Question 1

how to get a faster metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Exercise not only burns calories, it also raises your resting metabolic rate after you finish exercising.

Question 2

what can i do to get a higher metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Regular exercise: After consulting with your doctor to ensure there are no medical problems and safe., a plan of regular exercise, starting slowly, and building slowly on that helps.

Question 3

can there be a way to get a higher metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Increase metabolism: Exercise is the most common of increasing your metabolism and burning more calories.

Question 4

what foods must i eat to boost my metabolism as i get old?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins & aspirin: Taking a daily vitamin is the best first option. If you are >40y male or >50y female take daily 81mg aspirin. Can also take vit d 2000 iu/day if you are experiencing some fatigue. Most others haven't been shown to make a difference.

Question 5

i'm trying to gain weight but my metabolism is very how how can i get it to slow down.

Accepted Answer

Weight gain: It all depends on why you want to gain weight. One easy test that can show a fast metabolism is a TSH. A very low TSH may mean your thyroid is hyperactive. The cause of this requires further blood tests.

Question 6

if you have a "slow metabolism" as a child, will it get faster as you get older in adulthood?

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Cause?: How has it been judged? Hypothyroidism is a common cause and can be treated. If it is "slow" for no reason known, it will not improve.

Question 7

my mental illness stops me from exercising other than some bike daily. how can i stay slim as i get older and my metabolism slows down?

Accepted Answer

Mental Illness: Reflect with the help of wise person within yourself:
 Symptoms of mental illness now?
Areas of functioning being affected now, and to what degree?

Become Captain over your thoughts, feelings, symptoms; NOT VICTIM of mental illness.

Enjoy Daily Bicycling, Feel WONDERS of your eyes and muscles 
Do not worry about future.

Continue with Psychiatrist for Day Treatment Center and Medication,Therapy

Question 8

how to get big with a fast metabolism and i'm skinny?

Accepted Answer

There are: no safe ways to increase your metabolism, other than making sure your thyroid is normal, eating and exercising properly. You can gain weight through eating more, but it will probably just go into fat which you don't want to do. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet scams.

Question 9

is there anything i can do to get a high metabolism/skinny body?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: After consulting with your doctor to ensure there are no medical problems and safe., a plan of regular exercise, starting slowly, and building slowly on that helps.  A dietician and trainer can help.  Sometimes counseling by a psychologist is also helpful for motivation and dealing with emotional over-eating.

Question 10

while i am eating i instantly get sleepy. what the heck! what can i do to boost my metabolism. pls help?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Eat at regular times.Daily exercise is helpful to regulate your metabolism.I recommend a brisk walk (30-45 mins) about 1-2 hours after biggest meal for best results.Follow a diet like dash, look up on google;do not eat typical "cajun" food!

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