Question 1

can there be any way to slow down a very high metabolism?

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Why hypermetabolism: If you have a question about hyper metabolism check with your doctor.  Hyperthyroidism is a treatable cause.

Question 2

what happens when you have high metabolism?

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Many things.: It can also be like your automobile is "burning" unnecessary gasoline or that you my have a thyroid problem. Do you also have a rapid heart beat? Please see your family physician who can order some simple blood tests and give you a physical exam to get to the cause of "high metabolism".

Question 3

what is the role of high metabolism in gain weight?

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Calories: Metabolism represents ow much energy you burn ( calories)... The ore calories you burn in excess of your intake manifests itself as weight loss.  A higher metabolism means greater weight loss.  The best thing is too increase it so even when not exercising our are burning more calories.  This is referred to as basal metabolic rate if you choose to look it up.  Increasing muscle mass seems to help.

Question 4

what does it mean to have a low or high metabolism?

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Body type : Low metabolism people are very efficient in conserving calories, so they need very few calories to function, the unused calories become fat. High metabolism people need lot of calories to function , so they utilize more calories to function. In early days of evolution low metabolism is a advantage since you can eat less to survive, but the situation is now reversed.

Question 5

what can i do to gain weight with my high metabolism?

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Eat and exercise.: You need to focus your exercise regimen more on weight training than aerobics. As well, make sure you eats lots of food, and focus on complex carbohydrates and lean protein sources.  We don't focus on slowing down a fast metabolism; we work with it.

Question 6

could everybody lose their high metabolism as they age?

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Age related changes: Realize there are age related changes to our resting metabolic rate/"metabolism", so almost all persons have some decline with aging.  This can be a bit different if there are associated changes in fat mass and fat free mass ...  but again a slight decrease over time is typically expected.

Question 7

how does a man with a very high metabolism gain weight?

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Can be difficult: If you are metabolically active or metabolism is burning at a very high rate it can be difficult to gain weight. Ask michael phelps how easy when burning up over 10, 000 cal a day. I think a good healthy diet is still the best way to go. Despite this there are many people who have a difficult time putting on weight but it is not unhealthy for them as long as they are eating correctly.

Question 8

how do i healthily gain body fat with a high metabolism?

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Follow healthy diet: This issue is over rated. As a general rule as we get older and with pregnancy, people will gain weight. I do not agree with any mode or food/ pills to cause weight gain in general, because all their long term consequences are not good.

Question 9

what is a good way to gain weight fast for a high metabolism?

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How to gain weight: Eat healthy foods that are high in calories. Eat six meals per day. Work on strength training.  Work out with heavier weights with fewer repetitions.  Sleep at least 8 to 9 hours per night. Hydrate well with water. Snacking when you are trying to gain weight&gt;.  Nuts are high in calories, contain protein & are high in monosaturated fat (almonds). We all should aim for at least 5 servings of &gt;&gt;.

Question 10

how can someone with an extremely high metabolism gain weight?

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Gaining weight: Gaining weight is simple math -- you need to take in more calories than you burn -- a healthy high calorie diet with some protein supplementation (carnation instant breakfast, boost, ensure) should help.

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