3 Keys to Weight Management

September 22, 2015 ,

Key #3: Keep your Metabolism Revving!

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Did you know that metabolism slows when you cut calories? Likewise, our bodies’ burn fewer calories per minute at rest when we lose weight. Additionally, loss of muscle mass also decreases metabolism. According to the Centre for Science in the Public Interest, about 25 per cent of the weight that dieters lose is lean (muscle) mass. This loss of muscle tissue lowers our metabolism or the number of calories we are burning.

In order to keep your metabolism revving, emphasize meal regularity (avoid going long periods without eating) and implement resistance-training exercises like Pilates or free weights. Keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat. Don’t be alarmed if for this reason you notice a slight weight increase. You are shifting body composition to be higher in calorie burning muscle. However, being “heath-focused”, you will not be defeated or critical of yourself knowing that you’re actually making progress!

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Andrea D'Ambrosio
Andrea is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Dietetic Directions, a nutritional counselling and education company. Andrea's mission is to inspire clients through motivation and guidance to achieve life-long health behaviour changes. She has taken continuing education in the areas of Food Allergy and Food Hypersensitivity, Health Research Literacy, Motivational Interviewing & Coaching for Behaviour Change.

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