A body\u2019s metabolism simply put is how your body burns fuel and energy. It is important to care for it as it determines our weight, appetite and body fat levels. A slow metabolism, meaning your body does not burn through the fuel, will cause your body to store more fat. On the other hand, a fast metabolism allows your body to burn fat faster.<\/p>\n
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The first signal of a bad metabolism is a growling stomach which also signals falling blood sugar. Every time you skip a meal, your body\u2019s blood sugar levels drop and a hormone that makes you burn muscle instead of fat is released. This is why dieting has failed people in the long run. This is because it creates a deficit and when you eat your next meal you crave carbohydrates. This spikes your blood sugar making your body store fat and over release insulin.<\/p>\n
How to Stop the Vicious Cycle of Dieting <\/strong><\/p>\n The first thing is to add high fibre foods like vegetables and fruits to your daily diet. These foods help to maintain the digestive system and keep it moving smoothly. If you are craving a snack opt for a piece of fruit and cheese stick which will give you sufficient protein, carbohydrates and fat. Such a snack will stabilize your body\u2019s blood sugar avoiding the dips and spikes.<\/p>\n A spike in your blood sugar means your body will store the excess sugar as fat. A dip means your body goes into starvation mode and burns muscle instead of fat. Staying hydrated also helps the digestive process encouraging food to metabolize faster. Two glasses of cold icy water before each meal will encourage your body to work harder to stay warm and metabolize food faster.<\/p>\n