I'm obese and my metabolism is very slow and I don't eat a lot.  37 yo black female. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
100850
Increase your metabolism slowly by walking on the treadmill, it forced you to walk.\nEat alot of small meals, like an apple, banana, smoothies.\nDrink alot of water.\nStay away from starch food like rice, potatoes and pasta.\nDon't eat 3 hours before you go to sleep.
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Dear Fatty and Skinny,\n\nLet's start with metabolic rate. A person's basal metabolism represents the minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake, body alive. The energy used in basal metabolism depends primarily on lean body mass. Other factors that influence your basal metabolism include: the amount of body surface (the greater the area, the greater the heat loss); gender (males average higher energy rates because of greater lean body mass); body temperature; thyroid hormone levels (higher levels increase metabolic rate); aspects of nervous system activity; age (metabolic rate falls as we age); nutritional state (eating less slows metabolic rate); pregnancy (metabolic rate increases); caffeine and tobacco use (metabolic rate increases).\n\nAbout being underweight, sometimes being too thin requires medical intervention. A physician can rule out hormonal imbalances, depression, and other hidden diseases such as anorexia or bulimia. Risks associated with being too skinny include complications in surgery and slow recovery after illnesses.\n\nYou seem to be on the right track in terms of what you can do yourself to gain weight. The reason people suggest weight lifting is because it has a tendency to add muscle mass--pure weight, more so than other sports activities, which add some muscle at the same time as one is also burning off many calories. As far as food choices, try gradually increasing your consumption of energy-dense foods, especially those higher in vegetable fats. Italian cheeses, nuts, and granola are good kcalorie sources with low saturated fat content (read the label to make sure the product is high in mostly unsaturated fat). Dried fruit and bananas provide other high kcalorie fruit choices. If eaten at the end of a meal, they don't cause early satiety. Try replacing foods such as diet sodas with good energy sources, such as fruit juice.
785327
I used to work out three times a week and ate very little, but could never lose any weight. This is what worked for me ...\n\nEat every two hours as it keep the metabolism going. Avoid junk food. In between meals, have a healthy snack. Make sure you drink 8 glasses of water, herbal tea or unsweetened juice each day. Eat lots of fruit and veg. If you're having rice, pasta or potatoes, only have very small portions. Eat lots of the following foods as you burn up more calories digesting them than you actually consume: apples, asparagus, beets, blueberries, broccoli, green cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, apples, cantaloupes, pears and oats.\n\nhttp://www.freewebs.com/spiritualhealing...
712302
I have the same problem...I am almost the same height and weight as you. Just eat healthy and try to have a snack whenever you think of it...something with protein is good. Nuts are good to snack on. Or, apples with peanut butter. I like to buy yogurt drinks since they're good for when you're on the run. But, it's very tough to gain weight if you have a fast metabolism....try not to worry that much about it. You are how you are. Being healthy is the most important thing.
330494
IF you are very hungry try eating rice cakes they only have 50 calories in them good snack. Fruit and veggies are also a great snack. Its good to eat 6 small meals a day instead of 3 bigger ones makes Ur metabolism move faster.
514318
a healthy diet and exercise is the only safe way to lose weight and be healthy. Choose foods that are low in fat and sodium. Ditch the sodas and drink more water. Check the sugars on the labels of food you eat. Eat a light snack of fruit and a few almonds between small meals to keep you from getting hungry and binging. You should eat every 2-3 hours-small meals. That will keep your metabolism running and get you lean. Prepare snacks and meals ahead of time so you will have thme ready and have no excuses. It's not easy, but you have to stick to it to make it work. Find a friend to do this with and it'll be easier with support. Good luck!
688760
Eating one meal a day will slow down your metabolism.  You need to eat smaller meals 5 times a day.  Healthy foods, protein, low fats are always good.  Fiber helps you feel fuller so you won't be as hungry.  Good luck!
862618
Eat atleast 1500 calories a day to keep your body from shutting down in survival mode and that will slow your metabolism down and it will help you stay at your weight.  Exercise, that's the number one key.
861979
I wish I had your metabolism :P\n\nWell, either it's your metabolism, or you've been exercising a lot.  Probably a combination of both.\n\nI wouldn't worry about it.  But maybe it's a thing to just bring up at your next check up at the doctor's, just to make sure.
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first of all u need to know u resting metabolic rate. u didnt mention putting on weight so i guess u r not eating more than u have to. After u find out how many calroies ur metabolism is u need to start counting the calories u eat so that u ll lose some more. make sure u know what u eat. eat lots of fruits, apples, grapes, they are all good for u. if u deprive ur body from healthy foods u ll never lose any weight coz ur metabolism ll keep decreasing.
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Here is what you need to do, if you are serious about losing weight and keeping it off. Eat 6 small meals a day about every 4 hours. Here what that will do for you, your metabolism will increase (i.e. Loose weight) and you will have  more engry. If you go on a diet and eat less, your metabolism will slow down and store to fat. That is why diets dont work. Only the size of your fist, carbs (examples:baked potato, pasta, oatmeal, beans, corn, melon, apples, fat free yogurt, whole wheat breads)in one and protien (examples:chicken breast, swordfish, shrimp, turkey breast) in the other. You can also eat vegetables and salads with any meal, they dont have none or little fat). 30min cardo exercise every day. Any of these(examples: walking, jogging, swimming,running, biking, ect), Monday cardo, tues upper body (arms: curls, tricep extensions,pull ups, front press)(abdominals: leg pull crunch, leg raises), (chest: bench press, butterfly, pullover)(shoulders: front press, arm pullover, cross county skier machine)(back:seated row, lat pull downs, back extension)(YOU DONT HAVE TO DO IN ONE DAY, mix it up) wed cardo, thurs lower body (legs: leg pull,leg press, squats, lounges) fri cardo, sat upper. Sunday eat anything you want and dont exercising, you do this on sunday so your body doesnt go into starvation mode. YOU NEED TO TAKE SUNDAY OFF. If you stilck with this you will have a great body. also drink aleast 8oz of water daily! Stay away from Mcdonals, Wendys, ect because there is nothing good for you on the menu's even the salads are bad (beaon bits, cheeze, dressing, ect) Good Luck :)
843206
OK, first of all, you are not overweight. You are tall and weigh what you are supposed to. What you can do is exercise the areas you are not happy with. If you starve yourself or eat very little, you will only slow down your metabolism and gain a bunch of weight once you start eating normally. Don't play games with your health.
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Please don't worry about your weight so much.  You're still growing, and a crash diet could ruin your metabolism.  Just try to drink 8 glasses of water a day, never skip a healthy breakfast, and cut back to one or no pops a day.  Try to go for a walk with family after dinner!
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trust me - you don't want to do it! It's so bad for you. Plus, eating less just makes your metabolism slower. So once you start eating after those four days of not eating, you will gain weight more rapidly because you have slowed down your metabolism so much. If you are really trying to lose weight- try drinking only water and sugar free drinks like teas and juices sweetend with a sugar substitute, no soda, eating smaller portions every three hours and no later than 8 or 9:00 at night. Try to eat more proteins, whole grains, and fruits/veggies. It will balance your blood sugar making you feel more satisfied eating less. Eating more often (every 3 hours) will also stimulate your metabolism to help you lose weight. YOU DO NOT WANT TO STARVE YOURSELF.
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First thing as soon as you wake up is drink water because your body just went without for like 6-9 hours or longer, then eat something small like half a banana to jump start your metabolism then go run you'll get more from your run this way. Then when your done have your breakfast, it should be small because if your into working out and trying to look your best then your eating 6-8 small meals a day to keep your metabolism high and not the famous "all you need is 3 meals." which actually slows your metabolism.
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*you should EAT LESS - eating small amount but regular meals instead of taking one o two large meals throghout the day, may help your metabolism ticking over. Be reminded that\n10% calories we use each day just for digesting & absorbing food - the more times we eat, the greater it's efect is likely be...\n*drink more GREEN TEA - it contains anti-oxidants that speed up metabolism...\n*eat plenty of LOW-FAT PROTEIN-RICH FOODS - such as lean meat, skinless chicken & low fatt dairy products...\n*go to SAUNA - it boost metabolism about 20% (check your health status first before having a sauna...
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Start with baby steps. Plan out your daily meals so that you don't get caught hungry and overeat on the wrong type of foods.  Limit your caloric intake according to your height, and level of activity (I can't just tell you to do 1500 calories a day, because I don't know how tall you are, nor what your caloric needs are)  Start an exercise program.  Again, start with baby steps, do cardio work 3-4 times a week, start with 10, 15 minutes and gradually increase.  Try to work out within your optimal heart rate.  Consult a Dr.\nAfter your cardio is stronger, it's time to introduce weights.  Building muscle helps your metabolism burn more fat at rest.  \n\nI know this is a lot to take in, but this is not something that will happen from one day to the other.  You must be consistent, patient and resilient.  If you fall from the wagon and binge, then get back on it.\n\nGood luck!