Time has continually evolved, and
with each passing day, it has handed us innovation. We have seen patterns
earlier upheld as our truth being demystified right before our shiny blue eyes,
and all thanks to our ever-welcoming self, we can adjust to unlearning patterns
and embracing our new reality.
For foodies like myself, there is
always that great smile that glows whenever I see a good meal, and then like a
short circuit, I suddenly start to do the mathematics on the possible calories
I'm about to make room in my body; if only there was a miracle to burning
calories.
Ladies and Gentlemen... [Drum rolls] in case you missed the news, there is still no miracle to burning calories than being judicious with your routines. I'm sorry I appeared all shylock there, but there is nothing more valuable than the place of process, hence the musical term: œpoco a poco, which means œlittle by little.
How do we go about calories then?
Maybe I need to remind you that
calories aren't your enemies, just like every human by default needs one
another. We all need the right number of calories in our bodies to function
optimally without breaking down. Just for a good grip of this, a calorie is
simply an energy unit. It is the amount of energy obtained from food and
beverages consumed, as well as the amount of energy expended through physical
activity.
Thinking about it again, we all need calories. But too much of everything is bad, right? Exactly! Often it isn't that we didn't get this memo on time on having excess calories, but we have other things like body metabolism to worry about. Quite like our jury that plays a sensitive role in our fate.
What is body metabolism?
I feel it's rather unfair to
mention body metabolism without having an understanding of what metabolism is all
about. Well, the process through which your body transforms what you eat and
drink into energy is known as metabolism. Calories from food and beverages are
therefore mixed with oxygen in this intricate process to generate the energy
the body requires to function optimally.
While there are different types
of body metabolism, if you have a high body metabolism, it simply means your
body burns calories faster compared to if you have a slower metabolic rate.
This is a huge determinant of how calories could reside in the body or
otherwise.
In a case where an individual has a lower metabolic rate, the period it may take to break down the calories may be much longer, which takes us back to the worry about calories consumption.
What are the best ways to burn calories?
If you can pay attention to the
traffic light before jumping the road, you can also pay attention to your
metabolism. I'll tell you, understanding your body with things is the best
thing after sliced bread. So, if you know you have a lower metabolic rate,
please pay extra caution to the calories you consume. Just like what we at
Energy meal plans are all about, portion control is healthier than the need to
start worrying about burning calories.
For cases where it is overboard,
the below can come in handy to burn calories gradually [not miraculously], they
are:
Aerobic exercises like running,
cycling, swimming, and jogging are good examples to consider for burning
calories.
Again, if there is a miracle to
burning calories, in all honesty, it is understanding your body's metabolic
rate, eating healthy, and adequate exercise. This process doesn't fail, and I
bet it won't fail you as well.
