Metabolism reactions that take place throughout our body are meant to keep our cells in tip top condition. It is a vital process to sustain life. Most of us know that our metabolism burn the food calories to keep us going. What affects this metabolic rate are our weight and cholesterol levels.

Usually, people who experience high metabolic rates are those who have low body fats or exercise regularly. The reason being that muscles burn more calories than fats.

Dieting and Metabolism
If you embark on low calorie dieting, it will slow your metabolism to an extent that makes it difficult for you to lose weight. In fact, you could even end up gaining weight.

If you are serious about your weight training, you need to do it consistently. Don’t dream of working out for 7 days and then expect to see ripped muscles on your body.  Any serious athelete knows that you have to put in consistent work, eat wisely and rest well to get the body you desire.

Weight training is a science and you need to experiment with different ways of doing exercises, and with different types of diets, until you find out what works for you. Once you found that secret formula, keep to it until you have achieved your goals.