
Coach's Corner - How to Fix a Broken Metabolism
The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast
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Fixing a Broken Metabolism and Speeding Up Your Metabolism
In this chapter, the speaker discusses the concept of metabolism and its role in converting food into energy at the cellular level. They explain how our ancestors' bodies adapted to burn fewer calories as a survival mechanism, and how our modern sedentary lifestyle with easily accessible and calorie-dense food has rendered this adaptation disadvantageous. The chapter provides strategies to fix a broken metabolism, including improving hydration, protein intake, stress management, and sleep habits. It also emphasizes the significance of strength training, daily activity, and adequate calorie intake for boosting metabolism.
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