Metabolism Directory
Your metabolism is how, and how fast, your body converts food into fuel and burns it. It greatly affects the speed at which you gain or lose weight. Factors in metabolic rate include sex, age, muscle mass, and more. There are ways to increase metabolism, including exercise (aerobic and strength training). Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how your metablism works, ways to boost your metabolism, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Why Can't I Lose Weight?
A look at some of the sneaky reasons it's hard to drop pounds, like skipping breakfast or not getting enough sleep.
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and kidney damage. WebMD explains.
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3-Hour Diet Review: Frequent Eating for Weight Loss?
Will eating frequent, small meals help you lose weight on The 3-Hour Diet? Read WebMD's review to find out.
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The Cinch Diet Plan Review
Does the Cinch Diet work? This diet plan review discusses pros and cons.
Features
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8 Ways to Burn Calories and Fight Fat
For years, products have been marketed with the promise of helping you burn more calories. But is there really anything you can do to increase the number of calories your body burns each day?
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Boosting Metabolism to Get More From Your Workout, Lose More Weight
The secret to losing more weight if you've hit a plateau may be boosting your metabolism. And how do you do that? Here's how: Build muscle mass.
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Eat Your Way to a Faster Metabolism
Can what you eat boost what you burn? Yes, but so can foods you don't eat.
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Can Certain Foods Speed Up Your Weight Loss?
Not all calories are created equal. Some foods can speed up your weight loss.
Video
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The Skinny on Calories
What is a calorie anyway? Nutritionist, Marion Nestle weighs in.
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Food and Your Metabolism
How do the foods you eat affect how fast your body burns off calories?
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What to know about boosting metabolism when you’re trying to lose weight.
What to know about boosting metabolism when you’re trying to lose weight.
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5-Minute Metabolism Jumpstart
Use this interval training session to boost your metabolism.
Slideshows & Images
Quizzes
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Quiz: Diet, Exercise, and Your Metabolism
Try this quiz to find out how much you know about your metabolism and metabolic rate and about how they are affected by diet, weight training, and muscle mass.
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Simple Quiz: Boost Metabolism
Answer this question to learn more about boosting your metabolism
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Simple Quiz: Metabolic Rate
Answer the question to learn more about metabolic rate.
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Fat Facts Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Test your diet IQ with this quiz about different types of fat and fats.