{"id":150302316293,"date":"2023-12-13T20:20:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T01:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/blog\/?p=150302316293"},"modified":"2025-01-21T07:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T12:41:49","slug":"how-to-increase-metabolism-30s-40s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bioptimizers.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-metabolism-30s-40s\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 2: How to Increase Metabolism Naturally After Your 30s and 40s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many people struggle with weight gain and muscle loss as they age. In the last article, Part 1<\/a>, we covered scientific reasons why. In this article, Part 2, we cover true evidence-based solutions for long-term results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do You Actually Need a Reboot in Metabolism?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we know how different factors affect metabolism and weight in middle age, you might wonder if you need a “metabolism reboot.” The answer \u2013 probably not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand that despite these challenges, weight loss is still possible at any age. Often, it requires a combination of many things for you to reach your goals. There is no way around consistently getting the nutrition and exercise right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some supplements claim to help, it is crucial to remember that nothing beats having a healthy diet and lifestyle. Although some supplement ingredients can boost metabolism, depending only on them won’t achieve lasting results. To truly make a difference, focusing on eating well and staying active is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Increase Metabolism Naturally After Your 30s and 40s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s possible to lose weight and look great at any age. First, you have to believe you can. Then, aside from creating a caloric deficit, you want to avoid common pitfalls<\/a> and do the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Build Muscles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Age-related muscle loss doesn\u2019t only reduce your calorie expenditure but also reduces your well-being and independence as you age. So, you want to burn more calories by building muscles and counteract these age-related changes. Muscles are truly the best anti-aging medicine, but you\u2019ll have to consistently put in effort with training and nutrition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process of muscle building (muscle protein synthesis) itself consumes a lot of calories. This is why some people lose fat as they build muscles in a process called body recomposition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, to build muscles, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n