Can you hack your metabolism? The simple answer is yes. Science has shown us that there are several methods. There are things we know based on science that can improve metabolism. Many of us feel like our metabolism isn’t working as it used to, and we find it harder and harder to lose weight as time passes. The problem is we have been chasing an elusive “thing” that claims to offer a quick fix. Medications, bariatric surgery, Keto, Paleo, and even Whole30 are just a handful of examples that fail to focus on root causes to create a sustainable and successful weight loss journey.
As your local weight loss clinic, here is what we think you should know regarding this topic.
So, What Is Biohacking?
Biohacking is a personal form of human enhancement or improvement through which people can change aspects of their biology to improve their health and overall well-being. There are forms of biohacking that you may have already heard of. Utilizing caffeine, nootropics, exercise, nutrition, supplementation, and meditation are all great examples of biohacking. Another important aspect of biohacking is a branch of study known as nutrigenomics, which focuses on how food and nutrition specifically interact with people’s genes. It also explores how an individual’s genes affect their body’s response to food. This knowledge allows us to help prevent and even reverse disease.
How Do You Biohack Your Metabolism?
So how do we hack our metabolism to obtain sustainable weight loss and wellness results? We want to focus on physical behaviors, such as the foods we eat and the sleep we get. We even want to focus on the psychological factors, our relationship with ourselves, and our relationship with food. But we also need to look at the physiology in our body or internal chemistry. The brain talks to your thyroid, gut, adrenal glands, sex hormones, kidneys, liver, and more! It is a complex system that needs support.
Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
The phrase “we are what we eat” really has some truth behind it. The foods we put into our bodies affect our hormones and our metabolism. Eating the right foods can help prevent and reverse disease, improve our sleep, give us proper energy, and help balance our hormones to really hack our metabolism. Think of nutrients as the building blocks for our body. Muscle, bone, and even things as small as individual cells or neurons need nutrients to operate properly. Your genes can also play a factor in your metabolism. With this in mind, understanding our bodies is important to assess what foods are going to support our genes through nutrigenomics and what foods we may want to avoid. Not every individual is the same. Finding what works best for you personally can improve cravings, decrease blood pressure, and even ward off diabetes.
Stress Management, Sleep, and Exercise
Another big factor of biohacking is the activities you do outside of the food realm. Food is an incredibly powerful medicine for healing but it does not comprise the whole picture. Other activities that we pursue throughout the day can also help bio-hack our metabolism. Stress management, sleep, and light exercise all help to balance hormones, improve digestion, improve energy and alertness, and improve mood. These systems really go hand in hand. Exercise can reduce stress and improve sleep. With reduced stress, we have lower levels of stress hormones, better immune health, and improved digestion. Improved sleep also leads to more energy and gives our bodies time to utilize the nutrients it’s digested to help repair and heal.
Biohack Your Way to Success
Eat the right foods in the right portions, enjoy movement, focus on great sleep, and regularly manage your stress to improve your overall health and metabolism. Long-term consistency and figuring out what works for your unique body are key to a sustainable future.
HAVE YOU BEEN STRUGGLING TO LOSE WEIGHT? DR. KELLS’ WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC CAN HELP!
Here at Dr. Kells’ DC, Weight Loss, we understand that it can seem daunting to tackle a weight loss program on your own. Having a partner to support you through the journey can make all the difference in helping you stay motivated and driven as you set your goals. That is why our clinic offers medical weight loss programs that don’t involve dangerous dieting fads or stressful exercise regimes. Rather than providing a generic program for every patient, our staff takes the time to get to know each individual’s lifestyle and needs to develop an effective weight loss plan tailored specifically for them – one designed with achievable goals and lasting results.
What is our approach to healthy weight loss?
- Meal Planning (smaller meals, avoiding prepackaged foods, etc.)
- Diet Plans Focusing on Nutritious Foods
- Detecting Hormone Imbalances
- Addressing Toxicity
- And much more!
With our help, even clients that have struggled with attempts at weight loss in the past are able to find success through commitment and dedication!
If you are ready to transform your life, you can schedule an appointment online or call us at:
- (385) 257-9194 SALT LAKE CITY
- (719) 259-0773 COLORADO SPRINGS