Metabolic Weight Loss Questions by Dr. Dirk Johns

1. Answers to Your Metabolic Weight Loss Questions By Dr. Dirk Johns

2. Dr. Dirk Johns is a weight loss professional in Massachusetts. He has 20 years of clinical and weight loss expertise. He graduated from the Logan University of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO, in 1995 and is also a registered nurse with a fellowship from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He now works full-time helping people lose weight effectively and aiding them toward their desired weight loss goal. About Dr. Dirk Johns

3. I’ve been receiving a lot of queries at New England Fat Lossabout weight loss, metabolism, and ways to improve metabolism. So, I decided to pick a set of the most common questions to answer. Purpose of Sharing

4. What Is Metabolism? What Processes Can Burn the Most Calories? Does Metabolism Vary from Person-to-Person? How Does My Metabolism Affect My Weight? What Can I Do to Burn More Calories and Lose Weight? Let’s go through each of them and see if I can address your concerns... The Set of Questions Includes

5. It’s a regulator for our bodies’ energy needs. We need energy at all times to breath, eat, digest food, heal, exercise, and more. When we eat or consume fluids, our bodies combine these substances with various enzymes and break them down into the energy we need. While performing these activities our body break down food and convert it into energy to match our increased energy needs. This whole process is called metabolism. What Is Metabolism?

6. Basic activities like breathing, digesting food, and pumping blood requires substantial energy. Physical activities like walking, exercising, running, and sports account for 30-35% of your energy requirements. Quick Tip: The more energy you need, the more you will burn calories. 2. What Processes Can Burn the Most Calories?

7. Yes, it does. 3 major factors that cause it to be different from person-to-person Body Physique: People with a bulkier body and a higher percentage of muscle tend to burn more calories. Age: Calories burn at a slower rate as you age. Gender: Due to higher ratio of muscle-to-fat, men burn calories at a higher rate than women. Quick Tip: The fitness and diet videos you see online are not necessarily designed for all body type. This is why it’s always good to consult a weight loss professional. 3. Does Metabolism Vary from Person-to-Person?

8. It may be easy to blame weight gain on metabolism. The ratio of our food consumption to physical activity is equally responsible. Quick Tip: Try to balance the number of calories you eat each day. 4. How Does My Metabolism Affect My Weight?

9. Most people, by default, get involved in heavy exercise and diets to lose weight An easy way to increase the number of calories you burn is to make small changes in your usual daily activities. Quick Tip: You don’t have to starve yourself to lose weight. 5. What Can I Do to Burn More Calories and Lose Weight?

10. There are different ways that are safe to burn more calories without engaging yourself in heavy exercise, diet or surgery. At New England Fat Loss, we would like to show you some of those possibilities. Our certified wellness coaches can design a personalized weight loss plan for you depending on your body type. Conclusion

11. I hope I’ve answered most of your questions. However, if you have more questions on weight loss, metabolism, or any other question related to our weight loss program, feel free to reach out to me. I’ll be happy to guide you toward achieving your weight loss goals! Thank You for Reading!