Metabolism

akiss49ers · 04-30-2007, 05:47 AM

It might be a stupid Question, but can Metabolism change or slow down???

If you used to have a fast Metabolism as Teenager, could it slow down in your twentys or thirties due to aging???

**IainDaniel** · 04-30-2007, 05:59 AM

yes.

Activity levels and diet also impact metabolism.

Tom_B · 04-30-2007, 07:20 AM

For sure!! There are many variables that affect metabolism and age is certainly one of them along with hormones, diet, activity, weather, size of the person, stress etc.

Generally as we age, the slower our metabolism is.

lucifuge · 04-30-2007, 07:53 AM

absolutely... but the good news is that you can speed it back up again

Plateau_Max · 04-30-2007, 08:01 AM

Yes it's a well known fact that your muscle doesn't replenish itself as well as you get older and no matter what your metabolism is going to slow down. Exercise and eating right can keep you just as healthy if not healthier than the majority of younger people though.

akiss49ers · 04-30-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucifuge

absolutely... but the good news is that you can speed it back up again

Regardless of Age, or does it have its limitations???

Plateau_Max · 04-30-2007, 12:49 PM

Once you hit 36 you're doomed to a slow metabolism for the rest of your life.

You might want to get a gun.

EWI · 04-30-2007, 02:07 PM

When you're young you have a high metabolism which allows you to be stupid and eat pretty much anything... as you age, your metabolism slows but, you have more experience and hopefully more wisdom to counter balance that... meaning... you train more efficently, you eat better, etc... and done properly many people in their "old" age are in fact healthier and in better shape than many in their youth.

SheLifts · 04-30-2007, 02:51 PM

also, diseases to do with the thyroid will lower or raise your hormone levels and either elevate or slow your metabolism.

i have hypothyroidism and without my medication, i'm even too exhausted to get out of bed.

SheLifts · 04-30-2007, 02:52 PM

one reason that metabolism slows as you age is you lose a significant amount of muscle which is burning a lot of calories on a daily basis.

musclebeat · 04-30-2007, 07:58 PM

yes!!!

akiss49ers · 05-01-2007, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plateau_Max

Once you hit 36 you're doomed to a slow metabolism for the rest of your life.

You might want to get a gun.

cpush · 05-08-2007, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWI

When you're young you have a high metabolism which allows you to be stupid and eat pretty much anything... as you age, your metabolism slows but, you have more experience and hopefully more wisdom to counter balance that... meaning... you train more efficently, you eat better, etc... and done properly many people in their "old" age are in fact healthier and in better shape than many in their youth.

what is considered "young" now? Late teens? Mid twenties?

more specifically, for how long can kids/youngsters get away with eating "pretty much anything" and at what point/age do they need to start paying closer attention to their diet?

*edit* the above question relates only to metabolism and not health issues as it's obviously a good idea to always be concerned with diet- but please omit that fact for this question

EWI · 05-08-2007, 11:41 AM

I think the turning point is when the body starts producing less test, growth, and other important hormones... that beginning of that decline is different for everyone on an individual basis however thought thought is that we "peak" in our early 20's.

That being said, if someone in their teens really want exceptional results in the shortest time... then dial in diet and training now while their young and the foundation they build will help them their entire life... not to mention how awesome they'll be now!

04-30-2007, 05:47 AM	#1
akiss49ers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glattbrugg, Switzerland Posts: 52 Photos: 1	Metabolism It might be a stupid Question, but can Metabolism change or slow down??? If you used to have a fast Metabolism as Teenager, could it slow down in your twentys or thirties due to aging???

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IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	yes. Activity levels and diet also impact metabolism. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

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Plateau_Max I enjoy SkyDiving Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 865	Yes it's a well known fact that your muscle doesn't replenish itself as well as you get older and no matter what your metabolism is going to slow down. Exercise and eating right can keep you just as healthy if not healthier than the majority of younger people though. "Years of hard work for only a single moment of perfection is a worthy trade." - Myself

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Plateau_Max I enjoy SkyDiving Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 865	Once you hit 36 you're doomed to a slow metabolism for the rest of your life. You might want to get a gun. "Years of hard work for only a single moment of perfection is a worthy trade." - Myself

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EWI Suck Eggs Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 29 Photos: 2	When you're young you have a high metabolism which allows you to be stupid and eat pretty much anything... as you age, your metabolism slows but, you have more experience and hopefully more wisdom to counter balance that... meaning... you train more efficently, you eat better, etc... and done properly many people in their "old" age are in fact healthier and in better shape than many in their youth. Egg Whites International Build Muscle - Blast Fat with 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whites Protein for Bodybuilders!

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Tom_B Tom_B Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 3,589	For sure!! There are many variables that affect metabolism and age is certainly one of them along with hormones, diet, activity, weather, size of the person, stress etc. Generally as we age, the slower our metabolism is.

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lucifuge 100 Proof Chaos Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 1,472 Photos: 14	absolutely... but the good news is that you can speed it back up again

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SheLifts Continuously Learning Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 442	also, diseases to do with the thyroid will lower or raise your hormone levels and either elevate or slow your metabolism. i have hypothyroidism and without my medication, i'm even too exhausted to get out of bed. Current 1 Rep Maxes: Squat: 130 lbs - Bench Press: 95 lbs - Deadlift: 175 lbs

04-30-2007, 02:52 PM	#10
SheLifts Continuously Learning Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 442	one reason that metabolism slows as you age is you lose a significant amount of muscle which is burning a lot of calories on a daily basis. Current 1 Rep Maxes: Squat: 130 lbs - Bench Press: 95 lbs - Deadlift: 175 lbs

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musclebeat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8	yes!!! http://www.musclebeat.com Your source for bodybuilding, fitness and health news!

05-08-2007, 11:41 AM	#14
EWI Suck Eggs Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 29 Photos: 2	I think the turning point is when the body starts producing less test, growth, and other important hormones... that beginning of that decline is different for everyone on an individual basis however thought thought is that we "peak" in our early 20's. That being said, if someone in their teens really want exceptional results in the shortest time... then dial in diet and training now while their young and the foundation they build will help them their entire life... not to mention how awesome they'll be now! Egg Whites International Build Muscle - Blast Fat with 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whites Protein for Bodybuilders!

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