How do I slow my metabolism?

[Deepthinker25]

I'm not trying to gain weight or anything, I just need my meatbolism to slow down a lot, I eat 5 to 6 large meals a day, this usually consists of 2 servings of pasta, pizza, fried rice, or anything with a lot of carbs, and a peanut butter & jelly sandwhich on the side. (gotta say pb&j six times a day and I still don't get tired of it). The problem I'm having is that 2 hours after eating I'm already hungry, anything past 3 hours and I feel like my stomach is eating itself. Besides napping during the day (because I feel like it wastes time) how do I slow my metabolism?

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

If you're eating that much, I'm guessing you're running a lot? Or fat.

So you haven't really described what you want to slow your metabolism for..

Do you just want hunger satisfaction? Less calorie intake (calorie deficit)? More calorie intake (calorie surplus)? Check all that apply. I need to know if your goal is to consume more calories, less or the same. Plus if you're trying to curb hunger. Because then I can tell you want foods to eat and what foods to avoid.

Specify that and I think I can help.

[Deepthinker25]

just hunger satisfaction, I'm burning off all the calories, I guess I'm trying to eat the same amount since I'm not gaining or losing any weight on this diet, yea def trying to just curb the hunger, maybe go more than 3 hours without starving myself

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

Eggs (I find hard boiled eggs to be extremely filling), milk and cheese. These are foods that digest slowly, but still offer a good amount of calories. Keep with the pasta cause, although it doesn't curb hunger that well, you can eat lots of it in one sitting, getting a lot of the calories you need. As an athlete I love a nice toasted PBJ as a healthy snack and I eat them regularly, but it does nothing towards curbing my hunger. You may want to switch PBJs out with a more filling alternative

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

such as: Chocolate Protein Bars, a nice big thing of yogurt, or a nice shake (w/ milk) of your own making.

Really, very generally, dairy products are what you're looking for. High calorie, slow digest.

[Deepthinker25]

aright so switch my pb&J for hard boiled eggs, aright thank you I will definitely try it, I heard cereal helps curb hunger too but I keep forgetting to get it at the store XD

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

Personally I can't get full on cereal.. Because 3 bowls isn't enough and having a 4th or 5th makes me feel fat and discourages me. Lol. But hey, always worth trying it out. If you don't drink milk often like me, it may fill you up. But I don't know about that one, I can't vouch for or against it cause I've never tried to get full on cereal. Hard boiled eggs are gonna shock you, lol. Make like 10.. and see how many you can eat. xD

[kheserthorpe]

Eat more protein and fibre.

You're eating tons of stuff you digest fast spiking blood sugar then it crashes and you want food again.

[madmisskelly]

Gaining weight doesn't slow your metabolism. The skinnier you are, the slower your metabolism because it takes less energy to make your body function.

How often do you exercise?

Try eating small frequent meals throughout the day. Imagine each big meal as a 3 course meal, and now divide that up through the whole day every couple hours.

[Deepthinker25]

I exercise around 5-7 days a week 45 min to 1:30 each workout usually more cause I get hit up for football, tennis, or volleyball. and well I eat big frequent meals not small, I can't imagine splitting it up even more without constantly going to eat like every hour, I thought splitting up your meals boosted your metabolism not slow it down

[madmisskelly]

Im just thinking of ways so that you aren't always hungry. Maybe cut back on some of your exercising? Or you could drink protein shakes. It may be a good idea to do that if you are going to be so active. Your body just may want you to be more slender though.

[Deepthinker25]

I do drink protein shakes, once a day 64 grams, can't stand milk in it though, makes it taste weird

[madmisskelly]

That's fine, no need to put milk in it. I would speak with your doctor/dietitian. They would be able to help you figure something out that is safe and still healthy. I would still stay away from fast food and junk food. Just because you aren't gaining weight doesn't mean it isn't affecting your heart,arteries and cholesterol.

[shinnygold17]

If you are skinny, why would you want to be greatful.

[Deepthinker25]

please don't assume I'm skinny, I have about this build with more shoulder and a little less abs link

[shinnygold17]

Youre like perfect then?

[Deepthinker25]

perfect depends on what exercise program you are on, Id say perfect is about right here link but then again he could have skinny ass legs lol

[shinnygold17]

Haha to me the two guys have like the same body...they are both good :)

[Deepthinker25]

really lol? I see a huge difference, it must be all about perception

[shinnygold17]

Probably.

[GymStatus]

You have what people call the gifted ectomorph body type... I think should should get more protein to shave off the hunger a bit.

[Deepthinker25]

I do drink protein, 64 grams every day