Does metabolism slow down like that in your mid 20s?

[Anonymous]

Today I met an old friend of mine on the street, after 4 years. When I saw him I was shocked because he put on a lot of weight, when he was always skinny. Now he is 26.

I mean, the guy was always eating a lot but he had a very good metabolism and this was helping him keeping himself skinny. He was also a very active person. I don't know what changed in him. Maybe he got lazy and stopped being active? Or metabolism stopped working to his favor?

Oh Lord, I'm thankful I'm still skinny personally, although I never overeat. I always mind my quantities and I eat as much as I need to eat.

[meatballs21]

There is something that some folks call the '20 year speedbump', which is that time somewhere before 30 that your metabolism slows and suddenly eating a Wendy's Bacon Classic Combo for lunch every day doesn't work any more.

It's not just age - as you get old, you tend to get a 'better' job which can involve a lot of time sitting at a desk. That, combined with more stressful work and a family life can preclude you from getting as much exercise as you need.

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[NerdInDenial]

Combination of slower metabolism and less activity leads to fat gain.

[Asker]

I see people my age, sitting at restaurants and overeating during Friday & Saturdays nights, plus drinking alcohol. Then they complain how they put on weight... I just cannot get why they're doing this to themselves.

[NerdInDenial]

They think they are 21 and have not realized that their body has changed.

[peachblossomluck]

Wait until age 40's. That's when it gets into a fat nightmare and you have to fight it for the sake of your health not just because it makes you look like crap (middleage fat is no joke).

[Asker]

Oh man I don't want to get fat never again. I mean, I was obese as a kid and as a teen, but throughout my 20s I was, and still I am, skinny. I don't want to be again like what I used to be. That's why I'll never have a desk job, who cares about making money if you look like that? I prefer having less money and being skinny.

[peachblossomluck]

Do not EVER be sedentary! Or take medications that put on weight.

[Asker]

I'm never like that and I'll never be, as I said. And yeah I know about those medicines. If, God forbid, I have to take medicines I'd tell my doctor to find other alternatives.

[peachblossomluck]

Yes, please, learn from my mistakes!

[helloitsmethere]

Not necessarily, it just depends on genes.

[OrdinaryGentleman]

I imagine a mental break down most likely.
I have had to deal with a lot of metabolic issues in the past and am only now getting over it.
I would consider that he see a specialist and get diagnostics on, thyroid function, pre-diabetic, anemia and a whole host of things just to touch base.
Then go ahead with the dieting and whatnot. Increasing his activity through the day is a fantastic start. But it all comes down to diet and knowing where your basic caloric daily intake comes into play.
For someone with a damaged metabolism, i would suggest looking for something along the lines of ELEL (Eat Less Excercise Less) and EMEM (Eat More Excercise More) as a way to adjust your internal thermostat (metabolism). That helped leaps and bounds. If you have any questions about metabolism i am afraid you will fall flat on your face here. I have asked many questions like this before with minimal results. But since i went out and received medical help i might be able to help answer anything about the process or issues had.

[Anonymous]

In some cases it's metabolism but I bet in most cases it's just laziness. I am older than him and I am lean, fit, strong, workout several times a week and am in the process of working towards putting on MORE WEIGHT (muscle mass). I'm sure if I sat on my ass and ate junk all day, I'd be overweight.

Yes there comes a time when your body slows down, stomach acid levels are always on the decline, digestion probably becomes less effective but by keeping active, you help your body be more efficient.

Also, it's likely the guy wasn't eating as much as he thought he was back then, but is eating more than he thinks he is right now.

[Avneo]

Metabolic and catabolism has nothing to do with it... Yes they can be a factor out of many, the Chile food reach to small intestines first through duodenum, and here in duodenum, which is connected to pancreas it mixes with pancreatic juice and aso bile juice from gall bladder. Then it reaches to small intestine, where where the most nutritious and juicy part is then absorbed and filtered through its walls or membrane. Though some reaction happens in stomach too, like HCL from gastric guice kill bacterias from food etc.
V long process... diff to explain here in text

[MarkRet]

It DOES happen, maybe mid twenties, maybe thirty. For me, my metabolism slows down a little every 10 years or so. I was a beanpole in high school, maybe 120 lbs. I'm now around 175, and I only eat about half of what other people my age eat.

[Cody01]

It doesn't slow down, it adjust to your lifestyle. Like for example if you start eating less your body will adjust it's metabolism to maintain homeostasis, also the reason why people hit plateaus in weight loss.

[Chico_brah]

Yeah but dramatically to the point of getting fat. No man or woman should be out of shape in their 20s. Absolutely no excuse.

[Asker]

Why, do they have any excuses in their 40s? Seriously I'd rather be killed if I become double my weight once I turn 40. I'd look like shit if it happened.

[Bilo007]

Metabolim affected by many factors, but in the 20's age is not the issue. your freind should change his lifestyle. exercise, eat healthy.

In my case my metabolism told me to go fuck off when I hit 35,

[luvstoned4him]

I've wondered the same thing. I think its genes mostly. The metabolism does slow down as well but a skinny person may put on slight weight not much.

[Stevebaur24]

I always had a pretty poor metabolism, but since I passed my teens I need to eat under 1500 calories a day or I put on weight very quickly. Sucks lol.

[Asker]

I eat like 2000-2500 calories per day but I walk a lot and I'm also into parkour... but I weigh like 110-115 lbs and I'm about 5'6-5'6.5" tall.

[SomeGuy37]

usually late 20's is the first change, then another in the mid-thirties. After that, everything is all downhill!!

[trentlee1244]

He's probably eating more food than he used to and doesn't exercise, when you constantly eat more calories than you burn you put weight on.

[MrIzz]

Depends on your diet fam, I am regular and work out. Keep up with your body and keep the mind sharp. Reading helps, music too.

[Chanel1981]

It's likely he's still eating the same way but much less active

[BenDJUK]

After the "teen years" the metabolism starts to slow down steps can be taken to reduce the effects of this e. g. a well balanced diet and an exercise routine

[Anonymous]

Yes. Back when I was in my late teens, I used to laugh at an older friend who got a big belly that whose baby was it because he looks like he is pregnant... Now I am in my late 20s, and I have gotten pregnant with my own karma :(

[Intraluminal]

No. Not at all. It begins to drop around 40.

[frozenhorizon]

He probably just eats more now or moves less.

[Pizzalover101]

It does but exercise an diet help

[RahulTandon]

good question!

[Browneye57]

In your 40's

[John_Doesnt]

For some people yes.

[she40841]

Yea.