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In the past it was thought that your resting metabolic rate (RMR) declined with weight loss primarily because of the decrease in caloric intake or changes in muscle to fat ratio. But clinical studies are now showing that one of the first things toxins do when your fat cells release them into the blood is slow down your resting metabolic rate. Moreover, the same studies determine that toxins affect the production of the thyroid hormones, which play a major role in your body's metabolism. What this means is that if you can reduce your exposure to toxins while aiding in the elimination of current toxins in your body, you can support a healthy – and possibly faster – metabolism. Don't worry about any potential slow down in your metabolism during the actual detoxification process. In all likelihood, you will be eliminating toxins from your body fast enough to prevent much of this decline. If you do experience this, it will be very temporary and you may not even notice it. Chances are your weight is going to tick downward given the metabolism-revving foods you will be eating as you nourish your cells and follow the recommenda- tions of the diet. For thirty years now we've known that toxins can hinder the efficiency of your fat-burning systems – by upwards of 20 percent! On a hormonal level, toxins stored in our fat cells can prevent us from receiving signals that tell our brains we are full so we can stop eating. Contrary to popular belief, fat cells are not inactive. Our total body fat mass may actually represent our largest endocrine (hormonal) organ, since it is much larger than our chief hormone-pro- ducing and –regulating organs – the pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and sex glands. Fat generates a multitude of biomolecules – enzymes, hormones, and chemical messengers – that tell our bodies what to do, which in turn affects how we look and feel. This also affects our metabolism and whether it's running high or low. Many of these molecules, including estrogen, cortisol, and leptin, can promote more fat storage. The aromatase enzyme in fat, for example, converts testosterone into estrogen and further promotes fat storage. The stress hormone cortisol is famous for its fat-promoting capabilities. Chronic elevation of this hormone raises blood sugar, increases insulin (which again increases fat storage), breaks down muscle, and blocks the conversion of thyroid hormone T4 to T3. Triiodothyrosine, or T3, is the biologically active thyroid hormone that moves into the nucleus of cells and affects the production of proteins critical to the mitochondria, which are the power generators of cells. So low T3 equals low energy, low metabolism, and more potential fat storage. The list goes on and on with similar scenarios in the body. In fact, much of what fat does is to continually signal the body to make more fat cells and store more energy via fat. In this process toxins are stored in fat as well, which then aggravate the situation even more by promoting more fat storage. These toxins essentially mess with the proper signaling we need for maintaining a good fat-to-muscle ratio. Other factors can also contribute to the chaotic signaling. Our 24/7 lives, where the lights are always on, we sleep rarely (and poorly), and we have an abundance of refined sugar available to keep us artificially charged, exacerbate the imbalance we experience in our body's internal workings. So it's a vicious cycle: the more fat you have, the more toxins you retain, and the more toxins you retain, the harder it becomes to lose weight as cascading events sabotage your metabolism. One way to end it is with proper detoxification, removing toxins from your environment as best you can, and adopting a lifestyle attuned to supporting your body's natural detox physiology. Through a detox program, you will be shrinking those fat cells, releasing stored toxins, and helping your body achieve not only an ideal weight but also an ideal balance of hormones and other metabolism-regulating substances that will further support vibrant health, energy, and longevity. Abby's Magazine - Volume 6 Issue 3| Page 17