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Imagine being 32 years old, doing well in your job and meeting your goals, but feeling a heavy fatigue that won’t go away. If this sounds like you, you might be experiencing metabolic burnout. This condition affects many workers in the busy corporate world, often without them realising it. As you face the challenges of your career, this health issue may gradually reveal its effects, impacting not only your work performance but also your overall well-being.
While metabolic burnout is not a medical term, it is often used to describe metabolic syndrome, a group of lifestyle-driven conditions stemming from stress that may increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke.
As you move through your thirties, work often becomes busier, and the pressure to perform well increases. At the same time, your body changes in ways you might not notice right away.
Here’s what usually happens:
“For women, these changes can mark the start of perimenopause, which may lead to weight gain and trouble sleeping. Men may notice lower testosterone levels. In both cases, insulin sensitivity decreases, allowing the body to store more fat and burn fewer calories,” says the expert.
The way we live our daily lives can exacerbate metabolic issues. In India, many IT professionals spend hours at their desks with little movement. Sitting too much can slow your metabolism and increase your risk for obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, even if you appear healthy. This is called ‘Metabolically Unhealthy Normal Weight’ (MONO). You may still wear your old jeans, but your liver could be storing hidden fat, and your insulin levels might not be normal. When work comes first, it’s easy to forget about your health. These days, many people opt for processed snacks over traditional foods, conduct video calls instead of in-person meetings, and lose sleep due to excessive screen time, as noted by the National Kidney Foundation.
So, what causes metabolic burnout? Here are the three main reasons:
Diabetes in India often develops about ten years earlier than in Western countries, usually between ages 30 and 35, according to the Medical Journal Armed Forces India. This means people are facing health problems sooner. The good news is that this can be changed. Your metabolism can recover with small, steady changes over time.
Here are a few actionable steps to consider:
Making these small changes can lead to real improvements in your health over time.
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