EPISODE 124 : ARE STARVATION MODE & METABOLIC DAMAGE STOPPING YOUR ABILITY TO LOSE FAT? DEBUNKING METABOLISM MYTHS, MISCONCEPTIONS & CLAIMS
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Metabolism: Focus on Habits, Not Rates
Research reveals that individuals with slower metabolisms gain less weight over a decade than those with faster metabolisms, challenging the common belief that metabolic rate significantly influences long-term weight gain. Specifically, those with fast metabolisms gained an average of 11 pounds over 10 years, while slow metabolism individuals gained only 6.6 pounds. This contradicts the typical average adult weight gain of 11 to 22 pounds per decade, regardless of metabolic differences that might seem substantial. The key takeaway is that weight management is largely dictated by controllable factors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, rather than metabolic rate. Therefore, individuals should concentrate on their lifestyle choices and behaviors to impact their weight rather than blame their metabolism.
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