I swear I put in my best efforts but I still can’t lose weight because my metabolism is so slow.

I eat all these metabolic-boosting foods, but my metabolism refuses to budge.

Thanks to the internet, metabolism has become a buzzword for anyone on a weight loss program. And when they don’t lose the flab despite putting in their best efforts, they blame their metabolism.

First, let’s understand what metabolism is and what are the factors that affect it. Continue reading →