- You have the wrong parents. One of the most powerful influences on how efficiently your body burns calories is your genes.
- You’re an adult. It takes a lot of energy to grow up. Once you’re full grown, you won’t burn as many calories while you sleep or sit as you used to.
- You’re 5 foot 2. A tall person, with more body surface area, typically has a more efficient basal metabolic rate (BMR) than a shorter person of equal weight. BMR accounts for 50 to 60 percent of the calories expended every day. Continue reading
You Might Have Slow Metabolism If…
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