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Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that happen in our bodies. To put it more simply it is the amount of energy, (calories), your body burns to maintain itself. Throughout the day, whatever you are doing, your body is constantly burning calories to keep you going. Of course, some people burn fat fast and easy, thus being known to have a fast metabolism.

Metabolism is affected by your muscle and fat percentage. So generally these people who have more muscle, (and little body fat), tend to have a higher or faster metabolism.

Here are six important facts to help you understand your metabolism to make it work for you. Read the rest of this entry

All of us know a lucky someone who can eat whatever they want as much as they want and yet still stay slim. That person who never has to shop for different size clothes each year because they somehow manage to stay the same small size over decades. You know who I’m talking about.

The reason for their simplistic weight management is simple; they possess a fast metabolism. People with high metabolisms can burn more calories no matter what they’re doing. They could be walking, standing in a bus queue, watching a movie, eating or even sleeping. It won’t matter; they still will be burning calories because they have a fast or high metabolism. Read the rest of this entry