WHAT IS METABOLISM? Many people claim that they cannot lose weight because they have a slow metabolism and are constantly looking for ways to boost their metabolism.  A lot of these people do not truly understand the term metabolism.  According to Wikipedia: “Metabolism is a set of chemical reactions that occur in living organisms in order to maintain life” In humans the food we eat fuels these chemical reactions.  So when people refer to a fast or slow metabolism they are generally referring to the average amount of calories their body burns in a day.  There are three main factors that … [Read more...]