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Slow Metabolism and Weight Gain

Not exactly because there is such a thing as a ‘ slow metabolism ’ but it is rare, and usually it is not what's behind being obese — that's a result of interactions among genetics we have, diet, physical activity and other factors which we follow in our daily routine. Basically metabolism is the process by which body our converts what we eat and drink into energy, even when we're at rest, our body needs energy for doing various functions such as breathing, circulating blood and repairing cells, etc. Number of calories our body uses for these basic functions which are necessary is known as our basal metabolism rate . Factors affecting basal metabolism rate are: body size and composition  sex  age  Real factors that actually contribute to weight gain are: Getting too little physical activity Eating too many calories  Certain medications  Genetics and family history  Typical unhealthy habits, such getting enough sleep  If we’re concerned about slow metabol