Metabolism myths

A common belief is that overweight people have a slow metabolism, in other words, they burn energy slowly, while thin people have a fast metabolism or burn energy quickly. Both of these are myths. The term ‘metabolic rate’ means the energy (calories/kilojoules) you use over a day to keep your body going – your lungs breathing, your heart beating. This is also referred to as the resting or basal metabolic rate. Researchers have calculated the exact amount of calories healthy weight and overweight people burn while sitting or lying quietly. They did this by measuring the amount... [Read more...]