I read a great article by @TomVenuto where on of his readers asked a question about the slow metabolism theory. We naturally say that people with more fat have slow metabolisms, and the reason why some people can eat whatever they want and gain no weight is due to fast metabolism. Tom offers up other factors to this theory to show that the main idea is that genetics alone don’t determine a person’s metabolism and capacity for gaining and losing fat. Check the article HERE
One of the main ideas in the article was calories in vs calories out. This is the basic principle of losing weight/fat. If you burn more calories than you consume, then you will lose weight. if you eat more than you burn, you will gain weight. The types of foods you eat determine how effective the weight you gain is, as all calories aren’t created equal.
I re-read my Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle e-book that Tom created in 05. I get frustrated at times with my zig zagging weight. I’ve made excellent progress, but in fitness I look to overachieve. Sometimes, you have to go back to basics in order to refocus and overcome obstacles. Going forward, I’m going to fortify the basics, perfect those, and watch the results pile up!
One big thing to note is that I can’t slack on physical activity. the minute I chill on my workouts, all my calories become surplus and weight gain occurs. have to remain consistent in the gym.
Stay motivated and keep your eyes on your goals!
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