How often have you found yourself blaming your non-shrinking waistline on a slow metabolism? Would you be surprised to find out that it’s probably not the culprit keeping you from your ideal weight?

First of all, what is Metabolism?
Metabolism is your body’s method of converting calories, from the food you eat, into energy needed to power all the physiological processes that keep you alive and kicking 24/7. The minimum amount of energy your body needs to keep you going is called Base Metabolic Rate (BMR).

Calories in food — protein, fat and carbohydrates — fuel your BMR. Each of us requires a unique…