Ever wonder why some people have a harder time than others when it comes to losing unnecessary weight?

I have a sister who is in her 40’s. She can eat all day and stay slim. How can she get away with this? Two words: high metabolism.

It is your thyroid gland that determines much of your metabolism. Anything causing this gland to malfunction may drastically affect your body’s ability to lose or gain weight. A condition called results from an overactive thyroid. If your thyroid is overactive, your metabolism is fast, and your body burns calories quickly and easily.hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism is the opposite. This condition causes your metabolism to work slower than it should. If your metabolism is slow, it seems like every calorie you eat turns into a fat cell. Read More→

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