A lot of people talk about their metabolism like it’s a muscle or organ that they can flex or somehow control. But in reality, your metabolism refers to a series of chemical processes in each cell that turn the calories you eat into fuel to keep you alive. Here are nine facts to help you better understand metabolism, and how to think about it in the context of weight gain and weight loss.
These 9 facts will change the way you understand metabolism
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