About that "broken" metabolism of yours...

Ever catch yourself thinking, "Why is it so easy for me to gain weight? My metabolism must be broken."

You feel like you gain weight looking at a slice of pizza. πŸ•πŸ€£

It's a thought that can haunt you, especially when you're doing everything "right" but the scale just won't budge.

You're not alone.

I've talked to so many people who think their metabolism is out of whack. 

That it's their age, their hormones, or some cosmic joke that they can't shed those pounds.

Here's the thing: your metabolism isn't broken. 

It's not even cracked. 

It's just misunderstood.

Yeah, you heard me. Your metabolism is like that misunderstood character in a movie who everyone thinks is the villain but turns out to be the hero.

Metabolism is adaptable.

It's not this rigid, unchangeable thing.

It's more like water than stone, always flowing and adapting to what you throw at it.

So, if you've been blaming your metabolism for your inability to lose fat or get lean, it's time to shift that mindset.

Your metabolism isn't the enemy; it's actually your ally.

It's doing its best to adapt to whatever lifestyle you're giving it.

Why does this matter? 

Because if you're holding onto the belief that your metabolism is "broken," you're holding yourself back from the body, the health, and the life you want. 

And the truth is, you can start seeing changes in as little as a few weeks.

So what's the real problem here?

It's not your metabolism; it's the way you've been treating it. 

Starving yourself, crash diets, crazy workoutsβ€”you name it. 

Your metabolism is just reacting to all that chaos.

What if you could just eat and move in a way that's sustainable, and manage your stress better?

Your metabolism would adaptβ€”in your favor this time.

Building (and carrying more) muscle increases your metabolism.

Walking more increases your metabolism.

Doing LESS cardio (for most people) increases your metabolism.

Getting more sleep increases your metabolism.

I can go on.

Next time you're about to blame your metabolism for your lack of progress, remember this: it's not broken, it's just misunderstood.

And it's time you two became friends.

I'm curious, how often have you blamed your metabolism for not having the body you want?

Join my email list HERE and let me know!

Philip Pape

Hi there! I'm Philip, founder of Wits & Weights. I started witsandweights.com and my podcast, Wits & Weights: Strength Training for Skeptics, to help busy professionals who want to get strong and lean with strength training and sustainable diet.

https://witsandweights.com
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