Metabolism Myths

[Sheri]

TRUE OR FALSE

This week we will be discussing these statements in the meeting!

1. Your metabolic rate decreases five percent per decade after age
40.

2. Men generally burn calories more quickly than women because they
have more muscle tissue.

3. You can inherit your metabolic rate from previous generations.

4. The more you weigh, the faster your metabolism is likely running.

5. Eating small, frequent meals helps your metabolism run faster.


6. Drinking 6 8-ounce glasses of liquids each day will help your
metabolism.


7. Aerobic exercise burns more calories in the short term, and weight/
resistance training builds the muscles that will boost your metabolism
in the long run.

8. Every pound of muscle in our bodies burns 35-50 calories a day,
while each pound of fat burns just 2 calories per day.

9. If you don't eat enough your body goes into starvation mode and you
will gain weight.

[Adrienne]

Great questions! I'm looking forward to my meeting tomorrow.