8 Signs You Have a Slow Metabolism

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Have skinny people won the metabolic lottery?

Yes, and they annoy the rest of us! Your metabolic rate can actually be affected by various factors, including age, muscle mass, body size, environmental temperature, physical activity, or hormone disorders. So, genetics play an important role in determining your metabolism (you can blame your mother for having a slow metabolic rate).

However, regular exercise can actually increase your metabolic rate, so there’s still hope for you. But what about those who don’t know they have a slow metabolism? Not all of us have skinny friends who can eat everything they want and still stay thin.

Well…here’s a list of signs you have a slow metabolism.

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