I have a slow metabolism

jonnythan

If only you had a Guyton and Hall textbook

OMFG.

DamePiglet

If only you had a Guyton and Hall textbook, you could look up energy metabolism and the thyroid hormone and give us a report.

The thyroid hormone maintains a baseline. In a very cold climate, it can increase BMR 100%. In a warm climate, it can decrease it 50%.

whose fault is that? :smokin:

Mustgetbuff

Excellent post, thanks for sharing!

Sarah4fitness

Awesome OP. Also eager to see "but I'm the (untested medically) exception" posts, usually by the same people who are made bulky by lifting weights so just avoid them altogether.

lfrei123

That was a good video! I actually wanted it to be longer! I would love to try that doubly tested water (or whatever you call it.) It would be really interesting to see if you were really diligent with tracking your calories, how close you would actually be - what is the average human error factor when we are trying to get it right?

I just wish my metabolism was fast enough to handle all the Cadbury eggs I want to eat this time of year. sigh.

Mr_Knight

Yep! When my scale stops moving even though my supposed deficit has me at xxx weightloss rate, I know I've gotten sloppy. Either my burn rates are too high or my logging has gotten sloppy.

+1

Mr_Knight

Mine is now 5% below normal...

5% below normal is in fact pretty normal. The day-to-day variance of the same person is around 4%. In fact, testing the exact same subject in the morning vs in the evening shows a variance on the same order.

It's important for people to realize it's not a number - it's a range.

lilawolf

That was a good video! I actually wanted it to be longer! I would love to try that doubly tested water (or whatever you call it.) It would be really interesting to see if you were really diligent with tracking your calories, how close you would actually be - what is the average human error factor when we are trying to get it right?

I just wish my metabolism was fast enough to handle all the Cadbury eggs I want to eat this time of year. sigh.

There is a longer one if you search for it. She has a slender friend and they both agree that the slender one eats more and moves less than the bigger one. NOPE! I'd love to see how close I am by doing the tests. I know that I under report, but I also under report exercise. I say I'm "sedentary" which isn't really true. I lost 12lbs in 11 weeks aiming for 1lb/week loss this way. The inaccuracies canceled each other out.

Of course when I was bulking it went the other way. I was over reporting my food and/or my NEAT went through the roof. Aiming to hit 0.5lb/week gain based on adding 750 cals a day to my cutting cals, I still lost 2lbs in 2 months. It goes both ways.

aluethi1

In to watch the video later

elyelyse

Where does one go to have themselves tested? Not because I think I'm slow and want validation...but because having a more scientifically based number could be helpful.

I had mine done on the military base I was stationed at. There's a medical center near me that does it. Maybe your GP could help you find one?

A lot of universities have sports science labs where they offer services like RMR testing, VO2max testing, Bodpod/dexa/hydrostatic scans to the public for a (usually pretty reasonable) fee. I would call around and/or look at the websites for nearby universities- particularly those with hefty athletic programs.

ohhhh I think that the state college near me, even though they don't have strong sports teams, has a pretty strong department for athletics in general in relation to fitness. I'll check that out, and ask my GP. thanks.

taiyola

Hahaha. Loved it when people say they have a slow metabolism because they're overweight.

Oh, really? Not because you eat too much and don't move enough?

dietstokes

In so that I can find this later and watch the Doc Makes sense though.

bumblebreezy91

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In like this ^

TR0berts

Saw thread title, and started channeling my rage the way Ryu channels his energy for the Hadoken.

Then I saw who posted it, and that rage was replaced with disappointment, and then the disappoint was replaced with righteous fire.

Good post.

You're doing it wrong. You're only here to argue - didn't you get the memo?


But, yeah, my initial reaction was, WTF? Then it was, oh - here comes some goodness.

Wandering_1

tag to watch later

fast_eddie_72

In to offer the qualifier of: "But I have _____ hormonal issue."

You're an outlier. Exceptions to a rule are just that; an exception. It's also not AS common as people think (As so many insist they have a certain disorder only to have a nice clean bill of health, even after extensive testing. Often, it really is just underestimating how much you eat).

I lose weight when I eat more! I'm going to start eating 5,000 calories a day so I can lose weight really, really fast!

JewelsinBigD

I went to the Cooper Clinic in Dallas to have mine tested- but I am sure there are lots of other places that can do it as well. It was good information. I loved the fact that my testing person also was on MFP!

navyrigger46

But..But...But......Big bones, slow metabolism and big bones!!! Why must you destroy my precious excuses with your scientifically based reality!?! Damn you!!! :explode:

Rigger

kethry70

I do have PCOS (verified by multiple blood tests and by ultrasound) but I am not a special snowflake either.. If I eat a lower carb diet and count calories and exercise, I can lose weight. If I quit losing weight, I have either started slacking on exercise/logging OR I have been eating way too many simple carbs

CallMeCupcakeDammit

I went to someone who specializes in sports nutrition to get my test.

Josalinn

tag to watch video later

arrseegee

I'll admit I saw the number of replies to this thread and the title and thought it was going to be highly entertaining. I'm a little sad, but still a very interesting post, thanks!

usmcmp

I'll admit I saw the number of replies to this thread and the title and thought it was going to be highly entertaining. I'm a little sad, but still a very interesting post, thanks!

Posts by me don't cause much drama. Usually because I speak from experience and I'm just trying to inform instead of put people down.

shelbym87

Yes yes yes. Bump to watch video. I must show this to my mama. I love her more than anything, but she insists she can't lose weight because of a slow metabolism. I've long suspected its because she's not honest with herself about how much she eats and & burns.

psych101

In - this is great

the video clip is awesome

arrseegee

I'll admit I saw the number of replies to this thread and the title and thought it was going to be highly entertaining. I'm a little sad, but still a very interesting post, thanks!

Posts by me don't cause much drama. Usually because I speak from experience and I'm just trying to inform instead of put people down.

Good to know you are a sensible poster! I shall look out for your posts in future

henriettevanittersum

The thyroid endocrine system is designed to alter metabolism naturally. It varies with temperature after long-term exposure. People who live in a cold climate have a higher basal metabolic rate so to generate for off-setting heat to warm their bodies. The opposite for those dwelling in a warm climate.
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So that's why I have so hungry and cold lately... it's frigging -30 and I can't seem to get warm. Does that mean I can eat more then?:bigsmile:

Beckilovespizza

Great post! I also watched the documentary, it was really interesting but ur post has made it easier for me to re-explain to my friends (I tried to explain after watching the programme but failed)

DebraYvonne

so I am probably under-counting my peanut butter = D and oreos....oh no! :sad: :sad:

I'll watch the docu later. I do believe this. There is no magic pill

beatlesfan31

Thanks for the video! Wow, that was quite the eye opener.