Weight Loss: What You Need To Know: Metabolism And

Your represents the energy your body burns at rest to perform life-sustaining functions like breathing and circulating blood. Several factors influence this rate:

Muscle mass is more metabolically active than fat. People with more muscle burn more calories, even while resting. Metabolism and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

While a "fast" metabolism can make weight management easier, successful weight loss ultimately depends on a consistent —burning more energy than you consume. Your represents the energy your body burns at