I am often frustrated with all references in the media, popular culture, or personal conversation to metabolism.  Most people refer to metabolism in an amorphous way as if it is a magical force that, if properly manipulated, will determine the course of one’s weight loss journey.  It’s some energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together.  Wait, that’s the force as described by Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars.  Regardless most people’s concept of metabolism is just as fantastical and fictional.  Continue reading “The Best Explanation of Metabolism. Ever.” →