Your waistline has been gradually expanding through the years. You feel sluggish and tired, sometimes even on waking up. What could be the problem? A slow metabolism could be the culprit. But while gaining weight and feeling fatigued could be signs of slow metabolism, its important to know that medically induced slow metabolism is quite rare. In most cases, slow metabolism is caused by poor diet, lack of sleep, or lack of physical exercise.What is metabolism?Simply put, metabolism is how your body turns calories into energy. When someone says they have a slow metabolism, they mean that their body holds on to calories, causing unwanted weight gain. Often, when people talk about metabolism, theyre referring to their metabolic rate -- which is the number of calories your body burns in a period of time.People have different metabolic rates depending on factors such as sex, genetics, age, diet and physical activity. You can get a resting metabolic rate (RMR) test at a specialised clinic to accurately determine your metabolic rate.Here are some hidden medical reasons for slow metabolism:1. You have too much cortisol

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