You Can't Boost Your Metabolism

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We’ve all heard the promises: “Rev your metabolism with this one weird trick!” But does any of it actually work? In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Zoë and Kylee dive deep into the history of metabolism myths, from ice chewing and celery diets to vibrating chairs, bulletproof coffee, and the latest TikTok hacks. We break down what metabolism actually is, why you probably don’t need to “hack” it, and what really matters for long-term health and performance.

We talk about why spicy food won’t magically melt fat, the truth about cold water, apple cider vinegar, and green tea, and the real factors that impact metabolism, like muscle, sleep, and eating enough. We also dig into how under-fueling and diet culture can actually slow you down.

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