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A member asked:
Seem to gain weight easily because of food additives, corn syrup, grease and my metabolism. am i right?
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Partially: Most food adatives don't have a lot of calories. Your metabolism only matters if you burn fewer than you take in. Fats, carbs , proteins all will easily put the pounds on. Eat less than you metabolize and the pounds will s-l-o-w-l-y come off.
Answered 10/22/2016
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