Metabolism is how your body converts what you eat into energy but it isn't all about genetics. Insider compiled this list of common things you might be doing that are slowing down your metabolism. <br /><br />1. You're not eating enough fat <br />Dietitian Susan Stalte is adamant that fats— specifically mono and polyunsaturated fats — <br />are not the enemy. <br /><br />2. You're not drinking enough water <br />Dehydration wreaks havoc on metabolism and also can trick you into thinking you're hungry when what you really need is to hydrate. <br /><br />3. You're eating too much sugar<br />The insulin our bodies produce in order to contain a lot of sugar in the blood, is actually really hard on metabolism. <br /><br />4. You're not sleeping properly<br />"If your body is very tired it will <br />be harder for it to create <br />energy, fight off disease, <br />and lose weight." Carolyn Dead, MD, ND, via Insider <br /><br />5. You're not eating enough <br />If you're eating less than 1200 calories <br />a day, your metabolism is slowing way <br />down in order to conserve energy.
