Originally Posted by
rodrigaj
Metabolism is a function of genes and age.
Something missing from that: Lean Body Mass.
Fatso 200lb is maybe 45% fat = 110lb LBM
Superfit strong cyclist 180lb 10% fat = 162lb LBM = "a round-the-clock, fat-burning machine"
Increased LBM=increased metabolism.
My bet is that Jacqueline Stenson, Melanson et al are not fond of physical effort.