India, April 24 -- Metabolism is often blamed when fat loss slows down, especially after repeated attempts at dieting - but the reality is far more complex than most people realise. Many of us operate on half-truths, assuming our metabolism "breaks" over time, when in fact, it adapts in ways that aren't always obvious. From how your body responds to calorie restriction to the role of sleep and muscle mass, metabolism works in nuanced ways that are often misunderstood, making it harder to navigate weight loss effectively.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is breaking down how the body's metabolism actually works, challenging some of the most common misconceptions around it. In an Instagram vid...