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Wednesday, January 2, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Fit For Sisters Andrew Loscutoff Columnist The laws of metabolism Metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down foods into usable fuel. Sometimes the complex- ity of metabolism makes people believe they can fool it, or that metabolism is a malleable force. While the jury is out on whether metab- olism is a hackable system or whether people are pro- gramed at a set point, there are irrefutable laws which all must heed. Basic chemistry teaches us that energy cannot be cre- ated or disappear. If someone eats more than they are using it has to go somewhere. There are zealots out there operating under the procla- mation that you can eat as much as you want and still lose weight. Another com- mon misconception: that you can speed up metabolism to burn more fat. Law No. 1: When a per- son works out and burns fuel, it is being released from the body as CO2 and heat. It just doesn’t disappear. When a person eats a food it is digested and stored; if they’re working out regu- larly, this is likely stored in muscles for usable energy while excess is stored as fat. The body strives to main- tain its current healthful sta- tus; it is always adjusting to keep the body in a con- stant. If someone starts diet- ing, they’re body senses the change in fuel and begins to upregulate processes to con- serve or to seek out more to balance things. It’s the diet- er’s paradox. Subconsciously the dieter begins to move less, think less clearly, and crave high-calorie foods. This system of homeosta- sis is not a system build on 21st-century software, where food is available in ample qualities all around us. On the other side of the coin, someone eating too much actually will increase the resting metabolism, the body will lose its red flags for being full and satisfied. Weight gain is an easier process than weight loss. Law No. 2: A large defi- cit or surplus of calories does slow down or speed up metabolism — but in small increments. This also influ- ences the system of hunger and satiety (how full one feels). This leads to the body striving to maintain its cur- rent homeostatic level. Metabolic individuality is a largely misunderstood and misinterpreted concept. One person claims they eat one doughnut and it goes straight to their thighs, while their friend can eat whatever they want and not gain an ounce. This is both true and false. A person who has more muscu- larity, moves more, or who has never been overweight will be more likely to burn the food as energy. Someone who sits, doesn’t exercise, or has very little muscle mass will not use the energy. While resting metabolic rate does differ between individu- als, it is much smaller than people are lead to believe. Law No. 3: Lean body mass, movement, and diet composition contribute to the majority of your meta- bolic rate. Often we’ll be advised that green tea, spicy foods, or eating only fat will rev metabolism and turn us into a fat-burning machine. Such notions are arguable. There are, however, many meta- bolic rules that aren’t argu- able. Follow these rules and one can clearly implement weight-management. HAPPY HOUR MON-FRI 4-7pm ROCKIN ROBIN’S KARAOKE NIGHTS! FRIDAY • SATURDAY Prime Rib Fridays 5pm! 175 N. Larch St. t. 541-549-6114 hardtailsoregon.com Facebook darcymacey Strings... PHOTO BY BRAD TISDEL Sisters students who have been learning stringed instruments as part of the Sisters Folk Festival’s Studio to Schools program showed their progress in an assembly before school let out for Christmas break last month. Entertainment & Events JAN 2 WED 4 FRI Hillstomp Portland junkbox blues duo brings memorable performances that tap into a magic that cannot be rehearsed. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting JAN 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. 3 THUR Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. JAN Jan. 22 / Tues / 7 PM 13 JAN 5 SAT JAN 7 MON Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night with Rockin Robin 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Dennis McGregor 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549- 2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night with Rockin Robin 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Open Mic & Jam Night 7 p.m. Every Monday, no cover! For information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Feb. 15 / Fri Dry Canyon Stampede 7-piece Country Western dance band performing classics to contemporary with a blend of rockin’ rhythms & moving ballads. Feb. 21-24 / Th-Sun Sisters One Acts Play World’s Children supports orphaned, unwanted, and HIV/AIDS affected children living in 31 orphanages in three countries. Mar. 16 / Sat Mar. 23 / Sat Tommy Castro and the Painkillers The Brian Odell Band We’re in Sisters! Stop by our offi ce and meet our staff, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri., 473 E. Hood Ave. Ste. 201. PUB OPENS 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWS www.worldschildren.org 541-815-9122 This ad sponsored by The Nugget Newspaper BelfryEvents.com Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is 8 at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information TUES call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. JAN Sisters Movie House “Lust for Life” 7 to 9 p.m. Creativity, Culture & Faith series continues with this movie starring 9 Kirk Douglas as Vincent Van Gogh. There is no charge for this WED event, but tickets are limited. Call 314-740-9857 for info. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. JAN Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting JAN 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. 10 Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every THUR Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com ?
