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.
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Sisters students who have been learning stringed instruments
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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
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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.
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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.
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JAN
Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting
JAN 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or
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