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(5) FEELING STRESSED MORE THAN USUAL. A slow metabolism can cause you to feel more stressed. And being stressed can actually cause your metabolism to slow (according to a new study). So if you find yourself more anxious and worried, that can also be a sign. Click here for 5 ways to know if you have a slow metabolism.
Fasting and Metabolism. Fasting does not speed up your metabolism -- instead, it has the opposite effect. When your body is deprived of the calories needed for energy, it goes into starvation mode to conserve the energy that it does have. This means you'll burn calories at a slower rate than before.