Metabolism, Weight, Myths: Can the Lumen help?
SlateThere are many myths about weight loss, but there’s one that’s particularly persistent. Dushay says that blaming a “slow” metabolism for weight gain isn’t medically accurate—though your metabolism might differ from someone else’s, the pace is determined by what your body needs. The company says this flexibility is critical to weight loss “because you can lose weight, but still not train your body to use the food you eat properly”; it’s why many people who lose weight tend to gain it back later, the company says. Many people in the community complain about not understanding their Lumen levels and their lack of progress despite following the app’s advice and taking advantage of its numerous explanatory videos and live-support chats with nutritionists. Plus, Dushay says that daily Lumen levels are an example of “black box data,” as it’s unclear what information goes into its algorithms.
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