Can a slow metabolism be inherited?!

Hi JW,
before commencing in any new health regime check with a medical professional.

I understand how you feel. I also come from a "large" family. Although I have read bits and pieces here and there about something named the "fat gene" I don't really believe in just waving my hands in the air and admitting defeat.
Through my own years of torment of trying to lose weight I realied a few things. I was an absoloute pig when it came to eating and above all of that I didn't move my body once, it was just an endless cycle of lots of bad food and sitting on my ***. No wonder I couldn't lose the weight.

Anyways fast forward to now and I discovered perseverance, hard work and rock solid dedication has moulded me into the person I am today.

Basically JW what I'm trying to tell you is there IS a way to make your metabolism crank up and torch those unwanted calories out the window.

Continue to work out but work out HARD, don't be soft on yourself, crank up your routine, change the machines you use at the gym, variety is the biggest key, keep your body guessing, load heavier weights and mix up those exercises too, your body is too smart, keep it guessing!!
Drink lots and lots of water, water is the biggest secret in cranking the metabolism, cold water too this makes your body work harder in keeping your core temparature up ;)

Lastly, keep your food clean, I mean ultra clean. Lots of fresh produce, greens, veggies, salads, lean protein, low fat dairy, nuts, seeds, legumes, brown pasta, breads and rice. Healthy food mixed with an active body makes your metabolism fire up.

I am a certified group fitness instructor, I based this answer on my experience with fitness and health