Dieting and Metabolism - 0 views
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Dieting and Metabolism
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restricting calories actually prevents our bodies from burning unwanted fat stores effectivel
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evolved as a defence against starvation
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never going below 1,000-1,200 calories a day if you're dieting on your own
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Ultimately, muscle burns a lot more calories than fat so when we lose muscle, our metabolic rate drops and we burn fewer calories
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Fortunately not! The idea that yo-yo dieting permanently lowers your metabolism has been relegated to the archives.