The Dangers of Misinterpreting Activity Levels

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six reasons why eating too little can actually make you put on body fat.

• Fatter doesn't necessarily mean heavier. (3:06)

• Six ways that eating too little can make you fatter.

• #1 - You lose muscle, and it's harder to build. (13:10)

• #2 - Slower metabolism. (15:39)

• #3 - You have less energy to move or exercise. (22:20)

• #4 - Hormones shift to fat storage. (27:30)

• #5 - Tends to result in binging. (29:44)

• #6 - Tends to result in nutrient deficiencies. (33:05)

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