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Busting the biggest weight loss myths

Instant Genius

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Calories, Metabolism, and Weight Dynamics

This chapter explores the crucial role of calories in energy metabolism, explaining how food converts to ATP and the body's efficient energy usage. It examines the relationship between exercise, weight loss, and appetite, confronting common misconceptions about calorie burn and hunger. Additionally, it highlights the impact of stress on eating behaviors and debates the validity of 'middle-aged spread' in the context of lifestyle changes rather than biological decline.

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