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2250: How Eating More Can Make You Leaner (& How Eating Less Can Make You Fatter)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

CHAPTER

Beyond the Scale: Understanding Body Composition

In this chapter, the speaker shares a personal journey through weight loss, challenging the misconception that lower scale weight equates to reduced body fat. They delve into the complexities of metabolism, caloric intake, and the pitfalls of extreme dieting, using examples from their experience and studies on hunter-gatherer societies. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding body composition and supports strength training as a more effective strategy for sustainable fat loss.

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