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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
A New Way to Count Calories
Apr 11, 2024
Exploring the flaws of the 3500 calorie rule for weight loss, debunking its simplicity and discussing the complexities of caloric needs during weight loss. Delving into metabolic adaptations and challenges in maintaining weight loss, offering strategies for sustainable weight loss.
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- A 3500 calorie per pound rule oversimplifies weight loss by ignoring metabolic adaptations, leading to exaggerated predictions.
- Weight loss triggers metabolic slowdown and behavioral changes, making sustained weight loss challenging without a consistent calorie deficit and focus on food quality.
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The Misconception of the 3500 Calorie Rule
The podcast debunks the widely believed 3500 calorie rule for weight loss, explaining that it oversimplifies the process. Changes in calorie intake impact calorie expenditure, leading to metabolic adaptations that slow down weight loss. The example of a 30-year-old woman cutting 500 calories daily only resulting in a 32-pound loss over a year, instead of the predicted 52 pounds, highlights this flaw. The rule fails to consider the body's adjustments to weight loss, resulting in exaggerated weight loss predictions.
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