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#804 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Losing Fat

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GLP1 isn’t Cheating

Humans have been 'cheating' since the early days by creating tools to make tasks easier, which ultimately improved their abilities. Losing weight can be a test of willpower, but taking pills or injections can help without the need for added willpower. This leaves more bandwidth to focus on other important tasks like family, personal growth, or making a positive impact on the world. Having body fat as a challenge sharpens will, and removing it does not eliminate problems but shifts focus to other infinite issues. Using shortcuts like pills can free up mental energy to tackle a variety of goals efficiently.

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