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2037: How Eating Too Little Can Make You Fatter

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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The Role of Muscle in Metabolism and Weight Loss

Professional athletes' training volume is impressive, and just doing more cardio isn't enough for weight loss. Losing a few pounds of muscle is not insignificant; it influences behavioral changes and helps maintain body fat. Metabolism is complex and individual, but building muscle can lead to a less efficient metabolism, which helps in burning calories faster. Eating too little and doing it for too long can slow down metabolism, and less energy can lead to less motivation to move more.

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