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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Understanding Calories In and Calories Out

The concept of 'calories in' refers to the energy obtained from the food we eat, considering metabolizable energy. 'Calories out' is more complex and involves the basal metabolic rate (BMR), which accounts for the majority of calories burned daily and is closely tied to lean mass. The thermic effective food is another component of 'calories out' that accounts for the energy expended during digestion, absorption, and metabolism.

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