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Jun 2023
43m 49s

What If A Calorie Deficit Stops Working?

Mike Millner
About this episode
In this episode, Mike responds to the question.. what if a calorie deficit stops working? There is a lot of information out there about creating a calorie deficit and how it's necessary for weight loss. However, often times it lacks context or misses the nuance that's required to fully understand the concept. This episode will help clarify what's going on wh ... Show More
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