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Jul 2024
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2648: How Many Calories Does a Pound of ...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2648: Christian Finn debunks the myth that each pound of muscle burns 50-100 extra calories daily, revealing it’s actually closer to 5-6 calories. He explains how the metabolic boost from muscle gain is ... Show More
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