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edaus

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    Comment #47285067

    The most AI reply ever

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    Comment #47021551

    I like the approach of some bodybuilders when trying to lose weight. They just count the cardio as extra, and multiplying the calories burnt by 0 to 0.5 when cutting. Losing weight…

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    Comment #47021495

    What's the alternative then? Just succumb to your habits? And maybe life is decent now, but it only goes downhill and gets more difficult physically as we age. Do you really want t…

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    Comment #47021452

    Sure it can be difficult, especially if you compare day to day, but if you compare or weekly bi-weekly averages ( both weight and calories ) it becomes way more doable. Are you jus…

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    Comment #47013683

    It's probably because the calorie maintenance is a range and not a set number so you have to adjust accordingly so if you eat less -> you move less -> tdee goes down. All those whi…

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    Comment #47013605

    What point are you even trying to make? The energy comes from your glycogen reserves and then from fat, both in a fasted vs non-fasted state. And if calories are equated at the end…

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    Comment #47012398

    One could just start slowly with something like learning to make delicious food that's not as calorie dense or going for an activity like rock climbing or basketball with friends o…

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    Comment #47012377

    Everyone seems interested only in weight loss. But the scale is just a poor proxy for what people actually care about ( looks, health or physical aptitude ). Your bodyweight remain…

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    Comment #47012221

    By how much are you cutting calories? At first glance it seems somewhat excessive if it affects your life so much. Also do you live in a very hot area or do a lot of cardio? Otherw…