Hormones and Weight Loss
Eating high-quality foods while being mindful of portion sizes is crucial for maintaining a healthy metabolism. Severe calorie deficits can trigger hormonal responses that hinder weight loss, particularly in problem areas. Understanding how hormones influence fat distribution is essential, as women tend to store fat differently than men based on their hormonal balance.In this clip
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Can I just cut my calories and not fear slowing the metabolism? There seems to be a contradiction between cutting calories to lose fat and preventing metabolism from slowing down.
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