The more calories you burn compared to what you eat, the more fat you'll lose — it's like a math equation for your body.
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Fat Loss Depends on Energy Deficit Only, Independently of the Method for Weight Loss
The study found that people lost similar amounts of fat when they had the same calorie deficit, whether from eating less or exercising more. This supports the idea that burning more calories than you eat leads to fat loss.
Time-restricted eating improves health because of energy deficit and circadian rhythm: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The study found people lost more fat when they ate less overall, even if they just changed when they ate. This supports the idea that eating fewer calories leads to more fat loss.
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