E41 – Choosing the Right Sized Calorie Deficit and Rate of Weight Loss

How do you know how large your calorie deficit should be for fat loss? The good thing is that there are heaps of options. Leah and Aidan discuss the pros and cons of different sized deficits and when you should choose more aggressive or conservative approaches.

(0:00) - Intro

(0:25) - Energy Balance & Calorie Deficits Explained

(6:00) - Underreporting Issues

(7:23) - The Impact of Medical Conditions

(9:05) - Pros and Cons of Larger vs Smaller Calorie Deficits

(13:50) - Research on Different Weight-loss Rates

(19:00) - Practical Recommendations

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