Chapter
The Myth of the 3,500 Calorie Rule
13:02 - 17:39 (04:36)
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the widely accepted rule that claims each pound of fat tissue contains 3,500 calories and debunks this myth by analyzing existing literature on weight loss and calories.
Clips
The 3,500-calorie rule is frequently cited by experts as the key to losing one pound of body weight.
13:02 - 15:25 (02:22)
Weight Loss
Summary
The 3,500-calorie rule is frequently cited by experts as the key to losing one pound of body weight. The rule was based on an analysis of existing literature on weight loss and calories, which concluded that each pound of fat lost or gained contains 3,500 calories.
ChapterThe Myth of the 3,500 Calorie Rule
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The concept of "calories in, calories out" being a linear process for weight loss is flawed as it assumes that everyone's body functions the same way in regards to metabolism.
15:25 - 17:39 (02:14)
weight loss
Summary
The concept of "calories in, calories out" being a linear process for weight loss is flawed as it assumes that everyone's body functions the same way in regards to metabolism.