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The truth is that shedding stubborn pounds boils down to more than just being in a caloric deficit or adding exercise to your daily routine. Ultimately, there’s more going on in our bodies than we know, and many people are unaware that a huge part of weight loss comes down to metabolic flexibility.
Metabolic flexibility takes us back to our mitochondria, also known as the powerhouses of our cells, which turn the food we eat into the energy that powers us through the day. Being metabolically flexible means our mitochondria can easily adapt and transition between burning fats and carbs for energy based on what is available and the body’s energy demands.
It also means that our body does a better job of burning the carbs we eat, instead of storing them as fat.
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