BMR Myths BUSTED! (And How to ACTUALLY Use It)

Bodyholic Rants: Hilarious Weight Loss & Self Care Myths Women Should Avoid

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Unlock the secrets of your body's energy needs and DOMINATE your health journey! Get ready to challenge what you THINK you know about BMR and TDEE. Forget the myths and magic numbers – this episode EXPOSES the BS and focuses on what ACTUALLY matters.

We're cutting through the internet noise and debunking the hype around metabolism boosters and detox teas. (Spoiler alert: they're mostly BS!)

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