So you want to lose weight this year ...
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Key Points:
- As 2025 ended, many people made New Year’s resolutions focused on improving physical and mental health, especially through better nutrition and weight loss.
- However, most resolutions fail by February due to overly ambitious goals and a lack of realistic planning.
- The article argues that setting weight loss as a primary nutrition goal is often unwise because becoming leaner requires a careful balance to avoid negative physiological and psychological effects.
- Prolonged calorie deficits can lead to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), causing serious health issues like loss of bone density, hormonal imbalances, and poor athletic performance.
- These risks are not limited to elite athletes; any significant mismatch between training and calorie intake can harm cyclists of all ages and
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