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Why a small body cannot copy a big man's deficit

Why a small body cannot copy a big man's deficit

Your tall friend burns more calories than you do, even when you both sit still. So the big food cut that feels easy for him can push a small body below the safe calorie floor.

1 Aug 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You share a desk with a tall friend. He cuts 700 calories a day and still eats a full thali at night. You try the same cut. By evening you are shaky, hungry, and ready to eat three samosas. It is not weak will. Your small body just runs on a smaller engine. This short read is about why his number does not fit you, and what to do instead.

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