The maths says patience — why 12 weeks beats 12 days
A 12-day crash looks fast on paper, but the maths falls apart when you quit early. A 12-week path builds a deficit you can keep, so the number that sticks is much bigger.
15 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You see two paths. One says lose it all in 12 days. One says lose it over 12 weeks. The 12-day plan looks faster on paper. But the maths changes when you count the days you can actually keep up. This is about the number that stays, not the number you plan on day one.
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