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The number on the scale vs the number in your deficit

You control your daily deficit, but the scale is a slow, noisy echo of it. Learn why these two numbers tell different stories on any given day, and which one to trust.

15 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You ate less than you burned yesterday. You felt sure the scale would drop. Instead, it went up half a kilo. That stings. You did everything right, and the number still lied. Here is why that happens, and which number you should actually trust.

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