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Podcast: Eat Move Think
Episode: Exercise is Great but It Won't Help You Lose Weight
Description: Curious about how to lose weight? Most people think that when you want to drop pounds, you should eat better and exercise more. But Duke University Associate Professor and internationally recognized pioneer in human metabolism Herman Pontzer argues that exercise — while really important for mental and physical health — plays no part in weight loss. In his new book, Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy, Pontzer says the only way to move the number on the scale is by consuming fewer calories. Here, Pontzer is in conversation with Dr. Davi...