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[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Weight loss is a measure of taking in fewer calories than you burn. That's the formulae.

That's how people usually think of it, but there are other, faster, ways. Such as amputation.

[–] PoorYorick@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

You know that is a fair point that I hadn't considered.