You NEED TO KNOW About Pontzer's Paradox (ft. Eric Trexler)
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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3 hour video interview w Eric- https://youtu.be/mQ5xPrGqtLg
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0:45 Eric Trexler intro
7:33 Pontzers paradox
14:15 Why this might happen
18:24 Your brains insane efficiency
26:52 MORE steps won't help
31:06 How legit is this research
34:42 Practical takeaways
40:53 How to calculate diet calories
48:36 Is super low calories unsafe
59:17 BMR vs RMR
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