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I’m extremely active—doesn’t that mean I can eat more carbs? A: Yes, engaging in vigorous exercise allows you more leeway—see our Custom Carb Pyramid (page) for exact numbers. Most people are not very active, however, and even those who think they are aren’t compared to our ancestors.

Tired of feeling so lousy, she abandons the failed diet and resumes eating 2000 calories per day. Since her metabolism has slowed to an output of only 1500 calories per day, all her weight comes rushing back—as fat. Those around her silently accuse her of lacking willpower. Sound familiar? But her weight regain is not her failure. Instead, it’s to

If you want to be in great shape, avoid preventable illness, look good naked—all that jazz, you have to put your body under stress and control your eating.

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