more does not always mean weighing less. it does not always mean that adding more miles will help you to slim down, burn off last night’s big meal, or even drop a size in clothing.
there are so many factors at play here but our bodies are super good at becoming efficient. the 3 easy miles you were running 5 years ago are not burning the same calories today. our bodies are stubborn yet smart. the body will try very hard to maintain a set point. even though you can manipulate that set point just a bit, your body will try to adjust things enough to attempt to be back where 