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#329: Can You vs. Should You (Eat Anything In A Calorie Deficit) - Looking Beyond The Technicalities

June 12, 2026 • Aleksa the Sports Dietitian • Episode 329

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So we know we need a calorie deficit to lose weight.

We also know that you can make any food fit and still lose weight if the calories are correctly controlled.

But should you? Just because you can do?

That is the question not many ask and one that provides an additional layer of context to a commonly overly simplified area of nutrition.

In this episode, I explain the nuance of flexible dieting and making any foods fit, with a consideration for the bigger nutrition picture.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualised advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.

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