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Old 04-20-2008, 09:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
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If I remember correctly, the working of unrelated muscle groups in the Fat Loss programs produces more cortisol, which breaks down more muscle which uses up more energy/calories to repair. I don't have my book here, but I think Lou Schuler mentions this in the writeup on the Fat Loss programs.
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