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Taking a week off from the gym and bringing my calorie deficit back to maintenance calories. in doing this, will it speed up my metabolism ?
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No: It won't have any effect on your metabolism. Your metabolism would be stable or increased by continuing your exercise.
Answered 11/28/2013
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