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How Many Calories Do You Lose When You Poop? The Surprising Truth

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While your body is constantly burning calories for basic functions, the act of defecation itself expends a surprisingly minimal amount of energy, likely under 10 calories per bowel movement. Understanding how many calories do you lose when you poop requires looking beyond the immediate physical act to the broader, more metabolically demanding process of digestion.