Julian Selemin, Author at MyFitnessPal Blog

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Julian Selemin

Julian Selemin is a medical and ethnobotanicals writer with several years of experience in the industry. He has a BA in Languages and is currently majoring in Contemporary Music.

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Why Severe Calorie Deficits Aren’t Always Good For Weight Loss

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Less isn't always more when it comes to nutrition.