Understanding Reverse Dieting

Reverse dieting is a structured eating plan focused on gradually increasing calorie intake after a period of dieting or calorie restriction. This approach aims to boost metabolism, stabilize hormonal outputs, and prevent rapid weight gain while allowing the body to adjust to higher calorie levels. It contrasts the conventional dieting method of decreasing calorie intake steadily, instead promoting a gradual increase to rebuild metabolic capacity. This method is especially beneficial for individuals transitioning from low-calorie diets, providing a systematic way to return to maintenance calories without significant fat gain.