The Jeff Nippard Podcast #38 - Slow Metabolisms & Reverse Dieting in 2019 ft. Dr. Eric Trexler
Feb 16, 2019
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Components of Metabolism and Adaptation
- Metabolism is composed of resting metabolic rate, thermic effect of feeding, exercise activity thermogenesis, and non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT).
- Total energy expenditure decreases with weight loss, but it drops more than expected due to metabolic adaptation.
Evolutionary Basis of Adaptation
- Metabolic adaptation, a decrease in energy expenditure beyond expected from weight loss, likely serves an evolutionary purpose.
- It increases efficiency in calorie burning, preventing starvation in times of low energy availability.
Mitigating Metabolic Adaptation
- Attenuate metabolic adaptation by addressing causes like deficit size, diet duration, and leanness.
- Employ slower weight loss rates and incorporate refeeds or diet breaks to minimize adaptation.