Look Good Move Well Will Reverse Dieting Ruin My Progress?
Jul 25, 2025
Discover the transformative journey of reverse dieting, focusing on how to shift from calorie restriction to balanced eating. Unpack the mental challenges of maintaining weight loss and managing cravings. Hear personal stories that illustrate the importance of mindset in increasing caloric intake while preventing weight regain. Learn about the benefits of excess calories on metabolism and energy, and how to navigate weight fluctuations with a calm approach. Embrace the long-term perspective for sustainable health and wellness.
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Need for Intentional Reverse Dieting
- You can't stay on very low calories forever and still feel good and energetic.
- Learning to eat more with intention after a diet is crucial to maintain progress and energy.
Dieting Mindset vs. Post-Diet Reality
- After a diet, people's tolerance to hunger lowers as their body signals a need for more energy.
- Indulging after dieting often leads to an unpredictable weight rebound and cycles of deprivation and overeating.
Psychological Comfort Zone of Deficits
- Staying in a calorie deficit is familiar and psychologically comforting despite its challenges.
- Eating more to maintain a lean physique is unknown territory that requires trust and patience.