Episode #303: Metabolic Adaptation

Dr. Feigenbaum, an expert in metabolic adaptation, dives deep into the fascinating complexities of energy expenditure during weight loss. He reveals how daily calorie use can unexpectedly decline on a diet and discusses the intricate relationship between fat and lean mass in resting metabolic rates. The conversation also touches on the individual variability of metabolic adaptation, including the genetic and activity level influences that explain why weight loss results can differ so widely among individuals.