Decline in metabolic rate in response to caloric restriction

[tarmyg]

I realize this might be a bit dense, but it is a good read for anyone wondering why they do not lose weight at the same rate when further reducing calories. Even as the subjects exercise metabolic rate is reduced with too much of a calorie restriction. It is a great read unless you fall asleep

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-63BdOXcERGcy16elhXLUtOenc/view?usp=sharing

[GirlyGymRat]

I will when I get on computer. Phone is too small for my tender eyeballs strained on work computer.

[GirlyGymRat]

dammit! i could have eaten more!!!!!

main points
- metabolism quickly adjusts to low calories
- weight lifting increases metabolism more then cardio
- high protein, lower carb better then higher carb, lower protein

[GirlyGymRat]

Does this mean the body adjusts quickly when adding calories. Yes I guess not. Because we gain weight when increase calories. Doesn't seem fair!

[whitetop]

Thanks for the read, coming in handy

[Khazima]

Does this mean the body adjusts quickly when adding calories. Yes I guess not. Because we gain weight when increase calories. Doesn't seem fair!

Yes it does, metabolic damage isn't permanent which is what reverse dieting is for, slowly adding in calories to allow the body to adapt back to maintenance.

[GirlyGymRat]

Yes it does, metabolic damage isn't permanent which is what reverse dieting is for, slowly adding in calories to allow the body to adapt back to maintenance.

The key word being SLOWLY adding in calories!

I added in 200 calories and then another 200. I gained a stone. Now starting to lose it. Maybe take off a 100 and see what happens.

[Mykl]

The trouble with increasing calorie intake is that the body is genetically geared towards storing fat at every opportunity but it would rather use muscle as fuel when food is scarce.

[GirlyGymRat]

The trouble with increasing calorie intake is that the body is genetically geared towards storing fat at every opportunity but it would rather use muscle as fuel when food is scarce.

Don't I know it. That fat is clingy. I hate clingy people too!