Reverse dieting is a method of slowly increasing calorie intake after losing weight from a restrictive diet. It is not a diet plan, but rather a way to help your metabolism adjust and prevent weight regain after dieting. The goal of reverse dieting is to increase calories to rev up your metabolism, create more energy, reduce hunger, and break through weight loss barriers. It is often used by bodybuilders and competitive athletes looking to maintain weight loss and body composition while increasing energy levels.
Reverse dieting involves gradually adding calories back into your meal plan and working your way out of a calorie deficit. It is less about counting calories and more about slowly increasing calorie intake to reverse the unwanted effects of dieting. The idea is to help your hunger cues and metabolism adjust so that you lower your risk of regaining weight or overeating.
While some experts claim that reverse dieting can be an effective method to ramp up weight loss and energy levels, others dismiss it as unnecessary and ineffective. Reverse dieting is difficult to execute and focuses solely on calories without taking other factors into consideration. Additionally, a lack of research makes it challenging to evaluate its effectiveness.
It is worth noting that "Reverse Health" is a womens only 12-week weight loss program and community, and is not directly related to the concept of reverse dieting.
