There are many myths around metabolism and what changes with our bodies, especially as we age. Andrea is sharing facts about metabolic adaptation and how our metabolism can adjust based on our habits and what that means for our bodies. The pain of putting in all that effort and not seeing the desired results can be incredibly frustrating. But there is scientific reason behind this struggle. Metabolic adaptation, the body's way of adjusting to calorie restriction, may be the culprit. Andrea gets into sustainable approaches to improving your metabolism and achieving your fitness goals.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Understanding Metabolic Adaptation,
00:04:15 - The Pitfalls of Weight Loss Goals,
00:06:05 - BMR and TDE,
00:07:20 - Causes of Metabolic Adaptation,
00:10:37 - Personal Experience with Metabolic Adaptation,
00:14:21 - The Impact of Diet on Metabolism,
00:15:55 - Reverse Dieting to Repair Metabolism,
00:19:45 - Moving to Maintenance and Breaks,
00:20:32 - The Benefits of Strength Training,
00:24:13 - Reducing Stress for a Healthy Metabolism,
00:28:58 - The Fear of Reverse Dieting,
00:29:17 - Varying Results of Reverse Dieting,
00:29:41 - Breaking Free from Calorie Deficit,
00:30:03 - Time to Eat More and Feel Strong,
00:30:16 - Encouragement and Next Steps,


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