Why You Need to Eat More to Lose Weight: Breaking the Binge and Restrict Cycle

The Healthy, Real Food®️ Podcast with Erin Hart, BSN, RN

Why You Need to Eat More to Lose Weight: Breaking the Binge and Restrict Cycle

Are you struggling to lose weight despite cutting out sugar and flour and feeling stuck in a binge and restrict cycle? This episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast delves into the biggest weight loss mistake women over 40 make: not eating enough. Discover why overly restricting your food intake can sabotage your metabolism, burn muscle instead of fat, and trigger binges. Learn about the importance of not eating below your basal metabolic rate and the concept of metabolic adaptation. Explore science-backed strategies to lose weight healthily while maintaining muscle mass, and understand why a slow and steady approach is more sustainable. Featuring advice on personalized meal plans and the significance of maintaining a healthy balance, this episode aims to help you break free from the frustrations of weight loss and find joy and freedom in a healthier lifestyle.

00:00 Introduction: Breaking the Weight Loss Cycle

01:54 Personal Reflections and Gratitude

03:40 The Real Reason Your Weight Loss Stalled

04:48 Understanding Metabolic Adaptation

07:17 The Importance of Eating Enough

12:10 Customizing Your Meal Plan

13:32 Maintaining Muscle and Metabolism

15:43 The Long Game: Sustainable Weight Loss

18:41 Conclusion and Next Steps

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