The Body's Homeostasis and Weight Loss

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Which of the following best describes homeostasis?

A state of imbalance in the body

A state of threat to the body

A state of extreme changes in the body

A state of stability and balance in the body (correct)

Why do people on fat loss programs often get poor fat loss results over time?

They are not following the program correctly

They have a slow metabolism

Their bodies are programmed to resist weight loss (correct)

They are not exercising enough

What are ectomorphs?

People who struggle to lose weight

People with fast metabolisms (correct)

People who can easily gain weight

People with slow metabolisms

What is the recommended strategy for maximizing recomposition?

Short diet cycles with resistance training Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calorie cycling?

To maximize fat loss Signup and view all the answers

How long should the fat loss cycles be in the calorie cycling strategy?

Three to four weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the calorie surplus days in calorie cycling?

To maximize muscle gain Signup and view all the answers

What workouts should be saved for the surplus days in calorie cycling?

Legs and back Signup and view all the answers

How often should the calorie surplus days be incorporated in calorie cycling?

Once a week Signup and view all the answers

What can you do on the calorie surplus days in calorie cycling?

Eat within the calorie range Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is recommended for people who are close to their ideal body fat percentage and want to recomp down to their final form?

Going into a calorie deficit for six days a week and having a calorie refeed on Sunday Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is recommended for people who want to lose body fat and minimize muscle loss?

Going into a calorie deficit for six days a week and having a calorie refeed on Sunday Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is recommended for people who want to add lean muscle mass while minimizing fat gain?

Going anabolic for six days and then fasting for one Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of fasting in terms of muscle preservation?

Fasting increases growth hormone release throughout the day Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for cycling in carbs for a ketogenic diet?

21 days without carbs followed by 10 days of a plant-based diet Signup and view all the answers

How does vitamin D affect metabolism and blood sugar control?

Vitamin D helps with insulin resistance and blood sugar control Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of getting UVB exposure for the skin?

The skin makes vitamin D naturally Signup and view all the answers

What is metabolic flexibility?

The ability to shift fuel source between carbs and fats Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended strategy for people who have more than 15 pounds of body fat to lose?

Eight weeks of constant daily deficits before incorporating weekly refeeds Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended calorie surplus for the surplus days in the recomp strategy?

About 500 calories Signup and view all the answers