The Science Behind Lifelong Weight Loss

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Which group of people should slowly add calories back into their diet to prevent 'ballooning'?

  • Group number two
  • Group number three (correct)
  • Group number four
  • Group number one

What happens when the calories are too low and energy and brain function become compromised?

  • Weight loss stops
  • Body starts to store more fat
  • Body fights back with starvation survival mechanisms (correct)
  • Weight loss accelerates

Why do obese people who are on long extended weight loss journeys need to reverse diet?

  • To lose the final 50 pounds
  • To prevent 'ballooning'
  • To rebuild their metabolism (correct)
  • To increase their calorie intake

How often should someone proactively schedule and program in reverse diets during long extended dieting journeys?

<p>Every six to nine months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of zone two cardio for optimal health?

<p>Two hours per week (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum effective workout plan for developing a healthy, strong body?

<p>Three full-body weight lifting workouts per week (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the psychological strategies for lifelong weight loss success mentioned in the text?

<p>Falling in love with exercise and healthy eating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will protect against a relapse in weight loss?

<p>Helping others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the true power of any goal mentioned in the text?

<p>The dopamine loops it creates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for a reverse diet during a multi-year weight loss quest?

<p>Eight to twelve weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the core reasons that impede achieving lifelong weight loss success?

<p>Lack of understanding of the brain's dopamine system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the solutions to the problems impeding weight loss success?

<p>Creating a new series of goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is reverse dieting?

<p>A process to rebuild metabolism by gradually increasing calorie intake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much should you increase your calories by each week during reverse dieting?

<p>100 to 150 calories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should reverse dieting be done for individuals who have dieted for more than a year?

<p>18 weeks or more (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can benefit from reverse dieting?

<p>People who have achieved their final weight goal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when calorie deficits are pushed to extremely low levels during contest prep for physique or bodybuilding competitors?

<p>They compromise energy and brain function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the core reasons that impede achieving lifelong weight loss success?

<p>Lack of understanding of starvation survival mechanisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to do in order to lock in weight loss results?

<p>Rebuild metabolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended calorie intake for individuals who have achieved their final weight goal?

<p>Around seven calories per pound (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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