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?

Every six to nine months Signup and view all the answers

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

Two hours per week Signup and view all the answers

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

Three full-body weight lifting workouts per week Signup and view all the answers

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

Falling in love with exercise and healthy eating Signup and view all the answers

What will protect against a relapse in weight loss?

Helping others Signup and view all the answers

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

The dopamine loops it creates Signup and view all the answers

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

Eight to twelve weeks Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of understanding of the brain's dopamine system Signup and view all the answers

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

Creating a new series of goals Signup and view all the answers

What is reverse dieting?

A process to rebuild metabolism by gradually increasing calorie intake Signup and view all the answers

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

100 to 150 calories Signup and view all the answers

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

18 weeks or more Signup and view all the answers

Who can benefit from reverse dieting?

People who have achieved their final weight goal 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?

They compromise energy and brain function Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of understanding of starvation survival mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

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

Rebuild metabolism Signup and view all the answers

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

Around seven calories per pound Signup and view all the answers