About this episode
Summary of episode: In this episode we talk about what a reverse diet is, why we would do them, how to do them and so much more. NOTE: MOST PEOPLE DO NOT NEED REVERSE DIETS! What is a reverse diet? How you eat after a diet of 8+ weeks is over Instead of just going back to the diet you were eating before the cut What are the benefits? Prevent rapid fat re-gain after a diet as we are PRIMED for fat re-gain after a diet Find out our new maintenance The goal is to restore metabolic rate, avoid fat gain, and support long-term sustainability. Who is it for? After a diet that gives you plenty of fatigue (hunger, cravings, low energy, etc) If a diet doesn’t give you any of these, eating normally/healthy after is totally cool How to do a reverse diet? Know your end of cut macros/calories From there, start adding in 50-150 cals per week (mainly carbs and fats) MONITOR YOUR BODY! Weigh yourself daily, track weekly averages, and monitor measurements and progress photos. Adjust Based on Response- If weight jumps quickly (>1 lb/week): hold calories steady until it stabilizes. If weight is stable: continue adding 50–150 kcal each week. Common mistakes: Increasing calories too quickly Letting “reverse diet” become a binge phase Not being patient Fearing any weight gain Listed points: Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening. ➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit ➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/