About this episode
Starvation mode: Is it a thing? Can you eat so little that you start to gain weight? Can you starve yourself so much that your metabolism messes up and starts to pile the weight on? In this episode, I debunk the myth of starvation mode once and for all. I’ll give you some life updates, chat about personal growth, and dive deep into why starvation mode isn’t real. In this episode, I discuss: [00:00] - Intro [01:46] - Getting certified for scuba diving [02:59] - Balancing work and parenting a 4-year-old [05:57] - Personal growth and coping mechanisms (maladaptive and adaptive) [11:35] - Discarding old stories and regaining sovereignty [13:14] - Transformative conversation that changed Mav’s life [15:39] - Discard self-limiting beliefs and embrace a new version of yourself [21:31] - Appreciation for feedback on the podcast [22:37] - Starvation mode: definition and misconceptions [24:22] - What a calorie deficit is [25:23] - Total daily energy expenditure and how it impacts weight loss [32:35] - Three ways to create a caloric deficit [35:34] - Metabolic adaptation vs. starvation mode [37:02] - Why starvation mode is illogical [38:53] - Types of people who believe in the starvation mode myth [39:11] - #1: People who are unaware of accurate calorie tracking [43:19] - #2: People who know how to track calories but avoid accountability [48:42] - #3: Women in menopause and short people with unique challenges [49:44] - SLAE for hormone-related issues [52:06] - The primary cause of weight gain [54:50] - Simple way to calculate a weight loss goal [57:32] - How to get out of metabolic adaptation [1:05:00] - The importance of strength training for progress [1:07:51] - Increasing calorie intake once you have plateaued in strength [1:11:00] - When to stop [1:13:36] - Ignore the naysayers [1:15:00] - Outro Resources If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching Follow Maverick on Instagram Join Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook Follow SLAE Hormone Solutions on Instagram Website for SLAE Hormone Solution Website for Maverick Online Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.