What Exactly is Reverse Dieting and Who Should NOT Consider It?
Reverse dieting is a nutrition strategy used to slowly increase your daily caloric intake over time. It is typically used by people who have been on a calorie-restricted diet for an extended period of time and want to slowly reintroduce more calories into their diet.
The goal of reverse dieting is to increase metabolism, improve energy levels, and maintain a healthy weight.
So who should consider reverse dieting?
Reverse dieting is a good option for anyone who has been on a restrictive diet for an extended period of time.
This includes people who have been in a deficit for weight loss as well as athletes who have been on a low-calorie diet for performance purposes. It’s also suitable for those who have not been eating enough food in general.
Reverse dieting is best suited for those who are looking to slowly increase their caloric intake in order to maintain their current weight or gain muscle. If you are looking to lose weight, reverse dieting is NOT the best option for you as you will most likely put on some weight during the process (which is not always a bad thing!!).
You should NOT consider reverse dieting if:
You are not already at a healthy weight
You have no desire to gain any additional weight
Additionally, it is important to note that reverse dieting should only be done under the guidance of a qualified nutritionist. I’m currently taking on new one on one clients.
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