EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 16 MIN
702: How to Reverse Diet For Long Term Fat Loss (TRY THIS!)
from Fit, Healthy And Happy Podcast · host Colossus Fitness
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 overInstead of just going back to the diet you were eating before the cutWhat are the benefits?Prevent rapid fat re-gain after a diet as we are PRIMED for fat re-gain after a dietFind out our new maintenanceThe 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 coolHow to do a reverse diet?Know your end of cut macros/caloriesFrom 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 quicklyLetting “reverse diet” become a binge phaseNot being patientFearing any weight gainListed 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/
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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 overInstead of just going back to the diet you were eating before the cutWhat are the benefits?Prevent rapid fat re-gain after a diet as we are PRIMED for fat re-gain after a dietFind out our new maintenanceThe 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 coolHow to do a reverse diet?Know your end of cut macros/caloriesFrom 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 quicklyLetting “reverse diet” become a binge phaseNot being patientFearing any weight gainListed 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/
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