The Three Biggest Factors That Determine Your Maintenance Calories | Ep 760

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!Many people want to increase their maintenance calories, but only a few factors actually make a meaningful difference.In this episode, I break down what determines your maintenance calories and what actually influences how high they can get. Body size, muscle mass, activity levels, dieting history, and genetics all play a role, along with why metabolic adaptation isn't permanent and what you can realistically do to increase your maintenance calories. If you've ever felt like your maintenance calories are lower than they should be or wondered what you can do to improve them, this episode will help you understand the biggest levers you can actually control. Let's talk about:Body Recomp Workshop ReplayWhat Determines Your Maintenance CaloriesUnderstanding Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)Why Body Size and Muscle Mass Matter MostHow Activity Levels Increase Maintenance CaloriesHow Dieting History Affects Your Maintenance Calories The Role of GeneticsOther Factors That Influence Energy ExpenditureWhy There's a Ceiling to Maintenance CaloriesWhy You Can't Force Higher Calories ForeverWhat Maintenance Calories Should Most People Reach?Key Takeaways and Final ThoughtsBody Recomp Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889cFollow me on Instagram for more information and education:https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=enHow You Can Work With Me?:https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/Coaching application:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform