EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 54 MIN
The Truth About Weight Gain After Low Carb
from Eat Heal Farm · host Heathar Shepard
In this episode of Eat Heal Farm, Heathar unpacks one of the most confusing experiences in recovery metabolism: gaining weight after increasing carbs.She explores glycogen restoration, water retention, thyroid recovery, cortisol, and why many people mistake metabolic healing for “gaining weight.” She also talks about the hidden stress chemistry behind low-carb body types, staying artificially lean, why hips and thighs often change first after re-introducing carbs, and how to rebuild a strong metabolism without spiraling back into restriction.
What this episode covers
In this episode of Eat Heal Farm, Heathar unpacks one of the most confusing experiences in recovery metabolism: gaining weight after increasing carbs.She explores glycogen restoration, water retention, thyroid recovery, cortisol, and why many people mistake metabolic healing for “gaining weight.” She also talks about the hidden stress chemistry behind low-carb body types, staying artificially lean, why hips and thighs often change first after re-introducing carbs, and how to rebuild a strong metabolism without spiraling back into restriction.
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