(And no, it’s NOT cutting calories.)
Calorie restriction damages your metabolism.
When you cut calories, your body lowers your metabolism to match the new
intake.
At first, you lose weight because of the deficit. But then… your body adapts.
➝ Your “set point” drops, so you burn fewer
calories just to survive.
➝ The second you eat more, the weight piles back on, faster than before.
And here’s the real problem:
Most people today are metabolically broken because of this cycle.
➝ Your body burns fewer calories than it should.
➝ Fat storage is locked in.
➝ Even eating “normal” causes weight gain.
A study on The Biggest Loser contestants found that every single one gained
back the weight, most ended up heavier than before.
Their metabolisms never recovered.
Why?
Because this is all controlled by insulin.
In The Obesity Code, Dr. Jason Fung explains:
“Obesity is not a calorie problem—it’s a hormonal problem. And insulin is the master hormone of weight gain.”
When insulin is high, fat-burning is OFF.
That’s why calorie counting isn’t just bad, it’s the worst way to lose weight
long-term.
Want to actually fix your metabolism? Do this instead:
➝ Lower insulin naturally → Cut sugar and processed carbs.
➝ Eat high-fat, nutrient-dense foods → Avocados, nuts, olive
oil, eggs.
➝ Intermittent fasting → Stop snacking. Let your body burn fat for fuel.
➝ Reduce stress & improve sleep → High cortisol = high
insulin.
➝ Load up on fiber and potassium → Dark leafy greens,
broccoli, and berries.
Weight loss isn’t about calories. It’s about hormones.
Fix insulin, and your metabolism will finally start working for you, not
against you.
📌P.S. What’s one diet myth you used to believe?
Courtesy: Dr. Malhar Ganla, Dr. Pramod Tripathi
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