{"id":11349,"date":"2020-11-05T21:09:59","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T21:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=11349"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"what-is-reverse-dieting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Reverse Dieting: Eating More To Weigh Less"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Reverses_Dieting_101\" >Reverses Dieting 101<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Reverse_Dieting_And_Metabolism\" >Reverse Dieting And Metabolism<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#How_Reverse_Dieting_Works_For_Weight_Loss\" >How Reverse Dieting Works For Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Energy_Intake_3\" >Energy Intake (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Energy_Output_3\" >Energy Output (3)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Types_Of_Metabolic_Adaptation_The_First_Type\" >Types Of Metabolic Adaptation:The First Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Types_Of_Metabolic_Adaptation_The_Second_Type\" >Types Of Metabolic Adaptation: The Second Type<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#What_To_Mind_Before_Trying_The_Diet\" >What To Mind Before Trying The Diet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Who_Should_Try_Reverse_Dieting\" >Who Should Try Reverse Dieting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Who_Shouldnt_Try_Reverse_Dieting\" >Who Shouldn\u2019t Try Reverse Dieting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#How_To_Successfully_Reverse_Diet\" >How To Successfully Reverse Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Plan_Ahead\" >Plan Ahead\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Calculate_Your_Calories\" >Calculate Your Calories\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Determine_Your_Goal\" >Determine Your Goal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Increase_Your_Daily_Calorie_Intake_In_Small_Amounts\" >Increase Your Daily Calorie Intake In Small Amounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#Monitor_Your_Results_And_Makes_Changes_If_Needed\" >Monitor Your Results And Makes Changes If Needed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most popular diets advocate for eating fewer calories, reducing certain macros\u2019 intake, or cutting off certain foods and food groups from one\u2019s diet completely. Diets like the Keto diet, Vegan diet, 1200 calorie diet, intermediate fasting, and more fall into these categories. These diets are built on the principle of eating less to weigh less. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if we told you there is a diet built on the opposite of this principle? Yes, there is such a diet, and it is called reverse dieting. What is reverse dieting? Read on to learn more.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reverses_Dieting_101\"><\/span><b>Reverses Dieting 101<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet is also known as the diet after the diet, as it involves slowly increasing your daily calorie intake to boost your metabolism and prevent weight regain after dieting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/what-is-reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). People usually jump into this diet after jumping out of a restrictive diet so that it can help them go back to their normal eating habits without gaining extra pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/betterme-calorie-tracker\/\">weight management<\/a>, most people know that even though losing weight is hard, keeping off the lost weight and preventing weight regain is even harder (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/you-probably-won-t-lose-weight-on-a-reverse-diet-but-it-might-help-you-feel-better\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is especially true if you used a restrictive diet to lose weight. Once you come out of the diet, you are likely to experience food cravings and end up eating more than you should. In addition to eating more calories, your body still has a slow metabolism that came up during the restrictive diet period. This means not so many calories are burned, and these are some of the reasons people end up regaining even more weight than they had before they started dieting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4911.png\" alt=\"what is reverse dieting\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reverse_Dieting_And_Metabolism\"><\/span><b>Reverse Dieting And Metabolism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main idea behind reverse dieting is to counter the slow metabolism or famine metabolism, as some people call it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a33865161\/reverse-dieting-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Famine metabolism is when your body adapts to a reduced intake of food by slowing its metabolism. This helps keep food inside the body for longer, and this is what happens when you are on a restrictive diet, as your body thinks it is being starved. As mentioned earlier, this is one of the reasons people gain weight as they have gone back to their normal eating habits, yet their metabolism is still slow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse dieting intends to counter this by increasing the number of calories gradually. This is believed to make the body come out of this adaptation since now there is more food, which increases metabolism. This seeks to use the increased metabolism to burn more calories than you increased in the diet, resulting in weight loss due to burning more than you consume. Your energy levels are likely to increase since you are now providing your body with enough food intake; hence, this diet aims to promote weight loss, increased metabolism, and high energy levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is referred to as reverse dieting because, unlike most diets, it does not aim to create a calorie deficit by reducing one\u2019s calorie intake but by increasing one\u2019s metabolism. Although this might seem good on paper, let us dive into the mechanics of this diet.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4397.png\" alt=\"what is reverse dieting\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Reverse_Dieting_Works_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>How Reverse Dieting Works For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories in, calories out is a concept known to many in the fitness world. It can be translated to when you eat more calories than you burn, you gain more weight, and when you eat fewer calories than you burn, you lose weight. One\u2019s energy balance is a balance between what energy is consumed compared to what is used. A few different factors that affect energy intake and energy output are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Intake_3\"><\/span><b>Energy Intake (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.precisionnutrition.com\/reverse-dieting\"><b>3<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>1. Appetite:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is usually affected by one\u2019s hormones. The more appetite you have, the more energy you are likely to consume in the form of food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Food consumption:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is usually affected by many factors like food availability, one\u2019s palatability, and so on. The more food you consume, the more energy you will have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Calories absorbed: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More calories absorbed results in more energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Psychological factors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Things like stress, anxiety, and even quality of sleep may also affect one\u2019s energy intake.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5016.jpg\" alt=\"what is reverse dieting\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Output_3\"><\/span><strong>Energy Output (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.precisionnutrition.com\/reverse-dieting\">3<\/a>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>1. Energy burned at rest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The more energy you burn at rest, the higher your energy output levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Energy burned through exercise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. More exercise results in more energy output.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Energy burned by NEAT.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NEAT is a non-exercise activity that helps burn calories. Walking is an example. The more energy you burn through non-exercise activities, the more your energy output is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Energy is burned by metabolizing food<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, the energy balance is affected by other factors apart from food and exercise. One factor that most people forget is metabolic adaptation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-in-calories-out\/\">Calories In Calories Out: When Weight Loss Turns Into A Balancing Act<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36654 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"meal plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5071-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Metabolic_Adaptation_The_First_Type\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Metabolic Adaptation:The First Type<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of metabolic adaptation that the body uses. The first one is referred to as the starvation response. This comes about when you eat less, and thus it is your body\u2019s way of preparing for starvation. The body prepares for this by (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.precisionnutrition.com\/reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering your basal metabolic rate. This is the amount of energy your body uses while at rest. During the starvation response, your body looks to use the least amount of energy possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering the amount of energy you lose from exercising. Your body tends to reduce the number of calories it burns through movement and other forms of exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slows your digestion process. This helps the food stay in the body for longer so that the body can absorb as many nutrients as it can.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising becomes difficult because you don\u2019t have enough energy to cater to your energy needs while <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/working-out-before-work\/\">working out<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It lowers the amount of energy lost through non-exercise activities like walking.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These adaptations help conserve as much energy for the body as possible during the period of low-calorie intake. That is why it would require someone who lost weight fewer calories to maintain their new-found weight than someone who didn&#8217;t lose weight. These adaptations make that difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good thing about metabolic adaptation is that it works both ways.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4854.png\" alt=\"what is reverse dieting\" width=\"1344\" height=\"756\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Metabolic_Adaptation_The_Second_Type\"><\/span><strong>Types Of Metabolic Adaptation: The Second Type<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second type of metabolic adaptation is referred to as adaptive thermogenesis. This is where your body adapts appropriately to an increase in calorie intake. In this second variation, your body is practically wasting calories as heat because there are plenty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This response results in (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.precisionnutrition.com\/reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increase in the basal metabolic rate because of high amounts of calories. Thus, the body increases its metabolism to be able to burn all those calories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your ability to work out becomes easier since you now have enough energy to do so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You start to burn more calories from non-exercise activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestion goes back to its normal speed because the digestive system does not need to hold on to food as much as possible to absorb all the nutrients from it as there is now enough food.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the responses reverse dieting uses to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-paleo-meal-plan\/\">lose weight<\/a>. It is important to note that for reverse dieting to work, you have to increase your calorie intake gradually. If you increase a lot of calories at once, it will result in weight gain. A person is advised to increase their diet by 50 to 100 calories a week for 4-10 weeks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/reverse-dieting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4855.png\" alt=\"what is reverse dieting\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Mind_Before_Trying_The_Diet\"><\/span>What To Mind Before Trying The Diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this diet looks like something most people should try, there are certain things you should keep in mind before actually trying it. The first thing is that there is no assurance that this diet may work. This is because there is not enough scientific evidence that proves its effectiveness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/health\/diet-nutrition\/a31027683\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openfit.com\/what-is-reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). More research on this diet is needed. In addition to that, it is important to know that different people react differently to various diets and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-is-it-important-to-ease-into-an-exercise-program\/\">workout sessions<\/a>. In reverse dieting, people mostly hope that their body and metabolism will adjust through increased non-exercise activities and other mechanisms. If your body reacts by increasing energy expenditure through these mechanisms, then the reverse diet will work for you; if it doesn\u2019t, you might end up gaining some weight instead of losing some.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since reverse dieting depends on our body\u2019s adaptation, it is essential to know that age affects our ability to adapt. The older you are, the harder it is for your body to adjust. Metabolism also decreases with an increase in age. Young people tend to burn more calories while at rest compared to older people. This could translate to reverse dieting, but ineffective for some older people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For reverse dieting to work, you need to be aware of your calorie intake since it requires a gradual increment. This helps you know how many calories you need to add each week and get better results. If you don\u2019t know the exact number of calories you were taking in, you may end up adding too many calories, which may result in weight gain, failing to trigger the adaptive thermogenesis.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4858-1.png\" alt=\"what is reverse dieting\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Try_Reverse_Dieting\"><\/span><b>Who Should Try Reverse Dieting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like most diets, this is not for everyone. The following groups of people should go for this diet are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People coming off of restrictive diets. If you are from a highly restrictive diet, and you don\u2019t want to regain weight, this may be the diet for you (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is meant to help you go to your normal eating habits, at the same time preventing more weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People trying to lose weight but are unable to stick to their calorie deficit diet as it is too low (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who want a little bit more freedom when it comes to food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bodybuilders and other athletes in weight class sports (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a33865161\/reverse-dieting-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4682.png\" alt=\"what is reverse dieting\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Shouldnt_Try_Reverse_Dieting\"><\/span><b>Who Shouldn\u2019t Try Reverse Dieting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this diet looks like roses and chocolates, most people should not try it. Needing to try this diet means that the weight loss methods you used were not very sustainable, and this is usually the case with most restrictive diets. There are healthy ways of losing weight without having to adopt a highly restrictive diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/diets\/reverse-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can lose weight by eating foods of better quality. Go for natural whole foods instead of processed food. You can lose weight by balancing your meals, ensuring that your food has the right amount of macros. It is also possible to lose weight by exercising and keeping active. You can even lose weight by getting enough sleep and addressing issues related to emotional eating. All these are healthy ways that can help you shed pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have also been told not to try this diet by a dietitian, nutritionist, or other health experts should not attempt to do so.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833.png\" alt=\"reverse dieting\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Successfully_Reverse_Diet\"><\/span><b>How To Successfully Reverse Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of things that go into this diet for it to be successful. Here are some of the things to consider if you\u2019ve chosen reverse dieting as the way to go:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Ahead\"><\/span><b>Plan Ahead\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like everything in life, you need to plan for this diet. Most people say that the best time to prepare for this diet is as soon as you think of joining a restrictive diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/wellness\/food\/articles\/2017-08-21\/is-reverse-dieting-the-key-to-weight-maintenance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This diet might help prevent weight gain that comes from breaking away from a restrictive diet, so, when making plans to join your restrictive diet, you should be making plans for reverse dieting as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculate_Your_Calories\"><\/span><b>Calculate Your Calories\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start this diet, you need to know your calorie intake to maintain your current body weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trifectanutrition.com\/blog\/reverse-dieting-is-this-the-secret-to-keeping-the-weight-off\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There are many ways to know this number. Numerous online calculators can help you calculate this number. If you don\u2019t trust online calculators, go to an expert, and they will help you with this. You can also get the number by doing a body composition test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to know the number of calories your body needs to know what to add to your diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-calculator\/\">Calories Burned Calculator: A Simple Way To Find Out How Many Calories You Burn Daily<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/13.png\" alt=\"reverse dieting\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Determine_Your_Goal\"><\/span><b>Determine Your Goal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know your calorie needs, you need to know what your goal is (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trifectanutrition.com\/blog\/reverse-dieting-is-this-the-secret-to-keeping-the-weight-off\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Knowing your goal can motivate and help you know what you are working towards, as you are not just working blindly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_Your_Daily_Calorie_Intake_In_Small_Amounts\"><\/span><b>Increase Your Daily Calorie Intake In Small Amounts <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After knowing how many calories you need to maintain your new-found weight, you need to slowly increase your calorie intake over time until you get to your goal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openfit.com\/what-is-reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 Remember, if you increase too many calories at a go, it will result in weight gain, and this is not something you want. Start by increasing your intake by 5%, then stick to this new amount for sometime before going for another increment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor_Your_Results_And_Makes_Changes_If_Needed\"><\/span><b>Monitor Your Results And Makes Changes If Needed <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next thing to do is to monitor your results to see if your diet is working. You can track the process by weighing yourself regularly(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.precisionnutrition.com\/reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can choose to weigh yourself every day or every week or measure your body parts like your hips and waist to see if there are any changes. Another option is to use your before and after photos to track progress. Measuring your workout performance is also a way of monitoring. Tracking your energy levels, hunger levels, and other digestive symptoms is also another way to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your results, you are the best person to decide if the diet is working or not. If the results are not what you anticipated, you can adjust your diet so you can try to get your desired results. If this does not work, you should consult an expert.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_Is_Reverse_Dieting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/wellness\/food\/articles\/2017-08-21\/is-reverse-dieting-the-key-to-weight-maintenance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Reverse Dieting the Key to Weight Maintenance?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, health.usnews.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse Dieting 101: What Is It and Where to Start?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., aaptiv.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.precisionnutrition.com\/reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse dieting: Can you really get better results by eating more?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., precisionnutrition.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a33865161\/reverse-dieting-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse Dieting Is A Thing\u2014But Can It Really Help With Weight Loss? <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trifectanutrition.com\/blog\/reverse-dieting-is-this-the-secret-to-keeping-the-weight-off\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse Dieting: Is This the Secret to Keeping the Weight Off?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, trifectanutrition.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/reverse-dieting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This New Diet Wants You to Eat More to Weigh Less<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, eatthis.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/diets\/reverse-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Reverse Dieting? A Nutritionist Explains<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, health.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/health\/diet-nutrition\/a31027683\/what-is-reverse-dieting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Reverse Dieting and Can It Help You Lose Weight?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, goodhousekeeping.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/what-is-reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is reverse dieting and how to best recover from a restrictive diet <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, insider.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openfit.com\/what-is-reverse-dieting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Reverse Dieting and Should You Try it? <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, openfit.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/you-probably-won-t-lose-weight-on-a-reverse-diet-but-it-might-help-you-feel-better\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is &#8216;Reverse Dieting&#8217; Anyway? What We Do And Don&#8217;t Know About This Post-Diet Plan <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2020, sciencealert.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most popular diets advocate for eating fewer calories, reducing certain macros\u2019 intake, or cutting off certain foods and food groups from one\u2019s diet completely. Diets like the Keto diet, Vegan diet, 1200 calorie diet, intermediate fasting, and more fall into these categories. These diets are built on the principle of eating less to weigh less. 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Diets like the Keto diet, Vegan diet, 1200 calorie diet, intermediate fasting, and more fall into these categories. These diets are built on the principle of eating less to weigh less. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">What if we told you there is a diet built on the opposite of this principle? Yes, there is such a diet, and it is called reverse dieting. What is reverse dieting? Read on to learn more.\\r\\n<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Reverses Dieting 101<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This diet is also known as the diet after the diet, as it involves slowly increasing your daily calorie intake to boost your metabolism and prevent weight regain after dieting (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/what-is-reverse-dieting\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). People usually jump into this diet after jumping out of a restrictive diet so that it can help them go back to their normal eating habits without gaining extra pounds.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">When it comes to <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/betterme-calorie-tracker\/\\\">weight management<\/a>, most people know that even though losing weight is hard, keeping off the lost weight and preventing weight regain is even harder (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/you-probably-won-t-lose-weight-on-a-reverse-diet-but-it-might-help-you-feel-better\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). This is especially true if you used a restrictive diet to lose weight. Once you come out of the diet, you are likely to experience food cravings and end up eating more than you should. 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