Your Body Isn’t the Problem: The Science Behind Rebound Weight Gain

Most people who go on weight-loss diets regain the weight — and often gain back even more. In this episode, I explain why that happens and why it’s not a personal failure. It’s biology.

I walk you through how rapid weight loss slows your metabolism, reduces muscle mass, shifts key hormones like leptin and ghrelin, increases cravings, and intensifies hunger — creating the perfect setup for rebound weight gain.

You’ll also learn:

• How metabolic adaptation works
• Why losing muscle is more damaging than you think
• The hormonal “push-pull” that drives hunger after dieting
• Why yo-yo dieting increases health risks
• And most importantly — evidence-based strategies that actually support long-term metabolic health

We’ll talk about how to build meals that keep you full, how to stabilize hunger hormones, and how to choose foods that work with your biology rather than against it.

If you’re tired of the cycle of diets that don’t last, this episode offers a clearer, kinder, and more sustainable way forward.

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