Metabolism Recovery

This page collects every Wits & Weights episode on metabolism recovery, grouped by topic with the newest first. If you've dieted on and off for years and worry your metabolism is broken, start here. You'll find what dieting does to your metabolism, how to eat more without gaining fat, and how insulin resistance and your thyroid fit in.

If you're not sure where to start, pick one of the five episodes below, then browse the topic that matches your question.

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• Is My Metabolism Damaged From Dieting? (What Your Hunger Is Really Telling You)

• Why Your Body Fights Fat Loss (The Truth About Setpoint Theory)

• Reverse Dieting Is a Dead End for Metabolism Recovery

• Do Diet Breaks Actually Work for Metabolism Recovery and Fat Loss?

• How Jenny Lost 13 Pounds While Eating MORE After Dieting Since 7th Grade

Dieting History and Metabolic Adaptation

• How Jenny Lost 13 Pounds While Eating MORE After Dieting Since 7th Grade

• Why Your Body Fights Fat Loss (The Truth About Setpoint Theory)

• Is My Metabolism Damaged From Dieting? (What Your Hunger Is Really Telling You)

• The Adaptive Cardio Pyramid That Maximizes Fat Loss in Minimum Time

• 8 Fat Loss Strategies if Your Metabolism is Really Low

• My Hardest Bulk Ever (The Hidden "Energy Drain" When Your Metabolism Fights Back)

• The Bioenergetic Solution to Low Energy and Chronic Health Issues with Jay Feldman

• How to Overcome Yo-Yo Dieting and a Toxic Body Image to Build Your Fittest Physique Ever

Eating More and Recovery Dieting

• Do Diet Breaks Actually Work for Metabolism Recovery and Fat Loss?

• Reverse Dieting Is a Dead End for Metabolism Recovery

• Eat More Protein to Lose More Fat (No Calorie Deficit Needed)

• Stop Eating LESS to Lose Fat After 40 (Do This Instead)

• The Myth of Reverse Dieting (Do THIS Instead)

• Lose Fat Faster with THIS One Thing (Hint: It's Not Cardio or Eating Less)

• How the "Weekend Diet" Accelerates Fat Loss and Preserves More Muscle (Strategic Refeeds)

• Metabolism Slowing Down with Age? What is REALLY Happening (and How to Reverse It)

• When You CAN "Eat More to Lose Weight" (for Fat Loss)

• The #1 Reason to Eat More Carbs (Material Elasticity)

• Eat More of THESE Mood-Boosting Foods for Everyday Happiness with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne

• Eat More To Lose Weight? (The Iron Triangle of Fat Loss)

• Reverse Dieting is a Complete Waste of Time

• Why "Eat Less, Move More" Is Terrible Advice for Your Metabolism, Hormones, and Fat Loss

• Why Reverse Dieting Doesn't Work Like You Think (and What to Do Instead)

• Diet Breaks, Energy Flux, Plant-Based Protein, and Dieting Psychology with Eric Trexler

• Using High Energy Flux to Eat More, Burn More Fat, and Build More Muscle with Brandon DaCruz

• Q&A - Bigger Glutes, Insulin Resistance, Carb Cycling, Refeeds, and Fat Intake for Hormones

Insulin Resistance, Thyroid, and Metabolic Health

• 5 Signs You're Insulin Resistant Even If You Lift Weights (Amber Wilhoit)

• The Forgotten Thyroid Hormone That Supercharges Fat Loss and Metabolism (Dr. Amie Hornaman)

• THYROID Markers Your Doctor Ignores That Stall Metabolism and Fat Loss (Eric Osansky)

• How to Stop Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance Without Cutting Carbs

• Heal Your Thyroid to Boost Your Metabolism (Even with Hashimoto's or Hyper/Hypothyroidism)

• Optimize Your Thyroid for Hormone Health, Metabolism, and Fat Loss with Haley Fountain

More on Metabolism

• Perimenopause Doesn't Cause Weight Gain (Your Metabolism Is Fine)

• Are Toxins Disrupting Your Metabolism? (Michele Scarlet)

• Why Your Metabolism Is Stuck at 50% and How to Fix It Without Biohacks (Jenn Trepeck)

• Metabolism 101 (The Science Behind Fat Loss and Muscle Building)

• How to Estimate Your Metabolism ACCURATELY (The Best Way to Calculate Calories)

• Post-Bulk Body Image Struggles and Fat Loss with a Slower Metabolism

• The Hidden Roadblock That Stalled My Metabolism and Fat Loss (Critical Path)

• Are Low-Carb Diets Spiking Your Cortisol and Tanking Your Metabolism?

• 25 New Year's Ideas to Lose Fat, Gain Muscle, and Boost Your Metabolism (Lateral Thinking)

• 4 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism by 500 to 1000 Calories per Day

• 7 Surprising BMR Facts (Your Metabolism Isn't Broken)

• Bigger Isn't Always Better for Strength or Metabolism (Scaling Laws)

• Doing THIS in the Bedroom is Killing Your Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, Hormones, & Metabolism

• Time-Efficient Muscle Growth, Cardio for Lifters, and Metabolism Myths with Jordan Lips

• A Simple Tweak to Increase Your Metabolism, Hormones, Fat Loss, Workouts, and Sleep

• The Hardgainers Guide to Outsmarting Your Metabolism and Maximizing Muscle Gain

• Why Working Out LESS Burns More Calories and Boosts Your Metabolism and Fat Loss

• Stress-Free Macro Tracking, Nerding Out on Metabolism, and Fitness Science with Greg Nuckols

• The Truth about Metabolism, Cardio, and Fat Loss

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