About this episode

This episode explores the concept of overshoot in weight recovery and addresses common concerns about weight gain during the healing process.

One of the most common questions I receive is: "What is a healthy weight?" The answer isn't as simple as a BMI or number range on the scale. In this episode, we're exploring one of the most misunderstood parts of weight recovery: overshoot. If you've ever worried that your body will "keep gaining weight forever," felt afraid of weight restoration, or wondered why recovery can feel so physically and emotionally challenging, this episode is for you. You'll learn why overshoot is a normal biolog...

People in this episode

Host: Talia Cecchele

Topics covered

• weight recovery
• overshoot
• body image
• weight restoration
• emotional challenges

Keywords

• healthy weight
• BMI
• weight gain
• recovery
• body image
• emotional challenges

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