Losing Weight Too Fast (And Why It's Working Against You)

About this episode

Heather and Katie discuss the pitfalls of rapid weight loss and its impact on muscle and metabolism.

Think dropping weight quickly is a win? Think again. In this episode, Heather and Katie break down what actually counts as losing weight too fast, why rapid weight loss almost always means losing muscle (not just fat), and how that slows your metabolism for the long haul. They cover the real signs your cut has gone too far, why GLP-1s without proper guidance set you up to regain everything, and what to do instead; including why reverse dieting and building muscle are the moves most peop...

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather, Katie

Topics covered

• weight loss
• muscle loss
• metabolism
• GLP-1
• reverse dieting
• building muscle

Keywords

• rapid weight loss
• muscle loss
• metabolism
• GLP-1
• reverse dieting
• weight loss signs

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