Limit To Weight Loss Flashcards
When some people try and lose weight, their body
Holds onto fat
Studies say that more than half of lost weight regains after
2 yrs
Studies show that _ percent of weight is regained within 5 yrs
80
Set point theory says we have a genetically determined
weight range body programmed to protect
When brain detects fat has fallen below certain established levels (set point)
Sets hormones to burn energy slower and increase calorie intake
Hormones it releases (2)
Ghrelin
Leptin
As weight is regained, weight range is set higher to (set point)
Protect fat stores
Repeat dieting may cause us to develop a resistance to (set point)
Key hormones
Resistance to key hormones make it harder (set point)
To lose weight
Other term for excess fat
Adiposity
Settling point theory means body settles reflecting our genetics but
Also changes in diet, activity, stress levels, etc.
_ allows your body to adapt and is sustainable in the long run
Losing a pound or two a week
Losing weight rapidly can prompt changes designed to (set point)
Slow down energy usage
Losing weight rapidly can prompt changes designed to increase (set point)
Hunger
Changes prompted by losing weight rapidly can increase your (set point)
Set weight range
