Why We Get Slow Metabolisms & Should You Reverse Diet? Science Discussion ft. Dr. Eric Trexler

In this video I’m speaking with metabolism researcher Dr. Eric Trexler about metabolic slowdown, reverse dieting, metabolic damage, rapid weight loss, crash dieting, starvation mode and other topics. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and topics summary 5:13 - What is metabolic slowdown/adaptation? 9:02 - Do bigger/fatter people have “slower metabolisms“? 17:28 - How to reduce metabolic slowdown when dieting 19:04 - Do refeeds and diet breaks help? 28:45 - Rate of weight loss (how fast to lose) 32:48 - Misleading/inflated “maintenance calories“ 36:17 - Rapid fat loss/ crash dieting 40:11 - How should you train in a deficit? (Decrease load or volume?) 44:40 - Starvation mode 50:58 - Metabolic damage 59:20 - Reverse dieting You can also listen on The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher ------------------------------- Check out what my amazing sponsors have to offer: ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) ▹ PEScience Supplements ‣ ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save $$ ▹ RISE Training Gear and Sportwear ‣ ‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 10% ▹ Body-Analyser Weight and Bodyfat % Scale ‣ ‣ Use the above link to save 60% off! ------------------------------- Follow me on social media: Instagram ‣ Facebook ‣ Twitter ‣ Podcast ‣ The Jeff Nippard Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher ------------------------------- SOURCES: Eric’s Research Gate: Eric’s social media ▹ MASS (Monthly Research Review) ‣ ‣ Only $25/month (pre-paid yearly) Outro Music: ‣ Ryan Little: ------------------------------- About me: I’m a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I’ve been training for 12 years drug-free. I’m 5’5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked). ------------------------------- Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.