Comment “WEIGHT” below for a DM with a link to the full breakdown video and a guide to reverse dieting! Weight maintenance doesn’t have to be stressful! If you wake up one morning and notice a 2 lb increase, it’s likely not fat gain. It could be due to food volume, water retention, or even a poor night’s sleep. Weight maintenance can fluctuate by 4–5 lbs, and that’s completely normal! 💪 Many people are concerned about maintenance when it comes to reverse dieting. Reverse dieting involves gradually increasing your calories intake after a period of dieting to maintain your weight while enjoying about 500 extra calories a day. This is essential for long-term weight maintenance and weight loss, as you can’t stay in a caloric deficit forever. You might be hesitant about reverse dieting because it seems like a crazy concept to add calories and maintain your weight. However, it’s actually a logical approach. By increasing your calories slowly, your body can adjust and maintain its weight ...