Still Gaining Weight on 1400 Calories? Read This!
Written By Amanda Hart
Reverse dieting = gradually increasing your calories to bring your metabolism back online.
It’s metabolic rehab for women who’ve been stuck in survival mode.
You’re not “broken.” You’ve just been underfed and overtrained for too long.
Signs You Might Need Reverse Dieting:
You’re eating less but gaining more
Your workouts suck
Your libido ghosted you
Your period’s MIA
You’re scared to eat more but nothing’s changing
The Fix (Without the Overwhelm)
Track what you’re actually eating
Slowly add 75–150 calories/week (mostly carbs + fats)
Chill. Let your body trust food again
Stay here for a few months and enjoy the glow-up
“But Will I Gain Weight?!”
Maybe a little. Water, glycogen, maybe some muscle. But also? Energy. Sleep. A sex drive. Sanity. Worth it.
Bottom Line:
Starving isn’t the flex. Eating more and looking better? That’s the real magic. Need help finding your maintenance or mapping out a reverse? Hit me up. I do this every day.
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