Episode 82: Reverse Dieting, The Restrict & Binge Cycle, and Finding ‘Good’ Research Papers

In this episode, Rachel dives into the ‘binge-restrict’ cycle and how to physically and physiologically break it, implementing reverse dieting with purpose, keeping up with your N.E.A.T, finding quality research papers and more!

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Todays Questions:

• People talk about how caloric restriction ‘doesn’t work’ and will lead to binging. Is this true?
• Is there an optimal way to reverse diet?
• Where are the best places to find good research papers to read?

Top Takeaways:

• Importance of mental prep heading into a diet
• Benefits of investing in a coach to bust through a binge-restrict cycle
• Reasons why a maintenance phase needs to be prioritized 
• Two factors that occur in a reverse diet

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to Metflex and Chill! Rachel dives into a Q&A episode around reverse dieting!
• [0:30] Shout out to this month's sponsor Organifi!
• [1:30] Check out their products by going to www.organifi.com/metflex and you can use the code METFLEX for 15% off any of their products
• [1:30] If you’re enjoying the show and want to help spread the word about this show please tag Rachel on instagram @rachelgregory.cns and head over to itunes and leave a review!
• [2:00] Apply for one-on-one coaching with Rachel
• [2:30] Question: People talk about how caloric restriction ‘doesn’t work’...and will lead to binging. Is this true?
• [11:00] If your interested in one-on-one coaching with Rachel check out www.metflexlife.com/apply 
• [12:30] Question: Is there an optimal way to reverse diet?
• [17:30] Episode 75: All Things METABOLISM with Sam Miller
• [18:00] Episode 62: Fat Loss Plateaus, How To Know When To Stop Dieting, High Carbs Causing Sickness, and More!
• [18:30] Episode 10: Shifting Your Goals and Mindset, Optimizing At-Home Workouts, and Implementing Refeeds/Diet Breaks
• [33:00] Two main factors that occur during a reverse diet
• [43:00] Apply for one-on-one coaching with Rachel
• [44:00] Question: Where are the best places to find good research papers to read?
• [44:00] Google Scholar
• [47:00] Fitness Science Explained by Mike Matthews and James Krieger
• [48:00] Apply for coaching with Rachel at www.metflexlife.com/apply
• [48:30] Shout out to this month's sponsor Organifi! Check out their products by going to www.organifi.com/metflex and you can use the code METFLEX for 15% off any of their products

THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Shout out to this month's sponsor Organifi!
• Apply for one-on-one coaching with Rachel
• Episode 75: All Things METABOLISM with Sam Miller
• Episode 62: Fat Loss Plateaus, How To Know When To Stop Dieting, High Carbs Causing Sickness, and More!
• Episode 10: Shifting Your Goals and Mindset, Optimizing At-Home Workouts, and Implementing Refeeds/Diet Breaks

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Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami.

Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).