4 Reasons Why Eating Less Makes You Gain Weight
1. Slowed Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Key Fact : BMR peaks in infancy and declines after age 20. Women’s BMR is 6-10% lower than men’s, leading to fat storage in hips/abdomen. Solution : Boost BMR through exercise, hydration, and muscle-building (60-70% of calories are burned via BMR). 2. Reduced Activity = Stagnant Weight Pitfall : Cutting calories without maintaining activity creates a "eat less, move less" cycle. Fix : Daily 30-min cardio + lifestyle tweaks (take stairs, post-dinner walks). 3. Acidic vs. Alkaline Body Chemistry Acidic diets (meat-heavy) slow metabolism and increase toxins. Alkaline diets (veggie-focused) enhance detox. Balance pH with 70% alkaline foods. 4. Eating Habit Traps Speed Eating : Brain takes 20 mins to register fullness. Chew 30x/bite to cut calories. Skipping Breakfast : Triggers protein loss and nighttime overeating (1g fat = 7,000 stored calories). Irregular Meals : Starvation mode burns muscle, not fat. Stick to 3 meals/da...