Can moving more and eating more help keep weight off?
Increasing energy flux to decrease the biological drive toward weight regain after weight loss - A proof-of-concept pilot study.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Hunger and fullness improved without changes in insulin or glucose.
Common nutrition advice says blood sugar control = appetite control. This study shows appetite can be regulated independently — suggesting physical activity may directly influence brain hunger signals.
Practical Takeaways
After losing weight, add 500 kcal/day of exercise and increase daily food intake by ~20-30% to potentially boost metabolism and reduce hunger.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Hunger and fullness improved without changes in insulin or glucose.
Common nutrition advice says blood sugar control = appetite control. This study shows appetite can be regulated independently — suggesting physical activity may directly influence brain hunger signals.
Practical Takeaways
After losing weight, add 500 kcal/day of exercise and increase daily food intake by ~20-30% to potentially boost metabolism and reduce hunger.
Publication
Journal
Clinical nutrition ESPEN
Year
2016
Authors
Hunter L. Paris, Rebecca M. Foright, Kelsey Werth, Lauren Larson, Joseph W. Beals, Kimberly A Cox-York, C. Bell, C. Melby
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When two people consume the same net calorie deficit, their resting metabolic rates and hormone levels may differ depending on how much total energy they are expending through activity and metabolism.
When the body processes a large amount of energy from food and physical activity, it burns more calories at rest, breaks down more fat, and reduces feelings of hunger, regardless of whether total calorie intake exceeds or falls short of expenditure.
After losing weight, obese adults feel fuller during the day when they consume and burn more energy, compared to when they consume and burn less energy, even when blood sugar and insulin levels are similar.
After losing weight, obese adults who eat more calories and burn more energy each day do not show different changes in calorie burning after meals or in blood sugar and insulin levels compared to those who eat fewer calories and burn less energy.
After losing weight, obese adults who burn more calories through activity and diet do not show different blood sugar or insulin responses after meals compared to those who burn fewer calories.