The body has a set point for weight that it tries to maintain from "summary" of Always Hungry? by DAVID. S. LUDWIG
The body has a system in place to regulate body weight, much like it does for other important functions like temperature and blood pressure. This system is governed by a complex interplay of hormones and brain signals that work together to keep our weight within a certain range, known as the "set point". This set point is not fixed, but rather dynamic and can shift in response to various factors such as diet, physical activity, and stress. When we try to lose weight through traditional methods like calorie restriction, our body perceives this as a threat to its survival and triggers a cascade of biological responses to resist weight loss. This includes increased hunger, decreased metabolism, and a shift towards storing more fat. As a result, the body fights back against our efforts to lose weight and often leads to weight regain once we go off the diet. This is why so many people struggle to maintain long-term weight loss despite their best efforts. By understanding the body's natural tendency to resist weight loss, we can begin to approach weight management in a more sustainable and effective way. This involves focusing on the quality of the food we eat rather than just the quantity, as well as addressing underlying hormonal imbalances that may be driving weight gain. By working with our body's natural systems rather than against them, we can achieve lasting weight loss and improved health outcomes.
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