
Positive Weight Regain: What Happens After the Diet? - Martin MacDonald
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Jan 17, 2026 In this discussion, nutrition coach Martin MacDonald shares his expertise in aggressive dieting strategies and multi-phasic approaches to body weight management. He explores the science behind muscle retention, the crucial role of refeeds and diet breaks, and the psychological aspects of dieting. MacDonald emphasizes the importance of compassionate weight management, discusses the genetics of body fat regulation, and highlights how practical dieting can support long-term health without extreme measures.
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Calculator Tweaked After Real-Life Surprise
- Martin describes testing the calculator on Steve and seeing low calorie recommendations that felt rough in practice.
- That mismatch inspired building refeed and safety stops into the tool.
Plan 'Positive' Regain Before Maintenance
- Use a positive weight regain (planned regain) calculation when moving to maintenance.
- Expect and accept predictable scale increases; plan them into maintenance to avoid panic and overeating.
Use Breaks To Diagnose Plateaus
- Use diet breaks to assess why progress stalled: water retention, constipation, cortisol, or other factors.
- Treat diet breaks as diagnostic windows, not failures.
