February 2014 PMID 24571926

Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete.

Eric T Trexler, Abbie E Smith-Ryan, Layne E Norton

Mentions

167
Peak: 7 in Feb 2021
across 6 sources since Feb 2019

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287,951

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

These discussions reflect a strong interest and engagement around the article, with posts citing specific research and debating weight loss strategies, such as the hormonal effects and metabolic adaptations, demonstrating their relevance and potential influence on athletic and dietary practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the research, with some highlighting its importance for athletes and weight management strategies.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, referencing specific studies, research implications, and critiques of weight loss methods.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include detailed critiques, citations of scientific sources, and debates, indicating meaningful involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest awareness of the research's significance for understanding metabolic adaptations, potentially influencing athletic practices and weight management approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • Optimizing body composition offers athletes a competitive edge, but weight reduction involves hormonal, mitochondrial, and energy-expenditure changes that can slow down weight loss and promote regaining weight.
  • The article reviews how metabolic adaptations occur during weight loss in athletes, including hormonal shifts and decreases in energy expenditure, which can make sustained weight management challenging.
  • It also offers strategies for effective weight reduction and long-term weight maintenance, emphasizing the importance of understanding these metabolic changes for athletic performance and health.]

Top posts

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Dani Trainer
@Dani_trainer_ · X

Durante una restricción calórica, el metabolismo basal (lo que gastamos en reposo por el hecho de estar vivos) puede reducirse hasta un 15%. Esto explica por qué surgen estancamientos en las fases de pérdida de grasa https://t.co/7THrvHpnlt

Dec 13, 2021 · 42 likes · 4 shares · 18,444 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

@BioLayne wrote a paper saying the exact same thing. Who's the clown? "This may decrease the rate of weight loss, but attenuate unfavorable adaptations that challenge successful reduction of fat mass." https://t.co/EPAyjSGTNu @drjasonfung https://t.co/L47iy89v6Y https://t.co/LYSnOIjP28

Feb 5, 2021 · 20 likes · 6 shares · 28,255 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

Fuente: https://t.co/4lyO5T1k4i

Jun 16, 2023 · 16 likes · 1 share · 107,749 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@mistergoodgod Metabolic adaptation to weight loss https://t.co/2VRPhLxFae

Jun 25, 2022 · 8 likes · 79,002 followers View post →
キョウコ
@kyok0starves · X

@NoS0uLJustD3m0n @ME0WSTIC https://t.co/vHHhffkvl1 This study explores how dynamic eating is best for weightloss due to metabolic adaptation

Oct 27, 2025 · 7 likes · 10 followers View post →
Paras Chopra
@paraschopra · X

@code_401 Metabolic adaptation happens on calorie deficit which reduces resting metabolic rate. https://t.co/Nf1vzebuFy You have to reduce daily calories even more. How much are you eating?

Sep 18, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 220,681 followers View post →

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キョウコ
@kyok0starves · X

@NoS0uLJustD3m0n @ME0WSTIC https://t.co/vHHhffkvl1 This study explores how dynamic eating is best for weightloss due to metabolic adaptation

Oct 27, 2025 · 7 likes · 10 followers View post →
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@1msorussophobic · X

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Feb 17, 2025 · 221 followers View post →
新澤オルト
@OrthoAlt · X

ちょっと古いけど参考になりそう https://t.co/RiG68dkFzP

Apr 15, 2024 · 1,073 followers View post →
Thomas
@Lindhacker · X

@rich_lynna31339 @SpyderKards Well, congratulations… You’re now on the very edge of giving up Long term calorie restriction is impossible Because the hormone Ghrelin kicks in and it FORCES you to overeat Thus long calorie restriction actually sends you well on the way to obesity https://t.co/1YF2QloHry

Mar 15, 2024 · 1,296 followers View post →
Jeremy Ethier
@JeremyEthier95 · X

If you’re interested in the exact research studies mentioned above - (1) https://t.co/s8Xjn0Sk8z (2) https://t.co/8BarXhMwfZ https://t.co/lwOP1zpAYd (3) https://t.co/OqTbaqzbQO (4) https://t.co/iGvrmjPvbG

Aug 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,283 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

@musclemitchell7 @BioLayne Yes, I read it. It's why I have so little respect for him. He advises people to do something he knows is harmful. "Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete" https://t.co/gNLBsLj5Pn

Jun 20, 2023 · 2 likes · 28,255 followers View post →
Frixxxi
@Friidiiee · X

RT @SaulNutri: Fuente: https://t.co/4lyO5T1k4i

Jun 16, 2023 · 1 share · 564 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

Fuente: https://t.co/4lyO5T1k4i

Jun 16, 2023 · 16 likes · 1 share · 107,749 followers View post →
Leigh
@BsfCoaching · X

@eball0911 @That_Cajun_Guy @Mangan150 Overall calorie expenditure matters, if you deny this then you clearly do not have any understanding of how weight gain or weight loss even occurs. Understand basic total daily energy expenditure before making silly comments like this. https://t.co/lVX6PZgjoy https://t.co/8gKOa8bX8L

Apr 21, 2023 · 27 followers View post →
Ply
@Ask_Ply · X

https://t.co/UPUrXkrBdX key message: weight loss can only be achieved safely if done in a stepwise, incremental fashion, utilising small energy deficits to ensure a gradual rate of weight loss.

Jan 25, 2023 · 13 followers View post →
Mark Down
@MarcK95777838 · X

@GeekNfit @Retweet70693564 Dans mon cas il y a eu une grosse carence en vitamine D, perte totale d’nrj => plus de sport => fonte musculaire= > baisse du métabolisme. Sur les adaptations métaboliques mais tu dois connaître https://t.co/Smr283xhSK

Dec 22, 2022 · 117 followers View post →
Alba
@nomadiccatalyst · X

RT @paraschopra: @code_401 Metabolic adaptation happens on calorie deficit which reduces resting metabolic rate. https://t.co/Nf1vzebuFy Y…

Sep 19, 2022 · 1 share · 44 followers View post →
Paras Chopra
@paraschopra · X

@code_401 Metabolic adaptation happens on calorie deficit which reduces resting metabolic rate. https://t.co/Nf1vzebuFy You have to reduce daily calories even more. How much are you eating?

Sep 18, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 220,681 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

@pjungar It's why he pushes an approach his own research shows is harmful. Trexler, E. T., Smith-Ryan, A. E., & Norton, L. E. (2014). Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: Implications for the athlete. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition... https://t.co/XtzmfiR6gY

Jul 29, 2022 · 3 likes · 28,255 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@mistergoodgod Metabolic adaptation to weight loss https://t.co/2VRPhLxFae

Jun 25, 2022 · 8 likes · 79,002 followers View post →
Neal Asher
@nealasher · X

Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete - PMC https://t.co/ooZMkNVCaS

Mar 22, 2022 · 13,043 followers View post →
Edward Johansen
@EdJJohansen · X

@Vpianos @RealKidPoker Here’s some more https://t.co/G30KiHG7WP

Dec 30, 2021 · 92 followers View post →
JOSE CHEJUAN GARCIA
@CHEJUANG · X

RT @Dani_trainer_: Durante una restricción calórica, el metabolismo basal (lo que gastamos en reposo por el hecho de estar vivos) puede red…

Dec 14, 2021 · 4 shares · 806 followers View post →
Kalistenika Motivación
@KalistenikaM · X

RT @Dani_trainer_: Durante una restricción calórica, el metabolismo basal (lo que gastamos en reposo por el hecho de estar vivos) puede red…

Dec 14, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,097 followers View post →
Mirelis Peralta
@esamuchacha · X

RT @Dani_trainer_: Durante una restricción calórica, el metabolismo basal (lo que gastamos en reposo por el hecho de estar vivos) puede red…

Dec 13, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,564 followers View post →
Oscar Andres
@OscarAndresMD · X

RT @Dani_trainer_: Durante una restricción calórica, el metabolismo basal (lo que gastamos en reposo por el hecho de estar vivos) puede red…

Dec 13, 2021 · 4 shares · 555 followers View post →
Dani Trainer
@Dani_trainer_ · X

Durante una restricción calórica, el metabolismo basal (lo que gastamos en reposo por el hecho de estar vivos) puede reducirse hasta un 15%. Esto explica por qué surgen estancamientos en las fases de pérdida de grasa https://t.co/7THrvHpnlt

Dec 13, 2021 · 42 likes · 4 shares · 18,444 followers View post →
Toyoki@Myotherapist
@tykgt5 · X

ほなトライアスロン、マラソン、長距離スイマー全員太りやすいん? 体重が落ちることと食事制限が代謝を落として体重を維持しようとする普通に起こる体の反応 この論文2014年のやけど、ダイエットとかリバウンドのこととか書いてあるし結構いい https://t.co/j7WeQBeI6V https://t.co/TCq1Ul2Fwe

Sep 30, 2021 · 375 followers View post →
DietWeightLossProducts
@DietWei88284829 · X

Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete https://t.co/SngE8dp4Ql

Sep 6, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

@JDrewsyBC 2/2 "...minimize the energy deficit, attenuate weight loss, and promote weight regain." "Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete" https://t.co/XtzmfiR6gY

Jul 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 28,255 followers View post →
Leon ૮ • ﻌ - ა
@softakukinnie · X

@justdoityoh https://t.co/vLmY5AssPN

Mar 11, 2021 · 1 like · 523 followers View post →
Dr Pran Yoganathan
@pran_dr · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: @BioLayne wrote a paper saying the exact same thing. Who's the clown? "This may decrease the rate of weight loss, but…

Feb 6, 2021 · 6 shares · 11,254 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: @BioLayne wrote a paper saying the exact same thing. Who's the clown? "This may decrease the rate of weight loss, but…

Feb 6, 2021 · 6 shares · 8,597 followers View post →
GG
@GG_RPh · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: @BioLayne wrote a paper saying the exact same thing. Who's the clown? "This may decrease the rate of weight loss, but…

Feb 5, 2021 · 6 shares · 174 followers View post →
Still here
@Corneiten · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: @BioLayne wrote a paper saying the exact same thing. Who's the clown? "This may decrease the rate of weight loss, but…

Feb 5, 2021 · 6 shares · 1,076 followers View post →
Steven J. Kelly
@StJohnsPriest · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: @BioLayne wrote a paper saying the exact same thing. Who's the clown? "This may decrease the rate of weight loss, but…

Feb 5, 2021 · 6 shares · 3,261 followers View post →
DoctorTro
@DoctorTro · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: @BioLayne wrote a paper saying the exact same thing. Who's the clown? "This may decrease the rate of weight loss, but…

Feb 5, 2021 · 6 shares · 160,472 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

@BioLayne wrote a paper saying the exact same thing. Who's the clown? "This may decrease the rate of weight loss, but attenuate unfavorable adaptations that challenge successful reduction of fat mass." https://t.co/EPAyjSGTNu @drjasonfung https://t.co/L47iy89v6Y https://t.co/LYSnOIjP28

Feb 5, 2021 · 20 likes · 6 shares · 28,255 followers View post →
Dr. Will Murtagh | PT, DPT, CSCS, CISSN
@WillMurtagh_DPT · X

@SquatsDeadlifts @Fit_Nube_ Here’s a great article on the metabolic adaptations during weight loss from the ISSN https://t.co/Tk9Q96Nwe7

Oct 27, 2020 · 1 like · 127 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

「脂肪を燃やすな!(=T3の減少)」と「脂肪をためろ!(=コルチゾールの増加)」という2つの命令が同時に出ていることになる https://t.co/KmZMqCc2by #自分用メモ

Jul 24, 2020 · 178 followers View post →
Brian Wiley
@BrianWiley_ · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: @DoctorTro Not according to Layme it doesn't! "Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete" htt…

Jan 20, 2020 · 1 share · 13,295 followers View post →
@Fabandfitover50
@fabandfitover50 · X

Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete https://t.co/81Jr7a0rbD

Feb 26, 2019 · 2,605 followers View post →