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Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

If the scale spikes even just a little, do you spiral? I get it because I used to live there too. That anxious, obsessive energy around a number that somehow became the judge and jury of whether our efforts were working. But what if I told you that weight gain during a reverse diet isn’t the enemy and that it might actually be the thing your body’s been begging you for? 

In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most misunderstood yet essential phases in any transformation – reverse dieting and why the fear of gaining weight might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

I’ve seen this fear show up in my DMs, in coaching calls, in casual convos with women who are so ready to break up with diet culture but terrified of what happens when they start eating more. And trust me, I don’t sugarcoat it. Yes, you might see the scale go up… but no, that does NOT mean you’re gaining fat. Inside this episode, I break down exactly what’s happening in your body, why the scale can’t be trusted on its own, and how to finally shift your mindset to work with your metabolism, not against it.

If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s actually going on when the number goes up?” or “How do I know if reverse dieting is right for me?” this is the episode you can’t skip. I’m sharing personal postpartum examples, client stories, and the science-backed strategies I use to help women rebuild their metabolisms, balance their hormones, and see real, lasting results… all without obsessing over every ounce.

This episode isn’t just a pep talk, it’s your permission slip to finally do things differently. So if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but not seeing the payoff, hit play now. Because the real transformation? It’s not just in your body, it’s in your mindset.

Topics covered on gaining weight in a reverse diet:

• Why fearing weight gain during a reverse diet could be the very thing blocking your long-term results
• The difference between ‘weight gain’ and ‘fat gain’ and why confusing the two is holding you back
• Why maintenance isn’t just a “pause” but the place where real body transformation starts to happen
• Why your ideal body might weigh more than you think and how that’s a very good thing
• The exact mindset shift you need to make if you want long-term results without sabotaging your progress or metabolism
• How reverse dieting works, why it’s misunderstood, and what to expect if you’re doing it right
• What to focus on instead of the number on the scale to know if your plan is really working
• The biofeedback signs your body is sending you right now and what they’re trying to tell you about your diet and hormone health

Resources Mentioned:

• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Without Sacrificing A Life Well Lived
• Want to lose fat, fix your metabolism and tone your body for a lifetime without sacrificing the foods you love? Sign up to my transformative 8 week course, The Macro Body Method
• Ready to reach your body transformation goals the right way without restriction, sacrifice, or even dieting? Apply for my 4 month coaching program, The Macro Accelerator 
• Want to take the guesswork out of your nutrition and get a professionally tailored macro count to start transforming your body to look and feel your best? Grab your Custom Macro Assessment

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros
• Subscribe to the show on YouTube @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Episode 4: Should You Want Weight Loss or Fat Loss?
• Episode 15: How to Use the “Maintenance” Phase to Your Advantage
• Episode 17: What is a Reverse Diet & How Does It Work?
• Episode 68: Q&A: When to Enter a Reverse Diet, How Much Time Should You Spend At Maintenance and More!
• Episode 83: 5 Fat Loss Myths Keeping You Stuck (and What You Can Do Today to Start Seeing Progress)

More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

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