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Metabolic Headwinds

Meaning

Metabolic Headwinds is a clinical metaphor used to describe the complex, multi-factorial physiological and hormonal resistance encountered by individuals attempting to achieve and maintain significant weight loss. This phenomenon is driven by adaptive thermogenesis, where the body decreases its energy expenditure disproportionately to the reduction in body mass, and by persistent changes in appetite-regulating hormones. These forces collectively push the body back toward its previous, higher weight set point, presenting a significant and persistent challenge to long-term weight management.