114. Explaining Set Point Theory, Overshoot and Weight Redistribution in HA and ED Recovery

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s podcast Lucy McConnell and I are going to be talking about Set Point Theory, which states</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">that our bodies have a preset weight range hardwired into our DNA. According to this theory, our weight and how much it changes from that set point might be limited.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode we’re going to be discussing:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What set point theory is</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How much of our makeup is genetically determined including weight</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The factors that influence bodyweight</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The systems in the body that regulate weight to maintain this set point</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What happens when you go above and below your set point</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The overshoot phenomenon </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How long weight redistribution takes to occur</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Plus tips for navigating weight restoration and bodyweight redistribution in hypothalamic amenorrhea and eating disorder recovery</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>❤️<strong> <a href= "https://sarahlizking.com/email-list/">Join my newsletter list</a> </strong>for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook "31 Ways to Boost Your Body Image"</p> <p>❤️ <strong>Ready to get your period back?</strong> Join the next round of Healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea! This 8-week, hybrid group and 1:1 coaching program is designed