Evidence-based Ways to Promote Metabolic Health

Abstract Prescribing weight loss to reverse or prevent cardiometabolic disease may not be effective for yo-yo dieters. Current research on weight control shows that although initial weight loss improves metabolic health, for many people, the weight returns. Part of the reason for this may be the host of biochemicals at work to prevent or reverse lost energy stores. Disruption of homeostasis can trigger compensatory reactions favoring weight gain. Recent evidence supports alternative ways to improve metabolic health in the chronic dieter, including eating intuitively, improving sleep and gut health, and engaging in moderate- and/or high-intensity exercise.