Do Diet Breaks Improve Fat Loss & Metabolism? (New Scientific Research)

New research weighs in on full diet breaks. Are they better for fat loss and preserving metabolism???

GET MASS (Research Review):

Guide to Flexible Dieting:

-------------------------------

▹ MY ARM TRAINING SCIENCE VIDEO →

-------------------------------

FOLLOW ME ▹

PODCAST ‣ IceCream4PRs on iTunes

-------------------------------

IN THIS VIDEO ▹

Scientific References:

GET MASS (Research Review):

-------------------------------

MY SUPPLEMENTS
‣ Use discount code JEFF to save 30%

RISE Clothing
‣ Use discount code JEFF10 to save 10%

Get channel merch here:

MUSIC
‣ Lakey Inspired - Going Up

-------------------------------

This video was edited by Rashaun using Final Cut Pro X

-------------------------------

I'm 5'5, 173 lbs

[BlakeMcTavishe]

I've been on a diet break for a few years now

[DrummerJacob]

I ordered a pizza after my workout tonight because I ran outta healthy stuff at home. Came here for validation that somehow its the best thing I could have done.

[AdamMc]

I think the psychological element of the diet break is the most effective part.

[samanthastanford]

I was so hesitant when my coach wanted to diet break me, but just 3 days into it, I hit my lowest weigh-in after stagnating for over a week. The extra calories completely reenergized me and made me feel more than ready to hit my diet hard again once I took 10 days in a diet break. Body responded fantastic once I got back into a deficit.

[AmabossReally]

Next to Christmas season? Coincidence? I don't think so. Important? Probably. Scientific? Definitely. Hotel? Trivago.

[dietrichhovener]

Yes because for most people eating maintenance calories is already a diet... compared to normal life

[Dannymabley]

1:26 what did that microphone ever do to you man

[neoprimed]

In comparison to your older videos (still great information), these are much more well put together. From speaking, to editing, to explaining the studies. I’m taking note on how to use animations to better explain studies. Great job, man! You have my support.

[demi]

Yes please do the shorter 2-3 day refeed science video!!

[krstn_marie]

I would def love to see a video on 1-2 day refeed science!

[fitiwthw]

I'm glad you made a video with more references to scientific articles again, they had recently been lacking in your videos in my opinion. Keep up the good work Jeff!

[raphaelmorgenshtern]

Just wanted to share my experience. I dropped from 260 to 159 on a strict fairly aggressive diet with no breaks but when I was 165 and knew that I wanted to hit that 100 pound mark I had to push myself beyond suffering to step on that scale one day and see the majestic 159 that I knew to some extent wasn’t real cause of waterweight. I started eating more and in more of a IIFYM style and found my calories a lot more enjoyable and easy to control. Next thing I know, I hit 157 on the scale feeling absolutely amazing after eating Frosted Flakes the previous day. Flexible dieting and maintaining metabolism are key to feeling great and making absolutely insane progress.

[DoNtSaSMeWoMaN]

Would love to hear about what the science is behind 1-2 day diet breaks! Thanks for the great videos Jeff!

[adamyo]

Yes please do a idea on refeed days. I find during long periods of calorie restriction, a refeed day or 2 every couple of weeks really reinvigorates me. Curious to see what the science says about that. Thanks!

[evanescence]

You and Stephanie are the only YouTubers I trust when it comes to stuff like this because you always explain the science behind every topic.
Nice work.

[travisdip]

You are my favorite fitness person on Youtube. I love the studies and science behind everything you say.

[paulareilly]

Great info, I had a coach for 18 months, not even one treat meal the whole time. I was already lean after 4 months. Insanity. An extra 400 calories used wisely would have been Heaven!

[Rover]

Two weeks may not be necessary. That's just what they studied. A day or two of relaxed eating may trigger the physiologic mechanism responsible for increased metabolism. Bodybuilders have known about cheat days for decades. Nothing new here, really. What we need is to find out at what point you get maximum benefit for minimum time off-diet. My guess is you don't need an entire two weeks.

[Wakeforsunrise]

Thank you for all of your help, Jeff. You've always been a big help.

[Allpall]

Thanks, this was a really interesting, thorough and scientific analysis/ critique of these studies. I'm pleasantly surprised to find this sort of content on youtube. Keep up the good work!!