Understanding the complexities of body weight regulation.
Set point theory suggests that your body has an innate weight range it strives to maintain. If you’re losing weight, your metabolism slows down, and you feel hungrier to stay within your range. Conversely, if you overeat, your metabolism speeds up, and hunger signals decrease to prevent excessive weight gain. This theory may explain why many people struggle to lose weight and why 80% regain lost weight within 2-5 years.
While evidence from animal studies supports set point theory, critics question its relevance to humans, noting that most people in Western countries gain weight over time despite this supposed regulation.
