Key Takeaway: If scale weight has stagnated for >3 weeks in an energy deficit, implement a 48-hour diet break at maintenance calories to normalize leptin and reduce cortisol-induced water retention.
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Scientific References & Clinical Studies
- Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete — J Int Soc Sports Nutr. Trexler ET et al.
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