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Why your body burns less as you diet (adaptive thermogenesis)

Why your body burns less as you diet (adaptive thermogenesis)

You were losing well, then the scale stuck even though you ate the same. Your body quietly turned down its burn beyond what your smaller size explains. This normal slowdown is called adaptive thermogenesis, and it is not damage.

1 Aug 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You did everything right for three weeks. You logged every roti in Burnie. You walked each morning. Then the scale just stopped. Same food, same effort, no reward. Before you blame yourself, meet a quiet trick your body plays. Scientists call it adaptive thermogenesis. Think of it as your body turning down its inner heater. This short read explains what it is, why it is normal, and why it is not your fault.

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