BODYWEIGHT SET POINT…Why It’s So Hard To Lose Weight (and keep it off)

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[@melaniegraham4535]

I have been struggling with my weight since I graduated university in 2018. The last 2 years have been especially hard, with lockdowns and motivation issues. The set point theory really doesn't make sense from a physiological perspective because your body has to constantly adapt to changes internally and externally. If things were set, you wouldn't have such large fluctuations in weight. I love videos like this because to someone with a background in human biology it seems like common sense, but sometimes you just have to have someone spell it out for you to remind yourself how the body works.

[@TobNessa]

This is exactly it! Love it! thank you! I was a “chubby” kid in my head. I was very athletic and was the tallest girl in my class all through elementary school, 5’2” in fifth grade (which actually is my current height now, not so tall anymore 🤣). But all through middle and high school I never felt like I was skinny. Even when I was a size zero and weighed 105 lbs. now I’m postpartum one year after my fourth kid and even though I’ve lost all the baby weight, almost. I’m 3 lbs away from my weight before my first baby and I still feel like that chubby kid and that I can never get my body back and struggle with seeming to not loose any weight. Then I decided to focus on addressing my stress and sleep and just establishing a better routine and I’ve lost 3 lbs this month. Just trying to take care of myself and not trying to loose weight. Once I can establish a good daily routine for exercise I will focus on strength building and not weight loss. It’s all about mindset and our internal dialogue plays a big role in our overall health. Thank you for another great video!

[@SamElle]

thanks for explaining the science behind it!!! I know I can easily go and read these research papers but I love that you were able to make it into a digestable form for me to understand!!!

[@abbypollock]

Thank YOU for watching 💛🤗

[@averylong9370]

your videos helped me so much when i began changing my habits from over-exercising & eating sub 1000 calories/day to fueling my body in a way that is efficient and effective for me. it is hard to believe that l look practically the same from eating barely anything to now (plus i am a whole heck of a lot happier). thanks for your scientifically backed content!

[@abbypollock]

🥺💛 starting my morning in the feels. I am so proud of you for trusting in and fueling your body! It truly makes it so much easier to show up consistently and actually ENJOY the journey

[@sukab995]

Same thing goes for me i over train i do ton of cardio sessions and heavy weight lifting and I always feel guilty from eating a bit more by training even more my body aches almost everyday, and i look even puffier and bloated all the time im so stuck in this mindset 😭 the idea of resting or even reducing the intensity frightens me 😣😣

[@averylong9370]

@@sukab995 i totally understand. it took me ages to make the leap of faith of fueling my body. but honestly, i am so much happier with how i look now than how i did back then. i have so many fewer “bad-image” days. i will say, it was difficult for me to stop underrating and over exercising. i couldn’t believe anything people said. i seriously thought that they were lying when they said they ate at least 2,000 calories. not to mention the girls who are 3,000…i was in shock. i promise that there is so much freedom in it. keep doing research and you will see that you need to fuel your mind, body, and soul❤️

[@eliset9506]

I was the fittest physically during my 4 years in college and then I graduated, got married, started postgraduate degree and got so busy and gained weight. In hindsight, my undergrad was so stressful and I turned to fitness to cope. It makes so much sense now. Thank you for making this video!

[@ryanjohnson370]

I love the informed commentary. So many on KZbin just preach to you what works for THEM but she always makes to back up her statements with science. I lost a great deal of weight but I know it was through stress and I’m mentally preparing myself for my journey of getting in shape again- knowing good and well I’ll gain weight but trying not to get in my head about the number on the scale. What bugs me more is how many ppl tell me how great I look when I know in my head I’m malnourished. It messes with my head!

[@sheabutterandroses]

Gotta love a video from someone who actually values the science behind exercise/movement (which in my opinion is the core of trully understanding this topic). Much love from a pharmacy student (and avid watcher) in Ireland 👋🏽

[@abbypollock]

💛 appreciate you taking the time to watch! This was such an interesting video to research.

[@alexandriayoung8759]

Lots of love from MI! 💗 I've gained a ton of weight within this last year and haven't done much to get it off. I got out of a bad situation that stressed me out and moved into an environment that allowed me to be much more happier, sedentary as well as eat more. I plan on changing my routine as I can't allow myself to stay in a sedentary lifestyle and also to reign in my food consumption as my mental habit has always been not to waste food. Those are my personal dealings with food, lifestyle, environment, mental and stress of late. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and growth in your journey! I'm happy that you were able to know more and grow to know your past self was rightfully changing due to your environment, family loss, etc.

[@michellebarger]

I needed your “little rant” at the end. Thank you for the reminder! 💛

[@anicordova6736]

I didn't know I needed this so much. So I used to be a shubby kid as well, later on in life I started to workout and be more active in general and I lost all of the weight and kept it off for many years. Ocassionally struggling with small increases due to stress and whanot but I always got back to my ideal weight. Fast forward to 2020, quarantine happened, I went from walking 6km everyday and working out to not moving at all during the day... I gained a lot of weight and I've been struggling so bad to loose it... I started to workout again, I've been doing weight lifting for a whole year now and I have built muscle and I feel strong and I love that but I just don't know how to loose the extra fat... I feel like I look bulky and it drives me crazy... I'm eating at a calorie deficit (wondering if I might be eating too little), I'm doing The Full Body Fit guide to stay consistent and I'm trying my best to stay active in between workout days (going for a long walk, doing some cardio videos, rope jumping) but I still can't loose the weight :( sorry, I kind of wanted to let it all out as I started to do more cardio and changed my diet in November and my goal seems to be so far away, it's very discouraging.

[@DangerouslyActive]

Good to see ya active on yt. Seeing you more on IG

[@marleinajaros114]

Thank you for posting this and reminding us that there are many factors at play. Thank you for addressing lifestyle changes and moving more. I'm probably going to have to watch this a few times 😂

[@jjp6874]

Yes i have been struggling so much for a very long time in figuring out this "mysterious" physical health thing. Although the plan is simple, but is good to know all that information. Thank you Abby!

[@sadafjafari3954]

Thank you for sharing every details with the science

[@samanthaperrin1629]

Hi Abby! I have a request, hopefully you'll read this. I always love watching your videos because I feel more informed about the science behind exercising. I can never follow along to other youtubers, you are absolutely the best imo! Anyway, my mother has had osteopenia for over a decade and has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis in her left hip. I was wondering if you could do a video on how and why exercise helps your bones and what are the best exercises for them. TIA ❤

[@mekenaharvey]

I appreciate your videos so much. I love your approach on topics and your insight💯❤

[@rebek18]

Perfect video for a Monday 😁

[@jjp6874]

The information you gaved is so much but it makes sence to the points were i understood. I catched up in some things. Is so much but although the way to do it is literally very easy. The plan is but the work should become a habit to live better. Thank you so much Abby for that!

[@cassiem6029]

I swear I thought you were gonna drop a mic at the end of this! That was FI-YAH!!👌👌

[@Foxbody_man7]

Great stuff I’m trying to cut up and be more healthy thanks for the video!

[@aprildanae7487]

Would love a continuation of your ‘How to become a runner’ video. Specifically form, footwear, and preventing injury. Selfishly my ankles have been busted over a dozen times tripping on trails…so only flat surface running for me lol.

[@pdxtom]

I've read articles about the concept of a "set point" that was established by an individual maintaining a specific weight for a long period...not that it was "pre-determined" but that it was something established through habits. They observed that the "magic number" seemed to be around 100 days...that is, after maintaining a consistent weight for a minimum of 100 days it would be easier to bounce back if weight was gained. My own experience has been pretty consistent with that idea.

[@lifewithmally]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!

[@Memequeen89]

You’re the only person who has addressed this concept online without being super condescending/tough love about it.

[@MrKillerRC]

In 2015 I lost 210 pounds in 2 years with diet and exercise. I maintained a weight of 175 pounds for about 2 months. Then slowly about half the weight came back. I got complacent and thought I had beaten my monster. Now I’m trying to claw my way back, but getting momentum and motivation is hard.

[@magsmotionless3515]

Keep going with your fitness journey! I believe in you!

[@Taureanfitness]

Thank you for doing this video, You're a really intelligent young woman who I admire and I am along theYou're a really intelligent young woman who I admire and I am along the same lines of thinking and have been for a long time. It's frustrating when a professional tells you otherwise and you're like how can I make them see the light.

[@swinxfee]

Oh damnn im really early this time! I feel a power coming over me.

[@nataliaagudelo6571]

Hi Abby, In 2021 I started taking Seed after seeing it in one of your videos. It has change my life, I thought being bloated and in pain was just something I had to accept living with. In addition, it allows me to see the results when I am exercising and eating well, which helps with motivation. hope everyone seeing this gives it a try. I trust your information, and coming from you it was a must try. Thank you!!

[@abbypollock]

This makes me so happy to hear 💛 while bloating is normal, it doesn’t need to be your normal! That realization and the steps I took to work on it made such an impact on my quality of life and I’m so glad you’ve done the same 🙏

[@mayrabasurto3243]

What seed? Link please 🙏 😢

[@mayrabasurto3243]

Nevermind I seen the link

[@Taureanfitness]

It was perfect timing that you did a video on set point wait because I'vs Change quite a bit of weight Recently and it's really bothering me I can't stand it I feel really out of shape I thought it was my body naturally fighting back to gain more bodyfat because I have previously gone through a severe deprivation And lost an absurd amount of weight.However it turns out that I've just had absolutely sedentary terrible habits the last 6However it turns out that I've just had absolutely sedentary terrible habits the last 6 months to a year so hello that would be why I gain weight and particularly fat

[@oliviaschiattarella6022]

Love this. People make so many excuses. Yes, some people have more stressful/hectic lifestyles, but your health is critical. It should be everyone’s first priority as often as is possible. Focus on what you can control and optimize it. 💪

[@1CarpeDiem]

I'm glad that you talked about set point theory. When I was reading about it, I had the same questions about obesity and also the fact that I always noticed when my activity levels (walking to work or school vs driving) changed, so does my weight. However, my food intake I typically have to make a conscious effort. Stephanie Buttermore seems to think set point theory was at work with her all in journey. I would be interested to see what your thoughts are on that. If it is set point theory at work, would it have to do with her leptin/ghrelin levels being a little messed up 🙂

[@abbypollock]

It’s definitely an interesting topic! I’ve loved digging more into the science of metabolism and weight loss these past few months to even better understand my own body 💛 Everybody is unique but I think that’s the cool thing about settling point theory. You can be “in balance” with your body at various points, depending where you’re at on your journey.

[@tammystiletto]

Stephanie’s journey was about fixing her appetite, so that might actually be a slightly different subject here.

[@nano3014]

I lost 25lbs a few years ago even with a diagnosis of hashimotos and on top of discovering my love of running, I was also doing an autoimmune protocol to address some food allergy issues. I was not counting calories at all. I was intuively eating whole foods. Fast forward two years later, a pregnancy and a now toddler, I do notice my diet has been off and steps have decreased and I'm right back to that 20 plus extra pounds... You're definitely not doomed. My body has been focused on feeding a baby for two years and the extra calories and fat were needed.

[@happybubblemanfan]

I don’t know about nutrition but I get so starved that I eat flour and milk mixed together. I fail at dieting because my body reacts strongly to even small calorie deficits.

[@loveandhappiness1111]

You are probably way off from experiencing menopause, but I'm 49 and in menopause and my body has completely changed. I had your physique in my 30's and no matter what you do during menopause, your body stores everything as fat. I've had to start keto and fasted cardio just to keep half my physique. Yeah...hormones are awful!!

[@tcorrea6116]

go to a homeopathic dr they can help you

[@micaylapedler1159]

I can definitely relate to this. Also 49 and been super active through my 30's and early to mid 40's running marathons and going to gym. I am not running as much although I still keep very active but have still gained about 6kgs which I just cannot lose despite also doing Keto (did lose a bit then) and intermittent fasting.

[@foxiefair123]

@@xxtine3469 Honestly, there are obesagens (sp?) in our environment, in plastics, and our foods to name a few. That and estrogen dominance can cause endocrine disruption. I’ve taken DIM which helped me a lot. Perhaps check into that and see if it helps you.

[@MizsLeeLee]

I’m going through the same thing 2020 really effect my fitness journey and I gain a lot of stubborn fat from not having my routine and my sleeping pattern was crazy and still is but that effect my body alot but now I’m back on track with my routine and working on the stubborn fat and dieting, I want to be more lean and toned do you have any videos on how to loose stubborn fat ? Thanks for this video it nice to know I’m on the right track, your content is amazing been a sub for years x

[@inkaleuschner6686]

I know that pre- and probiotics are healthy. Unfortunately they make my digestive problem even worse, although I took high quality products. What really helps me is a metabolic diet for six weeks a year including L-Carnithine on a homeopathic basis. Then I can keep my weight for more than half a year. It's good to do this diet once or twice a year because it is very healthy anyway (detoxing etc,)

[@joannapatterson4625]

If you’re eating mainly whole foods and listening to hunger and fullness cues your body will eventually fall within your lower set point range.

[@AzzyC25]

It sounds like that from around 8:00, there may be psychological factors at play as well. Like the brain subconsciously rewards itself with things like parking closer to the shop rather than further and in order to keep the energy in vs energy out thing going, we need to try be a bit more conscious of the little every day movements and actively make the decisions rather than subconsciously. 🤔Feel like what your saying in some of your videos can also be tied in what the guy from Better Ideas says in terms of getting out of ruts and creating better routines.

[@hlulanizitha9920]

She's reached final form

[@devils_night570]

could you possibly make a video on what to do to gain weight? i know it might be strange but i’m trying to gain weight and struggling

[@madisonsmith3224]

I am in the beginning of changing my habits and lifestyle with the goal of losing body fat. I heard you mention being in a calorie deficit “for an extended period of time”. About How long does it take for the body to adjust to this change?

[@empressgoose]

Non related question: are you still doing intermittent fasting? And would it break your fast to take a medication during your fast? I feel like your body wouldn’t metabolize medicine the same way it does food. But I’ve never seen anyone address this.

[@elgatosiesta]

I was trying to get down 15% body fat last year. I could only it down to 19%…🤷‍♂️

[@jjp6874]

I'm interested in the product. Since it can help with bloating and many more things. Right now i am just adapting a new lifestyle change and not taking any products. And im giving it time to heal. So i guess ill see.

[@brooketerry8404]

Hey abby I have a question for you! To prevent metabolic slow down, did you some sort of diet break or mini cut cycles when dieting? Or did you just stick at a deficit the entire way and reverse after? Thank you so much!!!

[@abbypollock]

I didn’t diet to achieve this 💛 if you want to learn more about metabolism or my weight loss journey - I have more videos on my channel!

[@brooketerry8404]

@@abbypollock oh perfect! I’m new to your channel so I will check them out! Thank you so much!❤️

[@annabellehodgson4145]

10:44 "and yet I blamed my body" this was such an "ah-ha" moment for me.

[@staceyflores2080]

Is any probiotic and prebiotic still helpful? I like the idea of Synbiotic but it is a bit expensive for me at the moment.

[@NicoleMarie.]

I always believed that longer you stayed at single weight the harder it was or more effort it took to lose weight beyond that point, similar to muscle memory.

[@vinnii3065]

I love how in these videos there's always a point of calling the bs.....like how self limiting beliefs tell you you've always been like this, the lie of body types, and the mention of growing up chubby. It's cool, I'm not crying :') I didn't need to hear this bit of hope more than anything else

[@evecarter617]

What is your usual tdee for the day or average for the week?

[@Jeffa101]

What is the best way to lose weight from your body and especially your face? I can’t seem to get rid of my face fat / chubby cheeks. What is the best way to do this?

[@happybubblemanfan]

I eat beans straight out of a can. It’s a surprise that I gain weight considering I am willing to eat some pretty horrendous things

[@Lili-cv1de]

I think the set point theory is true but most people these days are just not at all in tune with their bodies (e.g. watching a lot of tv = subconscious eating, college = more stress etc.)

[@jessicauhas7442]

How do cycles of cutting and bulking affect your "reservoir"

[@jillianr.2505]

What does your exercise routine look like these days?

[@MyVersionOfHealthy]

the flaw in your thinking here is that you seem to refuse to accept the idea that some people's set points are labeled as obese. obesity is not a thing in nature, it's an arbitrary category that we've created. No one is "born obese" because we don't apply the obesity category to newborns. Some people are just naturally heavier, even if you don't like it.

[@pulelovesme]

While you do cite a scientific theory, most of this video seems like your commentary and it’s apparent that you have a bias based on your ability to lose your “stubborn 20 lbs”. Body types absolutely do exist. Two people can exercise and eat exactly the same and have very different bodies. I agree that healthy habits can prevent obesity, however body fat and muscle levels can vary significantly despite two people practicing the same habits because of their genetics/body type.

[@illianamaxwell]

Sorry nothing related to the video... Your eyebrows looks really good..If you could clean a bit more of your eyebrows/make-up from the middle section.. it would look great..❤️

[@Mj00527z]

Hey you! Cross fit Beauty. ❤💘🤷‍♂️