What is refeed?

**CanaDan** · 03-10-2004, 02:28 PM

Please excuse my ignorance but I have never heard this term before. Could someone explain what it is? I've read the refeed and leptin thread and will probably print if off to keep in my 'library' but I don't quite understand the concept.

Thanks,

Dan

**Jodi** · 03-10-2004, 02:35 PM

That thread completly explains what a refeed is!!!

**CanaDan** · 03-10-2004, 02:47 PM

Well it's been a long day so perhaps I missed it. I saw that it went in to an explanation of leptins...if I did miss it then I owe someone an appology.

**Jodi** · 03-10-2004, 02:54 PM

It is in there. This part is what a refeed is.

Eat Your Way Out of Metabolic Hell

So, now you are probably thinking, "How do I increase Leptin?” Ready for this...........Eat lots of Carbs. I'm not necessarily talking slow burning carbs here either folks. I know, most of you reading this right now are thinking is she talking about? Simple explanation: The way to raise Leptin is to actually spill over into your fat cells.

Yes, I said it, SPILL OVER!! In order to fill your muscle glycogen you need carbs, once your glycogen stores are full, you are now spilling over into your fat cells. 1 Step Backwards for 2 Steps Forward. Remember folks you can't get fat in 1 day. This is not a new method of fat loss either. Bodybuilders are doing this everywhere and with fantastic results. A Refeed Day is NOT and I repeat NOT a cheat day. There are rules to this that should be followed to avoid gaining fat during the refeed

Typically a refeed is done every 4-5 days, although the frequency of the refeeds can be adjusted to suit the person. The lower the caloric deficit you've managed to create, and the lower your BF%, the more often you should refeed. Why? Because your leptin levels plummet as your calories drop and your bodyfat decreases; remember, we want to stay out of starvation mode.

How do you know when you should refeed more often, or less often? Unfortunately, it’s a personal process of trial and error; no two people are alike, and the general refeed plan is just that---general. If you find yourself constantly obsessed with food, and if you’re losing a significant amount of muscle and strength, you may have to refeed more often (perhaps every 2 to 3 days).

A refeed may also be shorter or longer in duration. For instance, some prefer to refeed for 24 hours, in which case they may consume anywhere from 25 to 50% above their maintenance caloric intake. For shorter refeeds, such as those that last for 6 to 10 hours, people often do not count their calories; rather, they pack down as much as they can within the designated time-frame to ensure that their fat cells have a hefty bag of new fuel to stoke the metabolic furnace with.

**CanaDan** · 03-10-2004, 03:00 PM

So basically a refeed is just resupplying your body with carbs and fat when you have been on a reduced calorie diet? Maybe I'm over-simplifying it but that's the general idea?

Man, I've learned more from one day on this board then I did in the last two months on the M&F board! You guys, and girls of course, really know your stuff!

**Jodi** · 03-10-2004, 03:02 PM

For the most part yes.

However re-read the thread

A refeed is high carbs ZERO to low fat. You don't want additional fat during a refeed.

**CanaDan** · 03-10-2004, 03:06 PM

Ok. I misunderstood that last line. Like I said, long day. I'm printing it off and reading it a few times tonight to get it straight.

Lucky for me my wife's name is Jodi and being a good husband I've learned to listen to her!

Thank goodness women are smarter then men!

**Paynne** · 03-10-2004, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by CanaDan Man, I've learned more from one day on this board then I did in the last two months on the M&F board! You guys, and girls of course, really know your stuff!

I'm also on the M&F board. The ppl here are definately more advanced.

**Big Smoothy** · 03-12-2004, 07:43 AM

I am a newbie and I read Leptin/refeed thread twice, and still never understood the basic concept of it.

(bending over------> hit me)

**donescobar2000** · 03-12-2004, 11:59 AM

In a nutshell it is used after a couple of days of dieting. While your body is in deficit(dieting) your body will adjust and slow the metabolism. In order to shock your body and to keep fat burning optimal you want to use a refeed to not let the body adjust. You get me?

**iMan323** · 03-12-2004, 02:30 PM

Do you feel carb cycling is more effective for fat loss then a low carb diet (under 1g per lb/bodyweight) with an occasional refeed day?

**Jodi** · 03-12-2004, 02:37 PM

I prefer carb cycling over low carb diets anyday. IMO you don't have the energy for lifting on low carbs. That of course is me and I've had great results with carb cycling.

**Twin Peak** · 03-12-2004, 03:02 PM

I heard that Carb Cycling stuff works well.

**sara** · 03-12-2004, 07:57 PM

**Big Smoothy** · 03-13-2004, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by donescobar2000
In a nutshell it is used after a couple of days of dieting. While your body is in deficit(dieting) your body will adjust and slow the metabolism. In order to shock your body and to keep fat burning optimal you want to use a refeed to not let the body adjust. You get me?

Now I understand completely. Thanks!

**donescobar2000** · 03-13-2004, 04:05 AM

Glad I could help.

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