Here's What Dieting Actually Does to Your Metabolism, According to Scientists ADAM COLLINS & AOIFE EGAN, THE CONVERSATION 17 FEBRUARY 2021 When it comes to dieting, research shows the majority of people will regain some – if not most – of the weight they've lost. While there are many reasons why this weight regain may happen, some popular claims online are that it's because dieting permanently wrecks your metabolism. But while it's true that dieting slows your metabolism, it also improves your metabolism in many positive ways.
When we talk about metabolism, we're typically referring to your metabolic rate. This is the number of calories your body burns at rest. Of course, the more activity we do, the more calories we burn.