Adjusting Macros in a Reverse Diet

Not Just Gym Girls · Mar 4, 2026 · 22m

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common questions we hear about reverse dieting: which macro actually increases first, carbs, fats, or protein? We walk through the real goal of a reverse diet is, adjusting macros, the biggest mistakes people make during a reverse, and how to know if your metabolism is actually responding. Most importantly, we talk about why reverse dieting isn’t a one-size-fits-all strategy and how context matters when restoring metabolism, hormones, and training performance. If you’ve ever felt confused about what a reverse diet should actually look like…