26/12/2025
One of the most common fears people have when considering and starting Metabolic Balance® is that any pause in structure, such as a treat meal, will derail their progress. ⚠️❌
But research suggests the opposite may be true when these breaks are planned and intentional.
In the MATADOR study, participants followed the same total amount of energy restriction.
One group restricted continuously.
The other took structured breaks, eating at maintenance for short periods before returning to a calorie deficit.
The group who incorporated these breaks experienced more fat loss, less metabolic slowdown, and better long-term outcomes.
Even though both groups had the same overall restriction, the intermittent approach produced a stronger response.
This aligns beautifully with the Metabolic Balance philosophy.
👉We do not restrict endlessly.
👉We use a structured plan to shift the metabolism and support long-term lifestyle change, while also allowing carefully timed treat meals and breaks to prevent the body from pushing back.
Sustainable results don’t come from restriction without end.
They come from working with your metabolism and finding out what works for you.
The MATADOR study was conducted in adult men with obesity.
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