The overlooked, underrated nutrition phase
Introduction:
Maintenance is hands down the most misunderstood nutrition phase. People tend to think it’s a time when nothing happens, or worse, they treat it as a free-for-all with their food. As a trainer and nutrition coach, I’ve seen the power of maintenance for overall health, hormones, mental well-being, and performance.
Most women/men spend their lives chasing weight loss, only to rebound because they’re afraid to move out of a deficit. They yo-yo between fat loss and weight gain, never finding the balance they crave. But here’s the truth: maintenance is where the real magic happens. If you’ve felt stuck in a cycle of dieting, it’s because maintenance hasn’t been fully embraced. This article will break down why maintenance is the most important yet underrated phase—and how it can completely transform your body and mindset.