Food Mass Effect
Weight increase from the physical mass of food and liquid in the body.
The scale reflects everything inside your body, not just fat. After a large meal, weight can increase simply because of the food and water you consumed. This effect is temporary and resolves as digestion progresses. Understanding this helps prevent overreacting to short-term changes.
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Related glossary terms
Boring Meal Strategy
Using repetitive meals to reduce decision fatigue and overeating.
Decision Collapse
Reducing all food decisions to a simple rule, such as not eating during a fast.
Environment Design
Structuring surroundings to reduce temptation and simplify decisions.
Food Environment
The availability and visibility of food that influences eating behavior.
Friction Removal
Eliminating obstacles that make adherence harder.
Gut Reactivation
Restart of digestion after a fasting period.
Habit Hunger
Hunger driven by routine or timing rather than physical need.
Safe Foods
Foods that are predictable and easy to control in portions.