Set point theory

Set Point Theory suggests that our bodies have a natural weight range or "set point" that they attempt to maintain. This set point is influenced by genetics, metabolism, and lifestyle, like diet and exercise. When we lose or gain weight, our body activates mechanisms—like changing hunger levels or altering metabolism—to return to this set point. This theory helps explain why many people struggle to maintain weight loss or gain. It highlights the body's resilience in regulating weight, suggesting that our bodies resist long-term changes and prefer to stay within their established range.