Hedonic Hunger

The drive to eat for pleasure rather than physical need — a key contributor to overeating and weight gain.

Resting Energy Expenditure (REE)

The baseline calories your body burns at rest — key to personalising any weight management plan.

Adaptive Thermogenesis

The body’s metabolic adjustment to changes in calorie intake, where the body reduces energy expenditure to resist weight loss.

Weight Stigma

Negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination directed at individuals based on their body weight, recognised as a barrier to effective healthcare.

Energy Balance

Energy balance is the relationship between calories consumed and calories burned — understanding it is key to effective weight management.

Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT)

Brown adipose tissue is a special type of fat that burns calories to generate heat, playing a role in body weight regulation and metabolism.

Lipolysis

Lipolysis is the body’s natural process of breaking down stored fat into usable energy — the fundamental biochemical mechanism behind all weight loss.

Adiponectin

A fat-cell hormone that improves insulin sensitivity and fat breakdown — levels rise with healthy weight loss.

Gut Microbiome

The trillions of bacteria in your digestive system play a powerful role in metabolism and body weight.

Diet-Induced Thermogenesis

The energy your body burns digesting and processing food — protein requires the most, making it a metabolic advantage for weight loss.