Weight Loss as Surgery Recovery: Embrace Patience, Time, and High Reps for Lasting Results

In this episode of the Eat’s Healthy Podcast, host Andrei shares insights from an old X post comparing weight loss to post-surgery recovery—both require time, patience, and lots of repetitions to rebuild strength, whether it’s physio for a knee or spine injury or high-rep exercises to activate and grow muscles after periods of inactivity. Andrei criticizes quick-fix programs promising 20kg losses in 3 months, explaining why heavy weights and low reps aren’t ideal; instead, focus on high-rep workouts to safely strengthen muscles, regain elasticity, and return to “normal” without risking setbacks. For those overweight or obese, the message is clear: stop chasing fast results—treat your body like it’s recovering from a major “surgery,” build habits with reps and consistency, and achieve sustainable health. Tune in for a mindset-shifting analogy that could change how you approach fitness forever!