Reverse dieting question

CookiesandCrunches16
CookiesandCrunches16 Posts: 41 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've been reverse dieting after my competition. I'm a female, 5ft tall and 103 pounds. I do strength training (5 times a week) and minimal cardio (3 times a week). I've been increasing my calories by about 100 a week in the form of carbs and fats. I'm continuing to lose weight but I'm more so looking to at least maintain so I do not continue to lose weight. Should I change anything that I'm doing? Thanks!

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    You are losing because you're in a deficit. You could increase your calories by a greater amount (e.g., 150 or 200 instead of 100.) If it's all carbs, though, you might experience some bloating or squishiness until your body adjusts. I think tolerance for that feeling varies. When I move from a deficit to maintenance I do it all at once and just accept feeling flubbery for a bit :blush:
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