Benefit to taking a break?

Mslmesq

Wondering if there is any benefit to taking a break from eating at a deficit for a few weeks.

I have lost most of my weight (18 lbs) starting from November 1st. Eating at a deficit of .5 lb a week, although I lost a little more. I have about 5 more I want to lose.

I haven't really stalled, but notice I am gravitating towards maintenance calories right now.

Should I go for maintenance for a few weeks and kick my but back into it then, or do it now? Any benefits to a break?

Tia.

malibu927

Have you taken a look at this thread? http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks

fitoverfortymom

Yes!! Eat at maintenance for a week or two and then get back at it. Does a world of good for your mindset!

Mslmesq

malibu927 wrote: »

Have you taken a look at this thread? http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks

No, but thank you. I will read it.

Kayla647

I lost 30 lbs and then stalled for almost a month, I started eating at maintenance, for almost 2 weeks. Now I'm back to my defecit finished 3 days, hope i can start losing again

Mslmesq

Kayla647 wrote: »

I lost 30 lbs and then stalled for almost a month, I started eating at maintenance, for almost 2 weeks. Now I'm back to my defecit finished 3 days, hope i can start losing again

That’s encouraging! Thank you.