When should I shrink my deficit?

endermako
endermako Posts: 785 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm currently set for -500 cal deficit for 1lb a week. I've lost 39lbs so far and I have about 15lbs to go. Should I shrink my deficit to -250, or wait until I get to 10lbs left?
stats:
5'4
SQ 194
CW 155
1550 on Training days
1350 on non training days

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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited January 2019
    I, personally, would do it now. It helps you coast into maintenance easier.
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    I reassess my calories with every ten pounds of loss.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    If you're happy with your cals then I'd stay where I was till the last 10
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    There's a lot of personal preference here. At some point, you have to balance ideals with your own sanity and preferences.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    firecat1987 wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    I, personally, would do it now. It helps you coast into maintenance easier.
    debrakgoogins wrote: »
    I reassess my calories with every ten pounds of loss.
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    If you're happy with your cals then I'd stay where I was till the last 10

    Funny. Three different people, three different ideas. Do what you think would work best for you, OP. :)

    I'll see how February goes and make a decision by March 1st lol

    Sounds like a plan!
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