Does this make sense?

Smacfit_

Hi! So I am tracking macros and logging for the first time. I lost 2.5lbs in 30 days on about 1650 av cal per day and 2 days of weights (to get back in the habit, practice proper technique after a long hiatus) plus 1 day of walking 20-30 mins. I am currently 125.5lbs (5'5, f) and definitely "skinny fat" (hate the term but that's the only thing I can think of!) I am trying to get down to my previous weight that I maintained for years of 117-120lbs. Once I get there, I want to then focus on a "body re comp" and gain muscle (which means I will get heavier which is fine!) Now that I am used to tracking and not stuffing my face constantly I am going to try to average 1550 cals per day for the next month. I will likely be at my goal weight within I am thinking 8 more weeks or so. After I hit my goal weight...what do I do to re comp? Up my workouts and get a trainer or lifting program? Eat more food? Or continue the 1500 to 1600 cal range? I am just feeling a bit confused and not sure what to do. I'm not in a rush and want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Any feedback appreciated!

AnnPT77

If you haven't already read it, this will be a very informative thread.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat

Also, you can ask questions there from people who are actually successfully doing it.

sardelsa

First you want to make sure you start a good lifting program now if not already. Don't wait until you get to goal. Also if you aren't happy with your body composition at your current stats, more weight loss probably won't help and will be more counterproductive if you do want to go on to recomp.( If you wanted to bulk/gain weight I would say it's fine). I say this because I've been there and recomp really didn't work well as I got lower in weight, I had to gain to see results.

I would start to think about recomp now, you are in a good place to start stats wise. See that link above.

sijomial

Lift whether you are losing, gaining or maintaining weight. There is no good reason for you not to start whatever program you decide on right now.

Recomp doesn't mean weight gain - your calories are set at (or very close) to maintenance level), what you are proposing is a bulk (deliberate weight gain. Your training drives your results whether you choose recomp or bulk so train hard and train well.

Smacfit_

smacyhz wrote: »

Hi! So I am tracking macros and logging for the first time. I lost 2.5lbs in 30 days on about 1650 av cal per day and 2 days of weights (to get back in the habit, practice proper technique after a long hiatus) plus 1 day of walking 20-30 mins. I am currently 125.5lbs (5'5, f) and definitely "skinny fat" (hate the term but that's the only thing I can think of!) I am trying to get down to my previous weight that I maintained for years of 117-120lbs. Once I get there, I want to then focus on a "body re comp" and gain muscle (which means I will get heavier which is fine!) Now that I am used to tracking and not stuffing my face constantly I am going to try to average 1550 cals per day for the next month. I will likely be at my goal weight within I am thinking 8 more weeks or so. After I hit my goal weight...what do I do to re comp? Up my workouts and get a trainer or lifting program? Eat more food? Or continue the 1500 to 1600 cal range? I am just feeling a bit confused and not sure what to do. I'm not in a rush and want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Any feedback appreciated!

Thank you!

Smacfit_

sijomial wrote: »

Lift whether you are losing, gaining or maintaining weight. There is no good reason for you not to start whatever program you decide on right now.

Recomp doesn't mean weight gain - your calories are set at (or very close) to maintenance level), what you are proposing is a bulk (deliberate weight gain. Your training drives your results whether you choose recomp or bulk so train hard and train well.

Thank you!

Smacfit_

sardelsa wrote: »

First you want to make sure you start a good lifting program now if not already. Don't wait until you get to goal. Also if you aren't happy with your body composition at your current stats, more weight loss probably won't help and will be more counterproductive if you do want to go on to recomp.( If you wanted to bulk/gain weight I would say it's fine). I say this because I've been there and recomp really didn't work well as I got lower in weight, I had to gain to see results.

I would start to think about recomp now, you are in a good place to start stats wise. See that link above.

Thank you!

Smacfit_

AnnPT77 wrote: »

If you haven't already read it, this will be a very informative thread.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat

Also, you can ask questions there from people who are actually successfully doing it.

Thanks! I'llcheck it out

jasonpoihegatama

Are you male or female? You should start lifting now and up you calories to 2200 at least or more if your male! I'm thinking you want to be toned. start lifting