How do you know if you should do a reset?

Jennacita

I do not come from a history of VLCD. I tend to over eat rather under eat. Last year this time I was at my lowest weight in my adult years. How I got there I have no clue. But slowly in the last year I gained most of the weight back. Only 2 pounds shy of my starting weight on MFP. Even though I'm still in the same clothing size I'm unhappy with body compostion.

I have contemplated doing a reset but I'm not sure how to do it properly. I downloaded the starter kit from EM2WL and have read it. I wear a FitBit and it gives me weekly burn of approximately 2000-2100 which is about my body weight x 12. I exercise 4-6x a week with a mix of cardio and weights.

My stats are 42. Starting weigt 177 current weight 175.6. 5'1

I would also like friends who are on this journey and learning. As well as friends that have been successful with this journey for inspiration.

I love the concept of EM2WL but I'm just curious if maybe I'm eating more then I should already.

Thank You.

AnitraSoto

Since you have your FitBit and know what your average burns are, you already know your starting point. In trying to decide if you should do a reset or not, that depends on if you have been under-eating. If you have been eating consistently at or over your TDEE, then there is probably no reason to do a reset --- you could just go right to a 10 or 15% cut. Whereas, if you eating has been really inconsistent, you might benefit from eating consistently at TDEE for a while before going to cut. You said you have not been under eating, so my guess is probably option #1...

Feel free to add me if you would like support...

Noor13

^^^what Anitra said^^^

If your eating was not consistent and you have been on the low side with your cals, I would recommend doing a reset