HOW BIG OF A DEFECIT

thinfitfabulous

is too big or too little?
I know MFP calculates, but lets just say generally... 250? 400? 500? 1000?

Mokey41

It depends on how much you need to lose. Someone with a lot to lose can afford a larger deficit.

thinfitfabulous

Well to clarify I am lifting heavy and are trying to get more definition/ fat loss rather than lbs.

sjaykay13

check out IIFYM.com to find you BMR, TDEE target and macros for bulking or reducing body fat %

KateK8LoseW8

1000 calorie deficit = 2 lb per week
750 calorie deficit = 1.5 lb per week
500 calorie deficit = 1 lb per week
250 calorie deficit = 0.5 lb per week

How much weight loss should you shoot for?
75+ lb to lose: 2 lb per week
50-75 lb to lose: 1.5 lb per week
25-50 lb to lose: 1 lb per week
<25 lb to lose: 0.5 lb per week

Mokey41

Well to clarify I am lifting heavy and are trying to get more definition/ fat loss rather than lbs.

Then eating at a deficit isn't what you want to be doing. You won't gain muscle while at a deficit.