Reverse Dieting II: adding calories how-to?

ldy_78

When adding back calories when reverse dieting, does anyone know how often to add back and how much to add each time? I've been adding back 25 each week. Should I be adding more? It seems like such a small amount. thanks!

hannahrowland90

Hey - I actually have no idea (just started reverse dieting this week so haven't actually added yet!) but I'm planning on adding 100pw...

DopeItUp

I usually do 100-250 per week.

chrisdavey

Adding quicker:
Pros
return to maintenance quicker therefore body doesn't think you are dying

Cons
possibly slightly more fat increases

Adding slower
Pros
possibly less fat increase

Cons
in deficit longer therefore energy levels lower
body still thinks it's dying (dieting is controlled starvation)

I plan to be back at maintenance post comp about 4 weeks after. (20 week diet)

ldy_78

Cons
in deficit longer therefore energy levels lower
body still thinks it's dying (dieting is controlled starvation)

OMG my body thinks it's dying??? Jeezus. I'm sorry body. You are not dying! You are just reducing!

matthawthorneisamyth

I usually do 100-250 per week.

This. Add calories and monitor weekly progress. Adjust to suit favorable or unfavorable metrics.