Zig Zagging Calories Day 1

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WarmDontBurn
WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
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A wonderful MFP member helped me to understand more about zig zagging calories and today I started. I want to see how I do in a week so thought I would post my progress and maybe if others are new to zig zagging we can help eachother.

My week will be Day 1 & 2 = 1340 Net and then Day 3 - 1650 ( May be tough)
I just wanted to mix it up and bit and see what happens.

Anyone else just starting zig zagging? Any tips advice or just whatever :flowerforyou:

My weight this morning was 136.7lbs and I have 145 calories left for the day so far but light snack after my kiddos go to bed will take care of that!
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  • staceyo1211
    staceyo1211 Posts: 163
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    Interesting...i'd like to know about this as well.
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,391 Member
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    What is this all about?
  • JessesGirl05
    JessesGirl05 Posts: 253
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    What is this all about?
    it's supposed to keep your body working, instead of getting too used to any one particular thing.
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
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    I read about it here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/212510-how-to-zig-zag-cals-properly-caloric-cycling-properly?hl=Zig+zagging+
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
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    My first post I weighed in at 136.7lbs. I was successful in Days 1,2 and 3 today is day 4 and my scale is the lowest it has been in 8 years!!!

    Today I weighed in at 135.6! It may not be 100% as I know weight can fluctuate and you should only weigh once a week but I haven't seen that number in so long it is great motivation!
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,015 Member
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    Maybe I will try this as well. Interesting to say the least.
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,015 Member
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    Hey how are you doing?
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
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    Doing good! I weighed again this morning and I am at 135.7lbs so a tiny gain but I am still happy to be in the 135's. I guess I can believe that it is real!

    Today is Day 5 so last low day before tomorrows high. My normal weigh in is Monday so I will check back in before then unless I see a prettier number :wink:
  • mckant
    mckant Posts: 217 Member
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    Thanks for posting your updates. This is an interesting strategy and I like to see how you're progressing with it. It seems to be working for you. Keep it up :smile:
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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    I started this last week as well! Good Luck!
  • iamhealingmyself
    iamhealingmyself Posts: 579 Member
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    I started this on Sunday. I'm close to my goal weight (10lbs or so) and since my exercise has been sporadic at best I thought this would help me knock off those last few lbs. I'm also following the EX FL (Extreme Fat Loss) numbers this week and might swtich it up ever other week for the month of May. We'll see how it goes.

    Alternate zig zag concept:
    ZIG ZAG Ex FL Fat Loss Maintain
    Sunday 1400 1516 1894
    Monday 1400 1516 1894
    Tuesday 1400 1400 1516
    Wednesday 1680 1819 2273
    Thursday 1400 1516 1894
    Friday 1400 1400 1705
    Saturday 1540 1667 2084
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,015 Member
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    I started this on Sunday. I'm close to my goal weight (10lbs or so) and since my exercise has been sporadic at best I thought this would help me knock off those last few lbs. I'm also following the EX FL (Extreme Fat Loss) numbers this week and might swtich it up ever other week for the month of May. We'll see how it goes.

    Alternate zig zag concept:
    ZIG ZAG Ex FL Fat Loss Maintain
    Sunday 1400 1516 1894
    Monday 1400 1516 1894
    Tuesday 1400 1400 1516
    Wednesday 1680 1819 2273
    Thursday 1400 1516 1894
    Friday 1400 1400 1705
    Saturday 1540 1667 2084

    Hey I know this sounds so dumb, but... Can you explain a bit more? You have 3 different numbers for each week. Either I am really dumb or just not getting what you mean. Thanks!

    Jenn
  • amberaz
    amberaz Posts: 328 Member
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    I just calculated my own ZigZag plan and started this week. I took my weekly calories to lose 1/2 lb per week and split that up over the week with a varying umber every day. High calorie days are on my lighter exercise days and lower calorie days are on my heavier exercise days, that way I can still eat decently on my light/off days. Here's how I did it.

    9800 calories per week (1400 per day to lose .5 lb)
    Sunday 1600
    Monday 1400
    Tuesday 1200
    Wednesday 1400
    Thursday 1200
    Friday 1600
    Saturday 1400

    I am really wanting to drop this last 3-5 lbs and I just can't seem to bust 110 on the scale. I am really hoping that doig this for a month or so will help get me to my goal.
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
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    OMG I thought I was getting better with my scale addiction..lol. I weigh every day now...again and happy to report I am down some more :happy: 135.4lbs baby!!
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
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    And today is my official weigh in and I am 134lbs!! Hello 134!!
    I have now lost 2.7lbs since April 30th when I started this thread.
  • SparksFly460
    SparksFly460 Posts: 258
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    I started this on Sunday. I'm close to my goal weight (10lbs or so) and since my exercise has been sporadic at best I thought this would help me knock off those last few lbs. I'm also following the EX FL (Extreme Fat Loss) numbers this week and might swtich it up ever other week for the month of May. We'll see how it goes.

    Alternate zig zag concept:
    ZIG ZAG Ex FL Fat Loss Maintain
    Sunday 1400 1516 1894
    Monday 1400 1516 1894
    Tuesday 1400 1400 1516
    Wednesday 1680 1819 2273
    Thursday 1400 1516 1894
    Friday 1400 1400 1705
    Saturday 1540 1667 2084

    Hey I know this sounds so dumb, but... Can you explain a bit more? You have 3 different numbers for each week. Either I am really dumb or just not getting what you mean. Thanks!

    Jenn

    It's based on a three week rotation. The first set of numbers for each weekday is set to Extreme Fat Loss net calories. The second set for each weekday is set for 'regular' weight loss and the last set of numbers for each weekday is set a zig-zag for maintaining weight.
  • SparksFly460
    SparksFly460 Posts: 258
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    I started this on Sunday. I'm close to my goal weight (10lbs or so) and since my exercise has been sporadic at best I thought this would help me knock off those last few lbs. I'm also following the EX FL (Extreme Fat Loss) numbers this week and might swtich it up ever other week for the month of May. We'll see how it goes.

    Alternate zig zag concept:
    ZIG ZAG Ex FL Fat Loss Maintain
    Sunday 1400 1516 1894
    Monday 1400 1516 1894
    Tuesday 1400 1400 1516
    Wednesday 1680 1819 2273
    Thursday 1400 1516 1894
    Friday 1400 1400 1705
    Saturday 1540 1667 2084

    I would LOVE to try this to spike my metabolism back up. Just so I have something to work off...What is your maintenance net inake? I'm guessing abut 1800?
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
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    Ya 1770 according to MFP if I set it to maintenance now.
  • maillekelly
    maillekelly Posts: 132
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    I am doing the same, I'm eating about 1200-1300cals day 1,2,3 then my maintenance on the 4th day which is 1800 then the exact same over and over again. However I don't use these numbers as my 'net' calories, That is only what I put in my mouth. I also burn about 400 calories a day, but I do not eat back my exercise calories as this method is working for me so far. Obviously if things change I will have to switch up my diet. :)
  • froglegjack
    froglegjack Posts: 388 Member
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    I am starting this today :) glad you are posting about your success!:drinker:

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