Zig Zagging ??

0SimplymeStacyLea0

What do you know about this and how long is it usually done for it to work? Thanks!

Crystal_Pistol

I know very little except it's managing a weekly intake as opposed to a daily intake. You can see what your zig-zag allotment would look like here:

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

I don't follow a real routine, but I tend to look over the span of a week anyway. Hope this is somewhat helpful!

anubis609

I know that it's also called calorie cycling. Search "how to properly cycle calories." As with anything, the results take time.

bachooka

It will definately take some time to work. Especially if you've been eating the bare minimum. Your body will hold on to the extra calories for a bit before it realizes it isn't starving. But almost everyone who has tried it has had success if they do it properly.

_GlaDOS_

This is the most helpful thread I've found:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/212510-how-to-zig-zag-cals-properly-caloric-cycling-properly

As well as this blog post from AggieCass09:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/AggieCass09/view/how-to-calculate-your-zig-zag-calories-102351


I just started calorie cycling this week, and I'm giving it 4 weeks to see how it goes, likely with adjustments along the way.

0SimplymeStacyLea0

Thanks for the feedback!