Does everyone need to do a full reset?

itskcoughlin

Hi everyone

I am new to EM2LW. I have never really eaten below my BMR but I hadn't eaten quite enough for the intense exercise that I do (Insanity, Asylum 1 and Asylum 2) I didn't do a complete reset, I just started to eat at 20% less than TDEE. Do I need to do a complete reset? I haven't weighed myself because of it being TOM but I took a few measurements and most of them went down.

Also, is 20% below TDEE too low?

Thanks!
Kris

Raynn1

Reset is more for those of us who came from low cal diets for long periods of time. However ANYONE can choose to take a Metabolism reset for any reason they choose.
If your measurements are going down, thats a great sign and I would probably continue what you are doing. I would maybe consider going to 15% cut rather than a 20%. Its easier to drop cals down the line when you get in a "rut" at a higher level, than at a lower level. So cut smaller and feed your body:)