Fluctuating Calorie Intake... Good or bad?

lauren3101

Even though you may dismiss refeeds or carb cycling for OP since they're not lean enough if you've been on a caloric deficit for a long time breaks from such a "strict diet" can often help regardless of your current body fat. I have re-feeds or cheat days half structured and have not. If they come unexpectedly I adjust the rest of my week around it.

Funnily enough, I do notice that if I have stuck to my usual calorie allowance for some time, and then I have one higher calorie day because an unexpected event came up (or a binge, admittedly!), I tend to lose weight faster rather than gain.

detroitcupcake

i certainly agree that fluctuating calories is best. and especially as a woman it very often depends on where you are in your monthly cycle with regards to needing additional calories to replenish your system. listen to your body!