Possible to do a TDEE reset/Diet Break And Not Gain Weight?

deevatude
deevatude Posts: 322 Member
edited January 1 in Health and Weight Loss
if i keep the sodium low and water intake high while eating at TDEE for a week, is it possible not to gain weight?
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  • piebird79
    piebird79 Posts: 201 Member
    Yes.
  • Greenrun99
    Greenrun99 Posts: 2,065 Member
    Eating at TDEE would suggest no weight gain as your eating to maintain.. Keeping sodium at normal levels would achieve that unless you have some issues where you retain more water or something from sodium but again that would be water weight.. not actual fat.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Yes, however, worrying about a pound or two of water weight is counterproductive.

    In addition to the physiological benefits, diet breaks also provide a chance to mentally decompress from the rigors of dieting.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Yes, however, worrying about a pound or two of water weight is counterproductive.

    In addition to the physiological benefits, diet breaks also provide a chance to mentally decompress from the rigors of dieting.

    ^ Agreed.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    OP do you know how to get to TDEE?
    Do you know how to set it up to work?
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    It's possible to not gain weight from it. But you have no way of knowing whether you will or won't, so it's not worth the anguish of worrying.

    I did a TDEE reset and didn't gain (or lose) at all, but I'm sure I'm in the minority.
  • deevatude
    deevatude Posts: 322 Member
    im eating TDEE minus 15% right now. i just hit a plateau, so i think its time for me to do a reset.

    only worried because i bought new clothes and i want to wear them
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    im eating TDEE minus 15% right now. i just hit a plateau, so i think its time for me to do a reset.

    only worried because i bought new clothes and i want to wear them

    A reset is more to repair a damaged metabolism than break through a plateau... Can you be more specific about your weight loss goal, what your TDEE is, what your exercise routine is, and how long you've been plateaued?
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    im eating TDEE minus 15% right now. i just hit a plateau, so i think its time for me to do a reset.

    only worried because i bought new clothes and i want to wear them

    A reset is more to repair a damaged metabolism than break through a plateau... Can you be more specific about your weight loss goal, what your TDEE is, what your exercise routine is, and how long you've been plateaued?

    I would respectfully disagree. It is generally recommeded that a reset is done every 8 to 12 weeks when in calorie deficit. See the 2 links below:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/746654-diet-breaks-and-loosening-the-reigns
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html

    To the OP, as other have said, you may gain a pound or 2 of water weight but not fat if truly at maintenance. I'd also suggest weight not be your primary factor. A post from Steve Troutman who started the post above really says it all for me.
    "I simply don't think it's worth worrying about what your weight should be. Rather, worry about what your health, functionality, performance, and physique should be. Weight will settle where it needs to be once those things are optimized."
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I would respectfully disagree. It is generally recommeded that a reset is done every 8 to 12 weeks when in calorie deficit. See the 2 links below:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/746654-diet-breaks-and-loosening-the-reigns
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html

    I've read a lot and I disagree that it is "generally" recommended. I'm sure there is merit to what you say - It may be recommended by some for long-term weight loss, but honestly I wouldn't be able to tell if it's the right solution, because I just don't know anything about the OP's situation... Which is why I want to reserve further comments for when the OP is able to tell us more about where she is, and what she's trying to accomplish.
  • deevatude
    deevatude Posts: 322 Member
    im eating TDEE minus 15% right now. i just hit a plateau, so i think its time for me to do a reset.

    only worried because i bought new clothes and i want to wear them

    A reset is more to repair a damaged metabolism than break through a plateau... Can you be more specific about your weight loss goal, what your TDEE is, what your exercise routine is, and how long you've been plateaued?

    i eat 2100 calories
    i work out for 30-45 minutes a day
    i have been doing this for about 3 months
    i have plateaued for a week, i have literally been the exact weight every day.
    i down to my last 20 pounds
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    I would respectfully disagree. It is generally recommeded that a reset is done every 8 to 12 weeks when in calorie deficit. See the 2 links below:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/746654-diet-breaks-and-loosening-the-reigns
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html

    I've read a lot and I disagree that it is "generally" recommended. For the most part, again only from what I've seen and researched, is that it's helpful for repairing metabolism after a large deficit. That's what I used it for, and it worked for me, in my own personal experience. I'm sure there is merit to what you say - It may be recommended by some for long-term weight loss, but honestly I wouldn't be able to tell if it's the right solution, because I just don't know anything about the OP's situation... Which is why I want to reserve further comments for when the OP is able to tell us more about where she is, and what she's trying to accomplish.

    It absolutely can be a strategy to help in the case of recovering from metabolic adaptations for long term rigorous calorie restriction . No doubt. There are also shorter term hormonal adaptations regarding leptin and gherlin that Lyle McDonald goes into extensively in the article that I linked. And a Reset/ Diet Break can help when these adaptations slow down or stall fat loss. Not saying that's the end all and be all for the OP. I'm hoping the info provided will be helpful to them to think about.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    im eating TDEE minus 15% right now. i just hit a plateau, so i think its time for me to do a reset.

    only worried because i bought new clothes and i want to wear them

    A reset is more to repair a damaged metabolism than break through a plateau... Can you be more specific about your weight loss goal, what your TDEE is, what your exercise routine is, and how long you've been plateaued?

    i eat 2100 calories
    i work out for 30-45 minutes a day
    i have been doing this for about 3 months
    i have plateaued for a week, i have literally been the exact weight every day.
    i down to my last 20 pounds

    When you say "work out" what do you do exactly?

    A week without weight loss on the scale is not really a "plateau"
  • deevatude
    deevatude Posts: 322 Member
    im eating TDEE minus 15% right now. i just hit a plateau, so i think its time for me to do a reset.

    only worried because i bought new clothes and i want to wear them

    A reset is more to repair a damaged metabolism than break through a plateau... Can you be more specific about your weight loss goal, what your TDEE is, what your exercise routine is, and how long you've been plateaued?

    i eat 2100 calories
    i work out for 30-45 minutes a day
    i have been doing this for about 3 months
    i have plateaued for a week, i have literally been the exact weight every day.
    i down to my last 20 pounds

    When you say "work out" what do you do exactly?

    A week without weight loss on the scale is not really a "plateau"

    usually cardio, jump roping, biking, running etc

    on occasion i may lift but the majority of the time i do cardio

    im gonna start lifting seriously, within 15 pounds of my weight loss goal
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    im eating TDEE minus 15% right now. i just hit a plateau, so i think its time for me to do a reset.

    only worried because i bought new clothes and i want to wear them

    A reset is more to repair a damaged metabolism than break through a plateau... Can you be more specific about your weight loss goal, what your TDEE is, what your exercise routine is, and how long you've been plateaued?

    i eat 2100 calories
    i work out for 30-45 minutes a day
    i have been doing this for about 3 months
    i have plateaued for a week, i have literally been the exact weight every day.
    i down to my last 20 pounds

    When you say "work out" what do you do exactly?

    A week without weight loss on the scale is not really a "plateau"

    Agree with both the question and the statement above. 1 week is not a plateau. Also, what is your TDEE and how long have you been in deficit eating? 3 months?
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    From your diary you've had a goal of 2500 and have been eating 2700-2800

    For a 60 year old female doing 30-45 minutes of just cardio daily, I have to be honest, you're probably not justifying that caloric intake. When you start lifting heavy weights, you'll want more calories to build lean mass. But for just fat loss and cardio, only 20lbs from your goal, I think that's a high caloric intake. That's just my impression.
  • deevatude
    deevatude Posts: 322 Member
    From your diary you've had a goal of 2500 and have been eating 2700-2800

    For a 60 year old female doing 30-45 minutes of just cardio daily, I have to be honest, you're probably not justifying that caloric intake. When you start lifting heavy weights, you'll want more calories to build lean mass. But for just fat loss and cardio, only 20lbs from your goal, I think that's a high caloric intake. That's just my impression.


    im actually 23 lol
    i eat 2100 calories, and i dont eat my exercise calories back
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    From your diary you've had a goal of 2500 and have been eating 2700-2800

    For a 60 year old female doing 30-45 minutes of just cardio daily, I have to be honest, you're probably not justifying that caloric intake. When you start lifting heavy weights, you'll want more calories to build lean mass. But for just fat loss and cardio, only 20lbs from your goal, I think that's a high caloric intake. That's just my impression.


    im actually 23 lol
    i eat 2100 calories, and i dont eat my exercise calories back

    BIZARRE. I clicked your profile and it took me to someone else's. LOL sorry about that
  • deevatude
    deevatude Posts: 322 Member
    im eating TDEE minus 15% right now. i just hit a plateau, so i think its time for me to do a reset.

    only worried because i bought new clothes and i want to wear them

    A reset is more to repair a damaged metabolism than break through a plateau... Can you be more specific about your weight loss goal, what your TDEE is, what your exercise routine is, and how long you've been plateaued?

    i eat 2100 calories
    i work out for 30-45 minutes a day
    i have been doing this for about 3 months
    i have plateaued for a week, i have literally been the exact weight every day.
    i down to my last 20 pounds

    When you say "work out" what do you do exactly?

    A week without weight loss on the scale is not really a "plateau"

    Agree with both the question and the statement above. 1 week is not a plateau. Also, what is your TDEE and how long have you been in deficit eating? 3 months?

    TDEE is right under 2500 and i have been eating at 2100 calories for 3 months

    i have been on mfp for about a year, i had previously done a reset when i hit my last plateau, which lasted over 4 months. I did the reset for about 3 months before i started the cut at 2100.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    Honestly, if 2100 worked for some time, I would try to be more patient. You said it's only been a week, I remember many weeks in my weight loss journey where I either lost nothing or gained. It's just part of the process, I would be very hesitant to call that a "plateau". If you want to get the most out of your calorie allowance, add in the resistance training. I bet you will see results. Perhaps not on the scale immediately, but in progress pictures and/or measurements. My vote is for same calories + weight lifting :)
  • deevatude
    deevatude Posts: 322 Member
    Honestly, if 2100 worked for some time, I would try to be more patient. You said it's only been a week, I remember many weeks in my weight loss journey where I either lost nothing or gained. It's just part of the process, I would be very hesitant to call that a "plateau". If you want to get the most out of your calorie allowance, add in the resistance training. I bet you will see results. Perhaps not on the scale immediately, but in progress pictures and/or measurements. My vote is for same calories + weight lifting :)


    i thought a reset was needed after every 8-12 weeks?
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Honestly, if 2100 worked for some time, I would try to be more patient. You said it's only been a week, I remember many weeks in my weight loss journey where I either lost nothing or gained. It's just part of the process, I would be very hesitant to call that a "plateau". If you want to get the most out of your calorie allowance, add in the resistance training. I bet you will see results. Perhaps not on the scale immediately, but in progress pictures and/or measurements. My vote is for same calories + weight lifting :)


    i thought a reset was needed after every 8-12 weeks?

    A diet break isn't necessarily needed, but it's a good idea nevertheless. Have a read: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-full-diet-break.html
  • Tilran
    Tilran Posts: 627 Member
    My scale frequently doesnt move over a week period...sometimes it even goes up! I use the mirror because my weight loss is not linear....1 week I may have 0 loss or +1, next week I'll have like -3. It all balances out in the end. I've been tracking 95 days now an down 12-13 pounds which comes out to 1 per week just like I have setup.

    Trust the system and keep going.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    i thought a reset was needed after every 8-12 weeks?

    "Needed" no, it's a strategy that works for some people... But if your TDEE is under 2500 and you're regularly eating 2100, I don't know if you're at enough of a deficit to really make a "diet break" necessary for you. Obviously there is a lot of merit to the idea and there are people here giving you different advice based on what has worked for us personally and the research we've done. My advice to you is to keep on with what you've been doing, add resistance training, and be patient because one week is just not enough time to say "this isn't working".
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    I'd give it more time. It's only been a week. If you are mentally ready for a break, by all means give it a try but I wouldn't call where you are right now a plateau yet. As others have said, a reset is not needed but can be a helpful strategy for both psychological and physiological reasons.
  • T1mH
    T1mH Posts: 568 Member
    bump
  • deevatude
    deevatude Posts: 322 Member
    I'd give it more time. It's only been a week. If you are mentally ready for a break, by all means give it a try but I wouldn't call where you are right now a plateau yet. As others have said, a reset is not needed but can be a helpful strategy for both psychological and physiological reasons.


    not trying to do a full reset, only doing it for a week.

    just trying to shake things up a bit
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    If that's what you want to do, then I can't imagine why it would be a bad idea
  • deevatude
    deevatude Posts: 322 Member
    If that's what you want to do, then I can't imagine why it would be a bad idea


    just wanted to know how to minialize the weight gain in store
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    just wanted to know how to minialize the weight gain in store

    You are concerned about gaining weight from eating at TDEE for only one week, which you're doing in order to start losing weight again?

    I don't really understand your strategy.
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