Last 5kg- how much of a deficit do I need?

EvaD12
EvaD12 Posts: 49
edited January 10 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi All

I'm working on the 5kg i've been working on and off on for about 1yr and I've decided its time to get serious, I'm focusing on eating cleaner and started training for a half marathon.

The last three weeks i'm working off TDEE - 20% but I'm wondering if this is too little/much for losing the last 5kg?

Any advice?

Thanks

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  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    10% is what I did for that last bit.
  • sleibo87
    sleibo87 Posts: 403 Member
    Bump I'm wondering the same thing. I'm rather short so I feel like I need to eat way less
  • EvaD12
    EvaD12 Posts: 49
    I feel like I need to eat way less but from what I've read on here i may need to eat more and make sure I'm getting enough protein.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I would advise between 500 and 250 cal deficit, tapering to 250 the closer you get.
  • sleibo87
    sleibo87 Posts: 403 Member
    OK question- Why do I need to eat more the closer I get to goal. Doesn't your body burn less the less you way? I get way too confused in this area lol
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