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Do I need to do a reset?

llfretwell
llfretwell Posts: 218 Member
edited February 1 in Social Groups
I need some guidance. I have had my caloric goal set to 1200 for the past year or so, but I would still go over this goal often. Then a couple of weeks ago I set my caloric goal to 1500. Now, as I am learning about eating more to lose more, I am interested to see if that works for me, so I bumped my caloric goal up to 1800 a couple of days ago (My TDEE is 2248). I have gained weight the past couple of days from eating more, but I'm wondering if that will eventually turn around and I'll start losing, or if I would HAVE to do a full reset? I am currently doing INSANITY workouts that burn around 300-400 calories a day, along with taking walks in the evenings. A full reset is super scary for me, as I have already stressed myself out a little by increasing calories to 1800. Will someone tell me what I need to do? Is a full reset necessary for someone who was actually eating OVER the 1200 calorie goal on most days?

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  • Kristendcampbell
    Kristendcampbell Posts: 786 Member
    I am not the guru here, but I can say that at 1200 you probably were below your BMR and even if eating over you may have hit your BMR. Doing that for a year I would say to do the full reset of 8-12 weeks so you are for sure ready to lose.

    I did 700 a day for 2 yrs then 2 years doing 500-1500 off and on. Regardless you will gain weight since you bumped it up quickly. Most is water at this point. You will want to find your TDEE and eat at that number for the reset time of 8-12 weeks. Also from what I have seen posted insanity is very intense.

    You will get responses from the group moderator and Heybales here, but I would really suggest reading the pinned topics and go to the actual website and read through it at www.eatmore2loseweight.com
  • dipitie
    dipitie Posts: 25 Member
    I would definitely try the full reset. I used to think I would gain on 1800 cals a day, but have been eating 2600 a day for the last week without gaining. I am also eating really natural, healthy, etc. so that might also have something to do with it. Definitely clean up your diet and try eating more.
  • jbnl1991
    jbnl1991 Posts: 149
    I am not the guru here, but I can say that at 1200 you probably were below your BMR and even if eating over you may have hit your BMR. Doing that for a year I would say to do the full reset of 8-12 weeks so you are for sure ready to lose.

    I did 700 a day for 2 yrs then 2 years doing 500-1500 off and on. Regardless you will gain weight since you bumped it up quickly. Most is water at this point. You will want to find your TDEE and eat at that number for the reset time of 8-12 weeks. Also from what I have seen posted insanity is very intense.

    You will get responses from the group moderator and Heybales here, but I would really suggest reading the pinned topics and go to the actual website and read through it at www.eatmore2loseweight.com

    ^^ agree with Kristin. The pinned topics and the eat more to weigh less website will answer you questions.

    Welcome to the group!!
  • AnitraSoto
    AnitraSoto Posts: 725 Member
    I need some guidance. I have had my caloric goal set to 1200 for the past year or so, but I would still go over this goal often. Then a couple of weeks ago I set my caloric goal to 1500. Now, as I am learning about eating more to lose more, I am interested to see if that works for me, so I bumped my caloric goal up to 1800 a couple of days ago (My TDEE is 2248). I have gained weight the past couple of days from eating more, but I'm wondering if that will eventually turn around and I'll start losing, or if I would HAVE to do a full reset? I am currently doing INSANITY workouts that burn around 300-400 calories a day, along with taking walks in the evenings. A full reset is super scary for me, as I have already stressed myself out a little by increasing calories to 1800. Will someone tell me what I need to do? Is a full reset necessary for someone who was actually eating OVER the 1200 calorie goal on most days?

    Absolutely, if you are mentally ready, start with the reset. Yes, your weight will fluctuate and bounce around, but that is all a part of the process as your body acclimates and adapts. You really want to try to "train" your metabolism of what "normal" is. Eat at that level (TDEE) for 8 - 12 weeks, and *then* take your 10 - 15% cut.

    Definitely read the threads tacked at the top of the EM2WL Group forum - tons of great information there...

    521728-upping-cals-what-to-expect-why-you-need-patience

    Yes, doing a reset is scary, but consider it an investment in *you*. Take your time and just try to relax and enjoy the process - remember, stress is not our friend, and the body reacts negatively to it...
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