weekly or daily deficit?

eldazzio
eldazzio Posts: 38 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi All, I think I read on here somewhere that tracking overall weekly deficits is the way to go. Is this right? And as such can I manipulate my individual days to have a good weekly deficit? For example: I'm meeting some guys for lunch in a few days at the pub and there will be beers and such. Would it be beneficial to create a larger deficit each day beforehand so my surplus won't blow my week out? Or is consistency the key here and stick to the daily goal?
Sorry if thats confusing! :drinker:



Edited for spelling. .

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Weekly goal means you can have a life more easily I think, eat 200 cals less for a few days and then you can enjoy the pub without worrying about it!
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    I prefer a weekly goal as I find that it fits in with my life so much better and I don't feel restricted - therefore much more sustainable long term.
    For me long term deprivation or restriction has been the reason in the past I failed at weight control.

    The only caveat would be if one day eating "normally" would derail you from your overall plan.
  • eldazzio
    eldazzio Posts: 38 Member
    The only caveat would be if one day eating "normally" would derail you from your overall plan.





    Good point, I won't be going crazily over for the day so hopefully by the end of the week I should still be on or near goal. I'll still log for the pub day so I can see just how much damage was done!
  • eldazzio
    eldazzio Posts: 38 Member
    Weekly goal means you can have a life more easily I think, eat 200 cals less for a few days and then you can enjoy the pub without worrying about it!



    That's what I was hoping to read! Thanks!
  • Saramelie
    Saramelie Posts: 308 Member
    I do weekly.
    It`s called ``zig-zag diet`` or ``calories cycling``.
  • eldazzio
    eldazzio Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks for the info everyone! :drinker:

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