How to zig zag cals properly/caloric cycling properly

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  • nereyda08
    nereyda08 Posts: 39
    to make it simpler put the info into this calculator: http://www.naturalphysiques.com/64/zig-zag-calculator-for-fat-loss-andor-muscle-gain the results are net calories, so on your home page after you put in your food and exercise at the end of the day that number should = your net calories. I am at a lower bodyfat so I have had to alter my numbers from what was originally posted to reflect that, the 800 deficit on days 1 and 2 was for me not necessarily for all.

    So regardless of exercise. The net calories is what my total caloric intake should be, right?
  • craftylatvian
    craftylatvian Posts: 599 Member
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  • reyna99
    reyna99 Posts: 489 Member
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  • Matchamatcha
    Matchamatcha Posts: 158 Member
    Sorry, I'm still a bit confused as to how to calculate this :/

    My prior 2lbs per week goal was 1200 calories. Now set to 1lb per week it is 1320. My maintainence is 1780.

    So is it just:

    Day 1,2,4,5,7 - 1200
    and
    Day 3,6 - 1780
    ?

    If I ate 1320 every day my weekly calorie intake would be 9240, whereas if I follow the above zig zag it will be 9560. Is that ok/supposed to be where it's at?
  • afasnacht
    afasnacht Posts: 47 Member
    Ok so I need some help figuring this out...I found out that I should eat 1910 maintenance/1410 Loss/1200 max deficit...

    so it should be 1200 day 1 & 2
    Day 3 should be 1910????

    When I put the information in the zig-zag calculator it comes up with more calories but I'm assuming that's just because it's a little different then MFP. Also the 1200 calories on Day 1&2, can I eat my exercise calories then on top of that 1200 or I should just eat the 1200???? Sorry I'm confused!!!

    Thanks!!!
  • Kris0109
    Kris0109 Posts: 177 Member
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  • TJtastic
    TJtastic Posts: 97 Member
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  • FunRun08
    FunRun08 Posts: 203 Member
    Bump, very interesting, it makes me wonder if Im having trouble losing because im not eating enough for all the exercise I get
  • Texasgirl05
    Texasgirl05 Posts: 52
    Thanks thats great advice!
  • pammbroo
    pammbroo Posts: 550 Member
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  • 123nikki123
    123nikki123 Posts: 527
    Bump! Thankx for sharing...I'm going to give this a try! The last 10-15 pounds aren't coming off that easily.
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    definitely going to give this a try!!
  • KellyBurton1
    KellyBurton1 Posts: 529 Member
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  • kgool
    kgool Posts: 177 Member
    Going to join the bump-fest on this great thread. Thanks.
  • klininger
    klininger Posts: 44
    Have to try this!
  • FlipThis112
    FlipThis112 Posts: 49 Member
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  • daisylovespink
    daisylovespink Posts: 89 Member
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    llovegrove Posts: 94 Member
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  • craftylatvian
    craftylatvian Posts: 599 Member
    Sorry to beat a dead horse, but let me understand this.
    According to the Natural Physiques site, for Fat Loss I need 1782 cals. for Sunay, 1944 for Monday, 1620 for Tuesday, etc. Is this the total number of calories consumed regardless of exercise? Do I stil add in exercise calories or just keep with the calorie counts no matter what? I have read and read about this and am still confused (hence the reason I have blonde hair :bigsmile: )
  • MissJennaBelle
    MissJennaBelle Posts: 175
    BUMPITY BUMP!!!
  • smileyface45
    smileyface45 Posts: 146 Member
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  • KPstartingover
    KPstartingover Posts: 268 Member
    I am definitely trying this!!!! Thanks for the info...
  • starsnyc21
    starsnyc21 Posts: 436 Member
    Thanks to my fellow diamond, I am now trying this starting this week. Thanks for posting!
  • ohdear1986
    ohdear1986 Posts: 110 Member
    this is what i have been doing since june 4th 2010. i used to have a friday off (2000 cals+) have around 1000, sat and sun. monday around 1400, tue, wed, 1200 and 1000 thur. the high day is used for treats etc (most call it a cheat day) and i lose anywhere from 0.2lb a week and sometimes 3.2lb a week. i don't add in exercise calories and i am breast feeding too.
    now i am close to goal i have 2 high days a week, when i say high i mean high. i had around 1850 fri, 2700 sat, sun 900, mon 900 and today will be 1100ish. if i eat 1100 today like planned i beak even for maintenance, if i eat 1200 wed and thur should see a half pound loss of so (if my calculations are right)

    brilliant plan, if anyone needs andmore info, type in "wendys plan" via google (she was the person who first started all this


    laura
  • ThePinkSheep
    ThePinkSheep Posts: 24 Member
    Thank you for this info.
  • imsmellie
    imsmellie Posts: 103 Member
    bumpity bump for later....though still a little confused for my tiny 5' almost 1'' frame.
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    smilebhappy Posts: 811 Member
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    lil_missfit Posts: 565 Member
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