zigzagging calories? plz explain?:)

elly0001
elly0001 Posts: 191
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
hey
can someone explain this concept? when it should be done and what about zig zagging when ur trying to maintain?? cheers :)

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  • fatlass70
    fatlass70 Posts: 136 Member
    try this link - it might help you

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/212510-how-to-zig-zag-cals-properly-caloric-cycling-properly

    Good luck
  • SpaceMarkus
    SpaceMarkus Posts: 651
    It's covered in my ISSA Personal Training book. Pretty interesting stuff. One of the methods of weight loss and muscle building that has some scientific research thrown in behind it.

    http://www.realsolutionsmag.com/idealbb/view.asp?forumID=47&topicID=3377
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    You have better results keeping at the deficit each day but CARB cycling instead. And if you incorporate this with Intermittent Fasting it works even better.
  • elly0001
    elly0001 Posts: 191
    thanks for ur replys i will check out those links :)
  • kfitz10103
    kfitz10103 Posts: 354
    I did it after a 5 week plateau and it helped me get back on track. I have now lost 1 lb per week for the last 7 weeks since I started zig zagging. I think I will always zig zag even after I am maintaining because it leaves me more room for cheat days, but I make up for them when I eat less other days. Its all about leading a normal life for me. I want to be able to go out to eat and order something besides plain grilled chicken. I can splurge some days and be more controlled others in order to continue my weight loss.
  • elly0001
    elly0001 Posts: 191
    I did it after a 5 week plateau and it helped me get back on track. I have now lost 1 lb per week for the last 7 weeks since I started zig zagging. I think I will always zig zag even after I am maintaining because it leaves me more room for cheat days, but I make up for them when I eat less other days. Its all about leading a normal life for me. I want to be able to go out to eat and order something besides plain grilled chicken. I can splurge some days and be more controlled others in order to continue my weight loss.
  • elly0001
    elly0001 Posts: 191
    sounds like uve got a good healthy approach good luck meeting ur weightloss goals :)
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