too much of a calorie deficit?
Scochrane86
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According to most publications I find - I need to be eating about 2180 calories to maintain. I am currently eating 1400/day which is a deficit of 780. Is this deficit too large? its about 36% I think.
I am still 60lbs from goal, so I really don't want to be doing anything that can sabotage my loss.
I am still 60lbs from goal, so I really don't want to be doing anything that can sabotage my loss.
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Can you sustain it? If you feel too hungry, like it's going to make you freak out and binge, then maybe drop to a 500 calorie deficit.
It's about 1.5 pounds per week. I don't think that's too bad for now.3 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Can you sustain it? If you feel too hungry, like it's going to make you freak out and binge, then maybe drop to a 500 calorie deficit.
It's about 1.5 pounds per week. I don't think that's too bad for now.
No. I find I am ok with the 1400/day.0 -
I think if you can not over indulge and maintain the 1400 a day keep doing as long as you see weight loss. when you start to plateau you will have to change things up.2
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It's a little aggressive but not unreasonable. If you feel energetic and well, it should be fine.0
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The optimal calorie deficit is the one that you can sustain for the duration of your weight loss phase.4
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