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Minimum Daily Net Calories?
Hello all, I’ve been trying to research what my minimal net calorie (rather than total calorie intake as I weight lift and/or run almost daily) intake would be to have the greatest calorie deficit while avoiding any repercussions in regards to brain breakdown (not that i plan on going that low, it’s more a mixture of…
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Should I Eat 1200 or 1200 net calories?
I am currently 5'4 and ~131-133 pounds. My goal is ~122-125. I lift weights 3-4x per week, and hike on my off days (every other day). In a typical lifting session, I burn ~200-250 calories, and my hikes burn ~550-600 calories. I typically have macros of 35%p 45%c 20%f. Should I be aiming to eat 1200 total calories, or 1200…
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What is your recipe for strength gains?
Over the past few months, I have noticed an approximate 25% decrease in my strength which I assume is secondary A) lack of sleep (thanks, MCAT) and B ) switching my macros to 45% p 20% c 35% f from 45% p 35% c and 20% f. For example, rather than benching 185lbs I can barely get 3x5 at 135, and rather than squatting 225 I…
