How do I know it’s time to do a reverse diet?
How do I know it’s time to do a reverse diet? It’s not always straightforward if you don’t know what to look for, so here are the 3 main ways to know! How do I know it’s time to do a reverse diet? 1. You’ve hit your goal and/or reached the end of your diet. You should have a set time frame for a calorie deficit. If you’ve reached the end of your diet , it’s time to reverse. When it comes to a cut, try not to set a goal weight because it can end up being a moving finish line where you end up in a calorie deficit for a very long time. If you plan a 12-week cut, stick to it. Don’t extend it because you’re trying to lose “5 more pounds.” You’d likely have more success with fat loss if you reverse diet before cutting again. 2. You can’t lose weight despite cutting calories very low or you’ve plateaued. You can only cut calories so low before your body says ‘STOP’! If you have a history of yo-yo dieting, the idea of eating more can be scary and counterintuitive. A lot of women think