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Originally Posted by L'ilJ
Hi Lisa - your maintenance level may be even higher depending on your weight, body composition, level of activity, etc. I think it's a good idea to eat maybe even higher than 1800 for a week (it's only a week!) and then have your last day be a big re-feed to really get your leptin levels reset. Then start dropping your calories again. You body needs regular diet breaks to keep your metabolism up and running. How long were you eating at 1300 cals per day?
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I tend to like what everyone has said so far. Maybe take a week to refeed then settle into a ~1600-1800 plan. Also since you work out late in the evening you need to be sure to have something in that important post-workout time table (like a shake or something, if you're looking for 200-300 calories this is a good place to get em).