A little guidance for my first diet break needed...

jstpierre22 · 09-17-2009, 03:06 PM

Hi everyone... am finishing up week 12 of OPT Original. Have had about 11 pounds lost as of this past week. Was hoping for more, but honestly, I have only given about 85% instead of 100% effort.

That being said, I am thinking that I am going to start another round of OPT to get closer to my goal of an additional 20 pounds of fat loss. I am planning on taking 1 week off for a diet and gym break.

How close to maintenance should I be eating? Do I adjust my maintenance levels for the decrease in activity? I'm feeling a little clueless!

Thanks guys!

LisaS · 09-17-2009, 03:09 PM

IIRC you eating at maintenance means whatever your activity level that week dictates your maintenance to be that week -

jstpierre22 · 09-18-2009, 08:00 AM

Yeah, I guess I'll base it roughly on my GWF data then?

LaraT · 09-18-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jstpierre22

Yeah, I guess I'll base it roughly on my GWF data then?

If that has been accurate for you thus far then yes you could base it on that.

Leigh P. · 09-18-2009, 05:04 PM

GWF is a good start, just don't take the readings as gospel and you should be good. As need you can adjust downward. IMO i always start out a little lower and adjust upward as need vs higher and lower. Little bit more psychologically encouraging from what I have found.

jstpierre22 · 09-21-2009, 07:49 AM

Thanks everyone! I'll shoot for 200 calories lower than GWF to start...

trirepin · 10-01-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jstpierre22

Thanks everyone! I'll shoot for 200 calories lower than GWF to start...

I have the same idea with you. Great! Thanks for sharing.

Glad to hear you're using this: I plan to keep it much more aggressively up-to-date than has been the case in the past, but don't hesitate to let me know if you find errors or need clarifications.
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