Strength Over Numbers
The conversation emphasizes the importance of focusing on strength training rather than getting caught up in body fat percentages or weight scales. With maintenance calories set too low, the advice is clear: increase calorie intake and prioritize getting stronger in the gym. The goal is to shift the mindset away from numbers and towards consistent progress in strength.In this clip
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Related Questions
I know I’ve only been in maintenance/building mode for about a month, so I’m not devastated, but I’m bummed for sure. Should I increase my calories, or continue with the 1700 calories as maintenance?
I've dropped my calories from 2900 to 2100, but the scale is not changing even though my strength is improving. Should I cut my calories again?
What are the benefits of a calorie spike to maintenance for fat loss if I've been eating around 1500 calories for a week, doing 10,000 steps a day, and strength training 3 days a week with a full body routine? I want to get to 10% body fat in about 2 weeks, and I'm currently at 14%.