Reverse Dieting Insights
Sal emphasizes the importance of reverse dieting before cutting calories, especially when using GLP1 medications. He warns against dropping below 1500 calories to avoid muscle loss, while Adam agrees on the need for a strategic approach to weight loss. The discussion highlights the balance between maintaining protein intake and managing appetite changes experienced on GLP1.In this clip
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Am I on the right track if I keep bumping my calories by 100 until I hit 3300 calories, and then cut back 100 calories every three weeks to make my new maintenance level 3000 calories, if I'm currently at 2900 calories, have lost 2 pounds, and my muscles look more defined while reverse dieting from 2800 calories to 3300 calories? This is based on the discussions in the episodes The Power of Training For Longevity, Performance, & Aesthetics | Mind Pump 2361 and Building Muscle Mindfully, as well as the episodes Protect and Enhance Your Brain Health | Mind Pump 2393 and Breaking Through Plateaus.
If I reverse diet up to 3500 calories and then want to cut back to a more sustainable amount, like 3000 calories, can I cut back by 100 calories per week until I hit 3000 calories and then maintain at 3000 while still keeping my gains made from my reverse diet?
How long should I reverse diet if I started at 1400 calories and am currently at 2000 calories, 150 g of protein? When will I know it's time to move into a cutting phase?