Heyo! F26, 5’2” SW: 151 CW: 139 GW: 115
So, about three years ago I lost 20 lbs using CICO, I did 1200 calories until I fit into my jeans again. It would seem that wasn’t sustainable, (and it’s quite obvious the more I think about it); yep you see my current weight, I’m creeping back up. My husband suggested that perhaps I need to do CICO but go slow so to speak. He’s a weight lifter, so I do trust his thoughts, but I like to hear other peoples thoughts as he’s never been 1) short 2) overweight 3) female 4) not a fan of lifting weights lol!
Here’s what I mean:
First week I eat 1600 to get used to deficit. And then par down a hundred calories each week until I get to 1300-1200 depending on exercise activity. Then, once I lose what I want each week bring my calories back up by 100 calories until I get to 1600-1800 maintenance. I think it might be more sustainable this way, and I’ll form better habits by going slow rather than cold-turkey.
This is my first week, so I’m right at 1600 k/cals, I feel super satiated by the end of the day and even some days had 200+ calories leftover. I’m moderately active; training with husband 1-2 times a week (I’m a noob so the workouts are light), rowing or other cardio 2-4 times a week.
Has anyone done this and did you have success? Any advice?
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source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/kveldn/slow_cico_thoughts_advice_help/
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