The Macro Experiment: Reverse Diet Progress Graph
I realize there are different beliefs/opinions about the "optimal" speed of reverse dieting. It's actually quite the hot topic right now. My personal belief is this: Everyone is unique with individual goals and physical/psychological states. Therefore, "optimal" approaches to meet goals will vary. For instance, I had been in a severe caloric deficit for 6 years straight so my goal in reverse dieting was mainly to be able to eat more without gaining excess body fat. I had some major physical and psychological issues. Of course, a seasoned bodybuilder may have different goals or at least a different prioritization of goals than me.
The fact of the matter is there is currently (as of 12/3/2014) no peer-reviewed research on reverse dieting. That was my entire premise of this experiment. Not that this compares AT ALL to peer-reviewed research, but I am so passionate about helping others with similar issues and fears as I once had. I believe this experiment will achieve that goal. :) I plan on discussing this speed of reverse dieting issue in a later post, but for right now I just wanted to update the graph.
OTHER UPDATES I hope you guys had an amazing Thanksgiving by the way! I traveled to Wilmington, NC to visit my family and I had a blast! I experienced my first oyster (yuck), my first s'mores in about 10 years (YUM), and WINE ICE CREAM (legit best thing I have ever tasted). The macros kinda suck but it's totally worth it. You can actually get it shipped to you from this website. You're welcome. 11F/25C/3P for a half cup. |
I did cave and weigh myself twice. I have stayed consistently between 115-116 for the past month, including pre and post thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving, I tracked most of the day and left extra carb/fat room and tried to eat mindfully. I guess it worked out for me considering I did not gain weight. Doing IIFYM for a year and a half has taught me well. In other news, I am totally finished with the most stressful two months of my entire life. Long story short, I was working 10+ hours a day and going to school till late at night. It was intense but that is finally over so I have time to do things I actually WANT to do, aka the macro experiment videos and songs! :P I have a few things up my sleeve coming up in the next couple weeks I'm pretty stoked about! I'm calling it "The Swolemate Sessions." Ha. |
Hope you have an awesome week my friends!
Much love,
- C
PS: Macro tip of the day -- some days it's fun to save room for an epic carb/fat treat like this creation I made last night. <3