What is Calorie Cycling & Can It Help With Fat Loss?

Do you lose 1 lb Monday-Friday and gain 3 Saturday and Sunday? Then this handy slideshow is just for you. Click through to learn about calorie cycling and to find out if it’s a good fit for you…

Calorie cycling may be for you. But heads up: Using calorie cycling requires a commitment to accurate food logging.

And if you aren’t honest with yourself, it won’t work.

Instead of having the same calorie goal all 7 days of the week…add up your total calorie goal across the week.

Allow yourself more flexibility 1 or 2 days each week. Think 200-500 extra calories.

Now subtract those higher calorie days from your weekly total calories. Then, divide your remaining calories evenly across your lower calorie days.

The important thing is to keep your total weekly calories in check.

Remember, to get the most out of this technique, track accurately all week.

If you’re not actually in a calorie deficit on your low calorie days, your higher calorie days will surely put you into a calorie surplus causing fat gain, not loss.

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All our best,

Jonathan & Blakley