upped cals to maintenance, but for how long

[taniea19]

I had a ed and was mataining on about 900 cals per day. I increased by 10%-15% per week until I hit 2000 cals (this week) Now since I at 900 cals for so long how long do I need to stay at maintenance? Is 2 weeks enough? And at that time how much should I drop per week after that for fat loss?
Oh and I just wanted to take a second to thank everyone here for helping me up my calories I dont think I could have done it without ALL of you!

My hubby said "I wish I were thunder cause then you would do what ever I said". Teeheehee

Tanya

[Rumbach]

My hubby said "I wish I were thunder cause then you would do what ever I said". Teeheehee

Tanya
:lol:

I would stay at maintenance for at least 4-6 weeks, and then slowly drop the calories 50-100 per week until you hit 20% below maintenance.

[taniea19]

Thanks I was hoping I could start leaning out after 2 weeks. I'm going on a shopping trip in late october, I was hoping I could buy my normal size, ugh! But I want to do this right so I'll do the maintenance for longer.
Thanks so much!
Tanya

[Jen]

I might even suggest maintenace a bit longer to get metabolism boosted after being depressed so long. 4-6 weeks should suffice but lower slowly as suggested.

[taniea19]

Ok, even though it took me like 6 weeks to get to maintenance? Gosh I feel like I'm gonna blow up! 4-6 weeks? Really?

Thanks for your time!

Tanya

[Inspired]

Ok, even though it took me like 6 weeks to get to maintenance? Gosh I feel like I'm gonna blow up! 4-6 weeks? Really?

Thanks for your time!

Tanya


You'll be fine. Think long term, not short term results. I know you're anxious to start losing fat, but take it slow. You'll get there.

[taniea19]

Darn it! I know you are right, I'm gonna have to just suck it up! I'm gonna do this for sure. I guess I will just play it by ear. I'm upto 2000 calories (approx.) this week so maybe I will just stay here 4-6 weeks or so. Thanks for the advice!
Tanya