Full Diet Break

After being on a calorie deficit for almost seven months, I've decided to take a break and go on maintenance for a month or two. I'm going on vacation in September and won't have as much control over my meals anyway. I've been skimming through this article and the book Break Through Your Set Point by George L Blackburn. Both recommend taking breaks from eating fewer calories to give the body a chance to relax.

This doesn't mean I'll go back to the bad habits that got me here in the first place. It means I'll be raising my calories from approximately 1,700 to closer to 2,000. I'll be adding in more healthy foods, not junk food. I'll probably increase the frequency of my exercising slightly, which should be easy once the weather starts getting cooler and I can walk outside again.

It's worth trying this. The worst that can happen is I might gain back a little weight. The best that can happen is I'll refresh my body (and mind) with this short break. I don't want to fear maintenance. I have to get there someday!

Share It !

Give Me Your Comment While You Are Signing In FB :)