Calorie guidelines for fat loss & muscle gain shouldnt be taken as absolutes. Use them as an educated estimate to serve as a starting point & allow common sense to prevail throughout your weight loss/ gain journey. Once youve decided upon a calorie amount & subsequent macro split, youre going to need to implement them consistently for at least a couple of weeks before potentially adjusting based on the outcome. As an example, if youre aiming for fat loss, you might look at starting with a calorie intake of 12 x your body weight (lbs). But if you arent making any progress two weeks later despite being exceptionally compliant then youll need to look at adjusting that intake or increasing your output accordingly. Its only natural that over time, regardless of your goals, you WILL hit plateaus. Make sure to be proactive during these times, rather than sitting back & waiting for a miracle to happen. Outcome-based decision making is a central component of physique architecture (thank you Layne Norton!). Dont be naive enough to think that youll be set after running a simple equation. Over time your body adapts - make sure you monitor your progress consistently so that you dont spin your wheels.
Posted on: Wed, 21 May 2014 03:29:06 +0000
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