When to reduce calories

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@ambermalika

f you think of this in terms of establishing new habits, I’d go so far as to suggest changing one thing every two weeks. For example: start by not missing a single workout for two weeks, but don’t worry about changing anything else. Next, start fueling pre/during/post workout with plenty of CHO, in whatever way (gels, gummies, drink mix) seems most feasible, for two weeks. You might be surprised how much of a difference you see just doing that. Next, aim for 5-6 servings of vegetables in your other meals for two weeks. Each habit you add, you keep up with the others, but you just have to focus on changing one thing at a time. This might sound extreme, but it’s something I’ve tried personally, and it can work. At least, it’s something to consider. And when it comes it health, I think the more important goal is to find ways to tweak our daily habits toward better health (which will lead to better fitness and performance etc), and to see it as a process of establishing new habits rather than aiming for a specific goalpost (number on the scale). The goal can of course serve as a motivator, but the daily behaviors will be easier to manage as habits than as a constant deluge of new/stressful decisions.

This is solid advice! Well done!