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Introduction
In this post I'll be explaining why agressive cutting doesn't work in the long run. I'll also explain the right way to cut and how to fix your plateau.
Since the trend of "starvemaxxing" became popular people have been dropping they're calories dangerously low. For example I saw a tiktok yesterday of a guy that was 17 and 175cm tall. He was overweight and only ate around 1800kcal. For most people this will seem like a good idea (Muh calories in, Muh calories out
) But if we reavaluate this aproach to weightloss from a long term perspective you will understand that the cons outweigh the pros in the case of agressive cutting.
Starvemaxxing (AKA extreme/agressive calorie deficit) Pros and Cons
Starvemaxxing is a term that has circulated a lot on the internet since recent tiktokers like lucasegolifts went viral with their extreme weightloss. But was is starvemaxxing? Starvemaxxing is the extreme cutting of maintenance calories to gain quick and a lot of weightloss. For example:
Imagine a 18 year old that is 185cm tall and 85kg that works out 3-5 days a week would need 2978 calories a day.
tdeecalculator.net
When people starvemax they would cut around 1000 kcals. That would leave us with 1978 calories a day. In the first few weeks we will see quick results. Think of losing around 7-9kg easily.
But there are mostly heavy cons to this aproach to weightloss. A few are:
-Hormonal imbalances
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
-Stunts growth in Youngcels
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
-Fucks up your metabolism which you will have to fix after crash dieeting. (I will explain more on this later)
www.palomahealth.com
-Muscle Loss (about 1/4 of the weight you lose is lean mass)
barbend.com
-Extreme Fatigue and Low energy
So in conclusion Starvemaxxing isn't the right aproach to dieeting. It isn't the right aproach because the cons outweight the pros. In the next segment I will explain how to revive your metabolism.
Reviving your Metabolism after Starvemaxxing
For the users here that have tried extreme weightloss may be familair with a plateau that you hit after a few weeks or months of extreme crash dieting. This plateau is your bodys way of telling you: You need to eat more. I'm going to keep all my weight on my body because I need it to stay alive. So how do you break this plateau and continue losing weight?
So first off we need to increase your calories very slowly. For our test subject I've mentioned earlier we will do this in steps of adding an additional 100 calories every week untill we reach around 85-90% of your maintenance calories. For our test subject this would be: 2978 X 0.9 = 2680 calories a day. This will help your metabolism reset to its natural pace.
graciouslynourished.com
It will also help you to gain more energy and you will gain a little bit of weight yes but it's necessary to continue weightloss with the better plan I will write down below. Now that you've increased your calories slowly by adding around 100 untill you've reached the 85-90% you want to eat that amount of calories around 2-3 weeks to let your body restore it's normal way of burning calories and get out of that survival state. This will also help you to reset your RMR (rest metabolic rate).
The Right Way To Lose Weight
Now that you've reset your RMR to a healthy rate you will cut down again untill you're in a 300(low end)-500(high end) calorie deficit. This way your body can lose weight sustainably and you can keep most of your muscle. If you decide you want to eat all of your calories you can do that but just make sure you burn off those 300-500 calories a day. I wish all the fatcels the greatest of luck! And don't forget to leave feedback or tips for my next in depth guide
(This was my first in high effort guide I hope it's alright)
In this post I'll be explaining why agressive cutting doesn't work in the long run. I'll also explain the right way to cut and how to fix your plateau.
Since the trend of "starvemaxxing" became popular people have been dropping they're calories dangerously low. For example I saw a tiktok yesterday of a guy that was 17 and 175cm tall. He was overweight and only ate around 1800kcal. For most people this will seem like a good idea (Muh calories in, Muh calories out
) But if we reavaluate this aproach to weightloss from a long term perspective you will understand that the cons outweigh the pros in the case of agressive cutting.Starvemaxxing (AKA extreme/agressive calorie deficit) Pros and Cons
Starvemaxxing is a term that has circulated a lot on the internet since recent tiktokers like lucasegolifts went viral with their extreme weightloss. But was is starvemaxxing? Starvemaxxing is the extreme cutting of maintenance calories to gain quick and a lot of weightloss. For example:
Imagine a 18 year old that is 185cm tall and 85kg that works out 3-5 days a week would need 2978 calories a day.
Calories Needed for a 18 year old, 85 kg Male
A 18 year old male who is 85kg needs an estimated 2,978 calories per day
When people starvemax they would cut around 1000 kcals. That would leave us with 1978 calories a day. In the first few weeks we will see quick results. Think of losing around 7-9kg easily.
But there are mostly heavy cons to this aproach to weightloss. A few are:
-Hormonal imbalances
Long-term effects of calorie restriction on serum sex hormone concentrations in men - PMC
Calorie restriction (CR) slows aging and consistently reduces circulating sex hormones in laboratory animals. However, nothing is known regarding the long-term effects of CR with adequate nutrition on serum sex hormones concentration in lean healthy ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Dieting in adolescence - PMC
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
How to Repair Your Metabolism After Crash and Yo-Yo Dieting | Paloma Health
When your metabolism has slowed down after a crash diet or yo-yo dieting, here's what you can do to repair it. . Learn more about hypothyroidism with Paloma Health
www.palomahealth.com
Does Crash Dieting Negatively Affect Body Composition and Muscle Gains? | BarBend
If you're in a steep caloric deficit, the latest research suggests that about one-fourth of weight lost will be lean body mass.
barbend.com
So in conclusion Starvemaxxing isn't the right aproach to dieeting. It isn't the right aproach because the cons outweight the pros. In the next segment I will explain how to revive your metabolism.
Reviving your Metabolism after Starvemaxxing
For the users here that have tried extreme weightloss may be familair with a plateau that you hit after a few weeks or months of extreme crash dieting. This plateau is your bodys way of telling you: You need to eat more. I'm going to keep all my weight on my body because I need it to stay alive. So how do you break this plateau and continue losing weight?
So first off we need to increase your calories very slowly. For our test subject I've mentioned earlier we will do this in steps of adding an additional 100 calories every week untill we reach around 85-90% of your maintenance calories. For our test subject this would be: 2978 X 0.9 = 2680 calories a day. This will help your metabolism reset to its natural pace.
How to Fix a Damaged Metabolism After Dieting
Have you ever hit a weight loss plateau while dieting that you couldn’t seem to surpass? A slow metabolism was likely the culprit, which could be directly related to your dieting efforts. Keep reading to
graciouslynourished.com
It will also help you to gain more energy and you will gain a little bit of weight yes but it's necessary to continue weightloss with the better plan I will write down below. Now that you've increased your calories slowly by adding around 100 untill you've reached the 85-90% you want to eat that amount of calories around 2-3 weeks to let your body restore it's normal way of burning calories and get out of that survival state. This will also help you to reset your RMR (rest metabolic rate).
The Right Way To Lose Weight
Now that you've reset your RMR to a healthy rate you will cut down again untill you're in a 300(low end)-500(high end) calorie deficit. This way your body can lose weight sustainably and you can keep most of your muscle. If you decide you want to eat all of your calories you can do that but just make sure you burn off those 300-500 calories a day. I wish all the fatcels the greatest of luck! And don't forget to leave feedback or tips for my next in depth guide
(This was my first in high effort guide I hope it's alright)
