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That’s a calorie deficit of around 3500 cals per week or 500 per day.
https://tdeecalculator.net/ try working out your TDEE here (works better if you can find your bodyfat%).
So for me I know that my maintenance calories are abound 3150 but normally aim for around 3000. As I’m looking to lose weight I will aim for around 2000 cals per day as I’m likely to underestimate and would prefer to lose a little more at the start anyway. That way I should within the first month drop about c.2kg
Get good at knowing macros and calories of certain meals which you can default to is my advice. You’ll be able to eat enough calories to not impact your training - get enough protein, water and sleep will really help. Personal preference but I increase my protein intake as a % because it helps with satiety and find carbs can be my danger zone. This does tend to be more £ as a chicken breast is expensive compared to some toast
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Had a big pizza last night for a "final hurrah" kinda deal. Has the additional bonus of an extra heavy weigh-in this morning, which works well for me for motivation.
What rate are people aiming for? I'd like 0.5kg a week.
Garmin estimated my average daily calorie expenditure for December at ~2800, so thus should be achievable. Not sure whether to be proud or disgusted I've managed to put in weight while burning that much!