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I think of it in blocks:
Block 1 - Reset. Create routine, higher calorie deficit. This is probably boring meals and no cheating, no eating out/drinking. 6-8 weeks. Hopefully drop a decent few kg
Block 2 - Taper. Re-introduce some food which you like but cut out in Block 1 and try some more interesting meals - during first 6 weeks I'll usually think about these meals or things I've really craved. Weightloss wont be as dramatic but over period of time should still be losing weight. 3m.
Block 3 - Maintain. This is where I would have looked to shift the weigh, more focus on building muscle and in general maintaining. Looking at weekly calories rather than daily too much. Aim here is not to lose weight but keep it flat and form a pattern. 6mThis is a pretty much annual cycle for me (bc Christmas) but if you notice yourself slipping from the maintain block into a period of gain, then I'd look at restarting the process. If you can stick to it then the above doesn't have to be so militant. This year I maintained weight/fitness for 8m and only put some weight on at xmas so my work to get back to maintaining block should be quicker/easier.
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With the healthy eating, how do you guys keep things interesting? Any good resources for recipes? Maybe I'll do a Saturday/Sunday cheat.
As much as I love chicken/salmon/turkey with rice, I can see myself getting bored after a few months.