@hannah.pointer: TOP TIPS WHEN IN A TEMPORARY CALORIE DEFICIT: For custom plans: www.macrohabits.com 🖤PROPERLY REVERSE DIETING BEFORE (& after): Reverse dieting is a strategy used to gradually increase caloric intake after a period of calorie restriction or dieting. This allows you to go into a true, temporary calorie deficit after reversing at a healthy & sustainable number, & then also properly reversing back up to a higher maintenance post cut. The goal is to restore metabolic rate and avoid rapid weight gain while transitioning back to a more sustainable eating pattern. Basically, you need to be at a high enough caloric maintenance before you cut so your cut macro split is HEALTHY. HIGH PROTEIN SNACKS Protein is highly satiating - it helps you feel fuller for longer compared to carbs or fats. This increased satiety helps prevent hunger pangs and reduces cravings, making it easier to stick to your caloric goals. When you're in a deficit, managing hunger becomes especially important since you're eating less than your body is used to. Lean sources of protein like chicken, tuna, halibut, cod, extra lean ground beef, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, deli turkey, etc., are super helpful in keeping you full & sticking to your deficit. ZERO CAL DRINKS Don’t drink your calories!!!! High calorie drinks are often a form of "empty calories" - they provide little to no satiety or nutritional value while being a large amount of calories. Zero or low calorie drinks can help manage sweet cravings and keep you hydrated without using up any of your limited calorie budget. Some of my favorite 0 cal / low calorie drinks : PWDRS electrolytes (‘MACROHABITS’), BetterDays Greens (‘HANNAH10’), Olipop, & Zevias HYDRATION Proper hydration is essential during a calorie deficit!! Water helps with satiety since thirst is often confused for hunger, plays a vital role in fat breakdown (lipolysis), and helps maintain energy levels and exercise performance when calories are lower. Hydration helps with water retention, bloat & digestion. 🖤FOLLOW A WORKOUT PROGRAM Following a workout program during a calorie deficit is vital for preserving muscle mass and optimizing body composition. Having a structured resistance training program sends a clear signal to your body that muscle tissue is necessary and should be preserved, even in a deficit. Following a program also prevents over training, under training, and makes your time in the gym more productive. (All my training plans are linked in my bio & available on my website www.macrohabits.com 🤍) 🖤DISCIPLINE VS RESTRICTION Discipline & restriction are 2 different things!!! Discipline is about making conscious, sustainable choices that align with your long-term goals while still maintaining a level of flexibility. Restriction on the other hand, comes from a place of rigid rules and deprivation. It's an all-or-nothing mentality - like completely eliminating food groups, never allowing yourself to eat at restaurants, or feeling guilty about missing a single workout. This mindset typically leads to an unsustainable cycle of strict adherence followed by burnout or yoyo dieting. 🖤PORTION CONTROL IN INTUITIVE MOMENTS OR DINNERS Even in a calorie deficit you can eat intuitively & embrace dinners out. Practice small habits earlier in the day - like hitting your water goal, staying protein focused & being more mindful of carbs & fats. At dinner, pay attention to your hunger cues & stop when you’re satisfied. Pace yourself through your meal, it can take up to 20 minutes for your brain to recognize your stomach is full! If you’re looking to lower calories during a meal out, getting sauces or dressing on the side or getting things lettuce wrapped can help :) #caloriedeficit #highprotein #bodyrecomposition #fatloss #lean #abs #toning #weightloss #fyp #orangecounty

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