20 year old male,5ft10……92kgs,High body fat percentage….Taking a 2-3 week break from the gym…So this is going to be my diet for the while
My aim is to lose around 1.25-1.5kgs per week or more would be nice Living a sedentary lifestyle for the next 2-3 weeks around 5k steps on average everyday…
Breakfast-350 grams of cooked chicken breast Dinner-2 bananas and 1 whole pomegranate To make up for the rest of the calories Either a protein bar or protein peanut butter
What effect is this going to have on my metabolism once after 3 weeks i hit the gym and bring my calories upto 1500-1700 calories
The general guideline is to shoot for 1kg of weight loss a week tops. 1kg a week is considered ‘extreme’ weight loss. More than that puts you at risk for stuff like a slowed metabolism, gallstones and vitamin deficiencies. And is generally not sustainable long term.
Also like, you’re not getting enough… anything by eating fruit, chicken and protein bars. Not even protein, let alone things like fiber and vitamins.
I know it’s not what you want to hear, but if I were you I’d up the calories and make sure to be eating enough protein and vegetables. There’s nothing wrong with chicken and fruit, but you’re going to need some fiber and vitamins in there.
Congratulations on all the hard work you’ve put in so far. You’ve clearly got grit. But we want you fit and healthy for the long term.