S 513: The Steep Deficit for Fat Loss: Reckless or Responsible? Examining the Rationale for Rapid Fat Loss and Aggressive Caloric Subtraction

Understanding this concept is critical for a client's success and one that is often overlooked. We know that weight loss and fat loss comes from a caloric deficit but how steep a caloric deficit and whether a client is ready for a deficit is the key consideration. I want to explain maintenance calories and setting point theory to ground this discussion in and then explain different scenarios in which a client would or would not be a prime candidate for a deeper deficit versus alternative approaches. Topics include:

- How Large of a Deficit For Clients?

- Similar Content in the Feed

- Maintenance is a Range

- Setting Point Theory

- Situations To Increase Deficit Off the Bat

- Addressing Lifestyle Considerations

- Client That’s Successfully Reverse Dieted

- Clients with PCOS

- Metabolic Adaptation

- High Stress in Life

- Overall Weight Loss Considerations

- Our Views on Chronic Dieting

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