Your comment has got me looking over my charts (yay data!), and three things are clear:
my average caloric intake since I started has been steadily declining (on purpose--I'm lowering the bar gradually as I lose weight so that I keep the same deficit for as long as I can)
I've had no over-the-bar calorie spikes since mid-January
my weight loss has effectively stalled in the same period
Interesting!
I'm scared of calorie spiking for exactly the reason you mention--it actually takes more discipline than just keeping low. I've never stuck slavishly to my limit--it's too unnatural--but I have adhered very closely to a 14-day average, and the simple fact is that a 2000 calorie day has to be balanced by an 800 calorie day (or several 1000 calorie days), which can be tough.
Still, with all that in mind, if this plateau continues, I may try it. I appreciate the perspective!
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Interesting!
I'm scared of calorie spiking for exactly the reason you mention--it actually takes more discipline than just keeping low. I've never stuck slavishly to my limit--it's too unnatural--but I have adhered very closely to a 14-day average, and the simple fact is that a 2000 calorie day has to be balanced by an 800 calorie day (or several 1000 calorie days), which can be tough.
Still, with all that in mind, if this plateau continues, I may try it. I appreciate the perspective!