Calorie tracker for reverse dieting
Reverse dieting is the practice of slowly increasing calories after a cut to restore metabolism without immediate fat regain. Done right, it lets you eat more food at the same weight. Done wrong, it's just a slow bulk in disguise.
Why tracking actually helps here
- Calorie additions of 50–100 kcal/week minimize fat regain
- Weekly weigh-ins prevent overshooting maintenance
- Strength gains during reverse signal successful metabolic recovery
- Most people end reverse 200–500 kcal above pre-diet maintenance
How CalPilot helps
Weekly calorie auto-increase
Set a reverse protocol (e.g., +75 kcal/week) and CalPilot raises your daily target automatically each Monday.
Weight stability monitoring
If weight rises >0.5 lb/week, we pause increases until it stabilizes. Auto-adaptive, no manual recalculation.
Recommended setup
Weekly increase
50–100 kcal
Distribution
Carbs +60%, fat +40%
Protein
Hold steady at 1g/lb
Duration
8–16 weeks
Tips that actually help
Don't panic if weight rises 1–2 lbs in week 1
That's glycogen and water repletion, not fat. Real fat gain shows up over 3+ weeks.
FAQ
Is reverse dieting necessary?
Optional but useful after long cuts. Going straight from deficit to maintenance often produces a small overshoot. Reverse minimizes that.