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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.

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