Why are cutting recommendations so high?

[rileymca]

In your article “To Be A Beast” your starting cutting numbers are higher than most other recommendations I have seen. (You bulking numbers are also higher than what I’ve seen). What is the reasoning behind suggesting a less aggressive calorie deficit? And how accurate in your experience are these recommendations for clients? Are they usually close to the “sweet spot” or are large adjustments usually needed?

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Most people eat much more than they think to maintain their weight, which means that a calorie deficit or surplus is likely to be higher than they think to.

Here is a good site to get some more specific data for you, the individual: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp

[sila]

Most people eat much more than they think to maintain their weight, which means that a calorie deficit or surplus is likely to be higher than they think to.

Here is a good site to get some more specific data for you, the individual: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/bwp

Jordan, in the article, you mention that there's no clear evidence for metabolic damage. However, a person can be become more efficient to their training and their weight loss can stall.

However, one issue on which I was not clear about: is there any mechanism by which weight loss can stall if the person cuts their calories by too much?

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Jordan, in the article, you mention that there's no clear evidence for metabolic damage. However, a person can be become more efficient to their training and their weight loss can stall

However, one issue on which I was not clear about: is there any mechanism by which weight loss can stall if the person cuts their calories by too much?

Nope. This is why world hunger is a problem.

[sila]

Well, I feel sheepish...

Thank you, that makes sense.