Hi Jordan,
Is there any evidence that “periodizing” ones diet results in more muscle mass gained or fat lost over a long term period? I’m sure it helps with adherence but i hear arguments from people, a la Mike Israetel, that simply drilling the same deficit over the long term could eventually become metabolically inefficient. Another claim i’ve seen is spending 4-6 weeks in maintenance phases prior to embarking on a bulk or cut so that you become desensitized to feast or famine…something like that at least.
thank you.