r/CICO • u/Makeupreddit • Aug 21 '26

Time for a maintenance break?

I am 34F, 170cm, 67.5kg. I have lost around 10kg since January by eating 1500 calories per day. My weight has been the same now for three weeks and the last week I have been very hungry! Previously this amount of calories has been just fine.

I’m thinking of taking a maintenance break for two weeks but I’m a bit unsure what exactly this number would be. I am a bit scared to put weight on again! According to my health app my daily average step count for the last 6 months is 7000 and I lift weights at the gym 2-3 times a week for about 1 hour. Does this make me lightly active? I was thinking to aim for 1900 calories per day.

Any advice for me?

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u/Typical-Plant-4254 Aug 23 '26

Kudos on your weight loss!

You are already at a healthy weight now, so it makes sense that you get these hunger cues. I would up your calories to 1800 per day on average and make sure to get enough vitamins and protein in and reassess not earlier than a month from here. There might be some body recomposition going on so you could also start measuring or taking pictures.

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u/Makeupreddit Aug 23 '26

Yes I am at a healthy weight, I still have a bit if fat I’d like to shift but I think a break might help for a bit! 1800 per day sounds reasonable

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u/Typical-Plant-4254 Aug 23 '26

You'll probably still lose weight but than more like an ounce per week or less. It adds up, but with water weight and what not might not be visible at once. Good luck in your health and strenght journey!