Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In this video, I go over 5 signs that it might be time to increase your calories and take a break from dieting.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Why taking a break can feel like a failure
00:38 - Sign 1 - Pseudo-dieting
02:12 - Sign 2 - Cutting too low
03:27 - Sign 3 - Performance
04:55 - Sign 4 - Degraded Life Quality
06:17 - Sign 5 - Mental effects
07:21 - Importance of recharging
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About this video:
How do you know when is the right time to stop a calorie deficit and start eating more? Maybe you’ve been dieting for 6 months or 1 year, and you’re not at your goal yet, but you’re stuck in a plateau. Calories are low, metabolism has slowed down, and you’re losing strength in the gym, but you still have a lot of weight to lose. What is a valid reason to increase your calories and take a break?
In this video I go over 5 signs you should consider a break from the diet and start eating more calories. If you’re experiencing 3 or more of these I would highly recommend you reconsider your approach. This is the what I wish someone told me when I first started my fitness journey. It would’ve saved me from a lot of frustration, especially in the early days.
About me:
My name is Mario Tomic. I help entrepreneurs and busy professionals get lean, gain muscle, and create systems for a sustainable healthy lifestyle long-term.
I started my fitness journey 15 years ago and have been coaching for 10 years. Most people don’t know that my native language is Croatian and that I worked in computer science before starting my fitness company.
Disclaimer: Mario Tomic is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Mario Tomic will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, or illness.
Want Me To Coach You? Check out my program at fitnessmastery.com/?video=yEIhvJKF7Sk
In this video, I go over 5 signs that it might be time to increase your calories and take a break from dieting.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Why taking a break can feel like a failure
00:38 - Sign 1 - Pseudo-dieting
02:12 - Sign 2 - Cutting too low
03:27 - Sign 3 - Performance
04:55 - Sign 4 - Degraded Life Quality
06:17 - Sign 5 - Mental effects
07:21 - Importance of recharging
Watch these next:
5 Signs Your Calories Are Too Low (You MUST Know This!)
youtube.com/watch?v=xg2ZUjiioSk
5 Signs That You Won’t Get Below 20% Body Fat (Reality Check)
youtube.com/watch?v=ZrPwnpoRABA
Subscribe here for more:
youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=shockingfit
About this video:
How do you know when is the right time to stop a calorie deficit and start eating more? Maybe you’ve been dieting for 6 months or 1 year, and you’re not at your goal yet, but you’re stuck in a plateau. Calories are low, metabolism has slowed down, and you’re losing strength in the gym, but you still have a lot of weight to lose. What is a valid reason to increase your calories and take a break?
In this video I go over 5 signs you should consider a break from the diet and start eating more calories. If you’re experiencing 3 or more of these I would highly recommend you reconsider your approach. This is the what I wish someone told me when I first started my fitness journey. It would’ve saved me from a lot of frustration, especially in the early days.
About me:
My name is Mario Tomic. I help entrepreneurs and busy professionals get lean, gain muscle, and create systems for a sustainable healthy lifestyle long-term.
I started my fitness journey 15 years ago and have been coaching for 10 years. Most people don’t know that my native language is Croatian and that I worked in computer science before starting my fitness company.
Disclaimer: Mario Tomic is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Mario Tomic will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, or illness.
