It is slower but adding a week or two, or a month or two of maintenance calories into your fat loss plan can be really helpful. Just because you're not losing body fat does not mean that you are not getting a bit fitter, stronger, and overall healthier. Don't let diet culture take away relearning some key eating habits, structuring your meals well and eating foods you love. If you've struggled with taking a week off of your diet this episode is for you.