Cathy’s Maintenance Success Case Study
From Cathy:
“I joined EPN in August 2023 because my weight was increasing while my activity level was practically zero (as was my food intake – I just didn’t know it yet), and I needed some help. Last year, I was miserable in my body. I felt hobbled - why was I so damn weak? What’s wrong with me?
I cannot tell you how happy I am to have joined the 17-week Maintenance and Muscle Gain cohort. I have learned so much . . . my body can maintain the same weight on 2100 calories as it did on 1100 calories – still kind of blows my mind.”
In her first 14 weeks Cathy...
Increased calories from 1100 - 2100 daily
Lost 3" across her circumference measurements
Non-Scale Wins:
She has moved to the Muscle Gaining phase and is working on adding on some lbs.
No longer afraid food will make her gain fat
Started prioritizing protein – she increased from 80g to 135g. This has helped her build some actual strength in the gym
Her gut is happy after years of searching for answers to why it shut itself down FOOD – she needed food.
She rides her bike and hikes the trails, feeling strong and confident (and well-fed).
Cathy’s 2024 Plan:
After newfound energy from being able to eat and maintain more calories, Cathy developed the below plan to crush her goals of getting back into bike racing:
December 2023 - March 2024: Surplus to build muscle!
March 2024 - October 2024: Performance Maintenance to prep and compete in multiple races in the fall
November 2024 Onwards: Maintenance, Cathy realized after years of under-eating that she never wants to deficit again, and instead will continue to focus on muscle building and performance goals
