Alright, let’s talk about this, because I see this question all the time. You get your meal plan, see your calorie target, and panic—because it feels like too much. I get it. If you’ve been dieting for years, the idea of eating more feels completely backward. You’re convinced that if you eat more calories, you’ll gain weight.

99 times out of 100, you aren’t eating what you think you are. And listen, that’s not your fault! Our brains love to forget the tiny things—oil in the pan, a dash of milk in coffee, ketchup on the side, bites off your kid’s plate, the little extras that don’t feel like they “count.” But they do.

That’s why tracking is always the first step. Before we even consider adjustments, we need to be 100% sure that you’re one of the extremely rare people who truly have a low calorie maintenance level. The beauty of this? Almost always, you’ll find the plan you have is exactly what you need—and when you actually follow it, it works.

And I promise—I want to help you. But nobody, not even me, can troubleshoot what’s not being tracked. That’s why before we change anything, you need to follow your plan for 3 full weeks and track diligently the entire time. If there are gaps in tracking, we don’t have the full picture, and any adjustments would just be guessing.

💥 I repeat: You must log everything for 3 full weeks without any gaps! Track every single thing you consume—no exceptions.

✅ Ensure your activity level is set correctly in your profile. If you’re following a 5-day workout plan, your activity level should be set to 3-5 days per week—not 6-7 days. If your activity level is overestimated, your calorie target will be too high for your actual lifestyle.

✅ Follow your meal or macro plan exactly as designed—no tweaks or adjustments.

✅ Track everything you consume. Yes, everything—the splash of milk, the teaspoon of peanut butter, the drizzle of oil, the ‘tiny’ bites and snacks you forget about.

✅ Don’t skip meals or ‘save calories’—your plan is designed to fuel you properly.

Let’s talk about real-life examples, because this happens all the time:

🔹 “I’ve been doing the program for a few weeks, but the scale has gone up.”

We check her profile and see she hasn’t been tracking everything. She’s forgetting to log the olive oil she cooks with, she’s underestimating portion sizes, and she’s skipping whole meals only to overeat later.

She commits to tracking everything properly and sticks to the plan 100%. The next month? She drops 4 pounds.

🔹 “I used to eat 1300 kcal to lose weight, and my targets seem like too much.”

She feels nervous but decides to trust the plan. She follows the recommended calorie target without cutting back and sticks with it for 3 weeks. And guess what? It works. Her body starts responding, and she finally sees sustainable progress—without feeling deprived.

If your calories seem too high, here’s what to do:

1️⃣ Follow your plan exactly for 3 full weeks. No tweaks, no adjustments—just full commitment.

2️⃣ Track every single thing for 3 full weeks. Be honest—are you actually eating what you think you are? Use a food scale to be sure.

3️⃣ Make sure your activity level matches your actual workouts. If you’re working out 5 days per week, set your activity level to 3-5 days, not 6-7.

4️⃣ Ignore short-term fluctuations. One week of data means nothing—stick with it and trust your body to adapt.

Almost every time, you’ll find that your plan works exactly as designed. You just have to follow it properly first. You’ve got this.

And if you are one of the unicorns who genuinely needs an adjustment, please reach out to us at [email protected] so we can help! 💛

Maddie xxx