For the first 12-week cut in January 2018, Kathleen used the RP fat-loss template, which gave her daily macros for six meals. They varied depending whether it was a training or nontraining day. On lifting days, she chose the intensity of her training (light, moderate, or hard) and ate the amount of macros listed for each meal, using foods that were approved and listed on the template. Kathleen said she tried to stick to foods she could eat consistently and that were easy and convenient for her schedule.
For her most recent cut, from the beginning of 2019, Kathleen used the RP Diet app. It's similar to using the template as far as following the macros based on her weight and training, but other factors were added in as well. "The app asked for my daily activity level, the choice of four to six meals a day, more selection of cut-approved food choices, meal-time notifications, weigh-in notifications, and a chart to track my daily progress," Kathleen explained.
"If I don't follow my meals exactly, then it can cause me to feel extra fatigued and not train as well during my workouts," Kathleen said. The amount of carbs varies depending on how intense her training is, so it was very important for her to follow the plan as close to 100 percent as possible in order to get the best results for her training and fat-loss goals.
