Btw I'm 5 4 25, lift 4 times a week and average 16000 steps a day. Seems like I maintain around 2100, but I just can't lose until I cut my calories way back. Likely my body is a good adaptor or my NEAT is way lower on a cut
@tina_p You could try a staggered approach. I go for an average of 1450, but I eat 1350 on weekdays and 1600 on weekends. Maybe that would set you up for success on your longer workout days?