Procedure

1. Establish the Baseline (Week 1)

   • Use get_user_history to identify the caloric intake and average weight from the final week of the fat loss phase.
   • Set the Week 1 daily caloric target to match those final dieting calories to stabilize weight.
   • Calculate protein requirements using compute_macros at $1.6\text{--}2.2\text{g/kg}$ of body weight to protect lean mass.
   • Use set_user_macro_targets to apply these values.

2. Execute Gradual Ascent (Weeks 2–5)

   • Each week, review the previous 7-day weight average.
   • If weight is stable or decreasing: Increase daily intake by 100 calories per day for the upcoming week.
   • If weight increased by $0.5\text{--}1.0\text{ lb}$: Maintain current calories for an additional week (hold) to allow for glycogen/water stabilization.
   • If rapid weight gain occurs: Pause increases or reduce intake until weight stabilizes.
   • Macronutrient Allocation: Use compute_macros to assign the majority of new calories to carbohydrates to support glycogen restoration and training intensity.

3. Manage Activity Levels

   • Advise the user to maintain or slightly increase resistance training intensity to drive progressive overload.
   • If the user was performing high-volume cardio, instruct a gradual reduction of $10\text{--}15%$ per week to prevent a sharp drop in Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).

4. Stabilization & Assessment (Week 6)

   • Hold the Week 5 caloric level constant.
   • Create a summary note using create_note to document the new estimated maintenance baseline.
   • Assess biofeedback indicators: Monitor sleep quality, hunger levels, and gym performance. Improved performance typically correlates with successful recovery from the deficit.

5. Monitoring & Adjustments

   • Remind the user to ignore daily fluctuations and focus on the 7-day rolling average.
   • Use render_weekly_grid to help the user visualize their weight and calorie trends throughout the 6-week transition.