Change in 'activity level', question about cals

[pryncess77]

There are some really informed ladies on here (xoxoxoxo), so I thought I might be able to get a little help regarding calories and a recent lifestyle change that will affect my 'activity level'.

Long story short, I was laid off from my job (Executive Assistant - aka, desk bunny) about 4 months ago and have had major difficulties finding work. Yesterday I finally got fed up with the stress of a declining bank account, and auditioned to work as an exotic dancer (I'd done it in the past-about 5 years ago, but only for 2-3 months in a similiar financial situation).

So. My question is what would be an appropriate addition of calories for going from a sedentary job to a job that is, quite frankly, a pretty mild and long-term workout!

Right now I'm not really in a cut or bulk period....I guess we would call it a recomp? I haven't really gained/lost a lot of weight, but I'm getting leaner and harder every day from building muscle. I'm usually eating just a tad bit under maintenance, so about 2000-2200/day with the following workout:

Lift with my trainer 5x/week, some type of LISS cardio 5-6x per week, 1 rest day.
Also, my shifts are 7 hours long....not sure if that is important or not?

Any advice would be helpful. My main goal in asking this is because I don't want to lose the muscle that I've worked my butt off for!

Thanks in advance for any advice!!!

[pryncess77]

Anyone? LOL

[freebirdmac]

I'd keep things exactly how they've been and see via results the effects. That way there is no guessing. You'll see how much fat you lose, and if you need more carbs to keep your energy up. My guess is your dancing will be like very long LISS sessions and you won't need to do them at the gym anymore.

[kimm4]

Keep everything the same.