re: I think a 2000-calorie diet is overkill, it's why so many everyone gains weight

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I think a large part of the population would maintain or lose weight at a strict 2000 calories. I think people that say they eat 2000 calories a day without carefully tracking/weighing are probably closer to 3000.

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I started counting macros about 6 weeks ago. It's been an eye opening experience. If it has calories, carbs, protein, or fat, I'm weighing or measuring and logging it.

Not only have I cut fat, I've put on muscle and my cardio has taken a tick upwards when doing WOD's. I'll do another body scan here in a few weeks and can't wait to see the results.

I'm currently on a "maintain" plan, which consists of 2228 calories on a rest day with a split of 183g of carbs, 194g of protein, and 80g of fat. On workout days, I'm consuming 2481 calories with a split of 262g of carbs, 194g of protein, and 73g of fat.

My workout days are usually 4-6 days per week of CrossFit.