Am I hindering myself doing this??

My TDEE is around ~2350-2400 calories. I work as a waitress and also go to the gym 4-5 times a week. I feel like my TDEE should be higher but I'm only 5'1 🫠

Anyways when i cut, ive noticed that i actually stick to my diet better when i "starve" myself during the week and eat at maintaince during the weekend. i eat 1200 calories during diet days and then just enjoy my favorite meals on the weekend as long as i stay under 2600 calories

I just find the 2 day break really beneficial both for my mental and just sticking to the actual diet.. It's easier compared to just eating 1600 calories daily, it's the same weekly deficit if you average it out