Refeed days

IAmThunderHawk

I've started training program that has a refeed day, 100g more carbs and I really struggle with hitting that macro.

I just wondered those here that use a refeed day, when do you use it in your week/program?

MelaniaTrump

Sweet potatoes, lentils, beans, plain oatmeal, fiber cereal, quinoa, chickpeas.

lemmie177

I like doing refeeds Sat, before a very heavy strength-oriented workout on Sun, where I try really hard to increase the weight on the basic compound lifts.

What do you struggle with in getting 100g? It doesn't seem like too much. I like to eat legumes and potatoes/yams, but if you're feeling too full, you could use breads, rice, pastas, sugary cereals. If you don't mind sugar, it makes it very easy to load up on carbs.

CattOfTheGarage

I don't strength train, but I have under days and over days, I find it hugely helpful as it makes a big difference in reducing cravings.

IAmThunderHawk

Sorry I meant an extra 100g, my carb macros are 200g on normal days. Refeed is 300g, just can't seem to get it all in before bed!