Hamstring injury - change macros and calories
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GrumpyHeadmistress
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After being a bit twingy for a few days, my hamstring suddenly became very sore whilst running. Sharp stabbing pain from gluteus down middle of hamstring which meant I had to walk home.
Assuming I'm not running for a few weeks till it's healed, should I change my macros or calories to aid healing?
Currently 5'4", 132lbs with 1360 a day. Macros split 45% carbs, 30% protein, 25% fat.
Assuming I'm not running for a few weeks till it's healed, should I change my macros or calories to aid healing?
Currently 5'4", 132lbs with 1360 a day. Macros split 45% carbs, 30% protein, 25% fat.
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Eating at maintenance might help2
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Your body needs calories to heal - eat at maintenance3
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As others have noted, don't try to lose weight while injured. Maintaining is good. If you must cut calories, don't cut the protein. You'll need it to heal.1
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Thanks all. I'll go to maintenance and keep my protein high - it's already 130-140g a day.1
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