eating back workout calories

maximus3355

Do I have to eat back my workout calories if I want to gain muscle?

H_Factor

yes

meganelizabetho

Yes. Specifically in lean protein after you work out, if you can help it

carolinedb

Absolutely yes, especially if you want to gain muscle.

Elleinnz

Yes - you need to feed those muscles to make them grow - they are already at a disadvantage if you are on a calorie deficit - so give them fuel - some carbs and good protein...

brandenocs

Not if you're on a protein heavy diet. Example: 50% protein, 30% carbs, 20% fat. It's what I do. A majority of my protein comes from whey and bars. I also take creatine and zma supplements to stimulate muscle growth. I have seen major gains in lean mass, and NEVER eat back my exercise calories. I don't even log them anymore. I just stick to my baseline.

deathstarclock

Not if you're on a protein heavy diet. Example: 50% protein, 30% carbs, 20% fat. It's what I do. A majority of my protein comes from whey and bars. I also take creatine and zma supplements to stimulate muscle growth. I have seen major gains in lean mass, and NEVER eat back my exercise calories. I don't even log them anymore. I just stick to my baseline.

But it looks like you're trying to lose weight

brandenocs

But my measurements around my chest and arms have increased. So while my weight is going down and I'm burning fat around my mid-section, I'm still gaining muscle.

babyblake11

you need to eat MORE calories than you burn to build muscle, so yes.