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Should I increase my calories on days I lift weights?

sridge12
sridge12 Posts: 2
edited January 6 in Health and Weight Loss
Just started the new Beachbody program Chalean Extreme.. I do weights lifting and strength training 3 days a week for about 30-40 minutes per session. I have been sticking to a 1500/day cal diet- should I be increasing my calorie count on days when I lift?
My goal is to lose 25 lbs overall.

Thanks!

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  • cedarghost
    cedarghost Posts: 621 Member
    It depends on whether or not you included the exercise when you figured your calorie intake. I figured mine in when calculating my TDEE, so I have the same amount of calories on my workout days as my non-workout days.
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