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  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
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    So; food is fuel. That can't be denied. Nutrients, not calories - that's what I hear from my trainer all the time.

    However, I usually consume most (50%+) of my calories at night; after I've hit the gym, worked a full day, etc.
    By the time I hit the gym in the evening I've only consumed 100-500 calories; and I'm fine. I don't pass out, whatever.

    So, when I come home, I feel I have to eat all these calories to meet a quota. (At LEAST 1200 a day. BARE MINUMUM.) Even though I don't have any more physical activity to need fuel for for the day.
    So my question is; if I make it through the whole day without meeting that 1200 quota; do I need to make up those calories between 400 and 1200 for the day?

    PS: I usually eat 1500-1600 a day.

    yes, you need to eat 1500-1600 cal EVERY DAY. If you mess up one day and go under, go over the next day.

    spread out your meals and you'll have a helluva lot easier time hitting your goals.
  • missshadowlovely
    missshadowlovely Posts: 50 Member
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    Cool! Thanks for the answer. :)

    So does it affect losses or gains depending on WHAT I eat? (Carbs, protein, etc)
    Should I keep carbs away from bedtime?

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