eating back workout calories

maximus3355
maximus3355 Posts: 1
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Do I have to eat back my workout calories if I want to gain muscle?

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  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    yes
  • meganelizabetho
    meganelizabetho Posts: 25
    Yes. Specifically in lean protein after you work out, if you can help it :)
  • carolinedb
    carolinedb Posts: 236 Member
    Absolutely yes, especially if you want to gain muscle.
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    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
    brandenocs Posts: 146 Member
    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
    deathstarclock Posts: 512 Member
    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
    brandenocs Posts: 146 Member
    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
    babyblake11 Posts: 1,107 Member
    you need to eat MORE calories than you burn to build muscle, so yes.
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