How much should I eat when weight lifting?

megmay2591
megmay2591 Posts: 621 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hello! I begin weight lifting today and I know people say you should eat more, but how much more?

I currently eat 1500 calories, plus my exercise calories. Starting today, I'll be lifting every Tuesday and Thursday. How much more should I eat on these days?

Height: 5'4"
CW: 142 lbs
Body fat %: 30

GW: 129 LBS
Goal body fat: 24%

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  • Rosemarose
    Rosemarose Posts: 69 Member
    I'm interested in this as well...anyone?
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    It somewhat depends on your goals, bulking I would say 10%- 15% over TDEE. If looking to lose, 15% or so under TDEE.

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