What Do You Eat on Recovery Days?
What Do You Eat on Recovery Days?
On my rest days I never know how to eat. Do you guys still go high protein and carbs, or do you lower calories? I don’t wanna lose gains but also don’t wanna get soft.
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I keep protein exactly the same on rest days. I might eat a little less carbs if I'm not training, but protein never changes.
Re: What Do You Eat on Recovery Days?
Recovery is when your body actually grows. I don't cut food too hard on off days or I feel flat the next workout.
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Good point. I've definitely been eating way less on rest days. Sounds like I should at least keep protein high.
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I usually just skip my pre-workout carbs since I'm not lifting. Everything else stays pretty close to normal.
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If you're trying to build muscle, don't be scared of food on recovery days. Your muscles are still repairing.
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I drop calories by maybe 200-300, mostly from carbs and snacks. Protein stays around 1g per pound every day.
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Seems like everyone agrees on keeping protein up. I'll probably stop cutting calories so much on my days off and see how I recover.
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I actually feel stronger when I eat well on rest days. The next workout is way better compared to when I under-eat.
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Hydration matters too. I used to focus only on food, but drinking enough water and getting electrolytes made a big difference in recovery.