I've finally realized that I've been overtraining so I've decided to take a week off from lifting. Should I continue a high protein, high carb diet during this off time? BTW, my goal is to put on mass.
Another question: During a normal lifting week, should your calorie/protein/carb in-take remain the same even on your off days? I'm always tempted to eat less on my off days to avoid gaining to much fat.
Thanks!
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08-28-2007, 03:39 PM #1Registered User
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Takine a Week off - Should I cut my calories
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08-28-2007, 03:58 PM #2cereal 4 rereal
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if you have been over training and are attempting to recover, does cutting calories seem wise?
give yourself adequate food to maximise recovery otherwise taking time off training was a waste and you'll be even further behind where you could be"There's levels of retardation most people don't even know about"
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08-28-2007, 04:01 PM #3EAT!EAT!
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Overtraining is sickness, and believe it or not your body burns a TON of calories from being sick. I dropped from 148 to 117 from a prostate infection, and I ate. Trust me, did I eat lol. Yeah I'd keep active in your every day life, walk around, garden, but eat very well. I think I might be on the brink of overtraining myself.
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08-28-2007, 04:12 PM #4Registered User
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You could decrease your carb intake or drop one of your meals (go from 6 down to 5 meals) . Increase fat intake slightly.
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