Thread: What to eat on off days?

That's the basic question...should I eat the same or less? I figure I shouldn't take in as much since i tend to be pretty lazy on the weekends. But then again, I don't really know and that's why I'm asking.

Originally Posted by dukemushroom

That's the basic question...should I eat the same or less? I figure I shouldn't take in as much since i tend to be pretty lazy on the weekends. But then again, I don't really know and that's why I'm asking.

It depends on what you want to do, and how 'bothered' you are to organise your meals.

Many people will just eat normally, only they do not have their PWO shake. However, people who are bulking will often replace their PWO shake with a real food meal so they can keep their calories high.

Other people, especially those who are cutting, will cycle their carbs or calories so that they are lower on off days and higher on workout days...

Whilst others will have their rest days as 'treat' days where they just eat what they want to eat and do not stick to a schedule.

If you don't want to think about it too much then just drop your PWO shake - but if you are REALLY inactive then you might want to think about decreasing your intake slightly.