Calories/Macros on Off Days

[bmm5530]

Do you guys have off day macros and training day macros? Or do you keep them the same?

Obviously they would be a little different because I wouldn't have a preworkout meal or intra shake but other than that, do you keep them consistent?

 

[jrock00123]

I generally have different macros on off days. I think most would reduce carbs / calories a bit. This really depends on your goals and training though. Sometimes a high carb off day is just what is needed.

 

[GreenTLB6]

Usually while dieting I'll bring my carbs down a bit on off training days. In the off season I do occasionally but I go a bit more by feel. If I feel like I need to keep my carbs the same for recovery (minus intra drink) then I will. But if my appetite is lacking and I'm on the edge of being too fluffy I def back them down I fee I need to.

 

[Nabz]

Same here, I skip the carbs in what's supposed to be my pre workout meal and obviously no intra-shake so right there that's 150 grams of carbs I'm not having.

I also drop some carbs from my 1st meal and add more fats.

But I also like to have my cheat meal on one of my off days, IF I've been training too many days back to back due to scheduling.

 

[Bobby Light]

Currently the only off day i have is on the same day that I eat whatever I want lol. Makes it easier that way!

 

[Unity68]

Usually while dieting I'll bring my carbs down a bit on off training days. In the off season I do occasionally but I go a bit more by feel. If I feel like I need to keep my carbs the same for recovery (minus intra drink) then I will. But if my appetite is lacking and I'm on the edge of being too fluffy I def back them down I fee I need to.

I agree and I like to up my protein by 100g to replace the carbs and help with recovery.

 

[snowpatrol]

I just drop my intraworkout drink, so around 100g fewer carbs

If I was going to get fancy I'd probably adjust carbs even lower, increase fats and protein but that's been working for me so I haven't bothered