Nutrient Timing

Training Bodybuilding
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I just finished reading JB’s excellent article on nutrient timing, which answered many questions I’ve had about during and post-workout ‘meals’.

However, one issue that I think was hinted at but never stated explicitly (I’m a guy. I don’t take hints) is how exactly this fits into your total nutritional requirements.

I think I can best illustrate with an example.

Pretend I weight 220 lb. (I wish); JB suggests I ingest 960 kcal during/after my workout. If I’m on a 3000 kcal/day diet, are those 960 kcal in addition to, or included with, my total caloric intake for the day?

Uh… Sorry if the question still isn’t clear, or if it’s a stupid newbie question. Either way, help would be much appreciated. :slight_smile:

Thanks,
Vyskol

2

If your maintenance is 3000, and you want to maintain your weight, then add those calories to that.

3

At the risk of beating a dead horse…

So on my workout days, I’d be ingesting 3960 kcals?

Thanks for the response,
Vyskol

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If maintenance is 3000, and you wish to maintain your currant weight, then yes, you would eat that amount on workout days and 3000 on non-workout days.