Fall Bulk Day 6
Day 6 of the bulk was a Sunday and a low-carb rest day. It started with a 1.7-mile run, but the rest of the day was spent working, watching football, and relaxing. As a result, my total energy expenditure was under 2,600 calories, and I intentionally targeted slightly under that. Here are yesterday’s numbers. Protein…
Day 6 of the bulk was a Sunday and a low-carb rest day. It started with a 1.7-mile run, but the rest of the day was spent working, watching football, and relaxing.
As a result, my total energy expenditure was under 2,600 calories, and I intentionally targeted slightly under that.
Here are yesterday’s numbers.
| Protein | 241 g (42%) |
| Carbs | 66 g (11%) |
| Fat | 119 g (47%) |
| Calories In | +2,299 |
| Calories Out | -2,586 |
| Calorie Surplus | -287 (11%) |
Shooting for a calorie deficit on a rest day may seem counterintuitive, but just as you use a refeed day during a cut, a “defeed” day can be beneficial during a bulk.
For one, I find it’s helpful to give my digestive system a break from the constant eating during the week. Also, the low-carb day helps reset my insulin sensitivity and lower fasting glucose levels.
It’s not uncommon to lose half a pound or more after a low-carb day, but that weight is just glycogen and water. Once I carb up again, the weight will be back up. It’s like six steps forward, one step back.
This week, my weight continued climbing despite the low-carb break. So, I’m excited to see if it continues trending up this week.
