I'm a 25 year old male. 236 pounds 6' tall, not a lot of lean mass in there. I'm trying to cut the fat while gaining strength for work (I work in the heating and air conditioning business, I do a lot of heavy lifting). I'm not too interested in getting visible muscle, I'm more concerned with getting strong while looking lean, but aesthetics aren't my main concern.
My question is, what do you think about eating above, below, or at calculated maintenance calories in respect to carido/rest days and strength training days? I was reading some places to eat at a calorie deficit all the time, others say eat more ON weight training days. What about rest days? Should i be eating at a deficit on days directly after a weight training day, or does your body cannibalize your muscle when you do this? I plan on doing cardio most rest days as well, by the way.
I'd appreciate any feedback, feel free to ask me any questions that could help you give me advice.
My question is, what do you think about eating above, below, or at calculated maintenance calories in respect to carido/rest days and strength training days? I was reading some places to eat at a calorie deficit all the time, others say eat more ON weight training days. What about rest days? Should i be eating at a deficit on days directly after a weight training day, or does your body cannibalize your muscle when you do this? I plan on doing cardio most rest days as well, by the way.
I'd appreciate any feedback, feel free to ask me any questions that could help you give me advice.