Hi!
This happened yesterday:
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I did a new tough workout, activating many muscles I've never really worked out before.
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I had a full lunch. And sandwiches. And then some more.
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I slept for 3 hours.
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Two hours later, I ate a full dinner. And sandwiches. And then some more.
Now that was very unusual behavior for me, both the sleeping and the massive eating, so I think the new workout is what caused this. I've seen images / threads of "bulking gone wrong" when a person gets muscle, but also get equal amounts (or even more) fat. That's obviously something I want to avoid.
So, when I get unusually hungry after a tough workout, is that a signal for me to eat more protein and just more protein (as opposed to eating "normal" meals with both protein and carbs etc)?
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[–] DelusionalHominids 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Increase your fiber intake. Take longer to chew your food. Drink more water.
There is an obsession with protein in bodybuilding that is almost entirely hype and bro science, but supplement sellers are more than happy to feed into the misinformation. Too much protein will definitely make you fat, so be careful about that.
[–] DeliciousGuave 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
If you increase intensity, you will want to adjust your energy intake accordingly. You need more energy, so you will need to eat more.
When you 'bulk' you eat a caloric surplus to give your body extra room for growth. How you achieve that caloric intake in 24 hours is up to you, really. It is recommended that you keep a muscle-focused spread between the big nutrient families though. Something like 20%fat, 30%protein, 50%carbs.
Without measuring your food intake though, it is difficult to say what is happening. I just advise you to trust your instincts and eat stuff you want to eat... without breaking your carbs-cap for the day.