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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[–] 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.