{"id":94213,"date":"2026-09-24T12:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=94213"},"modified":"2026-09-24T12:02:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:02:02","slug":"how-to-eat-on-rest-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Rest Days: How to Eat When You&#8217;re Not Working Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#Is_It_Better_to_Eat_More_on_Rest_Days_or_Workout_Days\" >Is It Better to Eat More on Rest Days or Workout Days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8BHow_Many_Calories_Should_I_Eat_on_a_Rest_Day\" >\u200b\u200bHow Many Calories Should I Eat on a Rest Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#How_to_Eat_on_a_Rest_Day\" >How to Eat on a Rest Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#What_Should_I_Avoid_on_Rest_Days\" >What Should I Avoid on Rest Days?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#Should_I_Eat_100g_of_Protein_on_Rest_Days\" >Should I Eat 100g of Protein on Rest Days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#Is_2_Rest_Days_in_a_Week_Too_Much\" >Is 2 Rest Days in a Week Too Much?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#Do_muscles_grow_on_rest_days\" >Do muscles grow on rest days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#Do_you_need_protein_on_rest_days\" >Do you need protein on rest days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#Do_you_need_carbs_on_rest_days\" >Do you need carbs on rest days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#Should_I_eat_less_on_rest_days\" >Should I eat less on rest days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#Do_you_get_hungrier_on_rest_days\" >Do you get hungrier on rest days?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-on-rest-days\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest days often bring up more questions than workout days. When it&#8217;s time to move, you probably more or less know what to do. However, when it&#8217;s time to stop, the questions show up: Do I need to eat less? Does protein change? These are normal questions, and maybe the most useful answer isn&#8217;t an exact number, but understanding what&#8217;s happening in your body on those days and how to support it. In this article, we&#8217;ll go over the most common questions about eating on rest days, so you can find an approach that suits you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_eat_on_rest_days\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Better_to_Eat_More_on_Rest_Days_or_Workout_Days\"><\/span><b>Is It Better to Eat More on Rest Days or Workout Days?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s start with what many people wonder when trying to organize their eating around their workout. The most natural thought would be that the workout day is the one that &#8220;deserves&#8221; more food, because that is when the body spends more. And there&#8217;s some sense to that\u2014on the days you move, your body is using energy more actively, so it&#8217;s likely that you need a bit more energy, particularly if your workouts are intense or long (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/exercise\/art-20045506\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But rest isn&#8217;t an \u201cempty\u201d day\u2014it&#8217;s quite the opposite! Your body keeps working. Rest supports the body&#8217;s response to training, and adequate nutrition remains important on non-training days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7909540\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So perhaps the most useful thing is not to think in terms of &#8220;more or less,&#8221; but rather about how your body feels each day. A rest day doesn&#8217;t have to be a day of eating less out of obligation, particularly if you work out hard the day before and your body is asking to recover. And if fasting on rest days sounds appealing to you, the same logic applies: it could work, as long as it matches how you feel and not the other way around. Some people feel better eating about the same every day, while others prefer to adjust their macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) a little more around their more active days. Both ways can work, and what usually matters most is listening to yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rest day invites you to think with a little more calm about what suits your body today, what kind of foods, how to spread them out, and in what amount. That is what we&#8217;ll explain next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Collage-Banner-Cutting-Meal-Plan-Male-Middle-Age-Man.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8BHow_Many_Calories_Should_I_Eat_on_a_Rest_Day\"><\/span><b>\u200b\u200bHow Many Calories Should I Eat on a Rest Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is probably the most concrete question, because here, we&#8217;re no longer talking about &#8220;more or less&#8221;, but about numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a starting point, you could use your own workout days, the amount that already makes you feel good when you&#8217;re active. Because, as we mentioned, a rest day doesn&#8217;t always change your energy expenditure as much as people tend to think. There might be a slight decrease, but nothing that needs to be drastic. Rest is less intense, and that shows, but it doesn&#8217;t have to mean eating noticeably less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this is where quality starts to matter more than quantity. When these are the days that help your body recover,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what you put on your plate counts, and it&#8217;s worth looking at what you put on your plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s talk about carbohydrates first, as there could be a lot of advice about carbs on rest days and they tend to be the first thing to disappear from the plate. In part, this makes sense\u2014they&#8217;re the energy source you use the least when you&#8217;re not moving. However, you shouldn&#8217;t cut them out entirely. Complex carbs are what give you that energy that lasts over time, and you need them on rest days too (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11643565\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7796021\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Instead of cutting them out, the idea is to adjust the amount and choose good sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something similar happens with the rest of the plate. Protein supports muscle recovery, healthy fats help everything work properly, and fruits and vegetables round things out (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11643565\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). None of these groups should be left out just because you&#8217;re not training today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, one important thing is that the exact amount depends on your situation, and there&#8217;s no one-size-fits-all answer here. If you have questions, consider asking a nutrition professional for guidance based on your weight, activity, and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lifting-weights-while-fasting\/\">Lifting Weights While Fasting: Benefits And How To<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cover.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Eat_on_a_Rest_Day\"><\/span><b>How to Eat on a Rest Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know that a rest day doesn&#8217;t have to mean eating a lot less, the next question is how to put it into practice in a simple way. Because the &#8220;how&#8221; usually makes more of a difference than the &#8220;how much&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a rest day, a simple approach is to lean on balanced meals that include all the food groups. Protein can come from options such as eggs, chicken, fish, tofu, legumes, or plain yogurt (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK555990\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Carbs come from oats, brown rice, quinoa, potatoes, or whole-wheat bread (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK459280\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Healthy fats come from nuts, avocado, olive oil, or seeds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/42288139\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). And vegetables can be whatever varieties you enjoy, whether in salads, steamed, or saut\u00e9ed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One practical option is to keep a meal rhythm similar to the one you already follow. Because when a rest day becomes an excuse to skip meals, it may not support your energy or fullness. On a rest day, it could also be easier to fall into snacking without actually being hungry, perhaps out of habit or simple boredom. This is where paying attention makes a difference\u2014learning to tell real hunger apart from the urge to snack could be more useful than any strict rule (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31892654\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It&#8217;s what&#8217;s known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mindful-eating-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindful eating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: eating with attention, listening to what your body is asking for in each moment, instead of doing it without thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, a rest day doesn&#8217;t ask for big gestures or complicated strategies, but for balanced, varied meals that support your body&#8217;s recovery. Above all, it&#8217;s about balance and listening\u2014eating calmly, enjoying your food, and giving your body just what it needs today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe offers a variety of workouts, recipes, challenges, and support tools to help you stay more consistent with your wellness routine. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_eat_on_rest_days\">Explore the app<\/a> to find features that fit your goals, preferences, and schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/avocado.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Avoid_on_Rest_Days\"><\/span><b>What Should I Avoid on Rest Days?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve made it this far, you probably already have one idea in mind: that a rest day isn&#8217;t a day to eat less,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but a day to keep your usual balance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even so, there are a few things that are worth paying attention to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to remember why these rest days matter, as they&#8217;re a fundamental part of your progress. As we&#8217;ve seen, your body needs time to recover and get stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of those things could be the idea of &#8220;making up for it&#8221;. Sometimes the thought appears that as you&#8217;re not training today, maybe you &#8220;shouldn&#8217;t&#8221; eat the same. In those moments, it could be easy to skip a meal, when in reality, your body might still be asking for nutrients to recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the other extreme, it could also happen that a rest day gets lived as a kind of &#8220;free pass&#8221; to eat in a more disordered way. That&#8217;s not the idea either\u2014it&#8217;s about keeping a balance similar to your usual days, neither restricting nor losing control, but continuing to take care of what you put on your plate with the same ease as always.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something else that sometimes goes unnoticed is hydration. As there&#8217;s no workout to remind you of it, it can be easier to forget to drink water throughout the day on a rest day, and your body still needs it just the same. Keeping a bottle handy or including teas or water with a bit of flavor could be a simple way to remember to drink.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-with-morning-workout\/\">Intermittent Fasting with a Morning Workout: How to Build a Sustainable Schedule<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Water-Retention-Overnight_-Beat-Bloat-With-These-Tips.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Eat_100g_of_Protein_on_Rest_Days\"><\/span><b>Should I Eat 100g of Protein on Rest Days?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 grams of protein a day is a total that comes up often. It sounds good, round, easy to remember, and maybe that&#8217;s why it sticks. But it isn&#8217;t a fixed amount that works for everyone and is more of a rough reference point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we&#8217;ve seen, protein on rest days still matters. Your body doesn&#8217;t stop working when you&#8217;re not training, and that&#8217;s where rest days for muscle growth come into play. Muscles repair and rebuild, and this process needs nutrients, protein included.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein needs are often estimated in grams per kilogram of body weight and adjusted for activity level, age, goals, and individual circumstances. Using the article&#8217;s broad reference range of 0.8 to 1.5 grams per kilogram per day, a 70 kg adult would calculate approximately 56 to 105 grams, while a 60 kg adult would calculate approximately 48 to 90 grams. These figures are general estimates rather than individual recommendations (9).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your protein intake need to change on rest days? As we&#8217;ve seen, it might not need much adjusting, or it might, depending on how demanding your workout was and how you spread your meals across the day. What usually matters more isn&#8217;t the exact number, but that your intake is adequate and well distributed. In any case, these are rough figures\u2014everyone is different, so if you have doubts, the wisest thing is to have a nutrition professional guide you based on your own situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, let&#8217;s remember where to find it. Protein can come from animal sources, such as eggs, chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, lean meats, plain yogurt, or fresh cheese, and also from plant sources, such as legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans), tofu, tempeh, edamame, seitan, nuts, and seeds. Even grains such as quinoa or oats contribute some protein, although it&#8217;s in smaller amounts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK555990\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Having several sources on hand makes reaching that figure easier, without relying on a single food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cover-Cutting-Meal-Plan-Male.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_2_Rest_Days_in_a_Week_Too_Much\"><\/span><b>Is 2 Rest Days in a Week Too Much?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people, 2 rest days a week could be just what the body needs. But as with almost everything in nutrition and training, it depends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: rest isn&#8217;t time off from training, it&#8217;s part of it. It doesn&#8217;t have to mean spending the day on the couch, either! An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/active-rest-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">active rest day<\/span> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a walk, some stretching, or gentle mobility) could keep you moving while still letting your body recover. Movement and recovery don&#8217;t cancel each other out (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11098991\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you train with intensity, 2 rest days could make the difference and improve recovery and progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What matters is listening to how you feel. Most of the time, this means a simple rest day here and there. Persistent fatigue, poor sleep, or workouts that repeatedly feel unusually difficult may indicate that your schedule needs adjustment. Consider reducing training temporarily and consulting a qualified professional if these concerns continue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workouts, weight management tools, and recipe ideas come together in the <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_eat_on_rest_days\">BetterMe: Health Coaching app<\/a>, giving you practical support for building a more consistent wellness routine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/overlay-banner-6-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_muscles_grow_on_rest_days\"><\/span><strong>Do muscles grow on rest days?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On rest days, your muscles still have work to do, even if you&#8217;re not pushing them with workouts. Training provides a stimulus, while rest and adequate nutrition support the body&#8217;s adaptation process. This is why we keep saying that these days aren&#8217;t lost time, but just one more part of training.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_protein_on_rest_days\"><\/span><strong>Do you need protein on rest days?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein on rest days still matters a lot because your body doesn&#8217;t stop working when you&#8217;re not training, and that work requires nutrients. Instead of thinking about a number, it usually works better to keep it present throughout the day, in each meal. In this way, your intake supports recovery without you having to count every gram.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_carbs_on_rest_days\"><\/span><strong>Do you need carbs on rest days?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs on rest days don&#8217;t need to disappear from your plate. Your body still uses them for basic functions. The key is more about quality than quantity. The idea is to adjust the portion a little if needed, and choose good sources, rather than cutting them out completely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_eat_less_on_rest_days\"><\/span><strong>Should I eat less on rest days?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no need to eat less on rest days just because you&#8217;re not training, but it&#8217;s an idea that comes up often. There may be a small adjustment, but it doesn&#8217;t need to be a big difference, and it will depend a lot on each individual case. What usually matters more is to keep a balance that&#8217;s similar to your usual days and listen to how you feel on those days.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_get_hungrier_on_rest_days\"><\/span><strong>Do you get hungrier on rest days? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunger on rest days could feel different, and it doesn&#8217;t always follow the same pattern. Some people feel like eating a bit more than usual, while others barely notice any change. It&#8217;s difficult to say what&#8217;s behind it in each case, because many things come into play at once and it doesn&#8217;t work in the same way for everyone. Perhaps the most useful thing is to listen to that feeling calmly and see what it&#8217;s asking for that day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_to_eat_on_rest_days\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest days aren&#8217;t a pause in the way you eat\u2014they should be part of the same rhythm. 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