calorie surplus
More than burned
A calorie surplus is consuming more calories than your body burns, resulting in weight gain.
The concept is central to nutrition and fitness: bodybuilders deliberately maintain a calorie surplus to build muscle mass, while those trying to lose weight aim for the opposite.
I've been in a calorie surplus all winter and it shows.
- bulkingGaining size intentionally
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- overeatingConsuming beyond bodily needs
- cheat dayScheduled diet exception
- muscle buildingDeveloping physical strength
lean mass · bodybuilding · protein · lifting · weight room · gym · feast · indulgence · metabolism · macros · carbs · meal prep · fullness · bloating · stuffed · appetite · energy · anabolic
- calorieskcal, kilocalories, kilojoule, kilojoules, low-cal
- diet goalsweight loss, weight gain, portion control, balanced diet, low carb
- dietingportion control, carb counting, meal planning, meal plans, fat intake
- dietsvegan, ketogenic, vegetarian, keto, Atkins diet
- calorie trackingdaily intake, intake, deficit, food diary, food journal
- diet trackingfood diary, food journal, macros, carb counting, protein intake
calorie surpluscalorie deficit
Intake below expenditure
caloric deficit · energy deficit · calorie restriction · undereating · underfeeding
calorie surplusstarvation
Extreme nutritional deprivation
fasting · catabolism · wasting · muscle atrophy · weight loss
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