Takin a week or so off

[j-dearden]

Hey

Due to uni work im gunna be off lifting for a week or so, i know i will probably loose some muscle but that aint the end of the workld, i can jus gain that back.

Question is, should i carry on eating how i have been (bulking) or just eat maintinance, mainly protein fewer carbs?

I think if i carry on eating like i do wen i lift im bowt jus get fat.

[PoutineEh]

i would eat at maintenance if you arent going to be in the gym. and you wont lose any noticeable muscle from taking a week off. about the 2 week mark you might start noticing muscle loss.

[j-dearden]

Thats good to know, so after about 2 week ud start noticing?

[j-dearden]

One other thing do you reckon its worth still taking protein shakes while im not lifting?

[RedSpikeyThing]

One other thing do you reckon its worth still taking protein shakes while im not lifting?

Will you be meeting your minimum protein requirements without them?

[Mr. D]

you could still do some body weight exercises to keep yourself somewhat sharp.

If you can reach 1g/lbm of protein without the shake, then there is no need to take it while on break.

on off days, I generally lower carbs and increase fats.