Eli5 When counting calories and being at a deficit should I eat to replenish the calories that I’ve lost through working out?

Question

On the internet there’s a lot of misinformation about losing weight while maintaining muscle. I’ve tried to follow the most tried and true path but recently when I work out I’ve been sore for a longer period of time after working out. (Compared to when I used to not count calories) This being said explain to me why I should or shouldn’t eat the calories back that I have burned for the day. Example- if I eat 1800 calories on a normal day and I run and burn 600 calories should I eat 2400 calories or 1800 calories.

In: Biology

Answer 1

I’m not a professional, but it seems to me if you are trying to lose weight but maintain muscle, the food you do eat needs to be high in the nutrients you needs. Fish is great for oils, fats, and proteins. Then veggies and fruit.