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

Depends your goal- are you trying to lose, maintain, or gain weight?