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Refeed

A planned high-carb day during a cut to restore glycogen and leptin.

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Definition

A refeed is a single day at or above maintenance — almost entirely from carbs — used during a long cut to replenish muscle glycogen, raise leptin (the satiety hormone that drops in deficits), and reset training performance. Different from a cheat day: protein stays high, fat stays low, food stays clean.

Real questions

How often should I refeed?

Once per week at 10%+ body fat, twice per week below that. Skip them if your deficit is small or short.

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Coach Foster builds your program around refeed and the rest of the fundamentals, shaped to your body and your week.