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The arithmetic of a refeed day — does it actually help

You plan one higher-calorie day and hope it helps. The maths says your week still has to add up to a deficit, and the metabolic boost is small. The real help is adherence and muscle fuel.

15 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You plan one higher-calorie day and hope it helps. Maybe it is Diwali. Maybe it is a lazy Sunday. People call this a refeed day. The idea sounds simple. But does the maths support it? Let us look at your numbers.

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