Managing Weight During Injury > TL;DR > - Slight calorie reduction to match reduced activity; don't crash-diet > - Prioritize protein to preserve muscle; adequate nutrients for healing > - Focus on quality foods; avoid emotional eating or restriction extremes > - Weight gain during injury is common; patience; return to activity gradually --- The Challenge Injured athletes often worry about: - Gaining weight while unable to train - "What do I do with all these calories?...

Managing Weight During Injury > TL;DR > - Slight calorie reduction to match reduced activity; don't crash-diet > - Prioritize protein to preserve muscle; adequate nutrients for healing > - Focus on quality foods; avoid emotional eating or restriction extremes > - Weight gain during injury is common; patience; return to activity gradually --- The Challenge Injured athletes often worry about: - Gaining weight while unable to train - "What do I do with all these calories?...