[jc4p]

You'll note that I did not mention cardio at all but instead mentioned strength training, but yes what you're saying is very correct for someone on a low-cardio only exercise plan. It's very important for someone starting out to always be keeping track of what they're doing so that they can re-evaluate their diet and exercise plans at the end of every week or other time period.

[llimllib]

Strength training is a more difficult case because it really depends on goals. If you're trying to bulk and build muscle, yeah, you can eat a whole bunch more.

But other people strength train to look better while trying to lose weight; those people can do a leangains-type program, or just generally eat at a caloric deficit to cut weight. Thus, they have to watch what they eat too, strength training or no.