If you had to cut your supplement stack down to basics what stays

Big pot of chilli for the week One of the most affordable high protein meals

For me it’s more about phases I’ll run a strength block then hypertrophy then repeat

I tried full meal prep but by day three I hated the food

Too many carbs mess with my digestion so I keep it moderate

I hear everything from 0.7g per lb to 1.5g per lb For someone just starting is more really better or is consistency more important than chasing extreme numbers

I used to avoid cardio completely but honestly my bulk feels way cleaner when I do 1–2 short sessions a week

I think it depends on the person Some people feel better training fasted others need carbs for fuel I just go by how my body feels that day

Honestly consistency beats tempo As long as you’re adding weight or reps over time and keeping good form both styles can build muscle

I used to just eat clean without counting anything but when I started logging my calories I noticed I was under eating by almost 500 calories a day Tracking helped me fix that and my strength shot up fast