Going to failure every set didn’t work for me Strength stalled and I was always sore Now I leave 1–2 reps in the tank

it’s just creatine monohydrate It’s still one of the cheapest supplements and works Everything else is optional in my opinion

If recovery starts feeling impossible or joints ache constantly I’ll adjust the program

Meal prep keeps my calories consistent Fresh eating usually turns into guessing

High carbs help my leg days the most

As long as you’re not doing HIIT every day cardio won’t hurt your gains Low intensity stuff is totally fine

I take joint supplement stacks fcollagen + boswellia + turmeric on high volume weeks My joints feel more stable not just less sore

I’ve learned to take a deload week when that happens A little rest usually brings the strength back and keeps me from burning out

I personally prefer flexible dieting over strict carb cycling Hit macros across the week and adjust carbs based on energy needs instead of set days

I do one shake post workout and maybe one more if I’m short on protein Anything more and my stomach gets upset