Increasing protein intake I thought I was eating enough but I really wasn’t

I wasted money on fat burners early on Should’ve spent it on groceries

I lift 4 days a week and progress just fine Recovery matters more than grind

Taking a week off every couple months reset my tolerance

Did focusing on food quality slow your gains early on or did eating enough calories make a bigger difference regardless of food choices

Hard boiled eggs Nothing fancy I boil a dozen, peel them, add a little salt, and keep them in the fridge Cheap, clean, and high protein

I eat late sometimes and still lose fat as long as my daily calories are on point Timing matters less than total intake

Sometimes it’s just about patience The body can’t always progress nonstop I remind myself it’s part of the process and keep going

Oats with whey protein + peanut butter + water or milk Simple filling and cheap when you buy oats in bulk and use store-brand whey

I think it depends on the person I do 4 meals too fits my schedule and keeps me full As long as total calories and protein are on point meal count doesn’t matter much