Tracking definitely gave me better results but it’s not sustainable for me long term I use it more like a tool when needed

I cook in bulk on Sunday chicken pasta and some veggies Then I just portion it out for a few days

Strength numbers are my main metric If lifts are going up over time something’s working

Eggs and egg whites are my go-to Easy to cook and I never really get tired of them

Creatine is still king for me Cheap safe and I notice strength drops when I stop

I was training too hard and not recovering Dropped some volume and started growing again

Protein-first plan every meal 30–40g protein, modest carbs, low fat Easy to track easy to prep, and gains were steady

When I start feeling drained I focus more on recovery more sleep better food and maybe some mobility work instead of heavy lifting

I weigh food religiously when I prep for a show but for everyday bulking I just estimate and hit macros roughly Gains are still solid

I still use carb cycling during cuts High carb training days help me hit PRs and low carb rest days keep fat gains in check