Honestly depends on your goal When I’m cutting I track everything When I’m just maintaining I don’t bother as much

Too much info online now People get confused and overdo it

I cook a big batch of chili on Sunday and just portion it out Doesn’t get old and reheats well

I perform better with higher carbs around workouts but total weekly calories still matter most

Electrolytes during workouts made a difference for pumps and endurance

A bodyweight bench and maybe a bodyweight squat is solid for most beginners Deadlift a bit more than bodyweight is common too

I did 3 big meals + 1 post-workout shake Kept protein highncarbs around training and fats the rest of the day Easy to stick to and I added noticeable muscle in 2 months

I’ve got a couple of gym buddies who keep me accountable If one of us is slacking the other calls it out It helps a lot

supplements are secondary during cuts Discipline meal prep and training consistency matter way more Anything else is just a small bonus

I’m still about that heavy life for compounds squats bench deads but for accessories I keep it in the 10–15 range My joints thank me later