Eating question

Hey guys quick question/observation...

I’m fairly new to barbell lifting. Did calisthenics for years and made the switch about 6 months ago. I’m 37m about 190lbs and 5’11.

My upper body is much stronger than my lower body due to my background so squats are my weakest lift right now... 225x5ish... but bench and deadlift are both relatively intermediate.

Anyway, put on 10 lbs in 6 months... definitely mostly muscle, but I’d like to slim down a few lbs as I’m getting married in a month.

I tried the whole intermittent fasting thing but holy shit did my lifts go down and I was feeling really worn down.

I was eating about 2000 calories at night, went to my job, in a fasted state, fasted all day (ate an apple at most) went to the gym in a fasted state and then ate like a ravenous bull after working out.

I did lose weight doing this for two weeks, but I felt like shit. Mentally, physically, etc..

Fast forward to this weekend..

I just ate everything in sight. It was glorious. Lol

Today I ate breakfast and lunch and then when I went to the gym I felt a lot better... more energy, etc...

The Thing is, I don’t want to get any heavier than 190. To be honest I could get to 210 pretty easily, But calisthenics are harder at that weight and. I also don’t want to buy another wardrobe lol.

Can anyone comment on this? What has worked for you in terms of dieting/fasting/lifting?

Looking for replies from guys my age...

Best eating strategies for a natural lifter (no HRT/TRT) guy pushing 40?

Thanks!!

Hey guys quick question/observation...I’m fairly new to barbell lifting. Did calisthenics for years and made the switch about 6 months ago. I’m 37m about 190lbs and 5’11.My upper body is much stronger than my lower body due to my background so squats are my weakest lift right now... 225x5ish... but bench and deadlift are both relatively intermediate.Anyway, put on 10 lbs in 6 months... definitely mostly muscle, but I’d like to slim down a few lbs as I’m getting married in a month.I tried the whole intermittent fasting thing but holy shit did my lifts go down and I was feeling really worn down.I was eating about 2000 calories at night, went to my job, in a fasted state, fasted all day (ate an apple at most) went to the gym in a fasted state and then ate like a ravenous bull after working out.I did lose weight doing this for two weeks, but I felt like shit. Mentally, physically, etc..Fast forward to this weekend..I just ate everything in sight. It was glorious. LolToday I ate breakfast and lunch and then when I went to the gym I felt a lot better... more energy, etc...The Thing is, I don’t want to get any heavier than 190. To be honest I could get to 210 pretty easily, But calisthenics are harder at that weight and. I also don’t want to buy another wardrobe lol.Can anyone comment on this? What has worked for you in terms of dieting/fasting/lifting?Looking for replies from guys my age...Best eating strategies for a natural lifter (no HRT/TRT) guy pushing 40?Thanks!! https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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