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Originally Posted by
cph
Hi Jordan, I am a skinny fat guy. I started SS in May at 5'10.5" 195 lbs with mid-20s BF%. I have been ad-libbing and counting only protein since I have had trouble burning out on strict calorie counting in the past, but the time has come to dial it in since I have gained 10 lbs in the past 3 weeks and am currently at 204 with similar BF levels.
Current lifts are Sq 190, BP 135, Pr 95, DL 225, PC 90
Basically I have 2 related questions:
1. At this level of strength and BF% what is the best strategy? I told myself I would prioritize strength gain over fat loss until October since I started so weak (105 lb. squat). Should I be eating like the "fluffy novice/intermediate" in the Beast article?
2. Since I started completely sedentary, I haven't been doing any conditioning in order to prioritize strength and not overwhelm myself. At what point should I add this in?