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Originally Posted by
tompaynter
When coming back from a layoff I find that as I work back up to my previous maximums, I don't necessarily need to eat like a novice (i.e. a lot). I suggest you train for awhile without modifying your eating, see how you look and feel, and then decide whether you want to eat more and keep getting stronger or cut. I.e. train until your strength gains start to slow down. That may cause some improvement in your body comp and proportions on its own. I wouldn't be surprised if at that point you decide to eat more to fuel more growth rather than cutting.