Nutrition Advice for Second Attempt at SS

[Acorn1993]

Stats: 24 years old, male, 5'10", 205 lbs, waist 36", 18.4% estimated bodyfat via US Navy Method

Previously ran SS somewhat successfully to a 320x5x3 squat, 350x5 deadlift, 235x5x3 bench, and 145x5x3 back at the end of May weighing 215 lbs. I started a graduate program in June that derailed my training so I trained inconsistently until the middle of July and have not lifted a weight since. I want to get back to these numbers and eventually surpass them because I ultimately want to do a powerlifting meet.

I'm going to take another stab at the program following it completely as written (keep in the powercleans, don't add any unnecessary bullcrap, etc.). However, I need some nutritional advice. I have never tracked my food intake while following the program but after reading Jordan's article "To Be A Beast" I realized I need to track in order to acheive my goals.

Because my bodyfat is hovering around the 20% mark I was wondering if i should follow the nutritional advice given by Jordan for recomposition or muscle gain. I thought that maybe averaging the recommendations of the two would work for me. I was planning on following 3000kcal/day with 230 g protein, 87 g fat, and 325 g carbs and adjust as necessary. My question is do you think this is a good approach given my goals? Thank you in advance!

[Karl Schudt]

The "adjust as necessary" is going to make it work. The formula in the article is a formula, and should only serve as as a starting point. Other than that it's a decent approach. I'd probably drop the fat down a little more and add carbs. Think of it this way: every gram of fat you can avoid eating is two more grams of carbs you can eat. I wouldn't worry about weight, but about waist measurement. Definitely don't go over 40. I'd probably want it 38 or lower. Then just keep putting weight on the barbell.

[Acorn1993]

Okay thanks for the reply Karl!