About the belt and the deadlift: Yes I've read and listened to Mark's advice (The Belt and the Deadlift | Mark Rippetoe). Just wanted to avoid having to buy a second belt.
Calories, calories. As of this writing (almost 10pm here in GErmany), I have already 3000kcal on my belly and my Forerunner 235 says I should eat at least 800 more kcal to be at least at maintenance. So Back to the Kitchen to see what I find....