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  • I'm not an expert and working on keeping my daily intake in check myself, but I've found that whole pickles help. The crunch, flavor, and size of a pickle just make it seem to satisfy snack cravings. Nutritional info says that they don't have any calories, so I eat it with relatively no worry whatsoever about how it…
  • My weight maintains about 10-15 lbs above my desired weight class when I’m in my “off-season.” Currently 2.5 months out from competing again and I’ve shifted to a slight deficit. I’ll do a water load and cut to make weight if needed the week of. I don’t train with anybody else so that pressure or feeling of missing out…
  • I think at the start of 5x5, you’ll be able to continue those other classes. As you progress in 5x5 and the weight increases, recovery becomes more important. IF increased strength is the top priority, I think at some point you will need to cut back on the other classes. As you’ve stated, you don’t want to give up other…
  • Do you mind me asking what federation you chose?
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