Weekend Q&A: Nutrition for a Powerlifting Meet and Fear of Weight Gain When Not Tracking

Today we are answering two questions from the community. One from a powerlifter who has the dilemma of trying to maintain strength for some upcoming meats, but without gaining too much fat and a long time, and the other from a food tracker concerned about taking a break from logging and worried about regaining all the weight. Here are the two questions: 1. How should you adjust your nutrition for an upcoming powerlifting meet? John is preparing for two powerlifting meets and wants to maintain strength without gaining excessive fat. He's currently at 200 pounds with 22-26% body fat and tracks his food intake. Given his goals and current stats, what nutrition approach would be most suitable for his upcoming meets? 2. What to do if you stop tracking because your adherence is slipping but you're afraid of regaining your weight back? Valerie has been tracking her food intake for over a decade, most recently using MacroFactor for six months. Despite losing 7 pounds, her adherence is slipping, and she's considering taking a break from tracking. She's concerned about potential weight gain and seeks advice on how to approach this new phase while maintaining protein intake and regular workouts. Get the answers in today's Weekend Q&A bonus episode. --- This is a special Weekend Q&A edition of the Wits & Weights podcast, where we supercharge your Saturdays with an answer to one burning question so YOU can put it into action this weekend. These questions are taken from the weekly #AskPhilip thread in our free Wits & Weights Facebook community . If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the endless amount of information and, let’s be honest, MISinformation online and just want a straight up answer without the jargon, that’s what this free service is for. With the weekly #AskPhilip thread, you can post a specific question relevant to your unique, individual situation that week and have it answered live by me on Friday. If you’d like to experience it yourself, I invite you to use the link in the show notes to join the Wits & Weights Facebook group . It’s totally free and you’ll quickly find out what a positive and supportive community it is. Join our FREE community here to get access to the #AskPhilip thread! Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram