>>22
honestly, I think I just need to actively exercise more to keep my muscle mass where I want it
I don't live a totally sedentary life due to my job, but I also don't really do much outside of it
if I had a desk job, I really would just be a total potato, lol

also, too big deficits are bad for you, yeah
I think I remember reading that muscle is the first thing to go if your body really isn't getting enough calories and isn't active, since your muscle mass contributes the most to your daily baseline caloric use
I do eat a lot of meat when the day comes, so I don't know if I'd need more protein, but it is possible
if I think it's going to be an issue, I would probably start to track my protein intake, and I guess if I do start being more active outside work, I probably should track it anyway

>>22
>>23
Calorie counting is so easy nowdays, just type that shit into ChatGPT (check the labels for any differences and that there's no crazy sneed oils or something) while you're eating.

I think I remember reading that muscle is the first thing to go if your body really isn't getting enough calories and isn't active, since your muscle mass contributes the most to your daily baseline caloric use

Your body is designed to store fat (for the winter in nature). Just make sure you're getting 2 grams protein per kilogram. 400g of 10% fat ground beef is already 100g if you're around 80kg you meed 120g daily.
You should be primarily eating beef, as mentioned don't take those powders they're made from waste products, eat natural foods you'll save money from the total amount of food you're buying.
Beef is kinda expensive atleast in my country, when I start moving out and paying for my own food, I'll go to ethnic markets they outsource halal meat from Denmark