My fitness and health journey has been evolving as I continue to refine my approach to diet, exercise, and supplementation. I remain committed to a low-carb diet while pushing myself through a structured exercise routine that balances fat loss and muscle gain. However, I’ve reached a point where my “newbie gains” seem to have peaked. While I’ve made significant progress, I recognize that my current approach might not be fully optimized for my long-term strength-building goals.
One of the biggest challenges I’m facing is balancing muscle growth with my low-carb lifestyle. Without increasing calories and making intentional adjustments, I feel like my progress is beginning to plateau. As I researched more about performance, recovery, and overall health, I started to realize that my diet might be lacking in certain key nutrients, which could be hindering my strength-building potential.
Adjusting My Supplementation Strategy
I’ve always believed in prioritizing whole foods for my nutrition, but I’ll admit that processed foods still find their way into my diet. While I try to maintain a healthy balance, I realized that supplementation could help fill some of the gaps I may not be addressing through food alone. To refine my approach, I decided to make some strategic additions to my supplement stack:
- Magnesium – Essential for muscle function, energy production, and recovery. Given that many people (including those on low-carb diets) tend to be deficient in magnesium, I wanted to ensure I was getting enough to support my performance and sleep.
- Berberine – A supplement that has been widely studied for its benefits in regulating blood sugar and insulin sensitivity. Since I follow a low-carb diet, I wanted to see how Berberine could support my metabolic health.
- Ashwagandha – Known for its ability to reduce stress, improve recovery, and even support muscle growth, this adaptogen seemed like a great addition to my regimen.
In addition to adding these new supplements, I discovered an app that analyzes my entire supplement “stack” and provides recommendations based on deficiencies, redundancies, and potential interactions. My initial score was 82, which is relatively strong, but it also highlighted some areas where I might be overdoing certain nutrients. For example, I learned that I was consuming more Zinc than necessary due to overlap between my multivitamin and other supplements. This was a great insight, as too much of certain nutrients can be just as problematic as deficiencies.
The Long Game: Progress Over Perfection
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned on this journey is that fitness and health are not about chasing perfection. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. I’m staying patient, knowing that the small adjustments I make today will compound into larger improvements over time. I remain highly motivated by how I feel, both physically and mentally, and I look forward to continuing to experiment, refine, and push my boundaries.
For now, I’ll keep tracking my progress and evaluating how these new supplements impact my performance, recovery, and overall well-being. The key is to stay flexible and adapt as my body’s needs evolve. Whether through supplementation, diet tweaks, or training adjustments, I’m committed to keeping this journey sustainable and effective.
I’ll be sure to share my findings along the way!
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