I'm in the same boat bro. Since my first bicep injury in September I haven't been on the ball at all. I had just hired a nutritionist and then tore the right arm too. I am another month away from getting back at it. I came out of the cast on Monday but I am in an immobilizer for 2 more weeks an then start out slow....
Eggs, oats, Greek yogurt, chicken, beef, turkey, occasionally pork, rice, potatoes, green veggies. I started taking a plant based kachava meal replacement as well instead of the ON whey I used to use. I developed an allergy to it. Lips would blister, face would get a crazy rash.
I eat a typical bodybuilding diet all day except for one cheat meal. A cheat meal everyday too much? Probably...but I ain't trying to be Mr Olympia either.
Currently in a cut 6 weeks in. Been going moderate protein 275g. High carb 300g. Low fat 50g about 2800-3000 cal/day.
first time going this low fat, also not counting calories from vegetables. Also more fruits than I'm used to in a cut. I seem to tolerate dairy well when in deficit so I have 1 serving of Greek yogurt(200g) daily.
noticing I'm not as dry as lower carb versions but seem to keep my waist smaller and muscles look fuller and skin looks better in terms of wrinkles but more acne.
Sleeping better on it and don't seem to be suffering as much with fatique
Also first time implementing deload/diet break hoping to preserve muscles more.
cardio currently 2x week at stair master 10 min after workout.
Had first cheat day(high carb day) of 600g carbs after 4 weeks in.
Hoping to get similar low bodyfat as last year but with more muscle.
Meal 1
2 egg
1.5 cup egg whites
1.5 English muffin
0.5 tbsp blueberry jam
Animal Pak