Upper chest focus. Controlled tempo. No rushing the negative.?

Fat loss increased, strength stayed surprisingly well maintained.

Appetite suppression strong, performance stayed mostly unaffected overall.

Sleep quality improved first, recovery benefits came gradually.

Noticed faster soreness reduction alongside significantly better sleep.

Slight endurance drop initially, normalized after few weeks.

Recovery stayed good when protein intake remained high.

Hard to separate recovery effects from improved sleep.

Both improved, but sleep enhancement was more obvious.

Energy stable, no major strength loss experienced personally.

Fat loss rapid, gym performance remained consistently solid.

Morning readiness improved, likely from deeper sleep cycles.

Recovery felt smoother when sleep quality increased noticeably.

Needed more electrolytes to maintain performance and pumps.

Slight weakness during deficit, but manageable with planning.

Less nighttime waking, muscles felt fresher next day.