Hey Folks,
Just started on IF (day 2), and have my macros as 40p/20c/40f.
Stats
41yo
6'2"
255
32%
I had multiple back surgeries end of 2013 and was down for about a year, which led to a 30+ pound weight gain. So now I am able to lift and do everything again so am eager to back at it. Lifted for 20 years plus competitive sports.
Low Thyroid function, taking 100mg Levo, also adding in T3 hoping to increase effect. (not certain if that will work)
On TRT 150mg Test Cyp weekly.
Ran 2 weeks of clen , will start back in a week

According to calculations my BMR is about 2300.. TDEE @ light= about 3150 @moderate = 3550
I lift 3-4 times a week, and do fasted cardio 4-5 days a week.

Sample Diet:

1st meal: 6 turkey sausage links, 2 whole eggs, 1/2 cup oats = 43p, 32c, 32f, 545cal

Weight Training

PWO meal: whey shake, 1 serving almonds, beef jerky, greek yogurt = 89p, 29c, 22f, 650cal


3rd meal:green salad, 6oz chicken breast, cheese cubes, 2 tbsp PB = 63p, 12c, 38f, 610cal

4th meal/snack: greek yogurt, whey shake (sub for 6oz chicken breast depending on mood) = 69p, 16c, 5f, 380cal

Puts the daily totals at 264p, 89c, 97f, about 2200cal... which for today puts me at 47/16/37 yesterday was slightly diff but nailed 40/20/40.
Keep in mind I am doing IF (Intermittent fasting) and have an 8 hour eating window.
I realize this is a very large deficit, but I feel like I am stuffing myself just to reach this amount.

Would love any input or diet advice.
Thanks