I hate reading threads without a conclusion so here’s an update. Thanks all for your suggestions. By implementing the suggested changes I seem to have control over my body. Overall I lost 27.5 lbs of fat while staying within a pound of my lean mass (~188 lbs) which puts me at 12.5% body fat. It took about 9 months. My cardio endurance is through the roof now and overall much healthier and better energy. With the lower bodyfat I was able to drop Adex from my TRT protocol while still keeping estrogen in the high 20’s.
My basic meal plan that I follow now is below. I have my base meals that I eat most every day and mix in other food to change it up. If I want to lose more I keep it strict and keep additions to lean protein.
Base Meals:
Breakfast: ¾ Cut Oatmeal, 1 TBL Chi Seeds, 10 Egg Whites, 2 Oz Avocado
Snack: Greek yogurt and 1 cup berries: 350 calories 37/1/49 carbs/fat/protein
Lunch: 8 Oz Rotisserie Chick Breast. 4 Oz Brown Rice
Snack: Greek yogurt and 1 cup berries: 350 calories 37/1/49 carbs/fat/protein
Dinner: 8 Oz Turkey Burger.
I mix other food in depending on what is going on. i.e. when at a restaurant I’ll get a double chicken Cesar salad with the dressing on the side.
Normally have an apple or granola bar pre workout and Whey Protein post workout.