I try to get most of my protein from actual meals, but a shake makes hitting my target way easier on busy workdays.

Honestly, 140–160g at your body weight sounds pretty reasonable. I’d pay more attention to your total calories, training progression, sleep, and whether your weight is moving in the direction you want.

I went through the phase where I bought every supplement that had a crazy label and neon-colored tub. Now it's basically creatine, protein when needed, and caffeine occasionally.

I'd prioritize being genuinely ready over hitting an arbitrary prep timeline. A good coach can help you determine whether your current condition makes a certain show realistic, but nobody online can tell you that accurately from a generic number of weeks. Give yourself enough runway to make gradual ...

I started recording a few of my heavier sets, and it helped me notice small technique problems I didn't feel while lifting.

Protein shakes are useful, but I’ve found that relying on them too much makes my diet boring. I try to get most of my protein from actual meals and use a shake when I’m short at the end of the day.

Buddy, this was about as easy as it gets. Quick processing, tracking showed up fast and my package landed right on schedule.

Don't rush into a competition just because you want to see how lean you can get. Make sure you actually enjoy the process. The stage is one day, but the preparation takes months.