So apologies for what may be a bit of a vague post because I am new to most of this.
I'm looking at competing more in strength events next year and I've started eyeing off what my weight division should really be and it's less than what I am now (I'm carrying too much fat). However I've only been training for a few months and so still building up strength.
Now of course I know that eating to build strength and lose weight are very different things. But I'm having trouble finding what might suit me and my goals.
Now I can get professional advice but if I can do it myself (and avoid paying someone) then that's preferable.
After having a quick google a lot of information there is a) focused on body building (where I'm concerned with strength/performance and b) focused on men (I'm not one) so I don't know how much over the calorie target will be for me.
So any help and advice is welcome. If you happen to know of any good guides that are applicable and I can read through that would be great - also because even if I do end up paying someone to give me a plan I'd rather educate myself on what's going on at the same time.
I'm looking at competing more in strength events next year and I've started eyeing off what my weight division should really be and it's less than what I am now (I'm carrying too much fat). However I've only been training for a few months and so still building up strength.
Now of course I know that eating to build strength and lose weight are very different things. But I'm having trouble finding what might suit me and my goals.
Now I can get professional advice but if I can do it myself (and avoid paying someone) then that's preferable.
After having a quick google a lot of information there is a) focused on body building (where I'm concerned with strength/performance and b) focused on men (I'm not one) so I don't know how much over the calorie target will be for me.
So any help and advice is welcome. If you happen to know of any good guides that are applicable and I can read through that would be great - also because even if I do end up paying someone to give me a plan I'd rather educate myself on what's going on at the same time.