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After that first “newbie gains” phase, things definitely slow down, and I had the same frustration. What helped me most was being more intentional with progression instead of just adding random volume. I started tracking weekly performance closely and rotating rep ranges every 4–6 weeks. I also realized I wasn’t eating as much as I thought — once I increased calories slightly and cleaned up my protein timing, weight started moving again. I came across some recovery and performance discussions on https://wellsfargocenterarts.org/ while reading about broader health topics, and even saw debates around oral steroids online. It reminded me that shortcuts aren’t the answer. Small adjustments in training structure, better recovery, and patience made the biggest difference for me.