plantstrongirl

Hi everyone! I feel like I am starting over somewhat with my fitness journey - over the last two years I lost 30kg and started lifting, I am a mother of two who has had weight and eating disorder issues for as long as I can remember, but at 33 have finally found a healthier relationship with my body, focusing on the weight on the bar instead of the weight on the scale and marveling over my sudden guns haha, however, since going vegan just over 6 months ago, being sick for about 2 months and the onset of cold weather, I have managed to regain almost 10kgs and have fallen out of my healthy routines. I am putting together a new lifting routine today, but am feeling a bit lost with regards to food/diet, not knowing whether I should aim for a deficit to get rid of the fat or maintenance cals to get my muscle gain back on track, plus I am really having trouble getting my protein levels high enough, but that is why I'm here! I plan to read, read, read, read and read some more and am feeling positive that I can get back into it and see progress once again. Just thought I would say hi before I start jumping in here, there and everywhere and asking questions of you all!