Make sure you are tracking weight daily and taking weekly averages.

The mental side is huge. Visualization during the taper week helps keep the focus when you are not lifting heavy.

Peri-workout nutrition is key for the lean bulk. Most of my carbs are pre/intra/post.

5g a day keeps the bloating away.

Helped me with gym anxiety too.

It takes about 3 weeks to feel the joint relief.