How to approach program after layoff?

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I'll add, how the heck to do you know what calories are maintenance / deficient / gain? You are putting the cart in front of the horse. Step one is get back into the gym and just focus on eating correctly to support your training. Focus on the basics first and establish all the habits you know you should be doing. After that and you are back in your groove, then worry about where you want to go. But Kleen has it right, start at maintenance, move slow. you should be able to bounce back pretty quick. Good luck.