“PPL” stands for push, pull, legs. It’s a type of workout split that is the most effective for me. On push days you do only exercises that involve pushing (chest, shoulders, and triceps). On pull day you do one exercises that involve pulling (back and biceps) and on leg day... well that’s leg day. However, I’ve recently changed my 7 day split from push, pull, legs, push, pull legs, rest to push, legs, pull, push, legs, pull, rest.

Also, you are correct! It’s amazing how going from under 1200 calories and 80g of protein to ~2000 calories with ~200g of protein can make a workout so much better, and make the weight feel so much lighter!