Just looking at the nutrition aspect, how is your nutrition around training?
I've found that a the more fine tuned my pre-intra and post workout nutrition were to ensure recovery the more I have been able to retain muscle and even continue to beat my logbook while losing bodyfat. This is really what I am doing now, All of my carbs are centered around training (I train in the AM) and I begin consuming carbs intra workout and the next two meals. The remainder of my meals are smaller and consist of healthy fats and lean proteins and some sources of fiber (broccoli, asparagus or peppers and onions).