So I started IF/LG about 2 weeks ago during a bulk. Quick BG I'm 33, worked out consistently for ~4 years and am typically in a caloric surplus/maintain.

When I started IF I weighted around 173 am and 176 pm. Since the 2 weeks of IF and constantly hitting my calorie/macro goal of ~3400 calories I can barely gain a pound. I feel like I may have lost a little body fat, I'm around 13.5-14%. (electronic, use multiple times to find a middle). I understand I can raise my calories to gain weight however I can't imagine getting more calories than I already get in that time. I'm already drinking 2 900 calorie shakes a day. (oats/egg whites)

My problem is getting all of my calories in the 8 hr window. I started IF to worry less about food and feel like now it's more of a concern. I'm tempted to stop fasting and just worry about hitting my macros daily regardless of timing. I also work out fasted (heavy lifting) and break fast pwo. My strength has declined from working out fasted and although I don't mind a strength drop I'm also afraid I'm not maximizing growth this way.

Really just looking for advice and the best move for my current situation.