broddah

Great job, keep at it!

Weight has hovered at 205 since starting (max 210 - lowest 203) Some of that is the amount of muscle I've added because I have been lifting a lot heavier. But lack of getting cut has to do with my inconsistent and sometimes downright horrible diet. Full paleo for me and watching the calorie intake. One day at a time!

Haven't been posting as much as I would like. Need to stay focused on the goal. Wroking 5 days a week now but plenty of time to get my workouts in. Had a should, hip inmjury from krav that didn't keep me out of it but limited my wieght when lifting. Currently at: Squat 225 (still having hip problems but good enough to start adding 5 pounds each time. Ohp 105 (again should hindered my progression) Deadlift 275 first 3 normal grip, 2 alt grip. need to improve that grip strength Bench 145 more pushups should help this Still doing starting strength but I am going to add in some times to better prepare me for bootcamp: Pullups Pushups Crunches Joggin (hugh problem with shin splints, may seek a doctor) Need to start eating a lot better so some more pounds drop off. Going full Paleo with coffee (black) and protein shakes getting me thorugh. I am going to make a constant effort to post here everyday. Not for you guys, b/c let's be honest non of you give a shit. I am doing this for ME! I know I can just gotta win each day

My buddy is back for the summer so I think I found a steady gym partner Squat 2 plate!!! 225 Ohp 100! DL 260 (having trouble w/ grip strength)

5/1 15min warmup on bike Squat 215 Ohp 85 DL 250!

"I just have to accept the new mission" Not only accept it but kick its arse!

stay awesome!

Whatever they are putting in the water there, I'll have some too!! Jk, great job though. It is always great when you break a milestone or PR. Keep up the good work!

Good job! Shin splints are my worse enemy as well. I suggest ice afterwwards and a little heat too. Rolling out the calfs seems to help as well.

Doing Starting Strength which is 3 days a week. Because of anxiety and other problems my release is working out. What would you all suggest on off days and after weight days. I've heard the "cardio kills gainz" stuff but right now I am trying to lose weight. Currently I do a 15 min warmup then doing my SS and afterwards I do 30 minutes of cardio. On of days will I still get proper rest if I do bodyweight exercises and cardio? Currently can't run much because of shin splints but I do the bike, row machine, ellipticals, swim, ect. In a gist, I want to workout more without messing up my progress/weightloss

Well the last time I posted here was exactly and month ago. The whole month of March I was training hard and putting in great work adding over 100 to my DL and a 100 to my squat. This was training for the marines but also a family reunion in Cleveland during early April. I had lost fat and gained quite a bit of muscle. So a week and a half in Ohio of eating lots of carbs and Polish food. It didn't set me back much but I also didn't get any workouts in. So we come back from the trip and the first we back I don't hit the gym till 4 days back/ While squatting I mess up my neck so I take the weekend off. The next two weeks involve me partying with friends and drinking beer while watching playoff hockey. Anyways I wake up today, a month later. Feeling fat, looking fat. Depressed at the progress I lost. But today is the day I reclaim my healthy ways. Im hitting the gym after work today for the first time in weeks and going full Paleo again. I can do this. I believe in myself and nothing will stop me! Kick ass!

Been awhile since I have posted. Was in Ohio for two weeks then came back and hurt my neck so that took a week away. Then this last two weeks have been sorta a party/rage period. Well I am getting back on the wagon now. Plan on hitting the gym after work then catching up with an old friend. Time to get back at it 10x harder and 10x more dedicated. No more BS. No more excusese I am all in. Woke up and looked at myself and seems I had lost all my progress and maybe even put on weight the past month. Time to get on the grind, nothing will stop me and I'll prove to myself I CAN do it. Kiss ass today everyone!

3/31 Started first krav maga class loved every second Squat 185 Bench 135 (1 plate!) DL 215

So I started Starting Strength in Late Feb/beg of March. My Deadlift started at 135 (1 plate) and last night I was able to pull 205! I know it's not a big amount of weight but im proud of breaking that 200 pound barrier and increasing 70 pounds in a month! Im excited to see where I'll be at in another month

2/27 Squat 175 3x5 Bench 125 3x5 DL 195 3x5 2/29 Squated 180 3x5 (started at 125!) Overhead Press 95 3x5 (started 65) Deadlift 205! 1x5 (started 135) Moving to just 1 set of DLs as recommended by Mark Rippetoe, been getting some small strains so not doing 3 sets of my work weight. In his book progress will still increase and risk of overtraining is high by doing any more than one (as squats hit most of the same areas) Finally started doing chinups and dips with a little assistance. Feeling a lot better after around a month of training

2/25 Squat 160 3x5 OhP 85 3x5 DL 185 3x5 2/26 Too hot to hike out so I did chin ups, dips, abs, and cardio at the gym Should be able to hit 200 DL by the end of March

Climed to the top of Camleback yesterday (no pack) which is about 3 miles round trip. It was hard and at a few times didn't think I'd make it but I had an awesome partner that pushed me to the top. Was dead the rest of the way but worth it for the view of basically all of Phx. After work in about a hour I will hit the gym for the first time since Saturday (had bad back so didn't go Tuesday as usual but it's feeling better now). 6 days left of March so working hard to meet those goals I had set

3/21 Squat 155 3x5 Bench 115 3x5 DL 185 3x5 Jumped 20 pounds in the DL and the back felt it but I dont mind a good muscle soreness Hope everyones march madness is going swell, it's been fun even if my Buckeyes have been knocked out

Took a bit of time to see some friends and rest the back. Hit the gym hard yesterday adding 10 to squat. Did about a mile hike with 20 pund pack over the weekend. 2/17 Squat 150 3x5 OhP 80 3x5 DL 165 3x5 10 away from Squat goal for the month 15 away from DL goal for the month Things are going smoothly

My schedule got all messed up as some buddies visited while on their spring break.. so not much got done but I tried to stay away from unhealthy/drunk foods. 2/6 Skipped my lift as friends came in town 2/7 Short 30 min hike with family 2/10 finally got back into the gym - added a lift since it had been awhile Squat 140 3x5 Bench 105 3x5 Ohp 80 3x5 DL 165 2x5 (pulled back on last rep) not sure how long I should sit out of weights or other activity, it's not a terrible strain but I don't want to make it worse. posted ? in the fitness forum but you can answer here as well if you have any tips of suggestions on how long I should stop lifting/workingout had accupuncture afterwards as well as iced it

Pulled my back on the last rep of my last set of deadlifts I was going extra hard because I took some pre-workout before. It doesn't seem too bad, I can move my back and there is only slight pain at certain angles. My question I guess is how long should I wait to lift again? I don't want to mess up my back at all but the thought of not liffting for a couple weeks sounds worse at this point