Nerd in Cleveland

[Superdan042]

Hey, I'm Dan. I live in Cleveland. I like lifting heavy stuff. I've found that there's no better anger management than squats and deadlifts. I've been following the Stronglifts 5x5 program since January, but I've gotten flaky on it, like maybe only lifting once or twice a week. Also, my diet isn't so hot. It has been better in the past, and I find myself lacking the commitment and consistency to keep things going. I've definitely noticed improvements in muscle mass and strength, but my tummy and love handles aren't going anywhere. 

 

As of my last workout:

My squats were: 175lbs 5x5

My Bench was 13lbs5x5

My Barbell Rows were 130lbs 5x5

Overhed Press was 115lbs with a couple missed reps

Deadlift 220lbs 5x5

 

I'm here looking for encouragement to help me stay on the wagon.

 

I'll try to be more serious in the future. 

 

[Chris-Tien Jinn]

If you want more accountability, I do recommend the 6-week challenges.  During these challenges, you pick a few goals to work on that will help you improve your life.  6 weeks is usually enough time to let you decide if the new activities are helpful and work for you .... or not. And that's long enough to establish new habits that you can turn into a healthier lifestyle.  You'll probably need to address your diet in order to get rid of the tummy and love handles.  Otherwise, you'll have great muscle definition ... covered up in stay-puff marshmallow-like stuff. 

 

The next challenge starts June 9th.  You'd start as a Level 1 Rebel (http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/forum/362-level-1-rebels/) .... which is where you LEARN about all of the stats, guilds, rpg character, and so on as well as working at setting SMART goals.  You still get to adopt what works for you, and you can ignore the rest.  Some very successful NF people never bother with classes or stat points or race or so on.  They just hang out in the guild that suits their goals best.

 

Even MOAR accountability?  We have accountability groups of 7 or so people who check up on each other frequently during a challenge.  Plus lots of other, optional fun.

 

Let us know how we can help you achieve your goals.  Post here ... or you can message me with the envelope icon at the upper right of the screen.

 

Good luck!!

[Nightside]

Hi Dan and welcome aboard.

Good luck with your first challenge.

[Superdan042]

Whoops, my bench is 130, not 13. i cAn TYPE gud.