Change-Agent Training Log- Commit or Fail

After lurking on here for a while, I’ve decided to begin my own training log:

First, I’ve lifted regularly for two years with varying programming, diet and goals. I have lost approximately 25 lbs, inches off of my waist and have gained a lot in my lifts. However, I have recently committed to a bodybuilding competition in July 2011 and I will archive my efforts here. I have exactly one year to get in the best shape that I am able…it’s time to commit or fail.

Beginning stats:
26, male, height: 5’9, weight: ~226 lbs.
Ballpark lifts: Bench-160, DL-265, Squat-235.

Current Program: I do not have a particular program set in stone, but I usually lift every other day and do an hour of cardio every other day on a six on, one off schedule (I rest Sunday). I also sleep at least eight hours nightly. Diet is a change that I have only recently addressed.

Mon- Dumbbell flat bench, incline hammer strength, decline hammer strength, machine flies.
Tues- 60 minutes elliptical
Wed- Dead lift, upright rows, lat pull-down, weighted back extensions, ez-bar curls, hammer curls, hammer strength curls.
Thurs- 60 minutes cardio, elliptical
Fri- Leg press, ham curl, quad extension, leg press calf raises.
Sat- military press, machine reverse flies, high angle incline bench, lateral raise, 45 minutes cardio
Sun- Rest.

-Typical Diet-
Brkfst- PWO supplement (NO Xplode or Nanovapor), 40g protein shake or bar post work out.
Snack- 40g protein shake or bar.
Lunch- Chicken breast, 1 cup brown rice, mixed veges.
Dinner- steak or chicken breast, mixed veges.

-Supplements-
GNC Sport Vitamin, NanoVapor, Animal M-stack

I have decided to post this journal in search of advice, information and accountability. I am open to constructive, informed feedback and questions. Otherwise, pics will follow this post.

Thanks in advance!


1st Shots-- I have a LONG way to go…

Had a good week. Didn’t miss any work outs and felt great. However, my diet was sloppy and my work outs were not strict. After reading some advice from people on the site, I will be keeping both a diet log and a work out log (which this is supposed to be to track my days. Tomorrow morning moving forward, EVERYTHING will be written down.

Current Weight- 225.00 lbs

Today:
Hammer flat bench-- max 140lbs in plates. Descending to 50lbs til failure.
Flies- 150 lbs, descending to failure.
hammer strength dips- 125 lbs descending to failure.
tri pull downs- 75 lbs X 8, 65 lbs X 10, 65 X 10, 65 X 9
EZ Curls- 80 lbs max, descending to 50 lbs failure.

Breakfast- 5 small pancakes, protein bar (32 grams protein, 330 Calories).
Lunch- wheat toast + turkey sandwhich, olive oil mayonaise.
Dinner- large baked pork chop, asparagus.