Regarding the fast, does it have to be the same day every month? If not, fast on days you’re not lifting. Good on you for at least getting something done despite things going on for you. I always try to use lifting to escape life’s troubles and it typically works. Hope for the best for ya 
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I’m a big fan of doing what you need to do to look after your mental state, and you should give yourself some credit for getting after it when you didn’t want to.
My thoughts here are that you should consider whether these meditation times you set aside for yourself are actually doing the job you want them to. You seem more stressed and unhappy than before from this distance.
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There was just an incident with this girl I know and I started to question her intentions with me. I just realized I was being a bit of a chump with her before…anyway, I’m over it now. I just needed a day or two to process it. Doing the meditation can actually help you see all the attachment and negativity more clearly in your mind, but I think that’s ultimately healthy if you see it with clarity and learn from it. That being said, I was not in the mood to workout or anything like that. I was just annoyed and upset with some of my own foolishness. But to be clear, it wasn’ the meditation that triggered it…it was clearly the incident that occurred with the girl.
Deadlifts
70% 165 1 3
80% 187.5 1 3
90% 212.5 1 3+ (18 reps)
70% 165 5 5
Press
70% 82.5 1 3
80% 95 1 3
90% 105 1 3+ (10 reps)
70% 82.5 5 5
Assistance
Incline BB bench: 82.5 lbs - 5x12 (90 sec rest)
Chin-ups: 2x12, 2x11, 1x10
Medicine ball twists: 2x25
I felt rushed through deadlift since I was on hold with cable company and trying to get through workout before I had to talk to someone.
Was well rested for press due to talking with cable rep after deadlifting.
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June 19 - 138.1
June 26 - 140.3
July 3 - 140.1
Under ate this past week so weight went down slightly.
I’ve watched this log since you started the other thread about bulking advice not working, it’s been good to see someone take advice and apply themselves without just getting bent out of shape that they aren’t getting the answers they want to hear.
Small observation, you started this log 11 weeks ago, and have gained 5 lbs and you weren’t big to begin with. Whilst that’s still progress and it might be that you’re happy with this rate (if so ignore my comment), but you’d likely make better progress at a slightly faster gain rate. I can see from your comments that you aren’t keen on quick weight gain but be mindful that you’re not holding yourself back.
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Bench
70% 102.5 1 3
80% 115 1 3
90% 130 1 3+ (10 reps)
70% 102.5 5 5
Front squat
70% 90 1 3
80% 105 1 3
90% 117.5 1 3+ (18 reps)
70% 90 5 5
Assistance
Skull crushers: ~45 lbs 5x12
DB rows: 35 lbs - 3x12
Leg/hip/toe raises: 4x25
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Front squat
75% 97.5 1 5
85% 110 1 3
95% 122.5 1 1+ (16 reps)
75% 97.5 5 5
Bench
75% 110 1 5
85% 122.5 1 3
95% 137.5 1 1+ (8 reps)
75% 110 5 5
Assistance work:
Dips (body weight): 15,15,15,11,15,5
EZ Curls: ~60 lbs - 25,20,15
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June 19 - 138.1
June 26 - 140.3
July 3 - 140.1
July 10 - 140.6
Kinda flattened off a bit, are you thinking about adding some food? Lifts seem to still be going well, so that’s great, but could be even better with a bit more aggressive surplus. Nice work man
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Don’t be afraid of a 1lb a week gain, you’ve proven you can lose fat, you’re getting in some consistent and quality training, and you can always slow it up if you get uncomfortable (plus it you keep the diet clean you’ll probably keep the gains fairly clean).
Sensible weight gain is only going to move you closer to your goals.
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I actually thought I did well this week since my goal has been to gain 0.5 lbs a week and got it on the nose.
The only issue is that 0.5 lbs is so small it could be represented by bowels that aren’t 100% empty or by an extra bit of salt the day before. The consensus here is that you’re not gaining any fat so you can afford to gain quicker than you are. You’ll put on more muscle and gain strength quicker, and you have photos to make sure you’re not gaining additional fat. Plus, even if you do gain some, you’ve proven you can lose fat effectively.
Deadlifts
75% 177.5 1 5
85% 200 1 3
95% 222.5 1 1+ (16 reps)
75% 177.5 5 5
Press
75% 87.5 1 5
85% 100 1 3
95% 112.5 1 1+ (7 reps)
75% 87.5 5 5
Assistance
Incline BB bench: 85 lbs - 5x8,1x10 (60 sec rest)
Pushups: 2x25
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Bench
75% 110 1 5
85% 122.5 1 3
95% 137.5 1 1+ (7 reps)
75% 110 5 5
Front squat
75% 97.5 1 5
85% 110 1 3
95% 122.5 1 1+ (16 reps)
75% 97.5 5 5
Assistance
Skull crushers: ~47.5 lbs 5x8,1x10
DB rows: 35 lbs - 4x15
Dip Bar Leg raises: 3x20
Got distracted yesterday and under ate. Bench was a bit worse today than Wednesday. Probably related.
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I’m thinking of rotating between back and front squats since I squat twice a week. So on one session I front squat and the other back squat.
I’m also going into my 5th cycle. Planning to keeping going with the program but wondering if I should switch it up soon.
Front squat
65% 90 1 5
75% 105 1 5
85% 120 1 5+ (17 reps)
65% 90 5 5
Bench
65% 97.5 1 5
75% 112.5 1 5
85% 127.5 1 5+ (12 reps)
65% 97.5 5 5
Assistance work:
Dips (body weight): 15,15,15,12,15,8
EZ Curls: ~60 lbs - 25,15,15
Trying to go for better ROM on squats. Could have done more reps if I went just to parallel, but trying to go a bit more ATG since I haven’t seen much quad development. That being said, I can tell my legs are stronger from biking up hills, etc.
As long as you are getting stronger stay the course. Wait until you have a couple cycles of not making progress before switching. Even if you are only gaining 5 lbs a cycle, that is actually a lot (60 lbs a year if 1 month cycles).
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June 19 - 138.1
June 26 - 140.3
July 3 - 140.1
July 10 - 140.6
July 17 - 142.2
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Deadlifts
65% 160 1 5
75% 185 1 5
85% 207.5 1 5+ (18 reps)
65% 160 5 5
Press
65% 80 1 5
75% 92.5 1 5
85% 105 1 5+ (10 reps)
65% 80 5 5
Assistance
Incline BB bench: 85 lbs - 6x10 (60 sec rest)
Pushups: 2x30
Not a great workout. Wasn’t feeling since it was late Friday and just wanted to take it easy, but got the workout in anyway.