10/12/2021
15/30
bw 203
cal 1548
p 166
c 116
f 49
had a 3 m&ms
Deadlift 315 lb 5 sets of 3- 2 min rest
Edit did a sixth set much later.
10/13/2021
clean and push press away
155lb 5 sets of 3 (2 min rest)
edit: I do plan on adding more exercises in on these heavier days but for now this is the volume I want to start with.
10/14/2021
day 16/30
bw 201.6
cal 2700
p 127
c 324
f 105
Today was just bad. Started off bad because like always I didnāt plan ahead for being in the office and basically turned today into a cheat day because by the time 6 rolled around I had pretty much had enough. Still at 1650 or so for weekly calories and the week before was 1500 so still on track. I think 30 days is not going to be enough for what I want but I think I am just going to have to take a break at 2000 or so once it is over for a little while.
Another bad day. I decided to quit and just bulk and cut till I hit where I wanted to be but I have just come so far losing weight and I am hoping another 5 to 10 lb will make a big difference. I ate terribly today though. I have to start making room for Conditioning though. Instead of trying to fit it in on days devoted to it I am just going to try to add in 10 to 20 minutes at the end of my workouts and if I can one day devoted to Conditioning.
10/16/2021
front squats 175 x 10,6,5
rdl 235 x 10,6,5
3 rir
Note 14 min for the above
sled a la @SvenG I suppose. 5 laps ~45 ft with sled + 160lb (sled is tiny so doesnāt weigh much I am sure) timer didnāt set properly.
kept this low rest. Just enough to catch my breath. Killer after leg day but adds in some work I think. Going to work up to heavier weight on one day with minimal rest and a few sets and 10 sets with more rest on another. Today was just about blowing a gasket with what I could manage.
My mother in law was over from 6.5 hours away and so the wife and I decided on an unplanned date and I donāt even think I could guess the calories. Still deciding my approach though. I think movement is going to be the answer with a more moderate calorie intake but idk.
Hoping to hit 185 for 15 on front squat in a few weeks and really up the volume too. RDL I am hoping for maybe 245 for 14.
So I have decided after a few days that I am just going to shoot for maintenance at 205 lb ( I think 2500 to 2700 cal but we will see) for a while then get back at it later. I need a break. Also going to work my way up to 20 min of conditioning every workout day and one ruck a week for 1 to 1.5 hours if I can fit that in. If this means I have to cut out some lifts then that is fine but to be honest most of the time I finish lifting in around 40 to 45 min so I think I can manage fitting in 20 more.
10/18/2021
My wife wasnāt feeling well so I put the kids to bed by myself (which is when I work out normally) which is like a 3 hour endeavor of feeding them, brushing their teeth and getting them settled . Got in overhead strict press. Will try to do more today.
sohp 95x 11, 9, 7, 5
3 rir
Hope your wife gets better!
Thanks man. She is ok. It wasnāt an illness or anything. Just a long day.
I just wanted to say this because I took it for granted at the time since I was in a hurry, but dude that is really kind and I appreciate it.
Doesnāt matter how jacked you are if youāre dead inside!! Hope the break is nice and gives you a good reset!
Thanks man!
10/19/2021
deadlift 315 for 6 sets of 3 (1-2 min rest)
back was fried. Planned on doing sandback over shoulder but did not feel like I could manage that safely. Maybe sled next time? I am already wanting to diet again lol. Going to wait to make sure I am actually ready again.
10/21/2021
Clean and push press away 155 x 5 sets of 3 reps rest varied
Was hoping for 6 sets but last set was a struggle actually. Also meant to do Conditioning after along with some more work but my son wanted me to put him to bed in his room which means I am going to be here all night lol. Iāll try to see if I can squeeze something in tomorrow.
My wife just gave me the greatest news. Since the kids will both be in school next fall she said I could apply for my local universities for my phd. Now I just have to hope they will accept me as a part time student.
It says on their website that they accept part time students! Now I have less than one year to get jn the best shape of my life so I can have room to maintain if necessary and not feel like crap.
Nothing like a good goal!!
Thatās awesome news man!!! Congratulations
Thanks!
Do you feel like the problems in industry are as interesting as academia? How do the two compare? I like the idea of the freedom to work on whatever I want but from what I understand to get a good position at a good school you need to have gone to an even better school which means for me possibly living in a more expensive area with lower pay for a while but if I try to stay in industry it might be a little easier(and I hear the pay is way better) since I already have experience working in industry for a high end company. Just wondering the pros and cons.