Reply With Quote2/12/2017 - 320lbs
7/3/2017 - 240lbs
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James Montigny's log
SSLP is phase II of my plan for this year.
While losing 85lbs on a low-carb diet, I began lifting to burn calories. I used a KetoGains5x5 program.
It worked well to learn the basic movements and definitely helped me get stronger, but I eventually stalled on just about everything.
I resorted to resets and fractional plates. But there came a point where I just couldn't get any stronger eating 1500-1800cal.
One day, I stumbled on a video from Alan Thrall. I liked it better than what I had been using so I watched more ....
Alan is a great showman and at 18%BF ... was easier to relate to than Luis from Ketogains (nice guy, but not my body type or goals)
Alan's videos eventually led me to interviews with his SSTs Dr Feigenbaum and Dr Baraki
Ultimately, I discovered the SS program and coach Rip's videos and decided to read the book while at summer camp with my Scouts.
Seeing the mechanics of how the lifts work made sense to me and I was able to make corrections to what I had previously learned.
So, on June 27th, after returning home I stopped eating at a deficit, cut my walking/hiking down to a more reasonable level and starting eating like a man who wants to grow and began The Program.
June 27 - 6'2 38/M 240lbs
DL - 305
BP - 145
SQ - 245
PR - 100
July 5 - 6'2 38/M 241lbs
DL - 345
BP - 165
SQ - 290
PR - 120
The app tells me that I should learn to clean and add it to my routine.
Once I get the catch position down, I'll make that change.
My biggest challenge has been diet.
After 4 months of high-protein/low carb, it has been an adjustment trying to find the right balance of macros.
I added 32-48oz of whole milk to my daily diet to help get things started, which got me in around 4000cal.
I gained about 1lbs this week, so that's a good start.
Last edited by Jarod Ivette; 07-05-2017 at 04:54 PM.
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2/12/2017 - 320lbs
7/3/2017 - 240lbs
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Week 3
7/10/17 - 242lbs
Continuing LP, weight increased to 242, eating 3800-4000 cal at about 200carb/200fat/300protein.
Form and bar path improving each time I lift.
Sq - 300lbs
DL - 355lbs
BP - 170lbs
Pr - 125lbs
Last edited by Jarod Ivette; 07-10-2017 at 10:37 PM.
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Photobucket sucks; will find a better way to host progress pics
End of week three.
240lbs (busy weekend hiking with the boys; burned a lot of extra calories)
Sq 330
DL 365 (failed 370 two workouts in a row)
BP 175
Pr 130 (failed last rep of each set @135)
Last edited by Jarod Ivette; 07-18-2017 at 06:29 AM.
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Scouting is mostly a great program. Do you have sons in it? Welcome to the best and safest program in existence for strength development. Keep up the good work and I hope you find a video program that works.
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The whole family is involved in Scouting.Originally Posted by carson
My oldest (14) is a Boy Scout and Venturer; he also lifts, plays soccer, band and competes in track events.
My second (12) is a Boy Scout; he plays competitive soccer and baseball. He also plays the saxophone.
My daughter (9) is a Girl Scout; she plays competitive soccer and softball.
My youngest son (5) gets to join next year when he finishes Kindergarten.
My wife and I are both leaders in multiple units and work at the district level to help others.
So yeah, a big part of our lives and life is pretty full; keeping a balance is tough but well worth the effort.
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End of week four.
243lbs, definitely seeing it in the belly. Ugh.
4lbs shouldn't have made that much difference.
Certainly feeling stronger and PRs are up.
Not like i had visible abs to start with though.
Sq 245 (Reset to correct form and depth)
DL 365 (failed 2nd rep @370)
BP 175 (failed 5th rep of sets 2 and 3 @180)
Pr 135
Last edited by Jarod Ivette; 07-24-2017 at 11:30 AM.
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244lbs
Back from a week and a half vacation in Canada.
Trying new 3100cal diet per Jordan's suggestion to maintain weight.
Starting with 250pro / 250carb / 120fat and adjusting as needed.
Sq 295 (Still working to improve form)
DL 340 (Reset after failing 370 2 weeks in a row)
BP 175 (still failing last reps @180; will reset and give it another shot)
Pr 140
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242lbs
Sq 250 I think I've figured out the technique now
DL 350 Doing much better since the reset
BP 180 Going to have to start micro-loading this one, I can't make 5lbs jumps.
Pr 130 Did a reset last week, feels much better this time around. Will start micro-loading here as well.
Cl 45 Added cleans to my routine Friday
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237lbs (yeah, no idea. Woke up down 5 one day .... someone probably stole a kidney)
Sq 275
DL 350 (Failed 4th rep @360)
BP 182.5 (Failed 3rd rep @185)
Pr 135
Cl 65
CU 1 (Haven't been able to do 2 since middle school)
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