I fight that constantly, especially after watching what my Mom went through. They just kept piling them on and the interactions eventually presented...
Out here in Eastern Washington, we buy directly from the rancher. Current whole price is $7.50/lb, packaged. Half beef price is $8.05/lb, packaged. ...
For your squat, that 135lbs might be too much. It may not be. But follow the procedures in the Blue Book to find out (pg 27). Then use that weight to...