A little background on myself. I had a daughter about 2 1/2 years ago and decided that I needed to start doing something physical. For my well-being and also to be around and active for a long time. At the time I decided to start MMA training and really enjoyed it but eventually realized two things:
1. The time it takes to be good at it (along with scheduling contraints) doesn't make it particularly family friendly.
2. I had been training for over a year and I weighed about 160lbs at almost 6'5". I even considered cutting to 155 for a tournament. That's just wrong. :eek:
I saw a picture of myself with my daughter at the beach when she was about 14 months old and I was disgusted with myself. :mad:
Fast forward to the present day.
I've been following this board for a while and have been strength training for about a year. My programs have been SS and 5/3/1 mostly and I've had some good results.
For some reason the 70s Big website that Justin has put together has really struck a chord with me. Johnny Pain and Rip have also been pretty instrumental in my mind set regarding getting stronger.
So that brings me here. About 17 months ago I weighed 160 and now I weigh about 210. My bodyfat is about the same. According the experts at 70s Big I should shoot for 265. So I'm about halfway there. :)
I'm following the Advanced Novice program and look forward to any feedback and insight.
thanks,
Matt