Definition of insanity. Kristians Log.

[kwermuth]

Hi, I'm Kristian and as you can probably see from my join date I've been on the forum for a long time. I visit regularly but don't really post much. A few days ago, shit started to get hard and I decided it would be a good idea to start a log on the forums to keep me sane while I attempt to train at the local commercial gym.

Me, my bod and my lifts.
Age: 27
Height: 5'11
Weight: around 222 lbs
Waist measurement: 41.7 inches
Bodyfat: 30% according to army bodyfat calculator. Body shape as you would expect from a high estrogen fat kid.

Medical Conditions: I have ulcerative colitis, for which I take immunosuppressants (6MP and allopurinol) 5 days a week. I had total testosterone tested in the summer this year because of some libido related issues and it came out at 14 nmol/L (or 404 ng/dl).

My training journey: I have trained according to the SS methodology 3-4 times now. I started a few years ago about the same time I had the first flare up of UC. I got up to about a 225 lbs squat during that time, but then the UC got unbearable and I lost a lot of weight and had to limit my training. Then I moved to France where I still had lots of trouble with the UC and tried to train there, but was very unsuccessful maintaining a sub 225 lbs squat. Oh yeah, I was on prednisone during that time. 2013 I was basically on prednisone 10 months out of that year. Tom and Jordan came to Denmark during the holidays for seminars and I went to both of them.
2014 the UC finally escalated to the point where I got hospitalized and taken of the meds I was taking. I recovered within a weekend, though there had been some bad effects on my kidneys. I stopped taking medicine after that and I mostly in remission for the rest of the year.
From May in 2014 I started working out once a week at Black Iron Training in Lansing michigan (with two additional session at the university gym) and did that for about six months which was probably my most successful attempt at SS getting up to 275 lbs squat and a 315 lbs deadlift.
Due to budget restrictions I had to cut the LP short becuase I couldn't fit my clothes. We continued my training with a HLM type program which kinda worked but not really since I was restricting calories. Then I had another flareup in the beginning of 2015 which fucked up all the hard work I had put in. Mid-end of 2015 I was put on the immunosuppressants and we spent a good 6 months trying to get the dose right. Although my flare ups are not completely eliminated, I now only have a bit of nausea, some stomach discomfort and a bit of poopiness when I do get a flare up.
Last attempt at LP was earlier this year where I was feeling good and posted on the nutrition forum. I was doing advanced LP from 225 up to about 265 at which point I had a mild flare up with enough nausea and diahrrea to not eat be able to eat as prescibed. Diet wise I ended up at around 210/460/75 P/C/F. I had stalled once at 250 already and was generally feeling pretty shitty.
After that I took another break for a few weeks and started doing Karl Schudts version of 5/1 in the hopes that it would be less stressful. It was and I got kinda stronger but it took a fucking long time compared to SS. Then I went to the states for a month and took the opportunity to get some coaching at Testify S&C in Omaha and I decided to give it another go at SS.

This time around: I started out at 95 kg squat and went up from there 5 kg for the first couple session and have progressed with 2.5 kg on the squat and DL since then and 1.25 kg on the bench/press. I do the A/B workouts as prescribed by the program but only 2/week. Hopefully it'll reduce the chances of further flareups. My diet is currently unmeasured, but I eat 4 meals a day at least with around 40 grams of protein with each meal. Medium carb and fat. Usually the last meal will be a shake with at least 60 grams of protein. I supplement with creatine, bcaa and vitargo post workout.
I have a belt, lifting shoes and surprisingly the barbells at the commercial gym are pretty decent (Rogue Ohio Bar and Pendlay Olympic Weightlifting bar+bumpers).

Current lifts:
Squat: 3x5@120 kg (got 3x3@122.5kg so, yeah, that's great)
Deadlift: 1x5@132.5kg
Bench Press: 3x5@68.75kg
Press: 3x5@46.25kg

So that's my story. At least my best approximation of it. If you've read this far, thanks. I'll try to make sure to include nutrition and body comp in the log along with the training session. If anyone has any advice, obviously I love to hear it. Also if you ever get a chance to train at Black Iron Training or Testify I highly recommend it. Just the atmosphere will put 50lbs on your squat. I put this log in the general training logs because I don't know what direction my training will go.

[Chris McCarthy]

Welcome and best wishes with training through your issues.

[kwermuth]

Thanks, sir.

Todays training:
Squat: 2x5 w/bar, 1x5@45kg, 1x5@70kg, 1x3@95kg; 3x5@122.5kg. Last two reps of the work sets felt pretty bad, in that I lost tightness in the upper back.
Bench Press: 1x10 w/ bar, 1x5@32.5kg, 1x5@45, 1x3@57.5; 3x5@70kg.
Power cleans: 1x5@60 kg deadlift for "warmup"; 5x3@56.25 kg. Power cleans were light, but trying not to be greedy.

Break between this and the last workout was a tad too long (about 6 days), but lots of eating and resting left me feeling pretty good going in to the workout. My legs were and are pretty fried post workout. As was to be expected.

[kwermuth]

Today, 31/12-2016

Squat: 2x5 w/bar, 1x5@45kg, 1x5@72.5kg, 1x3@97.5kg, 1x1@110kg; 1x5+2x3@125kg. 8 min rest between sets. Last rep of the third set hit the left safety bar at the bottom and bounced. I'll get 3x5 next time.
Press: 1x5 w/bar, 1x5@27.5kg, 1x3@35kg, 1x1@42.5; 3x5@46.25kg. They felt easy. Still getting used to 2.0.
Deadlift: 1x5@60kg, 1x5@80kg, 1x3@100kg, 1x1@117.5kg; 1x5@135kg. A hint of double knee bend on the 5th rep, otherwise felt good.

Breakfast game was on point today. Waffles (made traditional but with an addition of whey and cottage cheese) with bananas and faux maple syrup. Supplemented with 350 grams of skyr (drained skimmilk yoghurt) supplemented with a digestive enzyme tablet. About 48 grams of protein and a bunch of carbs. I was content.

[kwermuth]

Yesterday, 4/1-2016

Squat: 2x5 w/bar, 1x5@45kg, 1x5@70kg, 1x3@95kg, 1x1@110kg; 1x5+2x3@125kg. Obviously didn't get it. I suppose new years eve wasn't good for the gainz or whatever.
Bench Press: 1x10 w/bar, 1x5@27.5kg, 1x5@35kg, 1x5@42.5kg, 1x3@50kg, 1x1@60; 3x5@61.25kg. Got it. Didn't have my thinking cap on when I did my warmups.
Power cleans: 1x3@40kg, 1x3@50kg; 5x3@57.5kg Despite the squats not going the right way, the rest of the workout was a success.

Eating for that day:
Breakfast: Waffles, drained yoghurt, 1/3 a banana, 3-4 tbsp maple flavoured pancake syrup (MFPS), 2 strawberries, piece of bread with cured wild caught atlantic sockeye salmon. ~ 48 grams of protein
Lunch (post workout): can'a'tuna (140 grams drained), 100 grams of spaghetti (measured dry), drizzle of olive oil, a buhnana and a glass of milk. ~52 grams of protein
Dinner: Pork meat sauce with sauteed potatoes and mushrooms. ~ 45-50 grams of protein
Second dinner: four piece of bread with 160 grams of cooked cold cuts and other toppings, a glass of milk. ~ 45 grams of protein.

Eating for today:
Breakfast: Waffles, banana and 3-4 tbsp MFPS. Milk with whey. ~ 46 grams of protein
Lunch: Same as second dinner for last night. ~ 45 grams of protein
Dinner: A medium dominos (oops). According to dominos site a slice on a medium pizza averages around 9.5 grams of protein, so, 8 slices ~ 76 grams of protein. Much too much fat tho.
Second dinner: Some of that pork meat sauce from last night plus milk. ~ 27 grams of protein.
Also been snacking on dried figs during the day.

[kwermuth]

Today, 6/1-2017

Squat: 2x5 w/bar, 1x5@40kg, 1x5@60kg, 1x3@80kg; 3x5@97.5kg. This is not a deload, just introducing a light day. Felt easy, but odd. First two reps of the first set I farted in the hole. Stopped and took a moment. Since it wasn't all shit I got back under the bar and did the last three.
Press: 1x10 w/bar, 1x5@27.5kg, 1x5@35kg, 1x3@42.5kg; 3x5@47.5kg. Decent sets on the press. I'm gonna try to reach more with mah abbzzz next time, get a better bounce.
Deadlift: 1x5@60kg, 1x3@85kg, 1x3@110kg; 1x5@137.5. Hook grip failed after the second rep. Switched to mixed and continued on. Gotta get myself some chalk. Got some icecream on the way home. I'm looking forward to that.

[kwermuth]

Today, 10/1-2017

Squat: 2x5 w/bar, 1x5@40kg, 1x5@60kg, 1x3@80kg, 1x1@100, 1x1@110kg; 3x5@125kg. Did it. In PR land again. Let's see how long it goes on.
Bench Press: 1x10 w/bar, 1x5@27.5, 1x5@35kg, 1x5@42.5, 1x3@50kg, 1x1@57.5kg, 1x1@65kg; 3x5@72.5kg.
Power Clean: 1x3@40kg, 1x3@50kg; 5x3@58.75.

[hector_garza]

Did it. In PR land again.

Good place to be. Congrats.

[kwermuth]

Thanks! Feels good.

Today, 13/1-2016
Squat: 2x5 w/bar, 1x5@40kg, 1x5@60kg, 1x3@80kg; 3x5@100kg. Just a light day. Moderately easy.
Press: 1x10 w/bar, 1x5@27.5, 1x5@35kg, 1x3@42.5kg; 3x5@48.75kg.
Deadlift: 1x5@60kg, 1x5@80kg, 1x3@100kg, 1x2@120kg; 1x5@140kg. Kinda lost my grip on the very last rep, so, just to make sure I can say I got it, I did one more rep a minute later.

One thing that is currently on my mind is that I am on the last notch of my lifting belt, so, I'm going back and forth on how to proceed when the belt gets too tight. Obviously I'd love to stay on LP but I'm not looking to spend money on a new belt. We'll see how it goes.

[kwermuth]

Today, 16/1-2017

Squat: 2x5 w/bar, 1x5x40kg, 1x5x60kg, 1x3x80, 1x1x100kg, 1x1x110kg; 3x5x127.5kg. Heavy. Who'da thunk it.
Bench Press: 1x10 w/bar, 1x5x30kg, 1x5x40kg 1x3x50kg, 1x1x60kg, 1x1x67.5kg; 3x5x73.75kg. Last rep of each set was a grind.
Power Clean: 1x3x40kg, 1x3x50kg; 5x3x60kg.

Weighed in this morning at 103.9 kg and waist measured to be 43.1 inches. Thats a 2 kg increase in weight (just about) and a gut expansion of about 1.4 inches for a 7.5 kg increase on the squat in 24 days.