Nick's Log

[reygunz]

Finished my first day of SSLP

5'5" 150 lbs 24 years old

Squat: 115x5x3
Press: 75x5x3
Deadlift: 185x5

I definitely got to work on some things, but I'll let y'all tell me what I need to change. I think I'll postpone the clean another workout instead of doing it Wednesday unless you think otherwise.

I did well eating today. Got close to or just above 5,000 calories including a quart of milk. I'm serving overseas getting food from the chow hall and the general store doesn't sell food scales so its all a guess, but I'm using a variant of Alan Thrall's meal plan, and will be increasing my milk intake by 1 cup a day until I'm drinking a gallon.

Background: First started lifting weights in 2013 doing the brosplits. After stalling, I began researching for a long time before coming across SS. I tried to do SS about a year ago, but I skimmed through the book and didn't eat correctly. Eventually, I stopped to read the book. I moved shortly after, and I got involved in the party scene (it was fun, but I'm glad that's over). So now that I've read a good amount of SS material, including the entire book, and changed my lifestyle, I'm ready to be strong!

[reygunz]

Second workout complete.

Squat
45x5x2
75x5
105x3
120x2
130x5x3

Bench
45x5x2
75x5
95x5
105x5x3

Deadlift
95x5
135x3
175x2
205x5

Didn't feel as bloated today. Not sure if its because I'm not eating as much at lunch and dinner (I'm forced to guess when eating at the chow hall) or if my body is just adjusting. I will weigh myself either on Friday or Monday to see if I am gaining weight.

[carson]

I'm surprised that after lifting since 2013 you hadn't started SS at bigger weights. I guess it shows you that other programs are not as scientifically based as SS. It's good you found this program. Read and keep to the program. Don't give up. In 6 months you should be heavier and lifting twice what you are now.

[reygunz]

I had a lot of layoffs. Plus, for the last 6 months, I didn't go to the gym and I partied hard and drank too much. My best lifts that I can remember is a 205x5,2 SQ, 190x5 BP, and a 265x4 DL. I really feel weak now.

[reygunz]

Accidentally did an extra rep on my squats and presses. Oops.

Squat
45x5x2
75x5
105x3
120x2
140x5/5/6

Press
45x5x2
65x5
70x3
75x2
85x5/5/6

Deadlift
135x5
175x3
195x2
220x5

I'm not doing the best on food, I'll admit. Yesterday, I just didn't have the willpower to eat as much (still ate more than usual and drank my milk). Today I just straight up didn't eat enough. I have no good excuses for today.

[waistline warrior]

I'm not doing the best on food, I'll admit. Yesterday, I just didn't have the willpower to eat as much (still ate more than usual and drank my milk). Today I just straight up didn't eat enough. I have no good excuses for today.

Just keep plugging away. You will be posting big numbers in no time.

[reygunz]

Thanks. I'll keep trying

[reygunz]

Feeling good after the weekend. Appetite is up or I'm eating less. We'll know after the weigh in this next weekend.

Squat
95x5x2
75x5
105x3
130x3
150x5x3

Bench
45x5x2
75x5
95x3
110x2
120x5x3

Deadlift
135x5
170x3
200x2
230x5

[reygunz]

Squat
45x5x2
80x5
110x3
135x3
160x5x3

Press
45x5x2
60x5
70x3
80x2
90x5/5/6

Deadlift
135x5
175x3
210x2
240x5

[reygunz]

Not my favorite ending to week 2. Life got in the way Friday so I did my workout today, Saturday.

Squat
I was determined to fix my form. I took almost an entire hour squatting just the bar and doing back extensions. If your reading this, find my thread titled, "Nick's Ugly Lifts" if you want to see my squats including todays.

Bench
140x5/6/5
First true working bench sets.

Deadlift
I had to use plates with flat ends that don't roll. When I was warming up, the plate would spin in air causing a shitty set up for my next rep. I was mad and mentally aggravated from my squats. I just left.

After talking to Jordan Feiganbaum about food, I may have intook too much at the beginning, but I haven't eaten as much yesterday or today. I'm stepping on the scale tomorrow to see if I've gained weight. I'm gonna try to watch my nutrition more carefully in the future. Just wish I didn't have to eat at the damn chow hall and use the base gym (which is pretty much a top tier commercial gym).

Yep. I'm a spoiled princess today.