NLP, 25, 5'7'', 136lbs

[newenglander]

Hi everyone! First post here, mostly for accountability.
I did 4 weeks of 5x5, starting from empty bar on all lifts, except deadlift which started at 95lbs. Then I switched to Starting Strength LP, skipping stage one and going straight to alternating DLs and PCs, and have been doing that a little over 3 weeks. I’m 25, 5’7’’, 136lbs guy (only a couple pounds heavier than when I started, which isn't ideal)


Weights when I switched from 5x5 to SS (basically just meant doing 3 sets across instead of 5, and subbing PCs for Barbell rows)
Squat 125*3*5
Bench 85*3*5
PC 75*5*3
Press 75*3*5
Deadlift 155*1*5

3 weeks later:
Squat 170*3*5
Bench 105*3*5
PC 110*5*3
Press 82*3*5
Deadlift 185*1*5

I think I increased weight too fast on power clean, so repeated the same weight last workout. All other lifts feeling manageable (RPE 8ish). Increasing 5lbs/workout on squat and bench, 10 on deadlift, and 2lbs on PCs and Press. Definitely know I have a lot left in my LP, but will need to eat to support.

Let me know if you have any thoughts! Will try to update semi-weekly.

[J. Killmond]

Hi everyone! First post here, mostly for accountability.

. . .

I’m 25, 5’7’’, 136lbs guy (only a couple pounds heavier than when I started, which isn't ideal)

. . .

Definitely know I have a lot left in my LP, but will need to eat to support.

There's a lot of stuff on this site emphasizing that eating to support recovery is a part of the program--from the beginning and not just at some future time. Here's a go-to reference for your consideration:

A Clarification | Mark Rippetoe

[newenglander]

There's a lot of stuff on this site emphasizing that eating to support recovery is a part of the program--from the beginning and not just at some future time. Here's a go-to reference for your consideration:

A Clarification | Mark Rippetoe

Thanks! I know that currently i'm in YNDTP land when it comes to calories, going to work on that the next couple weeks. Doing pretty well with protein though!

[newenglander]

12/22/20 update

Eating more than I was, and more protein. I’m ovo-lacto vegetarian, so that looks like a protein-powder in my oatmeal, soy (seitan/tofu/edamame), eggs, half-gallon of milk a day, nuts, and lentils/quinoa/chickpeas/beans as the basis for most dinners.
I went from 134lbs on 12/4 to 137.8lbs on 12/22, shooting to maintain 1-2 pounds per week. Eating more than that and I just feel terrible, and compliance becomes an issue.

Friday
Squat 185*3*5
Bench Press 115*3*5 (failed my last rep of last set, so going to repeat this weight next time)
Power Clean 110*5*3 (I took weight off the bar to work on form, and it feels much better)

Monday
Squat 190*3*5
OHP 88*3*5 (failed my last rep of last set, so going to repeat this weight next time)
Deadlift 225*1*5 (took some bigger jumps on DLs because it felt like the RPE was too low, not a problem anymore lol)