dcjoey's journey

[dcjoey]

Hey thanks man.. I'm wondering the same thing. I'm pretty sure it's due to the muscle gain from the 5x5, I can tell I'm putting some mass on and I'm almost to the point where I'd be happy maintaining my weight until this cycle is done, then cut afterwards.

I think I'm not gonna go any lower in calories than this latest round of BMR calculations if results don't show, @210 lbs I don't think eating under 2k calories per day would be very helpful for lifting. >.<

 

[dcjoey]

Food 5/14/08:

5/14/2008 -> .75*2781 = 2086 (Hi)
Breakfast
Coach's Oats - 100% Whole Grain Oatmeal
Kirkland - Egg Starts
Orowheat - Double Fiber Bread
Kraft - 2% American Cheese

Snack # 1
EAS - Premium Protein Powder
Banana
Sweet Potato

Lunch
Perdue - Boneless CK Breasts
Orowheat - Double Fiber Bread
Sweet Potato

Post Workout
EAS - Premium Protein Powder

Dinner
Healthy Choice - Beef Pot Roast Soup

Post Dinner
EAS - Premium Protein Powder

Totals: 2190 cals, 26g fat, 272g carbs, 221g protein

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Workout:
Deadlift: 285x5, 285x5, 285x5, 285x5, 285x5 - tough

Standing Military Press: 100x5, 100x5, 100x5, 100x5, 100x5 - tough

Semi Stiff-Legged DL: 100x10, 100x10, 100x10 - Nice Burn

Barbell Curl: 85x8, 85x6, 85x6 - Forearms were fried from DL and SSDL

Hammer Curl: 25x10, 25x10, 25x10 - last 2 of last 2 sets needed a small cheat to help left bicep

Assisted Pull Ups: 7, 7, 7, 7, 7 - felt a big stronger here

Crunches: 30, 30, 30


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Today's workout kicked my butt. Bumped up deads from 275 to 285 and although it was a good tough lift, the most difficult part was maintaining my grip. Didn't fail on any but definitely felt it in the grip before the rest of the body. I found a slight overlap of the thumb over my other fingers helped immensely.

Also I should note here that for the past workouts, what I was calling a Stiff Legged DL was actually a Semi Stiff Legged DL. I don't lift with knees locked, have a slight bend in them (just after lockout) and I find it helps with my balance and with isolation of hams/lower back.

Forearms were fried from deads and ssdl so bb curls were a chore as were the hammer curls.

Overall a tough, rewarding workout!

 

[dcjoey]

Food 5/16/08:

5/16/2008 -> .75*2782 = 2086 (Hi)
Breakfast
Quaker Oats - Low Sugar Instant Oatmeal
Fat Free Milk

Snack # 1
Large Grade AA - Hard Boiled Eggs
Orowheat - Double Fiber Bread
Granny Smith Apple (small)

Lunch
Large Grade AA - Hard Boiled Eggs

Snack # 2
Large Grade AA - Hard Boiled Eggs
Orowheat - Double Fiber Bread

Post Workout
EAS -Premium Protein Powder

Late Night
Lots of Beer
Pizza


Totals: I'm guessing here, but probably 5k+

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Workout:
Squat: 265x5, 265x5, 265x5, 265x5, 265x5 - tough as hell

Bench Press: 170x5, 170x5, 170x5, 170x5, 170x5 - good

BB Bent Over Row: 135x5, 135x5, 135x5, 135x5, 135x5 - good

Skullcrushers: 47.5x8, 47.5x8, 47.5x8 - burns so good

Leaning DB Lateral Raises: 15x10, 15x10, 15x10 - good

Bent Over DB Lateral Raise: 15x8, 15x8, 15x6 - good burn

Decline Situps: 20, 20, 20

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I noticed I wasn't going quite deep enough on squats and made sure I did them right today, hence the toughness of the weight. BP felt good, but the workout in it's entirety was tough because of my crappy diet throughout the day (not enough cals).

After lifting and over the weekend ate freely and I could tell the difference, felt bloated and tired today so I ate a bit light. Details below.

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Food 5/19/08:

5/19/2008 -> .75*2782 = 2086 (Hi)
Breakfast
Slim Fast

Lunch
Healthy Choice - Beef Pot Roast Soup
Large Grade AA - Hard Boiled Eggs
Orowheat - Double Fiber Bread

Dinner
Uncle Ben's - Whole Grain Medley
Starkist - Teriyaki Tuna Pouch
Fat Free Milk

Post Dinner
EAS - Premium Protein Powder
Fat Free Milk


Totals: 1500 calories, 20.5g fat, 177g carbs, 149g protein

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Workout:
Squat: 250x5, 250x5, 250x5, 250x5, 250x5 -bit easy

Bench Press: 175x5, 170x5, 165x5, 165x5, 165x5 - meh

Standing OH Press: 100x5, 100x5, 100x5, 100x5, 100x5 - good

Tricep Pressdown: 100x10, 100x10, 100x10 - felt good

Overhead Plate Press: 45x10, 45x10, 45x10 - fine

Decline Situps: 15, 15

Crunches: 30

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Worked out with a friend today and he didn't have enough plates for squat so I just stuck with 250. Still felt a good twinge in the flexors from going deep on Friday and will resume 265 on Friday.

BP was disheartening but I should have stuck at 170 to begin with. Also didn't eat enough today so I think that played a part in the crappy lifting.

Everything else was fine.