Bound by Blood! Back to Basics (Rippetoe Log)

tund3 · 10-17-2008, 09:02 AM

yooo, welcome to my journal!

background:
on 14th august 07, weighed 82kg. Left the UK for Africa, got back in July. Started university in the UK in september and made my first appearance in a gym after a 14 month hiatus on 15th October 08.

Lost 12kg (26 lbs) while in Africa, pushing me even further away from my goal of 90kg, but im ever so determined to get it all back and more!

I'll start off on the Rippetoe starting strength program while consuming 3000 - 3500 kcals daily (75% clean, 25% dirty)
The Journey to April begins!

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Bound by Blood"

We're all born the same, unfettered by preconceived limitations. Eventually, we submit to laws. There are those we must embrace in order to be free... The laws of iron and discipline. Then there are those we must challenge for that very same freedom... The laws of conformity and small-mindedness. The weight of these chains are so subtle, we forget them. This is how we are shackled, tamed. Normalcy becomes the rule and we grow comfortable with limits. Like a dog at the end of a leash, we move but never of our own will.

It is time to defy, time to rise up...
I will test my mettle, pull hard against these restraints. I will not let conventional thinking rule me. As I stand here, the chain will bury deep into my flesh, the weight will pull me down. But I will fight. I will defy gravity. If I fall, I will get back up. Brothers, life is short and every minute that passes hurtles us closer to the end. In the time that I have, I have bound myself to this chosen life and it to me--these words are the contract that bind me to this sport...
Upon it, I have signed my name in blood. ~ Animal

tund3 · 10-17-2008, 09:05 AM

Day 1 (15/08):

Squat ; 3x5 @ 50kg (110lbs)
Bench Press ; 3x5 @ 45kg (99lbs)
Deadlift ; 1x5 @ 100kg (220lbs)

Analysis:
Good day, slightly worried about the squat numbers though. Seems disproportional to my deadlift and bench numbers. Think i probably started too light and will up this by 10kg (22 lbs) on the next workout

tund3 · 10-17-2008, 09:11 AM

Day 2 (17/08):

Squat ; 3x5 @ 60kg (132lbs)
Overhead Press ; 3x5 @ 35kg (77lbs)
Bent Row ; 3x5 @ 45kg (99lbs)

Analysis:
Squat still felt pretty comfortable but not comfortable to go for a 10kg (22 lbs) increase on next workout, will just go for the normal 5kg(11 lbs) increase. Overhead presses were pretty difficult but i managed to put em up. Bent Rows done with ease, should progress normally to next workout

wouldlikemuscle · 10-17-2008, 09:27 AM

Good luck bro.

Yeah, I woulda said you can lift more than me, so reckon you should be finding yourself shooting up the weights for a bit yet.

Appetite · 10-17-2008, 09:29 AM

Good luck with the log man.

Where in africa were you ya bugger?

dean. · 10-17-2008, 10:38 AM

i love you

tund3 · 10-17-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Appetite

Good luck with the log man.

Where in africa were you ya bugger?

Nigeria for the most part

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Originally Posted by dean.

i love you

<3 son (no homo)

Backthen · 10-17-2008, 12:01 PM

good luck mayne

HC · 10-17-2008, 02:02 PM

good luck Tund!!

kelso · 10-17-2008, 02:14 PM

Sweet, new fapping material. Thanks for the link tund3

tund3 · 10-18-2008, 03:22 PM

meh ... an unexpected trip to pizza hut meant i consumed 4.7k cals today LOL ... ill try not to go the dreamer route! though tbh, even when bulking in the past, my abs never disappeared (strong ecto)

boosteddatsun · 10-18-2008, 05:35 PM

lol @ 9 slices of pizza...damn man how hungry were you?

tund3 · 10-18-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by boosteddatsun

lol @ 9 slices of pizza...damn man how hungry were you?

saw the menu and thought . mm.. individual pizza probably too small ... medium pizza ftw! then noticed large was only 2 pounds more, so went for the large and low and behold, a huge 10 slice pizza lol. shared 1 slice and ate the rest myself

TiffTiff · 10-18-2008, 05:41 PM

Looking good Tund!

krazyfk · 10-18-2008, 07:17 PM

why'd you go to africa?

**iKermit** · 10-18-2008, 07:42 PM

subbed. good luck dude!

Catabolic_Cal · 10-19-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tund3

meh ... an unexpected trip to pizza hut meant i consumed 4.7k cals today LOL ... ill try not to go the dreamer route! though tbh, even when bulking in the past, my abs never disappeared (strong ecto)

What program is that brah?

Subbed to thread too.

tund3 · 10-19-2008, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by krazyfk

why'd you go to africa?

lots of complicated reasons lol. Mainly to get away from distractions of my friends so i could focus on my work

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catabolic_Cal

What program is that brah?

Subbed to thread too.

program is called FitDay. Brilliant for monitoring your daily intake. Also does a load of other stuff, but i only use it for the food log

Catabolic_Cal · 10-19-2008, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tund3

lots of complicated reasons lol. Mainly to get away from distractions of my friends so i could focus on my work

program is called FitDay. Brilliant for monitoring your daily intake. Also does a load of other stuff, but i only use it for the food log

Oh, are you using the website or did you pay for download?

tund3 · 10-19-2008, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Catabolic_Cal

Oh, are you using the website or did you pay for download?

program download, but didn't pay for it

SWOLEINATOR · 10-19-2008, 06:51 AM

I'll be keeping my eye on this tund3! good luck brotha'

It's Era/Dice btw.

tund3 · 10-19-2008, 09:27 AM

Day 3 (19/08):

Squat ; 3x5 @ 65kg (143lbs) up 5kg (11 lbs) from previous workout
Bench Press ; 2x3 @ 47.5kg (105 lbs) - see analysis
Deadlift ; 1x5 @ 110kg (243lbs) up 10kg (22lbs) from previous workout

Analysis:

wtf? .. only thing that comes close to my reaction at the end of my workout. Squats progressed normally .. then came time for the bench. I've always ****ing hated the bench press, but 47.5kg ... should be no problem right? WRONG! Couldnt even complete my first 5 reps, got stuck on the 3rd rep and forced it up.
wtf? My diet's been in check the last week, and although this has happened to me before, i didn't have any problems till i hit 60kg. Now im stalling on 47.5kg??

Then came the deadlift! This being my favourite exercise, i knew there was no way i'd **** up. Lifted it with ease although there were minor grip issues. WIll need to get some straps for heavier future workouts.

Khalas101 · 10-19-2008, 11:41 AM

Another Rippetoes log, subbed. I started mine last week too so check it out.

marekdennhardt · 10-19-2008, 10:03 PM

Nice man.. Ur good with the computer stuff, Im on rippetoe too I havnt been able to notice if its working this is my second week and im still flying up the weights like mad till I hit my limit.. which should be this week.. anyways I subb'd

rozzr · 10-20-2008, 01:55 PM

cool log man, dw about that bench, its so easy to have a crap day on bench, just go back positive next time and hit it hard and you should see some progress!

if you want a spot or anything jst giv me a text as i love any excuse to go to the gym

mdorty · 10-20-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rozzr

cool log man, dw about that bench, its so easy to have a crap day on bench, just go back positive next time and hit it hard and you should see some progress!

if you want a spot or anything jst giv me a text as i love any excuse to go to the gym

x2 on that bench. Don't sweat it, man. It happens to all of us. Even if your diet is awesome, and you get plenty of rest, sometimes it just happens. It happened to me on bench a few weeks ago. I was doing incline dumbbell presses first on my chest day, and pushing 90 lbs on each dumbbell. Then the next chest day I decided to switch it up and do flat presses first, and I couldn't get 90 lbs, needless to say I was pretty upset, lol. I thought my flat would be awesome, since inclines are supposed to be harder. I just chalked it up to a bad day and tried not to let it bother me, because that's really all you can do.

And sub'd

Catabolic_Cal · 10-21-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rozzr

cool log man, dw about that bench, its so easy to have a crap day on bench, just go back positive next time and hit it hard and you should see some progress!

if you want a spot or anything jst giv me a text as i love any excuse to go to the gym

That wink face kinda makes your post look pretty homo.

tund3 · 10-21-2008, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rozzr

cool log man, dw about that bench, its so easy to have a crap day on bench, just go back positive next time and hit it hard and you should see some progress!

if you want a spot or anything jst giv me a text as i love any excuse to go to the gym

cheers mate, will do!

kelso · 10-21-2008, 05:13 PM

Good to see the log going good. I use fitday also to monitor cals, or at least check what im at. Its not an every day thing, but makes adjusting my weight gainer very simple. Nice spray paint abs bro.

jK Good luck!

tund3 · 10-22-2008, 01:29 PM

Day 4 (22/08):

Squat; 3x5 @ 70kg (154 lbs) up 5kg (11 lbs) from previous workout
Overhead Press; 3x5 @ 37.5kg (83 lbs) up 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) from previous workout
Bent Rows; 3x5 @ 47.5kg (105 lbs) up 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) from previous workout

Analysis:

easy sailing today as i cruised through all the lifts. Squats felt ridiculously light and i had to triple check to make sure i'd put the right amount on the bar

lol. No complaints here though! Bring on 75kg (165 lbs) on Friday!