Superman Returns: My Re-Quest to become the Man of Steel

[Arcelas]

After a year of stupidity, I'm back in the gym, and back in the kitchen. After lots of research, I decided to try SS by the inimitable Mark Rippetoe. I watched so many dudes on YouTube squatting, I was starting to question my sexuality. So I watched a bunch of women squatting on YouTube, and balance is now restored.

Today was day 1, as I just got cleared by my cardiologist today, and I didn't want to wait for Sunday. I needed to suss out my working weights anyway, and here they are:

Squat: 95 lbs
Bench: 95 lbs
Deadlift: 95 lbs

I was a bit skeptical that all my lifts are the same, but I figure they will fluctuate as I progress.

And now...

The Bodybuilder's Creed:
I will not skip my workouts to watch reruns.
I will not get my post workout shake from the drive-thru.
I will not spend my workout time watching the women's yoga class.
I will not wear spandex.
I will not flex at soccer moms.
I will stay motivated, hydrated, and unconstipated.
Amen.

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[Arcelas]

Got very sick earlier this week, so I'm one day behind on the workout program. It'll work out though, As my next day after this is Sunday. forgot my lunch today at work, so I'll be eating a grilled chicken sandwich at McDonald's. I'll post my results after my workout tonight.

[Arcelas]

So I screwed up my days, and did workout A again before doing workout B. On the bright side, my weights did go up today across all three exercises.

Squat: 3x5@110
Bench: 3x5@105
Deadlift: 1x5@135

Ordered some goodies off Amazon: body measuring tape, food scale, and George Foreman grill. Will all arrive Wednesday. Need to do some cardio tomorrow, keep the heart healthy.

[Arcelas]

So in addition to doing the strength training and cardio, I 'm trying IF. we'll see how it works.