Schnell's Fat Loss Log

[schnell123]

I'm a freshman at college, was 275lbs 5 months ago, came to school at 222, partied and ate like crap etc., got up to 229lbs. A few days ago I got ahold of myself and am now back on track. Following Layne Norton's power/hypertrophy workout. Eating at 500-1000 cal deficit per day(Depends on how I feel) and getting at least 170g protein each day.

Current Stats
5'10"
219.8lbs

Goal
195-200lbs while maintaining strength

For progress tracking in addition to weight, as of 11/14/2010
40" waist
44" chest
17" arm
17" calves
23.5" quad(measured 6" above knee)


11/13/2010 - Power upper body workout - 1770cal/168g protein
BB Bench - 225x5, 240x4, 235x5
BB Rows - 135x5, 135x5, 155x5
Military Press - 155x5, 165x5, 165x5
BB Shrugs - 275x5, 315x5, 315x5

11/14/2010 - Power lower body workout - 1890cal/165g protein
Deadlift - 315x5, 315x3, 275x5
ATG Squats(As low as I can possibly get) - 135x5, 185x5, 205x5 (First time doing ATG, sort of testing things out)
Calf Raises - 305x8, 305x8, 305x8, 305x8, 305x8, 305x8

[schnell123]

11/15/2010 - Rest Day - 2030cal/168g protein

I think I was a little too low the past two days for calories so I upped it and want to stick around 1900-2100 per day. I don't feel hungry or anything like that but I just got used to eating tons of food so it is more of a matter of finding something to occupy my newfound time with. Especially since one of my favorite things to do was grab a nice big bag of chips or some pizza and watch my shows on hulu. Once I get to 212lbs I will have a cheat day. And then again at 205lbs.

[schnell123]

11/16/2010 - Hypertrophy Chest/Arms -1930cal/175g protein

DB Incline - 65x8, 70x8, 80x8
BB Close Grip Bench - 185x8, 165x8, 165x8
DB Flat Bench - 60x10, 60x8
Curls supersetted with French Press - 60x11curl/70x8press, 60x12curl/70x10press, 60x10curl/70x8press
Pushdowns supersetted with DB Hammer - 136x8pushdown/40x8hammer, 136x10pushdown/40x8hammer, 144x8pushdown/40x8hammer
Cable Crossover - 60x10, 70x8, 60x10
Dips - At BWx9, BWx10, BWx8

I think I am still adjusting to the low cals physically. I felt great mentally but I felt physically tired. I assume that will be over soon when I am fully adjusted. Otherwise I think I am doing pretty well so far, my self-discipline seems to be at the strongest its ever been. I injured my right shoulder in football last year and it has always acted up and it is continuing to do so, I started taking some cissus a few days ago hopefully that will help.