Turning into a meathead- mid life crisis

[coachcalande]

279 today.

Knees slightly less sore and I’m supposed to train legs/arms tomorrow.

I’ll again try to keep my cals slightly lower than 3000….maybe 2800 ish like yesterday.I know I really need to move more but that’s hard when I’m all inflamed. I’ll probably mow some more tonight.

Todays eats

Eggs, whites, oats
Eggs, whites, oats
Chicken and cheese sandwich
Double Turkey cheese burger
Double turkey cheese burger

[coachcalande]

I am doing very well with five meals per day. I don’t feel tempted to snack at all.

I definitely have a big appetite so need to work in more veggies (green beans and broccoli) to maybe help reduce starches at times.

I think the most obvious thing is just don’t eat like a complete jerk. Get protein, limit fats or carbs to reduce overall cals.

The sandwiches have been gold for me but I do feel inflamed and bloated even with my weight down a hair. Tomorrow we will see how it goes as I need to make an effort to steer cals down under 3 k consistently. I discussed the purchase of a treadmill with the bride. I’m going to sleep on it.

The main thing….lift, stay healthy, don’t get fatter.

[coachcalande]

279 today.

Out of egg whites…not a good thing for me.

[coachcalande]

900 calories at breakfast,88 G protein

Squats today

Warmups…
135x5
225x3
315x1

Work sets:
Single 405
Single 405
Three sets of five 315


Gave my knees a break with lighter volume work…
Leg press 4x10-12 reps at 8 plates
Front squats 4x8-12 reps at 115 on machine

[coachcalande]

Did NOT eat poorly but over ate in terms of calories and protein targets.

I’m not going to sweat it and just keep trying to eat clean and move more….keep crushing workouts!

Two breakfast sandwiches
Ground turkey, rice, green beans
Whey in Greek yogurt
Chicken and cheese sandwich
Meatloaf , pasta, peppers

[coachcalande]

279.6 this am.

Considering training shoulders/arms today. Right now low back is tight and fatigued.

Having coffee and relaxing- going to plan the days meals as I remember we are out of egg whites…

[coachcalande]

Shoulders and arms done. About an hour, four sets each

Seated press…185
Upright rows…105
Shrugs..195
Side laterals…😏😃added weight but not sure

Ez curls 118
Pushdowns 110
Hammer curls 55
Skull crushers 165

[coachcalande]

I’ll be training like this again for a bit..


Day 1- chest/back

Bench
Incline
Fly

Row
Wide pulldowns
Narrow pulldowns


Day 2- Legs/calves

Squats
Leg Press
Front squats or leg extension
Leg curls
Calf raises

Day 3- shoulders and arms

Overhead press
Upright row
Shrugs
Side laterals

Ez curls
Db curls
Pushdowns
Skull crushers.

Day 4- rest/get stuff done around the house

Repeat.

[coachcalande]

I have a big appetite. Even with five meals…man I’d like to eat more food.

Todays eats:

Five eggs, turkey and cheese, potatoes
Whey and Greek Yogurt
Chicken, rice, broccoli
Chicken and cheese sandwich
Three skinless chicken thighs, rice, Brussel sprouts

In the area of 3300 cals. Still too much fat at over 100 G.

[coachcalande]

Trying to lower calories without being miserable.

I can set a few egg yolks aside and reduce the oatmeal serving sizes for starters…
I will TRY to eat around 50-70 G fat but typically land at around 100 or worse when eating my wife’s cooking.
Obviously I can cut carbs and that’s always been easier than cutting fats.

I need to move more…I can run, walk or ride a bike or mow in the afternoons.

Ultimately a few less calories eaten and a few more burned ..Its not a junk food issue for me, it’s over eating plus sedentary lifestyle.

[coachcalande]

Came home from work, dumped oats and bread in the trash. Ate chicken, eggs, cheese.

I have not been feeling well last couple days so I am going to go low carb rest of day and see if I feel better.