Joined here back in 03 when I found out at 38 I would need to go on HRT. I was trying to find out any information I could about my condition. Since then I’ve had ups and downs but am back on track and have my butt in the gym. I’ve been reading a lot of the log’s here and the great advice/motivation that everyone gives.
I started this latest journey back in late March / Early April when I decided I really need to make a change in my life. I weighed in at a whopping 375 at 5’11". To say I was shocked would be an understatement. I joined my local crossfit affiliate - Derby City Crossfit and with their help I’m now down to 338 as of this morning. The coaches there are really good and work one on one with you to design a program that fits you and your goals.
Currently I’m doing my second go round of the 5/3/1 program three days a week on Tue, Th, Sat. usually lifting at the Y. Then on M, W, F, I go down to CF and push the prowler, drag the sled, work with sandbags, KB’s etc… I walk at night a few nights a week and try and get out on the weekend and either hike or bike.
My goal is to be at a healthy maintainable weight by this time next year. Ideally I’d like to be in the 235-245 range. Which would put me in about the 12% - 15% BF range according to a hydrostatic weight I had done at UofL’s EP lab.
I do pretty well on this during the week, but weekends are usually not as strict and when I have a cheat day. I really need to tighten it up, but I’m a carboholic. I have cut out fast food, and diet drinks. I used to have a Diet Mountain Dew in my hands at all times. Now it’s water or unsweet tea with lemon.
My supplements:
Testosterone Cypionate Injections S/W 200mg
Multivitamin
Vitamin D 6,000 IU
Fish Oil
Co Q10 400mg
I’d appreciate any and all help and advice you all may be able to give.
Feeling good so far. My coach opened up early for me to get my lifting in before work. He wants me to cut back on some of the assistance stuff and do more conditioning. I’m going to listen as he’s helped me immensley so far.
talked a length with him last night. We are going to do one more 3 week cycle of 531 and then concentrate on about a 12 week cycle that is more conditioning based - lots of Prowler pushes/sprints, Sled Drags, Sand Bags, and KB’s. 4 Conditioning days and 2 lifting Days focusing on higher reps for more endurance.
135 x 5+ I got 10, shoulders were on fire. They fucking hurt so bad after this I almost couldn’t do my DL’s. I tried stretching them and doing band pullaparts but two hours later they are still painful…WTF?
DL’s
135 x 10 WU
225 x 5 WU
260 x 5
275 x 5
295 x 5+ I got 7 good ones and called it a day. I will not be doing OHP’s before Deadlifting ever again!!
Got a curveball thrown at me and have been off my game for a few days. Wife and I are separating. Moving out the first. Weight really ought to start flying off now as I don’t want to eat and I really won’t be able to afford food with supporting two households… The only good thing is Ginny is taking this like a trooper. She is acutally excited about the apartment. It has a nice pool/clubhouse. If you are the praying type, please say one for her.
I’ll be back on my game at the gym tomorrow. Just needed a couple of days off to deal.