But I did. These guys have been a great help and encouragement through some tough times for me and they probably don't even realize it. - Pagangoddess
May 15th (Start of SL)
5'10"
Body weight - 240lbs
47" around my gut (measured at my belly button)
Wore a size 40 jeans, and was looking at 42s
Today (July 26th)
5'10"
Body weight - 220lbs
44.5 around the gut
Lastnight, I shocked myself and I was able to wear 36 jeans comfortably!
Starting Weight
Squat - 135lbs
Deadlift - 95lbs
Bench - 115lbs
Overhead - 95
Pushups - could barely do 6
Current Weight as of July 26th
Squat - 255lbs
Deadlift - 235lbs
Bench -190lbs
Overhead - 120 (struggling with these)
Pushups - 25 - 15 - 15
This week, when i hit 190lbs on the bench i could only get 3 sets done. So, i dropped it to 175 and I was able to complete the workout for the day.
Now, I know that I am not done with my 12 weeks yet, but I am close. I did miss one week of lifting due to pneumonia, but other than that I have been in the gym.
I also do 20-30 min on the elliptical after every workout.
Lately, my diet has not been good enough. I know I am not eating nowhere near as many calories or grams of protein as I should be, and that is probably why I plateaued on the bench press. Also, Ive been at 220lbs (body weight) for almost 2 weeks now, and that is probably due to my body storing what it has. So, Im going to try and tighten up the diet some more and hopefully it helps.
The only supplements I use is 2 whey protein shakes per day - optimum nutrition (24g of protein per shake).
I have more energy than ever, and my clothes all fit and feel great. My legs seem to have changed the most, my thighs feel pretty shredded.
My goal is to get back to 200lbs body weight and be able to wear a 33 or 34 pair of jeans; and of course, be as strong as possible.
