Skinny kid goes large - 5x5

[markoid]

Feet together! I managed my 45kg, feet apart tonight.......two more sessions to the 50! But very happy with 99lbs. Keep it up skinny (but getting larger by the day) kid....

[markoid]

So, are at 50 yet?

[jflynn]

Bad news...

I got food poisoning for a week. Was violently sick for days and didn't eat anything for at least half a week

As a result I've lost a bunch of weight (both fat and muscle) and look really gaunt. I was 146.5lbs this morning. It's a big set back but I'm feeling better now and am ready to start over. Looks like I'll have to reset the weight!

Squat - I'll go back to 50KG
Deadlift - 60KG
Military - Drop to 37.5KG
Bench - 50KG

I'm hoping I'll gain quicker due to muscle memory but I'm going to change my goals anyway.

Goals for Easter (23/03/09):
- Hit 11.5 stone whilst maintaining the same bodyfat.
- Squat 85KG 5x5
- Bench 70KG 5x5

[excylist]

Food poisoning sucks- sorry to hear that you had to deal with that. You will recover your strength faster than it took you to build it up in the first place just as you said. And I can assure you that stronglifts does work. I am also 5'11" and am now at 190 lbs after three months. You can easily gain 30 lbs by the summer if you eat a lot and follow the program. Don't worry about putting on some fat either- it won't hurt you- particularly now after your illness. Good luck!

[jflynn]

RESTART DUE TO FOOD POISONING!

Weight: 146lbs.

Workout #1 - 10/02/09
60KG 5x5 - Squats
55KG 5x5 - Bench
3xF - Inverted Rows
3xF - Pressups
3x12 - Reverse Crunches

I didn't think I'd manage this since I've lost a fair bit of weight. Did suprisingly well. I'm looking forward to getting back to where I was!

[jflynn]

RESTART 2 - Been out drinking / ill for the last week or so...

Weight: 147lbs.

Workout #1 - 22/02/09
70KG - 5x5 Squats
42.5KG - 5x5 Military Press
3xF Chinups
3x45s Prone Bridges

Had to leave out the Deadlifts because I only had 40 mins for the whole workout. Squats were really hard today but it went pretty good

[rere]

I remeber when i was 140lbs on a6ft 2 inch frame.
You'll get your goals mate, drink that milk, like there's no tomorrow.

Good lifting

[jflynn]

Workout #2 - 24/02/09
72.5KG - 5x5 Squats
60KG - 5x5 Bench
3xF Inverted Rows
3xF Pushups
3x12 Reverse Crunches

Saw a girl I knew in the gym today so that was my motivation on the squats, I'm sure that added a few KG to what I could do They were hard but it was a great feeling when I banged out the last rep. Bit of a niggle on the left side of my groin but it seemed to disappear as I worked through the sets. Going to make sure I warmup really well next time.

Bench was also a record. Had another guy spot for me (who was doing 120KG!) so that was motivational as well. It really helps having someone else there, wish I had a training partner really... Generally a good workout and 2 PRs

[jflynn]

Workout #3 - 26/02/09
75KG - 5x5 Squats
45KG - 5x5 Military Press
3xF Pullups/Chins
2x60s Prone Bridges

I was absolutely knackered today but decided: f*** it! I'll do it anyway! So I downed a few energy drinks and hit the gym.

PR on the squats. Well happy.

I only had 30 mins in the gym so I had to leave out deadlifts.. oops. I'll make sure to do them next time.

Great workout overall though. I'm making good progress