advanced routine

I've been on the advanced starting strength routine for a few weeks now. Basically it involves a de-load on the squat on day 2 of the workout week to 70-80% of the 5rep max. On Monday my squat was 92.5. So today, I de-loaded to 70KG which is 75% of my 5 rep max. The reason I enjoy this is because I am not pushed to my limit but still find it challenging. This gives me a mental breather where I am not pushing myself to new limits every time I step inside the gym. Additionally, it allows me to focus on technique to help ensure that the next time I do increase to a new highest weight, I'll go in confidently with the correct technique at the forefront of my mind. 95KG coming up Friday.

Failed my squat today on 92.5 on 5th rep, 1st set. Dropped the weight down to 90 and killed it. Took it back up to 92.5 for the 3rd set and I just lost it on the 5th. My diet yesterday was pretty bad – I had been to the dentist and had some work done which affected my ability to eat. Back on it today! ....... I did a poor effort on diet the day prior - it was because I visited the dentist and the work done affected my ability to eat and get the nutrition I required. .... On a positive note, I set a PR for overhead press at 42.5

Monday weigh-in

Hi Coach, Did my workout today. Did 90 squat (bad form on 2nd set, nearly failed) and 40 overhead as I wasn't comfortable with my form last time. I also did 3 chin-ups. Current weight 79.4 Previous week's weight 78.8 Current waist 34.5 Previous week's weight 34. Any feedback?

Short-term vs Long-term

Assuming I continue the progressive loading on my lifts, within the next two weeks, I'll be doing PBs on all four. I currently weigh just under 80KGs, and will probably weigh around 82 in x2 weeks time. 7KGs lighter then the last time I was doing PBs. I've put on about 3 or 4KGs already this year, and my waistline has expanded incrementally. I am having trouble fitting into all my jeans and trousers in the legs area. I think this is partially muscle growth, but also fat storage. I also feel as though my arms look bigger. Again, I think this is partially fat, and partially muscle. Trying not to be so short-term focused but it's tough not to be. I just need to keep my eyes on the long-term - 130 Squat, 90 Bench, 160 DL. Don't have an overhead target, just progress as I can.