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.

Good Decision

I'm happy that I have made the decision to fight my sedentary lifestyle and that I am not complacent enough to sit around and let my body waste away.

3rd Dec - today's lifts

I only worked out once last week, which was a bit disappointing. Today, I didn't want to push myself on squats, so I just did 70. I pressed 30 - found it easy. I deadlifted 105. Although I am not sure that the final lift I locked out. Although this could have been due to the fact I had difficulty gripping the weight as it slipped out of my hands. Need to buy chalk to improve grip.

27 Nov 12

Missed Friday's workout. Mondays' workout was post-poned until today. Did: Squat: 70KG. I repeated this from last Wednesday because I felt my balance was going on to the ball of my foot too much. I also struggled on the last x2 reps of my final set when I had improved my technique. Today, I felt as though my balance was improved. I still felt as though it rolled forward onto to the ball of my foot, but I also feel as though I kept my heel on the ground, which I am happy about and will consider it a pass. I will proceed to 72.5 KG next work out (Thursday) I also need to get weight lifting shoes. I will get chucks initially and look to get some serious weightlifting shoes in the first quarter of 2013. Bench I did 40KG. It felt heavy but I only needed to rest a few mins between sets. Next workout 42.5 DL: Did 102.5 Last rep felt tough. Looking forward to 105! Next workout is Thursday, targets are: Squat 72.5 Press: 32.5 DL: 105. Also need to buy microweights.

Todays workout

Wednesday 21st Nov. Squatted 70KG. I lost my balance a little coming out of the bottom. I have a habit where I roll my balance forward to the front of my foot, toward my toes as I lift off. I think I like to try use the momentum here. I am going to read up on tips to prevent this. I bench pressed 35KG. I did not do deadlifts today. Will try for 105 on Friday.

Enjoying that feeling on a day after you've worked out, and it's like 'it feels good to have used my body today'

workout

Missed my Friday workout as I had a night out on thursday which impacted my sleeping schedule. Today - Monay, 19 Nov I did: 67.5KG squat 30KG overhead press 100KG Deadlift.