I'm starting this log because training is getting more and more difficult for me. I work for 8+ hours and commute on average 4 hours every day during the week. It's beginning to take it's toll on me mentally. I use apps to track my training progress however I am hoping that having a log will provide some accountability, but I also hope that someone get use out of my log in some way shape or form.
Starting Weight 151lbs ///// Goal Weight 156-160lbs
I am trying bulk as lean as possible, so my lifts are not going to be insane. I am going to take my sweet ass time with this bulk since I don't want to move up in bodyfat at all. I am aiming for 1-2lbs gain per month, completely natty. If I jump on anything, I will make note of it in this log. I will outline my diet and training philosophy below.
Current lifts
SQUAT - 205lbs x 5 (Max 245lbs x 5; doing a weight reset)
DEADLIFT - 245lbs x 5
PRESS - 105lbs x 7
BENCH - 180lbs x 5
Training -
My training is simple, just add weight when I am strong enough to add weight. Add reps if I am not strong enough to add weight. I don't really care about becoming a bodybuilder or doing bodybuilding routines, I am not really competing in anything physique oriented. I wanna gain the most amount of muscle with the least amount of effort. Now... some of you may scoff at that statement, however I think it's a fairly intelligent approach. I already have a good body that women are attracted to so there's no need to bust my ass and train hard as fuck. I already paid some of my dues.
I will be training full body 3x per week similar to the starting strength protocols although I'll be adding isolation work as needed. The isolation work is going to be optional for me, the only things that are non negotiable are the compound lifts. I wanna squat big, bench big, press big, and deadlift big. I am not really in the gym for looks as much anymore, I care about performance too.
Diet -
Just like my training my diet is going to be very simple. I am going to be in a slight caloric surplus (10%). If I stall on my lifts then I will bump my calories up. I am just going to keep bumping up the calories as NEEDED until I reach my goal. As far as macros are concerned I am going to eat 0.8-1.5 grams of protein per KG of body weight. I usually eat more protein than this because it keeps me full, however once I hit this number I basically eat whatever the fuck I want from this point. I grew up eating healthy, so generally I eat well regardless, although I do eat 4 donuts in one sitting from time to time.
Calories - 2250
Protons - 70g~
Carbs- As high as possible for gym performance
Fats - 40g minimum for health and hormones
Meals -
I basically eat the same shit every week.
Protons -
Eggs
Chicken Breast
Tuna
Carbs -
Oatmeal
Bananas
Bread
White potatoes
Cereal
Donuts
Brown Rice
Fats -
Peanut butter
Butter
The above food choices are representative of the bulk of my diet and not necessarily everything that I consume.
As you can see, my approach is really casual. You ain't winning any bodybuilding shows with my approach, but I get to eat whatever the fuck I want and maintain a decent physique along with it. I get to go to Jack in the Box at 2:30am after the bars and not sweat the carbs. I get to eat Randy's donuts everyday and not give a fuck.
Hopefully I get to hit a 3 plate squat, 2 plate bench, 4 plate deadlift, and 1 plate press. Although I don't think I'd be allowed to be that big since modeling may be back on the table for me.
Starting Weight 151lbs ///// Goal Weight 156-160lbs
I am trying bulk as lean as possible, so my lifts are not going to be insane. I am going to take my sweet ass time with this bulk since I don't want to move up in bodyfat at all. I am aiming for 1-2lbs gain per month, completely natty. If I jump on anything, I will make note of it in this log. I will outline my diet and training philosophy below.
Current lifts
SQUAT - 205lbs x 5 (Max 245lbs x 5; doing a weight reset)
DEADLIFT - 245lbs x 5
PRESS - 105lbs x 7
BENCH - 180lbs x 5
Training -
My training is simple, just add weight when I am strong enough to add weight. Add reps if I am not strong enough to add weight. I don't really care about becoming a bodybuilder or doing bodybuilding routines, I am not really competing in anything physique oriented. I wanna gain the most amount of muscle with the least amount of effort. Now... some of you may scoff at that statement, however I think it's a fairly intelligent approach. I already have a good body that women are attracted to so there's no need to bust my ass and train hard as fuck. I already paid some of my dues.
I will be training full body 3x per week similar to the starting strength protocols although I'll be adding isolation work as needed. The isolation work is going to be optional for me, the only things that are non negotiable are the compound lifts. I wanna squat big, bench big, press big, and deadlift big. I am not really in the gym for looks as much anymore, I care about performance too.
Diet -
Just like my training my diet is going to be very simple. I am going to be in a slight caloric surplus (10%). If I stall on my lifts then I will bump my calories up. I am just going to keep bumping up the calories as NEEDED until I reach my goal. As far as macros are concerned I am going to eat 0.8-1.5 grams of protein per KG of body weight. I usually eat more protein than this because it keeps me full, however once I hit this number I basically eat whatever the fuck I want from this point. I grew up eating healthy, so generally I eat well regardless, although I do eat 4 donuts in one sitting from time to time.
Calories - 2250
Protons - 70g~
Carbs- As high as possible for gym performance
Fats - 40g minimum for health and hormones
Meals -
I basically eat the same shit every week.
Protons -
Eggs
Chicken Breast
Tuna
Carbs -
Oatmeal
Bananas
Bread
White potatoes
Cereal
Donuts
Brown Rice
Fats -
Peanut butter
Butter
The above food choices are representative of the bulk of my diet and not necessarily everything that I consume.
As you can see, my approach is really casual. You ain't winning any bodybuilding shows with my approach, but I get to eat whatever the fuck I want and maintain a decent physique along with it. I get to go to Jack in the Box at 2:30am after the bars and not sweat the carbs. I get to eat Randy's donuts everyday and not give a fuck.
Hopefully I get to hit a 3 plate squat, 2 plate bench, 4 plate deadlift, and 1 plate press. Although I don't think I'd be allowed to be that big since modeling may be back on the table for me.