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spangler1972
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The NSV for the day is that I've actually been lifting again, and have enjoyed my progress.
I've been using MFP for about 7 months now, and have really enjoyed it. It's a great way to keep tabs on what you're doing. I started in April, with the intent of losing about 30 pounds. That meant restarting my running, and sticking to a calorie deficit. MFP is awesome for being able to log what I do.
I started in Apr 2013. Here's my flattering portrait:

I kept up with running every other day. I had been telling myself that I would get back into lifting, but until I actually joined a gym with barbells, I'd keep running. I ran the roads and treadmills, and got faster and better. I even ran my first 5k!

I managed to take off 25lbs in about 4 months, and still told myself I still would like lifting, like I had before. At some point, I realize I'd been saying that for 16 years! Ridiculous. Enough was enough. Found a local gym, ponied up the $ (not as much as I thought), and got going.
I had a copy of Starting Strength, and really loved the detail that the book covers. Plus, I love how simple the program was (5 types of lifts). It helped me learn lifts that I had never done before (deads and power cleans). I started following by the book in August, and have enjoyed it. My start for my big 3 lifts were:
Aug 7: Bench: 95lb, Squat: 135lb, Deadlift: 135lb
Had a few minor setbacks along the way, and deloaded occasionally while I improved my form. Also worked with a SS trainer in the area, which has made a huge difference. I also gained back my 25lb, as part of the program. My big 3 are now:
Nov 15: Bench 185lb, Squat: 235lb, Deadlift: 335
I'm not expecting to look huge, but have noticed a change since when I started:

Not the biggest transformation. But I am happy to be picking up heavy things and putting them down again.
I've been using MFP for about 7 months now, and have really enjoyed it. It's a great way to keep tabs on what you're doing. I started in April, with the intent of losing about 30 pounds. That meant restarting my running, and sticking to a calorie deficit. MFP is awesome for being able to log what I do.
I started in Apr 2013. Here's my flattering portrait:

I kept up with running every other day. I had been telling myself that I would get back into lifting, but until I actually joined a gym with barbells, I'd keep running. I ran the roads and treadmills, and got faster and better. I even ran my first 5k!

I managed to take off 25lbs in about 4 months, and still told myself I still would like lifting, like I had before. At some point, I realize I'd been saying that for 16 years! Ridiculous. Enough was enough. Found a local gym, ponied up the $ (not as much as I thought), and got going.
I had a copy of Starting Strength, and really loved the detail that the book covers. Plus, I love how simple the program was (5 types of lifts). It helped me learn lifts that I had never done before (deads and power cleans). I started following by the book in August, and have enjoyed it. My start for my big 3 lifts were:
Aug 7: Bench: 95lb, Squat: 135lb, Deadlift: 135lb
Had a few minor setbacks along the way, and deloaded occasionally while I improved my form. Also worked with a SS trainer in the area, which has made a huge difference. I also gained back my 25lb, as part of the program. My big 3 are now:
Nov 15: Bench 185lb, Squat: 235lb, Deadlift: 335
I'm not expecting to look huge, but have noticed a change since when I started:

Not the biggest transformation. But I am happy to be picking up heavy things and putting them down again.
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Good job
I'm going with the cut down then hopefully start lifting once I get "in shape"0
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