I didn't hit all of my goals, but made great progress over the last 12 weeks. The highlight would have to be the addition of 30 pounds to my max deadlift (while losing 10+ lbs. of body weight!!!) So, let's crunch the numbers and check out the visuals.
LIFTS: (weights in pounds)
Deadlift:
Start: 263x1 Finish: 293x1
Squat:
Start: 190x5(?) Finish: 198x6
Bench:
Start: 138x6 Finish: 153x5
Power Clean:
new 1RM at 148
BODY WEIGHT:
Goal was to lose about 1 lb. per week, and mostly a success
Start: 163 Finish: 151
VISUALS:
Note, I think it's hard to see much of a difference in the photos, but I also think that when I look in the mirror, I look more fit than I ever have ever before in my life.
REFLECTIONS:
Well, I gained strength and lost weight... and that's pretty cool. Not only that, but I enjoyed the diet and didn't feel any major difficulties except that it takes time to count calories. I look great and I'm totally happy with that. I was aiming to hit the "intermediate" strength standards listed here, and far surpassed it in my deadlift but didn't hit it on any other lifts. I think I can get those lifts soon after I return from the next month-long break. Overall, I'm excited to try another round, this time aiming to lose a little more body fat and keep upping the strength numbers.
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