Hey guys old guy here
Back in the gym after a long long long long time (in reality, about 20 ish years). I don't really know much, just about what I did way back in the day. After all the reading I have done, I realize I didn't know much back then. I am 278 as of this morning. I have been doing cardio the last few weeks, and started a little lifting last week to see what I can do, and set some baselines for the 5x5. Here is what I did today to start.
Day 1
Squats [email protected]
Bench Press - [email protected] 135, 150, 160, 170, 180
Bent barbell rows - [email protected] 115, 125, 130, 140, 150
20 min on the elliptical.
I know my numbers are pretty low, but I am hoping after the 9 weeks they will go up substantially. After the 9 weeks, I like the idea of taking a break (like the cruise in DC...yes I have read up on that, and its intriguing lol), for 2 weeks, then restart the 5x5 with hopefully increased numbers.
I am working on getting my nutrition in check. After years of sitting on my ass and eating crap, its time to get shit fixed! I have protein and some supplements (vit C, D3, B12, CalciumMagnesium, and I had some Chondritin, but out.
Anyhow, I have been reading up on some stuff, and getting confused about some things. I want to lose fat, and at least get some muscle, but there are so many different ways people on this site are "dieting" that its just a jumble to me. Any help would be appreciated. I know that as I go I am going to have questions about preworkout, postworkout shakes/eating. So I hope everyone bears with me.
Thanks and HI!

Day 1
Squats [email protected]
Bench Press - [email protected] 135, 150, 160, 170, 180
Bent barbell rows - [email protected] 115, 125, 130, 140, 150
20 min on the elliptical.
I know my numbers are pretty low, but I am hoping after the 9 weeks they will go up substantially. After the 9 weeks, I like the idea of taking a break (like the cruise in DC...yes I have read up on that, and its intriguing lol), for 2 weeks, then restart the 5x5 with hopefully increased numbers.
I am working on getting my nutrition in check. After years of sitting on my ass and eating crap, its time to get shit fixed! I have protein and some supplements (vit C, D3, B12, CalciumMagnesium, and I had some Chondritin, but out.
Anyhow, I have been reading up on some stuff, and getting confused about some things. I want to lose fat, and at least get some muscle, but there are so many different ways people on this site are "dieting" that its just a jumble to me. Any help would be appreciated. I know that as I go I am going to have questions about preworkout, postworkout shakes/eating. So I hope everyone bears with me.
Thanks and HI!
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