Writefast
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Hola hermanos y hermanas.
I am Writefast. I’m 49 years old, a dude, 5’9” and about 160lbs. I would call myself skinny fat. Lol. I have lifted in the past. Been reasonably athletic without ever having actually competed in anything.
My goals are: to get stronger and stave off dying for like five more minutes.
As I said I’ve lifted in the past. Had the WORST kind of redneck death trap for a barbell setup about ten years ago in the garage. Got to 300lb bench, 350 squat, and maxed my available plates at 425 dead. Single rep Max’s those. This took about a year, idk, maybe two. Logging and then keeping those logs is not my strong suit. Lol. Best I can tell you is I started at about 75lbs on bench, maybe 120 squat, and we’ll say 150 on the dead. Not to say these were max, just where I felt comfortable starting. Anyway, two near death experiences, an injury or two, and life caused me to stop that. (Turns out plastic milk-crates and aluminum folding chairs are NOT maybe the best way to catch barbells. Who knew?) Been nearly 10 years, actually, been closer to 12, since I last regularly moved weight. Time for a gut check, some pride swallowing, and a reboot.
My gear is the cheapest Walmart weights and bar you can find. It’s tiny. Thin. Lol. Actually, I’m not sure I’ve ever touched a regular bar. No gloves, shoes, belts, etc. never used them, can’t afford them. Lol.
Secretly I have the same hope I’ve always had, to compete, and more importantly to win. Lol. I also just don’t want to waste away and fu.... er, freaking die a weak old man.
My diet and lifestyle are laughable. Always have been. Lol. I am drunk nightly. I smoke essentially a pack a day. I do like meat, and milk, and may have some access to some supplements soon. Having said that there is a joke about me, I turn garbage food into energy. I will NOT keep a strict diet... unless I decide to. Lol. Idk. We’ll see. When I was lifting before I had a far more physical job than I do now. Always been a grunt, after a fashion. Best stupid monkey ever. Now, I sit on my a#@. A lot. As a result of all of the above I have recently noticed an old man has taken my place in my daily life. He is tired. He is weak. He is having trouble getting into and out of cars. Heavy things are a joke, a distant memory, a dream. Walking brings panting, running brings ambulances. Well, fudge all of that.
So, that’s me. I think. Lol. Now, in the interest of science, here we go.
Oh, side note. I am currently on vacation. Will be for several more days. Started a few days ago. Wont be able to keep this up for long but I am trying to cement the habit now.
Okay, let’s have fun!!
I am Writefast. I’m 49 years old, a dude, 5’9” and about 160lbs. I would call myself skinny fat. Lol. I have lifted in the past. Been reasonably athletic without ever having actually competed in anything.
My goals are: to get stronger and stave off dying for like five more minutes.
As I said I’ve lifted in the past. Had the WORST kind of redneck death trap for a barbell setup about ten years ago in the garage. Got to 300lb bench, 350 squat, and maxed my available plates at 425 dead. Single rep Max’s those. This took about a year, idk, maybe two. Logging and then keeping those logs is not my strong suit. Lol. Best I can tell you is I started at about 75lbs on bench, maybe 120 squat, and we’ll say 150 on the dead. Not to say these were max, just where I felt comfortable starting. Anyway, two near death experiences, an injury or two, and life caused me to stop that. (Turns out plastic milk-crates and aluminum folding chairs are NOT maybe the best way to catch barbells. Who knew?) Been nearly 10 years, actually, been closer to 12, since I last regularly moved weight. Time for a gut check, some pride swallowing, and a reboot.
My gear is the cheapest Walmart weights and bar you can find. It’s tiny. Thin. Lol. Actually, I’m not sure I’ve ever touched a regular bar. No gloves, shoes, belts, etc. never used them, can’t afford them. Lol.
Secretly I have the same hope I’ve always had, to compete, and more importantly to win. Lol. I also just don’t want to waste away and fu.... er, freaking die a weak old man.
My diet and lifestyle are laughable. Always have been. Lol. I am drunk nightly. I smoke essentially a pack a day. I do like meat, and milk, and may have some access to some supplements soon. Having said that there is a joke about me, I turn garbage food into energy. I will NOT keep a strict diet... unless I decide to. Lol. Idk. We’ll see. When I was lifting before I had a far more physical job than I do now. Always been a grunt, after a fashion. Best stupid monkey ever. Now, I sit on my a#@. A lot. As a result of all of the above I have recently noticed an old man has taken my place in my daily life. He is tired. He is weak. He is having trouble getting into and out of cars. Heavy things are a joke, a distant memory, a dream. Walking brings panting, running brings ambulances. Well, fudge all of that.
So, that’s me. I think. Lol. Now, in the interest of science, here we go.
Oh, side note. I am currently on vacation. Will be for several more days. Started a few days ago. Wont be able to keep this up for long but I am trying to cement the habit now.
Okay, let’s have fun!!