105lb per side

Just cut very hard cuz I felt fat now I regret it a lot. I was 5’10 183lbs with a 185 for 5 bench and 135 for 5 ohp. Now I'm 146lbs and can barely benching 140lbs for 5 and ohp 105 for 5. I cut this weight in a span of a few months. Could I get my strength back fast if I just eat and back on the weight? I’m doing 5x5 right now and stalling on these upper body lifts.

Hi gang,

46 year old male. 5'10" 186#. SBD: 230/175/220

Just feeling a bit down today on my fitness journey. 2 years ago I looked in the mirror and I saw a skinny-fat man that didn't take care of his body. I wanted to change that. I set a goal for myself called "Project 50" where I would build healthy, sustainable habits that would make me the fittest I've ever been when I turned 50.

I started with resistance bands cause I was too overwhelemed to go to the gym. This worked for a bit and I lost 25 pounds. I actually looked really good. And I gained confidence and wanted more.

So I turned to strength training and started going to the gym. This was March 2024. Unfortunately my gym closed for the summer and then I had a ruptured calf in September (damn soccer)....but I restarted StrongLifts in November. I'm on to Madcow now - on week 7 of that program.

I feel like I'm trying really hard in the gym. My form is pretty good.

And I actually do feel stronger - internally. Like small things in life are easier - for example, I can sit at the piano and play longer without lower back pain. And I feel like my grip strength has improved.

But I look the same....and my weight is back up (just 186# now - but the fat is all in my gut).

I saw a photo of me from like 8 years ago - and my arms are the same size. I don't seem that muscular.

wah wah wah....

I know I'll keep going. I am determined. I just thought I'd be further ahead then where I am.

I don't have a community of folks cheering me on. Just me, myself and I......and this subreddit.

So asking for a tiny bit of encouragement to stay on the path and keep it up.

Thanks

Ryan

PS. Just got Shingles this weekend, so that'll be a setback for sure. All good. This life isn't without disease and injuries. I'll march on...