Richter Scale
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This is my Bluesky Log (or Blog, for short) of me and my attempt at a diet
Day 350- the return! The horrible, horrible return! Seeing my weight almost back to start after my first time bulk is... not as sad as I expected, since some was muscle.
Neck 41.7
Chest 122.6
Waist 114.4
Quads L60.4 R61.7
Calves L38.4 R37.9
Upper arms L35.3 R35.6
Forearms L29.9 R30.1
Weight 224.9
Neck 41.7
Chest 122.6
Waist 114.4
Quads L60.4 R61.7
Calves L38.4 R37.9
Upper arms L35.3 R35.6
Forearms L29.9 R30.1
Weight 224.9
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Day 350- the return! The horrible, horrible return! Seeing my weight almost back to start after my first time bulk is... not as sad as I expected, since some was muscle.
Neck 41.7
Chest 122.6
Waist 114.4
Quads L60.4 R61.7
Calves L38.4 R37.9
Upper arms L35.3 R35.6
Forearms L29.9 R30.1
Weight 224.9
Neck 41.7
Chest 122.6
Waist 114.4
Quads L60.4 R61.7
Calves L38.4 R37.9
Upper arms L35.3 R35.6
Forearms L29.9 R30.1
Weight 224.9
Day 245-
Neck 41.6
Chest 117.7
Waist 111
Quads L58.2 R58.6
Calves L38.3 R38.6
Upper arms L34.7 R34.9
Forearms L29.7 R29.9
Weight 212.2
Bf% 33.4
Neck 41.6
Chest 117.7
Waist 111
Quads L58.2 R58.6
Calves L38.3 R38.6
Upper arms L34.7 R34.9
Forearms L29.7 R29.9
Weight 212.2
Bf% 33.4
July 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Day 245-
Neck 41.6
Chest 117.7
Waist 111
Quads L58.2 R58.6
Calves L38.3 R38.6
Upper arms L34.7 R34.9
Forearms L29.7 R29.9
Weight 212.2
Bf% 33.4
Neck 41.6
Chest 117.7
Waist 111
Quads L58.2 R58.6
Calves L38.3 R38.6
Upper arms L34.7 R34.9
Forearms L29.7 R29.9
Weight 212.2
Bf% 33.4
Like, I feel heavy and I have gained weight, but in the mirror I feel like I am also more muscular looking than usual. Not to mention pretty decent boosts on my PR tests. I am choosing to not feel bad about this weight gain lately, I am just accidently bulking... I guess?
July 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Like, I feel heavy and I have gained weight, but in the mirror I feel like I am also more muscular looking than usual. Not to mention pretty decent boosts on my PR tests. I am choosing to not feel bad about this weight gain lately, I am just accidently bulking... I guess?
Day 232-
Deadlift PR test! Goal was to get to 305 (and thus get my first lift to break 300) and... I succeeded! 2nd attempt, specifically.
I tried at 325 (the max amount of 2 inch plates I own) but couldn't even get it to budget off of the ground.
Normal workout routine shall resume tomorrow
Deadlift PR test! Goal was to get to 305 (and thus get my first lift to break 300) and... I succeeded! 2nd attempt, specifically.
I tried at 325 (the max amount of 2 inch plates I own) but couldn't even get it to budget off of the ground.
Normal workout routine shall resume tomorrow
July 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Day 232-
Deadlift PR test! Goal was to get to 305 (and thus get my first lift to break 300) and... I succeeded! 2nd attempt, specifically.
I tried at 325 (the max amount of 2 inch plates I own) but couldn't even get it to budget off of the ground.
Normal workout routine shall resume tomorrow
Deadlift PR test! Goal was to get to 305 (and thus get my first lift to break 300) and... I succeeded! 2nd attempt, specifically.
I tried at 325 (the max amount of 2 inch plates I own) but couldn't even get it to budget off of the ground.
Normal workout routine shall resume tomorrow
Incidentally, my full range on the 80% and full attempt. 3rd shot is from filming myself at the 225 weight to make sure I can compare.
Now if you'll excuse me... my back and butt are starting to feel sore. I'm gonna do a dead hang, down some acetaminophen and play some gacha games.
Now if you'll excuse me... my back and butt are starting to feel sore. I'm gonna do a dead hang, down some acetaminophen and play some gacha games.
July 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Incidentally, my full range on the 80% and full attempt. 3rd shot is from filming myself at the 225 weight to make sure I can compare.
Now if you'll excuse me... my back and butt are starting to feel sore. I'm gonna do a dead hang, down some acetaminophen and play some gacha games.
Now if you'll excuse me... my back and butt are starting to feel sore. I'm gonna do a dead hang, down some acetaminophen and play some gacha games.
3rd and final attempt... I'm gonna count it! I got just a smidgen further down and got the full range in!
It is official, my 1 rep max for squat is now 275.
This brings my combined big three up to 755, testing deadlift this Saturday. If i can add those last pair of 25s I have, I'll have over 800!
It is official, my 1 rep max for squat is now 275.
This brings my combined big three up to 755, testing deadlift this Saturday. If i can add those last pair of 25s I have, I'll have over 800!
July 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
3rd and final attempt... I'm gonna count it! I got just a smidgen further down and got the full range in!
It is official, my 1 rep max for squat is now 275.
This brings my combined big three up to 755, testing deadlift this Saturday. If i can add those last pair of 25s I have, I'll have over 800!
It is official, my 1 rep max for squat is now 275.
This brings my combined big three up to 755, testing deadlift this Saturday. If i can add those last pair of 25s I have, I'll have over 800!
Second attempt!
Felt like a half rep. Reviewing the video, I'd say more like a 75-80% rep. Not terrible, but I WANT to finish it!
Felt like a half rep. Reviewing the video, I'd say more like a 75-80% rep. Not terrible, but I WANT to finish it!
July 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Second attempt!
Felt like a half rep. Reviewing the video, I'd say more like a 75-80% rep. Not terrible, but I WANT to finish it!
Felt like a half rep. Reviewing the video, I'd say more like a 75-80% rep. Not terrible, but I WANT to finish it!
Day 229-
Squat PR test!
That means I did 135 for 1×12, 225 for 1×5, and...
275 for 1×1.
1st attempt had a REALLY clean fail. I set my safety bars at such a perfect height.
Squat PR test!
That means I did 135 for 1×12, 225 for 1×5, and...
275 for 1×1.
1st attempt had a REALLY clean fail. I set my safety bars at such a perfect height.
July 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Day 229-
Squat PR test!
That means I did 135 for 1×12, 225 for 1×5, and...
275 for 1×1.
1st attempt had a REALLY clean fail. I set my safety bars at such a perfect height.
Squat PR test!
That means I did 135 for 1×12, 225 for 1×5, and...
275 for 1×1.
1st attempt had a REALLY clean fail. I set my safety bars at such a perfect height.
Took 3 tries and I apparently went through reverse puberty mid-rep, but I WIN!
I broke the 200 lbs barrier for flat bench pressing! Take that, bizarre weak state from a few weeks ago!
I broke the 200 lbs barrier for flat bench pressing! Take that, bizarre weak state from a few weeks ago!
July 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Took 3 tries and I apparently went through reverse puberty mid-rep, but I WIN!
I broke the 200 lbs barrier for flat bench pressing! Take that, bizarre weak state from a few weeks ago!
I broke the 200 lbs barrier for flat bench pressing! Take that, bizarre weak state from a few weeks ago!
Bench press PR test... SUCCESS!!! 185, cleared! Now adding a 10 to each side to break the 200 barrier at 205
If no follow up post, you know I failed it.
If no follow up post, you know I failed it.
July 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Bench press PR test... SUCCESS!!! 185, cleared! Now adding a 10 to each side to break the 200 barrier at 205
If no follow up post, you know I failed it.
If no follow up post, you know I failed it.
Day 217-
Neck 41.4
Chest 119.1
Waist 108.7
Quads L60.1 R60.4
Calves L38.3 R37.6
Upper arms L34.2 R34.6
Forearms L29.2 R29.8
Weight 211.2
Bf% 33.4
I kind of over compensated my carb reloading this week. I also felt my elbows starting to ache again, so I took the rest of the week off.
Neck 41.4
Chest 119.1
Waist 108.7
Quads L60.1 R60.4
Calves L38.3 R37.6
Upper arms L34.2 R34.6
Forearms L29.2 R29.8
Weight 211.2
Bf% 33.4
I kind of over compensated my carb reloading this week. I also felt my elbows starting to ache again, so I took the rest of the week off.
June 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Day 217-
Neck 41.4
Chest 119.1
Waist 108.7
Quads L60.1 R60.4
Calves L38.3 R37.6
Upper arms L34.2 R34.6
Forearms L29.2 R29.8
Weight 211.2
Bf% 33.4
I kind of over compensated my carb reloading this week. I also felt my elbows starting to ache again, so I took the rest of the week off.
Neck 41.4
Chest 119.1
Waist 108.7
Quads L60.1 R60.4
Calves L38.3 R37.6
Upper arms L34.2 R34.6
Forearms L29.2 R29.8
Weight 211.2
Bf% 33.4
I kind of over compensated my carb reloading this week. I also felt my elbows starting to ache again, so I took the rest of the week off.
Day 209-
Neck 41.2
Chest 117.1
Waist 106.5
Quads L59.6 R60.7
Calves L38.8 R39.2
Upper arms L35.3 R35.2
Forearms L29.3 R29.2
Weight 208.6
Bf% 32.9
Neck 41.2
Chest 117.1
Waist 106.5
Quads L59.6 R60.7
Calves L38.8 R39.2
Upper arms L35.3 R35.2
Forearms L29.3 R29.2
Weight 208.6
Bf% 32.9
June 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Day 209-
Neck 41.2
Chest 117.1
Waist 106.5
Quads L59.6 R60.7
Calves L38.8 R39.2
Upper arms L35.3 R35.2
Forearms L29.3 R29.2
Weight 208.6
Bf% 32.9
Neck 41.2
Chest 117.1
Waist 106.5
Quads L59.6 R60.7
Calves L38.8 R39.2
Upper arms L35.3 R35.2
Forearms L29.3 R29.2
Weight 208.6
Bf% 32.9
Last side note... I ordered this today. Due on Tuesday. Plan to add it as a counter to the calf raises.
June 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Last side note... I ordered this today. Due on Tuesday. Plan to add it as a counter to the calf raises.
Day 204-
Um... not 203. 204. I forgot to do my measurements yesterday, so this is JUST before my workout today... might re-measure once I get my pump on, for fun.
Neck 40.3
Chest 117.9
Waist 107.3
Quads L59.6 R59.8
Calves L38.4 R39.3
Upper arms L34.2 R34.9
Forearms L29.4 R29.8
Weight 210.2
Bf% 33
Um... not 203. 204. I forgot to do my measurements yesterday, so this is JUST before my workout today... might re-measure once I get my pump on, for fun.
Neck 40.3
Chest 117.9
Waist 107.3
Quads L59.6 R59.8
Calves L38.4 R39.3
Upper arms L34.2 R34.9
Forearms L29.4 R29.8
Weight 210.2
Bf% 33
June 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Day 204-
Um... not 203. 204. I forgot to do my measurements yesterday, so this is JUST before my workout today... might re-measure once I get my pump on, for fun.
Neck 40.3
Chest 117.9
Waist 107.3
Quads L59.6 R59.8
Calves L38.4 R39.3
Upper arms L34.2 R34.9
Forearms L29.4 R29.8
Weight 210.2
Bf% 33
Um... not 203. 204. I forgot to do my measurements yesterday, so this is JUST before my workout today... might re-measure once I get my pump on, for fun.
Neck 40.3
Chest 117.9
Waist 107.3
Quads L59.6 R59.8
Calves L38.4 R39.3
Upper arms L34.2 R34.9
Forearms L29.4 R29.8
Weight 210.2
Bf% 33
Side note:
I decided to film myself during the lat pulls/shoulder raises to keep an eye on my form. At one point... I mean, you gotta flex a little when you see yourself mid-workout. It's, like, a law or something I'm pretty sure.
I decided to film myself during the lat pulls/shoulder raises to keep an eye on my form. At one point... I mean, you gotta flex a little when you see yourself mid-workout. It's, like, a law or something I'm pretty sure.
June 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Side note:
I decided to film myself during the lat pulls/shoulder raises to keep an eye on my form. At one point... I mean, you gotta flex a little when you see yourself mid-workout. It's, like, a law or something I'm pretty sure.
I decided to film myself during the lat pulls/shoulder raises to keep an eye on my form. At one point... I mean, you gotta flex a little when you see yourself mid-workout. It's, like, a law or something I'm pretty sure.
So... it's been over 90 days since I broke 210. I've had a few events that caused setbacks, but not enough for me to feel like I should still be bouncing around the 207-208 range. Clearly, I need to change something soon.
June 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
So... it's been over 90 days since I broke 210. I've had a few events that caused setbacks, but not enough for me to feel like I should still be bouncing around the 207-208 range. Clearly, I need to change something soon.
Day 196-
Neck 40.8
Chest 118
Waist 108.4
Quads L58.1 R61.3
Calves L38.1 R38
Upper arms L35.6 R35.8
Forearms L30.1 R29.6
Weight 207.8
Bf% 32.7
Neck 40.8
Chest 118
Waist 108.4
Quads L58.1 R61.3
Calves L38.1 R38
Upper arms L35.6 R35.8
Forearms L30.1 R29.6
Weight 207.8
Bf% 32.7
June 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Day 196-
Neck 40.8
Chest 118
Waist 108.4
Quads L58.1 R61.3
Calves L38.1 R38
Upper arms L35.6 R35.8
Forearms L30.1 R29.6
Weight 207.8
Bf% 32.7
Neck 40.8
Chest 118
Waist 108.4
Quads L58.1 R61.3
Calves L38.1 R38
Upper arms L35.6 R35.8
Forearms L30.1 R29.6
Weight 207.8
Bf% 32.7
Day 189-
Neck 41.8
Chest 118.5
Waist 107.1
Quads L59.8 R60.2
Calves L37.6 R37.5
Upper arms L34.8 R35.1
Forearms L29.5 R29.8
Weight 207.3
Bf% 32.7
No change to weight. Interesting. I think it's time I recalculate my macros and lower calorie counts.
Neck 41.8
Chest 118.5
Waist 107.1
Quads L59.8 R60.2
Calves L37.6 R37.5
Upper arms L34.8 R35.1
Forearms L29.5 R29.8
Weight 207.3
Bf% 32.7
No change to weight. Interesting. I think it's time I recalculate my macros and lower calorie counts.
May 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Day 189-
Neck 41.8
Chest 118.5
Waist 107.1
Quads L59.8 R60.2
Calves L37.6 R37.5
Upper arms L34.8 R35.1
Forearms L29.5 R29.8
Weight 207.3
Bf% 32.7
No change to weight. Interesting. I think it's time I recalculate my macros and lower calorie counts.
Neck 41.8
Chest 118.5
Waist 107.1
Quads L59.8 R60.2
Calves L37.6 R37.5
Upper arms L34.8 R35.1
Forearms L29.5 R29.8
Weight 207.3
Bf% 32.7
No change to weight. Interesting. I think it's time I recalculate my macros and lower calorie counts.
And the pics. I'm seeing some decent separation between the delts in the rear photo.
On a side note, I have SUCH a crick in my neck! Either from going straight back to 45 lbs extensions, squatting with no pad, or carrying my 1yo niece around, some combination of them made me ache
On a side note, I have SUCH a crick in my neck! Either from going straight back to 45 lbs extensions, squatting with no pad, or carrying my 1yo niece around, some combination of them made me ache
May 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
And the pics. I'm seeing some decent separation between the delts in the rear photo.
On a side note, I have SUCH a crick in my neck! Either from going straight back to 45 lbs extensions, squatting with no pad, or carrying my 1yo niece around, some combination of them made me ache
On a side note, I have SUCH a crick in my neck! Either from going straight back to 45 lbs extensions, squatting with no pad, or carrying my 1yo niece around, some combination of them made me ache
Forgot my pictures
May 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Forgot my pictures
I felt like I had a good pump after this, so I did some flexing in the bathroom mirror. I think it's starting to look pretty good! Lats starting to get a noticeable taper from the waist, especially when flexed and moobs are fading
May 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I felt like I had a good pump after this, so I did some flexing in the bathroom mirror. I think it's starting to look pretty good! Lats starting to get a noticeable taper from the waist, especially when flexed and moobs are fading
Day 168-
Neck 40.9
Chest 116.9
Waist 107
Quads L61.4 R60.9
Calves L37 R37.4
Upper arms L36.6 R36.3
Forearms L29.8 R29.7
Weight 207.8
Bf% 32.8
Unintended rest week, but as far as I know, we are done cleaning.
And hey, all the constant moving around may have made up for the "no weights" thing.
Neck 40.9
Chest 116.9
Waist 107
Quads L61.4 R60.9
Calves L37 R37.4
Upper arms L36.6 R36.3
Forearms L29.8 R29.7
Weight 207.8
Bf% 32.8
Unintended rest week, but as far as I know, we are done cleaning.
And hey, all the constant moving around may have made up for the "no weights" thing.
May 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Day 168-
Neck 40.9
Chest 116.9
Waist 107
Quads L61.4 R60.9
Calves L37 R37.4
Upper arms L36.6 R36.3
Forearms L29.8 R29.7
Weight 207.8
Bf% 32.8
Unintended rest week, but as far as I know, we are done cleaning.
And hey, all the constant moving around may have made up for the "no weights" thing.
Neck 40.9
Chest 116.9
Waist 107
Quads L61.4 R60.9
Calves L37 R37.4
Upper arms L36.6 R36.3
Forearms L29.8 R29.7
Weight 207.8
Bf% 32.8
Unintended rest week, but as far as I know, we are done cleaning.
And hey, all the constant moving around may have made up for the "no weights" thing.
Day 161-
Neck 40.8
Chest 116.2
Waist 106.9
Quads L60.3 R60.4
Calves L36.7 R37
Upper arms L35.3 R35.8
Forearms L29.7 R29.2
Weight 208.3
Bf% 32.9
Neck 40.8
Chest 116.2
Waist 106.9
Quads L60.3 R60.4
Calves L36.7 R37
Upper arms L35.3 R35.8
Forearms L29.7 R29.2
Weight 208.3
Bf% 32.9
May 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Day 161-
Neck 40.8
Chest 116.2
Waist 106.9
Quads L60.3 R60.4
Calves L36.7 R37
Upper arms L35.3 R35.8
Forearms L29.7 R29.2
Weight 208.3
Bf% 32.9
Neck 40.8
Chest 116.2
Waist 106.9
Quads L60.3 R60.4
Calves L36.7 R37
Upper arms L35.3 R35.8
Forearms L29.7 R29.2
Weight 208.3
Bf% 32.9