Got bored and decided to write about what I've learned since I started lifting. Don't judge!
Spoiler!
It's been 8 months since I started working out. I've experimented with many different things and learned a lot. I started out following random routines on bb.com, then around November I began SS. That's where I gained a lot of strength and knowledge about lifting. I developed an interest in raw powerlifting, olympic lifting and grew a hatred for bodybuilding. However, I've been pretty unmotivated because of exams and mainly because my noob gains have slowed down. So I started to get derail again, trying to come up with new routines to improve my weak points. At the same time I'm getting more and more irritated with my body fat so I started eating less and cutting out a lot of carbs.
As a result, from all this confusion and disorganization I'm getting weaker and my fat loss is quite insignificant because I wasn't strict and keeping my macros in check.
Looking back I think the biggest thing I learned is to find a program and just do it. You don't need to be fancy and you don't need to be modifying it all the time. You will get results. Also, every form of lifting is respectable because the people who are successful at it all work their asses off.
So with that being said, I decided to take the cutting route and in the fall I will do a clean bodybuilding bulk but still keeping my barbell compounds. I know this is probably the same routine as every other person out there but I just wanted to share my "journey"
I'm planning on doing a cut now and in the September I'll just keep it at a maintenance or a clean bulk.
Right now I just know to eat lots of meats, veggies, nuts, and drink lots of water. Carbs will be kept to an absolute minimal. Maybe a sandwich post workout.
My routine will be squats, bench, military press, deadlifts, dumbbell rows, chin ups, dips.
Any advice would be appreciated since this is my first time doing a cut.
I gotta admit I don't like to categorize myself as "bulking" or "cutting". I think it's a bit douchey but I guess it is what it is.