Deadlifts and other thoughts
So why is it that deadlifts scare me so? I started out on the Max-OT workout and was pretty sore when it came to back day. I had pushed myself on squats and two days later getting from a seated to a standing position (or back again) still caused aching in my legs. So the first squats I did were just the 7′ Olympic bar. I needed to work on my form anyway so it was probably best. This past week I did them again but only with a pair of 25lb plates on the same bar. I injured my lower back a few years ago and felt it there as I was doing them. I think for now I’ll slowly add weight each week, it’s not for another 2 days but it’s already on my mind…
Today my mail arrived (first in 3.5 weeks) and my body fat calipers are here. Time to figure out how embarrassingly high my BF% is and figure out a reasonable goal for the next 6 months. The good thing is the other box I got today contains 12 cans of tuna,15lbs of brown rice and 4 boxes of protein bars. 
I’ve been using fitday.com to track my protein/calorie intake so I’m definitely expecting to see results in muscle growth. On top of that I’ve been doing 1 hour of cardio (warm up and another 45 min in the afternoon) to make sure I burn some calories.
Other than that, my copy of "Death to Smoochy" and my Patriots jersey came in so I have entertainment through Monday morning! LOL
