So my current weight is approximately 285 pounds, and the goal is to get to 210. I’m unsure at the moment of my body fat, but probably between 35-40%. A large part of my problem is my current schedule. I work nights as a lab tech with an alternating weekly schedule, and on days off i don’t get consistent, if any sleep, in part because because I have to be up to watch my girls and the fact that when I lie down to go to bed is the time I have to be alert at work. I’m also working on my Master’s to get out of said situation so time is very limited. Could you provide any direction on what template to run to continue training while focusing on cutting and getting the appropriate macros?
GB,
Thanks for the post and I can appreciate that this is a tough situation given your time restraints.
I think we’d recommend starting with the Beginner Template if that piques your interest. What do you think? Also, what are you planning to do for your diet?
-Jordan
Jordan,
Thanks so much for your response. Would the beginner template suffice if I’ve already ran the linear progression before? Before I was nights I had a strict training routine, starting with the Starting Strength Linear Progression, then moving to the Bridge. Right now I’d really like to focus on doing what I can to maintain what strength I have while getting my weight down. The end game goal is to get to a health body fat percentage so I can go back to work on strength gain. As far as diet I’m using the To Be a Beast article as a guideline with the cutting numbers, trying to cut two pounds a week.
Yea I think the Beginner Template, starting on Phase II is probably the right move given all that you’ve reported here. Sounds like you’ve got a plan re: diet we can work from. Let us know how you do!
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