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Hit 385 for the first time today. (Yes, I also did 375 and 380.)

I'm mostly trying to lean out now and am on a rather strict diet. I seem to be able to consistently increase strength, but I also seem to put on the pounds rather easily too. I'm at 285 right now and would like to get down to around 250 and keep the strength.

I've gotten multiple comments at the gym from people that I am really strong "for a natural guy". I guess a lot of people are juicing. A friend of mine did a body-building competition (who I think is in excellent shape and sticks to a very strict workout and diet) but placed dead last. He said everyone there except for him was juicing. This was a freakin' local Bloomington-Normal body-building competition!

I'll probably have to lay off the 3-hour weight lifting sessions when the baby is born. I've got no problem going back to a cardio-driven workout. It was fun while it lasted.