Thanks Eric. You always have insightful comments especially in these journals.

So basically you're saying keep it real simple to begin with and add on later as needed if gains are slowing or stopped. Alright well I'll cut it down to just dips for now and perhaps just one ab exercise.

I'm heading to the gym tonight despite my head cold (at least my body isn't aching all over anymore ) Here's my plan:

Deads 3x5
Squats 3x5
Standing Military Press 3x5

Pull ups 3x10
We used to do preacher curls after this but maybe I'll skip that for this time. What do you think?