It's Been A While

Stretches to warm up
Reverse Hypers
Back Raises
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DEADS:
135lb x3
145lb x3
155lb x3
[185lb x3] 3x
195lb x1
205lb x1
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GOOD MORNINGS (FROM RAILS)
Bar x10
65lb x8
75lb x6
85lb x3
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(Class started at this point)

DB SHRUGS:
50lbs x30
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LUNGES / FACE PULLS
20lb x10 / Orange Band x10
25lb x8 / Orange Band x10
30lb x6 / Orange Band x10
35lb x3 / Grey Band x10
I couldn't find the grey band to do all of the face pulls with, then Justin found it and I did the last set with that one. 
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[Reverse Hyper x10 / 45° Back raises with cross body 5lb lift x10 ea. arm / Sit ups (GHR) x10] 3x
Reverse hypers were machine weight, 20lbs, 20lbs
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[5lb Plate circles in plank position x10 ea arm / 5lb mtn climber plate slides x10 ea leg] 3x
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I took it slow and easy on this one. And even with that, I still broke the 200 mark. This is the first time in over a year that I've done that so I'm proud of myself. There was a time, I admit, that I didn't think I'd ever see it again. It gives me a reason to think I'll see 230lbs again and then some. Part of me wanted to try for 215lb, but I knew my form was breaking down and my hips were stressed so my brain won out over ego. Another point to be somewhat proud of. 
I have also, apparently graduated from the orange band to the grey band. This might be me getting stronger or it could possibly be the band wearing out, but hey, I'll take it!
My game plan, which seems to be working for me is to concentrate on accessories centering around my lower body / hips / core, and only hitting the major lifts every other week or so. I'm working out a better schedule as we speak. I know this goes against what I wanted to do before with a strict 5x5 plan, but my body just won't accept that plan, right now. Maybe that will change as I get stronger - I hope it will. I can either take it as a negative or I can put a positive spin on it and say that I'm happy to still be able to lift anything and get stronger. I'm starting to see cuts in my shoulders again, and I feel like my quads are getting a bit fuller. I'm still working on my weak hammies and hips, etc., but they'll come along. That's something I know for certain.
Anyhoo......keep moving, keep pushing. That's my philosophy.