Can you be more specific? Like planning your workouts or writing them down ?
1 ) e.g. : main goal... bigger, stronger, own job, brazilian girlfriend
2 ) snapshot of all lifts - weights + reps.
3 ) get 1 rep max of each lift(squat, row, bench/dip, chin/pullup, press) and decide which program to use - e.g. 5x5, 4x6, 6x4, 3x8
weight: pyramid up or sets across?
4 ) use excel to plan your cycle - e.g. 8 weeks
5 ) follow the prog and see if you can make it
6 ) evaluate -
...e.g. squats at week 1 - 225lbs
...after week 8 - 260lbs(5 lbs increment each weak)
..."did I get stronger with ease?" or "I barely survived and my technique suffered!"
...check weight + midsection
7 ) rest/deload/readjust
8 ) repeat
Read at all cost...
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Bill_Starr_5x5