Stage 1 Results - no huge changes, but loving it!
tartsul
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So I finished Stage 1 on June 7 and had my rest week. I've started Stage 2 this week and I thought I'd post some of my progress pictures (although they look pretty much the same to me) and strength results. I love the program and lifting is so much more interesting than cardio, but getting up at 5 AM is so hard! I'm thankful for everyone on MFP to encourage me to keep at it!
Stats: 28 years old
Height: 5'5"
Starting weight in Oct 2012 - 138
Lowest weight doing mainly cardio and some weight machines - 122
Weight after adjusting my calories/macros and midway through NROL - 128-129
Current weight - 127
I lost half an inch in my bust (unfortunately), half an inch in my waist, GAINED half an inch in my hips/butt (i think it's muscle?), no change in my thighs but I had a 3/4" increase in my arms?? maybe I measured wrong or I was just flexing more for the "after" measurement... haha I'm fairly sure I was just flexing more, since doing this program has made me want to flex more :happy:
Workout A
Squats - started with just the bar -->85
Seated Row -40 -->80
Pushups - 45 degree -->30 degree (a little bit of difficulty, but pushed through)
StepUps - 10 -->17.5 (each hand)
Prone Jacknife - went from hating them and not being able to do them at all to 15 with what i would say was good form
Workout B
Deadlift - started with just the bar -->105
Dumbell Shoulder Press - 5 --> 15 (each hand)
Wide Grip Lat Pull Down - 30 -->65
Lunges - 8 -->15 (each hand)
Swiss Ball Crunch - able to do all crunches with no weight --> added 15 lbs and still able to complete all reps
Now for a few photos. I don't really see much of a difference except maybe slightly more toned.
Taken in late April
Taken mid June
And these were taken somewhere along the way, I like these!
And one for fun of me standup paddle boarding at Lady Bird Lake this weekend! YAY for outdoor fun exercise!
Stats: 28 years old
Height: 5'5"
Starting weight in Oct 2012 - 138
Lowest weight doing mainly cardio and some weight machines - 122
Weight after adjusting my calories/macros and midway through NROL - 128-129
Current weight - 127
I lost half an inch in my bust (unfortunately), half an inch in my waist, GAINED half an inch in my hips/butt (i think it's muscle?), no change in my thighs but I had a 3/4" increase in my arms?? maybe I measured wrong or I was just flexing more for the "after" measurement... haha I'm fairly sure I was just flexing more, since doing this program has made me want to flex more :happy:
Workout A
Squats - started with just the bar -->85
Seated Row -40 -->80
Pushups - 45 degree -->30 degree (a little bit of difficulty, but pushed through)
StepUps - 10 -->17.5 (each hand)
Prone Jacknife - went from hating them and not being able to do them at all to 15 with what i would say was good form
Workout B
Deadlift - started with just the bar -->105
Dumbell Shoulder Press - 5 --> 15 (each hand)
Wide Grip Lat Pull Down - 30 -->65
Lunges - 8 -->15 (each hand)
Swiss Ball Crunch - able to do all crunches with no weight --> added 15 lbs and still able to complete all reps
Now for a few photos. I don't really see much of a difference except maybe slightly more toned.
Taken in late April
Taken mid June
And these were taken somewhere along the way, I like these!
And one for fun of me standup paddle boarding at Lady Bird Lake this weekend! YAY for outdoor fun exercise!
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ok, can't figure out how to make the photos show. oh well.0
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I don't see the pictures either but fantastic gains and losses here! You are already in great shape so I think it's just a matter of fine tuning, which I would say is going very successfully for you! I love flexing now too
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Can't see the pics either but great strength gains. I will be officially halfway through stage one today and once I finish that it's on to stage 6 (to firm up my arms/shoulders/back) for my upcoming wedding. I also don't feel like I've changed much, but am excited to see where my measurements/strength stacks up in three weeks.
One question for you - how did you do deadlifts with just the bar? Did you set the edges on risers or something? I'm still struggling with how to correctly do that.0 -
Great work! I just hit the half way point of stage 1 today, and am noticing some pretty great changes so far, as is the hubby! I am excited to get to the end of 1 and see my gains & differences as well, then get going with stage 2!
Keep it up!
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So I finished Stage 1 on June 7 and had my rest week. I've started Stage 2 this week and I thought I'd post some of my progress pictures (although they look pretty much the same to me) and strength results. I love the program and lifting is so much more interesting than cardio, but getting up at 5 AM is so hard! I'm thankful for everyone on MFP to encourage me to keep at it!
Stats: 28 years old
Height: 5'5"
Starting weight in Oct 2012 - 138
Lowest weight doing mainly cardio and some weight machines - 122
Weight after adjusting my calories/macros and midway through NROL - 128-129
Current weight - 127
I lost half an inch in my bust (unfortunately), half an inch in my waist, GAINED half an inch in my hips/butt (i think it's muscle?), no change in my thighs but I had a 3/4" increase in my arms?? maybe I measured wrong or I was just flexing more for the "after" measurement... haha I'm fairly sure I was just flexing more, since doing this program has made me want to flex more :happy:
Workout A
Squats - started with just the bar -->85
Seated Row -40 -->80
Pushups - 45 degree -->30 degree (a little bit of difficulty, but pushed through)
StepUps - 10 -->17.5 (each hand)
Prone Jacknife - went from hating them and not being able to do them at all to 15 with what i would say was good form
Workout B
Deadlift - started with just the bar -->105
Dumbell Shoulder Press - 5 --> 15 (each hand)
Wide Grip Lat Pull Down - 30 -->65
Lunges - 8 -->15 (each hand)
Swiss Ball Crunch - able to do all crunches with no weight --> added 15 lbs and still able to complete all reps
Now for a few photos. I don't really see much of a difference except maybe slightly more toned.
Taken in late April
Taken mid June
And these were taken somewhere along the way, I like these!
And one for fun of me standup paddle boarding at Lady Bird Lake this weekend! YAY for outdoor fun exercise!
I managed to look at them by copying the links. There is a difference. Your silhouette is smoother. Your skin all over is smoother. You have more definition is your arms, your butt is definitely firmer. There's a lot of changes there for you.
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Thank you! I am glad that someone notices some differences! And I think I got it to work! SUCCESS WITH THE PHOTOS!!!! :bigsmile:
Before - April
End of Stage 1 - June 7
Somewhere in the middle
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Woohoo it posted
Oh yeah, your thighs are slimmer too 0 -
Can't see the pics either but great strength gains. I will be officially halfway through stage one today and once I finish that it's on to stage 6 (to firm up my arms/shoulders/back) for my upcoming wedding. I also don't feel like I've changed much, but am excited to see where my measurements/strength stacks up in three weeks.
One question for you - how did you do deadlifts with just the bar? Did you set the edges on risers or something? I'm still struggling with how to correctly do that.
ha i'm honestly not sure. my husband goes with me the first time i do a new set of exercises to give me pointers and tips. he sometimes will stop me halfway through a lift and help me reposition my back or butt or something. i think the first time i did workout B he probably told me to not go down all the way to the floor. i have definitely heard of people putting the bar on risers or stacking some weight plates underneath the ends so that it's at the proper height.0 -
Great thanks! I should have my dude come with me too. Smart move 0
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Oh and PS I hope my back/arms look like that last pic of you someday!0
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You look fantastic! Way to go with the awesome progress...keep it up 0
