Some one convince me... NROLW

mommabenefield

As the title says, someone convince me that this is a book worth buying...and go!


No seriously... convince me I should take the time to purchase and read this book and apply its info.

Its 14.99$ in the nook store

beancurdie

Take it out of the library for free and see for yourself?

mommabenefield

Take it out of the library for free and see for yourself?

Good idea..... but still looking for more than that

cleotherio

You could probably find all the info you want in this group:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

ChrisLindsay9

As the title says, someone convince me that this is a book worth buying...and go!


No seriously... convince me I should take the time to purchase and read this book and apply its info.

Its 14.99$ in the nook store

I think it would be easier for us to understand why you are considering it, and then we can elaborate on those reasons with facts, anecdotes, and whatever. Do you have any reasons/goals/thoughts about it currently?

kmbweber2014

I'm on my last week of phase 1. I haven't lost any weight through it, I have lost inches though. If you are a scale fanatic and can't handle the scale going up then heavy lifting may not be a great plan (if you have never done it before). I love increasing my weights and seeing how strong I am. That said I would not get an electronic version of the book, I tried it on my Kindle and was really disappointed and ended up buying the real book, borrow the real deal from the library or buy the real thing.

micheleb15

Why do you want us to convince you? Do you want to learn weights? Do you want to learn form? Get stronger? Get leaner? If you need help with that stuff then buy the book. Doesn't have to be that book, there are others, but that is a very informative book.

ItsCasey

I'm not a salesman. It's not my job to convince you of anything. Either you want to lift heavy or you don't. Since you're on here begging to be talked into it, I'm going to go ahead and suggest that you're not currently in the right frame of mind for committing to a real program.

IronSmasher

Just get the kindle sample

gwenr

I'd like to suggest an alternative. Stronglifts 5x5....there's at least one group on here doing it and if you google it there's lots of info on it. Less exercises than NROLW. Good luck!

UsedToBeHusky

I have this book and used it. I lost 4 dress sizes in a year using it. I have since gotten lazy.

I actually didn't follow the routines religiously, but applied the nutrition advice. It's worth the read just for that.

mommabenefield

I'm not a salesman. It's not my job to convince you of anything. Either you want to lift heavy or you don't. Since you're on here begging to be talked into it, I'm going to go ahead and suggest that you're not currently in the right frame of mind for committing to a real program.

I love lifting heavy

Convince = give me 'your' pros and cons of the program - from people who 'have done it' - called experiences - dont jump down my throat if you dont feel like explaining anything, especially if you cant take the way people phrase things with a grain of salt

I havent found the right program 'for me' hence the research questions. This is my method, I overly examine and ask questions before committing, I dont see anything wrong with that

Why do you want us to convince you? Do you want to learn weights? Do you want to learn form? Get stronger? Get leaner? If you need help with that stuff then buy the book. Doesn't have to be that book, there are others, but that is a very informative book.

I know weights fairly well for a beginner. I don't do barbie weights, but i know i still have alot to learn. I need to learn form better, getting leaner is always on the list. I find I cant stay interested in an overly complicated program. So I am trying to find one that isnt and is still effective.

I'm on my last week of phase 1. I haven't lost any weight through it, I have lost inches though. If you are a scale fanatic and can't handle the scale going up then heavy lifting may not be a great plan (if you have never done it before). I love increasing my weights and seeing how strong I am. That said I would not get an electronic version of the book, I tried it on my Kindle and was really disappointed and ended up buying the real book, borrow the real deal from the library or buy the real thing.

Thank you!

I think it would be easier for us to understand why you are considering it, and then we can elaborate on those reasons with facts, anecdotes, and whatever. Do you have any reasons/goals/thoughts about it currently?

Youre right i should have posted actual questions/goals...

I like to lift weights, Im not a cardio bunny, I need to lose weight change my shape build muscle, feel better, I am still on the hunt for a 'program' that can allow me to set a goal and keep me interested. I started with beach body programs, and while they helped me I am not willing to spend any more money on more programs like that.
I see alot of people talking about it and was wondering what people like about it and if its worth buying the book reading it and giving it a go.

I did read the kindle sample, which is what prompted this post.

(ETA: changed some of my language i might be overly sensitive today)

mommabenefield

I have this book and used it. I lost 4 dress sizes in a year using it. I have since gotten lazy.

I actually didn't follow the routines religiously, but applied the nutrition advice. It's worth the read just for that.

Thank you Husky! - those are the kinda things i was looking to hear - real deal holy feel opinions on it lol

mommabenefield

I'd like to suggest an alternative. Stronglifts 5x5....there's at least one group on here doing it and if you google it there's lots of info on it. Less exercises than NROLW. Good luck!

Thanks I tried SL5x5 and found i got bored with it, had some workouts logged in the app and everything....
I'm wondering if NROLW would be still overly complicated because you say sl5x5 has less exercises.

gwenr

I'd like to suggest an alternative. Stronglifts 5x5....there's at least one group on here doing it and if you google it there's lots of info on it. Less exercises than NROLW. Good luck!



Thanks I tried SL5x5 and found i got bored with it, had some workouts logged in the app and everything....
I'm wondering if NROLW would be still overly complicated because you say sl5x5 has less exercises.


I don't find it exciting by any stretch of the imagination, but it's crazy effective, so I just push thru. I like it because it's simple and doesn't take a very long time to complete.

gwenr

oops...anyone want to tell me how to 'quote'??

gwenr

Forget it! Found it...jeez, I'm beyond SLOW today.....

ItsCasey

haha panties in a twist much?

Didnt see any begging, and you dont know what my frame of mind is. I love lifting heavy

Convince = give me 'your' pros and cons of the program - from people who 'have done it' - called experiences - dont jump down my throat if you dont feel like explaining anything, especially if you cant take the way people phrase things with a grain of salt

I havent found the right program 'for me' hence the research questions. This is my method, I overly examine and ask questions before committing, I dont see anything wrong with that

You asked people to convince you to buy the book. When someone suggested that you check it out from the library for free and take it for a spin, you said that wasn't good enough. That's not what I call research. That's what I call refusing to take initiative and begging other people to do your thinking for you. You got bored with Stronglifts, probably didn't even bother to complete it. But yeah, I don't know anything about your frame of mind. You're absolutely ready to tackle a challenging lifting program. My apologies.

mommabenefield

haha panties in a twist much?

Didnt see any begging, and you dont know what my frame of mind is. I love lifting heavy

Convince = give me 'your' pros and cons of the program - from people who 'have done it' - called experiences - dont jump down my throat if you dont feel like explaining anything, especially if you cant take the way people phrase things with a grain of salt

I havent found the right program 'for me' hence the research questions. This is my method, I overly examine and ask questions before committing, I dont see anything wrong with that

You asked people to convince you to buy the book. When someone suggested that you check it out from the library for free and take it for a spin, you said that wasn't good enough. That's not what I call research. That's what I call refusing to take initiative and begging other people to do your thinking for you. You got bored with Stronglifts, probably didn't even bother to complete it. But yeah, I don't know anything about your frame of mind. You're absolutely ready to tackle a challenging lifting program. My apologies.

Aaaand here we go.... smh.. didn't know this thread would become one of these.

You do know what a "review" is yes? They are put there to 'convince' people of the pros and cons of something.

I don't call that doing my thinking for me I call that asking for opinions that may or may not convince me to purchase a book.

And you don't know what my circumstances are for declining the library option, although a very good suggestion. I am sure somewhere between my looking up the book and posting this thread I thought to myself "is the library an option?" In my case its not.

But you are obviously superior. You came into the thread and offered some very constructive points about why you do or don't like the program, while assuming you could analyze my ability or commitment to begin a workout regimen, based on my request for some reviews, in this case, hopefully convincing me this book would be worth the purchase. And I am sure you have never gotten bored with something a day in your life right?

Right here is a flower for your efforts :flowerforyou:

jonnythan

haha panties in a twist much?

Didnt see any begging, and you dont know what my frame of mind is. I love lifting heavy

Convince = give me 'your' pros and cons of the program - from people who 'have done it' - called experiences - dont jump down my throat if you dont feel like explaining anything, especially if you cant take the way people phrase things with a grain of salt

I havent found the right program 'for me' hence the research questions. This is my method, I overly examine and ask questions before committing, I dont see anything wrong with that

You asked people to convince you to buy the book. When someone suggested that you check it out from the library for free and take it for a spin, you said that wasn't good enough. That's not what I call research. That's what I call refusing to take initiative and begging other people to do your thinking for you. You got bored with Stronglifts, probably didn't even bother to complete it. But yeah, I don't know anything about your frame of mind. You're absolutely ready to tackle a challenging lifting program. My apologies.

Aaaand here we go.... smh.. didn't know this thread would become one of these.

You do know what a "review" is yes? They are put there to 'convince' people of the pros and cons of something.

I don't call that doing my thinking for me I call that asking for opinions that may or may not convince me to purchase a book.

And you don't know what my circumstances are for declining the library option, although a very good suggestion. I am sure somewhere between my looking up the book and posting this thread I thought to myself "is the library an option?" In my case its not.

But you are obviously superior. You came into the thread and offered some very constructive points about why you do or don't like the program, while assuming you could analyze my ability or commitment to begin a workout regimen, based on my request for some reviews, in this case, hopefully convincing me this book would be worth the purchase. And I am sure you have never gotten bored with something a day in your life right?

Right here is a flower for your efforts :flowerforyou:

Hate to break it to you, but Casey is 100% right. Her attitude is the reason she's accomplished so much, and your attitude is the reason you haven't.

fivethreeone

haha panties in a twist much?

Didnt see any begging, and you dont know what my frame of mind is. I love lifting heavy

Convince = give me 'your' pros and cons of the program - from people who 'have done it' - called experiences - dont jump down my throat if you dont feel like explaining anything, especially if you cant take the way people phrase things with a grain of salt

I havent found the right program 'for me' hence the research questions. This is my method, I overly examine and ask questions before committing, I dont see anything wrong with that

You asked people to convince you to buy the book. When someone suggested that you check it out from the library for free and take it for a spin, you said that wasn't good enough. That's not what I call research. That's what I call refusing to take initiative and begging other people to do your thinking for you. You got bored with Stronglifts, probably didn't even bother to complete it. But yeah, I don't know anything about your frame of mind. You're absolutely ready to tackle a challenging lifting program. My apologies.

Solid truth.

OP, you won't accomplish anything unless you take initiative. Do the research for youself. Spend the money, get the book, or don't. If you're not new to weight lifting then you should be able to make that decision on your own.

If you need to work on form, NROLFW is not the book for you; it is sadly lacking in technique. I suggest Starting Strength, by Mark Rippetoe.

Otterluv

haha panties in a twist much?

Didnt see any begging, and you dont know what my frame of mind is. I love lifting heavy

Convince = give me 'your' pros and cons of the program - from people who 'have done it' - called experiences - dont jump down my throat if you dont feel like explaining anything, especially if you cant take the way people phrase things with a grain of salt

I havent found the right program 'for me' hence the research questions. This is my method, I overly examine and ask questions before committing, I dont see anything wrong with that

You asked people to convince you to buy the book. When someone suggested that you check it out from the library for free and take it for a spin, you said that wasn't good enough. That's not what I call research. That's what I call refusing to take initiative and begging other people to do your thinking for you. You got bored with Stronglifts, probably didn't even bother to complete it. But yeah, I don't know anything about your frame of mind. You're absolutely ready to tackle a challenging lifting program. My apologies.

Solid truth.

OP, you won't accomplish anything unless you take initiative. Do the research for youself. Spend the money, get the book, or don't. If you're not new to weight lifting then you should be able to make that decision on your own.

If you need to work on form, NROLFW is not the book for you; it is sadly lacking in technique. I suggest Starting Strength, by Mark Rippetoe.

I agree.

NROLFW is a good program, but it is complicated. The routines switch up often. You could try adding some accessory work onto SL after figuring out form for the main lifts. Or, hire someone to come up with a program specific to you.

UsedToBeHusky

Why do people always mince words around here?

Sure, you can read between the lines, and perhaps, draw some insight on what someone posts.

Or you could just stick to the topic as presented...

The OP didn't say "hey I don't really like lifting, make me want to do it".

The OP said "I was thinking of buying this book, what are your thoughts?"

jonnythan

Why do people always mince words around here?

Sure, you can read between the lines, and perhaps, draw some insight on what someone posts.

Or you could just stick to the topic as presented...

The OP didn't say "hey I don't really like lifting, make me want to do it".

The OP said "I was thinking of buying this book, what are your thoughts?"

She didn't say either of those things.

She said "convince me that this is a book worth buying"

UsedToBeHusky

Why do people always mince words around here?

Sure, you can read between the lines, and perhaps, draw some insight on what someone posts.

Or you could just stick to the topic as presented...

The OP didn't say "hey I don't really like lifting, make me want to do it".

The OP said "I was thinking of buying this book, what are your thoughts?"

She didn't say either of those things.

She said "convince me that this is a book worth buying"

Exactly... and from that it was inferred that she really has no interest in lifting. :huh:

RGv2

As the title says, someone convince me that this is a book worth buying...and go!


No seriously... convince me I should take the time to purchase and read this book and apply its info.

Its 14.99$ in the nook store

This^^^^

Should have said

This

I like to lift weights, Im not a cardio bunny, I need to lose weight change my shape build muscle, feel better, I am still on the hunt for a 'program' that can allow me to set a goal and keep me interested. I started with beach body programs, and while they helped me I am not willing to spend any more money on more programs like that.
I see alot of people talking about it and was wondering what people like about it and if its worth buying the book reading it and giving it a go.

I did read the kindle sample, which is what prompted this post.

IMHO, I think you would have gotten a lot more help a lot faster.

mommabenefield

As the title says, someone convince me that this is a book worth buying...and go!

No seriously... convince me I should take the time to purchase and read this book and apply its info.

Its 14.99$ in the nook store

This^^^^

Should have said

This

I like to lift weights, Im not a cardio bunny, I need to lose weight change my shape build muscle, feel better, I am still on the hunt for a 'program' that can allow me to set a goal and keep me interested. I started with beach body programs, and while they helped me I am not willing to spend any more money on more programs like that.
I see alot of people talking about it and was wondering what people like about it and if its worth buying the book reading it and giving it a go.

I did read the kindle sample, which is what prompted this post.

IMHO, I think you would have gotten a lot more help a lot faster.

you're probably right, had i thought using the words "convince me" would illicit this madness rather than just a list of opinions about the program/ book I might have taken the time to write that out.... but alas i trusted the adults to be mature, simple, and easy going.

Why do people always mince words around here?

Sure, you can read between the lines, and perhaps, draw some insight on what someone posts.

Or you could just stick to the topic as presented...

The OP didn't say "hey I don't really like lifting, make me want to do it".

The OP said "I was thinking of buying this book, what are your thoughts?"

She didn't say either of those things.

She said "convince me that this is a book worth buying"

Exactly... and from that it was inferred that she really has no interest in lifting. :huh:

Pretty sure youre one of the few who gets it :drinker:

I'm pretty sure most are not actually reading but skimming rather, and what they are reading, they're twisting the plain thoughts and psycho-analyzing them over the internet :noway:

I am suddenly not taking any initiative and have not accomplished anything ever *insert long exaggerated sigh*


And to reiterate:

"I like to lift weights, Im not a cardio bunny, I need to lose weight change my shape build muscle, feel better, I am still on the hunt for a 'program' that can allow me to set a goal and keep me interested. I started with beach body programs, and while they helped me (eta before they do not help me now) I am not willing to spend any more money on more programs like that.
I see alot of people talking about it and was wondering what people like about it and if its worth buying the book reading it and giving it a go.

I did read the kindle sample, which is what prompted this post. "

tenajh

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mommabenefield

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cwolfman13

So let me get this straight...you like lifting "heavy"...you've done Beachbody stuff (not lifting heavy)...and tried SL 5x5 and got bored (an actual heavy lifting program and save for Starting Strength, one of the best beginner "heavy" programs on the planet)...but you want to convince us that you like lifting heavy while we convince you to try a program that actually has some complexity to it (NROL4W) when you've already stated that you basically quit when it gets overly complex...yeah...you totally got this.

mommabenefield

If you need to work on form, NROLFW is not the book for you; it is sadly lacking in technique. I suggest Starting Strength, by Mark Rippetoe.

thank you that is helpful