Starting Nov 1
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I realized those jeans might have appeared in 2011--mfp wasn't showing my loss in the ticker b/c it remembers when I was 123 in spring '11. I'd forgotten how many times I've been on this merry-go-round.
Today I had a scale victory--when I started losing this summer I was at my highest weight--about 147.5. I'm down 15 today. Yay!0 -
Jen...congratulations!!! :flowerforyou:
Blueberry, yep...I think for Friday during Workout A, I will squat with no weight, till I get the form right (for the Single Arm Overhead Squat)... I am so sore from Monday's workout! Maybe it is the numerous squats that one has to do, or the fact that I had taken a week's rest...whew!!!
Thanks for the YWTL thought, I will do a full rep afore starting on the second rep. I watched some videos and cannot wait to try it today! But so sore....I guess heels are out today for work :grumble:0 -
YAY Jen -a scale victory! I haven't had a real one of those in almost a year!
BPJ - I was sore for a long time after my first A (and I rested the week before too!) As with everything it does get better
Including intervals (minter balls??) Terrie!
Stage 3 is officially DONE! :bigsmile: I was able to bump my YTWL weight up to 8lbs but it wasn't pretty! I'm pretty sure my form sucked LOL
Stage 4 starts Monday! Not looking forward to all those lunges again :grumble:0 -
Holy DOMS. Not looking forward to B tomorrow... gonna have to push through the pain.
@Blue way to go!
@BPJ- I also opted out of heels today for work, and took the elevator down as stairs are tough hahaha. I think it is due to the amount of squats, but I also things since my weight is so low (compared to my highest in stage 1) my form is better. I feel like the only thing that I'm not good at with form in the single arms is keeping that weight behind my head. Having a mirror really helps.
@Jen - YAY! I haven't had a scale victory in quite a long time 0 -
I think you'll find B a walk in the park compared to A :laugh: THe YTWLs are the hardest part - I recommend lower weights to start and work your way up.0
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Way to go Blueberry, finishing stage 3! And thanks for the love.
Did I tell you guys that the issue with my knees is one the book alludes to? My quads are strong, my hamstrings and adductors less so--so my quads are pulling my kneecaps out of alignment. I think they're getting better. Pain's pretty rare, not even on the stairs or anything.0 -
Jen, are you going to continue on your own program then? Or pick up where you left off on the New Rules?0
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Ramalem, you might think about finding stuff you can do to strengthen those adductors--I have a whole roster of exercises but squeezing a pillow or ball between my knees/thighs is helping.
Blue, I was wondering the same thing--I don't know that I can pick up where I left off, or perhaps should start at the beginning of Stage 2 again, or maybe start the whole program again….no clue. Any advice?0 -
Jen...maybe start from Stage 2?
Like I had posted on another thread, I di Stage 3 Workout B yester - all was well save for the YTWL - need to revise it...
The workouts quickly get complicated as one goes into a new stage. Sometimes before one can master the form, the stage is over! I was contemplating modifying/tweaking the workouts (incorporate simple/compound lifts, chin ups/pull ups, push ups...)...but for now, I will stick with it....0 -
Sometimes before one can master the form, the stage is over!
I find that too! It wasn't until the last workout of B that I managed that barbell lift! It was so much like the one in A I was sure I was doing it wrong!
Stages 4 & 5 pretty much repeat 2 & 3 with lower reps. This is where you start to really bring it :laugh:
BPJ - what are you going to do with the YTWLs?
Jen, I think I'd say starting stage 2 again as well. I think we'd all agree stage one was just getting the form down.0 -
Sometimes before one can master the form, the stage is over!
I find that too! It wasn't until the last workout of B that I managed that barbell lift! It was so much like the one in A I was sure I was doing it wrong!
Stages 4 & 5 pretty much repeat 2 & 3 with lower reps. This is where you start to really bring it :laugh:
BPJ - what are you going to do with the YTWLs?
Jen, I think I'd say starting stage 2 again as well. I think we'd all agree stage one was just getting the form down.
I agree. I am also thinking of repeating stage 2 because I don't feel like I saw enough progress there.
However, I did start stage 3 last night. A day later than anticipated because I am having some knee problems too (induced from skiing this past weekend, I think). I took it easy on the weight on the squats and did not do the jumps in the BWM, so all in all it was not too bad. But does anyone else find it very difficult to wait the entire 105 seconds between sets?? I just want to get this thing done and it feels like most of my time is spent standing around! Do you do anything to keep yourself engaged during the rest period?0 -
But does anyone else find it very difficult to wait the entire 105 seconds between sets?? I just want to get this thing done and it feels like most of my time is spent standing around! Do you do anything to keep yourself engaged during the rest period?
Because I don't have much time in the mornings (I workout before work) I probably wait only a min or so between sets. 75 seconds max depending on the exercise I'm moving from. When it's switching from side to side it's maybe 30 seconds between exercises.
I have the TV on in the background when I work out. Currently I'm watching re-runs of Rookie Blue. I find it engaging 0 -
I definitely don't wait the full amount of time either, usually a minute or less.
I am headed out to do Stage 3 B1 in a few minutes. Hopefully my sore hammies will be ok!0 -
Uh those YTWL's were killer!0
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How did your hammies hold up?
Totally different than A isn't it?0 -
Blueberry
How would I do the YTWL if I were to tweak it?
I think I would, instead of doing it bilaterally, I would do it unilaterally (I think I may even try that sometime) ...it may take longer but I will concentrate more on the muscles being worked out, work on form (neck muscles relaxed, shoulder and scapula muscles etc)...I think I would do it on a flat bench, rather than angled.....me thinks...just thoughts, though.... 0 -
What kind of weights were you using? 5s are definitely enough for me! I did 8s on my last and I'm pretty sure my form sucked big time!0
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Blueberry, the first rep I did with no weight, then used 5 lbs. on the second and third sets. I do not think I would progress any higher than that lol!
My high from Hip Hop Abs class followed by Zumba class yester was, as always, exhilarating!!! :drinker:0 -
ywtl--is that the body matrix thing?0
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I also used 5 lbs for the YTWL and that was plenty hard enough!. I used to do something similar with the Firm videos, but you just kneeled over a high step and I liked that better. Of course, I do not have an incline bench, so I have been using my stability ball and it is awkward on the down motion because you can'y go straight down. I think I will try the step next time. Thanks for the idea bepeejaye!
And Jen, no not a BWM thing, it's one of the sets in stage 3B and it's NOT fun!0 -
On the incline bench you form Y then T then W and L. It's tough for sure. Hardest part of B.
The body weight matrix is timed - 24 squats, 24 lunges, 24 lunge jumps and 24 squat jumps - right at the end of A when you're pretty much dead from all the other weighted squats :noway: You do it as fast as you can, wait the same amount of time and then do it again! I've never been able to get that second one in
Challenging for sure!0 -
Ohhh. I had to return my book to the library. Seeing what the body matrix is, I don't think I want to take it back out. :noway:0
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Morning ladies! Finished A2 Saturday, going in for B2 today. Those YTLW's are seriously awful. My arms are still sore. I started with 5lb weights as well. not sure I will EVER get more than that. Wish I had known about theses before my wedding, talk about a great workout for a strapless dress yesh!
Blue - I have also not been able to complete two, but my time is getting better which makes me happy. My hams after the first B were ok, not as bad as my back
Hope everyone has a great week!!!0 -
Ohhh. I had to return my book to the library. Seeing what the body matrix is, I don't think I want to take it back out. :noway:
Jen, I photocopied the workout pages and then the exercises - I can scan them and email them to you if you'd like?0 -
Stage 4 started this morning! Dang lunges - forgot all about them while doing the squats in Stage 3! I upped all my weights from Stage 2 - including the front squat but was only able to do 3 -6s instead of 3 -8s. Man that one is tough! 3 -8s of everything else tho. Wasn't able to do 120 sec plank - heck I just mastered 90 sec on the last workout of stage 3! I was able to do the push-ups no problem tho
I'm almost thinking I might do six or eight of each workout in Stages 4 & 5. Probably should have done it stages 2 & 3. Like was mentioned before, you just start to master the move and then you're on to the next stage. I'm not sure how much strength you're really building in such a short time? Although I do notice I can now open jars by myself :laugh: And I have biceps! LOL I've never had biceps before :laugh:
Happy lifting ladies - have a great week! :drinker:0 -
Thanks, Blueberry! I may just order it used on Amazon, like I did with the "for Life" volume.
Frankly, I'm in no rush. :laugh:0 -
Thanks, Blueberry! I may just order it used on Amazon, like I did with the "for Life" volume.
Frankly, I'm in no rush. :laugh:
Ah but you're missing out on all the fun :bigsmile:0 -
Soooo... does anyone know how to get rid of your ticker? I don't update my weight anymore (since it has increased).0
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Terrie - I've been trying FOREVER and even submitted a IT request for it... they said as of right now you can't remove it, which seems reallllly stupid to me.0
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