Final Results - NROLFW My Way - with pics
phizzylizzy
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Well, it’s been six months since I started this weight lifting journey, and I’m calling it – I’m done with the NROLFW program! Oh, it’s in my back pocket – I would certainly consider doing another round in the future.
My last check in was two months ago, and in that time I did two workouts of Stage 6 and decided for my goals, I would skip it. I did four of the six workouts for Stage 7, and holy moly they were tough. I think I sweat, cursed, and struggled more on the last stage than all of them combined. I wouldn’t have been able to get through ANY sessions without building up in the first 5 stages. But after that fourth workout, a series case of wedding mania took over my brain and I went a little crazy. After a week or so eating like crazy and skipping the gym entirely for yoga videos on Hulu, I realized I could either continue like this in fear of those last tough workouts, or get back in the gym and do what felt good to me. So that’s what I’ve been doing – a mix of lifting, strength moves like push-ups and planks, a bit of running/HIIT, and yoga. I’m getting married in 14 days and I feel so happy about my progress and all that I’ve learned. I’m no expert, but here are some of my most valuable lessons:
1.) You’re stronger than you think you are, and you won’t know how much until you test your limits.
2.) This is a slow-going road. It’s taken me six months to lose almost seven pounds. But, it’s seven pounds that I am confident won’t creep back without a fight. It’s not about the scale, or even the dress size. It’s about admiration of your muscles in the mirror, the comments from co-workers about your hard work showing, the way your posture improves, and the way your clothes make you look like a million bucks. And also, how you feel just fine taking them off for your significant other.
3.) Consistency wins in the end.
4.) There is a way to improve your health and fitness while still drinking wine and eating cheeseburgers. If I had cut them out, I’d have lost more, and faster. But this method felt tolerable for me and I believe I’ve practiced something sustainable.
What’s next? Hit the gym a few more times before the wedding, focus on eating well, getting rest, being sweet to my fiancé in our final days of engagement. After a week in wedding town and a week honeymoon, I’ll be back in time for Thanksgiving and ready to focus on my winter workout schedule. I did buy Drop Two Sizes and I’ve actually been following the meal plan pretty closely – for those who are interested, it calls for about 1400-1500 calories a day and has well-balanced macros and tasty foods. I think the workouts look awesome, not as “heavy” per se, but very challenging. I’ve also considered Strong Lifts. So – who knows?
Stats (since beginning):
Weight: 159 → 152.4 – total loss of 6.6 pounds
Triceps: 13 → 11.5 – 1.5 inches lost!
Chest: 38.75 → 35.75 - 3 inches lost!
Ribcage: 33.75 → 31 -2.75 inches lost! Time for new bras ☺
Waist: 32.25 → 29 – 3.25 inches lost!
Abdomen (navel): 36.5 → 33 - 3.5 inches lost!
Hips: 40 → 38 – 2 inches lost!
Thigh: 24.25 → 23 – 1.25 inches lost!
That’s a total of 17.75 inches. Pretty cool. Go lifting!
Picture time!
Front before
Front now
Side before
Side now
Back Before
Back now
As always, thanks for all your support and kind words. I will definitely stick around this group because it is filled with a bunch of badass women. Have a great weekend!
My last check in was two months ago, and in that time I did two workouts of Stage 6 and decided for my goals, I would skip it. I did four of the six workouts for Stage 7, and holy moly they were tough. I think I sweat, cursed, and struggled more on the last stage than all of them combined. I wouldn’t have been able to get through ANY sessions without building up in the first 5 stages. But after that fourth workout, a series case of wedding mania took over my brain and I went a little crazy. After a week or so eating like crazy and skipping the gym entirely for yoga videos on Hulu, I realized I could either continue like this in fear of those last tough workouts, or get back in the gym and do what felt good to me. So that’s what I’ve been doing – a mix of lifting, strength moves like push-ups and planks, a bit of running/HIIT, and yoga. I’m getting married in 14 days and I feel so happy about my progress and all that I’ve learned. I’m no expert, but here are some of my most valuable lessons:
1.) You’re stronger than you think you are, and you won’t know how much until you test your limits.
2.) This is a slow-going road. It’s taken me six months to lose almost seven pounds. But, it’s seven pounds that I am confident won’t creep back without a fight. It’s not about the scale, or even the dress size. It’s about admiration of your muscles in the mirror, the comments from co-workers about your hard work showing, the way your posture improves, and the way your clothes make you look like a million bucks. And also, how you feel just fine taking them off for your significant other.
3.) Consistency wins in the end.
4.) There is a way to improve your health and fitness while still drinking wine and eating cheeseburgers. If I had cut them out, I’d have lost more, and faster. But this method felt tolerable for me and I believe I’ve practiced something sustainable.
What’s next? Hit the gym a few more times before the wedding, focus on eating well, getting rest, being sweet to my fiancé in our final days of engagement. After a week in wedding town and a week honeymoon, I’ll be back in time for Thanksgiving and ready to focus on my winter workout schedule. I did buy Drop Two Sizes and I’ve actually been following the meal plan pretty closely – for those who are interested, it calls for about 1400-1500 calories a day and has well-balanced macros and tasty foods. I think the workouts look awesome, not as “heavy” per se, but very challenging. I’ve also considered Strong Lifts. So – who knows?
Stats (since beginning):
Weight: 159 → 152.4 – total loss of 6.6 pounds
Triceps: 13 → 11.5 – 1.5 inches lost!
Chest: 38.75 → 35.75 - 3 inches lost!
Ribcage: 33.75 → 31 -2.75 inches lost! Time for new bras ☺
Waist: 32.25 → 29 – 3.25 inches lost!
Abdomen (navel): 36.5 → 33 - 3.5 inches lost!
Hips: 40 → 38 – 2 inches lost!
Thigh: 24.25 → 23 – 1.25 inches lost!
That’s a total of 17.75 inches. Pretty cool. Go lifting!
Picture time!
Front before
Front now
Side before
Side now
Back Before
Back now
As always, thanks for all your support and kind words. I will definitely stick around this group because it is filled with a bunch of badass women. Have a great weekend!
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You look incredible! Way to go!0
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Wow, awesome! You look great, congrats on these results!0
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That is awesome!!! You look great!!!
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This is so weird of me to say, but I noticed that in your "befores" one arm is bigger than the other. In the "afters" they're evened out. It's cool! And, the change is amazing. You look hot! Great job! :drinker:0
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I have just started nrolfw and I can't tell u how inspiring your pictures are....amazing job, You look great.0
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You look amazing! You definitely replaced fat with muscle. I am starting stage 3 today and you are an inspiration!0
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Your stomach looks amazing! I really hope mine flattens out like that !0
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First off, congrats on the engagement & upcoming wedding!! So exciting! & wow. Just wow. You look amazing! I'm barely on stage 2 right now so I still have a ways to go.0
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Congrats on your success and engagement! You rock!~0
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yep your stomach looks so flat!!!! I hope mine flattens out like that too!!!!0
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Bumping 4 when I'm feeling discouraged0
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Amazing! You look so great 0
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Wow, I am just starting the programme so results like these are great motivation. You look great!0
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Wow, amazing results! Good for you
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This is awesome!0
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Fantastic!!0
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You look incredible!! Good luck with the wedding!!0
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Wow! Your results are amazing! Thank you so much for posting this. It is exactly the inspiration I need to keep going!0
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Sometimes you actually come and look at your own results pictures for motivation! HA! Going to the gym tonight for some heavy lifting! Progress takes time, but it's sooooo worth it.0
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Thanks for sharing, congrats!0
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That is the beauty of lifting! What looks like at least 20 pounds lost is "only" 7! You look great!0
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I haven't commented on a post in a while. But your legs and butt look amazing!!! Good work!
I did the Starting strength workout after NROLFW and I am in love. So awesome! Stronglifts is similar (rumor has he copied mark? I don't care or know) but I would recommend it.
Congrats on the wedding! 0 -
This is so awesome!
I finished NROLFW too<33 yay
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Great job!0
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I just want to say the scale lies!! You look amazing.!0
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