NROLFW Completed! with pics

psych101 · May 2014

This week I completed New Rules of Lifting for Women. I'm super proud of myself and decided to share some pics - please be kind, I've never really shared any before!! :flowerforyou:

A little background on me...I used to weigh 287lbs, lost around 120lbs in my early 20s, got married, got fat, lost weight again, started lifting, had a baby, and now I'm on my way back down to my pre-pregnancy weight - though this time I've been focusing mainly on lifting and hitting my macros, rather than purely cardio.

Below are the results of 6 months from start to finish of NROLFW. I love to pick up heavy stuff and I have learnt so much by being around these forums and taking advice from other MFP people who are inspiring as hell.

Before pic:
Weight: 202.8 lbs
Waist: 39 inches
Hips: 43 inches

After pic:
Weight: 174 lbs down 28.8 lbs
Waist: 27 inches down 12 inches
Hips: 37 inches down 6 inches

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fooninie · May 2014

Wow!! Excellent progress. Definition is definitely coming in nicely. I think you've done fabulously and look great.

pleasurelittletreasure · May 2014

Arm muscles?! Yes, please!! Looks great. I am inspired and just a lil' bit jealous. Leaving to find my dumbbells now. Bye!

mandybear014 · May 2014

(Woof whistle) Nice arms!

Overall, excellent work! :drinker:

NikiaSue · May 2014

Wow, thats great

Mischievous_Rascal · May 2014

Holy crap! NICE job sweety!!!

_KitKat_ · May 2014

Amazing work. The belly inches loss are incredible. Keep up the great work. Also as one on your FL, you are an inspiration to many :drinker:

dsalveson · May 2014

Wow, fantastic job!!! You look great. Thanks for sharing

runningagainstmyself · May 2014

You look so incredible!

Can you tell me how long your NROLFW training program was for? I'm looking to lift but would like to know how long a program like this is a commitment for -- I like to shake things up frequently

jpore · May 2014

These are fantastic results!! You look amazing!

I am three weeks into stage 1 and I am already seeing some great results and I am already so much stronger. It is so encouraging to see your results! Any advice for a newbie?

mfp2014mfp · May 2014

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your pictures :flowerforyou:

Anna_Joys_Journey · May 2014

You look AMAZING! I've been planning on starting NROL4W next week, and now I'm really looking forward to it. Did you follow the calorie recommendations, or id you do your own thing?

psych101 · May 2014

Thanks everyone - I was really nervous about putting pics up!! :flowerforyou:

Can you tell me how long your NROLFW training program was for? I'm looking to lift but would like to know how long a program like this is a commitment for -- I like to shake things up frequently

NROLFW has 7 stages and takes approximately 7 months I believe. Stage 6 is for those who are wanting to complete a full pullup and is optional - that wasn't really of interest to me, so I skipped that part and went to Stage 7. I lifted 3 days a week and took a full week off between each stage. I really enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone....though some of the stages got really long lol

I am three weeks into stage 1 and I am already seeing some great results and I am already so much stronger. It is so encouraging to see your results! Any advice for a newbie?

Good on you for starting! I remember Stage 1 felt like it went on forever lol

There is a NROLFW group here so I'd recommend joining that if you haven't already. Listen to your body and take rest days when you need to. Continue to push yourself and up your weights as you can but really watch your form - form is key!! good luck!

psych101 · May 2014

You look AMAZING! I've been planning on starting NROL4W next week, and now I'm really looking forward to it. Did you follow the calorie recommendations, or id you do your own thing?

I followed the book for calories to begin with, but I switched to TDEE - 20% and really watching my macros about halfway through. That way I could eat the same amount each day and didn't really have to worry too much. I like the nutrition info in the book as it encourages folks to eat lol

Anna_Joys_Journey · May 2014

You look AMAZING! I've been planning on starting NROL4W next week, and now I'm really looking forward to it. Did you follow the calorie recommendations, or id you do your own thing?

I followed the book for calories to begin with, but I switched to TDEE - 20% and really watching my macros about halfway through. That way I could eat the same amount each day and didn't really have to worry too much. I like the nutrition info in the book as it encourages folks to eat lol

thanks for responding! I think that'll be my plan as well. I've been slowly upping my calories in preparation.

Again, you look fantastic! Good job!