Where are you in the program? What else do you do?
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I'm still in stage 1, I haven't been able to get in as many workouts per week as I want with everything else I have going on and had to take a break from the weight room last week.
I'm a part time aerobics instructor (Les Mills BodyStep and BodyPump), which some times gets in the way of my NR progress (last week I had to sub BodyPump for a co-worker and participate in a group instructor class on Saturday adding 2 more days of Pumping to my week).
Anyway, I like variety so I also sometimes run, spin, and do anything else that comes my way!
I'm a part time aerobics instructor (Les Mills BodyStep and BodyPump), which some times gets in the way of my NR progress (last week I had to sub BodyPump for a co-worker and participate in a group instructor class on Saturday adding 2 more days of Pumping to my week).
Anyway, I like variety so I also sometimes run, spin, and do anything else that comes my way!
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I'm still in stage 1, I haven't been able to get in as many workouts per week as I want with everything else I have going on and had to take a break from the weight room last week.
I'm a part time aerobics instructor (Les Mills BodyStep and BodyPump), which some times gets in the way of my NR progress (last week I had to sub BodyPump for a co-worker and participate in a group instructor class on Saturday adding 2 more days of Pumping to my week).
Anyway, I like variety so I also sometimes run, spin, and do anything else that comes my way!
I just started stage 3 yesterday. So far since starting the program and just eating better in general(lower carb/.restricted sugar/higher protein) I have lost 3 pounds. That might not seem like much but I am 4'10" and weighed 95.5 when I started. So I am not overweight or even fat. I have belly/hip fat thanks to two pregnancies that I am trying to whittle down. I think it's working because I am fitting in jeans I haven't worn since pre-pregnancy almost 4 years ago. I don't love exercise, especially cardio but I enjoy lifting. I am enjoying the challenge of this program to lift heavy. Usually I feel like I don't know what I am doing or if I am doing the right exercises. I love this program because it's all laid out for me and I don't have to think about it. I have heard of body pump and I would probably love it but I don't belong to a gym so I do my workouts at home. I have most of what I need for this program.0 -
i'm in stage 2 work outs #2/#3 this week. I LOVE the program but got kind of screwed up last week. I'm determined to get back on it and continue seeing results.
I have been lax on my eating lately and need to focus on that because i'm gaining weight (and its not muscle at this rate!)
i'm excited to have all the NROLFW in one place since the message boards are hard to keep up with!0 -
Read the book, ready to apply the principles after my marathon this Sunday. In the meantime, I have been applying what I could to my existing program. Basically, I began lifting heavier, less reps. Can't wait to get started!
Curious . . . do you do your workouts at home or in the gym? I have most of the equipment to do at home, but feel I might push myself harder at the gym. Thoughts?0 -
I will do Stage #3, Workout A for the second time either today or tomorrow. I personally love the program and so far, I think Stage 2 has been my favorite. I have lost about 4 total inches in my hips and waist since starting. I get comments all the time from people (I'm from a small town, so no strangers!). A guy even told my husband, "Wow, your wife looks amazing and strong - what is she doing?" HA - thanks NROLW!0
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Currently reading the book, I aim to start the plan mid-December, just as I finish my C25k training program.
I am really excited to start, I have a group of friends that will be beginning with me.0 -
I'm in Stage 1 now and I'm loving the program. I'm doing my workouts 3 times a week at home, I've got a full home gym set up so I'm set for now, but I'm debating joining a gym in the next few months.
On my non-lifting days I'm doing Bodyrock HIIT workouts and/or running.0 -
I have two workouts left for Stage 3 and then onto Stage 4 next week!!! I'm happy to get back to the front squat/push press - want to see how much stronger I've gotten. I hope...
I read ahead in the book last night and have decided to do two rounds of Stage 7, when I get there. I really really want to be able to do an unassisted pullup by the time this program is over.
Since I workout at lunch, I don't have time to incorporate the intervals like suggested so I do cardio intervals at least one non-lifting day per week. It's backpacking season now and hopefully most of my weekends will involve at least a few hours of hiking and carrying a 23 lb. pack. Last Saturday we had to ditch our original hike plans due to logistic problems and ended up only hiking two miles. I didn't get the workout I'd planned on, so I sawed a bunch of firewood and did a couple of minutes of squats! I never would have done that before. Sometimes I wonder about myself, but I like this new me!0 -
I have two workouts left in stage one and then the two bonus workouts. I took last week off as I was just getting too tired with everything going on in my life right now. I will lift twice this week and then twice next week which will totally finish stage 1 and coincide with me moving to a new job, closer to my home and a new gym right beside it. More time for life. Looking forward to Stage 2!0
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I will do Stage #3, Workout A for the second time either today or tomorrow. I personally love the program and so far, I think Stage 2 has been my favorite. I have lost about 4 total inches in my hips and waist since starting. I get comments all the time from people (I'm from a small town, so no strangers!). A guy even told my husband, "Wow, your wife looks amazing and strong - what is she doing?" HA - thanks NROLW!
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im in stage one..finished B5 last night...i'm excited to continue on as i have been increasing my weight as often as i can....i'm up to squating and deadlifting 80lbs right now and i feel strong doing it......i have my sheet all set up for stage 2 so when i get there in december i'm ready....right now i'm doing new rules 3 days and 1/2 marathon training 3 days following a jeff galloway program...i have one full day of rest on wednesdays....i'm doing the disney princess on feb 26th so each week i'm building up my distance as i get closer to my race....
ps i do spin on one of my new rules day currently and i also do some sort of cardio on the other new rules days too to help with the calorie burn....0 -
I'm on Level 2 and really enjoy the program, but I'm struggling to do other things, too. I try to do 3 days of lifting and 1-2 days of additional cardio (zumba at home or the elliptical at the gym).0
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I'm supposed to be in Stage 4 but I let 1st trimester exhaustion keep me down for a while. My husband and I are doing a NROLFW and Insanity hybrid (link in sig).
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I'm in Stage 1. Just did workout 5s on both A and B. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Stage 1 and might stay here longer than I am supposed to....
I generally do 30 minutes on a cardio machine after lifting. And maybe do a longer cardio including HIIT on the weekend.0 -
I'm week 5 of Stage 1. I'll really miss the squats and deadlifts when I advance to Stage 2
My typical week looks like this:
M: 10 min on stairmaster, workout A or B of Stage 1-NROLFW, then 20 min HIIT on stair climber
T: 30 min of cardio
W: 10 min on stairmaster, workout A or B of Stage 1-NROLFW, then 20 min HIIT on stair climber
Th: Power Yoga or spinning class
F: 10 min on stairmaster, workout A or B of Stage 1-NROLFW, then 20 min HIIT on stair climber
I hope to take up squash soon but don't want it to interfere with my lifting.0 -
Hi! I'm getting near the end of stage 2 and really feel great. I've been lifting MWF with HIIT on some of those days. T and TH Zumba and Weekends off from the Gym at least.0
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Hi! I'm Denitza. I'm on Stage 2 , workout B1-doing it tomorrow. I do the NROLFW on M,W,F. On non lifting days I do HIIT on treadmill, AMT, Kettlebells, Bodyweight, sometimes combos. Depends how I feel. I'm in love with my Gymboss and Tabata right now! I belong to a gym and do all that there.0
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Hi. I'm Rhandi. I just restarted Stage 1 yesterday at workout 5. I didn't want to start from the beginning again. Felt pretty awesome when I was finished. I'm also running 2 - 3 days a week. I think I have just about convinced myself to sign up for the NJ half marathon. I also think that will attempt my first triathlon. I want to do the Iron Girl Columbia. Sign ups for the triathlon just opened this week but I hear that it fills up fast. With the NJ half being in the beginning od may and the Iron Girl being in the middle of August that gives me a lot of time to train for each. This is good I need all the training I can get. :laugh:0
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I'm in Stage 3 and I'll do Workout A for the third time tomorrow. I lift 3 days per week plus a cardio DVD at home usually twice per week. I joined a gym for the first time in my life to help me finish the program. I'll feel a great sense of accomplishment when (not if) I do finish the final stage!0
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i'm starting stage 1 today! i have to admit i am a little nervous about bulking up (even though the author says not to worry about it or think about it in those terms!). i'm definitely going to push myself to the limit though. can't wait!!0
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I only just ordered the book from ebay from America - should be recieving it soon
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I did stage 1 , week 2 workout B last night. I lift on Tu, Thu and Sat. On off days I do some type of cardio or class at the gym.
It's only week two so I am still figuring out what works best for me. It's exciting to have the new group here . If anyone is closer to the beginning and wants to friend me feel free to send a request. I like having someone to answer to.
I still have about 20 lbs. to lose, so I am hoping it will still happen with the program. It seems that there will be a lot water retention with muscle repair, so I will focus on the inches and try to stay away from the scale numbers for now. Hard to do, but I'll get out my rose colored glasses for the first month anyway. :glasses:0 -
i'm starting stage 1 today! i have to admit i am a little nervous about bulking up (even though the author says not to worry about it or think about it in those terms!). i'm definitely going to push myself to the limit though. can't wait!!
Congratulations for starting this journey! You will NOT bulk up!!! Lifting heavy will make you look awesome and burn fat. Women will never look like a man because we don't have the levels of testosterone needed to do so.0 -
I haven't offically started this program however I have been lifting weights for years. It's about time the truth comes out regarding weight lifting and women, we aren't built like men nor do we produce the nessesary hormones to look like them.
If I am pressed for time my go to workout has alway been weight!
I am planning to pick up the book today to see what kind of routines it has.......have fun everyone!0 -
Congratulations for starting this journey! You will NOT bulk up!!! Lifting heavy will make you look awesome and burn fat. Women will never look like a man because we don't have the levels of testosterone needed to do so.
haha all i can say is i know some women who played hockey in college who DEFINITELY have bulked up like men. that's why i'm scared. hopefully they're part of that "genetic freak" category, and i'm not. haha.0 -
Congratulations for starting this journey! You will NOT bulk up!!! Lifting heavy will make you look awesome and burn fat. Women will never look like a man because we don't have the levels of testosterone needed to do so.
haha all i can say is i know some women who played hockey in college who DEFINITELY have bulked up like men. that's why i'm scared. hopefully they're part of that "genetic freak" category, and i'm not. haha.
Women who bulk up like that spend hours in the gym or play sports. The goal of this book is not to add bulk. Muscular, yes, but you won't look like the Incredible Hulk!0 -
Hello everyone! I started on Monday with Stage 1 Workout A. I am not sure I am doing ANYTHING right! First off, the gym had the olympic bar, but not anything I could do a seated row with...so I immediately got frustrated and just did a blitz circuit training.
I did the olympic bar (just the bar) for my squats. No one to spot me. I was a little nervous..but did it. I need to pay attention more to the alternative exercises so I won't get so confused.
Going to go ahead with workout B tonight! I know the gym has lots of dumbbell weights.
I am excited to start this journey back with weights.
Admittedly was a little disappointed to up my calories net to 1500 this week and gained almost two pounds as of today. But I am not giving up! :-)
Feeling stronger ROCKS!0 -
Women who bulk up like that spend hours in the gym or play sports. The goal of this book is not to add bulk. Muscular, yes, but you won't look like the Incredible Hulk!
i sure hope you're right! i used to be in the gym all the time too. i was a college athlete. but at the time i didn't have proper nutrition so i was just big. i hope that with this program and proper nutrition i'll be muscular but still feminine. yay.0 -
Hello everyone! I started on Monday with Stage 1 Workout A. I am not sure I am doing ANYTHING right! First off, the gym had the olympic bar, but not anything I could do a seated row with...so I immediately got frustrated and just did a blitz circuit training.
I did the olympic bar (just the bar) for my squats. No one to spot me. I was a little nervous..but did it. I need to pay attention more to the alternative exercises so I won't get so confused.
Going to go ahead with workout B tonight! I know the gym has lots of dumbbell weights.
I am excited to start this journey back with weights.
Admittedly was a little disappointed to up my calories net to 1500 this week and gained almost two pounds as of today. But I am not giving up! :-)
Feeling stronger ROCKS!
Does your gym have a power rack or squat rack? The racks should have the spotter bars that are there to stop the barbell from falling and hurting you if you are by yourself at the gym. If your gym has a cable machine, you can use it for rows. If not, you can use resistant bands, or do bent over rows.0 -
Hello everyone! I started on Monday with Stage 1 Workout A. I am not sure I am doing ANYTHING right! First off, the gym had the olympic bar, but not anything I could do a seated row with...so I immediately got frustrated and just did a blitz circuit training.
I did the olympic bar (just the bar) for my squats. No one to spot me. I was a little nervous..but did it. I need to pay attention more to the alternative exercises so I won't get so confused.
Going to go ahead with workout B tonight! I know the gym has lots of dumbbell weights.
I am excited to start this journey back with weights.
Admittedly was a little disappointed to up my calories net to 1500 this week and gained almost two pounds as of today. But I am not giving up! :-)
Feeling stronger ROCKS!
Does your gym have a power rack or squat rack? The racks should have the spotter bars that are there to stop the barbell from falling and hurting you if you are by yourself at the gym. If your gym has a cable machine, you can use it for rows. If not, you can use resistant bands, or do bent over rows.
No power rack or squat rack. It does have the lat pull down nautilus (and like an idiot...kept looking at it thinking...I know something is around here I can do the seated rows with like that), but nothing. I did notice some resistance bands...so that will work! Appreciate your response! Just gotta get more creative! LOL0 -
Hi everyone. I only just got the book so I've only done one workout. I've never sweated as much in a weights session!
I do need to grab a trainer to confidently select the right barbell weight and use the racks. The one step is always being used for something bizarre like a bench prop too! Smells funny in that corner too :P0
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