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Hi everyone
I'm Ariana. I'm happy to find some others who enjoy weight lifting/the NROL4W program.
I started stage 1 last year but injured myself I believe due to some postural issues stemming from sitting at a computer all day (I'm a graphic designer).
Anyways, I'm almost done with stage 1, no injuries (yay) and making some really good progress for the first time in quite awhile.
My goal is to lose the extra fat so I can see all the hard work I've been doing and be able to do a pull-up!!
Thanks for starting the group!0 -
Hi everyone
I'm Ariana. I'm happy to find some others who enjoy weight lifting/the NROL4W program.
I started stage 1 last year but injured myself I believe due to some postural issues stemming from sitting at a computer all day (I'm a graphic designer).
Anyways, I'm almost done with stage 1, no injuries (yay) and making some really good progress for the first time in quite awhile.
My goal is to lose the extra fat so I can see all the hard work I've been doing and be able to do a pull-up!!
Thanks for starting the group!
Welcome to the group and back to New Rules! Yay for not re-injuring yourself! Good luck on your journey. But since you've already had an injury make sure you listen to your body. If something hurts, don't do it!0 -
Hi everyone! I recognize a lot of you from the previous threads on the message board. Nice to see this group has been formed!
I'm Kathy, 41, and I'm married with two daughters 8 and 5 years old. I started NROLFW back in July and pretty much completed stage 1, although not in the timeline in the book. I have to go at my own pace, while balancing work, kids, house, etc. I was also trying to maintain a running routine, too. Around the time I finished stage 1, I was in phys. therapy for my IT band, and the therapist didn't recommend lunges. So I kind of coasted through stage 2, doing the moves that I could without making things worse. I just recently started stage 3, and I really enjoyed getting back on track. Again, I will have to go at my own pace. I love having a program to tell me what moves to do, so I don't get stuck in a rut of using the same machines over and over (as I did for years on the nautilus machines). I also love having my tried and true favorites from previous stages. So if the gym is really busy, I can do those and walk out feeling great.
I've also been swimming and trying to maintain running. My friend has some races planned for next year, so I've got to figure out how to increase my distance. One awesome benefit of NROLFW, it makes my legs actually feel stronger when I run. I LOVE that!!
Have a great weekend, everyone! Hoping to hit the gym tomorrow!0 -
Hi everyone! I recognize a lot of you from the previous threads on the message board. Nice to see this group has been formed!
I'm Kathy, 41, and I'm married with two daughters 8 and 5 years old. I started NROLFW back in July and pretty much completed stage 1, although not in the timeline in the book. I have to go at my own pace, while balancing work, kids, house, etc. I was also trying to maintain a running routine, too. Around the time I finished stage 1, I was in phys. therapy for my IT band, and the therapist didn't recommend lunges. So I kind of coasted through stage 2, doing the moves that I could without making things worse. I just recently started stage 3, and I really enjoyed getting back on track. Again, I will have to go at my own pace. I love having a program to tell me what moves to do, so I don't get stuck in a rut of using the same machines over and over (as I did for years on the nautilus machines). I also love having my tried and true favorites from previous stages. So if the gym is really busy, I can do those and walk out feeling great.
I've also been swimming and trying to maintain running. My friend has some races planned for next year, so I've got to figure out how to increase my distance. One awesome benefit of NROLFW, it makes my legs actually feel stronger when I run. I LOVE that!!
Have a great weekend, everyone! Hoping to hit the gym tomorrow!
Glad t have you join us!! Sorry to hear that you had an IT band injury, they can certainly be painful.
Looks like we've had quite a few additions over the past week or so, that's awsome!!!0 -
Hi,
My name is Alex, I am a student that is completely done with being overweight and is now interested in building muscle. I have ordered this book and I can't wait to get it. I am investing in my health and I know it depends on me how much it pays off. I am doing this because I want the hot body I never had and the confidence and health that comes with it.
For the past several months I have been pushing myself and continuously trying to find workouts and anything else that will help me reach my goal. Only around the beginning of December was I turned onto weight training. I have researched for days and almost weeks to see if maybe this will work for me. After asking advice on a message board on MFP, someone suggested this book to me and now I am trying it. I've made it my misson to start in January at a gym and get this all to work for me. After reading much about what people have to say I think it will.
I am so pumped and I can't wait to get this book and get started! I even have a friend to do this with me. I plan on getting the book, making notes, planning and then putting everything in action.0 -
Hey Yall!
I'm Sadie and I am starting this program TODAY! I got the book in the mail a few days ago. When I ordered it, I had planned on waiting till January to start but after reading it (...couldn't really put it down!) I immediately changed my mind. I'm a part-time grad student and a part-time fitness instructor who teaches a variety of classes each week including Zumba, Aqua Zumba, Hip Hop Hustle, Total Body Sculpt, Low Impact Aerobics, and more whenver needed. One concern I have about this program is overtraining since I teach between 8-12 other fitness classes each week....BUT I think this will be a welcomed challenge as an instructor to focus more on cueing and "teaching without doing" in regards to my classes and their own workouts.
Other than that...I'm a 27 year old southern gal who really loves her pizza and beer and ice cream so I know the diet portion of this program of reducing my 'junky carbs' for more healthy carbs and proteins is going to be a challenge (...but honestly, those things have really been my challenge all along!). I have used the cardio and weight machines in gyms for years but have never ventured over into the REAL free weights section because of the intimidation factor, but that will change today! 0 -
Hi, I'm Vinnie, I've been lifting independently for about 6 months (as a result of joining Fitocracy, and learning a whoooole lot about fitness.)
Having heard the massive love there is for this book, I decided to borrow it from a friend. After having read two chapters, it was written humorously, the science checked out, I'd keep lifting and just eating more - I bought it for my kindle. This was last night, and it was an interesting read.
Problems for me are #1 - I need to re-plan the diet a bit, considering lack of available diet/light/low-fat/categories of food in my country. Thankfully, I can just sit and do this all through the holiday break.
I'm an engineering student, fond of lifting, and atm I lift five times a week. Will start NROLFW after the break, due to exams, lack of place to work out during the holidays and getting to plan it out properly before starting. I'm 5'4", weigh ~130 lbs, want to drop ~10 lbs and get stronger. Weight loss isn't that big of a deal as long as I get stronger, fitter and slimmer. (Scales are a bit arbitrary, but interesting to observe. Daily, I fluctuate with about 3 lbs throughout the day)
Never did take proper before/after pics before lifting in general (as this was rather random and for fun), and now I'll get a chance to see the proper improvements of this discipline. Can't wait to start, hope this wasn't too long.0 -
Hi ladies!
I'm a 39 (turning 40 in about 6 months ~ Yikes) year old mom to a 7 and a 5 year old. I just got certified as a personal trainer and am looking to start training clients in January. I think NROL will compliment my current training program nicely. I love, love, love lifting!
I'm pretty happy with my current weight but would like to get cut! (LOL ~ just being honest here)
<<<< so, I guess that will be my before picture
Let's do this!0 -
I'm Lex, married 4 years (almost), we have a puppy named Gem (hence the SN).
I'm 24 and this is my third real attempt at fitness in my life (lasting more than a couple of weeks). In high school I swam twice a week but never got very good, in 2008 I tried running but wasn't going about it right and got discouraged.
I'm 5'3" and weigh 125 lbs, I'd like to lose another 10 lbs, but that's not my priority. I'm sick & tired of being weak! My priority is fitness.
I joined the gym in September and since then have been trying out various fitness classes and increasing my basic fitness level, but I have never been very strong or fast or endurant or agile or flexible or good at aiming/catching things. I have ALWAYS been picked last for every team in every sport in every class.
I have been getting stronger, braver and more confident. I eventually decided to buy the book and summoned the courage to start stage 1 and go into the weights room. I have committed to a French running program similar to C25K 3 times per week, so I have decided to do 2 lifting sessions per week for now, and do one "fun" class at the gym (dance or aquagym or something else) once a week and rest one.
To give you an idea of my starting level, on workout stage 1 A1, I did 31 lbs and I don't think I could have done much more, I did the step ups with 2x6.5 lb dumbells, the cable row I did 33 lb, I was able to complete the prone jackknife without too much trouble since I have been going to pilates class for 3 months now and I've done it before, and I did the pushups with my hands on the bench and felt like I was going to die after 15.0 -
Hello everyone!
I joined this group about a little while ago but haven't introduced myself because I haven't been ready. BUt I've made some decisions so here I am!
My biggest motivation is the ability to keep up with my partner. He has always been active it's nothing for him to pick up and go. The idea of heavy lifting intrigued him so we're embarking on this path together In addition to NROL4W, I'm starting Karate and doing yoga. Once I feel in a bit better shape, I'll probably pick up some running.
At my heaviest I was 199 lbs. I told myself that I wouldn't cross that barrier and joined Weight Watchers online for a while. I lost 25 lbs in four months and mostly kept it off over the following two years. I'd love to say tat I've hit a plateau but the truth is that I haven't been able to stick to anything since.
I think this regime will be different. The diet is pretty much what I'm already doing, just more of it and adding protein shakes. And I've always loved strength training more than cardio, so I don't see this being too much of a stretch for me.
I picked up the book a couple of weeks ago and a looking forward to starting my first workout on Sunday! I've reduced my deficit 10 0.5 lbs a week and am set up a 40/30/30 split. It'll be interesting watching all the numbers, not just the calories.
I've got some almost-200 lbs before pictures from when I started P90X, but none from today. Hell, even my profile pic is fro March. I'l take some this weekend before I begin.
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Hi! I'm Carrie. I'm starting NROL4W on Monday. My set back though is that I don't have access to a gym right now. I have a home gym but will have to make a few modifications and won't be able to follow the program EXACTLY. :grumble: Or at least until I get some more equipment. But I am all set up to do Stage 1 thanks to my hubby.
I'm 28, married, and a mom to 2 boys ages 3 and 7. I have lost 25 pounds since January this year. I did mostly cardio and some strength training with lighter weights (5lb and 8lb). I did the Butt Bible (lol) 6 week program and it was great. Reading through the forums has inspired me to lift heavy and get STRONGER! I have been lifting heavier for a few weeks now and I'm ready to start a more structured program.0 -
Hi everyone!
I am a college student...well community college @ the moment but I will be transitioning in the fall of next year to a four time institution (Gwynedd Mercy WHoot!!) and my goals are by that time I want to be stronger, leaner, and be more confident in my ability to be an independent and healthier woman.
I am,as I have heard the term called, "skinny fat". I am in my BMI range, have been doing the cardio thing for a month now and I want to up my A game. I, however, have a layer of fat covering my zero pack (my affectionate term for my belly).. I want to remove that layer, gain some serious arm muscles, and be an overall healthier person.
Right now, I am only eating about 1,300 per day, doing cardio and some weight lifting (I am limited to my hard ot understand machine at home that belongs to the man of the house). I have, however, joined Planet Fitness and I am going to use their machines to fufil the program that is offered in NROWL4W.
To emphasize my sad zero pack, pics are on my profile. Just friend me 0 -
I have been lurking (here) for some time. But, I purchased my book last week and it should be shipped to me, shortly.
I have the same (real-life) first name as lily!!
I am 43 years-old, the mother of 3 and I have a high-stress, long-hour daytime profession. I have been a cardio-gym-rat for 25+ years, but became determined this fall to "change my shape". So, I have tossed (most of) my cardio for strength-training. Heavy lifting.
On the advice of my husband, I have been doing body-for-life (the training-for-life portion) for the last 6 weeks. It is a 12-week program, so I need to decide if I finish training-for-life before seeing what Nrol4W can offer. (Until I read the book, I just won't know.)
I am committed, in 2012, to toss the scale (which has bumped around plus- or minus- 5- or 10- lbs. for a couple decades, now...) and use the measuring tape. I *might* even take a picture of myself to kick-start 2012 and see what I can REALLY do to transform my body!!
I am glad this thread is here. Good luck to all you fabulous women!0 -
Hi NROWL group! I am new to the group, just got my book and am still reading it. I am only half way to my goal but stoked to add this to my routine Been spending a few days looking around and reading posts and I think I am going to like it here
I suck at strength anything lol Looking forward to starting this soon (need to get some equipment since I have no access to a gym) and putting in some blood,sweat and tears to a rockin and strong body 0 -
Hi!
My name is Laurie,married and the mother to two girls(22 and 17).
I currently work as a rehabilitation assistant part time.
I am starting with Stage 1 today,I'm so excited!
I just raised my calories to 1800/per day.
I am going to be doing my workouts at home,at least for the time being. I workout 6 days per week.0 -
Hi...I'm Jennifer, 42 years old, married for 24 years and the mom to two teenage boys. One is 16 the other will turn 14 the end of this month. I'm brand new to lifting but I've been with MFP 10 months. I'm glad I found this group! I definitely want to go out and buy the book. In the meantime, I'll be reading everything I can within this group as I begin my weightlifting journey :-)0
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I am Raina. I am 21 years old, and have been married for 1 year and 8 months. I am 5'4", and I am 215 pounds.
I am at the beginning of my weight loss journey, no where near goal weight, but I am not focusing on weight loss anymore, and I trust that the stronger I get, the more weight I will lose doing NROLFW. I am starting NROLFW tomorrow, and I am fully committed to staying with it and finishing strong. My lifting days are MWF and I am eating 1930 calories on non lifting days, and 2230 on lifting days.
I would really love to have friends on MFP who are committed to NROLFW so that we can share our journey with one another. 0 -
Hi I'm Anya. I'm 33 years old, 5ft 1 tall and I am 167 lbs.
I'm in the process of reading the book. I say process as I've read most of it on the kindle on my iPhone. The pages are too small on there to read the charts without enlarging it and then it doesn't fit on the screen properly. :frown:
I've ordered the actual book to take a look at the exercises better and work out what equipment I need to do this.
I'm very nervous about doing this at the gym as I'm completely new to lifting and completely intimidated by the idea of heading into the weight lifting area at the gym.
I'm not going to follow the diet plan as I'm an intermittent faster and will be following the 'Eat Stop Eat' method while doing this. I will however be changing my diet so that I am more in the 40/30/30 zone and upping my calories as the book says you should. I've gone into maintenance mode for my daily diet.
My calorie calculations are complicated since I work 12 hour days and am fairly sedentary on days off, so as long as I'm lifting I'll be supplementing my diet with a 300 cal protein drink to deal with the variance.0 -
Hi everyone!
My name is Beck. I'm almost 24, 5'7" and currently 143 lbs. I'm a full-time nursing student and I work part-time as a nurse's assistant. I've recently decided to stop worrying about the scale. (That thing wasn't budging anyways! lol) I've lost 18 lbs since I joined MFP last March. I'm now focusing more on maintaining and inches lost. I purchased the book from Amazon and I'm anxiously waiting for it to arrive in the mail.
Along with starting NROL4W, I'm training for my first half-marathon in March. Thanks for this group. I've been looking through the boards and there are a bunch of committed, inspiring ladies here!! :flowerforyou:0 -
hello, I'm Jill. 30 year old mom of a 9 year old boy. I need to lose 50lbs, I'm engaged to the love of my life, and we are to be married in Mexico in three years (I want a house and a dog first lol).
I finished reading New Rules of Lifting for Women last night. I read each and every single exercise and the proper way to do them. I read every recipe even though I don't eat dairy or high protein meat. I read the motivational speech at the end that says no one can motivate you but yourself. And when I closed the book, I had an acute sense of anxiety. I want to do this. I want to learn how to do Romanian Deadlifts and different squats. I want to learn how to maximize my work outs and feel a transformation within 6 months. But then the excuses started flooding in my head. How am I going to do this with my kid in Karate and Football twice a week, plus I start Thai Chi twice a week, how am I going to do this by myself without injuring myself or looking stupid. How am I going to get through stage 1 when I can barely do one set of squats....on and on the thoughts went. I even went to sleep with anxiety. I admit it! I'M SCARED!!! I'm scared that I'll be doing the deadlifts wrong, or the bulgarian whatevers like an idiot. I'm afraid that the intervals on the bike will exhaust me so bad I won't be able to do the rest of the routine. What happens if the work out is more than an hour, and my son is sitting downstairs bored as hell??? What happens if I can barely walk on the days I'm suppose to train?
And then I stopped...took a mental step back, and realized that I am more than capable of doing this. I'm not new to the gym, just the exercises. I just have to get my *kitten* in there and try it at least0 -
Hey I'm Heather,
I'm 24, with two beautiful little girls- 7 and 1. I always was afraid of lifting because I didn't want to look like a man lol but after a bit of research I see that the probability of that is low. I'm still in research mode but I'm going to look up this and start.
I want to be lean not skinny- and I want to be strong!0 -
Hello! I'm Nikki
"The Book" arrived on my doorstep about an hour ago --EXCITED--
I'm 29 (and a half!) with two kiddliwinks - one 2 year old girl who I hope to inspire when she's older, and one 5 year old boy who's already in awe of his mum when I told him I go to the gym to lift weights.
Aside from being a mum, I'm also an Always Overweight Teacher Aide.. I'll be changing that this year 0 -
Hi all. Name's Sherri and I've been an MFP'r for nearly a year now. Using a calorie deficit and primarily cario, I've shed 22 pounds so far. As I don't have much fat to lose now, I've decided to focus on strength training using New Rules.
Also, I'm fairly new to running, with three 5ks under my belt so far.
I'm even fairly newer with not smoking; one week in to date.
I'm having a bit of trouble understanding the flow of the stage 1 exercises...so I shall now pore in the message boards in the hopes of finding answers.0 -
Hi all. Name's Sherri and I've been an MFP'r for nearly a year now. Using a calorie deficit and primarily cario, I've shed 22 pounds so far. As I don't have much fat to lose now, I've decided to focus on strength training using New Rules.
Also, I'm fairly new to running, with three 5ks under my belt so far.
I'm even fairly newer with not smoking; one week in to date.
I'm having a bit of trouble understanding the flow of the stage 1 exercises...so I shall now pore in the message boards in the hopes of finding answers.
Congratulations on your successes! Welcome to New Rules.
I don't know what your specific questions are so I'll just go ahead and try and sort out any confusion. All stages(except 7) are broken into two parts - Workout A and Workout b. You alternate workouts 3 days a week. If you start on Monday you'd do A then B on Wed, followed by A again on Friday. Repeat until you've completed the stage.
The first exercise in the workout is meant to be done in successive sets with a rest in between sets. Then the next exercises are done in alternation with each other. That's what 1a and 1b means. You do one set of one, rest, then do a set of the second exercise. Rest and repeat. Do this throughout the whole workout.
Does that clarify anything for you?0 -
Does that clarify anything for you?
I didn't want to ask as I figured the answers would be in the Stage 1 thread and lo & behold I found them. But thanks for offering help!0 -
Does that clarify anything for you?
I didn't want to ask as I figured the answers would be in the Stage 1 thread and lo & behold I found them. But thanks for offering help!
I'm glad you found your answers! Good luck on the program!0 -
I'm Kate. 38. 3 kids: 7, 5, and 3. I'm really enjoying both this site and the New Rules. I'm halfway through Stage 2 and really loving it, except when I'm hating that front squat push press one But in general think it is really changing the shape of my body and it makes me feel strong. 0
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Hi Im Katy, and i am 35 with one son 7, one step son 7 and a step daug 11. about 1.5 years ago I quit a 20 year smoking habit and gained a lot of weight. I have lost all but the last 15 pound and have been at a stand still for the last 2 months. 48 pounds lost were from change in diet and cardio 5-6 days a week, so not doing as much cardio sure does scare me.
I love weight lifting and figured that I would give this a try. I hear great things about it and hope that it gets me over this hump. I would love to wear a bathing suit once Vermont warms up (july) I also would love to be able to show my kids that it is important to take care of yourself.0 -
Greetings friends! I'm Hanna....I'll be 35 years old in July. Mother of four, ages: 14, 11, 8, and 2. I work full-time and hit the gym on my lunch hour. I started heavier lifting back in October but I've recently felt like my program needed some guidance. Then I got NROL for Christmas and here I am. My first workout was Monday, and in about 15 minutes I'm headed to the gym to workout# 2 B. Glad to be here!!0
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I'm currently reading all the threads and posts about the program and considering starting it myself.
I'm Rach, 23yr old, 5'3" and currently about 168lbs. Highest weight of about 205. My p90x is out on loan and the treadmill is getting a bit dull, so I'm looking to get back into lifting again. Just cleaned up my diet a bit cutting out a lot of processed food so I'm ready to add something else to benefit my health. This program sounds like a perfect fit so far.
Please feel free to add me. Looking for some great women for support. :flowerforyou:0
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