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Hi! I'm a 32 to mom of 3, going to be 4! I started the NROL at the beginning of the year (before I found out I was pregnant). I'm about to finish up stage 1 this week. I'm hoping I'll be able to continue this routine as far as I can while pregnant.0
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Hi, I'm Sam,
I'm new to MFP, and I'm excited to be buying the book tomorrow. I've been saving a B&N giftcard from Christmas LOL.
I'm 32, wife and mother of 2 amazing boys, 7 and 4, and I work as an elementary special education teacher in a large urban district here in Jersey.
I'm what you might call a skinny fat person. I'm 5'6'', 5'5'' and 3/4 if you want to be technical, and I topped out at 160lbs, 31% body fat. While I carry a whole lot of extra junk in the trunk, I've never looked overweight, outside of a bathing suit. (Pear-shaped so supper skinny up top and heavy legs)
I made myself into a typical over-worked mom. I NEVER made any time for myself or my health. Never thought I needed to because the 30 extra pounds crept up VERY slowly and I was always healthy. Until I turned 30... I always say I'm too young to be this old. I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia, hypersomnia, and sciatica. I thought, WHAT GIVES?! Last year I half-*kitten* started to exercise, because "I'm not changing my diet." Husband got me an elliptical that I used almost every day for three months. I didn't see any difference so I stopped. Last summer I won a gym membership at a basket-auction, so I did various cardio classes 4 days a week for 6 weeks. I even managed to control the hypoglycemia better by reducing meals and spreading my calories out more. No sense eating big meals if I'm just going to get again in two hours. Managed to cut 300-500 calories a day (even though I'm not sure what I started at). Again NO CHANGE. I stopped again. That's when I was diagnosed with the hypersomnia. It took three doctors and a barrage of tests to figure out what was wrong with me. Finally I said enough! Time to get healthy, and if I loose the extra 30lbs along the way, even better LOL.
I joined MFP and LA fitness on January 15th and have already lost 8 lbs, and people do notice. Not to mention I feel great. Not so tired, and not nearly as hungry. I even enjoy my meals more (things seems to taste better now) I heard about nrol4w on one of the threads, and I knew it had to be for me. I was given a little information by a persona trainer and for me, a little information is a dangerous thing. I've been using a workout I found on livestrong.com and mixing it with cardio. I still do the elliptical, but now I'm back in the pool (high school swim team), and doing zumba (LOVE ZUMBA). To be honest I'm a little intimidated to go in the free weight area, even though I loved it in high school, but it gets easier every week.0 -
Hi all!!!
I'm Jennie. 31 years old, "Mom" to 2 ridiculous cats, and newly engaged (ok, December, but still...). We get married on 8/5/12, so I am hoping to lose 'the last 10' by then.
I'm a long-time runner, have been a spinning instructor for about 1.5 years, and am no stranger to weights. I run 2-3 times a week (one long run of 10-16, once a week), spin 3x/week, and lift 3-4x/week. I bought NROL4W almost a year ago, and like someone posted way early in this thread, was shocked at how much he was telling me to eat. At the time I was at 123ish, eating 1250-1400 a day, with one 'cheat' day (I call it a spike day, now!
), and no concept that I was doing a great job at slowing my metabolism. Fast forward about 4 months and I lost my mom to a long battle with cancer (still miss you every day, Ma xoxo), put on a few, and that few became about 10 over the following 2-3 months. Went back to my previous eating patterns and suddenly they were not working. Kept at it for months, still no good. Finally saw a nutritionist in late November and she tells me I should be eating at least 1900, if not even 2500, to LOSE WEIGHT. I told her she was insane. She told me I do "insane amounts of cardio" and need to feed my body or my metabo would continue to be in the toilet. I didn't really think I did that much cardio because this had become the norm for me. I really resisted. I cried. For someone w/ sever body image issues, and years of somewhat disordered eating habits, this was really hard for me.
It's been a long, scary road, but I'm finally on board w/ eating enough to fuel my exercise in order for my metabo to let go of fat. In this process, I discovered MFP through a gym friend, and lo and behold, here was a free diet program which completely backed up what my nutritionist was telling me. She told me if I wasn't netting at least 1300 a day, I was not eating enough. And MFP set me at 1350 (.5 lb/week).
I made friends w/ a few gals who follow the NROL4W program, so I decided to revisit it. Now that the food thing wasn't so shocking and outlandish, I felt more willing to accept the program. I think I will miss doing curls, but I am psyched to get better at pushups.
I started today, at week 3 of stage 1. I started there because it's similar to where I have been for a while, with reps. I was doing circuit training, 3 rotating sets of 15 for a total circuit. I'm excited to try this "lifting heavy" thing, and see if it causes the body transformation I am hoping for!
I really hope to get stronger, drop some serious body fat, and maintain and build muscle and strength. I don't want to cut back on cardio, though, so I am a little worried about that, especially as racing season starts. I guess I'll figure it out!
Ok, hella rambling. See you guys on the boards!!! 0 -
Happy Friday!
I'm Alex, 24, vegetarian (pls add me if you're also veg!) I joined MFP in January and started NROL on February 16. I'm also newly engaged and the running joke is that I will deadlift my SO at our wedding.
I exercise at a University gym with lots of intimidating, svelte college kids. I'm comfortable with the ladies on the elliptical, but feel terrified and conspicuous with the dudes in the weight room. It's such a small room, and I'm such a small person, and the weights that I lift are so small...but I'm working on it!
Big thanks to all of the inspiring, strong ladies who have written about their journeys here. It's incredibly helpful to read your tips and what you've learned. Best of luck, all! Thanks for reading!0 -
I am Jamie, 33 years old. I have a full time job and am a full time MBA student. I just put this book on hold at my library and am looking forward to reading it and getting started.0
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Hi i just bought the book yesterday! Im 5'2 123lbs i got down to 110 but wasnt as toned i always lifted but mostly circuit training! I will be doing workout at home! I have 2 diff steps 100lb barbel set of 3,5,10,15lb dumbbells! I have a stability ball i dont have a bench!0
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Hello all! My name is Reyna, living in Aurora, Colorado, 36 yr old single mother of 4 and grand mother of 1. I work a full time job and a part time job on Saturdays. I am looking forward to this group and all it has to offer. I'm somewhat new to the weight training in my new lifestyle so I figure I needed to learn and do it right.0
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Hi My name is Andrea. I'm 41, have a 22 yr old daughter and a 3 yr old granddaughter. I just bought the book today and i'm excited about incorporating this into my exercise regimen. This is my first group on MFP and i'm hoping to be inspired and motivated.0
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I've decided to follow this group because I learn a lot from your postings. My name is Chris, I turn 55 in two weeks, and have lifted weights for about a year and a half. Been working with a personal trainer all this time and feel I can probably "break up" with her at this point since we have moved and it's a 1 1/2 hour drive to see her each week. I'm going to order the book and compare it to what I'm already doing and perhaps go to the next level. I lift "heavy" (for me, LOL) three times a week and take power sculpting classes that use lighter weights, high repetitions twice a week. I supplement with spinning class 3-4 times a week and cardio fusion and elliptical training to fill in the gaps. I reached my weight goal almost one year ago and my current physical goal is to be strong enough to do at least one unassisted chin-lift! I look forward to reading all postings on this board.0
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Welcome everyone! It's so nice to see so many ladies starting this program! Strong is the new sexy!0
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I've decided to follow this group because I learn a lot from your postings. My name is Chris, I turn 55 in two weeks, and have lifted weights for about a year and a half. Been working with a personal trainer all this time and feel I can probably "break up" with her at this point since we have moved and it's a 1 1/2 hour drive to see her each week. I'm going to order the book and compare it to what I'm already doing and perhaps go to the next level. I lift "heavy" (for me, LOL) three times a week and take power sculpting classes that use lighter weights, high repetitions twice a week. I supplement with spinning class 3-4 times a week and cardio fusion and elliptical training to fill in the gaps. I reached my weight goal almost one year ago and my current physical goal is to be strong enough to do at least one unassisted chin-lift! I look forward to reading all postings on this board.
I will be finishing Stage 3 of NROLW tomorrow. I did my first unassisted, flat-footed from the floor chin-up last night!
Didn't expect it...just walking around, breathing, waiting for my rest period to expire...and thought "what the hell? Haven't tried one in a while." and BAM! First one I've ever done IN MY LIFE! I grinned all through the rest of my workout!0 -
Hi! I am Teresa. I have been lifting weights for over a year. I first fell in love with lifting by starting to use Charlene extreme. Since then I've been doing various other weight training.
I bought this book awhile ago and finally getting around to trying it.
I am vegetarian. I am trying to get more protein in. I don't like eat tofu or really much soy products, so it is a bit of a challenge.
I lost over 40 lbs and maintaining now. I really want to get strong and burn more body fat.0 -
Hi Teresa!
I'm also a vegetarian and have been struggling to eat all of my protein. I started NROL a few days ago and really enjoy it so far.
ps - I'm also from PGH! Can't believe I've never seen you around before!0 -
What what a small world. 0
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Hello! I started Stage 1 Day 1 yesterday.
I'm another vegetarian in maintenance, and yes, the protein thing is a challenge! I try not to have too much soya, so it's lots of greek yoghurt, Clif bars, hemp powder etc. I made 31% protein yesterday for the first time ever, but feel bad for the relative lack of fresh fruit and veg.
I don't have very clear objectives, other than being stronger, fitter and healthier - oh, and being transformed into a 21-year-old goddess of course (I'm 53). Should be easy!0 -
I've decided to follow this group because I learn a lot from your postings. My name is Chris, I turn 55 in two weeks, and have lifted weights for about a year and a half. Been working with a personal trainer all this time and feel I can probably "break up" with her at this point since we have moved and it's a 1 1/2 hour drive to see her each week. I'm going to order the book and compare it to what I'm already doing and perhaps go to the next level. I lift "heavy" (for me, LOL) three times a week and take power sculpting classes that use lighter weights, high repetitions twice a week. I supplement with spinning class 3-4 times a week and cardio fusion and elliptical training to fill in the gaps. I reached my weight goal almost one year ago and my current physical goal is to be strong enough to do at least one unassisted chin-lift! I look forward to reading all postings on this board.
I will be finishing Stage 3 of NROLW tomorrow. I did my first unassisted, flat-footed from the floor chin-up last night!
Didn't expect it...just walking around, breathing, waiting for my rest period to expire...and thought "what the hell? Haven't tried one in a while." and BAM! First one I've ever done IN MY LIFE! I grinned all through the rest of my workout!0 -
Sorry, learning how this website works and didn't get my message in! Okay, you inspired me to try a chin-lift on a harder setting. Barely cranked out one on #8 on the assisted chin-lift machine. That's an improvement for me.0
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Hi All,
My name is Keri, age 35 and Im from New Zealand.
Im an experienced lifter and when I first took it on seriously I started out with Body for Life and lost 25 kilos and 50cms all over my body. I then had several leg injuries and lost my motivation and with that also gained 13 kilos. I lost interest in the BFL programme and I found it a bit boring. Recently I discovered NROL and the fire within has returned as it did when I first started BFL.
Im now on Stage one workout B and although still getting used to certain adjustments (as we all do with new programmes) Im loving it. Cant wait for six months time ladies0 -
Hi all. I am Kelly from Texas. I am 50 yr, 5'4" , 146lbs. I started "strength" training a couple years ago. In January I started Chalean Extreme. All I can say is WOW. I never in my wildest dreams thought this would be my fix, boy was I wrong. I am currently in the Push phase (failure @ 6-8 reps) and loving it. I have just started researching NROL4W and think I might like it.
Any thoughts or suggestion would be appreciated.0 -
Hello, Marjie here, have done my first day of NRFL4W! I hope I get "pumped" in every way about this program. This is my first real try at lifting heavy so I will be very curious about how I feel and the results. I took the suggested "naked' pictures. (actually bra and shorts) which no one ever will see, hopefully :noway:. I am quite content with my physique when dressed but have a few roll and bumps that I would love to smooth out. I also took measurements so I will have a few ways to measure my success or lack there of. Muscles in moderation don't scare me. I have a few questions for others working thru this program...
* How closely are you following the recommended diet?
* Did you up your calories when you began?
* Is it worth it to purchase the easy adjusting weights to allow you to move thru the exercises smoothly?
* Have you been losing inches in the places you have wanted to?
* The biggee :laugh: Are my thighs going to grow? (I did a couple months of recommended exercises to prep for a ski trip and I gained almost an inch on each thigh!) I don't mind a little bulge in the bicep but not so fond of muscular thighs! :grumble:
Stats: I always like to see where others are at...
I am 5"5" and 135+ or - a few
50 years
Have lost 26 pounds up to this point
Would like to lose just a few more but not making this my main goal
Am using protein powder to try to reach over 100 grams of protein a day. just not easy for me!
Thanks ever so much!0 -
* How closely are you following the recommended diet?
* Did you up your calories when you began?
* Is it worth it to purchase the easy adjusting weights to allow you to move thru the exercises smoothly?
* Have you been losing inches in the places you have wanted to?
* The biggee :laugh: Are my thighs going to grow? (I did a couple months of recommended exercises to prep for a ski trip and I gained almost an inch on each thigh!) I don't mind a little bulge in the bicep but not so fond of muscular thighs! :grumble:
Stats: I always like to see where others are at...
I am 5"5" and 135+ or - a few
50 years
Have lost 26 pounds up to this point
Would like to lose just a few more but not making this my main goal
Am using protein powder to try to reach over 100 grams of protein a day. just not easy for me!
Thanks ever so much!
Welcome Marjie and all the other new joiners! More the merrier.
I'm not expert, I'm nearing the end of stage 1, but I can tell you what happened to me:
I follow the calories recommendation bang-on, and my weight hasn't budged (which is what i wanted, i'm in maintenance so not eating at a deficit). I had been on 1250, this prog called for 1660, it is so nice to eat more and not gain weight! I eat about 200 extra on workout days too.
I also do the 40/30/30 ratio he recommends and aim for 120g protein. Seems to work for me, i can feel more muscle.
I workout at home, don't have easy adjustable weights, but changing them over gives me something to do in the 60 sec break and keeps my heart rate up.
Yes- I have lost an inch on my tum already (see my blog for 4 week results)
Thighs- I'm not measuring, but the muscle feels a lot harder, not sure if it's bigger tho. In theory if we're lifting high weights for low reps it should build dense compact muscle. Google 'staci power lifting hero' on nerdfitness website for inspiration!
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Marjie- check out this link someone else posted, looks like her thighs got smaller over the 6 stages she's logged:
http://mealsandmiles.com/new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-recaps/0 -
Hi Everyone,
I am 21 and a full time college student studying Information Technology. I am already at a healthy weight (118-120lbs 5 ft 1inch) and I watch what I eat (1200 calories). I have only been on MFP for a few weeks but I love all the support and advice people give. I really wanted to tone up and I thought weight lifting would be a great idea, especially seeing ideas from bodybuilding.com. I hope that this group will help me learn more information. Good luck to everyone on there goals : )0 -
Hi everyone. I am almost 43 and at only 5 foot 3 I weigh 237 lbs (15lbs lost since Jan 2nd). I did weight training with my boyfriend about 2 years ago and loved it but, moved away and didnt have the equipment to continue as well as picking up a severe knee injury thanks to my cardio routine.. I survive depression and a major panic disorder which keeps me essentially housebound at the moment. So far my routine has been 80% cardio which I have been really unhappy with. I saw the recommendation for this book somewhere and am waiting for it to arrive from the US, in the hope that I can do this programme. It isnt due to arrive for another couple of weeks so have the female body breakthrough coming on monday to read in the meantime.
Am a bit terrified at the idea of raising my calorie intake so high given that I am largely sedentary and have a fairly low bmr, but am just going to take a deep breath and see what the book says. 0 -
hello nrol4w'rs,
i'm wendy, newish to the mfp community, but started in on my weight loss about a year ago. i read the book last week and started stage 1 this week.
this is the first time i've ever taken a fitness plan seriously and thought of it as a life change, not just a temporary plan. i was inspired to lose weight and get stronger by my girlfriend, who is entirely supportive of my goals. i'm 5'9, and started at 167 and am now at 128 and plan to stay here.
i'm mostly vegetarian, but i'll have fish once in a while, and i love to cook. i have a dairy allergy and intolerance and i just laid to rest my final lactose vice, greek yogurt.
my weight loss happened quickly, about 90% of it occurred between july and august of 2011, and i lost some muscle in the process, so now my goal is to look less scrawny and spindly and get much stronger.
i had a nasty bike accident in 2009 where i decimated my right a/c joint and had to have surgery to repair it. doctor says it's good as new, better even, and to do everything i ever wanted with it, but i'm careful. i'm babying it a little with lat pulldowns and shoulder presses. i'm checking in with the surgeon this week to make sure nrol4w is advisable given my injury.
i'm psyched to be here and to participate in this part of the board. i've never felt at home in an online community before mfp and the warm fuzzies just keep on coming.
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i'm mostly vegetarian, but i'll have fish once in a while, and i love to cook. i have a dairy allergy and intolerance and i just laid to rest my final lactose vice, greek yogurt.
Welcome! As a vegetarian myself I have to say I would really struggle to reach the protein levels required without my greek yoghurt, so you have my sympathies. I suppose you will need to eat a lot more fish during the programme? Not sure how vegans manage, but i'd be interested to find out.0 -
i'm mostly vegetarian, but i'll have fish once in a while, and i love to cook. i have a dairy allergy and intolerance and i just laid to rest my final lactose vice, greek yogurt.
Welcome! As a vegetarian myself I have to say I would really struggle to reach the protein levels required without my greek yoghurt, so you have my sympathies. I suppose you will need to eat a lot more fish during the programme? Not sure how vegans manage, but i'd be interested to find out.
thank you! oddly, meeting protein isn't too much of an issue for me. i love eggs and egg whites, i eat a ton of lentils, and i have sunwarrior vegan protein powder. carbs and fats are where i fall short but with the calorie bump i got when i switched to maintenance, i can freely eat avocados and nuts again without too much worry. thanks for the welcome!0 -
Hi all. My name is Katie. I'm 33 and a single mama to a 4.5yr old girl. I work from home, at night after my daughter has gone to bed, so sleep and freetime are both pretty much non-existent for me.
I just ordered the book and I can't wait for it to get here so I can start lifting. I'm 5'5" and started my journey with MFP in July at 192lbs. I've lost 23lbs but have mostly stalled out since November and am in need of a new challenge. I still have a lot of fat to lose but I love the idea of lifting heavy. I already carry a fair amount of muscle under this fat, so aiming for a muscular physique is more realistic for me than aiming for "thin."0 -
Hi Ladies! I'm Katie, 28 and am gonna dive into NROLFW! I've always been into exercise, weights, etc, but always afraid to "go heavy". Not anymore!! I've always been gym rat, but recently I've been burned out and somehow gained anxiety about going to the gym so I work out from home now (plus $$ is a factor). Since I live in a small 1 br apt, space is not something i have much of - so unfortunately I have to go with the basics - adjustable dumbbells and a balance ball. For step ups, I use a folding chair (yes, that high!). I can do this, or so I hope! 0
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Hi Ladies! I'm Katie, 28 and am gonna dive into NROLFW! I've always been into exercise, weights, etc, but always afraid to "go heavy". Not anymore!! I've always been gym rat, but recently I've been burned out and somehow gained anxiety about going to the gym so I work out from home now (plus $$ is a factor). Since I live in a small 1 br apt, space is not something i have much of - so unfortunately I have to go with the basics - adjustable dumbbells and a balance ball. For step ups, I use a folding chair (yes, that high!). I can do this, or so I hope!
Welcome Katie. I'm on Stage 1 and working out at home too, but I was having a look further into the programme this morning, and chin-ups are on the agenda with no obvious alternative. I had a look on Amazon and you can get a chin up bar really cheap; it fits into a door frame without the need for screws etc. Trouble is, I also bought a barbell and now I want a squat rack but have no room. And then there's the bench ...0
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