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Hey ladies!
I am starting NROL4W today (!) and I'm so excited. I started the program a few years ago and while I only made it through the first 8 weeks, I had a lot of success so I know it works if you work it! I can't wait to share this journey with y'all! Ready to lift some heavy things!0 -
Thank you for the welcome and yay MelodyAnn we can start together
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Hello, I started NR last week. I am surprised to find myself sore in places that I didn't expect! I have been weigh lifting on and off for about 3 years now with varying degrees of sucess ;-)
I live in the UK, have 2 boys from a previous relationship (aged 10 and 15). I am getting married next year in November to my brilliant partner, he's in the army and is away quite a bit, we have ANOTHER 6 month tour looming on the horizon next year. BOOO!! I work part time as a retail assistant, I'm actually starting a new job tomorrow, nervous!
I started NW as I was a member on MFP and have lost 11 lbs by cutting out alcohol, chocolate and various other bad habits, and I read about the book and thought I would love to try it. The scales stopped shifting for me about 3 weeks ago after loosing the 11lbs. I am not going to continue to battle my calorie intake and do hours of cardio in the hope of getting the scale to move down, I think it's a slippery slope that only ends up in a lot of tears and extreme tiredness, and that's not sustainable IMO. I've long known that building muscle is the key to fat loss but never really had the motivation or resources to do anything about it. That has all changed now, I'm a woman on a mission!!
I would love some fellow NR fans on my friends list so feel free to add me with a reference to NR so I know that's where you found me ;-)
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Welcome Jess!!0
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Welcome to all the new ladies of NEW RULES!
Now that you've introduced yourselves please come and join us in the stage 1 chat group :-)0 -
Hi I'm Digby!
I just started this week! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone! I'm a runner, but have been wanting to do some hardcore strength training again, i so need it!
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Hi, Digby! Welcome! Today I am doing my first workout B in stage 1. Excited to do some deadlifts!!0
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Hi, Digby! Welcome! Today I am doing my first workout B in stage 1. Excited to do some deadlifts!!
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Hi, I started NROL4W last Tuesday. I am enjoying it so far. I'm no stranger to the weight room, but wanted a program laid out for me. I hope to gain muscle and I'm not concentrating on weight loss, but won't complain if that happens!
I am a wife to an awesome husband, mom to 2 active boys (5 & 7), and a part-time computer tech. I also teach Aqua Aerobics at my local Y.
The program is going well, although I had a math error yesterday when I bumped my deadlift weight from 55 to 75! I did eek out the set, but my hands were sore.0 -
Hi, I started NROL4W last Tuesday. I am enjoying it so far. I'm no stranger to the weight room, but wanted a program laid out for me. I hope to gain muscle and I'm not concentrating on weight loss, but won't complain if that happens!
I am a wife to an awesome husband, mom to 2 active boys (5 & 7), and a part-time computer tech. I also teach Aqua Aerobics at my local Y.
The program is going well, although I had a math error yesterday when I bumped my deadlift weight from 55 to 75! I did eek out the set, but my hands were sore.
welcome Aqua!!
gotta get some gloves girl. I got callouses before the lightbulb went off in my head0 -
Welcome everyone, be sure to join us the Daily Chat thread!0
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Hi Everyone! I'm Lindsey and I'm really excited to start the program. I just finished the book last night, and I have my lifting logs ready to go. I started doing some strength training about a month ago, and I just love the results. I am really hoping this program is something that will be beneficial for me, as I am pretty weak all over. I will be doing 2 lifting sessions per week (I am currently only able to get to the gym Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, so I will be lifting Mondays and Thursdays, with a cardio concentration on Friday). I know it will take me longer, and I'm OK with that. I think I definitely need the slow progression. I have been on my journey to a better me since May, and am 12 lbs down so far...Hoping that being stronger will give me what I need to go further in weight loss than ever before!0
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Hello to all you NROL4W ladies. I am 53 and this is my third attempt. I went up to stage 3 got bored. Started NROLFL got bored. Now I'm back with the ladies. I plan on getting through all the stages. I have lost and gained -- as Lilly Tomlin would say -- the same 10 pounds so many times my celllulite is getting deja vu.
In all seriousness, I hope to stay with it this time. I have done Supreme 90 Day with great results and attempted to go back to it but lost interest half way through. I am hoping to keep myself motivated with the help of you guys. I am at 150 pounds at 5'4" was at 145 but gained 5 back. I do workout 3 to 5 times a week so I am not new to fitness. I plan on doing my workout in the evenings and on the other days workout in the morning with cardio, core and yoga dvds.
Just started Stage 1A today so ladies, wish me luck and help me stay motivated. My goal is to get to 130 and do at least 1 pullup.
Thanks for the motivation you have provided me so far. You are the reason I decided to start back.
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Hello! I'm a 35 year old SAHM of two girls (1, 4). I've just started looking for work in genetics after taking the last year off. I plan on doing two weight workouts a week. I do some classes (bootcamps and kickboxing) that I'm not ready to give up. I figure once I get a job, I won't have time for the classes but I would be able to do the weights. Originally I was going to wait until I had a job to start but figured might as well start now.
I'm not really following their diet plan other than trying to make sure I have 140 g+ of protein. Most days I eat about 2000 according to MFP. I'm a couple pounds away from my prepregnancy weigh and this is my normal wiegh range as an adult. Before kids, I did a stretch at the gym with weights and swimming and I was about 130-135. I would really like to get back to that range but I'm more concerned now with how things look than the scale.
I've been dealing with tendonitis in my right forearm all summer. It is gettiing better but slowly so I am trying to be careful.
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Evening ladies,
I'm a 38yr old who 7 weeks ago had a mid life crisis and gave up a 24yr 20 a day smoking habit. Joined a gym a week later and I'm already feeling great and reaping the benefit, but I've never really enjoyed cardio too much. I've ordered the Nrol4 W book from Amazon which should arrive in the coming days and I'm hoping it can help me look better and keep the cardio to a minimum lol.
I'm 5' 6", 133 lb, so looking to lose a few lbs maybe, but more importantly I need to reduce my body fat. I haven't had it tested properly, but the internet calculations I was using suggest my body fat is 33%, and I certainly feel flabby, so that's the focus for me
Never used free weights, but the gym I've joined caters specifically for powerlifting, so think I'll have everything I need to give this a good crack! Very pleased to see a group here on MFP, some great resources to tap into
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Hey jsextrasmooth! Well done on giving up the cigarettes. That's brilliant! Bet you feel like a different person already. I'm sure you'll love nrol4w. I started a few weeks ago and I'm really enjoying pushing myself to try new things. Makes the gym much more enjoyable. Which country are you from by the way?0
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Hey jsextrasmooth! Well done on giving up the cigarettes. That's brilliant! Bet you feel like a different person already. I'm sure you'll love nrol4w. I started a few weeks ago and I'm really enjoying pushing myself to try new things. Makes the gym much more enjoyable. Which country are you from by the way?
Thanks, your absolutely spot on... I really do feel like a different person!
I'm from the UK. Still waiting for the book to arrive, can't wait to get started, hurry up Royal Mail :-)0 -
Hi! I'm Rachel, and I'm starting on the 10th. I'm on my last week of Jackie Warner's book (12 weeks total), then I'm taking a one week break before I start. Also going to take a 2 week diet break starting next week to hopefully reset and get things moving again. I'm really excited about starting this! I ordered heavier weights yesterday, so I should have them before the end of next week. I haven't been the best at keeping up with groups, but I'm going to try my hardest!0
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Hi Rachel. It appears you are just going to have to try harder then :glasses: Based on what I am reading, you plan on working out at home using dumbells? I did the same thing. It's very doable. Good Luck!0
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My name is Nicole, 40 yrs old, 5'2" and currently at 176lbs, used to be 320 lbs at my heaviest.
Some of my MFP friends have been using this program and I have decided to give it a try. My friend ordered the book for me as a belated birthday present and will be picking it up this next week. I am anxiously looking forward to doing some amazing things with my body by lifting.
I am so excited to add this to my lifestyle!!0 -
Howdy everyone!
I workout at home. I do have barbells and a squat rack, but the book states you can adapt all the workouts for home lifting. I will say that squats without the rack and barbell was very challenging. I had to plead with my husband to move things around so I could get the bench in a position to use the rack. But there are many types of squats in the book and on youtube!
Congrats on quitting smoking jsextrasmooth. I did too, many years ago! It was probably the 1 best thing I ever did for myself. There are many other of course but for over all health, psyche, emotional benefit, that was the top of the list.
You all are going to love/hate this program! I'm just finishing up Stage 1 these next 2 weeks. I'm looking forward to the next Stage but I can't believe how strong I got in this one!
Feel free to add me if you want! Put NROL4W in your request tho if you don't mind!0 -
Hi Rachel. It appears you are just going to have to try harder then :glasses: Based on what I am reading, you plan on working out at home using dumbells? I did the same thing. It's very doable. Good Luck!
Thanks Kel! :bigsmile:0 -
Hi all
I'm Kadi. 29yo married for 3yrs and have a 4 & 2yo. I love weights but not done much since the gym. I'm looking at getting a home gym as its hard to get to the gym with no creche and part time work. I'm 5'2 & 116lbs. Just had to convert that as I'm an aussie and we do kg and cm. Not looking to lose weight just tone up and I love nice arms after doing weights. I still do home workouts and right now I'm doing insanity - just up to week 2. I'm planning on reading the book and then convincing hubby we need some weights 0 -
Hello, my name is Angela, italian living in the UK. I'am 33 years old and have 2 girls. Just started lifting and loving it so far.
Lost 59lbs in the last 3 years and can't shift the last 10-15lbs! Hopefully heavy lifting will help me lose some more fat and gain some muscle. Looking forward to the next 6 months and see where it takes me xx0 -
i'm new to the group. Looking to get back into weight training after a 20 year hiatus ...lol.
I just ordered the book. I look forward to learning as much as I can.0 -
Hello everyone. I'm reading the book right now and find it very interesting and informative. I'm not sure when or even whether I will do the programme since I don't have a gym membership ... but I sure want to know more about fat loss and gaining strength because that is what I WANT and NEED.
I am fast approaching 30 with a 17 month old daughter. I am 5'3" and weigh 119lbs. Prior to my pregnancy, I was in the 96lbs-101lbs range, yup, real skinny. I'm actually happy with the weight I'm right now as I was way too scrawny back then. Even my husband appreciates me 'filling up' The problem now is that I categorize as 'fat skinny' since my fat percentage is rather high and it shows - I'm all flab (ok, I am exaggerating a little there). I've been doing 30 DS - just finished Level 1 (10 days) and I can already feel minor improvements, which is great. I also run with the c25k program and am about to start week 4.
I have to tell you I hate cardio I hate it while I'm doing it, but as soon as I'm done, I love it and want some more ... yeah, doesn't make an ounce of sense, but it's true. I want to find out about another way to get that strong well-definied musculature without having to run 10k+ every other day. And I also want all the excess fat off me ... I want my flat stomach back.
I'll be mostly lurking around the group these days - trying to learn more and get a feel for this before I decide whether or not I will invest into a gym membership.0 -
Hi everyone! :flowerforyou:
I'm Christine. 36yrs old, 248lbs. I started here at 260, mainly walking & cycling some hilly hiking. I bought the book last night and I'm ready to go. I was going to wait until I lost all the weight, doing pure cardio, then 'tone'. I have since been "informed" and see now how silly that thought process was. Why not start now? I can lift heavy things, I'm fat not dead!0 -
Way hey! I found you guys, it never occured to me to look gor a group - I should have known there would be one.
Anyway, needless to say I am happy to be here. Had the book for over 4 years but just as I was about to start I became really ill, ended up having brain surgery and have spent the ensuing time wallowing in a sea of increasing blubber.
I'm 42, almost 43, 1778lbs,5'3", work in a very sedentary job and hate the way I look. Classic pear is an understatement. I used to be an hour glass but everything has gone south and settled. Time for a change. Seriously. I like eating healthily, I LOVE feeling strong, I can't wait for my first workout tomorrow!0 -
Hello Everyone! My name is Casaundra and I am (semi) new to NROLFW. I am a little over halfway complete with Stage 1 and I am loving every minute of it. I am 9lbs from my goal and I've already lost 25lbs.
My friend Pomidorka and I started this around the same time and we help keep each other accountable. It's nice knowing there is a group for this though. I am always looking for more supportive friends who follow NROLFW so feel free to add me.
I also blog all of my workouts as I go, so everyone can see my exercises and the weight I am lifting.0 -
Hi everyone!
I'm Katy, 5'0" and from New Zealand.
I started New Rules on Wednesday and have so far completed one round of Workout A and B.
I was lifting heavy before but not following a consistent program.
I also keep pretty active with karate, cardio and gym classes - I'm looking into starting kickboxing next week
I'm not really following the dietary advice in the book, and I've already cheated by adding in 20 mins of HIIT before starting Workout A and a step class before Workout B. At the moment I'm eating at TDEE -20% while aiming for 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass (80-100g per day), I'll carry on like this and maybe reassess in a few weeks.0
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