Welcome and Intros!
chuisle
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Hi All! Let's start by introducing ourselves with whatever information we feel comforable with!
Name: Kate
Height: 5'5.5"
Weight: 142 as of this morning
Body Fat: 23-24% right now (based on handheld)
Dietary Restrictions: none really
Goals: 18-19% body fat, do 1 unassisted chin up (and eventually more), feel GREAT in a bikini
Where are you in NROL: Starting Monday!!!
Other info/background: I have been lifting heavy for over 6 months now. I started lurking around fitness athlete when it was on t-nation and got into the work outs. I got down to 21.4% body fat but have been off since then and I am ready to reach my fitness goals. I started MFP almost exactly a year ago at about 155 lbs and 29% body fat.
Name: Kate
Height: 5'5.5"
Weight: 142 as of this morning
Body Fat: 23-24% right now (based on handheld)
Dietary Restrictions: none really
Goals: 18-19% body fat, do 1 unassisted chin up (and eventually more), feel GREAT in a bikini
Where are you in NROL: Starting Monday!!!
Other info/background: I have been lifting heavy for over 6 months now. I started lurking around fitness athlete when it was on t-nation and got into the work outs. I got down to 21.4% body fat but have been off since then and I am ready to reach my fitness goals. I started MFP almost exactly a year ago at about 155 lbs and 29% body fat.
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Kate, I think with your great stats and picture, you're a little intimidating!
Not going to share all my info, but what I will share is that I've lost 24.5 lbs, and have another 16.5 to lose. I have done New Rules off and on, but haven't been able to stick with it. I'm attempting to give it another go now that I'm a little lighter.
I think the program is fabulous, and I love how I can feel myself getting stronger!0 -
Kate, I think with your great stats and picture, you're a little intimidating!
Not going to share all my info, but what I will share is that I've lost 24.5 lbs, and have another 16.5 to lose. I have done New Rules off and on, but haven't been able to stick with it. I'm attempting to give it another go now that I'm a little lighter.
I think the program is fabulous, and I love how I can feel myself getting stronger!
Hi MeRoBi!
The picture is just for inspiration! I can't do that/don't look like that but hopefully sometime
Congrats on all your weight loss so far - that's amazing! I'm sure you'll get those last 16, though from personal experience I know the last lbs are definitely the hardest. I've been trying to kick them for quite a while now and have yet to succeed. 0 -
Hi all I bought the New Rules of Lifting for Women the other day for my Nook and am really enjoying reading it so far. I LOVE lifting. My best feature to me right now is seeing how much my arms and back have changed, lol. I tell my hubby I can be rather obsessed with my arms. Now, if I can just get the rest of me in shape, we'll be doing good! 0
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Hi! I borrowed the book from the library, then recently bought it. I know strength training is important, and I really want to incorporate a strength routine into mylife. At the moment I'm trying to figure out how to get over the intimidation-factor of learning how to do the workouts at the gym.
I'm 36, currently at 259lbs, and have lost 36 lbs in the past 6 months with MFP (oh - coincidence! LOL). I'm down almost 80lbs from my highest weight about 2 years ago.
I've started the C25k running program and while I'm a long way from running a 5k in 30 min, I can jog for 10min stretches now. That's tremendous for me! I also like spin classes.
I'm signed up for two duathlons this spring (3k run/18k bike/ 5k run), and a 5k Warrior Dash in August. I need the strength training to be able to climb walls and whatnot for the dash! I also want to get better at yoga (I'm terrible ATM).
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Hi, I'm Jessica
Currently 5'6'' and 148 pounds. Scale hasn't been moving so I decided to go to lifting because what I really want is to look good and be strong. I'm having a hard time moving from the scale and eating more.
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Name: Emily
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 133
Body Fat: 23.5%
Goals: 20% body fat
Where are you in NROL: Starting tomorrow (2/14)
Other info/background: I've been lifting weights using machines for several years now, and my body has plateaued. So after joining bodybuilding.com, and seeing several different recommendations for NROL I got the book. While I am getting into free weights, I am also training for a 5K this May (want to improve on speed.)
Jrditt: Fitnesspal currently has me supposedly eating about 1700 calories a day. Normally I have been eating 1500. According to NROL I should be eating 1961.0 -
Hi all..Marlene here...just bought the book and looking to start it on Friday..once I read through it a bit.
Name: Marlene
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 135 as of this morning
Body Fat: 27% (based on last meeting in December with Nutritionist).
Dietary Restrictions: Low carb, no processed foods. I have IR, PCOS, and hypothyroidism
Goals: 23% body fat, do 1 unassisted chin up (and eventually more), feel GREAT in a bikini
Where are you in NROL: Starting Friday 2/!17!!0 -
At my heaviest I was just over 300 lb. I've just ordered nrolfw and I'm waiting for it to arrive! I've lost some weight swimming, doing c25k and cycling but I'm still 269 lbs. I'm 5' 10". I lost a lot of weight before I had my third child doing a weekly weight lifting session with cardio on other days but put it back on with interest over the next ten years. Did a bit of body pump a few years ago, but life kept getting in the way. Anyway, now I have started losing the weight, I need to sort out my core muscles before I am left with saggy skin!0
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Name: Leah
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 137.8 as of 2/17/12
Body Fat: 33.5% right now
BMI: 25.2
Dietary Restrictions: none
Goals: 20 - 21% body fat, BMI 20 or lower & get in a bikini (hopefully by May)
Other Info: I have Fibromyalgia so fopefully I'll be able to push through the program and see some results. Also currently doing the C25K program as well as some yoga per the physical therapist.
Where are you in NROL: Starting Monday 2/27!!!0 -
hi all.
i did NROLfW for the first time about 3 years ago. I loved it. I gained lots of strength but i didnt really lose anything because i didnt change my diet. I ended up gaining lots of muscle though.
I'll be starting it again on March 1 and am looking forward to it, this time I'll be doing it on decreased calories since I do want to lose weight.
Here are my stats:
Name: Mesha
Height: 5'5
Weight: 208.3 (yeah i'll count those .3 lbs :laugh: )
Body Fat: 36%
Dietary Restrictions: gluten and wheat allergies
Goals: 27% body fat, continue with my regular 1-2 lb weight loss each week, able to do 5 unassisted chinups by the end
Other Info: I'll have to see what happens calorie wise since I wont be 100% following the program as it suggests you eat your maintenance calories. If I find I'n not able to get through the workouts or not making any strength gains, then I'll definitely increase my calories
Where are you in NROL: starting for real Thursday March 1.0 -
Name: Courtney
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 181.0 as of this morning
Body Fat: 31-33%
Dietary Restrictions: none really
Goals: 22% BF (zomg that would be neat!) Size 8 (not sure if that's possible, but I shall try)
Where are you in NROL: Starting Sunday if all goes as planned
Other info/background: Been on this journey officially since Jan 2, 2012. It's my first time being very serious about weight loss. my all time highest weight was 188 and I managed to lose 10lbs last summer. I gained some back and now I'm really on board with my health and fitness.
Biggest challenge is finding time to work out - usually very good at getting to the gym, but sometimes life takes priority.
Other challenge - eating well. I love sweets and other terrible foods. Working on it daily.
I love what lifting does to my body but I have no idea what exercises to do...hence this program.0 -
Welcome all! I am super excited to see more people posting here!0
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I just purchased the book and should have it by Tuesday.
I have been on a 4 week plateau and I think this is my answer.
I have lost 14 lbs and am looking to lose another 35. However, if I weigh more, but look good in-ANYTHING- then I could care less what the scale says!0 -
Hello Everyone! This is me:
Name: Shanna
Height: 5'3
Weight: 205.6
Dietary Restrictions: No dairy (I have a milk allergy)
Goal: To be smaller, toner and fitter
I don't know what my body fat % is.
I have lost 24 pounds so far with MFP. I feel great and have more energy! I am ready to add some strength training into my routine. I am setting up my new weight bench today!! I am on the hunt for the book right now as well. I cant find it in the store soI may just have to order it online.0 -
Name: Stefanie
Age: 40
Height: 5'8
Weight: 198 (finally back in onederland!)
Body Fat: 39.4 according to my scale
Dietary Restrictions: none
Goals: to be healthier, not to be out of breath anytime I do something physical. To feel decent in a bathing suit (then I want to feel GOOD in one!)
Where are you in NROL: as soon as I get the book, just ordered it yesterday
Other info/background: I have been on MFP for about 3.5 months and have lost 18 lbs on here (had lost 4 prior to MFP). Originally I had only wanted to lose weight, but I have seen some very inspiring photos on here showing the difference between "skinny fat" and toned. I want to be toned! I have been "soft" my whole life, even before I was overweight. It's time for a change. I was so excited to hear about this book and this group!0 -
My copy of the book arrived on Friday. I'm going to finish reading and start soon, honest!0
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hi
Name: Cindy
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 150 as of 3/14/12
Body fat: 20.1% measured last week. hand held.
Goals: lose 10-15 lbs. Do 6 pullups by the end of this year, finish a half marathon, and a mud run this year. I also plan on dropping my bf% to about 16/17%
Also, I plan on getting NROL either later today or friday 0 -
Hey everyone! Feel free to add me if you see this, I would like some new friends that are doing the program
Name: Megan
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 136
Body Fat: 21-22% based on my caliper
Dietary Restrictions: none
Goals: 17-18% body fat, get rid of the fat that seems to have taken refuge solely on my belly
Where are you in NROL: Starting Saturday!
Other info/background: I am an ex-athelete. I used to swim in college and lifting heavy was always fun for me. That being said, 2 years later I have put on some extra weight and stopped with my normal exercise routine. Lately I have been very lost in the weight room because I got so used to having a (free) trainer tell me what exercises&reps&weights to do every time I lifted. I'm excited to get into a structured program. I also would like to get back into better running shape so I plan on running 2-3x a week on the off days.
I was wondering what everyone's take on the calorie count is. I'm very concerned about eating 2000 calories a day. I still would like to lose 10ish pounds so I'm not sure how I could while eating that many. Is sticking to 1700 too low?
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Hey Mes,
I posted about estimating my TDEE here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/532585-help-me-wih-my-tdee?page=1#posts-7453148
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Hi Everyone!
My name is Sherri. I got inspired to start lifting after seeing several womens "success stories" on the boards. I purchased my book through Amazon and finished about 2 weeks ago but needed to figure out the workout patterns before beginning.
Thats the only bad point about the book is the workout routine set up, its a little confusing. Other than that, I really like the book and have been really excited about lifting.
I'm almost done with C25K and although I have not signed up for a 5k to do, I wanted to get something else going so I had a "plan" rather than get lazy and decide to stop working out altogether since I was about to finish C25K.
I'm eager to make friends that are doing NRoL4W so I'm hoping this is the place I need to be.
Stats:
Height: 5'5"
Weight 235lbs
No idea of BF%, I'm due for an assessment. Hopefully will get it done soon.
Dietary Restrictions: milk - lactose intolerant
Goals: 60lb total loss by my birthday in July, 100+ lbs by the end of 2012 - will reassess at that time.
Where are you in NRoL4W: Workout 2B tomorrow night0 -
Hi Everyone!
My name is Sherri. I got inspired to start lifting after seeing several womens "success stories" on the boards. I purchased my book through Amazon and finished about 2 weeks ago but needed to figure out the workout patterns before beginning.
Thats the only bad point about the book is the workout routine set up, its a little confusing. Other than that, I really like the book and have been really excited about lifting.
I'm almost done with C25K and although I have not signed up for a 5k to do, I wanted to get something else going so I had a "plan" rather than get lazy and decide to stop working out altogether since I was about to finish C25K.
I'm eager to make friends that are doing NRoL4W so I'm hoping this is the place I need to be.
Stats:
Height: 5'5"
Weight 235lbs
No idea of BF%, I'm due for an assessment. Hopefully will get it done soon.
Dietary Restrictions: milk - lactose intolerant
Goals: 60lb total loss by my birthday in July, 100+ lbs by the end of 2012 - will reassess at that time.
Where are you in NRoL4W: Workout 2B tomorrow night
Hi Sherri! Welcome. I know the workouts can seem complicated but once you get the hang of it it will be easy. They're set up that way for a specific reason - to get the most of your muscles and time! Plus, most other weight work outs will be similar so once you have it down you'll be good to go!0 -
Hello all I'm Febes 21 years old
5'8
217 pounds
Body fat 38% :mad:
Currently trying to break a 5 month plateau
Bought the book last week
Started stage one on Sunday April 1st
Having problems understanding it, hoping to understand it better by Wednesday day two of stage one or start all over which o really don't want to do.
Goals 5 pulls up by summer which is June 20th
20% body fat by 22nd birthday which is August 24th :ohwell:
50 pushs more in a minute
Barbell Squat 200 pounds by august 24th0 -
Hello all I'm Febes 21 years old
5'8
217 pounds
Body fat 38% :mad:
Currently trying to break a 5 month plateau
Bought the book last week
Started stage one on Sunday April 1st
Having problems understanding it, hoping to understand it better by Wednesday day two of stage one or start all over which o really don't want to do.
Goals 5 pulls up by summer which is June 20th
20% body fat by 22nd birthday which is August 24th :ohwell:
50 pushs more in a minute
Barbell Squat 200 pounds by august 24th
Hi Febes! Those are extremely ambitious goals! I have been lifting for about a year (with breaks) and I am no where neat those! More power to you to you!
Just FYI everyone, as I posted there is a bigger NROL lifting group too 0 -
Name: Stefanie
Age: 40
Height: 5'8
Weight: 198 (finally back in onederland!)
Body Fat: 39.4 according to my scale
Dietary Restrictions: none
Goals: to be healthier, not to be out of breath anytime I do something physical. To feel decent in a bathing suit (then I want to feel GOOD in one!)
Where are you in NROL: as soon as I get the book, just ordered it yesterday
Other info/background: I have been on MFP for about 3.5 months and have lost 18 lbs on here (had lost 4 prior to MFP). Originally I had only wanted to lose weight, but I have seen some very inspiring photos on here showing the difference between "skinny fat" and toned. I want to be toned! I have been "soft" my whole life, even before I was overweight. It's time for a change. I was so excited to hear about this book and this group!
Finally got the book today! Can't wait to delve into it and get started.0 -
Name: Steph
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 125
Body Fat: 29.9
Dietary Restrictions: none
Goals: around 20% body fat, to be able to do regular push ups, 10 maybe?
Where are you in NROL: Ending stage 2
Other info/background: I have lost 56 pounds since April of 2011. Years ago it was 64 pounds. I went back into my bad habits and gained most of it back. I have been lifting for years with no set program and with no results. I'm really liking NROL4W.0 -
Name: Stephanie
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 140.9 as of this morning
Body Fat: 26.5% (hand held on 2/27/12) 31.2% (pinch test on 2/27/12)
Dietary Restrictions: none really
Goals: widdle the middle, looked more toned and get closer to 20% body fat
Where are you in NROL: started stage 2 today
Other info/background: After I found out that I am what I would call "skinny fat", I have finally given up on losing weight! Now Im going to lose body fat. I had lost 50lbs before my son (who is 3 now) and have managed to keep 40lbs of that off. Im tired of dieting and being the "carido queen" and wanna life with the big girls now!0 -
Name: Louisa
Height: 5'5.5"
Weight: 142 as of this morning
Body Fat: 26-27% right now (based on body composition scale)
Dietary Restrictions: none really
Goals: 23 - 24% body fat, loose the stomach pouch and have visible clavicles with a little hollow
Where are you in NROL: Starting Monday!!!
Other info/background: I have been playing around with weights since January. I started on the programme the trainer at the gym worked out (Using pink weights per his instructions) I soon found this boring and started going heavier and he started giving me more difficult excercises. I can do about 20 push ups on the floor and 12 to 15 assisted chin ups.0 -
i am trying to figure out the routine set up as well. Anyone have their own spread sheet they use for stage one? Woul dlove to see it.0
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Name: Mandy
Height: 4'11"
Weight: 140
Body Fat: 33.9%
Dietary Restrictions: refined sugar cane and allergic to corn
Goals: around 22-24% to start and to get back in my size 4's
Where are you in NROL: half way through the book. I am hoping to start on Monday.
Question: I did the math on the calories in the book 1884 on non workout days and 2134 on workout days. Do I need to take -15% to create a defict if I am still needing to lose about 20lbs? Or do I eat what they tell me to and create a deficit by exercise? I am not finished reading the book, but that was the only thing that confused me so far.
Other info/background: I have never lifted heavy! I did weight lifting in highschool for PE but thats it. I am excited/nervous to start the program. I lost 7 lbs by eating low cal and then figure out I was starving myself and slowly bumped my calories up to 1700.
I have lost 3 lb in like 3 months since bumping up but hardly any inches (really, only about 1/4th inch off each thigh maybe). I have been bored with cardio and really want to learn how to lift. Hopefully changing my exercise will help me lose some inches!!!
Please feel free to add me!!! I need friends that are going through the process at all stages.
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Hello all
Weight 173
Body fat 31.3
No restrictions but am using the Dukan Diet currently
Goals:
Weight 154
% body fat 25%
A chin up!!
Starting today!
I used to lift many years ago, my husband works out all the time so will help me with my journey! My biggest fear is looking like a fool on the exercise ball!
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