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I did enjoy moving to NROL4Abs following NROL4Women.
Jessica - you must be looking forward to your "break".
It's funny how so many of us "lucked" into (or were "tricked" into....) IF at nearly the same time. For me, this is the *opposite* of a diet - it TRULY is a "lifestyle change". I'm heading into month 3 of trying it - and, I'll weigh myself today, but I figure I've lost ~12 lbs at this point.
It is funny, isn't it? I know I haven't lost (though I've only been on IF for a little over a week), but I don't really expect to. I'm a recovered anorexic/bulimic, so...I gained weight when I started lifting and eating better. I'm still having a VERY hard time getting used to my new body. But I'm having more good days than bad. I like IF because it...I need rules. That's part Type A, part ED. But I like having a set time to start eating and a set time to stop.
Plus, as I've mentioned, it really works with my life anyway. Including my family .My husband doesn't eat except one big meal at the end of the day. for the most part. Just because of his job. So it works even on weekends.0 -
Wow you guys all make me SUPER want to try IF! I think I am just too hungry in the am though....that morning protein smoothie stops me from getting hangry (so hungry you are angry).
I had an NSV today! I really haven't lost any weight since starting NROL, but i keep thinking my thighs look slimmer and more toned (I have a big ol quad muscle now). Well this morning I went to put on a pair of work pants that are ALWAYS too tight on me, not only did they fit great but they are now TOO LONG! Like stepping on the hem of the pants as I walked too long because I lost so many inches in my butt/thighs! I had to come up with a new outfit but getting these pants hemmed will be the best $10 I've spent in a while =D
I'm happy for you but jealous. LOL My thighs went the other way. *sigh*0 -
I just finished my last workout of stage one and I cannot wait to post my results. so excited...but I am meeting my husband at the shooting range here soon so I have to run again. just a little preview...squats went from 39lbs to 100lbs. oh my hell...I was so happy when I saw that. Back soon!
and yeah on the NSV...I too have many pants that are now too long, it took me a bit to realize that is because of inches lost.
and I LOVE to flex my legs now...the quad muscle on my thigh is so pretty. lol0 -
gadenni - your post made me smile!!! Yay! Congrats! I'll look forward to seeing your stats!0
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*drumroll* just kidding...I know I am not the first one to ever finish stage one and there are probably some better stats out there but I am excited that I completed stage one and also thrilled with my ending weights in most of the categories.
workout A
Squats- starting 39--ending 100
Pushups-knees for all sets--toes for all sets
seated row-starting 55--ending 85
Step-ups-starting 20lbs/4 risers--ending 40 on bench
prone jackknife-starting barely struggling through the 8--ending with pretty decent 15
workout B
Deadlift- starting 45(just the oly bar)--ending 95
dumbbell shoulder press- starting 20--ending 36
wide grip lat pulldown- starting 55- ending 80
lunge- starting 16--ending 36
swiss ball crunch- starting body weight--ending 12lb ball
I can say that when I began stage one I HATED lunges with a passion and my legs would burn and feel like jelly but today I lost count and found myself easily doing more than the set called for. I still have to do my AMRAPS on Friday. I will weigh in then and will measure either then and take some pictures too. the prone jackknifes are still not a fave of mine BUT I finally figured out that doing them with a smaller ball helps so they got a little easier by the end of this stage. Now to read up on stage two and get myself acquainted with those exercises.0 -
Wow, gadenni, that is AWESOME! My goodness, with THAT sort of improvement in ONLY Stage 1, I WONDER what NROL4W has in store for you??!! Your body must LOVE this. (Did you exercise prior to NROL4W - inquiring minds want to know!)
April - my thighs aren't showing the *improvement* I'm certainly seeking. I still think there's a big ol' layer of fat surrounding mine....can't see the muscle like I WANT TO (like the bikram hot yoga instructors have when they say "lock your knee!")
Congrats to all you lifters...things are moving along in ALL THE RIGHT DIRECTIONS!0 -
I got to the gym, today. Lifted. Stepped on the scale and was UP 1 POUND from last week. THAT PISSED ME OFF!! I am breaking my OWN rule of only weighing "once-per-week" - because the number was sooooooooooooo DUMB - and I'll weigh again on Friday and HOPE for a 'drop'.
Yikes - Friday I ALSO have to do my month-end photos/measurements. That friggin' pound MATTERS.
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Wow, gadenni, that is AWESOME! My goodness, with THAT sort of improvement in ONLY Stage 1, I WONDER what NROL4W has in store for you??!! Your body must LOVE this. (Did you exercise prior to NROL4W - inquiring minds want to know!)
THANK YOU!
I was doing Body Pump classes prior to starting NROL4W. It was in those classes that I realized how much I love lifting. and yeah...I guess my body loves it. I have also learned, through this process of self improvement, that I am very competitive with myself. so upping my weights happened frequently, almost every session, because I wanted to do more and do better. :0)0 -
Awesome, Gadenni, you did FABULOUS!!!! That's amazing!
Beeps - my thighs had always been big until I stopped eating. Well, duh. Then they were so thin for so long that now that I'm building muscle again (they were big as a kid from ballet), I just can't get used to them. Plus, the whole water retention thing in them most days irritates me.
Did Stage 3/A today and LOVED it!!!0 -
Okay, so my thoughts on 3/A:
I thought the snatches were fun and not quite as difficult as I thought they'd be. I did 20lb DBs, but I think I'll try 25 next time.
Bent-over rows, I started where I left off in Stage 1 (80) but upped to 85.
I loved the one-legged DLs! LOVED! Did 20s. May try 25 next time.
Bench Press - 20DB
Dumbbell Single-Arm Overhead Squats were very awkward at first. But by the 3rd set, I felt better. I did 10s/20s.
Planks - first one was 100 seconds! Then down to 70, then up to 90 lol
Reverse Wood Chop, I did 2 sets at 20lbs but then did 15 on the last set and had much more control.
BWM I did about 2:45 the first time and 2:23 the second time. I can't believe I did the second one faster, but I didn't have to pause quite as much as on the first time! Weird.
I LOVED IT!0 -
Well, April, at least you know your thigh-development is muscular. That, I'd say, is AWESOME!
gadenni - very cool that you have managed to increase your weights (nearly) EVERY SINGLE TIME!. Fabulous!
Ummmmmmmmmm, you *loved* the Body Weight Matrix, April????? Is your head on straight????? omg - just thinking about it makes my legs hurt, lol. I expect you'll LOVE Stage 3 - sounds like your body has adjusted really well.
No work-out for me, today. Parent-teacher interviews tonight. Tomorrow, I weigh/measure/take photos. I'm ready to have THAT behind me (for another month...).0 -
Oh, I meant I love Stage 3! Not necessarily the BWM, though I like the competitiveness of it. I can't believe my second time was better, although, if I'm honest with myself, I think my lunge jumps were pretty pathetic. LOL
I'm not sure if I will workout today either. I'm thinking, if I'm not too tired after work, of doing one of Jillian Michael's workouts. I haven't done those in awhile and need a change in my cardio.0 -
Megan - glad you are getting back to it
emgel - Awesome NSV!!!
gadenni - great progress on Stage 1!!!
April - fantastic work on the BWM!!
I have had a sick kiddo all week and I'm exhausted and have no motivation. I finally got the courage to get on the scale today and gained a couple pounds over Thanksgiving, but honestly it's probably a combination of a lot of things and lack of motivation is probably at the top. I've really gotta start digging deep and getting back in the game!0 -
I have tried to post twice and MFP keeps eating my post! I must be hitting some weird key. I had written some funny stuff, but will just say a huge congrats to Gretchen, welcome to Stage 3 to April, congrats to emgel and on the muscle tone, and don't sweat the weight gain to Jennie and Beeps.0
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Just a quick checkin. I did #3 Stage 2B yesterday, and despite my split leg issues, all other weights went up, and I increased the risers on my step ups. I was pleased with my underhand pull downs - up to 60 on those and I will increase the next time as well. Oh and I do love those wide grip deadlifts! Back up to 70 on those now. Oh and I've been really pushing my shoulder/back posture exercises. I am getting so much better at being aware of my poor posture.
I am out for most of the day, my friend's father passed, she asked me to please come to the funeral etc. I have no idea how long I will be. Rock the day everyone!0 -
I ate popcorn last night and, therefore, skipped my month-end photos/measurements....for today.
Ugh.
Which means, FOR SURE, I have to get them in tomorrow. NO CARBS. LOW CALS. I want my "best foot forward!
I'll go lift, today, and have to weigh-in today, because the only scale I have access to is at the gym, and I won't be at the gym tomorrow. Yikes!
Damn popcorn....0 -
Girl, you're too hard on yourself! Popcorn may be a lot of carbs, but it's protein and a lot of other good stuff. Not to mention yummy! Have fun lifting! I actually did NOT workout yesterday. My hamstrings are still pretty darn sore, but I'm doing 3/B today anyway!0
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....it's likely the butter and salt that really did me in....
my tummy HAS "poof" today. Me no likey for photos!0 -
frig. Only dropped 0.2 lbs since my Wed weigh-in.
It's official.
I am NOT in the 140's for end-of-month reporting.
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Sue I am sorry to hear about the death of your friend's father. Hugs and thoughts coming yours and her way.
Beeps I am sorry you are not down like you wanted...damn that scale!
April I hope your hammies are feeling better soon.
I think I am off for a couple of days. My husband is leaving for deer hunting so he will be gone for 5 days. I will most likely not get my run in this weekend. I am anxious to start stage 2 though so perhaps Monday and if not then maybe Wed. we'll see. Thank goodness for the Y so I can lift when he is gone. I just doubt I will run since I prefer to go outside on the trails by our house for that.0 -
Girl, you're too hard on yourself! Popcorn may be a lot of carbs, but it's protein and a lot of other good stuff. Not to mention yummy! Have fun lifting! I actually did NOT workout yesterday. My hamstrings are still pretty darn sore, but I'm doing 3/B today anyway!
Oh yes feel the hamstring burn - wht a killer. I Still cant bend over/squat/pick things up etc etc like a normal person!0 -
Girl, you're too hard on yourself! Popcorn may be a lot of carbs, but it's protein and a lot of other good stuff. Not to mention yummy! Have fun lifting! I actually did NOT workout yesterday. My hamstrings are still pretty darn sore, but I'm doing 3/B today anyway!
Oh yes feel the hamstring burn - wht a killer. I Still cant bend over/squat/pick things up etc etc like a normal person!
Haha! I did B today.Man...YTWL is so tough! Especially doing it on the stability ball. I have a bench, the metal part of the whole apparatus gets in the way. Having to do it on the stability ball - after doing back extensions on the ball - really hurts your lower back. I only did 5 lbs, but that's ok.0 -
Hey ladies
I think I am getting back on track. Hubs is still having medical issues but manageable. my oldest has finally recovered.
I've been to the gym 4 times this week (???) I've lost track. Anyway, I am super sore in the glutes, quads, and hamstrings. Who would have thunk NRofAbs would work those areas.0 -
Hey ladies
I think I am getting back on track. Hubs is still having medical issues but manageable. my oldest has finally recovered.
I've been to the gym 4 times this week (???) I've lost track. Anyway, I am super sore in the glutes, quads, and hamstrings. Who would have thunk NRofAbs would work those areas.
YEA!!! I knew you could do it Mary! You just have to make time for yourself, otherwise you're no good for anyone else! So proud of you, girl!
whoop whoop, I did an incredible 2A workout today. Upped all my weight, AND did 3 reps instead of 2, including 3 60sec planks!!! I pushed 45 for the first time in my entire life! I added another riser and upped the weights on my step ups and static lunge!
Ok, I am a mass of jelly, I feel ever muscle I swear, but I feel GREAT!!0 -
Thanks SueBoo! And that's awesome for upping the weights. I lost a great deal of strength. Deadlifting 85 pounds just about ripped my fingers off when I was up to 120. OH well. I'm back and that's what matters.
I hear ya, Sue. I am and always been a mass of jelly. I am really focusing on cardio with NRof Abs unlike I did with NROL4W.0 -
When January rolls around, I'm going to restart NROLFA from the beginning. Right now I'm going to do some weird squat challenge for December. I am working on my push ups and doing planks and my physical therapy exercises. It's not much, but it's something while I'm holding it all together.
I am toying with the idea of running. For years now I have had in my head that I can't , because of my back. I didn't think I could ride anymore either, but I discovered that I can. It has been a year of doing things I thought I could not. So... I may go on the hunt for a pair of running shoes.0 -
Maniac I'm about to start phase 2. where are you at? I haven't had ANY DOMS all of phase 1. I want my heavy weights back.
Put me down for three NEWs. It's been hectic the last two week. Hopefully things will get back to normal, whatever that is. Trying to get to the gym three times this week starting tomorrow.0 -
Sam, the plan is to do 8 workouts of phase 1 and I have completed 4 of them.
The single deadlift and Romanian deadlifts does not give you DOMS? That's the culprit for my hamstrings.0 -
Those single leg RDLs really got my hams!0
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Maniac I'm about to start phase 2. where are you at? I haven't had ANY DOMS all of phase 1. I want my heavy weights back.
Put me down for three NEWs. It's been hectic the last two week. Hopefully things will get back to normal, whatever that is. Trying to get to the gym three times this week starting tomorrow.
I didn't have any DOMS with stage 1 either. It was really weird. No matter how much I upped the weights...but with 2 and especially 3! My goodness!!
NEW for me this week. I was too sore from stage 3 to even think about working on my pushups. I'll try to do so this week, though.
And maniac, yup - the RDLs are nuts! Love it!0
