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Ladies, I'm already obsessed with this, and I just started. I'm worried about after I finish stage 1 and I go on vacation for 3 weeks. Trying to figure out how many weights I can pack in my small car along with all our vacation stuff.... wondering if just body weight stuff will keep me over 3 weeks, or if I have to look at guest gym membership on vacation. Yes, I can see all of your eyes rolling back in your heads. LOL!
I would totally look into a guest membership at a gym! Its not the end of the world to take a break, but if you can keep it going, do it!
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deksgrl: I hope you're not flying if you plan on putting weights in your luggage! Talk about baggage fees!! LOL!! Seriously, I hope you have a wonderful vacation, and we aren't rolling our eyes. I never book a room anymore unless the hotel has a weight area..lol!
We are staying a week with friends and 2 weeks at a rental house, so no hotel gym. Our hosts will be looking at me strangely when I ask for a mop handle and go around their garden filling two buckets with rocks.
TRX trainers are great to suspension and body weight work when you are traveling. They are expensive (like $200), but you could probably get just about the same with some rope and handles, http://www.trxtraining.com/products/trx-home.
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Ladies, I'm already obsessed with this, and I just started. I'm worried about after I finish stage 1 and I go on vacation for 3 weeks. Trying to figure out how many weights I can pack in my small car along with all our vacation stuff.... wondering if just body weight stuff will keep me over 3 weeks, or if I have to look at guest gym membership on vacation. Yes, I can see all of your eyes rolling back in your heads. LOL!
I would totally look into a guest membership at a gym! Its not the end of the world to take a break, but if you can keep it going, do it!
...and NONE of us are rolling our eyes!
I have gotten one week gym memberships when I travel for a period of time - they are a little pricy but not too bad (sometimes buying a month works out cheaper). You can use your friend's address and tell them you are interested in joining and get the free passes (sometimes you get a whole week free, sometimes its just a couple of days). They do make you listen to the whole talk about how great the gym is though so plan for an extra 30 minutes for that.0 -
Julie - welcome back
Sue - I wouldn't do the full 120 sec on the planks. I'd do it for 60 sec and try to do the more difficult versions. But that's just my opinion.
deks - I would definitely look into getting a guest membership for a couple weeks if that's what you want to do on vacation.
I'm 6 for 6 on my streak. Plus my weight is finally going down!!! I started Jan around 158 and I was 152 this morning. :bigsmile:0 -
I'm with jennie on the planks issue - don't have time for 2-minute planks! I keep my work at 60 seconds, but just get more progressive in the planks I choose.
Here's a link that helped me recognize what "progression" means:
http://www.wannabebig.com/training/general-physical-preparedness-core-strength-and-conditioning/plank-progressions-for-killer-abs/0 -
HI all
Well my legs are dying from my day 1 squats - I've been hobbiling round work that last two days avoiding stairs where possible - and jogging down them quickly when not as it hurts less. They better shape up as it's workout 2 tomorrow - mind you I'm starting light on the deadlifts, need to sort out my form as I've never done them before. Though I guy a work did go through them with me. (his max is 220kg!!!!!).
I just keep reminding myself about how good I'll looks in a year :laugh:0 -
Sorry for your DOMs, newme. But, yep, just keep on keeping on and you won't regret it.
As you've already written - FORM FIRST! Don't worry about how heavy you are going (just yet). Make sure your form is awesome....watch youtube videos (rippetoe comes to mind...)....have a gym trainer or a gym employee watch you, or video-tape you, so that you have the right idea going forward.
GREAT JOB!0 -
Did my NROL today like I planned
yay me!!! Feeling pretty ok with everything - except the step ups... what did you guys start with for weights and step hieght? Right now doing it at home so struggling to find a proper "step"
Perhapys yoga tomorrow or some cardio???
And I have to vent for a minute... I hate my midsection!!! If I could just get rid of my flabby belly I would be happy... I know that I can't just get rid of it but ugh I wish!!! That is really the only part of my body that I am unhappy with... hopefully with overall toning and losing a few pounds it will get a little better... hopefully0 -
There you all go blowing up the thread again. And then it's dead on the weekend when I can hang out
Beeps love the pants idea and situation, yay for smaller pants lol I wish I had someone who could hem my pants. Anybody else notice that they changed the lengths on women's pants. I swear I used to be a regular, and now I'm forced to buy "short" or "petite". It's almost like the manufacturers think women should wear heels everywhere. No thank you. I'm on my feet 8 hours a day. I know some of my co-workers do it, but this chick can't. As a side note I went thrift shopping and got the cutest shoes. I call them my wicked witch of the west shoes. Patent leather black half boots with laces lol. I also picked up a few pairs of cheap pants and let me tell you it feels so good to wear pants that FIT!. THe pair I have on now are marked 6P (US). Sounds a little too much like vanity sizing to me. At my absolute smallest I was never less than an 8 because of my hip bones.
Sue, HI! I hope you enjoy stage 4. Is that the dreaded BWM stage?
Maniac, I have been having trouble sticking with ABS as well. I think it's just too far afield of NROL4W, so we don't like it. I honestly don't know anybody that's actually finished it. Beeps, did you get all the way through?
It's great to hear about everyone increasing weight. To the newbies, welcome, and never feel bad about your starting weight. I started with body weight this time last year and by September I was lifting my body weight. Now if feels weird to clap about increasing to 10lbs, but last night I stuck around for the barbie lifting after my step class. I did fine with it. No pain, and I can actually feel it a little today. I used 5 for tris and lats, but 10 for bis. When I get back up to 20lbs, I'll start lifting again. I know I'm going to have to cut all my arm exercises and dead lifts by half and I will NEVER do a burpee again. I'll go back to running intervals for my metabolic training. I've also been swimming every Sunday.
Streak 6 for 6 cals, and I exercised all scheduled days. I have to miss this Friday for a banquet, but I'm already planning tp switch with a rest day to keep that streak going woo hoo.0 -
Hello! I am new to focusing on strength training (it was all body pump previously). My gym has activtrax and it seems like the workouts are short and too easy. I know the book makes it seem like it should be "less is more" but can that be right??0
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Taraane, what stage are you in the program? Stage one is easy. It's more like a "prep stage".
1. must learn proper form
2. increase weights because most women underestimate how much they can lift.
Plus, as each stage progresses the longer the workout becomes and difficult.0 -
Completed B#5 this morning.
I used husbands big boy weights for deadlift, felt good. Harder than the silly little bar they have at the gym.
The shoulder press - still so hard but I made it.
Lunges - what can I say about these? I better get a rocking bum after all these lunges!!!!!
I hope I enjoy Stage 2 as much as Stage 1, but I have my doubts. Stage 2 looks scary and intense. But I made a commitment to see this trough and I will.0 -
Hello! I am new to focusing on strength training (it was all body pump previously). My gym has activtrax and it seems like the workouts are short and too easy. I know the book makes it seem like it should be "less is more" but can that be right??
taraane - what is activtrax? I agree with manic on the "why" of stage one. The workouts are pretty quick, but they are by no means easy if you are lifting the appropriate amount of weight. when you are lifting something heavy 15 times, you should be spent at the end!
rachie - sounds like you are progressing!!0 -
I'm really excited because my man went looking for what he thought was his one remaining piece of weight lifting equipment from the 90's and he found he still had...... his bench with the leg extension thing, and a stand for the barbell. And he still has the bar and pulley thing for lat pull downs that he is going to set up for me too. So, I'm over the moon. I thought I was just going to have to just make do and do modified exercises when necessary, but now I should be able to do everything at home. Now all I need is a swiss ball. And as a bonus, he says he is going to start using it again too.0
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Vicki - you want a bench (even at home) that, when your working leg is raised onto the bench, you have a right angle in that leg. So, the height will be dependent on YOUR height and YOUR calf length. You can try starting on a regular stair in your house, or perhaps an actual "stepping stool" style of bench (probably this is an 8" step). But, eventually, you are going to want to be at a 16" or 18" or 20" or 22" bench - whatever is going to work for you. Don't go up in ANY weights, until you are on the bench that puts your leg at a right angle. FORM FIRST!0
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Rachie, nice work!!!
Last night I did S1B7! Gah, I'm close to being done! With that said, I had made it my goal over this month to DL #100. For those of you who I am friends with on here ... you already know this ... but .... I met my goal! Last week my husband was doing them with me and just said "lift this." I did and it was SO heavy to me. It was #125 so I only did it once. Last night I just told myself if I did #125 once I could do 100# 8x and I did, for 3 reps. Also, I FINALLY broke through my shoulder press plateau. I did not think I would ever be able to press more than 20#. I think I was on a high from the DLs, but I was able to use 25# dumbbells for the shoulder press.
All I can really say is that I am so pumped to see what these other stages have in store! Also, I will call myself 6.5/7 for the streak. I don't feel comfortable saying my walk day was an exercise day but it wasn't completely a rest day so I'm giving it a 0.5
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samntha - I didn't make it through NROL4Abs. I finished the first 2 stages, but stage 3 just had WAY too many "finicky" moves, for my taste. I mean, turkish get-ups?? What's the point?? If you make ONE form error, you've ruined the WHOLE THING. Give me something simple, in a compound move, and I'll do it. But make me do this, then that, then something else, all to get at, what, my abs?? Not when simple plank progression will do, thank you very much.
But, I am about to launch into NROL4Life....the moves look "simple" - and yet, I'm advanced enough to actually do the Level 3 or Level 4 moves, right from the start!0 -
FEBRUARY STREAK CHALLENGE:
Beeps2011 daily work-outs
samntha14 <daily cals + daily work-outs
suelegal daily work-outs
manic4titans <daily cals of 1400
LB2LL daily work-outs
emgel stick to slow carb diet
jenniet04 daily work-outs
chubbycowgirl NO weighing on scale
mcbellnz 1-per-week cheat meals ONLY
sara4159 <1,800 calories per day
katwhelton daily macros
gadenni daily protein of 110g
tennesseeleig 4 work-outs per week (3 weights)
blacknivory 3 NROL4W work-outs per week
lcuconley daily work-outs
Alright, ladies, its time to give me your WEEK 1 RESULTS.0 -
For me, I do not think I will get a work-out in today - I have to leave work early to get my kids (and myself) to the dentist. So, no time to squeeze in a work-out!
That means my first week results are: 60 -
rachie - you'll love Stage 2. I PROMISE.
deks - GREAT NEWS! yahoo!0 -
LB2LL - Well done on the DL. Wow, thats great.0
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I don't feel like counting my walking day so my first week results are 6/7.
(Thanks rachie!)0 -
LB2LL - GREAT job on the DL!!
My feb streak is not at all going well right now, i get a 2 for the first week. BUT i opened my diary up today to friends (1) for more accountability and (2) so ppl can see what I eat when I eat slow carb. So if you look at it just start from today moving forward lol.
I will finish Stage 3 tomorrow and start Stage 4 on Monday (I never take the break in between) and I need to ramp up the running next week as my first 10 miler of the year is in April.
way to go everyone!0 -
FEBRUARY STREAK CHALLENGE:
Beeps2011 daily work-outs
samntha14 <daily cals + daily work-outs
suelegal daily work-outs
manic4titans <daily cals of 1400
LB2LL daily work-outs
emgel stick to slow carb diet
jenniet04 daily work-outs
chubbycowgirl NO weighing on scale
mcbellnz 1-per-week cheat meals ONLY
sara4159 <1,800 calories per day
katwhelton daily macros
gadenni daily protein of 110g
tennesseeleig 4 work-outs per week (3 weights)
blacknivory 3 NROL4W work-outs per week
lcuconley daily work-outs
Alright, ladies, its time to give me your WEEK 1 RESULTS.
Today isn't over yet BUT I have my meals planned out . 7 out 70 -
FEBRUARY STREAK CHALLENGE:
Beeps2011 daily work-outs
samntha14 <daily cals + daily work-outs
suelegal daily work-outs
manic4titans <daily cals of 1400
LB2LL daily work-outs
emgel stick to slow carb diet
jenniet04 daily work-outs
chubbycowgirl NO weighing on scale
mcbellnz 1-per-week cheat meals ONLY
sara4159 <1,800 calories per day
katwhelton daily macros
gadenni daily protein of 110g
tennesseeleig 4 work-outs per week (3 weights)
blacknivory 3 NROL4W work-outs per week
lcuconley daily work-outs
Alright, ladies, its time to give me your WEEK 1 RESULTS.
Today isn't over yet BUT I have my meals planned out . 7 out 7
Great job Titans!
I'm on day 4 in a row, total of 5 for 7.0 -
Are you ladies doing any HIIT cardio on your non-lifting days? I have to admit..I TRY to be consistent with going on the off days, but sometimes I just dismiss it altogether. Haha. And this is coming from a former cardio junkie!0
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Are you ladies doing any HIIT cardio on your non-lifting days? I have to admit..I TRY to be consistent with going on the off days, but sometimes I just dismiss it altogether. Haha. And this is coming from a former cardio junkie!
YES!!
The first time around I didn't add cardio. (well, some but not enough to make a difference. ) I became stronger but I didn't lose fat. This time around , I am focusing on form, fat loss, and strength.
If you are looking to lose fat, I highly recommend adding cardio or it's possible you won't see the results you want.0 -
Are you ladies doing any HIIT cardio on your non-lifting days? I have to admit..I TRY to be consistent with going on the off days, but sometimes I just dismiss it altogether. Haha. And this is coming from a former cardio junkie!
Yup!
It's funny that you said this because my interval sprint days used to be my favorite. Now, my lifting days are my favorite and cardio is like "meh" to me.0 -
My prgram is a little different than NR. I like to go 6 days a week to stay focused on the nutrition aspect. For some reason when I don't go, it's easier to eat crap.0
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kr38 - well, I *did* do the HIIT on my "off-days" when doing NROL4W.
But, since October, 2012, I went down to only ONE day of cardio, per week! YIKOS!! (and, yes, I was a 25+ year cardio-gym-rat!).
The results? For me, my scale weight dropped and dropped and dropped when I laid off the cardio.
For this February streak challenge - I'm back up to 3 x weekly cardio (+ 3 x weekly weights), and aim for 4 x weekly cardio....but, I swear, if my scale weight goes UP, at ALL, I'm dumping the cardio faster than you can say, "wtf"?!?!?!?
for me, as it turns out, cardio makes me HUNGRY - so, no wonder, for 25+ years, I did ALL THAT CARDIO and, yep, I just ATE MORE THAN I SHOULD HAVE.
This is just me. But, it is a different viewpoint than some of the other posts, re: cardio.
If your scale-weight is NOT budging, and you WANT it to budge, I would suggest laying OFF the cardio, permitting your body the rest/recovery time (48 hours) that it needs, and keep your 3 x weekly weight-training!
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