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You know what?? Super-setting goblet squats and straight-leg deadlifts is friggin' HARD.
Just saying....
I have exercised everyday this week! Weird....well, yesterday was "yoga" - shouldn't really COUNT that as "exercise".
Anyway, hope to get a little cardio in this weekend. Have a good one, all!0 -
Beeps, that sounds like an awesome leg workout. I bet your glutes and hamstrings were burning!
Took the kids on a short bike ride (pulling 90lbs of kids in a bike trailer is a great cardio workout!), cleaned all day, and did some yard work to at least burn some calories. Hoping to lift tomorrow...no, I WILL lift tomorrow.0 -
I've put on 3 lbs this week, which is irritating but no biggie. If it wasn't for the fact my work trousers are tighter. I've been feeling off this week. I think it's TOM soon so I'd been wearing more comfortable ones. I put the normal ones back on and they're tight around my thighs.
Plus it's raining and my legs hurt so much from that workout.0 -
I've just been to the gym with hubby to get my head around stage 3. It really helps to have him with me while I figure these out. He can watch me and help with my form. He also pushes me to try heavier weights which is good. I still go for lighter weights, he hands me heavier than I would go for. Most of the time he's right.
I'm looking forward to this stage, although I know I am going to get confused with the YT whatever thingy. Also the reverse wood chop, it catches on my upper arm as I pull across. I will do this with a jacket on to protect my bingo wings!!!!0 -
Rachel I know I practiced those stage 3 moves using my broom stick and my barbie weights at home before heading to the gym. I was so afraid of looking like an idiot. Then again. The New Rules moves look so alien compared to what everyone else in the gym is doing that I get stared at anyway. Luckily nobody knows if I'm doing it wrong lol.
Idiot maneuver of the week: I was working through my DL warm up sets. The plan was to break 100 last night. So I had to keep swapping out the plates. Well I made a critical error. I left an extra 5lb plate in ONE side of the bar, so my bar was unevenly weighted. Duh! (forehead smack) I'm so luck I didn't hurt myself. I felt weird the first set, but then I guess I just adjusted my grip and went with it. On the bright side, I did 3x8@105lbs.
ANd my glutes are screaming. First time since getting back tot he weights Woo hoo!0 -
Speaking of body issues, I have an indentation where the different layers of my glutes overlap. I yoga pants I look like I have a panty line(I'm a thong only girl). Though I must say my butt has rounded out nicely and hubby agrees
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chubby - my glutes aren't hurting at all....they just don't fire. I think it all feels like quad work (well, I need another "form check" on my deadlifts....not sure why I am not feeling them). I'm going to sub out squats, for awhile (my quads are already dominant!) and try and do some "weighted glute bridges" instead. And, see if my personal trainer can show me how to do a 'reverse hack squat' - which i'm told should help with glutes.
rachie - stage 3 is AWESOME!!! You'll love it!
samntha - wow - 105 lbs is AWESOME!!
PS - i hate thongs....not sure why they ever caught on, but, boy, did I miss the memo on that one!0 -
Hi everyone. I have been lurking for a while, getting ready to start this program. Monday I finally did it so now i've done through 1a2.
For shakes we have the Oster personal blender which is kind of like the magic bullet only cheaper. The blender container doubles as the drink container so it's super easy to use and toss in the dishwasher.
Next Monday in will squat with the Oly bar. Just used lesser weight curling bars this week. Happy weekend everyone from sunny California!0 -
I have the kind of butt that will create permanent panty lines. I HATE panty lines. I video taped myself at work giving a presentation as an intern for my portfolio wearing really nice khaki pants, and I couldn't concentrate on what I was seeing because all I saw was my underwear. I even had an amazingly rude person call me out on my panty lines. I've been wearing thongs since. Hell, I even get lines when I wear full coverage "guaranteed not to give you lines panties". Needless to say I only wear bikinis under jeans. If you buy a large enough size, you don't get permanent wedgie.
For my DL my new goal is to get back up to body weight. I like going heavy. My goals have little to do with weight and my body at this point. I'm happy with what I have achieved this past year.0 -
Speaking of body issues, I have an indentation where the different layers of my glutes overlap. I yoga pants I look like I have a panty line(I'm a thong only girl). Though I must say my butt has rounded out nicely and hubby agrees
I am so glad I am not the only person with this issue! I don't really like thongs, but I've been forced to wear them with everything but jeans. I still "look" like I have a panty line. And even with loose clothing. Weird.
Way to go on the DLs!!!!
Welcome Ari!
Beeps, the goblet squats always make me use my glutes more vs the back squat. Must be something about the different position and my body(i have short legs for my body and i am certain it affects how i squat). Those glute bridges sound ouchy:)0 -
It's so hard not to get discouraged sometimes. I weighted myself this morning I knew it was going to be bad TOM and I feel bloated, yep I'm about 4 lbs heavier. However I am not any bigger. My hips and chest are exactly the same and my waist is SMALLER!! It feels totally crazy.
Off to drink lots of water and have breakfast. Eggs and bacon. Mmmmmm.0 -
Nice to see you have a good attitude about it. I don't know why people even weigh themselves during TOM. SOme people can naturally be as much as 5 lbs heavier. Step away from the scale. Easter must be close because it's chocolate molding day. mmmmmm0
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Sounds like you're making nice progress if your waist is smaller. I always see an increase the week before TOM and during. Then I usually see a loss after if I don't indulge too much:)0
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chubby - my glutes aren't hurting at all....they just don't fire. I think it all feels like quad work (well, I need another "form check" on my deadlifts....not sure why I am not feeling them). I'm going to sub out squats, for awhile (my quads are already dominant!) and try and do some "weighted glute bridges" instead. And, see if my personal trainer can show me how to do a 'reverse hack squat' - which i'm told should help with glutes.
rachie - stage 3 is AWESOME!!! You'll love it!
samntha - wow - 105 lbs is AWESOME!!
PS - i hate thongs....not sure why they ever caught on, but, boy, did I miss the memo on that one!
Beeps, I did straight leg deadlifts on Saturday and I am SORE! Glutes and hammies! OW OW OW OW OW! I felt them right from the first one. Try 'em! You can't help but push with those glutes!
ETA oh, I see you have! I'm amazed you don't get a good glute workout with SL DLs! But those reverse hack squats ought to for sure from the vid I just looked at!0 -
Right guys, a bit of advice please - So I was just about to start stage 5 about 2 months ago. I had two weeks off as I was doing a fitness instructors course and too exhausted to do both then found out I'm pregnant and felt too sick and exhausted to start the next stage. Now I am feeling like I have a bit more energy and want to pick up some heavy things again but not sure what to do. I DO NOT want to go back to stage 1. Don't think I should pick up where I left off as a part from anything I won't do it justice and I was making really good progress before. So do i totally switch and try another program for a while and if so what? Any recommendations?0
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First of all CONGRATS!! What a lovely happy reason to interrupt NROL4W. I'm not sure if you have the resources right now, but I suggest a trainer - someone who has helped pregnant women who lift. I personally have no experience so I'm not going to offer any ideas, but I wish you good luck with both the pregnancy and the weight training!! So nice to see you back here on the boards!0
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Are straight deadlifts the same as Romanian deadlifts? I did those for the first time last week and talk about a glute/hamstring workout. My hamstrings are still hurting.
The lovely scale is back up today, continuing my awesome plateau, but I know in my heart I had a good week: lifted 3 times AND got in an 8-mile long run. So take that scale!
liv - Congrats!!!
What wonderful news. I would just pick up where you left off, but that's me. Since 5 is a repeat of 3, it's not like you don't know the exercises. Just ease back into it. 0 -
samantha - saw your pics on your profile...way to celebrate your body & successes!
ari - welcome!
venom - hang in there...and cheers to the smaller waist!!
liv - I agree with kmsairam. go ahead and start back on stage 5, but cut the weights from where you left off in stage 3. I also agree with sue, if you can find a trainer that specializes in lifting while pregnant that would be cool. you could also try to get advice from the author...someone on this thread got some great advice and a free book from Alwyn.
rachie - I will catch up to you soon in stage 3! only one more workout for stage 2...
so, I went on vacation the end of last week. for some reason, no exercise for 3 days and lots of french fries. Yesterday, I went back at it full steam: workout 2A4 and 4 miles of running.0 -
Are straight deadlifts the same as Romanian deadlifts? I did those for the first time last week and talk about a glute/hamstring workout. My hamstrings are still hurting.
Not sure what you mean by 'straight' deadlifts but romanian are different than a standard deadlift and definitely work the hamstrings more.0 -
Hey guys!
I have lots of catching up to do in regards to reading everyone's posts! My ankle/knee finally seemed to sort itself out. I think it was the mixture of bad shoes and the dreadmill. The pullback was really aggravating it. I ran outside on Saturday with the bad shoes and it was so much better (besides the nice feeling of shin splints on Sunday!). My new shoes should be here by Wednesday so I will only have to put up with one short/easy run with the crappy sneaks. Today is Stage 3 A2 today! I'm a bit on the hungrier side since I'm trying to reign in my eating just a bit. I don' think I'm actually "hungry" but rather just feeling snacky.0 -
I don't think a straight-leg deadlift and a romanian deadlift are the same thing....but am now unsure. I don't have youtube access at work, so will remain confused through the day!
livlovra - congrats! I wouldn't start over....I'd just pick right back up where you left off and carry on!
Straight-leg deadlifts do work my hams and my glutes - but I probably am not lifting enough weight.
Today, I lift!0 -
Are straight deadlifts the same as Romanian deadlifts? I did those for the first time last week and talk about a glute/hamstring workout. My hamstrings are still hurting.
Not sure what you mean by 'straight' deadlifts but romanian are different than a standard deadlift and definitely work the hamstrings more.
stiff leg deadlifts and romanian deadlifts are not the same. the range of motion is greater in SLDL and the knees can bend a bit in RDLs.0 -
DLs: Yep, what icuconley said. http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/rdl-vs-sldl.html
Liv-congrats! I'd pick back up where you left off but ease into it gently and make sure you're eating and drinking enough.
Hoping to lift today. Got some cardio in yesterday. The scale is down 0.8lbs today....it's going to be a great Monday!0 -
Hi Guys
I have been a bit quiet after my rest week (definitely needed it). Did S2 B4 yesterday - will do each workout one more time this week and start stage 3 next week.
Hope everyone has been doing well! I haven't increased my weights much/at all really during stage 2 - is this usual?0 -
DLs: Yep, what icuconley said. http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/rdl-vs-sldl.html
I see... Stage 7 calls for Romanian. Maybe I felt it for the first time because I finally upped my weights. That and 4 sets of 15 reps.
TOM for me... not motivated to do anything today but eat comfort food and curl up with a good book. Didn't lift. Ate like crap. Oh well...
I upped weights a little in Stage 2, but the stages are so short, you can't really get too far. Most of stage 2 for me was all about balance and learning those new moves.0 -
I bookmarked that site on the SLDL v Romanian DL....looking at that, I can say that I've NEVER done the SLDL like that! I've only taken it to mid-calf level!!! But, yes, the Romanian DL feels more like a "squat" to me, frankly.0
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Hey everyone...so, I did a spin class today and am looking forward to wrapping up stage two tomorrow. How strict are you guys about the 48 hour thing? I worked out at 5p on Sunday, but I want to workout at 5a tomorrow.0
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Chiming in! We went to Disney World last week. I thought I would surely gain but got on the scale this am. Holding steady.
Can't seem to get back in the gym though. Too much to do.
Keep STRONG ladies.0 -
Thanks everyone looks like I'll pick up stage 5 this week. Whoop woop0
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This morning was Stage 3 A1, I loved it. My legs hurt, but I really enjoyed this.
That being said, I am in a strange place right now. I really do have 2 voices in my head (well not really, really).
2 friends of mine - one has been doing the 3 day diet, has lost close to 30lbs and you can notice it. The other is a cardio bunny and not eating enough, but still the weight is falling off her and you can see it. I am busting my *kitten* and eating what I consider a healthy amount per day. I have not lost much weight the last 10 weeks, although I have lost some inches. But you can't see my results. So voice 1 is telling me to cut back on calories and start crazy cardio again.
But then voice 2 screams at me for being stupid. Carry on with what I am doing, I know my results will be great in the end, theres no fast easy fix to this, I got fat, I need to work at getting healthy again.
I will always listen to voice 2, however its hard at the moment. I want my pants to be too big. I want people to notice some changes. I want to see results in my body. And I want it fast. I want way too much, and I know this will pass. But today I want it all!!!!0
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