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I can only think of two other things; get rid of the bed in the spare room (which means nowhere for friends and family to sleep when they visit!), or sell the stuff, hurt my SO's feelings in the process, and join the gym. Oh, one more - win the lottery and buy a mansion with its own gym. Hey, I like that one!
MissMaggie--I'd have a hard time with squat racks in my living room, too. Could you put them in the spare room, in place of the bed--and get a good-quality air mattress or two for your guests? Maybe you could push the weight equipment to one end of the room when you have visitors? It makes more sense to me to truly use and enjoy the rooms you have--all the time--instead of keeping them for occasional visitors....
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What about a Murphy or wallbed? I agree with dandelion, makes sense to use the room as you need it but with a wallbed you still have a place for visitors.0 -
Thank you, thank you, thank you everybody! Your input really helped me to see the problem logically: It really is silly to make myself miserable when we have another room that we hardly ever use: We have an easily dismantled bed in the spare bedroom - one of those with an old-style iron frame - so we are going to take it apart and move all the equipment into there for me to use regularly. Then when visitors come we will move the equipment to the garden shed and put the bed up again. It's so simple now that I write it here - I'm embarrassed I didn't find the solution on my own!0
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Maggie that's exactly what i did- ever since things went downhill in this country people have been reluctant to visit, so my guestroom is now my gym! Wouldn't take too much effort to spruce it up if someone did stay, but mostly it's alllll mine.0
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So today when I got out of the shower and twisted around to check out my back, there was no little roll of back fat there, even with the twisting. Just a reminder that the effects of this program are cumulative. Even though I'm sure I would have liked Stage 6, I think I really needed the kick in the butt of Stage 7. Planning to repeat these workouts for a total of 12. Also really loving eating at maintenance and suspect I should have done that earlier. Oh well. Live and learn. Keep on lifting heavy. It works if you give it time and feed your body.
Glad you found a good solution MissMaggie so that you can stick with it. That's what it's all about. Making the program work for you whether it's modifying moves when injured, getting new equipment or focusing on form, it's all progress.0 -
Great post, kcfaber!!
Today is a cardio day, for me....and stretching - TONS of stretching. My glutes are SORE.0 -
@MissMaggie - Your embarrassment made me laugh... I do that all the time with my husband. Get flustered over some really complicated issue and he points out the most simple solution. That's awesome that you have a guest room! We have a treadmill in our bedroom, and I HATE it - it takes up so much room. But there's no where else to put it, and I've gotten so much use out of it that it's worth the sacrifice.
@KC - YAY! What a great NSV.
@Beeps - you're just a little ahead of me, right? I was going to do my first 3.B today, but I'm having various pangs in my legs and back when I move around. Plus the kids had a dentist appointment today, so the morning was shot. So I gave myself permission to take the day off and celebrated with some ice cream! HA! But I DID measure it out first, instead of just eating out of the container. 1/2 cup is not much. But I enjoyed it. And stopped. :happy:
So I'll start do my 3.B tomorrow. I like the shoulder exercise too. I tend to lose weight from the top down - my shoulders and arms get really thin, but I'm still squishy in my lower belly and hips. So I need extra help to keep my shoulders from looking bony.0 -
birdy - I have to stop and congratulate you for the measuring/portioning of the ice cream and then STOPPING. My goodness - now THAT is "self-control"!! Good for you!
I just finished up my third Workout B in Stage 3 yesterday. So, I've got one more (of each of A and
to go and then I'm done - the stages just start moving faster and faster (I find).
LIke you, birdy, I'm really slight up top - with the lovely pear bottom. So, I really like the upper-body work (because it "shows" faster on my physique). And, frankly, I'd like more bicep and tricep work, too....while I'm a believer in "compound exercises", it really does feel like some muscle groups (bis/tris) aren't worked to fatigue in this program.0 -
Morning, all... I can't remember if i introduced myself in this particular thread or not, so, just briefly--I'm just starting the program (tomorrow's S1, B2) and really loving it. I'm just shy of 40, working mom of 2 boys, trying to shed the last 10-15ish pounds of fat as I get strong and fit.
So, my thought of the day (other than TGIF!!) is: I'm starving in the middle of the night since I started lifting. Even on the higher-calorie days, I've woken up hungry. Last night I had to have some peanut butter at about 3 am. I hope this means my metabolism's being nicely revved up? I'm also losing weight again after a several week plateau, so I'm pretty happy!
Anyway, happy Friday to everyone
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Morning, ladies!! Just stopping by to say hi and vent a little frustration. I over extended myself with picking up extra pump classes this week and will only get one lifting day in. I'm in stage 6 so I'm thinking about just trashing the rest of the stage, calling it my rest week, and moving on.0
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Hi Amanda! I haven't had hunger in the middle of the night....so, unsure what that is all about. But, if you are tracking the calories, and they fit within your daily ratio, I wouldn't worry about "when" you are eating them! (Lifting DOES make one HUNGRY!)
allabt - I agree that calling this a "rest week" makes the most sense. Carry on!0 -
Amanda ~ Cant say I've actually gotten up in the middle of the night because I was hungry, but I have DEFINITELY woken up hungry!! Couldnt eat my breakfast fast enough! hahaAlso really loving eating at maintenance and suspect I should have done that earlier. Oh well. Live and learn. Keep on lifting heavy. It works if you give it time and feed your body.
I have actually JUST decided to start eating at maintenance for a while. I figure I need a break from a calorie deficit and just really need to start actually trusting the program (since I never ate at maintenance at the beginning as the book suggests). Just a question about the book calculations - how do you really decipher between an "Active workout" and a "Strenuous workout"? Would my lifting days be considered strenuous?0 -
Or is the "strenuous" only if you have an active job on top of working out?
(sorry if this is explained in the book... I just dont have my copy with me at work today!)0 -
@DarkAngel - Strenuous would be if you also worked a very active job on top of lifting for the day. Otherwise lifting alone is just "active workout"
@kcfaber - GREAT NSV!! I'm hoping for the same thing any time!
@Birdy - I was pleasantly surprised to find recently that the servings that I've been giving my boys was in fact 1/2 cup. I'd been measuring the same way for a long time, but never thought to check to see if it was actually 1/2 cup. It's not much, but good for you for stopping! Ice cream is my biggest downfall (of course I generally serve myself more than I give my boys!).
@Amanda - welcome! I've never gotten up in the middle of the night hungry, but I'm definitely more hungry since I started lifting. Are you eating at maintenance as the book suggests? If not, you may want to increase your calories. (by the way - I have 4 boys - aren't they great?!)
So finished workout S1, 5B today. This was the first week I've noticed DOMS. Actually makes me feel good that I'm working my body hard.0 -
I did it! I stayed on the ball for two sets of prone jackknife! Obviously I'm proud of myself. :-). It's the little things, ya know.0
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I did it! I stayed on the ball for two sets of prone jackknife! Obviously I'm proud of myself. :-). It's the little things, ya know.
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Thanks! For some reason I had a tough time staying on the ball the first day. I bought a larger ball, so maybe that was it. Either way, I'm just glad I managed today.0
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Oh dear. I have a problem, and would appreciate some thoughts if anybody has time.
We live out in the country, and there is a gym in a nearby town, but it really isn't very good. I bought a barbell, dumbbells and a swiss ball, and I've just finished stage 1 (now on AMRAPs). I was balancing the barbell on kitchen chairs for squats, but it wasn't very stable. We have a large, L-shaped living room, and I have been using the 'round-the-corner' end for working out. For my birthday, my SO has bought me a pair of squat stands, which do the job but they are bigger than we expected, and completely dominate the room now. I suddenly feel very depressed about what is happening to my home - I am very visually oriented, and the sight of all the equipment is really upsetting me. The weights etc were relatively easy to hide away, but the squat stands are just massive and are the final straw somehow. We do not have another room to use (and no basement, no garage), so I am completely stuck. I am very into the program - this isn't any kind of excuse for stopping, in case you were wondering!
Should I just try hard to get used to the equipment, or sell it all (and lose money) or what?!
Buy a screen or two to go infront?0 -
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Buy a screen or two to go infront?
Thanks Allabtim, but we've solved it now - we've got rid of a bedroom! I'm so happy!0 -
Hi Amanda! I haven't had hunger in the middle of the night....so, unsure what that is all about. But, if you are tracking the calories, and they fit within your daily ratio, I wouldn't worry about "when" you are eating them! (Lifting DOES make one HUNGRY!)
allabt - I agree that calling this a "rest week" makes the most sense. Carry on!
Lifting makes me ravenous, and the heavier I lift the more I want to eat.0 -
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Buy a screen or two to go infront?
Thanks Allabtim, but we've solved it now - we've got rid of a bedroom! I'm so happy!
Ooops! Happy lifting!!0 -
Oh boy! I feel myself slipping backwards. I am a little more than halfway through stage 1 and I think I've started getting bored with alternating the same 2 workouts week after week. I am ready to mix things up and within the last week or so I have started reverting back to my old ways (lots of cardio, and taking classes again). I haven't done an NROL workout for about a week now.
Did anyone else find themselves in this same rut? Am I missing something here? Is stage 1 the longest of the stages? I feel like it's taking forever. I really want this to work, but I am seriously starting to wonder
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right there with you all on the hunger. so very hungry. can't believe I waited this long to up my calories to maintenance. may have to increase more from here. it's got to be the lifting because I don't remember being this hungry when I was just running.0
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right there with you all on the hunger. so very hungry. can't believe I waited this long to up my calories to maintenance. may have to increase more from here. it's got to be the lifting because I don't remember being this hungry when I was just running.
I'm sure it is the lifting too. I've never known anything like it!0 -
Oh boy! I feel myself slipping backwards. I am a little more than halfway through stage 1 and I think I've started getting bored with alternating the same 2 workouts week after week. I am ready to mix things up and within the last week or so I have started reverting back to my old ways (lots of cardio, and taking classes again). I haven't done an NROL workout for about a week now.
Did anyone else find themselves in this same rut? Am I missing something here? Is stage 1 the longest of the stages? I feel like it's taking forever. I really want this to work, but I am seriously starting to wonder
If you're not enjoying it, skip ahead to stage 2. Stage 1 is just to get a base going.
Oh and yes, Stage 1 is the longest one. The rest are much shorter.0 -
DarkAngel - I would agree that NROL4W describes "strenuous activity" as working out when you already have an active lifestyle (i.e. your workday isn't "sedentary"....like mine...)
I like jen's idea, re: boredom in Stage 1 - if your body is up to it (and your form is very good), just move right onto Stage 2 and carry on!) Going back to cardio is going to lead to wherever it lead before - doing the same thing, you're gonna get the same result.
I had to skip my work-out, today, due to work constraints. That makes me sad. But, because of the Good Friday holiday, next week, I had an "extra" Stage 3 work-out, anyway...so, it'll all be okay.
Finally, I did my photos/measurements, today. My March holiday DEFINITELY affected my results. Which made me cry a little bit....but, I have April, May and June left to really get 'er done....so, I can still do this!0 -
Oh boy! I feel myself slipping backwards. I am a little more than halfway through stage 1 and I think I've started getting bored with alternating the same 2 workouts week after week. I am ready to mix things up and within the last week or so I have started reverting back to my old ways (lots of cardio, and taking classes again). I haven't done an NROL workout for about a week now.
Did anyone else find themselves in this same rut? Am I missing something here? Is stage 1 the longest of the stages? I feel like it's taking forever. I really want this to work, but I am seriously starting to wonder
If you're not enjoying it, skip ahead to stage 2. Stage 1 is just to get a base going.
Oh and yes, Stage 1 is the longest one. The rest are much shorter.
Thanks! I think I just needed to hear someone say that it was ok. I'm going to go to stage 2, and I also think I need to read parts of the book again.0 -
I did it! I stayed on the ball for two sets of prone jackknife! Obviously I'm proud of myself. :-). It's the little things, ya know.
That's awesome! The first time I tried anything with the ball, it was in front of this really hot trainer. He demonstrated how to do a plank on it (feet on the floor, elbows on the ball). Piece of cake. I got halfway set up, and rolled off the damn thing. :blushing: I thought he was going to choke from trying not to laugh at me.
But now... I can do the elbows on the ball, feet on the bench plank.
I have almost rolled backwards off of it trying to do crunches with the weight above my head...0 -
I did it! I stayed on the ball for two sets of prone jackknife! Obviously I'm proud of myself. :-). It's the little things, ya know.
That's awesome! The first time I tried anything with the ball, it was in front of this really hot trainer. He demonstrated how to do a plank on it (feet on the floor, elbows on the ball). Piece of cake. I got halfway set up, and rolled off the damn thing. :blushing: I thought he was going to choke from trying not to laugh at me.
But now... I can do the elbows on the ball, feet on the bench plank.
I have almost rolled backwards off of it trying to do crunches with the weight above my head...
Oh, yeah! I'm hearing ya! I did a face-plant off the ball with hubs watching. Had to shampoo coffee out of the carpet.
It's a good thing laughter is good for the abs, too!0 -
I did it! I stayed on the ball for two sets of prone jackknife! Obviously I'm proud of myself. :-). It's the little things, ya know.
That's awesome! The first time I tried anything with the ball, it was in front of this really hot trainer. He demonstrated how to do a plank on it (feet on the floor, elbows on the ball). Piece of cake. I got halfway set up, and rolled off the damn thing. :blushing: I thought he was going to choke from trying not to laugh at me.
But now... I can do the elbows on the ball, feet on the bench plank.
I have almost rolled backwards off of it trying to do crunches with the weight above my head...
Oh, yeah! I'm hearing ya! I did a face-plant off the ball with hubs watching. Had to shampoo coffee out of the carpet.
It's a good thing laughter is good for the abs, too!
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. Lol! :-)0 -
I loved the prone jacknives so much I've added them to stage 2! Not that stage 2 needs to be any harder... glad it's short!
I'm taking a couple of days off lifting, i'm finding i'm exhausted in the evenings, then i can't sleep for hours. Possibly overtraining? Unfortunately yesterday turned into a major cheat day as a friend had an afternoon house-warming party that continued way into the night, with chinese food and way too much booze! :drinker:
But as that rarely happens i won't sweat it...
Wonder if i could do 20 mins HIIT on the bike, I don't like to take the days of completely. I'll see how my hangover goes :ohwell:0
