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Wohoo!! Lift away!!!Did my very first workout this morning - Stage 1 workout A. Apparently I can go higher weight :huh: so will be doing that next time... Thank you to all the awesome ladies here that motivated me to even do this!0
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Loving the looonnggg weekend! I am off from work today too, so I get to hit the gym this am.
Today I start on week 2 (starting with Stage 1Workout
....Am glad because it will give my wrist even more time to heal, so that I may go back to push ups.
Did (does) anyone find that Workout B is somewhat easier than Workout A?
Also, is there anyone that does all the exercises as they are dictated? Sometimes the machines I need are in use, and I decide to do all the other exercises afore embarking on the required one. Sometimes I end up modifying the exercises, or going for an alternative that will workout the same muscle group.
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My gym was closed today.
I really needed a workout. I could have walked around the neighborhood but I didn't.
Bepeejaye, I am sorry I haven't done NROL4W in forever . I can't comment on that. But I do remember stage 2 and 3 kicked butt!0 -
My gym had holiday hours. Wish I'd known that before I missed my workout 0
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I took a full rest day, today.
Ate over 1,600 cals, but was low on both sat/sun. Then TOM hit, so I think 1,600 is actually reasonable.
Tomorrow I'm out with gf's for a bday supper.....it will be salad/chicken!0 -
Bepee and clam keep at it you will feel stronger
Beeps it's good to rest
Sorry your gym was closed manic and sam
I had a tough day physical therapy seemed to cause a lot of pain
Even though the previous two sessions didn't
At least I'm on vacation tomorrow- going to my brothers wedding in Florida.0 -
I'm working through my lunch today, but will be back to the gym to lift tomorrow. BOOM!0
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I am also wondering about a sub for single leg squats - my balance is really bad so I need them but I do them for pt daily and don't think I am getting much strength out of it.
I was rehabbing a broken ankle when I did these and the 1 pt rows/DLs. I used the step up box set up against the wall and only needed it occasionally. For the 1 pt lifts, I used the bosu ball, and did pretty well with it.
Yesterday was my last heavy lift day of this cycle. The next 4 days are all deloads. Yesterda squats and I did 100 5x before I started to crap out on form. I'm happy. I struggle with form on this lift so I've been especially careful about it. For accessory lifts I did step ups with the oly bar and trap bar RDLs. On Saturday I did bench presses and make 60 x 12. I've never done a program where you deload so I'm going to have to ask about it on the 5/3/1 forum. I don't know if I just run thru the main lift and then do accessory lifts the same way or what.
I'm so excited to see new women doing NROL4W! I love that program and I know it made a heavy lifter out of me!
bepee, I always had a favorite in each of the stages. I can't remember though which with Stage 1. I was so green, I had a hard time with both of them I know.
Pmagna, I'm so sorry the PT is hurting you! I remember days like that with my ankle.
hope you enjoy your vacation!
Sorry you missed workouts yesterday Mary and Sam. Mine thankfully was open as usual.
Yea for rest days, Beeps!!
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Pmag, enjoy the vacation! Sounds like you can use it! As far as the single leg squats, you could substitute any single leg exercise- one-legged get ups, single leg DLs, pistol squats, or just increase your weights and really sink down low.
Beeps, lift hard tomorrow!
Hoping to get a workout in tomorrow. Crazy week for me, but I should be able to get two lifts in!0 -
Got a workout in. 30 elliptical and a little over 20 lifting.
A nice young man probably middle 20's watched me do a couple arm curls . Walked up and said, "can I show you something?" ME: "sure." He said, "go down in weight and hold your elbows in......." So I did what he said. My son tells me that the elbows in are correct but I should go heavier. UGH. I don't know what I do. When I see that young man I'll do what he says. Then when son is with me I'll do what he says. :bigsmile:
Why is it the men can give women criticism but if I made a comment to a woman she would scratch my eyes out? LOL I see this petite but overweight lady in there. Watching her attempt the machines or dumbbells is pathetic. She isn't working her body at all. Just going through the motions.
Sue, as I have said before , "YOU ARE A BEAST" You are my hero.
Cowgirl, i hope you do get the time in. maybe get up earlier? HA! I need to take my own advice.
Beeps, I ate over 600 cals for 2 days (sunday and Monday). Managed to see a little loss this week. Hopefully, it won't catch up with me. I'm doing good today.
SAM!! SAM!! Where are you?0 -
Sue - what do you mean by "deload"?? I'm curious!
chubby - not too heavy today, but heavy enough to make me huff + puff!
manic - I came under calories yesterday....but ate out at a restaurant, so have NO idea what that "salt" intake will do to the scale.
In any event, my systems are working - I'm plugging along - the scale should trend downward and I can get rid of all this "roundy-round" thinking! FINALLY!0 -
I finished the Stage 1 workout B this morning.... NOT my favorite lol apparently I am too uncoordinated for lunges lol I am thinking I will sleep good tonight
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Potluck at work, feeling yucky, too many carbs and desserts. Blah...tomorrow is another day. Bright side, only two workouts left in stage 1 0
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maybe get up earlier? HA! I need to take my own advice.
I took this advice today! Body Pump at 6am.... only chance to workout today and did nothing yesterday as wasn't feeling great.0 -
Lol! You will get there!!I finished the Stage 1 workout B this morning.... NOT my favorite lol apparently I am too uncoordinated for lunges lol I am thinking I will sleep good tonight0
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I'm here MAry!! I missed yesterday. Never logged at all. Just one of those crazy busy days. I did make it to the gym yesterday for my last workout in Stage 2 Woo hoo!
Wide DL 2x10@105
under lat pull 2x10@90
bulgarian split squat 2x10@10 I don't use a lot of weigh on this one. The focus in on form.
cuban snatch 2x10@20 (10dbs) like step I increase resistance by lowering the bench
reverse lunge from box 2x10@30 (15dbs)
Doesn't look like I'm going to zumba tonight. I nearly fell asleep at work today. I usually don't have a problem before 4:00, but today it hit me at two and because of a scheduling change for the day, I had students who needed my attention. I just had to suck it up and make it through.
Great job to everybody getting those workouts in this week ladies.0 -
No workout today . Had to run errands in the larger city nearby.
You go , JO! I can't workout that early. Someone to watch the little one.......
Sam, you need some REST. Take a break from lifting. Have you had one lately?
Clam, ooooooh just wait. There will be plenty of exercises to test your balance.
But I found it great challenging myself and noticing I was doing better each time. 0 -
Wohoo! That's great lifting!!I'm here MAry!! I missed yesterday. Never logged at all. Just one of those crazy busy days. I did make it to the gym yesterday for my last workout in Stage 2 Woo hoo!
Wide DL 2x10@105
under lat pull 2x10@90
bulgarian split squat 2x10@10 I don't use a lot of weigh on this one. The focus in on form.
cuban snatch 2x10@20 (10dbs) like step I increase resistance by lowering the bench
reverse lunge from box 2x10@30 (15dbs)
Doesn't look like I'm going to zumba tonight. I nearly fell asleep at work today. I usually don't have a problem before 4:00, but today it hit me at two and because of a scheduling change for the day, I had students who needed my attention. I just had to suck it up and make it through.
Great job to everybody getting those workouts in this week ladies.0 -
Yester was week two of stage 1. My wrist has not completely healed, but I did realize that when I do fly push-ups, no pain at all!! Wohoo!! Glad to be back to those. I need to do lots so that I may go lower and lower with time. I still am not able to go deep on military push ups.
Today is Hip Hop Abs, then Zumba!0 -
Clam, ooooooh just wait. There will be plenty of exercises to test your balance. But I found it great challenging myself and noticing I was doing better each time.
Oh god.... :sad: I will look like a idiot .. can see the headline now "woman kills herself falling while lunging and hitting head on weights" :bigsmile:0 -
Hey everyone, I hope you don't mind me joining in the chat I've been lurking so I kinna know where you are all at, and everyone is doing really well
I'm now on week 4, just completed workout 5A....and I totally noticed the difference with the extra sets...yeesh! I used to do a cheeky 20 mins on the eliptical after my workout but I was way too tired last night!
Just so I can catch up with everyone, here are some of my current stats:
START - Oct 28th
Squats: 55lb
Step ups: 24lbs (12lb dumbells)
Seated Row: 40lbs
Pushup: 45 degree incline
Deadlifts: 65lbs
Dumbell Shoulder Press: 20lbs (10lb dumbells - really struggeled with this!)
Lat pull down: 50lbs
Lunges: 24lbs (12lb bumbells)
Weight: 189lbs
Waist: 34"
Hips: 44"
Bust: 43"
NOW
Squats: 115lb
Step ups: 50lbs (25lb dumbells)
Seated Row: 80lbs
Pushup: 30 degree incline
Deadlifts: 75lbs
Dumbell Shoulder Press: 25lbs (12.5lb dumbells - still weak!)
Lat pull down: 70lbs
Lunges: 40lbs (20lb bumbells)
Weight: 188lbs (down 1lb - gained 5.3lbs of LBM and lost 4.3lbs of BF) - Also, my weight has been up and down and all over the place since starting!
Waist: 33" (down 1")
Hips: 42" (down 2")
Bust: 43" (boobs haven't moved!)
Looking forward to chatting with y'all
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Clam, ooooooh just wait. There will be plenty of exercises to test your balance. But I found it great challenging myself and noticing I was doing better each time.
Oh god.... :sad: I will look like a idiot .. can see the headline now "woman kills herself falling while lunging and hitting head on weights" :bigsmile:
quite possible :laugh:
Just do your stuff . I could NEVER do the single leg dumbbell something other. LOL I looked ridiculous at the gym but I didn't care. At least I was MOVING.
maz, you are doing GREAT. I haven't done NROL4W in forever. I stay here and talk with friends.
Bepee, awesome! Glad your wrist is back to normal!
I worked out today and had decrease weights. Not sure what was up with that.
Stepped on the scales today. I am 150.0 SOOOOOO close to being out of the 150's. It has been 5 years or so since I've been in the 140's. I've noticed my skirts are fitting better. The saddlebags are going to take forever to lose.0 -
Stepped on the scales today. I am 150.0 SOOOOOO close to being out of the 150's. It has been 5 years or so since I've been in the 140's. I've noticed my skirts are fitting better. The saddlebags are going to take forever to lose.
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You're about to click into the 140's, manic, so GET READY!!
Great news!!
Hi mazmataz!
Tomorrow, for SURE, I lift!0 -
YES ! I can hardly contain myself. LOL I got on the scales a few minutes it ago. It said 151. Hoping tomorrow it says 149!!!!0
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That's awesome, Manic!
Mamataz, those are great stats! Welcome!
Have a great workout tomorrow, Beeps.
I'm hoping to see a scale loss tomorrow (my goal was to get back to the 140s by Thanksgiving). Who knows.... I'm stressed out- I take a recertification exam for my RN specialty tomorrow. Saturday evening I'm involved in another stressful event. My body doesn't react well to stress. Maybe I'll get a whoosh next week.
Gonna do my best to lift Saturday morning!0 -
cowgirl! WHAT! You are in the 150's? :noway: Isn't it funny how our bodies are so different? I have way too much fat on my body for my body type. I am guessing I need to lose a good 20 pounds to be close to a size 6/8. currently 12.
AND You are an RN? You may have told me that too. LOL I am one too. I don't work. Haven't in 12 years. Summer 2001 was the last time I worked.0 -
I'm hoping to see a scale loss tomorrow (my goal was to get back to the 140s by Thanksgiving). Who knows.... I'm stressed out- I take a recertification exam for my RN specialty tomorrow. Saturday evening I'm involved in another stressful event. My body doesn't react well to stress. Maybe I'll get a whoosh next week.
I hear ya. Exam revision hell going on here. Blah. Body = bloated and craving tea and biscuits. And wine. :grumble:
I'm going to combat tonight - will punch and kick out my frustration. And earn my wine hahaha :drinker:
Good luck for your exam! Hope all goes well - I'm sure you'll be fab :happy:0 -
Hello maz!
I am enjoying my brothers wedding
I got to swim a little with my kids outside in the sunshine which was amazing and I am also catching up with relatives.
I am officially addicted to massaging my gluteal area. Yup I grab my own butt on a regular basis. It feels better afterwards!
Today I will use the hotel weight room- it is the best I've seen in a hotel but no squat rack!0 -
I hope it all went well!
I'm hoping to see a scale loss tomorrow (my goal was to get back to the 140s by Thanksgiving). Who knows.... I'm stressed out- I take a recertification exam for my RN specialty tomorrow. Saturday evening I'm involved in another stressful event. My body doesn't react well to stress. Maybe I'll get a whoosh next week.
Gonna do my best to lift Saturday morning!0
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