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Finally got off my butt and started the program yesterday! Loved it...very sore today but a good sore! Then I did a CPR course today that so arms are even more sore...woohoo! Excited to go to the gym tomorrow!0
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DAMn Beeps! 26'' is BEYOND tiny. Hell I'm 30'' and If I lost another inch I'd be a walking stick figure. I like the dresses
Cowgirl, you are looking great, from the side. Actually you look my size. I wouldn't be surprised.
Jo, I hope you feel better.
I beat myself up at the gym last night finishing stage 4. I have some kind of hematoma on my left palm and a bruise on my right tricep. I have NO IDEA how I got either. My wide-DLs sucked last night. Riddle me this. Why is is that when I set up on the floor verses the rack my form completely sucks and I can't go nearly as heavy?Oh and here's a good laugh. I was supposed to be doing Cuban snatches in Stage 4, but I was doing YTWLs, which I HATE!! As soon I figured out I was doing the wrong exercise, during the last workout, I immediate dropped my weights and switched. I HATE YTWLs!!!!!!!!!0 -
Sam I hate those Ytwls
Ccg looking good
Beeps 26 inches is pretty tiny-where'd you get three dresses for 80$$$??!?
Jo feel better soon
I just started this stage so maybe I need more weight ...but I think it was just that the workouts are so short in stage six. I added some barbell hip thrusts.
I am having a busy work week- with lots of 7 am meetings- I am on track with workouts but I'm tired. Back to lifting fri and I will try yoga again0 -
Sleepy take a photo of your back !!! Now
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Beeps…
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Stage 2 Workout B yester was a little awkward, but I guess I will get used to it. It takes longer to do it than Workout A.
I had tried to do the Cuban snatches, and they were painful...after watching the videos, I realised I was over doing it, and over extending the upward move...it is a very small movement...whew!
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Oh no! I hope you get better!!Just checking in..... managed a few workouts, still recovering from what they think was now a ruptured ovarian cyst. I have a lot of pelvic inflammation which can be very painful at times but is improving. Have managed to be well enough to start placement and have done 2 shifts there - one lovely birth and one shift yesterday with a woman who was experiencing a very long, slow labour poor thing. Am just doing whatever workouts I can slot in..... today will be a home DVD. We are having a heatwave here this week, forecast is 45/ 46 degrees C (115 degrees F) with overnight lows of 30 degrees C so its pretty much too warm at the gym anyway, LOL. Did combat in that heat yesterday, even with air con the sweat was disgusting, hahaha. Think I'll be standing right under the vent in my lounge room today!
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Looking good! And the dresses are all dynamite. I love #2 on you!! :flowerforyou:This is just for fun....I waited until 2014 to "invest" in some new clothes (at my smaller size....), but I'm still too lazy to shop! So, below are the 3 x dresses that my EA chose for me:
Dress #1 (the top one) is a summer cotton, but the peplum on only one side is pretty cute.
Dress #2 (middle) is a very heavy winter tweed ~ this one was my husband's favourite! I do like the racer-front....gives it some modern appeal, and I can wear a blazer over it for daytime and then whip off the blazer for evening!
Dress #3 (bottom) is a beautiful jersey fabric ~ I desperately wanted SOME colour to get through this Canadian winter! In real life, it is bright fuchsia, violet, black and white.
Oh....and all 3 of these, including shipping, cost me $80.
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Those dresses are awesome! The tweed is my favorite. Where did you get three dresses for $80? Wowee!
I bought a dress that I planned on wearing in NO but never did, because I'd bought another one in the meantime that was a little quieter and the place we were going seemed a little quieter. I did wear it to Christmas parties, anyway, and plan on wearing it whenever I can. I got it on Modcloth. Here it is:
[img]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57743657@N00/11979877134/" title="fancy dress by jen/sweetpea, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2861/11979877134_90f2dbfe96.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="fancy dress"></a>/[/img]
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sleepyjen - my EA is a "shopping addict" at beyondtherack.com ~ since I hate shopping and never do it (unless, in fact, it *is* online shopping, which I will indulge in from time-to-time...), my EA has introduced me to the pleasure! Problem, for me, is that I really didn't know what my "size" is, anymore. These dresses were all size "8". I'll take it!
My Tuesday "koo-koo cleanse" meant that I didn't ingest many calories on tuesday - good planning because I ingested PLENTY O' calories at date night last night, lol! Today, I am fasting (again!) in preparation for our (much-delayed and *re-do*) Xmas supper on Saturday. I will be glad when this whole week is behind me! My sleep is awful (too many late nights ~ and at least 2 more VERY late nights, tonight and tomorrow, on my radar screen....can't be helped!), my calories are high, then low, then high, then low ~ NOTHING like what I prefer. I will be happy to return to my boring ol' "same ol'/same ol'" by Sunday or Monday. NO EXCUSES.0 -
I haven't done much of anything since Tuesday. Wednesday night sleep was poor so I skipped lifting and slept an extra hour. And last night was just a total sleep fail. I had a really difficult time falling asleep which is very unusual for me, and then after only 90 minutes or so I woke up and couldn't fall back asleep for hours. So I turned off the alarm, skipped spin and finally slept for 3 hours. I HATE when that happens. I am cranky, and looking for excuses to consume massive quantities of crappy junk. So far I've done ok, and thankfully although I'm going out to dinner with gfs, we're doing sushi tonight so I should be ok.
I doubt I will lift tomorrow, I am going to sleep in again.
Beeps I really like each of those dressed. Congrats on size 8! And like you I really hate shopping in the stores, especially around here. I'm def. an online shopping addict. Like you, I really don't know what size I am these days, it varies so much on style etc. I get frustrated with trying to figure out by their sizing suggestions because so many times I've followed them only to have the desired article not fit at all. So I've declared a hiatus until everything is swimming on my again.
BPJ I never did the intervals. I started spinning on non lifting days 2x/wk and warm up with 10 min of elliptical plus I walk to and from my office in Times Square to Penn Station.
This is my last check in until I get back on Monday. Hope you each have a great weekend!!0 -
I'm back. I am taking my life back. I gave my heart and life to my kids and one has decided she can do without me. No more laying in bed crying and wondering what I have done or what I could have done differently.
30 min elliptical and 15 lifting . My boot-tay will be sore tomorrow. I can feel it tightening already.
3 sets of 8:
sumo squats
deep lunges
leg curls
bicep curls
hammer (something or other LOL)
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Good for you, Manic. That's really hard to do, but you need to self-preserve.0
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Today my back is sore, I think muscle sore but still need to be aware of my DL form.
NSV today, I noticed I can no longer look down and see my belly past my boobs, woohoo!0 -
Stage 1 Results, most visible changes were from the rear:
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Very noticeable! Congrats!!Stage 1 Results, most visible changes were from the rear:0
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Manic and Terri, you go girls!!!
Just got my high from core and Zumba...my HRM recorded the maximum I have ever hit - 188!! And calories burnt? Well...wohoo!! Em..sorry MFP, I will not be eating back those calories.
Aahhhh...good to be all well and back!!
Tomorrow is Stage G- Wkt A...Happy Lifting, ladies!!0 -
Great work, Sound and TErri! I didn't take photos after I finished STage 1. I'm all bloated today so I surely won't be doing it. And I think I took pre-NROL4W shots in my skivvies, so I'll have to photoshop on some shorts
I did notice my calves shrunk .5" in the last few weeks, down to the smallest they've gotten in my adult life (I'm genetically blessed with serious calves).0 -
Hello all! I recently joined this group so thought I would pop in and say g'day :happy:
Tonight I finished stage one and am feeling pretty pleased about that! I am looking forward to getting stuck into stage two next week, yay! Am loving all the inspiring posts on here
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feltlikesound - YES you can TOTALLY see the difference!! AWESOME!! BOOM!
manic - wb....I'm glad you are taking care of YOU!
I'm supposed to lift, at lunch, but I am VERY over-tired from 2 nights of very bad sleep. However, seeing "PINK" last night TOTALLY motivated me to get stronger and stronger 'cause I want to flip myself around (acrobatically) like she does!! She has a HOT HOT BODY! (And a great voice....it really was a very, very entertaining show!)0 -
...and this, my dears, is why you MUST continue your lifting!! --->>> http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sn-muscle-training-diabetes-20140114,0,7396404.story#axzz2qUwdNVnb
Saw that too, 40% less chance of developing diabetes for women who weight train. I am back in the grove and figure on scheduling 8 to 10 lifting sessions a month. Still gym shopping. Checked out one last week, one yesterday and will look at a YMCA facility today (problem with that one is they are closed on Sundays which is one of my consistent days to lift).
Did a stage 2 workout A on Weds, Got my front plank to 1:45 and side planks at 45sec. Front of my thighs are killing me still especially walking down stairs. So Ibuprofen with breakfast and getting ready for a lifting session now and a range of motion class.
I'm not sure how old some gals are here but I noticed some insomnia discussions. Someone I know who was going through menopause was suffering with insomnia pretty bad. Initially her MD put her on a sleep drug which she wasn't happy with due to it's side effects. She then went to a natropathic doctor who rx'd some supplements and it did the trick, no more sleeping pills and sleeping normally.
I seem to find good dress selection at JC Penny. I posted a new profile pic of my Christmas sweater dress I got there.0 -
Sami - welcome to the group!
Stage 2 Workout B was ok (finishing up the week), but I must say I am still not feeling Stage 2. Maybe 'tis because I just started back up again (was ill)....I cannot wait for that BOOM! moment. However, I am liking the Wide-grip Dead-lift from Step!
And now, onward to my bi-weekly massage session!! :drinker:0 -
Wow, so many great updates! I just have to say, I love reading everyone's updates and I'm so glad to be part of this awesome group. You ladies rock!
Beeps - LOVE all of those dresses!! That waist! And I agree, Pink's body has caught my attention once or twice :blushing:
Manic - That must be tough, I'm very sorry. I'm sure you'll be glad to get back in a good routine that focuses on you.
Sound & Terri - Great job! It's so nice to see visual improvements.
Sami - Welcome! I'm a total newbie here but I'm loving the workouts and the great community of inspiring women.
Bepee - Major jeally here. Enjoy your massage
I'm finishing up the week with Stage 1, Workout B3 today. I'm thinking I can up my weight on deadlifts so I'm pretty excited about that. It's been a rough week at work and I ended up leaving work early yesterday to attend a yoga class and de-stress. I actually might add that to my routine every now and then, as it really helped my mood. Added plus: all those chaturangas and stabilization poses left my core super sore today!
It's an 80's night in ATX and camping on Sunday, I can't wait! Have an awesome 3-day weekend everyone! :drinker:0 -
Hi Ladies
I'm Karen. I just bought NROLFW this week and I have done 1 workout of A and B.
I haven't read the whole book, hoping to finish it this weekend.
So far I have not come across anything relating to cardio exercise. Is there any cardio in the program and if not do any of you do cardio on your non lifting days?
I like to run and I also enjoy hot yoga 1-2 times a week and I'm wondering if I should lay off those workouts for a while? Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
Very inspiring group, glad I found it.
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feltlikesound - YES you can TOTALLY see the difference!! AWESOME!! BOOM!
manic - wb....I'm glad you are taking care of YOU!
I'm supposed to lift, at lunch, but I am VERY over-tired from 2 nights of very bad sleep. However, seeing "PINK" last night TOTALLY motivated me to get stronger and stronger 'cause I want to flip myself around (acrobatically) like she does!! She has a HOT HOT BODY! (And a great voice....it really was a very, very entertaining show!)
Omgosh, Beeps, I read an article about her a while back and she is definitely one of my (I hate this term) "fitspirations"! Also, you've inspired me to buy some figure flattering dresses. I've been doing the "loose flowing" look to hide the chub, but I think it's time to start looking a little more polished;) When I went to look online, most stores(going by measurements) put me in a sz 6. When did that happen!? NSV for sure!
Welcome to all the newcomers!
Felt, you have made major progress....LIKE!
Karen, I think it depends on your goals and what keeps you going. If your main focus is STRENGTH, then hit the weights hard and keep the yoga and running lighter. If you're more concerned about burning cals and getting your cardio in, you may find your strength doesn't increase as quickly. But I will say, lifting and eating properly will probably do much more for your overall physique than the yoga and running combined. Really got to do what you think will work for you!
Beepee, oh how I need a massage!
Sam, where are you hiding a 30" waist!? You look so tiny! Do you measure at your belly button or higher at your natural waist?
Can't decide whether I want to do a Tabata class in the morning or Zumba. This is a different instructor. I really want to add a good cardio session in every week, but I'm trying to figure out which one I like best.0 -
Sami - welcome to the group!
Stage 2 Workout B was ok (finishing up the week), but I must say I am still not feeling Stage 2. Maybe 'tis because I just started back up again (was ill)....I cannot wait for that BOOM! moment. However, I am liking the Wide-grip Dead-lift from Step!
And now, onward to my bi-weekly massage session!! :drinker:
I'm envious of your twice weekly massages! how great. Have you done stage 2 before? I am on that now my first time thru. I like it pretty much. For me I just need to start building some consistency so I can get the most out of it.0 -
Sam, where are you hiding a 30" waist!? You look so tiny! Do you measure at your belly button or higher at your natural waist?
THat would be because of my proportions. My measurements are ribs 30, natural waist 29, hips 37 (on the bones) I'm less bloated today lol. Having Zero boobs makes me look uber skinny. Besides, I'm wide and thin versus someone who is more narrow. I'm also maintaining weight at 145. I'd like a little less giggle in my wiggle, but I'm pretty happy. Now I just want to get stronger.
Welcome to all the new ladies!!
MAry, welcome back.
I haven't been to the gym since Tuesday. I didn't need time off, but lady time fatigue kills me, I was outrageously busy this week and my hip is killing me. Not sure if I hurt the hip at the GYM or on the JIM. I drove an average of a 100 miles a day on an average of four hours per day mosting in insane traffic. Starting think Governor traffic jam just wants to screw EVERY New JErsey resident. I mean, who schedules pot hole repair DURING RUSH HOUR?!0 -
Sam, that makes sense. You've got such toned arms and flat stomach. So jealous. I've been hearing about this rush hour pothole business in the news. Crazy! I'm trying a Zumba class this morning- I'll let you know how it goes!0
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Zumba was fun! But I feel like I would have to go several times to really catch on to all the movements. I burned about 400 cals in 60 mins, so it wasn't a total waste of time.
Beeps, here's what I found shopping last night:
Size 6 Calvin Klein. While I realize it's vanity sizing, it sure feels good to see that number!!!!0 -
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