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I'm going to give myself a 1/3 for last week - I couldn't do organised exercise, but I did concentrate hard on eating right (and more to make up for the week before
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With step ups, I do a knee raise at the top that gives me extra movement and difficulty. Also, I use a step that is a decent height for my short legs - I don't quite have to jump, but I need to push a fair bit lol
TOM is finally here, only about 10 days late, but that's about normal lol Shall take some painkillers and get on with it. The short 20-ish minute bodyweight exercises per day are doing the job this week, shall start adding weights again next week and move on from there until I'm back to where I was before
My birthday is next weekend, and the husband informs me last night that my present will arrive this Friday... he said it's enough for birthday, Mother's Day, Anniversary AND Christmas.... now I'm really intrigued :laugh:0 -
I don't EVEN want to finish logging for the day. Crammed my face with high sugar cereal for the most of the day. I didn't bother measuring. I know what I ate. :sick:
I'm ready for the big surgery. I want these ovaries OUT. The emotional roller coaster is exhausting. The fatigue is just as bad.
ETA: Just logged all my food. over 276 cals for the day. It wouldn't have been so bad if I had exercised.0 -
Runz, I'm not sure you ever posted your official goals. I went back through the thread and found that you were focusing on macros- that was it. Maybe you had some others?
Rocks is a good way to describe DOMS. OUch.
Pudding, regarding step-ups: What Beeps said. The higher the better. Brett C has you do them well above parallel.
As far as protein- I eat everything so it's easy for me to get my protein. Not sure how you do it without meat. I personally aim for 1 gram per lb of body weight (some say 1gram/per lb of lean mass is sufficient). I feel so much better when I get this much. But 30% is usually a good amount unless you're eating crazy low cal.
I'd avoid the Smith machine if at all possible- it's not going to give you the workout you want. It doesn't require you to use the stabilizing muscles and doesn't allow you to adjust for form.
Sam, good job getting a workout in while you're at work. I bet you never envisioned that you'd enjoy doing that a few years ago?0 -
I mostly just wanted to try out the smith machine. I much prefer the barbell for squats and will go back to that next week for sure. What's a power rack?
For the step ups, I am stepping onto an aerobic step (those longer ones) with six or seven risers underneath. I can't see me going much higher as I'm only 5'4" and sometimes my knees aren't the best. No actual issues persey, but I put on a lot of weight in both my pregnancies and some exercises (like step ups, lunges and squats) cause some discomfort. I already do the whole "don't let the trailing leg touch the step" thing and raise that leg, bent at the knee, slightly at the top. If I step on with my right leg (so that's my working leg), push off, bend my left knee and raise slightly, then step down with the left leg and then the right, is that correct? I will try dumbells on shoulders next week and see if that's more comfortable.0 -
It's the "push off" that is the No No.
That's why starting on the bench (that is appropriate height) with both feet and going down-up eliminates the "push off".0 -
No lifting too much work and too little sleep. I am going to have to cram some exercise in somehow.
I am going to try "down" step ups as I do push even when I am trying not to!
Welcome Mariann
This week has stunk so I'm glad it's almost over.0 -
Lifting went well yester, save for the fact that I forgot to do the pull ups ugh! I have the Xtreme Gym bar and I always use it afore heading out to the gym...aarrgghhhh!!!
Saw just the slightest hint of definition beginning to develop on my lower quads, and feel a sort of "lump" across my chest....mmm....will have to wait and see about that. I missed my body composition analysis this past week, and will schedule it for the 9th :happy:0 -
Runz, great dedication to your run!
Sam, stay safe in all that water!
Dnamouse, I feel your pain...literally, TOM is hitting hard over here too. I bet you're excited for your birthday! Sounds like a nice surprise is on the way
Pudding and Pmag, I feel like I have to constantly focus on not pushing off of my non-working leg on step ups. It's almost automatic.
Bepee, let us know what your progress is! I'm jealous that you get those done so often. It must be a good motivator!
I'm trying extra hard to stay on calorie target. It's TOM and I feel like...well just gross. Not to mention the scale is out to get me. I neeeed to get back to the gym, but today will not be it. I'm babysitting for a coworker and will be busy until well into the night. I feel like I always take 1 step forward and 2 steps back on this program. I just need to have a normal week and reestablish a good routine. Or start getting up earlier and lifting before work. But who am I kidding, I can barely wake up before 7 as it is :ohwell:0 -
I am so glad today is rest day! I have doms all over.........ughh! EVEN IN MY ARMPITS......lol!!0
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Pudding: I used to try wacky equipment in the gym just for fun. If they had a smith machine when I was at the gym I probably would have tried it. I do step downs too. Step ups just felt really ineffective doing it the way they said in the book
Sam: We aren't having monsoon season but the rain here is unbearable. I'm sorry you had to deal with all that traffic.
Beepe: New muscles! That's awesome! Isn't it great discovering them?
DNA: oooooohhhhh presents! Sounds like it will be a really good one!
WillLift: I love the idea of lifting in the morning too! I used to do it but sleep is such a beautiful thing I can't see myself cutting any of it out.
2B1 is in the books. I've noticed that a lot of people really don't like it but I loved every second. The things that were targeted in that workout were EXACTLY the parts of my body that I wish would hurry up and tighten up. Lower back work? check. Obliques? check. Shoulders? Two words. Cuban. Snatch. And then I did my Tabata. I did the whole barbell complex and then tried to move on to body weight and my body said no halfway through. So I got six minutes of tabata in which I'm still rather proud of. Yesterdays workout was right on time. After the monotony of stage one I was convinced in my head that this program was going to be a dead end and I would spend another summer, another year hating the body I'm in. But last nights work out really has me thinking differently. I'm excited again.0 -
I LOVE THIS TOP!! It is sparkly gold brocade at the front, and just a plain black fabric in the back.
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I mostly just wanted to try out the smith machine. I much prefer the barbell for squats and will go back to that next week for sure. What's a power rack?
For the step ups, I am stepping onto an aerobic step (those longer ones) with six or seven risers underneath. I can't see me going much higher as I'm only 5'4" and sometimes my knees aren't the best. No actual issues persey, but I put on a lot of weight in both my pregnancies and some exercises (like step ups, lunges and squats) cause some discomfort. I already do the whole "don't let the trailing leg touch the step" thing and raise that leg, bent at the knee, slightly at the top. If I step on with my right leg (so that's my working leg), push off, bend my left knee and raise slightly, then step down with the left leg and then the right, is that correct? I will try dumbells on shoulders next week and see if that's more comfortable.
Don't step down with the working leg- keep it squeezed tight and on the step throughout the reps. I like to tap my nonworking toe on the floor (but don't use it to push off) so I can be sure I'm getting full ROM.
The power rack or squat rack- the contraption that you set the barbell on to do squats and put the weight plates on. I didn't know how to use it when I first started and I struggled to put the weight plates on the bar several times until I realized I could just set it on the rack...:blushing:
Beeps, very cute! Love how it shows your arms!
Red, I loved Stage 2 & 4. Great job getting some Tabata in.
WillLift, getting a routine established is difficult. Hopefully you make it all work!
4A of Basic Training I is done. One more workout and I move into Basic Training II.0 -
beeps, love the top and LOVE your arms.
I am freaking out!! I have been eating at a deficit but I am gaining weight!
Shoulders and back today. I couldn't deadlift more than 95 lb. Maybe next week I can add 5lb for a set.0 -
Beeps, I love the top AND your arms!
Manic, which workout are you doing right now? Did you change your calorie goals recently?
Barbell, can I define my goals now?
1. Meet protein goal 5 out of 7 days.
2. Lift 3 days a week.
3. Preplan treats and stick to it. No "sneaking" an extra bite or two.
All my step up possibilities at home are too low or too high. So, I did single leg squats.
Once again, I got it in my head that I don't wanna workout. Once again, I promptly changed into workout clothes as soon as I got home. I'll get there.
OMG I have to do HIIT today :sad: :sad: :sad:
It's short sleeve season and I accidentally flashed a bicep at my 3rd graders today. They were all OMG WTH :blushing:0 -
The power rack or squat rack- the contraption that you set the barbell on to do squats and put the weight plates on. I didn't know how to use it when I first started and I struggled to put the weight plates on the bar several times until I realized I could just set it on the rack...:blushing:
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My arms/shoulders are TOTALLY ready for summer tops!! Yahoooooooooooooooo!!!
One week until Europe...my gf texted me today and they are leaving tomorrow for Europe (they are there a week ahead of me, touring Scotland and some rural parts of the UK).
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Runz, nope. I haven't changed my calories. As for a workout, it is something my son planned out for me. I haven't done NROL in over a year. I tried to do it for a 2nd time but quickly became bored.
I have been lifting heavy for a week or more (???) I heeded the advice to lift more and less cardio. I remember now why I don't do that. I gain and then I end up discouraged .0 -
Manic, when I restarted NRLFW, I jacked up my calories and gained weight. It stuck around for awhile and I resolved to wear dresses and skirts. This week, at the end of Stage 2, it has come off! I was really worried. I mentioned a few times on here :blushing: And now I'm so relieved that I really can eat this much and I'm on a downward trend. I'm still running two or three times a week for 2-4 miles. It's considerably less than I used to do. I'm really, really trying to put weight lifting first.
I did NOT want to work out today. I took a nap and that made it harder. I gave myself to permission to pu$$yfoot and told myself not to even think about the HIIT. I ended up making gains in a couple of lifts and I did well with good form all the way through. I finally got to the HIIT and was perfectly fine! I did burpees. All I have left now is the AMRAPs.0 -
Will...will let you know Oh, and I am not a morning person either lol
Nancy...lol...you need to massage those armpits lol!!
Pudding...yay for you!!
Beeps, you look abso-smashing!!!
Just coming down from mi Hip-Hop Core Class followed by Zumba...aaahhh....me loves ze high!!! :drinker:0 -
I'm here, just busy. On placement (just finishing) so have had zero time. Have been working out but mostly at home. Got to the gym today at least. Upped cals to 1950 this week, no weight gain thus far.
You are all doing so well and have been v active - well done ladies :-)0 -
Hi ladies! I'm newer to the group. We just got our home gym setup, and I got started on NROL4W last weekend. Last night I did Stage 1, Workout B for the first time and discovered that I cannot do lunges. I have pretty bad knees (I pretty much have always had bad knees). I did a couple with body weight only and my knees were pinching in pain. I checked form and all of that, but it didn't make a difference. I even tried reverse lunges. Same problem, very painful. I don't want to injure myself, so I think it is best to avoid lunges, period.
I'm curious what you might recommend I substitute in place of lunges for Stage 1 B?
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Nancy, isn't it amazing/surprising where you get sore?? Hope it's wearing off a little today!
Redlips, I'm glad you found stage 2 fun. I think it's very normal to find you like some stages more than others.
Beeps, that top is really cute, but heck those arms!! Wowza , definitely ready for summer tops!
Runz, hehehe perhaps your students will be more respectful after seeing the "heat" you're packing!
Welcome, Point202! I'll let the other more experienced lifters weigh in on the lunge problem. Maybe single leg squats?
Still popping ibuprofen like candy but I'm back at work today. I'm very proud of myself for half jogging, half walking the track around the soccer fields last night while "babysitting". (He had a one hour practice.) Still have issues with the IT band but I ended up with 5 miles under my belt and feeling much better about my cramp induced ice cream feast :blushing:. Thanks for all the encouragement. I've definitely been better with the diet part, now it's just the exercise piece that I need to nail down.0 -
Point, welcome. As for your question, I can't imagine what you can do that wouldn't hurt your knees. Maybe try box squats. (straddle a bench . sit and then press on heels back up. repeat.)
I woke up STARVING! My neighbor hasn't brought fresh donuts this week. I am expecting them today. I need to get to the gym before she shows up. LOL
Today is arm and legs again.0 -
I saw an awesome girl at the gym. Yes, I was nosy and asked questions. She is 5'5 weighs 160 pounds and is a size FOUR!!!! :noway: She is HOT I am going to follow her recommendations. LOL 0
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She is HOT I am going to follow her recommendations. LOL
I insist you share the "recommendations" or you will be flogged :laugh:
Welcome to the group, Point!
My little flower garden seems to be doing well. Nothing looks dead and everything is growing new buds
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I saw an awesome girl at the gym. Yes, I was nosy and asked questions. She is 5'5 weighs 160 pounds and is a size FOUR!!!! :noway: She is HOT I am going to follow her recommendations. LOL
Were you just looking in the mirror?!?!??!0 -
Yes, share recommendations please! LOL
The 'present' was.... a new custom made wardrobe for the bedroom *sigh* Not even something just for me :sad:
I can't complain, he's just very practical-minded and would have put a lot of thought into designing it (and yes, it's for his use too... no mention of it also being HIS birthday/Father's Day/anniversary/Christmas present :grumble: ), but TOM, a screwed up routine yesterday + cold, wet, windy weather and I was probably not the most happy or grateful wife yesterday afternoon :ohwell:
I'm not hard to please, I don't even want flowers, but breakfast in bed, children taken care of and perhaps some time out for myself would be the best present ever. Thankfully some friends are taking me out for lunch on my actual birthday next weekend. It will only be for a couple of hours though because my husband has a uni assignment due on the Monday (he's doing two Masters degrees simultaneously).0 -
DNA, when the hormones are all settled, you'll have to post a picture of the custom wardrobe. I'd love to see it!
I know what you mean by "children taken care of." I asked for that one year early in our marriage and DH said, "Sure, I'll take over at noon." :noway:
We have one extra set of flowers from last weekend that need a planter. DS is out playing so I asked if I could go shopping alone or if he wanted me to wait until tomorrow so we could go together. He wants me to wait I'm also eyeballing another spot in the yard that needs flowers. 0 -
Hey ladies. I haven't checked in in a few days. But I have to tell you about my run in with an assh*le at the gym a few days ago.
So I'm at the gym supersetting planks and leg lifts with side planks and rows. If you've read Supercharged, it's a part of Basic Training. But where I'm doing the superset is right under where there is a pull up bar. (It's all one big machine thingy). Anyway, there I am in the middle of the plank when I hear a voice over me "can you get up, I need to use that spot to do my pull ups" in a VERY arrogant tone. Totally breaks my concentration so it ends the plank prematurely. Then I look up and say to this fr*ggin musclehead "excuse me?". He repeats it. I ask him if what I'm doing is not important. He starts saying something about me not understanding or some *kitten*. (Can you tell I'm still upset?) So I tell him he has to wait because I'm in the middle of a set and I turn back and do my last set of side planks and rows very SLOWLY. And I could hear him huffing and puffing the whole time.
And just to confirm it wasn't all in my head, a lady came up to me later on and said "he's so rude". He's such a d*ck. For some reason, he doesn't like me. Not sure what I did to him but I've noticed it for a while now. But it's the first time he's ever spoken to me. Usually he comes to the gym when I have only 5-10 minutes left in my workout so our paths don't cross for very long. This time he came right when I was starting.
Anyway, sorry about the long post. Just needed to get that off my chest.
PS. Beeps, your arms are FANTASTIC.0 -
hi everybody i'm pretty new here - just finished stage 1. here to learn and get support, like it so far and seems like stage 2 gets more challenging, any advice appreciated!
@jamaicanlady: that guys a jerk.
@beeps: your arms are bangin!0
