Just finished reading the 'new rules'!!!!!!

lizziebeth1028

Finished reading the 'new rules of lifting for women'. IMO IT'S A MUST READ FOR ALL WOMEN. Especially if you feel you're at a plateau!!! Whether you plan on undertaking the workouts they've outlined, lift on your own, use calisthenics or body weight exercises or are just not interested in a strength training program at all......the information in the book is helpful and eye opening!! So many women are stuck on the eternal treadmill….a steady repetition of too few calories, not enough protein and excessive cardio. They don't get enough calories or protein to fuel their muscles, so they don't get the results they're seeking, so they work harder on the treadmills, ellipticals, spin class, running and on and on and they slash calories even more only to get the same unsatisfactory results. In order to see a change you are going to have to step out of your comfort zone and make a change!

1 – take a good look at your diet and wrap your head around the concept of 'eating more to weigh less'.
2 – protein protein protein (way more than what MFP guidelines, they are set too low)
3 – even if you're not interested in ditching the cardio (I love my cardio workouts!!!!) be open to changing them up. Step off the treadmill and get to a kettle bell class, invest in Jillian Michaels 30 shred or my favorite so far her Extreme Shred DVD, do HIIT's they are amazing (high intensity interval training)
4 – if you're inclined to pick up weights…make sure they are heavy enough so you are challenged


Disclaimer and other stuff -

If you're a cardio junkie and it works for you...awesome! Carry on! But I can tell you personally that I was a cardio junkie too and it worked through out my 20s, 30s, 40s, I had a great figure. At 53 and in menopause, cardio alone is just not cutting it!!! Things are going south and fast!!! It's like I went to bed one day and woke up in some old ladies body lol. At any age your workouts should be varied, cardio and strength, BUT ESPECIALLY once you hit perimenopause and menopause!!!!

Eat more doesn't mean poptarts and beer:drinker: (although that sounds really great right now). Eat more, eat mindfully and EAT MORE PROTEIN. Carbs of the fruit, veggie and whole grain kind are good for you, carbs of the cheetos variety are not :mad:

'lifting heavy' is different for everyone. You're gonna need to get in touch with your body and be honest yourself. Is that 5lbs dumbbell really challenging you??? Step out of your comfort zone and grab something heavier!

HIITs and Calisthenics - I love these. You can find a tun of these workouts that you can do at home on PInterest and Youtube and all over the internet...no excuses.

abbeyl11

Lots of posts have gotten me interested in reading NROLFW.. you have convinced me. I'm buying the book today!