Newbies??
josiereside
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Anyone just starting this program?? I just finished week 1 and looking for support, encourgement, advice... etc...
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Hi! I just started this week as well.
Actually, my legs are just starting to hurt less after trying to squat the bar on Monday. I had to hold dumbbells instead. So. Painful!0 -
I'm a NOOB, about four weeks in and loving it! I certainly can't offer any advice though, as I lurk this board daily for tips, suggestions and helpful Q&A.
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I just got the book a few days ago! I've already read it 2x through!!
I feel so overwhelmed
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I did too!
Just jump in- take it one workout at a time. I'm learning that there's a big learning curve when you start lifting- you have to learn what your body can an cant handle, no one can tell you that.0 -
I'll be starting the program today. Feel free to add me for support. Please add a message where you saw me. I'm denying requests without a message.0
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How is everyone doing?? Scale was up 2 pounds.. but I had a very stressful week with having to put our cat to sleep... I am so much a stress eater.....0
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Hi there, I am just wrapping up week 1 today.
I finished up a pretty intense 5-day a week, 8 week long lifting program, so only lifting 3 days a week feels like I'm slacking. But, this seems like a fun program and will keep me busy and challenged for months.
Once I figured out how to get on (and stay on) the swiss ball to do the jackknives, those were pretty fun. Push ups are brutal, I have a lot of weight to push up. I am doing them military style, but I'm not going all the way down for all of them yet. My big goal is to be able to do 2 sets of 15 push ups with my chest just about hitting the floor. Also, by the end of the 6 months I would like to be able to climb a rope - for that to happen my upper body strength will need to build and my weight will need to drop.0 -
How is everyone doing?? Scale was up 2 pounds.. but I had a very stressful week with having to put our cat to sleep... I am so much a stress eater.....
I'm not even going to weight myself. I checked my weight before starting out yesterday but that will be it. I'm retaining water like crazy when lifting.0 -
How is everyone doing?? Scale was up 2 pounds.. but I had a very stressful week with having to put our cat to sleep... I am so much a stress eater.....
Sorry about your kitty.
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Hope to start reading the book this weekend, I am very interested in incorporating this into my fitness routine.
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How is everyone doing?? Scale was up 2 pounds.. but I had a very stressful week with having to put our cat to sleep... I am so much a stress eater.....
Sorry about your kitty.
Thanks... still hard but the tears are flowing less...0 -
Stage 1, Week 2 Day 1 workout B done... Struggled with the lunges today... I possibly have a meniscal injury and when I tried to up my weight today my knee felt unstable so backed it down a bit. Other than that, back on track with tracking my calories... Seems crazy that I am to eat 2000 calories today, seems like so many... My range goes from 1540 to 2053 depending on activity... I hope to see a slight change in the scale this week but at least I took pics and measurements at the start of this since I know that is a better tracking method than scale... Wish I knew my body fat percentage...
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There's a body fat% calculator at fat2fitradio.com. It was startling to me to see I am carrying around 42 pounds of body fat!0
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I'm a newbie now. Ladies, was it discouraging/scary to start out working with the big weights in the gym? I just left day 2 today really frustrated and discouraged with myself. For starters, being this time of the year it was PACKED and every time I needed a machine/weights they were taken. And I just feel clueless like I don't know how to do the weights right (or even where I can do them at, like the squat rack and deadlifts). I really want to do this program but I'm just still self-conscious doing these sets especially if I'm not doing them correctly. Any advice or words of wisdom??
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I started this morning, but right now the hardest thing is trying to figure out how to post to everyone elses posts..... anyone who can help me I would really appreciate it! I finally gave up reading about all the different things that go on with your body and headed to the actual workout section! I do agree that upping the calories scares me to death, but also don't want to not eat enough either...interested to see what others are doing. First day was a little awkward but I'm already looking forward to day 2~ just feels so good to be working on serious fitness! I just wish they had a smiley face with dumbbells! 0
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I am out of here temporarily ladies... having knee surgery the end of month and have been having some elbow pain issues so at only 5 weeks into the program, I have to stop for now...0
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I'm a newbie now. Ladies, was it discouraging/scary to start out working with the big weights in the gym? I just left day 2 today really frustrated and discouraged with myself. For starters, being this time of the year it was PACKED and every time I needed a machine/weights they were taken. And I just feel clueless like I don't know how to do the weights right (or even where I can do them at, like the squat rack and deadlifts). I really want to do this program but I'm just still self-conscious doing these sets especially if I'm not doing them correctly. Any advice or words of wisdom??
Pay for a trainer for at least 1 time for each workout (A &
. You will be amazed how much it helps! I was that new too. A trainer will show you around the racks, make sure you aren't putting too much weight on, and will make sure you're using correct form so you don't hurt yourself! It's ok to feel self-conscious. Just don't let it stop you. The guys will respect you, believe me. 0 -
Hi! I just started the program yesterday. I'm definitely sore today but it's a good kind of sore. I'm already excited about starting Workout B Wednesday.0
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That's a great idea SueLegal...thanks! I'm going to attempt it again tomorrow at 5am when there is hopefully fewer people.0
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same here on all counts......started yesterday, a bit sore today, but ready for tomorrow!Hi! I just started the program yesterday. I'm definitely sore today but it's a good kind of sore. I'm already excited about starting Workout B Wednesday.0 -
same here on all counts......started yesterday, a bit sore today, but ready for tomorrow!Hi! I just started the program yesterday. I'm definitely sore today but it's a good kind of sore. I'm already excited about starting Workout B Wednesday.
Same here... first workout yesterday... sore and scared as h** about recommended calories...0 -
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I just started the program yesterday and I am NOT sore...which I am bummed about. I think I may need to increase my weights for my workouts.
For squats - are you all using the bar or the smith machine or barbells? I get yelled at because my form isn't perfect so I am nervous about hurting my back. Also, I work out by myself so I don't want to get myself in a pickle.
Looking forward to going along with this journey with you all....we should continue with this note to share tips/experiences...
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I used the dumbbells and did the exercise with the one arm overhead at 5# and one arm in between your legs at 10#. I wasn't sure if we were just supposed to do plain boring ones for this stage or not. Hmmmm...0
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Hi
I just started on Monday 01/07/13. The plan is to workout at 5am M,W,F and use my trainer for at least 1 session of A and B for each stage to get the jist of the moves. My gym is dead at 5am so that's nice.
Not so nice? Feeling ill, from either pushing my body when it isn't used to morning workouts (I used to be night only) or drinking a protein shake so early in the morning (my body doesn't really like breakfast to begin with), or a combination of the two. Felt sick after Monday's workout. Hoping that my body will adjust with time.
It is a new year. We are going to be beasts in the weight room. WE GOT THIS!!!!!
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same here on all counts......started yesterday, a bit sore today, but ready for tomorrow!Hi! I just started the program yesterday. I'm definitely sore today but it's a good kind of sore. I'm already excited about starting Workout B Wednesday.
Same here... first workout yesterday... sore and scared as h** about recommended calories...
I'm a tad sore, but not sore enough imo. I'll have to up my weights next workout. However, I was focusing on form and not really weight the first time around.
I second the scared as s*** about the recommended calories. I did find that I was hungry enough yesterday to eat them all though. :P lol0 -
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I just started the program yesterday and I am NOT sore...which I am bummed about. I think I may need to increase my weights for my workouts.
For squats - are you all using the bar or the smith machine or barbells? I get yelled at because my form isn't perfect so I am nervous about hurting my back. Also, I work out by myself so I don't want to get myself in a pickle.
Looking forward to going along with this journey with you all....we should continue with this note to share tips/experiences...
Carrie
If you are having problems with form, the smith machine is a good place to squat if you are alone. It can help you learn the proper form and it also has safeties built in if you don't have a spotter.
I would recommend practicing squat form without weights if your form isn't up to par. They have techniques where you put a chair behind you or use a wall. If your form only goes off track when you add weight, I would recommend asking for help fixing it either from a trainer or another gym patron.
I have a trainer because I don't trust myself to know if my form is correct or not. Once she gives me the ok, I will work it on my own. 0
