How far in before results?
emmycaitlin0304
Posts: 147 Member
I'm just on day two, so I'm not asking because I'm expecting to see anything yet, but because I'm curious how far into the program you were before you started seeing changes in your body. I have been struggling with a very rapid weight gain recently and it has put me into a major funk, so I'm wondering about how long it has taken everyone to see clothes fitting a little different. I'm not worried about the number because I know I could still gain more, but I'm interested in what others have seen.
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Bump because I am starting the program next week and am curious about the answers.0
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8 - 12 weeks in was the GAME-CHANGER, for me! Noticeable shape changes. Noticeable by all!0
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Thank you Beeps!0
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Awesome thank you!!
I have been gaining weight like nobody's business for a little over a month now. Eating was really clean except for a few slips here and there and I was working out like an animal, but seriously packing it on.
A bunch of people said I needed to eat more and lift more so I'm hopeful that this will work.0 -
im about to finish stage1 (so im in for over a month now) and to be perfectly honest i can only see changes on my arms/shoulders and my bum and thighs are getting bigger and rounder. i kind of hoped they would get smaller straight away but i assume all that fat takes time to burn from above the toned muscles
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Stage 2 was when I was like Whoa0
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I'm at the end of the longer version of Stage 1 (8 weeks total, instead of 6), and noticed real bicep muscles a couple of weeks ago. More changes now, too. So around 6-8 weeks.
Also, the scale has moved a little bit since starting NROL4W, but not much. Yet my friends are commenting on the weight melting off me NOW rather than the 15 pounds I lost before NROL4W just tracking food. Everything is tightening up and I've gone down 1-2 sizes even though I still have a muffin top and blubbery belly. I can't explain it -- it seems like it shouldn't be! Yet the clothing is telling the story way more than the scale.0 -
Minor changes at the completion of Stage 1. Then, the changes keep happening but gradually. I've been told I look more toned and I can tell my stomach has changed quite a bit since starting. Best of luck!0
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I'll take whatever the scale says if I can fit into clothes again!0
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I wanted to add that I'm also doing around TDEE - 20% for my calorie goals. I do less on non-workout days, more on workout days (200 cal difference).0
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It is good to hear you are doing the TDEE -20% because I want to do that also when I start next week. I think it will be more consistent that way.0
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. Everything is tightening up and I've gone down 1-2 sizes even though I still have a muffin top and blubbery belly. I can't explain it -- it seems like it shouldn't be!
I read that as "everything is tightening up even though I have blueberry muffins in my belly"!!!! I was about ti get really jealous of your muffin diet... Hahaha.
I'm about 4 weeks in and just started noticing a difference in my biceps, shoulders, arms butt and legs and they're all quite positive. I have a couple more workouts left in Stage 1 and am starting to really get excited about what changes stage 2 will bring.0 -
LOL!! I would love to have blueberry muffins in my belly right about now. Or, even better, on a plate in front of me!. Everything is tightening up and I've gone down 1-2 sizes even though I still have a muffin top and blubbery belly. I can't explain it -- it seems like it shouldn't be!
I read that as "everything is tightening up even though I have blueberry muffins in my belly"!!!! I was about ti get really jealous of your muffin diet... Hahaha.
I'm about 4 weeks in and just started noticing a difference in my biceps, shoulders, arms butt and legs and they're all quite positive. I have a couple more workouts left in Stage 1 and am starting to really get excited about what changes stage 2 will bring.0 -
I have 3 more workouts in stage 1. I've noticed a big change in my shoulders, and my stomach seems to be trying to show some abs. I gained 4 lbs right off the bat, but now I have lost that and 4 more additional since starting. Good luck!0
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I started noticing a difference in strength after just a few workouts and lost the first inch off my hips in the first couple of weeks. I have one more workout left in Stage 1 and I have been taking pictures along the way which I highly recommend doing. I can SEE a difference rather than just feel a difference. I look more athletic and I have lost a total of about 3 inches in my hips and waist.0
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Excited to hear everyone's progress! I've been eating more than I was, but closer to what the book suggests and that is scary for me. Today I went on a long walk since it was an off day. It feels weird not to do intense cardio.0
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Not doing the intense cardio is going to be hard for me too. I am also excited to hear about everyones successes so far.0
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Excited to hear everyone's progress! I've been eating more than I was, but closer to what the book suggests and that is scary for me. Today I went on a long walk since it was an off day. It feels weird not to do intense cardio.
I totally agree with this! I'm trying to gt over it.0 -
Stage 2 was when I was like Whoa
looking forward to this then! :bigsmile:
I saw improvements after 1 week of stage 1! Not major... but better than nothing0 -
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I saw results about eight weeks in. Back looked stronger, lost an inch of hips and waist, and....my butt was looking fantastic. I never really had much of one before so I was pretty jacked about that. Now I'm nearly to stage 5, and my stomach is starting to shrink and my thighs are finally starting to shed some of the last of what they had. I'm very pleased with the program and can't recommend it to people highly enough!!0
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I had to take a week off twice during stage 1 (two deaths in the family in a three week period) and I still noticed results in less than six weeks. My boyfriend noticed within 3-4 (and was thrilled though he'd initially been opposed to me lifting!).
I'm now halfway through stage 2 and there is a definite difference in my arms, shoulders and hips. I had to miss my pole dance class for five weeks and when I came back I got called "crazy skinny" and "all guns." Plus I could do lots of cool stuff even the more experienced girls couldn't do. :bigsmile:0 -
Hi all,
I am into my second week of NROLFW and I feel totally disgusting and fat! I haven't lost any weight (which is to be expected) but my cloths feel tighter not looser! I have about 25kgs to loose. Please tell me it will get better. I would also like to know what weight everyone started off with. Thank you.0 -
I am right there with you. I am in week two and feeling fat. The workouts are so short and skipping the intense cardio feels weird.0
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Some of the ladies may disagree with me, but here is my take on how much weight you should be using: if you feel the rest periods are too long, you probably aren't pushing yourself hard enough. For the first few workouts, with the 15 rep sets, I did not use very heavy weights, but I tried to lift heavy enough that I probably couldn't do more than 15 reps and I always needed my rest periods. By the time I got to the last few workouts with 8 rep sets, I came close to failure on every set. The way I see it, if I have any makeup left at all at the end of a workout, it's time to up the weights!
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I have definitely put on more weight and size! I am trying to tell myself that it is the muscles underneath all the fat, but it is so hard. My weights are heavy for me - deadlift 40kgs & squat 30kgs. I am usually drenched in sweat by the end of my workout which no other gym routine has done for me, so I know I am working hard, just not seeing any results.0
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Just consulted my workout sheets from stage 1. At week two I was squatting 60 pounds and deadlifting 70. I'd say you're definitely on track. Keep at it and you will get results!0
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Thanx for your comments. It really hard to stay motivated, but I will def continue, because I really love lifting - more than I have ever loved any other exercise regime and now I actually like going to the gym! Just hope I see some results soon.0
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I'm in the middle of stage 2 and was feeling so fat this past week. Everywhere just looked so big!! I think it may just be water since lifting will draw water into the muscles. And since it's total body workouts 3x a week there really isn't any down time for the muscles to get rid of the excess water. I'm waiting for my rest week at the end of stage 3 to re-evaluate...I'm hoping my hypothesis is proven to be correct. (Otherwise I may tear my hair out!):explode:0
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I love lifting, but I retain about 4-5 pounds of water to repair after each workout. It can be very discouraging. Plus I go over on my sodium quite regularly, so that isn't much help either. I'm trying to focus on how I look and how my clothes feel, not to mention "am I getting stronger?"
I was feeling like I hadn't progressed much and then tonight I saw a couple I hadn't seen in a while. The woman said "you are getting skinny!" and her husband just said "look at those guns!" :bigsmile:
I started on May 21st, if that helps any. I'm definitely getting results, even when I can't see them myself. Assuming work doesn't explode tomorrow, I will be doing Stage 2 Workout 3B. Can't wait!0
