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PLEASE REPORT IN WITH YOUR 'STAR CHALLENGE' results for Mon, April 29 - Sun, May 5!
I get a SLIVER STAR this week! (I was 490 calories over....)0 -
What is the opposite of an NSV? A non-scale failure? I've been feeling nice and strong lately. Been lifting with the hubs, working out, running, making strength gains, tooting my own horn (esp since the scale has gone up...all my fault with the bad eating...and I haven't been beating myself up, just trying to get back on track) and then today I am stumped by....a bookshelf.
I got a new bookshelf for my office and obv assembly is required. So I tell the office "no no I can do it" (after I built my office chair!). Well, 2 hours later it fell on my foot (pre-assembly), the screwdriver took the skin off my middle finger, and I am not strong enough to screw the stupid screws in all the way...what muscle should I be working to improve that??? lol. Needless to say, we have called the building engineer (who I didn't know existed). Thwarted by a bookshelf...sad.
Bad weekend eating wise (ate good for you food...just too much of it), but got in some good workouts. Lifted yesterday and going for a run today! My dog is finally healed enough from all her knee surgeries to start running again AND the hubs has decided to run a bit as well...so we are doing short runs together which is a nice change.
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Hey ladies - Bronze star for me last week. Saturday was my birthday and the presence of cake at my house wasn't good for the caloric intake this weekend. There is actually a hefty slice left and I have resisted so far even though it is delicious - yellow cake with strawberry buttercream, homemade. I think I'll give it to the kids for dessert tonight and be done with it. Overall, though,don't think I did too bad, considering.
QOTD - We use PC computers, since we need to for work. But I have an iphone and an ipad. I've had android and windows phones in the past, but they were both too buggy. My husband has an android phone, though, and claims to love it. But his video camera doesn't work and he's always complaining about something. I'll stick with the iphone.
Previous QOTDs - My husband and I dated for 5 years before marrying and lived together for three of those. We had our first child about two years after getting married. I do not dye my hair, though I am starting to get a few grays (I'm 38). I haven't decided whether I will dye it or not. My husband claims to think I should go natural. We'll see - I think I have a few years before they'll be really noticeable.
I am starting stage 4 tomorrow! I do think about what I'll do after NROLFW. I haven't read supercharged. It's sounds cool, but I'm a little put off by the having to create your own workout thing. I'd prefer something already laid out. Or is it not really a big deal? Also, I feel like the NROLFW workouts take a really long time (75-90 minutes including warmup, HIIT, and stretching for Stage 3 - and I don't even rest the full amount of time between sets). Stronglifts seems like it might be more time-efficient?? I'd be interested in what others think about other similar programs.0 -
I don't know how those of you who work full-time lift and work all day! I've been doing my workouts at around 9am, and I'm frequently drained for the rest of the day, especially on days when I up the weights. Stage 2 A1 wiped me out for the day this morning...dreading what B1 will be like! Yes, I still plod along going to the grocery store, picking up my son, going to after school stuff, but it's with barely any brain function, LOL. My body continues to move against my will. I might be going back to work part-time (from home) and am rethinking it because it would interfere with being able to work out!
lazyjane, I have a ways to go before I finish NROL4W, but I'm really curious about Stronglifts. I think that one's going to be a front-runner for me.
I missed the QOTD, but I gather it's Mac vs. PC? Mac here, and several ones at that. I converted first in 2007 and then my husband a year later. Then he converted at work, too. At his most recent job, he converted his boss/the owner. It will be hard for me to go back to a PC if I ever need to do so for work. I liked my Android phones, until iOS improved. Now I can't wait to ditch my buggy Droid but have to wait until April. I think I abuse my Droids, though. My husband has had the same phones as me and never has issues.
I stopped coloring my hair a year ago. I have curly hair and lots of whites coming in, but I like to think they blend in like highlights. Ha! I have very dark hair, and used to dye it even darker, almost black. I'd love to be a redhead, but am scared to have my hair bleached out first. My husband and I dated for 18 months before getting married, though I would've married him after only a few months.0 -
booooooooooo, emgel on the bookshelf! I wanted it to be a "techie" SUCCESS STORY!
cphaneuf - "supercharged" is no big deal on how to lay out the work-outs....the charting is the SAME as NROL4W (basically), but you just add in the "move" that you are capable up (so, a level 1 move might be push-ups from desk height, level 2 might be push-ups from a bench, level 3 might be push-ups from the floor, level 4 might be push-ups with feet elevated, etc.) - on different "moves" you might be at a different level - i.e. maybe you aren't level 3 on EVERY SINGLE MOVE, so you choose a level 1 move for your "pull"-move and a level 3 for your "hinge"-move.
Lou Schuler really is THE easiest dude to understand....he lays it all out there for you, I PROMISE!0 -
Silver star for me this week! I ate horrible this weekend.
CP, Lou gives sample Supercharged workouts if you just want to follow them. That's what I've been doing for the most part and loving it.
Jane, the Supercharged workouts take me right at 50-60 mins with the HIIT included. I can actually fly through them in 45 if I'm in a hurry. He doesn't specify rest periods, so I just keep going until I need a breather. I checked out Stronglifts, but it seemed so incredibly simple after doing NROL4W I was afraid I would get bored. NROL for Abs looked good (and shorter), but it wasn't as tailored to fitness level and seemed like it would get boring as well. There's so many good programs out there it's hard to decide, I know.
Darn, emgel, that's a bummer. At least you got your workouts in over the weekend- that's ALWAYS a great NSV!
I killed my workout today! Upped almost all my weights-woot!0 -
I was 1893 under calories...excluding the day I didn't record due to taking a day off from recording(I also didn't have access to the computer).and like clockwork the workout days I ate less with the non workout days giving me 34 or 43 left over..haha...
Today I worked out..not hungry...0 -
chubby - did I *know* that you were doing 'supercharged'?? Glad to read you UPPED your weights. Doing that in ALL categories would be VERY CHALLENGING!
breezedaze - what is your weekly alotment of calories??0 -
Em, sorry about the assortment of injuries. Take it easy.
CP, there's no secret to getting it done, you just set your priorities. My health became one when I really didn't have a choice any more. I used the "tired" excuse for a LOT of years.I work out more in the early part of the week, Mon, Tue, WEd, Rest Thurs then wo Fri, most Fridays.
Beeps I've only been back tracking for a couple of days. I moved on to my may Challenge, getting in at least three workouts a week.
Breeze, good job staying under this week.
I LOVE the New Rules series. I really like life and picking my own exercises. I just wish the stubborn belly will go away, I know I know damn the carbs.
Sue My push press and overhead press never made any progress. Weak shoulders.0 -
Sammy got 99 problems and lifted each one.
It was a day from hell for petty annoyances. One thing after another after another; late to work, displaced from my room to the gym where I will be sharing space with five other classes, and first period recess because the kids aren't allowed outside while testing is in progress. Lunch was an hour late and my blood sugar bottomed out. Shaking while getting the fork to my mouth, Found a hole in my shirt, then had to fight with my kids with their test prep homework and report cards. Too much equipment broken at the gym and dipwads leaving an ungodly mess. Working out was difficult. Then throw in the landlord giving me a hassle about some BS and the kids school looking for overdue tuition for extended day. Top it off with come family drama. Ugh, Couldn't catch a break (But Hubby was awesome. Thank God for small favors.
Ok I'm done. I pulled off a 2x15@95 back squat and 2x15@50 single-leg dead lift and FIFTEEN flat out pushups. I put my angst into my workout and it paid off.0 -
Beeps my nasty total this week is 13277 - that's 1477 over my 11800 and I don't know what that means but I'm guessing it's nada.
I'm back on track, lifted this morning and spot on with my food choices today. Yea for everyone's killer workouts!! I love hearling about 'em all. Totally motivates me to work hard!
Em I am really sorry to hear the bookshelf did you in. Hope you heal quickly! Maybe it will be enough time for your hip to ease up too!
Great job Breeze!!
Cowgirl, you're so right! And yes the one you'll do is the correct answer! Looking back that's always been the issue - I start out gung ho on some program here or there and all is well, until I get bored or don't get any results or don't have fun etc... Lifting works! I love it, I have fun, I get up anticipating the workouts!
This is a crazed week, tomorrow we have a mediation - I have to run the presentation equipment. Wednesday attorneys are here reviewing a few productions in another case - I manage the databases here so I have to be here for that, and work with them, plus all my regular work too. Thursday night, we're headed to Ohio for grandson Cody's 10th birthday weekend and Mother's day. I won't be home until Monday.
I have a new NSV. Tomorrow, I have to wear a business suit - it's the first time I've put one on since I started lifting - actually it's been about 2 years since I've put any of them on. None of them fit well. The one that I loved, I bought right after I lost 20ish pounds, is too big in the waist and of all places, now it's too long in the arms! I actually had to pull an old suit out of mothballs - I bought it when I first started working at the firm and was 15# lighter than I am now. I am amazed!0 -
Sam, I'm glad your workout paid off! I always try and remember that working out in crappy days always helps.
Sue, that's an AWESOME NSV!
Nothing much new here. I lifted yesterday and I will be starting my final A/B workouts for Stage 3. FINALLY. It has taken me forever to get back on track with lifting. I'm hoping to get a solid run in today. It's so beautiful out so I want to get outdoors! I might slip in a walk during my lunch as well.0 -
hi all - no star for me this week. However, that's because i exercised a lot and burned a ton of calories, so I had "room."
sue - yea for being back on track and yea for old clothes fitting! boo for you losing weight right through your fave suit! ;-)
sam - wow...that sounds like a crappy day!!...but a great workout!0 -
I think the hip is on the mend! I took the puppy (she is actually 3 years old so no one yell at me for making a "puppy" run) for a 2 mile run yesterday and we both survived! I am not where near top running shape, but I am going to slowly start working back up (my June 10k may prove a challenge).
For those of you considering what to do next, about 2 weeks ago I started lifting with my husband and we basically do something similar to stronglifts 3x a week (although we do 3x5, not 5x5) each day we hit: quads, back, shoulders, chest, and glutes. He even introduced me to doing dumbbell bench press on a swiss ball and it's SO much harder! really works your core. My point is that this workout is MUCH simpler than NROL and I am really enjoying it and already seeing strength gains!
Sue - that is the BEST NSV!!!!! I LOVE when old clothes don't fit! woot woot!
I pre-logged my day (minus lunch, we go out to lunch at my firm so I never know where we will end up), and it's looking good! my macros are FINALLY starting to line up! Plus with lifting tonight I consider this day a win =D0 -
This is what I have for Monday, Apr 29 - Sunday, May 5 STAR CHALLENGE:
Date: Reporting in on May 6, 2013
Handle of Participant Week 1
Beeps 2011 SILV *
emgel9
lcuconley NO*
chubbycowgirl SILV*
fratgirl713
jcjsjones
suelegal NO*
mcbellnz
luvmy4sps
lazyjane75 BRZE*
breezedaze PLAT*0 -
My 2nd 6B workout this morning. OHP even with the push is so tough for me! I have only gone up 5# since Stage 1 and that's hard! Anyone have any suggestions?
sue - Remember to use momentum for the move...you should be all the way up on your toes at the end. Also, you should be able to use more of your stronger back muscles for this move than the FSPP because of where the dumbbells are starting.0 -
QOTD: I am PC at work, mac at home. Blackberry for the parents, ipods for the kids. Oh, and I have an ipad, too!
So this weekend I did not get a workout on Saturday or Sunday, as we were away for a soccer tournament. I really enjoyed getting a little extra sleep. Yesterday was supposed to be a lifting day, but my sprint workout partner messaged me on Sunday night and so I did that. Tonight is soccer, so I will do my best to lift Wed/Saturday this week...
Here is a question for y'all...would you leave 3 sleeping kids, ages 8, 10 and 12, home alone from 515a to 645a so that you could go to the gym? My hubby is away for 3 weeks and I am trying to convince myself that is going to be OK.0 -
No, I wouldn't leave the kids home alone....can you "rent" some equipment to get your work-outs done IN-HOME for 3 weeks??0
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I've been lurking and reading all your progresses!! Great work ladies!!
I wanted to ask if any of you are doing this or supercharged at home? I am and plan on continuing to do so and know eventually Ill max out because I don't have a squat rack, etc. as of right now, I'm okay with that but maybe that'll change when the time comes. Any one have experience with that?
I know I'm not part of this...but if your kids are somewhat responsibility and have assess to a phone for emergency, I would totally leave them home for that period of time while sleeping. The phone is a just in case and I'd be sure to tell the oldest where you were in case they wake up. And what exactly is considered an emergency that requires a 911 call. Hope you don't mind that I answered.0 -
My 2nd 6B workout this morning. OHP even with the push is so tough for me! I have only gone up 5# since Stage 1 and that's hard! Anyone have any suggestions?
sue - Remember to use momentum for the move...you should be all the way up on your toes at the end. Also, you should be able to use more of your stronger back muscles for this move than the FSPP because of where the dumbbells are starting.
Yea I know but I am not too successful with the move.0 -
sue - sometimes long-time-ago injuries mean parts of your body (often due to "joint" issues, NOT "muscle" issues) aren't going to work the "right way". I'd just sub-in something else, frankly....what does an overhead press work?? (What muscle group??) find an alternate "move" and just sub it in.
That's what I'd do - just my $0.02!0 -
How mature are the kids, have they been left alone before, will they be sleeping anyway? It depends on your comfort level. In My state 12 is old enough to babysit without adult supervision. Mine are still too young. I know that when my eldest is 12 I won't have a problem leaving him with his 9 year old brother, but he's a great kid. Not every parent can say that. Our after school program only goes up to grade 6 because of this regulation. You can look up your state regs as well.
Here is a question for y'all...would you leave 3 sleeping kids, ages 8, 10 and 12, home alone from 515a to 645a so that you could go to the gym? My hubby is away for 3 weeks and I am trying to convince myself that is going to be OK.0 -
That being said, if it were my younger son who was 12, probably not lol.
Step kicked my butt. I went from nailing my calories thanks to a 800 calorie chipotle burrito, BOGO for teacher at least someone appreciates us lol, to being under by 500. Go figure. AND over 140g protein. Yeah baby.0 -
sam - I know I babysat a toddler when I was 11 and I just wonder "what were those parents thinking!?!?" My 12 year old is very responsible. I leave them home, one at a time, for a short periods (20-30 minutes), but more than one and I really have to think about it. There is no reason to think they would wake up while I was gone...oh, and they are all girls, which I think makes a difference.
makin - never apologize for popping into the thread, we are glad to have you! I will definitely have a phone with me!! Does cowgirl do supercharged at home? there is a thread (or three) in this group about NROL4W at home, but not sure about supercharged.
I had a great time at soccer last night. We won 3-2 and I got a ton of exercise in...we had almost two full lines, but with a 90 minute game, that's lots of field time! No gym for me this am...0 -
Today I lift!0
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Hello everyone! I've been lurking a bit but this is my first chat post.
This evening will be Stage 1 B4 for me. I am new to lifting and I really love it. I think the structure of NROL4W has been beneficial. I haven't dreaded going to the gym once since I started and that is very unusual for me.
I just got some lifting-appropriate shoes and I can't wait to try them out!0 -
celtic - welcome! When I got my flat-bottomed gym shoes (the first month of NROL4W) it changed my BIG lifts in a BIG way! Great idea to make sure the footwear is the proper choice!0
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NSV - skinny girl at the gym today, making small talk after our workouts: "I noticed that you lift... like, a lot." Damn right I do, sister.
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Gawd, I just got back from my lifting session and it was >90 MINUTES LONG.
Ummmmmmmmmmm, NO. Just "no". That is just WAY too friggin' long!! Yes, it was my last fibonacci pyramid session (for awhile...maybe 3 or 4 months??!!??) and yes, there was LOTS of "single-leg" and "single-arm" work, today, which obviously DOUBLES the time to get through those sets since you have to do one leg and then the other.
But, still.
90 minutes????
No.
It is spring. Summer is coming. 60 minutes in the gym, MAX. That is all.0 -
I think I like lifting twice per week. I'm enjoying the extra classes. They are fun and I'm not loosing any strength. Tonight I am tired as hell from two tough workout days in a row, so I'm going to zumba. Not that it's an easy class, but I don't have to think and I am brain tired. Tomorrow is fake Friday for me. I took a Personal day Friday for a mothers' Day function at my kids' school. Also, means I can lift early in the day when it's less crowded. It's been so annoyingly crowded lately.
Nice Abigail! It's cool to be noticed.
Beeps, you can always cut the sets to save time. I know what you mean though, 90 is just too long.0
