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chuckles9189
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This is overdue. But I have been SO busy!
Last week I finally finished stage one of NROLFW! Yayy!!
Final stats:
Squats: 65-->155
Deadlifts: 65--->155
Seated row: 55-->85
Lat pull down: 55-->85
Shoulder press: 15-->25
Push-ups: 15 (sometimes 20) regular--> 15 NOSE TO FLOOR EVERYTIME. (sometimes 20)
Step- ups: 20lbs (each hand) with 1 riser -->70# with 6risers (I think 70-- i used the barbell and don't have my notebook with me. it's either 70 or 80# eitherway--HUGE increase!)
Lunges: 20# each hand --> 95# (or 100, once again with barbell and no notebook to rememeber, it's either 95 or 100).
Swiss ball crunch: 15--> 30 with 10#
Prone jackknife: 15 knees to chest--> 15 Legs straight (this was HARD!)
Unfortunately I had to leave for australia almost immediately after I finished. So I wasn't able to take measurements. I did, howevere, gain 4 pounds as of the morning I left. I'm trying really hard not to think about it and not be too bummed I didn't get to measure before I left. My clothes fit about the same. I feel a little self conscious. I can definitely tell my arms are "toning" up! Other than that, it's hard to get over the 4 pound gain without measurements
And, since I'm in Australia, I'll probably not be eating as clean as I'd like to so it will be hard to to note the difference when I get back!
Happy Lifting! Cheers,
Chelsea
Last week I finally finished stage one of NROLFW! Yayy!!
Final stats:
Squats: 65-->155
Deadlifts: 65--->155
Seated row: 55-->85
Lat pull down: 55-->85
Shoulder press: 15-->25
Push-ups: 15 (sometimes 20) regular--> 15 NOSE TO FLOOR EVERYTIME. (sometimes 20)
Step- ups: 20lbs (each hand) with 1 riser -->70# with 6risers (I think 70-- i used the barbell and don't have my notebook with me. it's either 70 or 80# eitherway--HUGE increase!)
Lunges: 20# each hand --> 95# (or 100, once again with barbell and no notebook to rememeber, it's either 95 or 100).
Swiss ball crunch: 15--> 30 with 10#
Prone jackknife: 15 knees to chest--> 15 Legs straight (this was HARD!)
Unfortunately I had to leave for australia almost immediately after I finished. So I wasn't able to take measurements. I did, howevere, gain 4 pounds as of the morning I left. I'm trying really hard not to think about it and not be too bummed I didn't get to measure before I left. My clothes fit about the same. I feel a little self conscious. I can definitely tell my arms are "toning" up! Other than that, it's hard to get over the 4 pound gain without measurements
And, since I'm in Australia, I'll probably not be eating as clean as I'd like to so it will be hard to to note the difference when I get back!
Happy Lifting! Cheers,
Chelsea
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Impressive! Hang in there regarding the weight gain, remember it's most likely muscle!
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Dang, makes me feel like I might need to step up my game. Good job!0
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Is this what you mean my prone jackknife (straight legs)? If so, it does look hard and I will have to try it towards the end of stage 1
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Yikes... and here I thought I was doing well with the knee bending HAHAHA. I've got workout A today, so I'll be huffing right along through these. Hopefully by end of stage one I can do something that resembles this
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Yep. They totally suck. in the best way ever! When I first kept my legs straight I struggled with 8. But after a few I could do all 15 on a little ball. Got my heart rate up higher that just the ones where you bend your knees. and I liked that.0
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Shoot... I thought I was doing a good job with my prone jackknife. Time to up my game!0
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And, since I'm in Australia, I'll probably not be eating as clean as I'd like to
Because we don't have clean food over here?? :grumble:
Australia has beautiful fresh produce, I'm not sure where you are from but I'm from the UK originally and food is far better here. Enjoy!0 -
And, since I'm in Australia, I'll probably not be eating as clean as I'd like to
Because we don't have clean food over here?? :grumble:
Australia has beautiful fresh produce, I'm not sure where you are from but I'm from the UK originally and food is far better here. Enjoy!
I second this! (Pom on oz here as well)0 -
oh dear! I meant no offense -- just mostly not preparing food for myself. Probably having more drinks and wine than necessary. This first week has been awesome for food! Australia has some phenomenal carrots!0
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Carrots??? lol
I wouldn't have chosen that as the best thing. LOL
The wine however, now that's another story. Make sure you have some shiraz from the Barossa while you're here xxx0
