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Beeps2011
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Today was day 30 of VI for me. Now, I've been weight-lifting for about 10 months, so this part wasn't new for me (and I'm actually still in Phase 2 of NROL4Abs...although I have printed out the VI work-outs from Phase 1).
I have lost ~7 lbs. I believe this is PURE FAT LOSS.
I do *not* believe this is water weight, and here's why:
1. I weight-train 3 x per week with heavy weights. So, I likely retain water, constantly, for muscle recovery. This would have been constant on day 1 and constant on day 30.
2. I drink TONS of water. So, I likely DON'T retain water, because I ingest so much water it would flush anything out.
Whether I "do" or "don't" retain water would be relatively constant, given the above-2 non-variables.
I am on my way to my VI!
I take pictures and tape measurements at the end of each calendar month, so I don't know *exactly* where I am relative to VI.
I am a pear, so my shoulders are already at VI, my waist is about 2.5" above VI and it is my HIPS/SADDLEBAGS that are gonna be the tough slug.
How are you doing?
I have lost ~7 lbs. I believe this is PURE FAT LOSS.
I do *not* believe this is water weight, and here's why:
1. I weight-train 3 x per week with heavy weights. So, I likely retain water, constantly, for muscle recovery. This would have been constant on day 1 and constant on day 30.
2. I drink TONS of water. So, I likely DON'T retain water, because I ingest so much water it would flush anything out.
Whether I "do" or "don't" retain water would be relatively constant, given the above-2 non-variables.
I am on my way to my VI!
I take pictures and tape measurements at the end of each calendar month, so I don't know *exactly* where I am relative to VI.
I am a pear, so my shoulders are already at VI, my waist is about 2.5" above VI and it is my HIPS/SADDLEBAGS that are gonna be the tough slug.
How are you doing?
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Today is the end of my fifth week. Started at 127 and am now 118. I am seriously impressed! Also have never been able to do regular pushups, can now do 10 easily
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Oh this is awesome girls. Keep going. Whoohooo! Sorry I have not been in the group for awhile now. I will make this a regular stop more often. 0
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I should have posted my month 2 results (end of November).
I was down to 11 lbs lost (from starting weight). In order to be at VI, I still need to lose 1.25" on my waist, about 3" on my hips and I need to gain 1" in my shoulders.
I am closer to VI, but I am not there, yet.
And, as (dumb?) luck would have it, my weight has SHOT UP 1.8 lbs in the last week, so, unfortunately, I still think I have about 10 or 12 lbs to lose, too.
I'm still at it!0 -
Keep at it Beeps. You got this! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!
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Thought I'd share this here too, just because I want to remind myself of my amazing 1st week! I know that there are going to be some frustrating hills on this ride, might as well enjoy the moment As of wednesday, July 24th:
Height: 5'7"
Waist: 43.5" - 42.25" = 1.25" down
Shoulder: 51' - 49.5" = 1.5" down
Hips: 53" - 52" = 1 " down
Weight: 234.8 - 226.6 = 8.2 lb down!
Age: 33
This Weeks Results (updated with accurate height):
Your Ideal Waist is: 25.59 in
Your Ideal Shoulder Circumference is: 41.41 in
Based on your body you will look your best between the weights of: 121.59 lbs and 147.44 lb.
Best estimate 'Target' weight given your body type is: 134.51 lb
Your Ideal Hip Circumference Range is: 36.34 in - 39.16 in
Your Maintenance Calories: 1883.19 calories
Your Suggested Daily Calories For Weight Loss: 1000 calories
Your ESTIMATED weekly FAT loss: 7.6 lbs
Your Possible Daily Body Weight Fluctuation: 5.68 lbs
Suggested Daily Protein Intake: 60 grams0 -
Woot!
I'm on week 2 and lost 3 lbs so far....I have a trip to Hawaii in 6 weeks so I'm going to try hard and lose 10 lbs or so before my trip!0 -
Woot!
I'm on week 2 and lost 3 lbs so far....I have a trip to Hawaii in 6 weeks so I'm going to try hard and lose 10 lbs or so before my trip!
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I'm starting week 2 today. I lost (with no intention of finding again) 4 lbs and 2 inches off my waist. This week I really need to work on the quality of my calories and not just the quantity. I stayed within my calories last week, but I ate way too many candy bars.0
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I'm starting week 2 today. I lost (with no intention of finding again) 4 lbs and 2 inches off my waist. This week I really need to work on the quality of my calories and not just the quantity. I stayed within my calories last week, but I ate way too many candy bars.
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I was so sore from day 1 that it took me all week before I did day 2! But not so bad this time, so I'll be doing day 3 tomorrow. It feels AWESOME.0
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I was so sore from day 1 that it took me all week before I did day 2! But not so bad this time, so I'll be doing day 3 tomorrow. It feels AWESOME.
If you were overly sore, maybe you should take a day to let your body rest. Not an entire week, mind you, just one day.
Great job on not throwing in the towel. It's worth the effort.0 -
I really couldn't do another squat for about 4 days... it hurt to walk... maybe I overdid it that first day but no, not a week, I know. But my question is: lift even when your muscles are sore, or wait 'til they're not? If we're supposed to be healing on rest day, shouldn't I wait 'til I'm healed before lifting again? I'm confused. 0
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I wouldn't necessarily say to rest until you no longer feel it. I might suggest instead to lower your weights just a little to ease your body into it. This would be to avoid both injury and discouragement.0
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Wow, I forgot about this thread!! So, anyway, here I am 1-year-later, posting "update photos"!! ENJOY! (FYI: I was 44 years old and 5' 8.75" end-of-October, 2013.)
I am still whittling away at bodyfat (I tested at 32.7% bodyfat at my October 31, 2013 DXA scan), so I'll be hanging around Venus, still! Am spending the next 12-months working more on a "systems" approach (i.e. the inputs) rather than the "goals" approach (i.e. the outputs) that I focused on in 2013.0 -
Thanks for sharing Beeps. Very encouraging.0
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Wow, I forgot about this thread!! So, anyway, here I am 1-year-later, posting "update photos"!! ENJOY! (FYI: I was 44 years old and 5' 8.75" end-of-October, 2013.)
I am still whittling away at bodyfat (I tested at 32.7% bodyfat at my October 31, 2013 DXA scan), so I'll be hanging around Venus, still! Am spending the next 12-months working more on a "systems" approach (i.e. the inputs) rather than the "goals" approach (i.e. the outputs) that I focused on in 2013.
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No change for me at the end of week 2. Though, I was so busy last week that I didn't get all of my workouts in and, though I stayed mostly within my calories, my eating was awful (most of my calories came from cookies and doughnuts). This week, I started again with week 1 workouts and am watching the quality of my calories much better.0
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There may be no change on the scale but you're probably getting stronger. Hope you have a better week for eating this week.0
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