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    NROLFW Completed! with pics

    Posts: 1,842 Member
    edited February 23 in Success Stories
    This week I completed New Rules of Lifting for Women. I'm super proud of myself and decided to share some pics - please be kind, I've never really shared any before!! :flowerforyou:

    A little background on me...I used to weigh 287lbs, lost around 120lbs in my early 20s, got married, got fat, lost weight again, started lifting, had a baby, and now I'm on my way back down to my pre-pregnancy weight - though this time I've been focusing mainly on lifting and hitting my macros, rather than purely cardio.

    Below are the results of 6 months from start to finish of NROLFW. I love to pick up heavy stuff and I have learnt so much by being around these forums and taking advice from other MFP people who are inspiring as hell.

    Before pic:
    Weight: 202.8 lbs
    Waist: 39 inches
    Hips: 43 inches

    After pic:
    Weight: 174 lbs down 28.8 lbs
    Waist: 27 inches down 12 inches
    Hips: 37 inches down 6 inches

    [img]http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af110/Psych1011/Mobile Uploads/image_zpsa78a06c1.jpg[/img]

    [img]http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af110/Psych1011/Mobile Uploads/85e367b7-a588-48fd-bec8-5a2f83775197_zps8208705e.jpg[/img]

    [img]http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af110/Psych1011/Mobile Uploads/833d7418-8761-497a-8a01-da71612f4045_zps1b4ce3ef.jpg[/img]

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    • Posts: 291 Member
      Wow!! Excellent progress. Definition is definitely coming in nicely. I think you've done fabulously and look great.
    • Posts: 236 Member
      Arm muscles?! Yes, please!! Looks great. I am inspired and just a lil' bit jealous. Leaving to find my dumbbells now. Bye!
    • Posts: 209 Member
      (Woof whistle) Nice arms!

      Overall, excellent work! :drinker:
    • Posts: 259 Member
      Wow, thats great
    • Posts: 1,791 Member
      Holy crap! NICE job sweety!!!
    • Posts: 1,066 Member
      Amazing work. The belly inches loss are incredible. Keep up the great work. Also as one on your FL, you are an inspiration to many :drinker:
    • Posts: 306 Member
      Wow, fantastic job!!! You look great. Thanks for sharing :)
    • Posts: 616 Member
      You look so incredible!

      Can you tell me how long your NROLFW training program was for? I'm looking to lift but would like to know how long a program like this is a commitment for -- I like to shake things up frequently ;)
    • Posts: 37 Member
      These are fantastic results!! You look amazing!

      I am three weeks into stage 1 and I am already seeing some great results and I am already so much stronger. It is so encouraging to see your results! Any advice for a newbie?
    • Posts: 689 Member
      Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your pictures :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 253 Member
      You look AMAZING! I've been planning on starting NROL4W next week, and now I'm really looking forward to it. Did you follow the calorie recommendations, or id you do your own thing?
    • Posts: 1,842 Member
      Thanks everyone - I was really nervous about putting pics up!! :flowerforyou:

      Can you tell me how long your NROLFW training program was for? I'm looking to lift but would like to know how long a program like this is a commitment for -- I like to shake things up frequently ;)

      NROLFW has 7 stages and takes approximately 7 months I believe. Stage 6 is for those who are wanting to complete a full pullup and is optional - that wasn't really of interest to me, so I skipped that part and went to Stage 7. I lifted 3 days a week and took a full week off between each stage. I really enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone....though some of the stages got really long lol
      I am three weeks into stage 1 and I am already seeing some great results and I am already so much stronger. It is so encouraging to see your results! Any advice for a newbie?

      Good on you for starting! I remember Stage 1 felt like it went on forever lol :) There is a NROLFW group here so I'd recommend joining that if you haven't already. Listen to your body and take rest days when you need to. Continue to push yourself and up your weights as you can but really watch your form - form is key!! good luck!
    • Posts: 1,842 Member
      You look AMAZING! I've been planning on starting NROL4W next week, and now I'm really looking forward to it. Did you follow the calorie recommendations, or id you do your own thing?

      I followed the book for calories to begin with, but I switched to TDEE - 20% and really watching my macros about halfway through. That way I could eat the same amount each day and didn't really have to worry too much. I like the nutrition info in the book as it encourages folks to eat lol
    • Posts: 253 Member
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      I followed the book for calories to begin with, but I switched to TDEE - 20% and really watching my macros about halfway through. That way I could eat the same amount each day and didn't really have to worry too much. I like the nutrition info in the book as it encourages folks to eat lol

      thanks for responding! I think that'll be my plan as well. I've been slowly upping my calories in preparation. :)

      Again, you look fantastic! Good job! :)
    • Posts: 37 Member
      Awesome Job! It makes ALL... those lunges worth it!!
    • Posts: 1,842 Member
      Awesome Job! It makes ALL... those lunges worth it!!


      haha yes!! and those blimmin step ups!!!
    • Posts: 5,304 Member
      You're amazing!!! Inspiring!!! I can't wait until I'm 6 months into lifting...
    • Posts: 1,842 Member
      You're amazing!!! Inspiring!!! I can't wait until I'm 6 months into lifting...

      :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 287
      This is amazing!!!!! Gosh you are an inspiration. You just sold me on your weight lifting plan.!!
    • Posts: 45 Member
      Great Job! I am wrapping up stage 4! I love it! I can't wait to post pics when I'm done! :)
    • Posts: 1,844 Member
      You're incredible!!
    • Posts: 47 Member
      What a transformation!
    • Posts: 494 Member
      Fantastic!!!!!
    • Posts: 985 Member
      awesome job!!!! :drinker:
    • Posts: 992 Member
      You look amazing! Great job!
    • Posts: 3,679 Member
      In all sincerity...

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    • Posts: 1,795 Member
      :bigsmile: Definite results!
    • Posts: 1,364 Member
      Great job, you look great!
    • Posts: 1,842 Member
      Thanks all :heart:

      Not sure what I was so worried about lol
    • Posts: 200 Member
      Incredible results!! I did stage 1, day 1 today.... I hope my results are even half as awesome as yours are.

      Well done!
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