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0/3 I weighed last week! EEEK but I was down in weight! LOL I haven't been to the gym in over a week. I have noticed more definition in my arms. Yay for loss of water retention in muscles.
I realized why I am in a funk! The new med I am taking. It makes me sleepy and decreases my appetite (hence the weight loss).
I will be MIA for the next 2 weeks. I'll be traveling. Summer is a busy time for us. Things won't slow down for us until mid September.
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Busy week, work outs were okay although I blew a weight training session. Had a big BBQ at my house and many mojitos so my intake is out of bounds this week. Tonight I'm trading a night alone wiht DH for working out since DD will be at a sleep over. We are never alone so it's worth it.
1.5/3 this last week.
Shooting for three areobic type workouts and one weight training session. Next Sunday on Vacation so will get hiking and runs in where i can.0 -
Thanks for the lifting pad info. I brought a heavier towel that I was going to roll up and stick under the bar but I ended up discovering THE busiest time I've ever seen my gym, so I stuck with my dumbell squats (the ones from the book with heels under 10# plates) instead. Noon on a Monday -- I am thinking this is the time when young guys on school break and meeting each other to work out. It was all groups of 2-3 guys ages about 16-28 just packed into Golds. Total testosterone scene. So I pretty much got in there, got my workout done as quick as I could without getting crushed then got back out.
What do most folks end up doing with travel? Do you try to stick to usual preferred days and work out as you can at hotel gyms or makeshift/make do, or do you try to adjust your schedule? We travel kind of a lot and I'm trying to plan what I want to do.0 -
Oh also have to report an unanticipated and very good side benefit to my new weight lifting. I have had this painful tailbone thing for well over a year now. I haven't been able to discern a pattern to it though driving for long periods of time does aggravate it. Though, sometimes I'll drive just half an hour and it'll be horrible, and other times it takes a longer drive of a few hours to trigger it. Then there are days when just lying down on the couch hurts.
So anyway, I realized as I collapsed on the couch after a LONG day yesterday (where I drove 7+ hours) that my tailbone was totally fine, and that it hasn't hurt at all practically since day one of starting this program (I am in week 3.) I am thinking perhaps it is all of the squatting move. I think this is possible since before now, the only thing that's kind of somewhat alleviated the pain is certain squat-type moves in yoga.
Every workout has squat motions so I've been doing a lot of deep squatting warmups, like holding a wall in front of me for balance and squatting all the way to the floor with my knees out over toes to the sides.
So I will be thrilled if squatting fixed this annoying problem:-)0 -
jdgro - that is WONDERFUL news about tailbone!! Wonderful! People tend to FORGET that weight-lifting also does A LOT for "range of motion" (i.e. flexibility) and so, I am NOT surprised that you will end up with ALL SORTS of side-benefits from the weight-training.
(Like better sleep patterns, too!)
Do you take holidays that are long (in # of days away)? Because, if "no", then I would totally feel free to SKIP THE WEIGHTS when you are traveling! You can do cardio when you are away (i.e. lots of walking, or a morning run or whatever....), if you REALLY feel like you need to schedule SOMETHING.
Otherwise, even when you are doing NROL4W program, it is going to be 100% NORMAL to take "lifting breaks" throughout your year....whether it is every 8- weeks or every 12- weeks or whatever. If you travel A LOT, you can plan your "lifting breaks" to coincide with your vacation!0 -
Hey all,
2 hours sleep..... another birth :yawn: ..... now going to combat, then helping at school, meeting a friend for a coffee and revision.
Where's the coffee? :drinker:0 -
Everybody is lifting eating and learning, I love it!
I spent my day putting together diploma folders and tearing down my classroom. Almost at the end of the year.
I just finished make chocolate chunk brownies for my eighth graders and only ate two of the damaged ones. I think that's pretty darn good.
My workout schedule is strange because I'm a slave to my cycle. Week one four-five days at the gym. Week 2, 3-4 workouts, Week 3, just 3 lifting days, and week 4 I'm lucky to get in two because I get the worst PMS fatigue. Whatever your schedule is, make it work for you.0 -
3/3 last week. finished stage 7 today. I wanted to stop halfway through the workout because its sooo hard. The moves are pretty simple but doing them so quickly back to back just wears you out. Looking forward to the rest of this week since bikinigeddon is saturday. SATURDAY!!!0
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>>>Handing Jo some coffee :drinker:
Checking in at 2/3. I under-ate this past Sunday...and then for dessert, I had sugar free piece of lemon cake. I did have a glass of Moscato too, and Kahlua with sparkling flavoured water...yum!! I also had homemade whole wheat lasagna (one of my challenges is not to eat "visible" carbs)...I did not meet my protein macros this past weekend..but today? Am standing at 114g!! Wohoo!!
Lifting today was half-hearted...hoping for a better work out come Wednesday.0 -
I just started day one of the Nrol4W today! I am really excited to see what kind of results I get on this program compared to the workouts I have been doing. Would love a few friends who are new... and a few who know the ropes to help me along the way.
Glad I found the group, and am looking forward to reading through the past posts.
Please friend me if you would be willing to help, and we can motivate each other!0 -
DNA I loved the chia pudding I made it with blueberries- yum-
Welcome chasin- this is afriendly group.
I am still having abdominal pain and my pcp has no idea why.
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I'm gonna have to try this chia pudding craze
Pmag, I'm sorry for the pain issues. Hope you can find answers and relief soon.
Welcome Chasing! You'll learn so much from these badass ladies.
Got back to lifting yesterday. At home, so had to adapt the workout to the equipment I had, but it was worth it to get back into a routine without having to drive all the way to the gym. Also took a lunch hike through a trail right by my work which I think I might make a regular thing. It was a great break from the day.0 -
I stayed awake most of the night because I have pre diabetes. I have the diet and exercise thing all buttoned up just need to decrease my stress...0
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...I am RE-BOOTING my "do what you say you will" (internal) challenge.
I have pasted, on my jewelry box, the 4 things I am going to DO. I NEED those visual clues to REALLY help me through the evenings. Period.
Worked SO well when I did it at end of April and beginning of May.
Hope you all have a super-swell day....sounds like everybody is getting their lifting IN-AND-DONE and that is SUPER-KEY!!0 -
I burned my mouth on Sunday and eating just hasn't been fun :sick:0
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My lifting is done - only did 2 sets though. It's almost tax time and I may be a little behind on my bookwork :ohwell:
Next week is my scheduled week off lifting! And first week of school holidays lol0 -
Oh no! Will you be ok? :flowerforyou:I burned my mouth on Sunday and eating just hasn't been fun :sick:
Just getting off my Zumba high...since I cut out cardio, I noticed that am a bit luggish in class. My heart rate does not go as high...but I am good with it. I will take that, considering the definition am beginning to see on my body...I will lift away!!0 -
yes, burning your mouth really sucks (and you just reminded me of my first date with my husband :laugh: )
Oh no! Will you be ok? :flowerforyou:I burned my mouth on Sunday and eating just hasn't been fun :sick:
Just getting off my Zumba high...since I cut out cardio, I noticed that am a bit luggish in class. My heart rate does not go as high...but I am good with it. I will take that, considering the definition am beginning to see on my body...I will lift away!!
Bepeejaye, is your heart rate just getting more efficient?
Beeps, those visual reminders are awesome. You got this.
I hit the gym after work today, my first half day. 3-4 at the gym is AWESOME and I may either start swimming after lifting or hitting the 4:30 zumba. Got in, banged out my lifting session, got out. Then I spent my entire night baking brownies and cleaning my house. I love high energy week!0 -
Sam..lol @ your first date with hubby
yes, burning your mouth really sucks (and you just reminded me of my first date with my husband :laugh: )Just getting off my Zumba high...since I cut out cardio, I noticed that am a bit luggish in class. My heart rate does not go as high...but I am good with it. I will take that, considering the definition am beginning to see on my body...I will lift away!!
Bepeejaye, is your heart rate just getting more efficient?
Beeps, those visual reminders are awesome. You got this.
My hear rate usually goes as high as 189, but this week it only went as high as 180...I think too that it could be because the room is nowadays full - since they cancelled the other Zumba class...and even though it as giant fans and super air conditioned, it can get stuffy.0 -
Hi everyone. I've been watching the conversations and learning from you all for a while, and think I've finally worked up the courage to start this program! I have anxiety about looking incompetent, being in the way of other lifters, etc. I've scheduled time with a trainer at the Y tomorrow evening to show me how to use everything correctly, then I'm doing the first workout Friday morning. I can't wait to get stronger and see what I'm capable of! So thank you all for making me realize I could do this, even though you didn't realize that's what you were doing!0
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Welcome Robin! And good luck with the workout. I get the fear sometimes too of going into the weights area in the gym but I honesty don't know why. The guys (and occasional girl) in there are lovely and I have been there long enough that now I have chats with some of the lads in between sets. No one has ever so much as looked at me funny.
I haven't read any of the rest of the thread...too busy...will check back in later.0 -
Aww Runz, I hate that!
Bepee, yay for definition!
Welcome Robin! The nerves are normal and will pass. The trick is to act like you belong there (because you DO!) and no one will notice anything besides the fact that you're a new face. Before long, you'll believe yourself
Rainy day and menses are exhausting me today. I lost my oomph lol0 -
bepee - you need to throw up some pictures here....I find PHOTOS very MOTIVATING!
samntha - you can't drop a "like first date with husband" line and then NOT tell the WHOLE story!! Get typing...you gotz you some time!
Hi Robin!
WillLift - it is a rainy day here, too....I REFUSE to let it get me down! (Well, it's only day one of rain....if it is the start of a 3-day-er or something, check back with me....)
TODAY, I LIFT! BOOM!0 -
I've missed you all! Reading through this thread is so motivating- something I really need!
I'm finally home after visiting family and a full weekend of my hobby(singing). It was really fun, but so very, very busy! I haven't lifted since Monday. I'm afraid all the time on the road with fast food has probably caused me to gain a few lbs. I'll lift tomorrow- today is laundry, housework, and yard work!
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Gah, I am SO hungry today. I cannot eat enough. What do you do on days when you are so hungry that you are going to blow over your calories, even exercise ones? I don't really want to work out again. I am trying to just trust in and listen to my body, and make healthy choices, but I am so huuunnnnggrrrrrryyyy....
Stupid TOM :P0 -
Robin, I just started too and I go to the Y as well. I did my first workout yesterday and I just went up there with my list. I was looking really lost and one of the guys who works there offered to show me how to do it all. Even though I was really new except for two girl using the bench press no one really paid me any attention. Good Luck to you!
I am really sore, is there specific moves that you do for the biceps? I found one online but it was only ok. Do you think sitting in the hot tub would help?0 -
Please come over my house for bagels and pancakes. We had a graduation breakfast for the kids today and the caterer gave us WAY too many pancakes and bagels. We said food for about 100. so they gave us 100 bagels. I have 15-20 sitting in my dining room and zero space in my freezer, because that's where I put the 50 or so 8" pancakes. Seriously they gave us 8 large shafers of pancakes, enough for each person to have two or three in addition to the eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, fruit salad, and donuts. I was a good girl and ate 1 pancake, and about three scrambled eggs, then 1/2 a bagel for a snack. Breakfast at Sam's for like the next month.Gah, I am SO hungry today. I cannot eat enough. What do you do on days when you are so hungry that you are going to blow over your calories, even exercise ones? I don't really want to work out again. I am trying to just trust in and listen to my body, and make healthy choices, but I am so huuunnnnggrrrrrryyyy....
Stupid TOM :P
Oh, the first date comment. We went out for pizza. I took a bite, burned my mouth, then the cheese slid off my crust, burning my hands. I flicked the cheese off my hands, onto the table and screamed. It's a miracle there was a second date. However, he and his best friend picked on me about the incident up until my wedding day four years later.
Tonight, I Zumba!!0 -
Welcome Robin! You made me smile.WE all felt a little awkward the first time going into the free weight section. YOu only have go the first time once. Each time gets easier, then before you know it, you'll be the expert encouraging newbies here. Kate, NROL programs DO NOT target specific muscles. Each movement is designed to move as much of your body as possible giving you a total body workout each time. This is how we get away with only lifting three times a week. Maximum effort in efficient time.Hi everyone. I've been watching the conversations and learning from you all for a while, and think I've finally worked up the courage to start this program! I have anxiety about looking incompetent, being in the way of other lifters, etc. I've scheduled time with a trainer at the Y tomorrow evening to show me how to use everything correctly, then I'm doing the first workout Friday morning. I can't wait to get stronger and see what I'm capable of! So thank you all for making me realize I could do this, even though you didn't realize that's what you were doing!0 -
Welcome Kate and Robin
I am going to stick with my BT3 workout for one more week- It is going really well. I am starting doubt th ewhole diet- weightlifting connection. I have been eating less cals ( and mostly liquids) for a week and even though my abdomen feels terrible I am lifting well.
My front squat last night was 90 lbsx 10 for 2 sets, then 85 lb x 10 for one set ( after a feew with the bar and 12x 75 for a warmup)
The kneeling cable pull is also going well
I can't tolerate much cardio just walking makes me have worse pain and nausea.
Sam- your first date story is great - you obviously made the right impression.0 -
Sam, I'll be there in how ever many hours it takes me to fly to you! I never think of buying bagels but there was a thread on here earlier today about them and I have been craving one since!
Your first date story is hilarious! You know you have found the right man when he can get passed you throwing melted cheese at him on your first date! :laugh:
I am so close to finishing stage 3. Tomorrow is my last B workout but I have to repeat the last A workout on Saturday because yesterday i wasn't feeling well in the gym and had to leave early. That means I still have a BWM to do! :grumble:
I think next week will have to be a rest week before starting stage 4. ill be away for the week and don't think i'll have gym access. I am thinking of doing a TRX class with friends though. Has anyone done one of these? I think it might be too fast paced and therefore too much cardio for my liking.0
