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Hi everyone, I'm Jenny. I'm almost 35, married with 2 girls, ages 3 and 6. I've got a lot of weight to lose- I'm 5'4" and weigh 220. I haven't always been heavy- in fact, I weighed about 120-125 from age 16 until age 25. I've tried various things but never stuck to them. I've actually done NROLFW stages 1-3 twice and loved it. Life got in the way- busy with kids, my mom had ALS and complications, etc. I'm determined to start the process again, beginning Monday!0
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Hello!
I plan to begin NROL4W very soon. I'm tired of being overweight and ready to tighten it up.
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Hi all! I've been doing the program and am about to finish stage 1. I tried it once before but was discouraged and didn't finish. I am determined to see it through this time. I will actually finish with my special workout B on new years eve and am very excited about stage 2. This is the first group I've joined too 0
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Hi everyone. I'm new to MFP, but definitely not new to NROLFW. I did it the first time two years ago. By the time I got to stage 7 I'd lost 12 plus inches overall, 2 dress sizes. I then dabbled in a couple of other programs for about a year. Then I did supercharged, loved it and lost about 6 additional inches. I'm sort of leveled out now, but I started NROFW again in Dec, I took off the week of Christmas and I'm now on stage 2.0
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Hi - I have been doing MFP since 2012 and ramped things up in June 2014 by adding health coach. I've lost almost 30 pounds and have recently begun to lift weights. I have ordered this book - NROLFW - and thus have not yet begun but have come to this group for advice, guidance and knowledge. I'm 39, two teens at home, full time job and a fabulous husband who already weight lifts and has a lot of knowledge that I can tap. I have plans this year for a 5k run in March, 5 mile run in May, 7 mile run in June (no, I'm not a runner, but I use these to help motivate me by setting goals) and a 50 mile bike ride for cancer in July. I also want to return to hiking as my husband and I did before we had kids. I have three peaks set for goals over the summer. Looking forward to a rewarding year for myself!0
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I have been strength training for a while and I have just now purchased the book. Cannot wait to read it.0
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Hi, my name is Jenn. I am 40 years old weigh around 142 and am 5'5". I am just starting NROL I am about half way through the first stage. So far I like it but it has been hard to cut down on my cardio. I like to run and I like to do half marathons. I also teach a HIIT class for the ladies in my neighborhood and don't feel like I can cut that out either. So I have been trying to cut down on my running a bit. Right now it seems like it is working out fine, but I was already lifting heavy before (just doing the wrong things), so stage 1 seems kind of easy and I don't feel like I am compromising my strength training by doing cardio. I will have to re-evaluate when I get to then next stages.
And when I say easy I don't mean the workout is easy and I do push myself and try to lift as heavy as I can and still do the reps. But it is very short and I am used to workouts that last at least 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours every day.
My goals are to lose a bit of weight. Not much I am most comfortable around 135. Mostly I just want to see some better muscle definition than what I have been getting on my own. So if I don't lose any weight that will be fine as long as my clothes fit like they do when I weigh less and that my body looks better in a swim suit. I also really really want to do a pull up. Even though I feel I have gotten a lot stronger in the past year adding heavy lifting into my exercise routine I still can't seem to get enough upper body strength to get that pull up done.0 -
Hi. My name is Paula. I am 62 years old, 5'9" and 145 pounds. I just lost 170 pounds (with surgery & learning) over 2 years which resulted in almost no extra fat and not too much loose skin, but lots of hard angles and bones.
It always seemed that losing weight would solve all my problems. Now it seems like getting some body tone will be the last step. But the truth is, theres always room for more, right? :laugh:
I started lifting weights in December 2013 but still feel like a beginner.
I am currently finishing Michael Matthews' "Thinner, Leaner, Stronger - The simple science of building the ultimate female body" and NROL4W is sitting on the shelf to be read next. I joined this group for guidance and companionship when I start the program.0 -
Hi, new (again to mfp) have been following this forum as a lurker though for a while.
I'm 26, single, new(ish) to lifting, only done programs set by me or gyms before, so this is my first longer program. Im focusing mostly on increasing strength and building muscle atm, weightloss is planned for later in the year.
I did stage 1 twice as long as should have, and nearly finished stage 2. Can't wait to chat to you all about nrol4w, I'm loving it so far!0 -
Hi - Just joined this group. I see people are talking about stages. How does one find and start at the first stage?0
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Welcome Kaleberry.
The stages are how the workouts are set up in the book and program New Rules of Lifting for Women. They are found in the book but you could probably also find them online too.0 -
Hi, I'm new to the group, and lifting too! I'm in stage 1, and have only done 6 workouts, but I am really happy with how easy to understand this program is, it's totally written out for you with exactly what you need to do (this appeals to my type a personality) and all I need to do, is figure out what weights to use and when to add more. I'm still figuring that out, and have had to alter a couple of things to do the program. (no bench or bar yet, so subbing dumbells wherever I can!)
If anyone has a good link to a bar set that they can send me, decently priced I'd really appreciate it!0 -
Hi. New to this group but have been doing NROLW for about 5 weeks now. Just thought I'd introduce myself. I am 35, mum of 3 and this is my first time doing strength training. I'm hoping for motivation and encouragement to stick with it.0
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Joined this group to learn about women and lifting. I am retired, doing a lot of fitness classes like circuit training, cardio, and yoga. I also get in at least 10K steps a day. In the past when losing weight I lost muscle and have had to cut further and further back on calories to lose weight, I am trying to not do that this time.0
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Welcome! 0
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Hi! I just received the book and I'm almost done reading it! Can't wait to get started!0
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Is this group still active????0
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Hi there. Most of us post in the main thread to check in our workouts, more so than some of the stickies, but yep, still plenty of activity going on in the group.
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Hello! I am also new to this group. I have started the program this week and I love it! (I am sore, but I love that too! ) 0
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Hi. I'm on week 1 and my 3rd workout. I've been getting sore a lot, but I love it. Looking for a lot of motivation, so I can stay on track. Feel free to add me as a friend, especially if you're just starting the program. Maybe we can encourage each other. 0
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Hello all! I'm going to start this hopefully tomorrow! I have 100 pounds I'd like to lose, but most importantly, I want to look and feel sexy again. I'm married and trying for children. Had two miscarriages in two years and my last one was recent. I had enough. I need to get strong and healthy. This is a good path to take because I heard strength training is better for long term weight loss when done appropriately over time!0
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Hello all. I tried New Rules about a year ago, and loved it, but only managed the first stage due to finding it impossible to get to the gym regularly enough. This time round I'm doing it from home:/
I'm 43, from the UK, carer to my husband who has a selection of physically disabling conditions and my 4 kids, who have all managed to have their very own special needs:/ I work in a school, which gives me all the holidays off to eat...... Want to get fitter, healthier and thinner, but also strnger as I've really noticed my strength failing recently and need to be able to do all the heavy lifting life throws at us!
Did my first work-out today:)
Starting stats:
Female
43 years
5'6 and 12st,12lb or 81kg
size uk 16 (ish)
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Hello everyone! Just joined this group. Thought I'd say hello and introduce myself.
I started this program this week.
I started lifting a year ago with a strength and conditioning coach. My goal was to learn how to lift properly. Aesthetics weren't a part of it at all, though, I won't lie, they're a positive side benefit. At any rate, for the last year I've focused more on form and technique than anything else, but that's what I wanted.
Now that I feel like I understand what I'm doing, I've decided to go it on my own. I got both NROL4W and Strong Curves for Christmas (I brought my husband to the bookstore, picked both books up and said, "I really want these"), and after talking to my old coach, we both agreed that starting with NROL4W was the best choice, and then afterwards do Strong Curves. (He's great. Even though I'm not seeing him anymore, my coach still encourages me to ask him questions.)
I'm overweight, but in the last year I've had a considerable recomp happen. I've lost 4" off my waist, and my arms have gotten beefier and my shoulders are wider. (Totally have to bring my wool coat in to the tailor. My arms don't fit in it anymore.) I'm almost 15 pounds heavier than when I started. I wasn't watching what I ate (though I eat whole foods. I cook everything from scratch). I just ate when I was hungry, which was ALL OF THE TIME. Lifting makes me a ferocious eater. Again, aesthetics aren't really much of a concern for me. According to my doctor, I'm fit as a fiddle, even if I could lose 30-40 lbs.
Stats:
Female
33
5'3"
170lbs
DL 1RM - 175lbs (A goal of mine is to hit 200 in the next couple of months. I LOVE DEADLIFTS!)
BP 1RM - 75lbs
OHP 1RM - 115lbs
Squat 1RM - Untested, but can do 115x6
And now I'm focusing on nutrition to fuel myself. I started the nutrition side of the program a week before I started the workout portion (I use a college gym and it was closed from Dec. 24th-Jan. 4th), and I've had to change the macro split. My body was NOT happy with that much protein. I was tired, headache-y and grumpy. I've lowered the protein intake and upped both carbs and fat, and that seems to have done the trick. My body is much happier now. I'm still fiddling with it.
So, anyway, hello!
(And feel free to add me as a friend, just leave a little message saying you're from this group.)
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Hi, I'm Jess.
I'm 28, from New Zealand and currently embarking on the NROLFW Stage 1. I was on MFP a few years ago and lost a lot of weight, mostly through cardio and drastic calorie deficits. I ended up starving hungry, mad and ultimately it was unsustainable for me to live like that. I've put most of the weight back on again, and while some of it I needed I feel unhealthy, lethargic and disappointed to be back at square 1. I want to make changes I can stick to, I like the idea of revving my metabolism, eating more and exercising to be fit and strong (rather than skinny) so here I am!
Starting stats:
28, Female
5'4.5"
140 pounds
Feel free to add me - I am looking out for supportive motivating friends and can be the same in return! 0 -
Hi,
I'm Sarah, 35 years old, mother of two boys. I've just downloaded NROL4W, so hope to start in the next few days.
Currently I'm using a personal trainer twice a week who mixes hiit and weights, and I also do 1-2 spin sessions or bodypump per week. Looking at starting this programme for when I no long use the trainer. I've tried strong curves last summer but ended up with hip injury (which is why I started using trainer to help me prevent further injury).
My aim is to reduce body fat and increase muscle.
Hope this plan is a good as I'm expecting as seen it mentioned positively on mfp!0 -
Hi, I'm Mel.
34, mother of 4 (oldest is 6, youngest is almost 10mo). I'm not necessarily after weight loss, but I am looking for a body recomp. 4 (HUGE) pregnancies and 3 c-secs is rough on a body! I've been lifting and doing HIIT for just over a month with a trainer and (FINALLY!) started fitting back into my pre-pregnancy work slacks! I also learned that I really LOVE lifting, and since my trainer just randomly chooses a workout for me, I wanted a little more direction and something I could do on my own without her around. Looking forward to lifting heavy and feeling strong!0
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