I'm still in stage 1, I haven't been able to get in as many workouts per week as I want with everything else I have going on and had to take a break from the weight room last week.

I'm a part time aerobics instructor (Les Mills BodyStep and BodyPump), which some times gets in the way of my NR progress (last week I had to sub BodyPump for a co-worker and participate in a group instructor class on Saturday adding 2 more days of Pumping to my week).

Anyway, I like variety so I also sometimes run, spin, and do anything else that comes my way!

I just started stage 3 yesterday. So far since starting the program and just eating better in general(lower carb/.restricted sugar/higher protein) I have lost 3 pounds. That might not seem like much but I am 4'10" and weighed 95.5 when I started. So I am not overweight or even fat. I have belly/hip fat thanks to two pregnancies that I am trying to whittle down. I think it's working because I am fitting in jeans I haven't worn since pre-pregnancy almost 4 years ago. I don't love exercise, especially cardio but I enjoy lifting. I am enjoying the challenge of this program to lift heavy. Usually I feel like I don't know what I am doing or if I am doing the right exercises. I love this program because it's all laid out for me and I don't have to think about it. I have heard of body pump and I would probably love it but I don't belong to a gym so I do my workouts at home. I have most of what I need for this program.

Read the book, ready to apply the principles after my marathon this Sunday. In the meantime, I have been applying what I could to my existing program. Basically, I began lifting heavier, less reps. Can't wait to get started!

Curious . . . do you do your workouts at home or in the gym? I have most of the equipment to do at home, but feel I might push myself harder at the gym. Thoughts?

Currently reading the book, I aim to start the plan mid-December, just as I finish my C25k training program.

I am really excited to start, I have a group of friends that will be beginning with me.

I have two workouts left for Stage 3 and then onto Stage 4 next week!!! I'm happy to get back to the front squat/push press - want to see how much stronger I've gotten. I hope...

I read ahead in the book last night and have decided to do two rounds of Stage 7, when I get there. I really really want to be able to do an unassisted pullup by the time this program is over.

Since I workout at lunch, I don't have time to incorporate the intervals like suggested so I do cardio intervals at least one non-lifting day per week. It's backpacking season now and hopefully most of my weekends will involve at least a few hours of hiking and carrying a 23 lb. pack. Last Saturday we had to ditch our original hike plans due to logistic problems and ended up only hiking two miles. I didn't get the workout I'd planned on, so I sawed a bunch of firewood and did a couple of minutes of squats! I never would have done that before. Sometimes I wonder about myself, but I like this new me!

I will do Stage #3, Workout A for the second time either today or tomorrow. I personally love the program and so far, I think Stage 2 has been my favorite. I have lost about 4 total inches in my hips and waist since starting. I get comments all the time from people (I'm from a small town, so no strangers!). A guy even told my husband, "Wow, your wife looks amazing and strong - what is she doing?" HA - thanks NROLW!

You rock!

I'm on Level 2 and really enjoy the program, but I'm struggling to do other things, too. I try to do 3 days of lifting and 1-2 days of additional cardio (zumba at home or the elliptical at the gym).

I'm in Stage 1. Just did workout 5s on both A and B. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Stage 1 and might stay here longer than I am supposed to....

I generally do 30 minutes on a cardio machine after lifting. And maybe do a longer cardio including HIIT on the weekend.

Hi! I'm getting near the end of stage 2 and really feel great. I've been lifting MWF with HIIT on some of those days. T and TH Zumba and Weekends off from the Gym at least.

Hi. I'm Rhandi. I just restarted Stage 1 yesterday at workout 5. I didn't want to start from the beginning again. Felt pretty awesome when I was finished. I'm also running 2 - 3 days a week. I think I have just about convinced myself to sign up for the NJ half marathon. I also think that will attempt my first triathlon. I want to do the Iron Girl Columbia. Sign ups for the triathlon just opened this week but I hear that it fills up fast. With the NJ half being in the beginning od may and the Iron Girl being in the middle of August that gives me a lot of time to train for each. This is good I need all the training I can get. :laugh:

i'm starting stage 1 today! i have to admit i am a little nervous about bulking up (even though the author says not to worry about it or think about it in those terms!). i'm definitely going to push myself to the limit though. can't wait!!