Jan Start Progress Thread
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So I did the first two workouts. They don't seem killer while you're doing them, but I can DEFINITELY feel the burn for the next 2 days afterwards! I think I may be using too much weight....I will consult the stage one thread and see.
I have also figured out I can't STAND vanilla protein powder. I really like the chocolate though...it just tastes like chocolate milk. YUM!0 -
I bought my new runners for weight-training on Friday night. So, today will be my first work-out with those. It is a squat day - so I'm working on form there. I did ask my husband if he thought it would help to practice squatting with a work-out bench behind me, or a swiss ball, or whatever, so that I can get the motion - and know how deep to go. But, he said "no" - too hard on the back every time you touch (and I have lower back-hip issues).
The trainer that I contacted over the weekend hasn't gotten back to me - so I don't think he'll be there to help me with form.
Anyway, wish me luck!! I'm at work-out 6A, Stage 1.
(And, I'll switch my runners before closing out my work-out with a little bit of HIIT.)0 -
Well,I picked up a barbell and some weights this morning.Just about to warm up and start my workout!
Let you all know how it goes!0 -
Well, my *progress* came to FULL-STOP, today.
Trainer says that my (old) hip injury IS affecting my *form* - and NOT just on squats, either.
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Sooooooooo, NO lifting today. We worked on the stretches I'll need over the next days/weeks, the physio appt I now have for tomorrow, oh, and he says my ankles aren't that ****-hot, either - so he wants to strengthen that, too.
Tomorrow I'll do HIIT, and I see trainer again on Wednesday - and he'd better let me lift something or lunge something or whatever. I do NOT want to start back at SQUARE ZERO.
Signed,
Stalled at Workout 6A, Stage 1.0 -
That's quite the downer indeed :sad: hope you get all fixed up soon! I'm a little behind schedule because of a family gather this past weekend, so I'm going to be doing 3A today, and possibly some light cardio to make up for my guilt at indulging myself at aforementioned gathering!Well, my *progress* came to FULL-STOP, today.
Trainer says that my (old) hip injury IS affecting my *form* - and NOT just on squats, either.
:sad:
Sooooooooo, NO lifting today. We worked on the stretches I'll need over the next days/weeks, the physio appt I now have for tomorrow, oh, and he says my ankles aren't that ****-hot, either - so he wants to strengthen that, too.
Tomorrow I'll do HIIT, and I see trainer again on Wednesday - and he'd better let me lift something or lunge something or whatever. I do NOT want to start back at SQUARE ZERO.
Signed,
Stalled at Workout 6A, Stage 1.0 -
Here are my measurements:
Weight: 125 lbs
Neck: 13.5 inches
Bustline 35 inches
Below bust: 27 inches
R arm: 10 inches
L arm: 10 inches
Natural waist: 27 inches
@ belly button 29.25 inches
Hips: 36 inches
R. thigh: 19.25 inches
L. thigh: 19 inches
R. calf: 14 inches
L. calf 14 inches0 -
Back to pre-Christmas weight and measurements, now waiting for pre-finals results. Also can't do the swiss-ball-jack-knife thing, so did my research on what muscle groups it works with and exchanged it for similar exercises.0
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I went and saw a physiotherapist, today - that's a first for me! She put needles in my back! (maybe like an acupuncturist...I don't know....never been to one of those, either)
Physio says my hips are good. My trainer says my hip flexors aren't. lol
I walked away with a bunch of new stretching exercises to help with my plantar fasciaitis (the reason that brought me to physio)....so, morning and night I'm doing those.
Sheesh.
I did my HIIT for 20 minutes after that - and then some stretching. I did the HIIT on a new machine (new to me - it's only been at my gym for 2 weeks)....it is some kind of elliptical machine, but it has a really STEEP incline. So, it reminded me of the stair-climbers I used to ADORE. I liked the HIIT today - yes, it was hard, but it was also only 20 minutes.
Tomorrow, trainer PROMISED we would *lift*. But, he also told me that I need to learn how to "walk" before I "run". Harumph - I did NOT like hearing that, ONE BIT!
Oh, and physio said that strengthening my quads would likely result in me getting lower into a squat. For now, she says my form is looking fine, so long as I don't sway my back.0 -
I went and saw a physiotherapist, today - that's a first for me! She put needles in my back! (maybe like an acupuncturist...I don't know....never been to one of those, either)
Physio says my hips are good. My trainer says my hip flexors aren't. lol
I walked away with a bunch of new stretching exercises to help with my plantar fasciaitis (the reason that brought me to physio)....so, morning and night I'm doing those.
Sheesh.
I did my HIIT for 20 minutes after that - and then some stretching. I did the HIIT on a new machine (new to me - it's only been at my gym for 2 weeks)....it is some kind of elliptical machine, but it has a really STEEP incline. So, it reminded me of the stair-climbers I used to ADORE. I liked the HIIT today - yes, it was hard, but it was also only 20 minutes.
Tomorrow, trainer PROMISED we would *lift*. But, he also told me that I need to learn how to "walk" before I "run". Harumph - I did NOT like hearing that, ONE BIT!
Oh, and physio said that strengthening my quads would likely result in me getting lower into a squat. For now, she says my form is looking fine, so long as I don't sway my back.
Well,that's good news from your Physiotherapist for sure!
Can't wait to hear how your training session goes!
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Hey all! How often are you guys taking your measurements? Just after you finish each stage?0
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I'm taking mine at the beginning of every month. (mostly because i'm in fat-loss challenges and that's what participating in these challenges demands)
Otherwise, I think it would make sense to do them at the beginning/end of each stage.0 -
I'm taking mine at the beginning of every month. (mostly because i'm in fat-loss challenges and that's what participating in these challenges demands)
Otherwise, I think it would make sense to do them at the beginning/end of each stage.
Thanks, I think that is what I will do. My NROLFW workouts have been 2x/week so it's going to take me longer to finish Stage 1 than I would like. I'm training for a half and after workout B I wouldn't be able to run my long run. So I decided to just do 2x/week instead of 3. My half is in March and then I plan to start lifting 3x/week after that.0 -
I am 5'3" and weigh 205 pounds. I take measurements at the beginning of each month and lost 1.6 pounds and 3-3/4 inches in January.
I started January 2nd and did 8B yesterday. I am supposed to do the AMRAP tomorrow, but think I will do 8A and 8B over again. My primary focus for January was fixing my metabolism. I ate more than any month since 2003 and managed to drop a little weight, even though I did not expect a loss.
I am definitely stronger than I was five weeks ago and am looking forward to Stage 2. 0 -
Hey all! How often are you guys taking your measurements? Just after you finish each stage?
This is my plan.0 -
I am 5'3" and weigh 205 pounds. I take measurements at the beginning of each month and lost 1.6 pounds and 3-3/4 inches in January.
I started January 2nd and did 8B yesterday. I am supposed to do the AMRAP tomorrow, but think I will do 8A and 8B over again. My primary focus for January was fixing my metabolism. I ate more than any month since 2003 and managed to drop a little weight, even though I did not expect a loss.
I am definitely stronger than I was five weeks ago and am looking forward to Stage 2.
That's great! Did you eat the cals suggested by the book or did you do your own thing? 0 -
I finished stage 1 a few days ago ladies. My measurements didn't change a whole lot. Maybe 1/2" off my waist, belly-button, and hips. I did get loads stronger though!
I started at 85#DL and 75# squats. I ended up with 105# deadlifts & 100# squats! I even deadlifted 125# a few times out of curiosity and felt I could go heavier if I wanted to push through all my workout juice, but I wanted to conserve for the rest of the lift session.
My weight stay almost exactly the same. I fluctuated up and down the same 3lbs during the 6 weeks. The awesome thing though, My Omrom Bodyfat Monitor said that I dropped 1%ish bodyfat! 4% more to go to goal of 18%!
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I'm glad you're heading over to Stage 2, armaretta. I'm too lonely over there.
I think your results are impressive. Like you, my measurements didn't change a whole lot in Stage 1. But, everything is heading in the right direction, so patience is going to be key on this program!0 -
Whoops, i forgot to put my measurements up here. I started mid Jan, I just finished 1-4B.
At start date:
Height 5'5.5" (hoping this doesn't change
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54.6kg/120lbs
waist 29
belly button 31
lower tum 33
hips 36
body fat 31.1
muscle mass 47.7
I'm doing ok on the protein (according to my food diary), so bring on the muscles!0 -
I am 5'3" and weigh 205 pounds. I take measurements at the beginning of each month and lost 1.6 pounds and 3-3/4 inches in January.
I started January 2nd and did 8B yesterday. I am supposed to do the AMRAP tomorrow, but think I will do 8A and 8B over again. My primary focus for January was fixing my metabolism. I ate more than any month since 2003 and managed to drop a little weight, even though I did not expect a loss.
I am definitely stronger than I was five weeks ago and am looking forward to Stage 2.
That's great! Did you eat the cals suggested by the book or did you do your own thing?
I followed the book as much as possible. I am going to stick with the maintenance calories since it looks as if the workouts intensify with each stage. I will recalculate my calorie intake at evey 5 pounds (i.e. 210, 205, 200, 195, etc)0 -
I'm finishing up stage 1 in a couple days. Will update my measurements (if any have changed).0
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I am finishing Stage 2 tomorrow, here is my progress so far...
Since I started on January 2nd, I have lost 1.2 pounds an 4.25 inches (as of 3/9).
1/4" neck
1" waist
1" hips
1/4" shoulders
1" chest
1/4" each thigh
1/2" each calf
No changes in my arms
I will take measurements again on April 1st.0 -
I was doing my measurements/photos on a monthly basis, so I have recorded end of january and end of february. When end of March comes, I'll make sure to post progress here.
(Thanks for the reminder, BetterwithAge....and congrats on your EXCELLENT progress!)0 -
I just tripped over this thread today I started on Feb 17th, so I do my measurements on the 16th of the month.
Age 32
Height 5'6''
Starting weight 160.2 with 31% BF
(not sure I measured correctly so the loss may SEEMS Like a lot)
Jan 160.2 lbs Feb 150.4 lbs (start of NROL4W)
Chest 35 Chest 34.5
Waist 34 Waist 33
Stomach 36 Stomach 35
Hips 44 Hips 42
Upper thigh 22.5 Upper thigh 22
Current weight 149.2, new measurement this weekend.
My upper body at this point should grow instead of shrinking (I'm very skinny up top) and I am praying to lose inches in the backside and legs (they are my point of contention) My waist is definitely noticeable and my husband even said, "Hey, I think your butt is smaller.":bigsmile:0 -
You all have some awesome progress numbers! I'm hoping to see some changes when I measure. Congrats and excellent work!!
I'm excited to move to Stage 2. Even if my inches didn't go down, my lifting numbers have gone up quite a bit, so I'm really happy about that0 -
thanks beckdubs! Your arms look awesome already Best of luck with your measurements. I'm sporting some extra water weight today so I'm not all that happy. As for diet I'm doing the 300 deficit. Depending on how much water I'm carrying it's about 1 pound lost since starting.
Congrats to all the successes posted here!0 -
thanks beckdubs! Your arms look awesome already Best of luck with your measurements. I'm sporting some extra water weight today so I'm not all that happy. As for diet I'm doing the 300 deficit. Depending on how much water I'm carrying it's about 1 pound lost since starting.
Congrats to all the successes posted here!
Thanks! Lifting is fun because you see changes so quickly...plus it's a bonus to be able to up your weights.0 -
Hi! I've noticed people talking about a January start progress thread. I think that's an excellent idea. I have not yet received the book, but I took all my measurements. So here goes!
Weight: 143 lbs
Neck: 13
Bust line: 36
Below Bust: 32
R Arm: 10.5
L Arm: 10.5
Natural Waist: 27
@ Belly Button: 29.75
Hips: 38
R Thigh: 22.75
L Thigh: 23
R Calf: 15.75
L Calf: 15.25
The above measurements are all in inches. I will dig out my camera soon. Look forward to hearing from the rest of you!
New measurements--I'm only updating the ones that have changed.
Weight: 143.6
Neck: 12.5 (-0.5)
Bust line: 35.5 (-0.5)
Below Bust: 31.0 (-1.0)
@ Belly Button: 29 (-0.75)
Overall, I've lost 2.75 inches. Not a huge loss, but I'll take it. 0 -
Nice job!0
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i think this is really good news, beckdubs.
I do my measurements at the end of each month, so that's coming up very shortly, for me. I think, overall, March was a BAD month (10-day-holiday, injuries, etc.), but I'm taking the pictures and writing down the measurements, just the same.
I am planning on making April, May and June REALLY count.0 -
Thanks, samntha and beeps! I was happy too because I lost inches while eating at a very increased calorie number. I eat anywhere from 1800-2600 per day, depending on what my activity level is. I also feel much stronger and I'm starting to see more definition in my abs. Yay!
Beeps, I know you will make the rest of the time count!! Sometimes things happen that you can't plan for. You're doing a great job!0
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