It say that it is for fat loss. We will have to lower the weight because some of my weight now are just ok for 4 reps.

Has anyone started this stage yet? I was just looking at the workout log and I see it has you doing 15-20 reps of each exercise. Does mean we get to drop down our weight? I can't imagine being able to do that many at the weight I am lifting now. For a lot of the exercises 4 was enough.

Re-read page 133.

I just finished the first workout in stage 7. All I can say is that I can't move my legs! It was way more intense than I thought it would be. I tried to do the elliptical afterwards but my legs wouldn't move too fast, lol. I just got on there for 10 mins as a cooldown instead. I am going to be in pain tomorrow. But I like that it's fast paced and keeps up my heart rate. 30 seconds flies by when you're used to resting for 2 minutes. I still feel the endorphin rush but I know in about an hour or so I'm going to need a nap!

Good luck everyone!

I just finished the first workout in stage 7. All I can say is that I can't move my legs! It was way more intense than I thought it would be. I tried to do the elliptical afterwards but my legs wouldn't move too fast, lol. I just got on there for 10 mins as a cooldown instead. I am going to be in pain tomorrow. But I like that it's fast paced and keeps up my heart rate. 30 seconds flies by when you're used to resting for 2 minutes. I still feel the endorphin rush but I know in about an hour or so I'm going to need a nap!

Good luck everyone!

I also just finished the first workout. Oh my god it was brutal!!!!!. Very short workout because of the 30 second rest. I had to lower my weight that is for sure. I only squated 90 pounds, did 30degree pushups and used a 30 pounds barbbell to du lunges for exemple. I can arelady predict the need to use tylenol for tomorrow cardio. ouch!!!!

You used a barbell for the static lunges? I am weak...I first tried only using 8 lbs but then had to drop to 5s. I don't know why, but that particular exercise is hard for me. Maybe I don't stretch enough but it was rough getting through 4 sets of those. Are you going to go for 12 rounds or stop at 6? I haven't decided yet.

I just finished the first workout in stage 7. All I can say is that I can't move my legs! It was way more intense than I thought it would be. I tried to do the elliptical afterwards but my legs wouldn't move too fast, lol. I just got on there for 10 mins as a cooldown instead. I am going to be in pain tomorrow. But I like that it's fast paced and keeps up my heart rate. 30 seconds flies by when you're used to resting for 2 minutes. I still feel the endorphin rush but I know in about an hour or so I'm going to need a nap!

Good luck everyone!

I also just finished the first workout. Oh my god it was brutal!!!!!. Very short workout because of the 30 second rest. I had to lower my weight that is for sure. I only squated 90 pounds, did 30degree pushups and used a 30 pounds barbbell to du lunges for exemple. I can arelady predict the need to use tylenol for tomorrow cardio. ouch!!!!

You used a barbell for the static lunges? I am weak...I first tried only using 8 lbs but then had to drop to 5s. I don't know why, but that particular exercise is hard for me. Maybe I don't stretch enough but it was rough getting through 4 sets of those. Are you going to go for 12 rounds or stop at 6? I haven't decided yet.

Yes I use a barbell for the lunges. At one point, using dumbbell was not going anywhere.....my hands were too weak and I was just hurting my hands rather then working my legs. So I started using a barbell on my shoulders and I was able to up my weight. I am not sure if I will do 6 or 12.....probably 12 since I still have no idea what I will do after NROL4W LOL

I envy your strength! I don't know why I didn't get as strong as I wanted to with this program. But I am stronger than when I started so that's good. Everyone is different I suppose. Btw, my whole lower body is so sore right now! Thank God for rest days. Don't think I'll even be able to do cardio today.

I am still so sore from yesterday's workout. There was no way I could do cardio today. I am not sure I'll even be productive tomorrow. The wimpy side of me wants to skip tomorrow too and do it on Thursday.

I should do strenght training today but I am still sore from monday. I will see if I do cardio or if I try workout number 2.

Wow! It's like a heads up for the next stage...LOL!!! I went ahead and started stage 6....It's the complete opposite upper body is dying over here. It hurt my chest and back muscles just to walk yesterday. Lifting my arms up in Zumba was brutal...gahhh. Keep talking about 7 so I'm prepared...haha!!

I think this is important....after all the work you've done to IMPROVE your STRENGTH, there are still muscles that can be strengthened, even MORE!

And THAT is what I think I'm going to REALLY like about this program!

Good for you. All of you....job(s) well done!

Hey ladies. I'm still battling whatever it is that's in my body but I managed to get through all 4 sets of the stage 7 workout. I'm coughing a bit right now but that will hopefully settle down once I am fully cooled down. I hate that I only worked out twice this week but I have really been down for the count. Unfortunately I have used my sickness to fall back into bad snacking habits. But I am done and am resolved to doing better from now on.

I am happy that you feel good enought to do a session.

On another news.....I am done with Session 7 yippy

I started a "daily chat thread" here at NROL4W group....so, it doesn't have to be specifically related to NROL4W. It's just that we've built such a LARGE community, here, I'm finding it TOUGH to follow everyone around the threads and keep up.

So, thought this "daily chat thread" would be an easy way to keep in touch with all mfp-NROL4W friends!

Come post!