Hi, I'm Heather.

I just bought my copy last night.

I'm 34. And am 5' 9".

I started dieting just before Christmas of 2011 (2 days before, I know bad timing), weighing 236.?. I set my first goal at 199. I went up to 239.? before getting serious around January 15th.

Currently, as of this morning, I am 213.6 lbs. With an estimated body fat, between 27 and 37% (from several different online caculators - I don't understand how there can be that much difference?) I am probably going to be some sort of anaylzer/scale soon (if you have any suggestions, I'm open.)

I had read about the NROLW on several forums and picked up my copy last night.

I am already 50 pages in to reading the whole thing, before actually starting it.

I might start it sooner, and I do do some strength training now, but not heavy; but my plan is to start on May 1st.

I stopped on my way home from work, and bought a new scale that measures body fat. Got home set it all up. Steeped on my normal scale to check weight. Then just weighed on new scale and got exact same weight. Then weighed to get body fat along with weight, got same weight and 40.5% body fat.

WTF!

I know I'm overweight but I don't see myself as being that out of shape, heavy, look like I weigh that have that much body fat.

Try this one: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/

It is about .2-.5 points shy of my measurements on my scale (which was rated one of the best for BF%)

That site gives me 27.8.

Again, how can there be such a dramatice difference?

Try this one: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/

It is about .2-.5 points shy of my measurements on my scale (which was rated one of the best for BF%)

What scale do you own?

It's a Weight Watchers Glass Body Fat Scale

here is a link to the good housekeeping review: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/health-products/bathroom-scale-reviews/best-bathroom-scales#slide-22

Body fat scales are highly unreliable...I don't recommend them at all. Handheld devices with the same technology are marginally better (I have one) but still...the error range is pretty darn large. Your first best option is of course hydrostatic testing or a "bod pod" (I can bod pod sessions near me for $30) but that's unrealistic for me. Calipers, used by someone with good training, are better than the scales.

I agree. I use mine purely because it was built in to my bathroom scale and for trending purposes.

hello, i'm Maab! my New Rules came in the mail yesterday and i'm THRILLED to start.

Height: 5'10"
CW: 323
GW: 170-180

the more muscle i can build, the faster my body will burn through this fat! also, i want a rockin bod - i'm not gonna lie - and to me, that means strong and beautiful.

Height: 5'0
Weight: 145.25lbs
BF: 35.9%
Goal BF: 24%
Goal weight: 120lbs - but i can deal with not losing it as long as i get to my goal bodyfat.


Hiya I'm Charlene - a novice weigh lifter! I'm starting tomorrow so feel free to add me as a friend!

Hi! I plan on starting new rules in the next few weeks. Trying to tour some local gyms and decide whether I want to go there or invest the cash and buy all the equipment I need at home. I'd rather do it at home to tell you the truth. Anyway, I have lots of questions. I do not want to lose at all. I just want to get that killer body that I know I am capable of achieving.

Hello! Same here! I am planning to start NROLFW in June/July and currently looking at equipment to buy for home which would be easier for me than getting to a gym...

Name: Jami

Age: 43

Height: 5'9

Weight: 175 (down from 282)

Body Fat: 33% according to doc's scale, 26.5% according to my scale, probably somewhere in the middle

Dietary Restrictions: I am post Sleeve Surgery (a newer bariatric surgery, so I am limited in the volume I can eat at one time, and refined carbs don't sit well with me at times. I try to stay away from most refined carbs.)

Goals: To lose the last 15 lbs of fat around my middle and drop my body fat to less than 25%.

Where are you in NROL: First workout was today and I am pleasantly surprised at how well I did.

Other info/background: I started working out about a year ago. I started using MFP to track my calories last June. I had VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) last September. I know that some people think that surgery is the "easy way out," but it's not true. Although my stomach has a smaller capacity now, I still track, watch my macros, work out and deal with all the mental challenges of non-surgical weightloss. I'm really excited to start a formal weight lifting program, as I have been dabbling in weights for the last year, and have been working up to lifting heavy free weights during that time.

Name: Amber

Age: 31

Height: 5'10

Weight: 203.6 as of this morning

Body Fat: 39.4% approx. I have used calipers

Dietary Restrictions: No restrictions

Goals: I would like to lose approx 40 lbs but mainly get stronger, healthier, and more comfortable in my own skin!

Where are you in NROL: I did the first workout on Wednesday. Workout B will be tomorrow. I am still sore from Wednesday! It is awesome being sore again.

Other info/background: I am trying to lose the same weight that I lost a couple years back. I was at goal but let everything go and started gaining rapidly. I have recently took myself off all my medications under the supervision of my doctor. Trying a more natural approach. I just want my confidence back. I have done P90X twice but the workouts are too restrictive.

Hi All! Just got the book on Saturday Looking to start soon! (want to read through the entire book before I start

Name: Jezabell

Height: 5' 3"

Weight: 173

Body Fat: 30%

Dietary Restrictions: Going to follow the eating plan once I get started.

Goals: mid healthy range in body fat. My goal weight and to be able to Squat like a BEAST lol

Where are you in NROL: Starting January 14th!

Other info/background: I have been working out the wrong way for years now off and on never really sticking to anything. This time I have a solid plan and backup so I can def see myself reaching my goals!! yaaaay

Yes! I'm so glad that I found the group. I'm Trina and I'm a nightshirt worker and I also happen to be a vegetarian. I attend body pump often, multiple times a week and that class has pushed me to go further with scratching that itch to lift weights that body pump just could not satisfy. I want to use NRWL4W as a starting point to get my foot in the door, to going heavier and I'm not waiting to loose weight to do it. Forget that!

I actually bought this book off of Amazon months ago and trust me, I've combed through this book a million and one times trying to get comfortable with the routine so I wouldn't look lost at the gym. I just never could get comfortable with being on the weight floor, especially since all the cardio equipment faces the weight floor. So many times I've looked across while on the treadmill longing to go to the other side, but chickened out. I have this fear that everybody will laugh at the fat girl lifting weights and doing everything wrong. I drove up to the gym parking lot once and never got out the car lol.

"Just get out there"...ok yea sounds simple, but I can testify that dangerously bold (I surprise myself, just no telling what I'll do) gal has never been intimidated by nothing else in life!!

Truth is, change never comes with being comfortable. Being comfortable? Forget that! I wish I had a workout partner but I know that I'm not in this to loose a few and chances are, eventually I'll end up on my own.

I leave to the gym in 34 mins. Got my iphone charged up; my earphones; pen and worksheet ready.

SW: 215

Ht: 5'6

Goal: Stronger, smaller, firmer than I am today. I realize it's going to take time, dedication and cleaning up what I stick in my mouth to get where I will be. How fit I am depends largely on me.

I hope I can truly make the best of joining this group and that maybe I'm a help to someone as well.

Hi, I'm Caryn.

Current Stats:

Age: 45
Height: 5'4.5"
CW: 164.6 Lbs
GW: 132Lbs

Chest: 90cm
Bust: 102cm
Waist: 84cm
Abdomen: 101cm
Hips/Buttocks: 107cm
Thighs: 67cm

My first day was yesterday, and this is what I managed:

10 Minute warm-up on eliptical
Squat 2 x 15 (20kg) Note to self - too heavy, form was poor - decrease to 15Kg
Push-Up 2 x 15 (Ladies Style)
Seated Row 2 x 15 (10Kg) Too light - increase to 12-15Kg
Step Up 2 x 15 (10Kg) Challenging, but fine for now
11 Minute Walk/Run Cooldown
Stretching

I can't wait for the first stage to be over....... I just want to see some progress.
Prone Jackknife 2 x 8 Loved these, could have gone on all day