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Great to have everyone back. I think this is going to be so exciting to watch everyone accomplish goals and especially to recognize them every 4 weeks. So keep in mind for this week and next week that you want to have some successes to show on Monday, Jan 30th. Keep going Team Finish_No_Matter_What! Tiffanylacourse, will…

Excited to start Week 3. Can you believe it? After another week, it will be time to share our first 4 week progress. I'm excited however it turns out. Week: 3: Workout: 1 Squat 63 lb 4 × 6 Bench Press 55 lb 4 × 6 Lat Pulldown 55 lb 4 × 6

Great Job guys. Amy I am finally 100% well again so if you are not, hang in there as I know you will be there soon too. Congrats everyone on the weight loss. I was hoping to see a loss for this past week but hard to tell since mother nature is due any moment now.

Fanncy, I kid you not that I feel inspired every time I read 40lbs loss by May 27th. It reminds me to stay the course no matter what. Even when the scale is jumping around. I had a great loss also but I've told myself that only this week and going forward are my TRUE fat losses so I am hoping and wishing and praying for a…

Love reading everyone's awesome stats. I am proud to have made it through 2 weeks of strength training in spite of not feeling so well. I anticipate feeling normal next week. It's a little depressing to wear all of these overly big sweaters. Can't wait until I small enough to wear my cute clothes again. Week 2 Workout 3…

Great Job Amy. Just listen to your body so you don't get injured. You ladies are very strong.

Week 2 Workout 2 Still waiting for my workouts to feel good but I'm getting them done. I do enjoy my daily 25 minute walk at work each day. Just looking forward to feeling 100% again -- I'm getting there with each passing day. Rachael, I am envious of the snow you got to enjoy. I only got about 1/8th of inch in Georgia…

Wow Fanncy and Rachel! You guys really are killing it. Fanncy, that is a kick butt routine girl. I like the way you state your fat loss goal with your workouts. Keeping it front and center. You are back to the very serious workouts. Very motivating. I hope to step up my game once feeling 100 again. Go Team…

Awesome goals Kirstie! Amy, 5 lbs? At least something good came out of it. :smiley:

Happy Monday everyone. Let week 2 begin. Still have a little sore throat and expelling lots of mucus but feel better with each passing day. Week 2 Workout #1 Deadlifts 83 lb 4 × 6 OHP Press 38 lbs 4 × 6 I really suck at these right now. Never was very good at them but definite lost strength on this one. Inverted Rows 4 X 6…

We have just gotten started and you ladies already rock! I already love this group and I will be here with each of you -- staying true to our commitment to the very end. Then we will make some new goals. Fanncy, yes I remember you being able to eat what ever you wanted and still lose weight. You inspired me so much last…

Week 1 / Workout 3 Squat Set 1: 53 lb × 6 Set 2: 53 lb × 6 Set 3: 53 lb × 6 Set 4: 53 lb × 6 Bench Press Set 1: 33 lb × 6 Set 2: 43 lb × 6 Set 3: 53 lb × 6 Set 4: 53 lb × 6 Lat Pulldown Set 1: 25 lb × 6 Set 2: 50 lb × 6 Set 3: 50 lb × 6 Set 4: 50 lb × 6 So glad I was able to do all 3 of my workouts for the first week.…

Thanks for the well wishes guys. I awoke this morning feeling much better than yesterday although not 100% yet. So I took that opportunity and got my final workout in. I didn't feel great doing it but at least I got it done. Fanncy, I see you are aiming for 40 lbs loss. It would be great to see that type of result at the…

You ladies are super inspiring? This is exactly what I had in mind. As for me, I started feeling a little light headed last night and awoke with such a nasty bug that I simply can't do anything-- just too weak. So in your camp for a moment Amy. I'm not ready to accept defeat for my final workout this week. It may be crazy…

Amy, I'm with everyone else -- Just listen to your body and you will be back with us very soon.

Congrats everyone. Let's keep the momentum going. Week: 1 Workout #2 Deadlifts Set 1: 53 lb × 6 Set 2: 73 lb × 6 Set 3: 83 lb × 6 Set 4: 83 lb × 6 Bench Press Set 1: 33 lb × 6 Set 2: 33 lb × 6 Set 3: 33 lb × 6 Set 4: 33 lb × 6 Lat Pulldowns Set 1: 25 lb × 10 Set 2: 25 lb × 10 Set 3: 25 lb × 10 Set 4: 25 lb × 10

You are such a trooper Amy... Hopefully tomorrow is a rest day for you.

Glad to see everyone in full swing. Rachael, you are killing it SL + 6 miles today. Did my 25 minute walk at work. It's my intent to burn 100 calories each day by taking a quick walk at work.

Week: 1 Workout A Squat Set 1: 33 lb × 6 Set 2: 43 lb × 6 Set 3: 53 lb × 6 Set 4: 53 lb × 6 Bench Press Set 1: 33 lb × 6 Set 2: 38 lb × 6 Set 3: 43 lb × 6 Set 4: 53 lb × 6 Inverted Rows Set 1: 6 reps Set 2: 10 reps Set 3: 10 reps Set 4: 10 reps Got the first workout of the year out the way. So excited to be doing this with…

Way to go Cherrybomb. Klove love that goal of 5 pullups. Amyinthdtardis1231, sorry about your sinus cold -- hope you are feeling better really soon.

Already everyone.... Hopefully everyone that's interested has made it known. Below is our team of 8 for 20 weeks. I can't wait to see everyone's first 4 week results. When you are ready to make your first posting go to thread 20 Weeks of Strength Building - Team Finish_No_Matter_What. Let's have fun ladies! 1. DDHFree…

Thank you all for the well wishes. I went for my follow up and all is well. She cautioned me to start slowly but I still have to do that anyway. Looks like we are all nearing that January date so I guess we might as well make it official. I will create a new kick off thread to start us off on Sunday, January 1st.

Now for my unfortunate news. I went to the dentist on Friday for what I thought would be a simple filling. Instead was sent to oral surgeon where I had the tooth completely extracted. Now I am must forego my fitness routine but should be able to resume in 1 week. I was so excited about starting again. But at least it's…

Klove, yes please join us. I think we will declare our final handful on January 1st. Glad you are joining.

Week: 1 Routine: Workout B My 2nd session. Woohoo!!! I just need to get use to doing this again. Deadlifts 53 to 73 lbs 4X6 Started with just 53 lbs and stayed at 73lbs for the remaining sets. My max before was 115 lbs. I have not lost all the strength but making a conscious effort to keep weight low the first week and…

Great way to start Rachael. I am feeling a little anxiety about the eating also. I am trying to get back to eating just natural sugars. It's really hard as I am so addicted to the standard sugar right now. I really regret giving it try back in May on my first of 3 vacations. Each time I give it up, I later convince myself…

Week: 1 Routine: Workout A Took things very slow since it has been awhile. Will probably stay at this weight for the first 2 weeks as I re-acclimate to lifting. Squats 33 to 63 lbs 6x4 Started with empty bar. My max before was only 82 Bench Press 33 to 553: 61.6 lbs 6x4 Started with empty bar. My max before was only 64.…

We have some great goal ladies. Let's make them happen. Alright so looks like we have* DDHFree * Amyinthetard * Kirstie * Rachael * SBL

Hi Kirstie, I am excited that you will accompany me. I hate that you are dealing with chronic pain. You listed some very serious but also motivating goals. I will be pulling for you to see improvements in all the areas that you mentioned. Amyinthetard... yes feel free to join us after Christmas. My main intent is to have a…

Plan: My own tweaked version of A Workout Routine’s Beginner Program. Start Date: 12/17/2007 End Date: 05/06/2017 Goals: 1. To eat a 20% caloric deficit + workout calories 2. To eat at least 60 grams of protein daily 3. To lose 25 lbs of fat 4. To maintain current muscle mass