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Thanks everyone--great advice! I typically try to stay away from boxed/packaged foods/anything that has ingredients that I can't pronounce.... :) Bombshell--you're right about the food guilt thing. It is so easy to start overthinking everything you eat. I think I'll adjust my macros to 1 g protein per pound of lean mass…

I guess I should have included that I usually consume either 1 bar or 1 protein shake a day....so most of my protein is from natural sources.

lol, but you're increasing your weights just like you should. You shouldn't feel like a weakling for much longer!!

Sorry, just saw your post. Great results from Stage 1! did you start stage 2 yet? I didn't take a rest week because i'm going on vacation in a week, so I wanted to push through and finish stage 2 and then rest. I'll be doing Wkout A-3 tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure that the purpose of the box is for more ROM...I feel like I read that somewhere. Is that what you found on Google?

Hi Ladies! I started Stage 2 today. I love that I am feeling strong again!! I forgot how much I love the front squat - presses...I feel super-powerful when doing those! :) Hope everyone else is enjoying their workouts!

Hi Ladies! I finished Stage 1 yesterday! Here are my gains: Workout A Squat: 75 - 115 lbs Pushup: All on the floor, but had to rest LOTS at the beginning Seated Row: 55 - 85 lbs Step Up: 15 lb DB in each hand - 30 lb DB in each hand Prone Jackknife: Increased reps per program Workout B: Deadlifts: 95 - 145 lbs Shoulder…

Thanks Mrs Mab!

hi ladies! Just re-started the program this week. Originally started in April 2012 and made it through the end of stage 3, then found out I was pregnant, so tried to just maintain during the pregnancy. I had a beautiful baby girl April 1st have been doing cardio since, and now I'm ready to start feeling STRONG again! I've…

Hi! We share due dates. :) This is my 3rd, also an uneventful pregnancy. Hope you continue to do well with no problems!

I had a similar situation--my son was 19 months old when my 2nd son was born. We also moved him into another room,. Our pediatrician recommended making no changes for 4 weeks before baby is due and for 4 weeks after. We got his new room ready about 6 weeks before #2 was due and tried to get him to sleep in there, but he…

I make it to the gym 4 time a week, most weeks. However, I stay at home and view my gym time as a precious hour to myself :) In the past when I've been in a gym slump I've found that promising myself a small reward (such as a coffee from Starbucks or a couple pieces of dark chocolate) will get me motivated enough to go,…

Congratulations on your upcoming baby boy! Is your 2 year old a boy or girl? You're doing great on weight gain (or lack of!) I hit 20 weeks yesterday (due 3/26) and have gained 17 lbs so far. Not awesome, but not terrible either.....That's too bad that you can't exercise, but its worth it!

Not only the mesh panties, but the pads with the cold-pack inside it. Those things are amazing!! My hospital only gave me enough for during my stay, but I asked for more before leaving and got a good supply. They are a must for post-vag delivery!! Didn't see this mentioned anywhere else and it is a little TMI, but…

^^ This!! Soothies are the worlds best invention. I wish I had known about them for my first baby. Definitely get some for yourself (they last about 2 days) but ask for them while still in the hospital--my hospital gave them to while I was still there after delivering my second, which is how I learned about their…

Congratulations! I LOVE my boys!!

Thank you! Congrats to you as well. Yes, my kids will all be close in age, which was mostly deliberate. :)

Hi Ladies! I am glad to have found this thread. I'm due March 26th and just found out yesterday ITS A GIRL!! I'm super excited because I already have 2 boys (just turned 3 and 1 1/2). I intend for this to be the last pregnancy, so I am elated that I get a girl! I've been fortunate and have been feeling good from about 9…

I really like Think Thin bars too! I found them at Trader Joes.

Name: Anna Hubby: John How many kids do you have: 2 --> Sam, almost 3 (33 months), Ben 14 months Due Date: March 26, 2013 Do you know the gender: too early, but plan to find out in early Nov (come on, Girl!!) Have you picked out the baby's name: no, not until he/she is born Where do you live: Nebraska Workouts you are…

Great numbers Kimm!! I agree with you re: rest time. I wouldn't start if I knew I was going to be interrupted during the stage either.

Great Numbers Tawnya!! I also finished Stage 3 today. Here are my results: Barbell Romanian Deadlift --> 85 lbs - 95 lbs Partial Single Leg Squat --> 20 lb DBs - 30 lb DBs Wide Grip Lat Pulldown --> 75 lbs - 90 lbs Back Extension: 10 lbs - 25 lbs (felt I could have done more but had some back pain so didn't push it) YTWL…

Finished last A workout today! Results: One-armed DB snatch --> 25 lbs. - 35 lbs. Single Leg Romanian Deadlift --> 30 lb DBs - 35 lb DBs Bent Over Row --> 75 lbs - 95 lbs Single arm OH squat --> 10/20 lbs - 15/30 lbs Incline Bench Press --> 25 lb DBs - 30 lb DBs Plank --> 3 sets, 90 sec each Reverse Wood Chop --> 45 lbs -…

GREAT Job!! Our numbers are somewhat similar (will post mine next). Adios BWM!!!

For the partial squats, I stand on a box and only go down as far as I can while keeping my back flat, which is about half the range of a full squat, so my thigh is definitely not parallel to the ground (that sounds almost impossible to me!) I use 20 lb dbs in my hands. I feel like the extra weight keeps me anchored and…

Thanks! I appreciate your insights! I've been stretching all day, focusing on my hamstrings, glutes and psoas muscles.....I'm hoping it will be better tomorrow.

Did 3A today and holy hell my lower back hurts! I, too, have been having very sore hamstrings during this stage and I'm wondering if tight hamstrings are causing my low back pain. Anyone else in the same boat? I also thought it would be a good idea to do a 30 minute/3 mile HIIT run yesterday.....I should have rested…

Thanks for sharing, Karen! I agree, though, I am lifting as heavy as I can (in fact, I think I may have overdone it today) and I still don't feel like I needed 105 seconds in between sets. There is no way that i would be able to do more weight on almost all exercises even if I did the full rest time.

My understanding is that you do a deadlift, then lower bar just below knees and do a row, then come back up to standing, then row again, stand again, etc until you do 6 rows, then lower back down to the floor. Thats one set. The book is not totally clear, but it doesn't say anything about putting the bar back down to the…

Love this! Makes me feel so much better...! :)