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Great question T. In stage 2 and my thighs are Butt are actually a bit bigger ( as a black woman with a flat butt Im happy about this change! ) lol BUT my main reason for starting the program was to lose inches in my waist. hasnt happened yet. I just ordered the abs book and im going to do some serious reading to see what…

Agreed that I started this program BECAUSE of my abs and thats the one place where I dont see a change. In stage 2 now and there is more ab work but it still doesnt seem sufficient SO im adding in more ab work. to each his own. We all react differently to different things. I have a straight figure..ughhh and I need to lose…

The first time I Squatted I had a flare up and posted on my page about it. The strain of squatting heavy brought it out. However since that one incident I havent had any problems at all!!! My body seems to have adjusted and has gotten over the wth? momemt. The thing is I didnt percieve a strain per say. felt I could go…

^^ this! where are the pics? lol

Morning ladies! Nthnbut whats a gymboss? something like a stopwatch? If Im wearing my hrm I used that for my time. Does anyone else take a break during the static lunge or BSS when switching legs? Im doing 80lbs and that really taxes me so I take a 30-45 second break. Moved up to 80lbs on my stepups last night. super…

Hey Jam. My workouts are averaging about an hour. I dont do the interval training after workout B. Instead I do it the next day. Hope this helps Susan I didnt take the break. Just jumped right in cuz I was so excited, lol. Good luck Welcome to stage 2 SteAnn!

Awesome gains Amanda!

Woo-hoo to the 85 lb Static lunge! Go girl! I hope the whole gym recognized just how awesom you are with that roar? lol Ill miss you in stage 2 Amanda but look fwd to your review of stage 3 :-) Moonsh Limp noodle = badass workout!! yay the B workout is indeed a killer! and so much longer than the A workout. I was wiped out…

Hi Heather. Im only in stage 2 BUT I plan on buying a chin up bar from modells Or from Amazon for 30 bucks. Its temporary and you can take it down when your finished your chin ups http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Total-Upper-Body-Workout/dp/B001EJMS6K/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1347984799&sr=1-3&keywords=chin+up+bar…

I believe that at 2000 calories your already eating back your excersice cals. Are you going by Alwyns calculations?

Thanks Samntha! I found that BSS to be way harder than the static lunge. my foot kept trying to go toe up instead of lay flat. ugh I'll get it eventually

Morning ladies! Did my first B last night but making adjustments due to working out at home. Reg DL 100lb BSS 80 barbell ---> tough Pullover 35 ----> tough Reverse lunge 25 each hand Prone Cuban 8lbs - 10lbs cant see going up on that too much abs I have to make more challenging. Love the prone Cobra 90 secs so far so good.…

Great strength gains and I love your commentary on your blog. Funny!

Congrats on finishishing stage 1!! Awesome strength gains!

Did workout A and here's my starting weights: mostly 50lb across the board Front Squat Push/Press - 50lbs after the 5th rep or so I was sweating hard on this one! Step-Up - 50lb and is much easier with the bar although I feel that im working my shoulders more. Will def increase my weight as I ended stage 1 at 30lb dumbells…

Kimmae Im not sure how you could up your squat weight BUT for the lunges and step ups you could try using the barbell. Ive switch because I cannot hold 30lbs in my hands. my grip strength isnt there yet. So if u lunge with just the oly barbell your already up to 45lbs. same with step ups. Guess I could suggest a shoulder…

GOOD LUCK MELODY! The shoulder presses killed me in WOB. keep us posted! Thanks Sue! Id say that you numbers were more impressive as are you in general! I think you hit the nail on the head when you say that " my progress is mine" comparing yourself to others is an excesice in futility. Each workout im thinking about how…

Melody adding the 3rd set definitely causes you to fatigue faster. for me it was the step-ups that did me in! lol

Results will most likely come in stage 2 with the addittion of HIIT. interval training. I personally think that Alwyn does us a disservice by saying dont do cardio in the first stage. Stick with the program tho, and reasses after stage 2. I also didnt lose inches or lbs in stage 1 but I know im a heck of alot stronger!…

CONGRATULATION ON STARTING!! That really is a great deal on all the weights you got! good score!!

Morning ladies! I am done with stage 1. Decided not to do AMRAP cuz I dont see the point. Im not a weigher as I was never concerned about the #on the scale. Only how I appear. The only measurement I take is my waist which remains unchanged. Although my stomach feels a lot tighter as if the fat is hardening. lol anywho here…

Thanks for clarifying that for me Amanda. lol@ u doing the wrong exercise last week..it happens. Ive decided to jump right into the workout A this wed. Im skipping AMRAP because I personally dont see the point. Ive actually been doing pushups nightly just because for some weird reason Ive started to like them. Id rather…

i LOVE IT!!!

Starting stage 2 this week and im reviewing the excersises. ok is it me or is the Static Lunge rear foot elevated and the Bulgarian Split Squat the same dam thing??? Is Alwyn insulting my intelligence here. If Im wrong please clarify. Thanks ladies

that was my issue as well so i invested in squat stands. best thing I ever did cuz getting it down off your shoulders to the floor once your energy is spent is NOT GOOD.

I have the same problem with my lunges and step ups so I use the barbell now. the oly bar is an automatice 45lbs your holding. then you can work your way up from that point. Your core is also much more engaged using the Barbell too! Good luck! I also used gloves before transitioning to the barbell because to me they help.…

OMG THIS WAS TOO FUNNY!!! :laugh:

I have this problem as well. Im so happy to be almost done with Stage 1. Ive been cheating on NR with Circuit Training here and there. at least unitl the workouts become more challenging

Nice job!! the numbers look great especially in the bust and waist BUT I can see more definition in your arms and back :smile: keep up the good work!

Not wierd at all Digby! I have 2 more Stage 1 workouts then im in stage 2. Im stalking this thread as well! lol