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If you are asking me, in the spring I did a diet/reset and didn't watch calories and put on a few pounds. over the summer I tried NRoLFW for 2-3 months and kept my calories at 1450 non lifting days and 1600 on lifting days. There was probably some food I wasn't logging as well so i think I was eating a little more than…

I never really exercised much until around age 38 or 39 when a community gym went in near our house, and I was not happy with my weight. I've been exercising of and on, but mostly on, since then and I just turned 55. I am healthier and stronger now, then ever in my life. I can do any physical activity i want to do. Most of…

I have had the same frustrating experience as you. I finally went and got a metabolism test and found out that I have a very low metabolism with a RMR at 1180. The nutritionist recommended eating 1100-1200 calories per day and do not eat exercise calories back to lose weight. I just can't get down to 1100, but I've been…

Hi... Looking for help on the amount of calories and exercise needed as I am struggling to lose 12 pounds and had a frustrating last several weeks. Age: 54 Height: 65.5 inches Weight: 149 RMR per recent test is low: 1182 Exercise: zumba two or 3 times weekly at high impact, high cardio Yoga 2x weekly (just started)…

Hi everyone. I started stage 3 this morning and had the usual issues with the new moves that people talk about in the stage 3 thread. Question...is it reasonable to substitute the BMW (and the HIIT in stage 2/4) with a high impact zumba class 2-3 times a week in between NROL days? 3a takes so long and I am doing the zumba…

Took me a while to get through 2 but I did it! Did anyone do AMRAPs or take a week break after 2?

Half way through stage 2 today. Went back to regular DLs and went back a few pounds to work on my form and confidence. 2b is so long! But I like it. I can't imagine how long it will be in stage 4. My body is well and duly fatigued today after 2b

How does cardio destroy bone density?

5'51/2 153 lbs 8 weeks lifting DL 95x8x2 Squat 85x8x3 OHP 40x8x3 Rows 105x8x3 Haven't tried bench press

Samantha, I absolutely LOVE zumba for the sheer joy of dancing not to mention the great cardio workout. I try to go 2-3 times a week on non lifting days. Sometimes I am still body tired from lifting and I can't work out vey hard in zumba but it's still fun. Inhopr indent havemto give it up during stage 2 because of the…

Hi daily chat ladies. I finally started stage 2 today. I'm not sore yet but I have read all over this forum that I will be tomorrow! I took advice in this thread and upped the step height for the step ups. Now up to 6 risers and the bench but I had to drop back from 25 to 20 pounds. It's a very ssllooww step up now so I…

They DO have a NROL for Life which is for older or less able people. I am 54 and doing the women version now but may switch if I need to

Hi Peppah. That is similar to what I went through last year. It took 10 months to lose 13 pounds. I used a trainer once a week, did some weights with him and 2 other days (not really heavy) and did cardio (zumba and step) 3xweekly. I used the 1200 net goal and was frequently under. It was so frustratingly slow! Sadly I…

I'm wondering about this too. I finished stage 1 using 25 lb plate in each hand but I never went up in risers. I am using 5 risers with a step on top but it doesnt have me at 90 degrees. Should I keep progressing on weight next or make the step higher? On a side note, I did the stage 1a AMRAP today which included the step…

Has anyone had a bad lifting day? By that I mean, in went to do 1b8 today and my body just was too tired and it did not go well. I ended up leaving. I lifted really well and increased all my weights on Friday evening for 1a8 and then I think my mistake was I went to a zumba class on saturday morning. I was exhausted allday…

Would love to but there are 5 other people in the house not eating like me: husband (has an atrocious diet!), step dsughter, her husband and two kids so I can't persuade all of this crew to give up on snacks LOL My conquer today is going to zumba even tho I am tired and don't want to.

1. How much did you weigh in your 20s? 118-125 2. How much is the most you've weighed (not including pregancies) 154, max pregnant 152 3. How much do you weigh now 152 4. What is your goal? First goal is 140, second goal is 132 I am 5'5 1/2 with a small frame

Pudding1980. How is your plan working out? I am starting 2 in a week or so, so aim reading ahead for hints.

Hi Stage 1ers. Finished stage 1 a except AMRAPs last night! Here is how I ended up Squats 20-->80 Push ups. 15 on a 45 degree angle and poorly at thet. --> 8x3 on the floor. FINALLY got to the floor last night! Seated row 65-->105 Step ups 5 lb DBs each hand -->25 lb plates each hand Prone JK --> got to 15x3 but the last…

Hi everyone. Finished the final 1a workout and 1b should be in the bag on Sunday! I can definitely see that I am stronger. Did you do the AMRAP for stage 1? My starting squat was only 20 lbs.. Tried to start slow there. I can't see doing tons of those, but I will give it a go. Did not lose but a pound in this stage so I am…

Is anyone here trying heavy lifting? I'm trying it, so far 'ok' - I go back and forth about the safety for my back but I want to keep going with it. I can't lift as heavy as younger women, clearly - but I'm not sure if it's my age or the fact that I didn't ever build muscles so I am catching up.

Some NSVs this week Can fit Into the capris I bought at Costco. Still a little tight but wearable. Were very much too tight 2weeks ago. Got to 100 lbs on seated rows and did 15 prone jacknifes x 3 yesterday in 1a7. Grip got strong enough to do some of the step ups with 25 lb DL in each hand. Abs hurt today and tryin not…

Hi plumsgrl ~ I am also in the 50+ group. I started workout 1a7 today so I will be finishing up stAge 1 in a few weeks. Post in the stage 1 thread and let us know how you do. The 50+s need to keep in touch through this. Good luck!

That eating food when you are hungry tastes So Good! I went months never really being hungry because I ate all the time. It feels really good not to have a stomach ache from overeating. Some people who want you to lose weight also try to sabotage by constantly offering snacks. Does not make sense. It's harder to go out…

I am trying New Rules of lifting for Women

Just finished 1 a 7 today - the end is near for stage 1, My strained back from my bad DL day healed and I did 80 pounds on 1b6 . Was pretty nervous about it but it worked out fine so I went to 75 squats today. I love doing the heavy weights on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons when not as many people are there. The…

HI Weejo. I am still a newbie. Second time trying Phase 1 and almost done with it. I don't have any problems doing the jack knife. I am more struggling with getting push ups to the floor. My newbie advice is to review a lot of you tubes or have a few trainer sessions to help you get the deadlift and squat form correct…

Said no to ice-cream and the fritos in the cupboard.

Hi everyone. I have been on mfp for a while. Age 54 and post meno with HRT. Last year I really tried the hardest of my life to get rid of this gross mid section fat. I got a trainer once a week, I lifted (not heavy) or did cardio (step and zumba) at least 6 days a week and had a 1200 cal a day target. I got in amazing…

I am same height and similar weight. I am doing 1450 on non lift days and 1600 to 1650 on lift days. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm in stage one and no weight loss or gain yet