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I'm on day 4! So far, no big gains yet, but am really getting to focus on form on squats/deadlifts, while work my weights up on the presses! I like it for the same reason Beck said: simple, not much to think about, doesn't take up a lot of time. You know exactly what weights to use and when, and also the spreadsheet (or…

Thanks for the comments- Liz, I'd be interested to hear how it goes! Right now, I'm pretty much sticking to less than 150 on workout days, pretty much only coming from veggies and fruit (my weakness). I allow myself all of the junk on the weekends, which helps keep me disciplined during the week. I eat clean Monday-Friday,…

Thanks for the comments and input, but I'm trying to find people who have tried it, not look for arguments against it.

Thanks, ladies! :) Here's a good post about it: http://www.julialadewski.com/2012/04/carb-back-loading-explained-faq-and-is.html Just looking for some experience from someone less-professional :)

I reached my chin-up goal with New Rules of Lifting for Women.. Basically worked out to it doing lat pull-downs and negative chin-ups.. plus using a resistance band at home. Right now, I'm modifying the StrongLifts program to sub pull-ups for the rows. I would much rather crank out an impressive set of pull-ups than row…

I'm interested in hearing answers as well. I like the weight I'm at (could even use a couple more pounds added!) but don't want to stress about eating enough.

Jenlb- This post might give you a couple more ideas! http://prettyandpaleo.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/low-cost-paleo-pescetarian-grocery-list/

LOVED NROLFW! Just finished that program, and think it's awesome for any new women lifters. Plus, the book is great and I think helps to give you the confidence. Yes, men and women do not need to work out any differently, but this is presented in a way that is helpful and not intimidating at all. I highly recommend it, and…

I asked a trainer about the back extension, too. The first thing was to make sure you are super tight when you are doing it (squeeze the glutes, etc), and make sure you are going down ALL the way. Hold it at the bottom for a few seconds, then slowly come up. You don't want to be bouncing, but completely controlled the…

Just started this program on Monday after completing NROLFW. Hoping to see some awesome gains! :)

Thanks, lobster.. I think the poster was trying to say paleo is a better option :) While I don't strictly follow it, I think it's great and that these "low-fat" diets are not the most healthy. There is so much garbage in foods marketed as "low fat". I am not a nutritionist AT ALL, but have learned that you can believe…

I don't see anything wrong with this.. fat does not make you fat.. I'd suggest just eating clean, cutting out any sugar, and "white" carbs (all grains, if you're really ambitious). I have yet to see someone follow the paleo diet who doesn't look and feel amazing. I eat at least 50g a day..

Why are you doing low fat and low carb? Not all fats are bad (nuts, olives, avocados, nut butters, coconut oil..)

To the rest of you carb-a-holics.. you will not believe how much better you feel if you start cutting back on the "white" carbs! I follow a semi-primal/paleo diet (basic idea is here: http://paleodietlifestyle.com/paleo-101/ ). I am telling you this as someone that could not live without oatmeal or cereal for breakfast,…

I really struggled with Stage 7! It kept discouraging me that I couldn't do all the sets/reps with 30 second rests. Do you think it's more important to complete 4 sets of 15, regardless of the weight? Or do the bets you can with weights that you want?

Gilee- I am a former carb addict :) I never thought I'd be able to give up my oatmeal/cereal for breakfast, but I've substituted it for eggs and an avocado, often with some berries. Great high protein, high healthy-fat way to start the day. For lunch, I usually do chicken (I cook up a bunch on Sunday for the week), with a…

Most mainstream knowledge is that you need carbs for fuel. However, there has been a lot of research on using other nutrients, such as fat, for fuel. (Check out marksdailyapple.com for some great resources on this). http://www.marksdailyapple.com/why-grains-are-unhealthy/#axzz21dfKRn5Y I suggest if you need a high amount…

I totally agree with the whole-fat options. Most of the stuff they add to products to make them "low-fat" or "low-cal" are a bunch of gross unnatural fillers that you don't want in your body anyway! I eat an avocado every morning, but haven't been incorporating too much dairy (though cheese is strictly ON-limits!). I will…

Love it, girl! I JUST finished NROLFW last week, and started Stronglifts yesterday!! Would love to keep in touch about progress! If you want to follow my progress, I'm blogging at jenniferhudy.wordpress.com We're the same height, and I'm working on putting on a few more pounds, but your pics are super inspiring! :)

So my avocado a day is bad for me..? And my 50% fat macro is dangerous? I think I like how I look/feel with this way of eating..

Hey JNH- I am in the process of trying that, but not sure it's really working. When I started the program, I was keeping close to the 40/30/30, but more recently, I cut out eating grains during the week, so my carbs are pretty low Monday-Friday. However, in doing this, it is SO HARD for me to meet my calorie needs. For the…

Very true! I dislike olives, but check this out: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=46 Like avocados, very high in fate relative to size, but fat doesn't make you fat!

I'm doing the 12 workouts for Stay 7 instead of 6, only because I don't know what to do next and haven't had time to plan it out! I love the structure of this program, though I will admit I cheated myself on the lunges last night :( I may do the last five workouts, but skip lunges and step-ups.. I know it's not how the…

You may need to eat more! There is a similar topic going on on the NROLFW Facebook group (awesome ladies!). You need to fuel your body in order for it to do what it needs to do! 1200 calories sounds super low!! What type of foods are you eating? Are those 1200 calories coming from carbs and sugars? Or are they high…

Jen- did you do 6 workouts? Or going for 12? I'm on Workout 1 for the second time (well, third cause i did it twice in the beginning cause I SUCKED the first day..)

Beeps- My thoughts EXACTLY! These workouts make me feel like I haven't worked out before. I think I'm in pretty good shape, but dang, who can do this in 30 second rests?? Well, except a couple ladies on the NROLFW Facebook page. Those beasts! :)

This stage is SO hard! :) Just finished workout 6 yesterday, and still haven't been able to do a whole workout as prescribed (with the 30 second rests). Those step-ups are so difficult. I agree with whoever said she felt like vomiting after them. I'd take a couple minutes in between the circuit steps! I don't like when I…

Anastasia- I've been trying to blog about my progress as well! Would you mind sharing your blog?

Stage 7 is evil!! Step-ups are horrible!! :) and lunges return, too.. DISLIKE! Piece of advice for stage 7-- LOWER THE WEIGHTS that you've been doing.. with doing 4 sets of 15 reps, it is very discouraging to try and pull the weight you once did.

Hey Jessica- I follow a NROLFW group on Facebook, and many of those women aren't even doing the book anymore, but are huge contributors to the group. They also seem have all moved towards NROLFAbs or NROLFLife.. maybe check those out? I'm just about done with this book (yay!) but not sure where to head next..