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  • I think it's more bloating from crappy eating before but ill take it :)
  • I agree with the above. I am doing NR just finished Stage 1 and still added in cardio when I had time outside of lifting. I enjoy Jogging, Rowing, zumba etc. Lifting was my main focus and I made sure I did not sacrafice that just to get cardio in.
  • I can only say what has works well for me. I don't eat just to meet a certain daily goal. If my goal is 2300 and I am not hungry later on in the day, I don't stuff myself at Dinner or after just to meet it. I do however, try my best to make sure I eat by mid morning, lunch and an afternoon snack before Dinner regardless if…
  • I used this one and have been losing weight at a nice pace now. You do not need to know your BMR first to calculate your TDEE. The information you plug in calculates that for you. I have a desk job, doing NROL4W 3x week, plus little cardio here and there. I chose Moderate Exercise for my activity level and TDEE - 15% and…
  • Check out the NROL4W book. I am at the last 2 special workouts in Stage 1 and have fallen in love with lifting now!!
  • This happened to me too. I upped my calories and since then I haven't had this problem and I'm almost done Stage 1. Even at the 2000 cals I am still losing weight. I am starting to believe lifting weights does burn more cals than we think. Your body might need more fuel.
  • I agree to try and not focus on the scale. I still weigh in but I try not to read into the number that comes up. I used scooby to give me one number to go by. So I try and aim for 2000. It isn't too far off the NR book, but one number to hit is better than two. If I am hungry I eat, I just keep a mental note not to go over…
  • I am right with you on this one! My muscles there are weak. I am almost finished Phase 1 and the last two workouts are 3 sets of 8 reps. I used 17.8lbs and that was HARD, but 12.8lbs is too light for 8 reps and I can only increase by 5. So I make do with 17.8. That 5lbs makes a difference!! Grr!
  • Do any of you have a fitbit link to MFP? Have you had to turn off the negative adjustment? I had to turn off it off because it was taking away too many calories. I guess its because it can't calculate weight lifting and it thinks I am not as active as I am?
  • Congrats!! You look great.
  • I love the NROLFW program. I have never lifted free weights in my life and now I am addicted! I do it at home, but check out your options and I am sure someone at the gym will be more than willing to give you a hand with them. Good luck!
  • There is truth to this.... when I was in my teens I had a huge craving for ice cubes... turned out I was anemic. Just a thought.
  • Oooo bump for later!
  • Exactly what is in LB2LL's link. It took me a bit to get used to this one. LOL. Now I enjoy it.
  • I also workout at home! A little over half way through Phase 1. So far I have what I need, and I am loving it!
  • OK, thanks. My next squat routine is Monday. I am going to try the plate thing and see if that helps any. I was already going to look into some hip flexor stretch and strength moves (someone else also mentioned this) funny that you should mention that.
  • @ allabtlm THANK YOU!!! I will certainly try putting small plates under my ankles and stick with the wide stance at a lower weight and see if that helps at all. I will report back to you. I truly appreciate your feed back! It didn't seem right to me to do half squats at a high weight even though I know I can. Something…
  • That is what someone else asked me too. The weight doesn't feel too much for my legs, but then again maybe it is. When I go too low and try to get up it is more like my core and back can keep control, but perhaps it is my legs, I really just dont feel it in my legs though. I am not sure. Even with just the Oly bar and…
  • Sorry, I didn't really explain that correctly. yes with weights... doesn't seem to matter how heavy though. I have been asking around and I think I will dial the weight back a bit. I have had mixed advice from quite a few people who do strength training. Not from on here, but outside the MFP world. Some say as long as long…
  • I have been through cheaper pedometers, and more expensive ones. I have found a huge love for the Fitbit One. I do not regret the purchase.
  • I am on day 9 of the first phase of NROLFW. I LOVE IT!! The group is also very heplful. I hope you find a strength program you enjoy, I don't know why I didn't start sooner!
  • I wear my HRM during my workouts. I created a custom exercise for NR and log what ever my HRM says by the end of it. Gives me a rough idea anyway. If you don't have a HRM, there is a strength training one under the cardio section you can use. BTW - you are going to love it. : ) I am on workout 8 tonight of Phase 1. I look…
  • I just started making overnight oats for my hubby and I during the work week. Ate my second batch this morning. The recipe was Apple-Cinnamon. However, I really can not stomach it cold (yet) So I heat it up in the microwave quickly and it turns out great. I will say the plain greek yogurt does give it a tart/tangy taste,…
  • Squats, step ups, dumbbell row, prone jackknife, push-ups, 1-15 pyramid on row machine.
  • Amazing results in 6 months! It is members like you whos posts will surely help someone else want to keep pushing along no matter what they are struggling with. Inspiring! Congrats again!!
  • I love my fitbit. Just received a few weeks ago. Feel Free to add me!!
  • I have a 19 month old male Vizsla. :happy:
  • I would kill for 36 mins 3 miles :laugh: . I've done it in 38 so far... but then I think to myself... I just ran 38mins straight with no walking or stopping and I am proud of myself all over again :happy:
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