Jessica1274 Member

Planks?

I've had a herniated disk for years. I do weights and squats, among other things. If you aren't actively in pain, then you can do lots. Form and common sense are crucial. There are things I avoid, like sit ups, but you can do much more than you think. In fact, some of those things will actually help your back to feel…

Single leg Romanian deadlifts are probably my favorite leg exercise. They do a great job firing my hams and glutes, while strengthening my abs and lower back in a "non-threatening way". They don't hurt my back, hips or knees. Yep. I like 'em.

Just got back from Chicago. Sooo good to be home! I walked a ton, but ate junk all weekend. Hoping to get back at it tomorrow. QOTD: I yelled last night. Hotel room and all. Nice.

Happy birthday, Sue!

No worries! I'm not sensitive or defensive about them. As I lose more weight sometimes I actually miss being smaller. Some clothes that I used to wear don't look right now. Others look better, so I guess it's a trade. QOTW: my family is supportive. My husband eats Paleo with me (and shares cheat meals with me :-P ). The…

Whine and cry and try to get my husband to get me food. I'm pathetic. I'm sorry you are having such a rough time. ((Hug))

I never played sports in school. I was on the equestrian team in college, but that's it.

Lol! They aren't real...

I think we may be twins Beeps! Same exact height. Same exact weight. I have no idea what my shoulders measure. My waist is coming in at 27 and hips at 37.5. My body fat has dropped 4 or 5 percent since last year. I tried on some pants that were in storage. All the 8's fit or were loose, and two were 6's-and they fit! I'm…

:-) For the past month or so I've been doing a workout from an Oxygen special issue from last year. It included my favorite lifts, so I thought I'd just do it for a while, until I figured out what to do next. I have to admit, I have loved the results. I've actually seen more improvements from it than when I was doing NROL.…

No, I actually live in Kentucky. I was in Chicago this past June. I'll be there again next weekend. I'm taking the family this time. :-) I did (most of) NROLFW last spring. I started Abs, twice (lol!), but I dropped it. Some stages I liked, some I hated. I have some old injuries to work around, so I have to modify some…

Hi everyone!! I can't believe it's been so long since I've been here. I missed an entire thread of 500 posts! I've skimmed through to try to catch up, but it's a lot to read. I haven't been doing NROL for a while now. I'm lifting twice a week, but haven't had a real program. I feel like I need one, but I was feeling kind…

Glad you're doing well. :smile:

Good gracious! I can't keep up! Mary, how is your back feeling?

I was told a lot of that, too, by the doc who diagnosed me. BUT, it is possible to do a lot of those things. Obviously, since I'm here and still lifting! Lol! My physical therapist who I went to for my hip was very encouraging and even taught me some exercises to do to help. Get a second opinion or see a physical…

I have a serious lack of creativity when it comes to breakfast. Usually I just have a protein shake in almond milk with some instant coffee. If my husband is home, he might fix us some bacon and/or eggs and cheese. Fortunately I don't mind having the same thing over and over for breakfast.

Hey Beeps! Glad you had a great vacation! Things are going well here. My husband and I are in our third week of Abs. I'm getting back much of what I lost when I stopped in Oct. I have been Paleo/GF for nearly three weeks now, and it's going really well. (Except for the entire chocolate bar I ate today--at least it was GF.…

Yes! I would do some arm work, for sure!

I attempted a workout, but workouts and hangovers don't mix well. :blushing: I rarely drink, but I put away an entire bottle of wine sitting here watching tv NYE. Needless to say, I felt awful yesterday. We started our Paleo/gluten free eating. So far so good. I'm doing 100% GF for a month. After that, I'll see how I feel.…

Mary, can you get in to your regular doc? He/she should be able to order an MRI, then maybe you can move forward from there. I have lived with a herniated disk for 8 yrs. It can be very painful when not cared for properly. I hope you are able to have it seen about soon. (((Hug)))

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope it was great! My husband and are both miserable after all this eating. Getting back on track this week though. I am SO ready.

Is Christmas over yet??? This is awful, but I'll be so glad when it is! I'm ready to start this new way of eating and get back on a program.

I'd be pissed, too. That's more or less why I set up a gym at home.

Those single leg RDLs really got my hams!

When January rolls around, I'm going to restart NROLFA from the beginning. Right now I'm going to do some weird squat challenge for December. I am working on my push ups and doing planks and my physical therapy exercises. It's not much, but it's something while I'm holding it all together. I am toying with the idea of…

Sue-- Great job on the planks! Two tests down. Still have lots of work left to do, but just another two weeks until I can rest for a few weeks! And by rest I mean start work out regularly. :-)

Thanks, Beeps. Have a great visit!

Beeps, scratch me from the challenge. It just isn't going to happen until my finals are over. I have three tests this week, two the next. Plus I have two take home tests and four online assignments. My sleeping is bad again, and I'm on overload. My workouts are a very bare minimum right now. I don't need feeling like a…

Bad week. I hate this crazy schedule. Just a couple more weeks now.... I did not meet my goal this week. For much of anything.