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I put my Fitbit(ionic) in my pocket face down. Picks up my steps that way. If I don’t have pockets, I pull from the side so my left arm swings.

Replace them with planks.

Just do like the schedule is set up. It will increase to three sets later on in stage one.

Step ups I did both legs before rest. In the beginning I would forget to do the other leg before going to the jack knife. I had to write it in big letters BOTH LEGS!!

I alternated the lunges. I finished stage one yesterday and the lunges are 8 reps. I alternate and just count to 16. It's easier for me to count that way. I still get 8 reps per leg. I was holding 25 pound weights while doing them so its better for me. S when I was doing 15, I was alternating with a count to 30. And you do…

I am 5'4''. The prone jack knife is not an easy exercise to do. It took me a couple of workout to do it. I still get shaky. It's not easy getting off of it either. I have the scar to prove it. I got too close to the weight bench. I think some said to sub the plank for it but I wanted to finish the exercise as is. Glad I…

I purchase the medium size I think. Since my husband was going to need it, I bought the middle size. I bought it at Target. It's orange and weighted so it doesn't roll around too easily. I finished stage 1 today and was able to do all 15.

I do it on M W F I started on a Monday with workout A then Wednesday was B and Friday was A. I take weekends off so the next Monday was B. You need to take a rest day between each workout. As for the different exercises, the options are there I think for you to have a level of difficulty. When I started I was doing the…

I am halfway through stage 1. I was very sore in the beginning. Now it's not that bad even though I am pushing myself through each workout. I feel it more in my shoulders and back side. I do struggle for the last rep on some of the exercises so I am hoping that I am doing them right. I increase my weights by 5 each work…

Take your time reading the book. Lots of useful information. There is a lot of info in this group. I have read through some threads and have been able to get the motivation and answers I needed. I couldn't do a prone jackknife but I stuck with it. I wasn't the only one having trouble.

I don't think it matters personally. There are a lot of people who can only go in the evenings. Better than nothing at all.

Those are some great strength. :smile: And I do agree... This has been a great program. Even just the short time I've been doing it. I actually look forward to exercising.

Glad to know I don't have do like the book. Workout A is tomorrow. I'm getting better at the prone jack knife. I am half way through stage 1. This is the first time in a very long time that I actually look forward to exercising.

I lift on Monday Wednesday Friday. I do light cardio Tuesday and Thursday. Take weekends off. This next week will look like this: Mon. Workout B Wed. Workout A Thurs. Workout B Tomorrow I will be doing workout A. I do the full workouts each time with alternating sets after the squats or dead lift. Once you do it a few…

Try this link. It has a schedule for stage one. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/938136-just-starting

I have been able to do them lately. I roll onto the ball as far as I can without losing balance. Getting off I just kind of go sideways. Not very pretty looking but it works. I hope eventually I can do them exactly like the book says. I am not putting my butt in the air like it shows. Practice, practice. The sweaty shins…

I am on Stage 1 workout 4 tomorrow. Would love to have more support on this journey.

I have everything I need at home. My husband has all the equipment I need. Even to the higher weights. The only thing I had to buy was the Swiss ball. I am only on stage one. Did workout B-3 today. I am really enjoying it. I get a little nervous about the other stages. I'll deal with it then I guess. No more Barbie weights…

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One Truvia packet and a serving of Natural Bliss sweet Cream coffee creamer. 70 calories. I only have one cup a day so it's not bad for me. Land O' Lakes had a FF half and half that was good. Not sure what store carries it though.

I was able to do them yesterday. Stage 1 workout 3. My husband was home and helped me keep my feet on the ball. I actually did 15 the first time!! I forgot it was only 8. Second set I did 9. Definitely easier the second time around.

Sounds like you need to eat a lot more with that much exercise. There are a lot people here on MFP that help you figure out you daily calorie goal.

It's best not to do weight lifting 2 days in a row no matter what you are targeting. Your body needs a break to heal the muscles. I have started a program this week. I will do weightlifting MWF and cardio (walking or elliptical) on T&T. I will take weekends off. I read The New Rules of Lifting for Women book and that is…

I have a Reebok weighted ball. I bought the medium size since my husband and I share. I am only 5'4''. I am going to try my hardest. I got frustrated and that didn't help. I think I am going to slow the move down and work on form Friday. I did forget to take off my work out gloves when I first started. That would have been…

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Thank you ladies for the ideas. I don't have to worry about it til Friday. I know I will keep trying but it was quite frustrating. It looks so easy in the book. I just have to keep working on it. ;)

I would love to have more support. I am 41 with 2 boys and live in Biloxi, MS.

I am reading through a book call 'The New Rules of Lifting For Women'. The cover says 'lift like a man, look like a goddess'. Gives you a schedule to use and a diet plan. I am going to start this program hopefully tomorrow. There is a forum on MFP for this program. There are a lot of different things you can do. Just have…

You can add me,too. 75 pounds is a fantastic loss and a great motivation to keep on going!