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I use Target brand too. I like just about anything and this one serves me fine. Last night I used milk, a scoop of powder, and some Ghiradelli hot cocoa mix as a treat. It was SO GOOD. That said, I don't think you NEED to have a shake or a protein bar after a workout. The important thing is to get some protein; in the form…

I HAVE to stretch afterward, even if it's just 5 minutes. On the few days when I was in a rush and didn't stretch, my muscles were SO tight the next day that it was painful.

Congrats Mommyred - you are almost there! Then you'll feel the weirdness of moving to Stage 2. It's so easy to get nice and comfy in Stage 1. :) Gretchen you still kill it at the gym with your crazy squats and deadlifts. I bet you by the time you hit Stage 4, you will be able to do those 120 sec planks. I noticed I do much…

Unassisted pullup? eek, what stage is that?!? I'm scurred! Congrats to all you ladies rocking it out though. I'm in Stage 4. My front squat push press was not pretty today. Remember I talked about possibly using the barbell for step ups? Well I still haven't. I don't know what has happened, but I am KILLING the step ups…

Ebaymommy - congrats on finishing!!! And thank you for the advice re: running. I wish I could get my heart into this. I can run and have off and on for 20 years, but don't consider myself a "runner." It's still a chore to me most days. But I'm doing this for a friend and I also want to prove to myself I can do it. I'm…

Hi Ladies! I have been MIA for a while, mainly lurking on my phone (too tough to type). I'm finally in Stage 4 (did first B workout today). I noticed that I'm surprisingly much stronger at everything. It actually amazes me. Also I was pressed for time, so I didn't do the deadlift from a box; just a regular deadlift. And I…

Just keep at it and you will get there. I felt the same way about Stage 2 at first, then when I finally started liking it, it was over. I'm now in Stage 4, which is just a repeat of Stage 2 and guess what? I can do the moves SO MUCH better. It's kind of amazing actually. So just trust the program and don't give up! PS-- I…

It is amazing what excess weight can do. I used to run a lot too, just like you. And just like you, I gained 50 lbs over the years. I have lost 27 lbs since starting MFP and in the beginning, all I could do was walk. I think maybe you just came out of the gate too fast? You will have to ease into it a bit. I used to HATE…

I have tried to post twice and MFP keeps eating my post! I must be hitting some weird key. I had written some funny stuff, but will just say a huge congrats to Gretchen, welcome to Stage 3 to April, congrats to emgel and on the muscle tone, and don't sweat the weight gain to Jennie and Beeps.

I finished Stage 3 on Wed. WOOO! Welcome April and I'm glad you like it so far. I didn't at first, then it turned into indifference. Here are my final stats: Workout A One-armed DB Snatch 22.5 --> 30 DB Single Leg Romanian DL 22.5 --> 17.5 I did not "get" this exercise. I lowered my weights by the end and I'm not even sure…

Hey there! I'm starting Stage 4 on Monday. Soooo glad Stage 3 is over. I won't say I was bored because I got quite a workout. I just didn't like it much. So I'm actually looking forward to good 'ole Stage 2 exercises again. Have fun in PS and Happy Anniversary. I have a 3 year old and a 10 year old. I would kill for a…

Intermittent Fasting - I've been doing it for a week now and I'm pretty sure I'm NOT doing it right in terms of what I'm eating. I'm basically just eating during the "eat" window and fasting during the fast period. I would like to focus on my macros now and lowering my carbs and whatnot on certain days. Does anyone else…

Week 2 - point goes to NEW. :( Bleh. I hubby got a new job and is working ALL the time, so I didn't have a chance to run (I have a 3-year old). Oh well. I also feel like I've gained a ton. Tomorrow is my weigh in and I'm afraid to look. I've done OK every day except for Thanksgiving day where I went nuts with chocolate…

Gretchen that's awesome. You are woman. Hear you roar!!! Megan - hope you feel better! My NSV today: I added 15 seconds to my plank -- total 75 seconds. Woo! I wasn't even going to try until I realized that I had made it 45 seconds in and wasn't doing too bad (as far as trembling all over - lol). I managed to do 3 sets…

wow, those are amazing results!!!! I can't believe you haven't fallen in love with lifting though! :( I'm addicted to it now!

I do heavy lifting three times a week and always do a 10-minute warm-up on the elliptical. I'm following the New Rules of Lifting for Women program and some of the workouts have you doing 15 minutes of HIIT after the lifting. Those are tough days! I typically do it on the treadmill (sometimes spin bike), doing 2 minutes of…

perfect10isha - I wasn't feeling Stage 3 either, but today I had a good B workout and I might be coming around. So I say: Do your last two workouts! You'll be glad you did. Up your weights and take full rests. I pushed myself a little today and was seriously sweating. lhergenr - welcome to Stage 3!! Glad you liked it. I…

Gretchen - my understanding of BCAA's is that they are amino acids that replenish your muscles. So I bought some (very expensive - grr) powder at GNC called Cellucor BCAA. I put a scoop in about 10 oz of water and drank half after my workout and the rest up until noon. It tastes OK -- very sweet. According to the…

I'm going to give myself the point - as I started seriously on the challenge this past week and ran a total of 92 minutes, including HIIT. I'm sorry mine is not lifting related, but I was stressing about getting started with this training (I keep putting it off) and this is actually keeping me in line. So thank you! To…

I didn't read all the other posts, but yes - you can lift and have a deficit and lose and get strong. That's what I'm doing. Since starting weight lifting in Sept, I've lost 10 lbs -- hopefully mostly fat. I initially started to avoid losing muscle, but now I'm addicted. During these last few months, I have done very…

emgel - way to go on the push-ups and for getting to 2B. I really liked the BSS once I had my form right. I had to get my food in "just" the right position though. I also ended up using a plate instead of dumbbells and I liked it much better. Re: flexion - don't know. The only move I ever did was the sideways sit-up. April…

Wow, congrats! You lost some serious inches. I am hooked on this too. Some ladies have gone on to do New Rules for Abs. I have no idea what to do when it ends (I'll be a little sad -- love this program). Keep us posted and once again, congrats!

Thanks Sue! I will look for that tomorrow. PLANKS - boo!! :) I'm getting better at them, but my body is literally shaking during those last 30 seconds (they are 90 seconds in Stage 3 - yeah). I just talk myself through it, like "you can do anything for 30/20/10 seconds" -- until I'm done. lol dwn2erth - Awesome. I have a…

Good point. I'm just trying to finish. Nothing spectacular. I used to run in my 30s and I've run a marathon before (again, just crossing the finish line was the goal). So I'm aiming for a 10 minute mile, but that doesn't really matter. If it takes me longer, that's OK. I just wondered if running and lifting on the same day…

After reading the threads here, heavy lifting piqued my interest. I decided to go with The New Rules of Lifting for Women. There is a great support group on here as well. I personally LOVE it -- it's totally different from anything I've done in the past. I've lost weight and inches and I'm not even halfway through the…

I was doing great and then I did some totally MINDLESS eating. I was at the grocery story and took a sample of deli meat (1/2 piece) and a small piece of swiss cheese (less than 1/2 ounce). As I was eating the cheese, I remembered: IF!! And considered spitting it out but didn't. Anyway, I did fine on coffee til noon --…

I'm excited to try too. Thanks for all the info! If I can have coffee and my protein drink, I will be totally fine til noon. I think I will try the 14/10. Starting tomorrow?!

Dang Beeps! LOL OK great advice. I actually do not eat before I workout. I literally roll out of bed at 5:45 and head to the gym. HOWEVER, I am usually ravenous after working out. I can see waiting an hour, maybe two...not sure if I could wait til 11. Maybe I could if I'm allowed coffee (lots and lots of coffee). I am a…

OK, I will try again. I'm interested in IF -- seems to be working for so many. But I workout at 6am. I can't see how I can make it work, unless I stop eating at 4pm -- which ain't gonna happen. I suppose I could do it on the weekends, like April suggested. But will it be worth it, I wonder. I finished another Stage 3A…

MFP ate my post TWICE. So forget it. I'm not saying anything except hi. I'm so ticked!