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YUM. Can't wait to try! This would make a great Tgiving side dish.

Stage 3 FAIL today: didn't get up for my early morning workout (in my defense, getting over a cold). Decided to go at lunch time, but didn't have nearly enough time to do the entire workout because I had to pick up my daughter from daycare. Only did 1 set of YTWLs and skipped all of the ab stuff. Was not crazy about this…

Sue, don't feel bad. The balance exercises in stage 2 are hard. And the book recommends using light weights for the reverse lunges, so you are fine. I started with heavy weights for that exercise but had to drop them down. I felt better about dropping after I read that part in the book. :-)

Great job ladies on Stage 2! I just started Stage 3, but it's lonely over in that thread. :) By superset on the abs, I meant I did all three back-to-back, then rested in between. It made the abs excercises more challenging. One thing I got out of Stage 2 was balance. I was real wobbly at first, but start getting the hang…

Hi all! I started Stage 3 today. It was quite a workout, but I felt like I was doing the exercises awkwardly. So my questions: DB Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift -- um... is this just bending forward and lifting your leg up (reminiscent of Stage 2 where you do this, but then row with the DBs?). I felt like I all I was doing…

Hm.... I want to do this,but don't know what to focus on. I started Stage 3 today and it's so...different. I can do my planks, but I don't like them, so I really don't want to make that a goal. I'm cool with pushups too, although like a PP mentioned, I haven't done many T pushups. I did them once and felt very self…

You can do it April! Don't go TOO low though. Keep pushing yourself. I started most of my weights right where I left off in Stage 1. The only thing I had to go down on was the Cuban Snatch -- way harder than it looks -- and the reverse lunge from a box (form was suffering with heavy weights; also the book suggests a light…

I'm not 100%, but I went to the gym anyway. Finished Stage 2. Woo!!! I will take measurements tomorrow, but I am not expecting much; my weight hasn't changed for the past two weeks. I will post my weights/progress stats in the Stage 2 chat thread so as not to bore everyone. I had a love/hate relationship with Stage 2. I…

What a great idea. Of course, now that I've eaten practically all of the kids' Halloween candy, it might be too late for that tactic. My eating has been HORRIBLE for like 2 weeks now. I'm very slowly reigning it in. Very slowly -- like 10 pieces of candy last week; down to 5 today. That kind of thing. I've been under the…

AprilRenewed - My only advice is GO FOR IT. I think we all get very comfortable in Stage 1. Stage 2 is totally different and that front squat push press is tough, but both workouts will leave you SWEATING. It's so much harder than it looks on paper. I like Holley's advice of taking the rest between sets and someone else…

Completed my last A workout in this stage! Final B workout on Wed. I am SO ready to move on. The gym was ridiculously crowded at 6:15 AM (!!!!), so all of the dumbbells were taken except some 20s. So instead of going for 25s for my lunges and step ups, I used 20s. GRRRR.... And yes, I was too nervous to try the barbell…

Oh wow!. This is cool, but I will have to think about my weights/reps/sets -- that's a lot of math. LOL!!

Sam -- Wow, the destruction is unbelievable. I mean, I seriously cannot believe it. Seeing as how we just moved and I have LOTS of things to give away (purge), I love the idea of giving to the Red Cross. Sending out thoughts and prayers to all of the families affected by this storm.

I've lost weight and I'm nearing the end of Stage 2. I think I've lost 7 or 8 lbs since starting. I had been steadily losing before starting New Rules just by changing my diet and walking. My calories are just like Heathers (my age too - lol). That said, I have a lot to lose -- like 30 more pounds. BUT, I look much smaller…

Hey Lady :) I have run off and on over the years (picking it back up recently). When I ran track in high school (eons ago), I used to get stitches and could not breathe right. I think it just comes over time, but what everyone else said is true too -- make sure you are hydrated and work on a breathing pattern. When I run…

I did another B workout today and it went sooo much better. Still took me 75 minutes, but I did each exercise really well. I'm getting the hang of the reverse lunge from a box -- also I reread the book and it said "choose a light weight." That could have been my problem before; today I chose 10 and 12 lbs instead of 17 and…

Happy Happy Birthday Beeps!! #dontknowyourrealname :)

Wow, congrats for finishing! That's all. :)

Hmm, that's a tough call. I might consider doing a week (or two) of Stage 1 just to see how you are feeling. But then I'd probably move on. What are you instincts telling you?

BEEPS - How sweet of your family! (But sorry about your fast.) And I'm willing to wager I ate more candy than you yesterday. I actually tried to log all of it. TRIED. Check my diary. ;) I partly blame yesterday on TOM which hit today. Can't wait to get back to the gym tomorrow morning. Going for a walk with my daughter…

I agree with pp about the split squat vs. static lunge. I just posted about this. They are similar moves, but I feel the burn in totally different places (front leg vs. back leg). I am nervous to try the barbell with my step ups! I FINALLY am getting good balance on this exercise. It's gonna throw me way off to hold the…

I agree: awesome. I am intersted in doing step ups with the barbell. How/where do you hold it? (Sorry if this has been discussed before; I'm too lazy to search.)

I don't think there's any amount of working out that can make up for the junk I'm eating today. I even went on a 18 minute (to be exact - lol) walk/run at lunchtime. After the brownie I mentioned earlier, I MIGHT have had a cupcake and some halloween candy. :blushing: BEEPS - I'm excited to see your stats. Sounds like you…

MrsAgi - you are right about the core/balance stuff with Stage 2. My core and my glues are my weakest muscles, it seems. Maybe that's why these workouts kick my butt. Today, I was having trouble completing the last few reps of my reverse lunges. I got them done, but it hurt. I did much better on my 1-pt rows -- and by much…

tekne - How annoying. I have never had that experience. I probably wouldn't have just said with a big smile, "thanks, you have a great workout" and walked away. But if he was in my face while I was doing my exercises, I would have been a little meaner and basically told him to go away. funbun - welcome back! Can't stop…

Megan that is AWESOME!

Yay, more stage 2-ers! I did my second B workout today and a few things still don't feel right: the reverse lunge and the Bulgarian split squat. I gotta read up on these. The squat felt fine the other day, but today I couldn't get my balance right and my back leg felt it (last time my front/working leg felt it). I think…

Jennie - my belly is my nemesis too. One day I look forward to not having to suck in my gut. LOL Sounds like you have a good plan going forward. Congrats on doing this program. You're right. It IS long. I am interested to hear about Strong Lifts. CowGirl - good luck with food this week and your new house sounds lovely! I…

I feel ya gadenni. Crazy week for me too with moving. Why oh WHY did I not take off yesterday and today???! I took off next Mon and Tues instead. I'm sure I'll be up all night tonight preparing for the movers. But I made it to the gym M/W/F -- ending my first week of Stage 2. WHEW. It's so much tougher than it "reads." I…

I aim for 40/30/30, but usually end up getting a weekly average of 24%. I'm losing weight and getting stronger, so I guess I'm OK. I think the macro suggestion in the book is a good guide, but you have to do what works for your body. And that'll probably involve some trial and error.