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I would rather over estimate my calorie consumption than underestimate it. I always put in the full calorie estimates even if I don't finish the food or some yolk or grease is left over.

Maybe try involving your family in some of the workouts. Go for a walk, hike, bike ride, etc.

New Rules of Lifting for Women. Its a book and has a workout program.

Convinced myself and my running buddies to do a run this morning. Normally we only go Mon and Wed.

JUST FINISHED STAGE 2.... don't have my sheet to reference beginning and end weights. I'll add that later. I did one extra workout of each workout A and B for 5 total instead of 4. On to Stage 3 starting Monday. Going to take a break and just do cardio for the rest of the week.

In my case it wasn't so much of going back to my old habits. I started a new job, a desk job that is. I didn't have as much time to work out and stay as active as I used to be. What took me 1 year to get off in a slow but steady weight loss took me 3 months to gain back. Sometimes its as simple as becoming more busy and…

What is your protein goal? are you hitting it with all these protein foods. I am still finding it hard to hit my protein goals. I like carbs too much. Anyone have any advice on some good protein rich snacks other than the before mentioned?

Thanks all I will focus more on form for Stage 2. Wouldn't want to hurt myself. Whizzlers- keep it up!!! Barbell--- good job on pushing through when TOM is trying to kill you!!!

My body definitely already feels tired and I can tell I am going to feel it tomorrow. However, I did take a 2 week break between stage 1 and stage 2. Stage 2 has more complex exercises, and I feel like I can't do the amount of weight I should be able to handle.

Stage 2-Workout A DONE! I didn't take the 75 sec breaks like it says to... I finished in 35 mins. (the max time I have at the gym on my lunch break is 35 mins) I waited until I could kinda breath again and then did the next set. I think I am going to have to break up B into 2 days though. I can already feel that I am going…

how long did A take you?

starting stage 2 today. any advice?

She is one of the DFM (dynamic fitness management) personal trainers from Club Fitness.

Barbell-- I just find it hard to take advice from an overweight personal trainer, much less one that is trying to tell me to eat less than what I've calculated my BMR to be. Crazy people. It almost makes me want to become certified. I would just hand them NROL...and tell them to read it and then we'll talk.

Rocky--Do you have dumbbells at home or are you talking gym dumbbells? I bought a vinyl dumbbell weight set from Walmart that has the bar and you add the weights to it. It has 2.5lb weights and 5 lb weights. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-40-lb-Vinyl-Dumbbell-Set/21672513

Well I hope you get better soon Sleepyjen so that you can enjoy those calories. I know I enjoy eating more than 1500 calories on my days I don't lift and even more on days I do.

edited post... wrote loose meant lose (that bugs me. sorry)

Thanks everyone for your responses. Basically I am just being impatient. Good to know. I am dropping 100 cals for a few weeks to see what that does. May drop 100 cals more If I don't see a change. What I don't want to do is feel like I'm starving again. **RANT** I go to a personal trainer for measurements because its free…

Beeps- I've definitely noticed an increase in strength but my measurements and weight have been increasing or staying the same.

Hello all, Finished stage 1 on Jan 31st. Starting stage 2 Monday Feb 17th. I am giving myself a 2 week break of just cardio to give my shoulder a rest. When did you start seeing results? I might just be being impatient. I have a bad habit of that. I have been playing with my calories, but I have been mainly maintaining…

stage one completed Friday... Workout A: Start: Squat: 95lb Pushup: ground Seated Row- 60lbs Step Ups- Shin Height 15lbs in each hand Prone Jackknife- 55in ball- 8 reps Workout A: Finish: Squat: 140lbs Pushup: Feet on bench Seated Row: 90lb Step Ups: Knee Height 20lbs in each hand Prone Jackknife: 55 in ball- 15reps…

I use 1st phorm. So far I've tried the chocolate peanut butter, ice cream sandwich, and the strawberry milkshake. I love it. I get it from supplement superstores.

thanks... I'm not a morning person. I have 2 weeks to decide whether to break up the workouts or to get up extra early.

Thank you. Yes I might be crazy with the hours I work. One of my jobs is a desk job, so this gym thing has to happen. Also thank you about my pic. It is from New Years! So are you saying for Stage 2- workouts A & B... Do exercise D and E some other time during the day or alternate days?? That might work.

Yea... I may have to change my days and go down to 2 w/o's a week and start going after work on my shorter days. (Tues/Thurs) I am not much of a morning person.

Thank you. I work 2 jobs so right after my first one I go to the other one for a few hours. I normally work approx. 8am - 8pm

thanks sleepy Jen.

Hello all... I posted this in the stage 2 & 4 thread as well and have not received a response yet. Can you all help me out. I am almost done with stage 1 and had a question about stage 2 before I start it. How long (on average) does it take you to complete these workouts? I have been going on my lunch break to work out,…

Hello all, I am almost done with stage 1 and had a question about stage 2 before I start it. How long (on average) does it take you to complete these workouts? I have been going on my lunch break to work out, and wanted to know if I could legitimately fit the workouts into that time period. I have an hour lunch, but It…

I would stick with the same weight. From what I remember the book says not to look for massive jumps in weight. That we should expect to stay around the same weight for a little bit.