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I hate that! I've gotten to where I copy each post just in case. Then I can just paste it if it's rejected.

Hmmm...I HAVE thought about it, and on the weekends, that's easy because I sleep in until 930 anyway! But it's a bit harder during the week when I come into work at 6am. Well 7 or 6. That is a long time to go without food, if I wait until 11!!! But...maybe it would be better for me simply BECAUSE I usually eat my last…

Yay for you cowgirl! I'm glad you found something that works for you. I keep considering IF, but I just don't see how it's possible. My biggest problem is trying to cram in a bunch of calories before bedtime. I eat right before bed every single night. Part of that problem, and this sounds funny, is because I enjoy sitting…

I feel the same way with FSSP. I increased last time from 45 (the bar) to 50, but it seems to hit the collar of my shirt in a way that my shirt rubs my collar bone. The skin was red and raw afterward. I don't like that. I'm hoping I figure this exercise out before the end of Stage 2. 2/B tonight. I love it! I think I like…

Phew! First B yesterday, and my body is feeling it! Full-body DOMS and loving it!!! Took me about 68 minutes for the whole thing, including warm-up and intervals at the end. Man I love this program!

I definitely want in on this, and I choose push-ups!!! I want to increase the number I can do in a row without stopping. Right now, I'm at 20 on a good day, so long as I haven't exhausted my arm beforehand. LOL. But really, I'm at 15 on average. I'm in!!!

Well, I am NO expert, but based on the book...I don't think you should do both at the same time. I'm not even sure you should be doing NR if you're going to be training for distance running. According to the book, distance running counterbalances your lifting. You can't train for endurance as well as strength because…

I would. Maybe don't do it for the full 8 weeks, but I would do at least half that. 4 times of each exercise. Just to remind your body of the basics and get back into shape.

Absolutely not! That'd kill me! LOL The workouts aren't meant to be done in the same day. I rotate them, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

I think you choose one.

I'm using a 12" step my hubby made me. My legs are ridiculous, thanks to years of pointe when I was younger. LOL Maybe I should request an addition to the step?

Stage 2/A - first day!!! FSPP is really awkward. My first set, I didn't count b/c it was all wrong. I'm not quite sure how I feel about it yet, but my delts, I think they are? were aching when I was done! The DB 1-pt row I used 20lb DBs. I could only keep my balance through one whole set on my left leg. On my right, I lost…

Okay. I did it!!! FSPP is really awkward. My first set, I didn't count b/c it was all wrong. I'm not quite sure how I feel about it yet, but my delts, I think they are? were aching when I was done! The DB 1-pt row I used 20lb DBs. I could only keep my balance through one whole set on my left leg. On my right, I lost my…

I start Stage 2 today! Woot!

Oh, I won't wimp it out! I was mainly talking about the very first one. LOL. I'll start with just the 45lb bar. And AWESOME progression!!! You're an inspiration for me! :)

I start today!!! I'm on 95 pounds for the step-ups already using the bar on my back. I'm super stoked! :)

I know it definitely seems more difficult (Stage 2, I mean) Even on paper! LOL I'm actually super excited...and scared LOL...to try, but I will definitely be starting with low weights. You're right - 8 weeks of stage 1, and it's easy to get comfortable. Thanks so much for the advice! I'm really sorry you're not feeling all…

Thanks! I will definitely keep that in mind!

Since I posted at the end of the last page, I'll post again - I start Stage 2 on Friday. Any hints, thoughts, suggestions, tips?

I start Stage 2 Friday after a recovery week...any suggestions?

This is awesome! My DLs aren't as good as my squats. I'm squatting 115 (but will up it tonight b/c it's the last Stage 1/A workout!), but I'm only doing 95 with my DLs. Weird, I know. Most people are better with DLs.

I'm wrapping up Stage 1 this week, and I've definitely gotten stronger! I'm pretty proud of myself, but I want to see more muscle definition! I thought I'd see more by now!

Thanks! I'm up to 90 now! My squats rock...my dead lifts, not as much. I'm on week 4, day 2 today. So 1A. Which is my favorite of the two.

For myself, by myself? I'd have to say my BMW...that I sold before the warrenty ran out, and it became more expensive. I guess that counts. I will never spend $30k on a car again, however, I promise you that. Does that really count, though, since I sold it? I never owned it. I took out a loan. Things that I bought on my…

I was going to get an iPhone 4s when my contract runs out in December - a refurbished one for free. But I heard today no more Google Apps on Apple! So, no thanks! Plus, the 4 is still 3G. I'm thinking of going for the Droid. We'll see.

Sliced tomato and basil. I don't like cottage cheese, but my husband swears by it.

I no longer talk to my mother, but she is...turning 51 in October, and she just got a fitbit.

Sometimes, when I go to the bathroom, I use the handicapped stall and do pushups and squats and stuff. You could sit on a balance ball. I knew a guy who did that. My boss keeps weights in her office, so I occasionally go in there and do a few bicep curls or something.

Hi everyone! Week 2, Day 2 today, so Stage A. Which I prefer. I love squats! I'm upping my weights today. I started out smaller b/c I was a bit nervous and not used to using bar bells. But every single day, I increase my weights. Today, my goals are: Squats - 75 Weighted Steps - 35 Bent-over rows (I don't have the cable) -…

For me, it started out just because life was really bad, I was going through some stuff, and I couldn't eat. When I did, I binged. And then was so disgusted that I purged. And then more disgusted, so I stopped eating again. Then the numbers on the scale started going down, and that became addicting. How low could I go? I…