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One thing that has helped me is switching to sumo deadlifts. If you are tall and long-legged, they might be easier for you to do with good form.

I counted them up and I have seven workouts left to finish up Hypertrophy. Cowgirl, I will push myself to get in my 3x a week to start Strength at about the same time as you! We don't have far to travel for Thanksgiving; my mother-in-law lives about 50 miles away and my mom lives 10 miles away. Nice, short drives. And we…

Sunshine - Wow....205???? How many reps can you do at that weight? I am stuck around 125 if I do more than a couple reps. I am in awe! :flowerforyou:

Makinit - I am 5' 10", so maybe that is why I like the sumo dead lifts so much. I am all legs! I think I read something in the description that said they are more comfortable for those that are long-legged than those that have a longer torso. My only worry is that I am going to put the weights down on top of my toes if my…

Jo - I understood it to be that way; but I only did 3 sets of 10 instead of 4 sets. I started Hypertrophy II last week and am enjoying it so far. I think I am finally doing a better job picking the right combination of lifts for me to keep it both challenging and interesting. I am trying the sumo deadlifts for first time…

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Feel free to add me! I am currently doing NROL Supercharged and have completed NROL4W and NROL4abs. I lift at home.

I feel that way right after lunch. I usually chew a piece of mint chocolate chip sugar free gum. It helps cut the cravings.

Thanks Cowgirl!

Awesome results!! You started just a month after me with NROL4W. Your waist is so much more defined now. I am glad to hear that you are no longer focused on the scale number. That is such a huge step in the right direction. I can't wait to see what Supercharged does for you. I am considering starting it when I finish…

It's kind of creepy to find your topic. Just last night my husband was commenting on the fact that I am doing more of a push press than an overhead press. I am also working my way through Strong Lifts, and currently at 70 pounds. I told him that I would look on here before I try it again to see if others thought it was…

Welcome Allikat! I moved from NROL4W straight into NROLabs. I am on phase 2 now and loving it! It only takes me 50 minutes each time. You will still do plenty to work your arms & legs, but lots of the moves require you to focus on balance which helps strengthen the core. I bought the book while I was on stage 6 of NROL4W…

Sorry to hear that you were sick during the holiday, Beeps! I neglected to report my results for the last two weeks. Points go to me for both! I am working on the planks with rows now. Doing the planks with arm/leg lifted helped prepare me for this. Hope all of you are getting back to your normal routines today!! Happy New…

Colleen - have you looked at recipes on skinnytaste.com? I have found lots of good recipes there that my whole family loves. That includes two 14 year old's and two 11 year old's. :smile:

Sorry to be so late on reporting! The point goes to me if you'd like to add it. I decided to move on to the planks with leg lifts and arm lifts and elevated side planks with feet on a Swiss ball. That was very challenging! I fell off many times but kept trying again. Would it be cheating to put the ball against a wall?

The point goes to me this week! My planks have all increased by 5 seconds each time (front/side/elevated plank/elevated side) . I think now it will be time to switch it up and start doing it with a leg elevated or feet on a Swiss ball to increase the challenge.

One point for Me!! I increased my elevated plank and side planks by 10 seconds this week. My sides have never been so sore, but I am enjoying the challenge and like to push myself!

Welcome back, Manic!! Maybe it's the holidays making you want to snack on the sugary carbs?? We have had birthday cake in the house for the past week and I finally scraped it into the trash last night, feeling good about getting rid of that temptation. Now we will start our Christmas baking soon.....more temptations! I am…

I'm 5'10" feel free to add me! :flowerforyou:

Don't be so hard on yourself, Cowgirl! Remember you are really rockin' it when it comes to losing the pounds lately!!

Sam- I haven't increased my weights on stage one yet either. I am increasing my plank time, mostly because that is my "challenge" for this go around. Do you think we should be pushing to increase our weights as much as we did in NROL4W?

My point goes to ME this week! I increased elevated planks and elevated side planks both by 15 seconds. Thanks for the challenge, Beeps! I am not a competitive person by nature, but I do like to challenge myself. This is just the type of thing I needed to help me push a little harder through something I really don't like…

Thanks Sue!!

One point for me! I upped my time on both my regular planks and side planks by 15 seconds. Not a major increase- but an increase just the same. :smile:

I started NROL4abs last night and loved the first workout! I liked the new warm up moves and was glad to be doing this at home. It was embarrassing enough to do this in front of my husband & kids; I don't know if I would have done some of those moves in front of strangers :blushing: My favorite move was the inverted…

How awesome to be able to say you were close to 10 tons moved today, Karen!!! I completed stage 7 on Saturday and am jumping right into NROL4abs tonight. I didn't lose a pound, or an inch, but am happy with my arms, thighs, and the beginning signs of a 6-pack. Hopefully a bit of a calorie deficit and the switch up of…

I'd like to join in the challenge! I completed NROL4W on Saturday and will begin NROLabs tonight. I think I will pick plank progression for my challenge.

Awesome Karen! I love the way you do the total weight. It makes it sound sooo much more impressive that way! I got in my 7.4 yesterday morning but gave up after the third set :grumble: My arms had already turned to jello and I lost control of one of my dumbbells on the shoulder press and whopped my shoulder a good one with…

Oops! Um.... "Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Beeps, happy birthday to you!" :flowerforyou:

Thanks Karen! It does feel better. I finally got to workout 3 last night. I feel like stage 7 is soooo much harder than any other stage has been! I dropped my weights back to 20 lb dumbbells for the lunge with rear foot elevated, but I think I only did 10 in each set. I was determined to stick with the 30 second rests and…