mstawnya Member

You are going to do great!

I'm only on my 4th workout (did Stage One, 2B today). Last week, I went pretty light and have been adjusting. 1A: Squats: just the bar Pushups-just did 15 Rows: 70 lbs. felt great StepUps: held 15 lb. dumbbells in each hand Jackknifes-these were tough, but I finished them 2A; Squats: 65 lbs. Pushups: did the T version this…

I just started and brought the book along with me with the page numbers marked. During rests, I'd write down my lifts and re-familiarize myself with the next exercise. It's takes a little time, but the first stage is mostly for learning and getting the correct form. I also watched a lot of dead lift videos before…

When making a smoothie, you need to add something to make it creamy-some plain Greek yogurt, a little cottage cheese, milk, or my favorite-half an avocado. Yum! Here's my fave smoothie recipe lately: 1 scoop protein powder 1 handful of spinach (I promise you won't taste it) 1/2 avocado 1 cup of ice 1 cup cold water 1…

I think the idea of the HIIT workouts is to go fast and then recover to spike your heart rate to increase your strength and endurance. They don't have to be long workouts and the intensity is all up to you. It could even mean jogging at 5 mph for the higher intensity and then recovering at a walking pace. Good luck!

Started Monday too. :)

I'm not following the diet plan, but am following the calories and the 40/30/30 macro plan. I usually drink a shake before my workout and some milk afterward. My fave shake recipe of the moment is: A cup of ice A cup of water half an avocado (makes it creamy and adds some fat) 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder a crystal…

I love the advice for doing the pushups on the stairs. Does anyone else just make it a point to do a few of them as you're walking up the stairs each day or is that just me? :) Stepups-I have done them incorrectly both times (started on Monday so I've done Workout A twice now). Don't feel bad! Day one-I forgot to alternate…

You weren't kidding about the cardio burnout! Day 5-ran 1.1 miles to warm up, Stage 1 Workout 1 for the 2nd time, hobbled to the treadmill and squeaked out .4 miles. I'm so tired! And what's funny is that I feel like I really stepped it up with the weights today, but I'm not as sore as I was after the first 2 lifting…

Um, you just made my year! Yep, my abs (in the morning, after peeing, pre-food & water). They have a nice lil layer of mommy skin (I have 3 daughters), but they are getting better with time. My lower half is another story.....Hoping this New Rules stuff will help with all that. :)

Just started the program but here are my personal goals: 1. Eat more beans. 2. Go to bed at a decent hour (by 11 pm) 3. Give up the sugar cereal. It's been 5 days where I've only had a cup a day which is down from 3 cups a day. I'd love to give it up completely!

I think it's overwhelming because it's new and we're all unsure of how much weight to add and whether our form is correct. I wouldn't start over. We have a lot of chances to get this first stage right! I did my 2nd Stage 1 Workout A today and still brought along the book to double check my form and added more weights. It's…

The jackknifes were tough for me because I have awful balance, but I felt the Swiss ball crunches in my quads & glutes too. I added a 10 lb. plate, but it didn't do much. Will increase next time.

Fantastic!

I did them down a hallway. It was too awkward to step forward and back and switch legs. My understanding was to lunge first with your non dominant leg, return to start and lunge with the other leg. Do each leg 15 times (for a total of 30) for each set. Is that right?

Did Stage 1 Workout B today and realized that I keep forgetting to alternate the exercises. After doing the lunges (15 on each leg), taking a minute rest, and doing 15 more on each leg, I almost fell over. Duh! So then I just had to do 2 sets of Swiss ball crunches because there was nothing else to alternate. Now I get why…

I just started today as well and my quads are sore! Squats-I just did the bar to get the hang of things. They felt pretty good. Pushups were fine, may try them with a leg up next time.-thanks for the "do them fast" tip, Beeps2011! Rows-went light at first and upped them to 70 lbs which was perfect! Step ups-started with 15…

Day 1-ran a mile to warm up, did Workout A and ran another mile because I felt pretty good. Went light today and I know I can increase my weights next time, but my quads are crying!!!!!

Jessica Biel. With muscles please.

Bumping to try later.

You look fantastic! I'm starting NROLFW tomorrow and am pretty excited after seeing your results.

Finished the book and have a new plan in place for the first week: M-run 2 miles T-lift W-fitness yoga, run 2 miles TH-lift F-run 2 miles S-lift S-1 mile walk I hope it's not too much. If it is, I'll ease off for week 2. Just trying to work in my mileage for the week. If the weather cooperates, I think walks with the kids…

Okay. I'm going to trust you. What do you consider light cardio? Is it okay to run 2 miles on lifting days (I'm thinking a 10 min. warmup and cooldown)?

You two are absolutely right. A little background and some questions for you- Right now, I exercise 5-6 days a week. I generally take a class at the Y (RIPPED, Turbokick, Step class, run a mile or 2, and lift some weights a couple of times each week (I lift somewhat heavy dumbbells, but haven't ventured to the racks or big…

I love my arms and how high I can jump now.

I'm still reading the book and I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this as well. I've played around with upping my cals in the past couple of months, but sometimes it's hard for me to net 1700 cals after eating back exercise calories. Of course, I'm still doing mostly cardio right now so I'm sure that'll change…

Get it girl! You are truly inspiring to me and I only have 3 kids! Thanks for all of your great tips and recipes. Now I'm off to rub some coconut oil into my stretch marks. :) xoxo

Just fabulous! I needed to see that today.

Treat her like a queen and bring her to White Castle. :)

Lots of walks-let your older one bike and you can push the stroller. Find a park with a walking trail surrounding it and let the kids play while you run and they're still in your sight. Use the monkey bars at a park for pullups or arm hangs. Mow the grass while the kids play in the yard or do sidewalk chalk. Play…