MissMaggie3 Member

Welcome back Jen! I know, I'm almost looking forward to doing Stronglifts 5x5 (have more or less decided that that's what comes next). We are in exactly the same place now - I'm just about to force myself to go and do my 3rd 4A right now. I say force myself because I'm feeling quite sluggish; the UK weather has been…

I could only be be bothered to do 2 sets of my last workouts (i.e. A & B). Does that make me a bad person?! Actually, it's about finding the time. They are pretty long if you do everything, aren't they? I don't usually get home until 6.30, and by the time I've said hello to the cat etc and worked out, there almost isn't…

Only enough time to say 'Bump'!

Thanks, Mercenary!

Can I jump here, as I've just got new scales too and am confused about the same thing. At first I thought it was giving me the muscle mass percentage (42.4), but I think that was the weight of my muscle mass in kilos; my total weight is 54.2 kilos. Is it really possible that so much of me is muscle??? I know I've been…

Would it be possible to specify your goals Robin, if they are clear in your own mind? Would you like to build muscle and strengthen bones, or are you more interested in cardiovascular health, or both? And what kind of thing do you actively enjoy doing? I suppose you also need to take into account what equipment you already…

Bump! Thank you very much for the link.

I don't think you should stop simply because you don't get DOMS - it doesn't have to mean you aren't developing muscle mass.

Happily, no, they are not all like that. My partner is actually better than me at clearing up - your situation would drive me crazy. I agree with all the people who advise communication though - resentment can fester and end up damaging you.

Yes, it is a great list! Just a few comments to add: I don't think it has to be an Olympic bar does it? I bought a cheap one that's smaller and I've been managing OK just by adding weights to it. And I'm hoping to do pull-ups using the bar on the squat rack - in fact, I bought two squat stands (instead of a squat rack)…

I don't have this make (I use a polar), but mine sometimes doesn't work well unless I put vaseline on my skin under the sensors. Worth a try?

I LOVE number 3!

You DO sound busy Jen. Hope the week goes quickly and the weekend is fab!

I tried 'Intermittent fasting' today - I think I'll be using this more while I'm doing NROLFW. I did a quick blog if anyone is interested: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MissMaggie3

Did workout B this evening. 120 SECONDS OF PRONE COBRA X 3??? That was pure torture for me. I managed 120, 120 but then only 90 for the 3rd attempt. Had to leave the HIIT for tomorrow - completely done in! I am glad to be back to proper lifting though - I wasn't a big fan of stage 3.

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That's a great article - thank you very much.

Hmm. That's a strange one. My inner detective tells me that maybe there was something else going on with your friend that she chose not to disclose, but hey, who am I?

Yes, that's my understanding too. It is a very difficult balance to get right - I'm doing NROLFW and have been eating a surplus, and I am gaining muscle but a bit of fat too, so I'm now cutting back (or at least, that's the plan).

I'm 54 and lifting, but for the example that she sets for us all, I'm going to refer you to a 76-year-old who started working out in her 50s: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/601301-ernestine-shepherd-world-s-oldest-female-body-builder

Excellent progress, and pleased for you that you have managed to forsake the evil monster (aka the scale) that lurks in the corner of the bathroom.

Now that's what I call inspiration!

Well it certainly sounds like you've had results! Fantastic NSV, and yay for lifting! What did she mean by fix your diet?

OK, I couldn't resist - just done 4A. Didn't realise it would be EXACTLY the same as stage 2 - apart from those 2-minute planks which are hideous! I did two for the full time, but when doing them at home on your own they are not only dastardly difficult, but also deeply boring. I think I would do better if I was in…

I'm starting soon - can't quite decide about whether to have a week off or not. I'll probably just end up taking a few days like I did last time. Wanted to poke my nose in here now though, and see what's going on!

That's interesting. This is the problem with the fitbit, which is basically a pedometer, but I thought the BMF was different - I thought it took other things into account like body temperature etc. Is that not the case?

OK, here are my Stage 3 results. The weights look a bit odd as I have to add on the bar for dumbbells and barbell (I have those cheap, screw-on weights). I work in kilos but have converted approximately. One-armed DB snatch: 8.2kg (18lbs) up to 11.2kg (25lbs) DB single-leg Romanian deadlift: 23.5kg (52lbs) up to 31kg…

@manic - oh, you've just done what I wanted to do - you've ordered a BMF device! I couldn't justify it to myself as I already have a fitbit, but I will be very, very interested to see what it comes up with for you. Please do update us once you've got it going. As to the cardio debate, I'm still doing cardio and not finding…

Well, yes, I've finished Stage 3. Not sure whether to take a break or not before Stage 4; will sleep on it. Will also post report on development tomorrow - bedtime now. Night night!

Phew! What a relief! DOMS = Delayed onset muscle soreness; some get it more than others, some like it, some loathe it! Me, I don't seem to get it, or hardly at all.