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Congrats on learning this so early on! It took me a bit, and I think some never learn this. For solid foods, weigh them on a scale. I prefer grams, but I'm not sure that really matters. This morning I weighed my string cheese. Package said it should be 28 g. I weighed it, but it was 30 g. So I entered 1.1 servings. While…

I can definitely see a change! Way to go. Look at the details - especially your wrists. Looking forward to your next goal!

You go!!!!! What an inspiration.

I just ordered my squat sponge this morning from Amazon based on this thread. I did hip thrusts(bridges) from the ground yesterday, and it's a completely different than have my shoulders on the bench. (I started the advanced program yesterday.) I guess I felt more downward pressure on my hip bones. I used the normal bar…

I don't remember where I read this, but I will tell you what I did for weeks 9-12 for hip thrusts in the beginner program. For the A workout, I simply did the up and down movement touching the weights on the bottom because I noticed that my hips are out of balance and one side hit the ground before the other, so I was…

Thanks. I am going to give it a try b/c I've been doing weeks 9-12 for a long time due to vacations. I'm in need of something new to keep me motivated. Variation is the key for me. Lat pull downs irritate my shoulder, but I don't seem to have that problem with assisted pull-ups. Currently, I have about 16 pounds of…

Yep, they actually stood in front of me! I know two of them really well, but the third person I had never seen. I think they were genuinely interested bc they asked a lot of questions. On another note, I was visiting my mom this past week and went to a new gym in her city. As I finished one of my exercises, these two guys…

I'm the only one doing them at my gym also. I do, however, have people watching me do them. They actually stand right in front of me when I'm doing them. I was a little intimidated the first time they watched, but now they just tell me what a great job I'm doing. No one has tried them though. Now that I'm able to use the…

Have you looked at Strong Curves by Bret Contreras? I find that it's a good beginner book for starting to lift heavy by developing good form using bodyweight and moving up. I liked the instructions, pictures, and definitions. I've been using the program for about 12 weeks and am now easily using the barbell plus plates.…

Thanks! That helps a lot. I will mix it up and not focus on making it to 20 (or the highest rep) each time.

I had the same situation with vacation. I decided to start the next phase because I was so excited about it. When I came back I started mid-week, so I will actually do this phase 5 1/2 weeks. I'm glad that I spent the time in the next phase because it was more challenging, and I could think about it on my vacation. (I did…

I'm cutting, eating at a deficit 6 days out of the week. I guess my goal right now is to lower my body fat. I haven't taken measurements lately (I will again on May 1st), but I know I am gaining in my upper body. My shirts are tighter than they've ever been to the point that they are uncomfortable in the biceps and…

Why take brownies? Why not take a salad. Have one slice of pizza and some salad. Drink water - maybe take some lemons with you. I'm sure you can easily make a slice of pizza work for you. Just count the calories. Hope you have fun!

Congrats! I'm still on vacation. Leaving tomorrow. I can't wait to get back to the gym!

I ended up putting a towel under the bar which helped. I do think it will get better with time. Thanks for the link.

Hello! I too started with NROL4W, but felt it was too advanced for me. I didn't feel like I had the proper form, which was confirmed when I met with a squat coach. I start week 9 of Booty-ful Beginnings Program for Beginners on Monday. I am really excited since I will use a barbell for my hip thrusts for the first time. I…

Thank you so much! I'm currently working on chin-ups and this really gives me some excellent cues. I won't try them again until next Tuesday, but I will think about this until then.

I like it on baked potatoes.

CW - 131.0 GW - 129.7 I need to really focus in December and not get caught up in the parties and everything.

Just back from a flight. Definitely take it off for security. I forgot about it completely. They patted me down, and I had to take it off. Not easy with the clothes I was wearing. I'm sure many people were laughing. I'm sure I made their day.

Today's weigh in 131.1, which is up 0.1 from 11/10. Can't be upset with that after a trip to NYC!!!

First of all, congrats on 11.4 pounds lost in 3 weeks! That's a lot to lose in a short amount of time. Taking a quick look at your diary shows that you've had some really high sodium days, which probably means you are retaining water. I typically hold on to excess water for a couple of days after a high sodium day. Try to…

SW:137.7 CW:131.0 GW:129.7 Headed to NYC this week. I will not be able to count calories, but I will be mindful of my food.

I am so happy for you! What a day and a supportive wife also. I with rhon as another happy slow and steady follower!

November 1 SW 137.7 CW 132.9 GW 129.7 I really need to keep focused this month due to holidays and vacations. I am on track, but can easily go astray this month. 3.2 pounds to lose until the end of the year.

I mean this in the most positive way. I know that online postings have the lack of emotions. You were kicked but your horse wasn't. What if your horse fell....on you. Much worse. Yes, it is a setback, but it could be so much worse. I think you have a wonderful husband. He is helping you to focus on the positive. Lucky you.…

SW:137.7 CW: 133.8 GW: 129.7 I feel like I'm in a nice groove.

I've been reading Starting Strength lately because I was having a lot of issues with my squats. I wasn't able to get the depth that I wanted. This book has a very detailed explanation (p.7-71, so looong) on squats. Mark Rippetoe's, the author, advice is heels shoulder width apart and toes at a 30º angle, eyes focused on…

I agree with this. I was following The New Rules of Fitness for Women, and I couldn't get low enough on the squats. My knees and lower back started hurting, so I decided that my form had to be wrong. I started reading Starting Strength and have been focusing on my squats. I can now go slightly below parallel. While the…

CW: 135.0 GW: 129.7 This was a nice weigh in since I was up a little last week. It's all evening out.