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5'6" at my highest weight (non-pregnant): 165lbs size 10-12 CW: 140lbs size 6

:blushing: Aww thanks, its nice to be repped :laugh: ! Pear here. 34-28-39. FTR My hubby loves all 39 of those inches.

I'm officially halfway through stage 3 and the part I look forward to the most is interval training. I'm not feeling stage 3. Other women said they feel bored, yeah me too, but it also feels... I don't know, I'm increasing my weights and pushing myself but I don't feel challenged like I did in stage 1 or 2 and the moves in…

I think it depends on your goal. If you are trying to lose weight then I wouldn't go for the strenuous day cals of 2400. You definately want to make sure your body is getting enough fuel, which is why getting enough protein is so important. If your results are more geared towards body recomposition you could go for the…

I was eating at the book's suggestion of TDEE (2200 lifting days, 1900 non-lifting days) for stage 1 and didn't lose or gain. I'm now eating about 1900 on lifting days and 1625 on non lifting days. I'm actually netting a little less than 1900 on lifting days because I don't eat back any exercise calories (from interval…

Since the book suggests eating approximately 300 more calories on lifting days that's how I log it, as a fixed number of 300 calories. I eat around 1600 on non-lifting days, and up to 1900 on lifting days. I do use a hrm and from my warm-up until cool down I do actually burn around that many calories, except for stage 1.…

I also wear gloves, but only to make sure my hands don't get "rough" from lifting. I had originally started without them, but once the hubby complained about my "man hands" I started wearing them. No more rough spots. I say do whatever works for you. If gloves make you feel more comfortable use em', if not ditch em'.

How much less? My RMR is around 1400 so is your suggestion to eat close to that?

Finished stage 2 yesterday. I really pushed myself and I'm paying the price today with extra sore muscles. I'll come back later and add what my final stats were. Stage 2 went by super fast compared to stage 1. I really liked the front squad/push press, I felt like superwoman doing those. Hated all the lunges and variations…

I believe your max heart rate will be different than mine. I believe that where your heart rate should be is determined by age, and your height/weight (someone can correct me if I'm wrong). I'm 5'6", 140 lbs, and 32 years old. My heart rate monitor lets me know when I"m in the zone or not and tell me my max heart rate.…

Having some sort of plan/program will probably be more helpful than just going in there and 'winging' it. I'm currently doing a strength training program called New Rules of Lifting for Woman (book). You workout 3 days a week lifting. Its typically takes me about 30-40 minutes to lift and then I'll do some sort of cardio…

I also joined a gym for the same reason as previous poster. If that isn't an option, then maybe try some at home workout dvd's. I have personally used JM 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30 (off youtube) and Insanity. Except for phase 2 Insanity all the workouts are 30 minutes or less. If you are already in decent shape I'd…

For the cardio it should be interval training, so you need to get your heart rate up and then bring it back down. When I run, I'll jog for the 2 minute recovery at 5.0 (treadmill), and then for the sprint I'll run at 6.2 for the first 2 intervals and then up to 7.0 for the remaining intervals. You do whatever works for you…

I eat a hard boiled egg and microwavable turkey sausage for breakfast on workout days. For a mid morning snack I have cottage cheese and pineapples, for lunch a ham sandwich on wheat with greek yogurt and a nature valley protein granola bar, and I have a post workout protein shake. For dinner I try to have some type of…

I just started stage 2 about a week ago and its good to know I'm not the only one that can't roll the bar to my fingers on the front squat push press. It just hurt my wrists way to much, so I also just hold it with the same grip I use on the push press. Just curious... anyone else struggling with the deadlift from box?…

What activity level are most of you choosing for this calculator? If you are only doing NROL4W are you choosing moderately active?

You definately look stronger, fitter and leaner. It's crazy how are bodies work sometimes, looking at your pictures I would have assumed you had lost inches at the very least. Your results are fabulous, very inspiring. I am sticking with the program, results or not. When I say 'results' I mean measurable, but I totally…

For stage 1 I was eating around 1900 cals on non-workout days and 2100 on workout days. My typical days starts with a hard boiled egg, 2 turkey sausage and string cheese. My snacks throughout the day typically consist of grapes, cottage cheese and pineapple, greek yogurt, granola bar, and whey protein shake. I typically…

When I first starting doing squats, yes it did aggravate them (still had them from pregnancy and childbirth as well). However, I soon realized I was 'pushing' incorrectly, if you will. I was trying to push up through my butt as opposed to pushing up through the heel of my feet. Idk if that makes any sense, but I wasn't…

Awesome results, especially the waist and thighs! It's refreshing to see fellow heavy lifters with measurable results. What were your final weights for the other moves, and how many calories were you consuming in stage 1?

I don't have time to cook breakfast either so I hard boil eggs at the beginning of the week, and I eat an egg with microwaveable jimmy dean sausage. Quicker than a bowl of cereal or oatmeal. You could focus on having a protein rich breakfast and dinner and only allow yourself carbs for lunch or snacks. Simple enough way to…

I've said it once and I'll say it again, you are my MFP Hero :love: So now that you're working out at home, what's your routine? How much weight are you using?

Funny thing I just bought this book on amazon as well last week because I've heard really great things about it. Also, on amazon you can preview the contents and when I saw the detail in which he describes doing a barbell squat I knew this would be a great source of knowledge for anyone who lifts.

I can squat 135lbs (3 sets of 10) with proper form. I got up to around 150 lbs but I couldn't get all the way down and up with 150lbs for 10 reps. I can deadlift 115 lbs (3 sets of 10) I"m 5'6" and 140 lbs.

I feel ya. My whole body has definately gotten stronger and firmer with the exception of my abs too. I assumed it was because my core was so weak from my 2nd pregnancy, but I see I'm not alone. I'm starting stage 2 today and there is way more ab work in stage 2. I can't tell you if the ab work is adequate just yet, but I'm…

I've added things like full fat greek yogurt, protein shake (with soymilk if I need even more cals), cottage cheese with fruit, peanut butter (with an apple). And I try to eat more meat. This way I can up my calories and also try to hit my protein macro since I've generally struggled with eating enough protein.

"Thanks! I actually bought that book hoping it would help. but got a bit overwhelmed at the start.... Did you take the book with you to the gym when you first started?? I think Im going to have to --- how else would I remember everything? aw man, Im gonna be that girl with a "how to" guide... HAHA" [/quote] I have the book…

Insanity is not going to give you muscle definition. If you are looking to gain muscle then I'd suggest you start a lifting program. There are plenty out there. I'm currently doing New Rules of Lifting for Woman to gain muscle as well, I'm not trying to lose weight. I'm using it to gain muscle and decrease my body fat. I…

I just completed Stage 1 but didn't get a chance to introduce myself, so I guess better late than never, right?! I"m a 32 year old mom of 2 (3 year old daughter and 8 month old son), married for 5 years this November. I work as a Manager in Education and absolutely love my job. Between working and domestic duties life is…

So I finished Stage 1 last week and here's my final numbers (and starting numbers). I'm 5'6" and 140 lbs, 32 years old. Squat: 95 ---> 135 (Got up to 150lbs but form suffered, so this is the weight I can still do with proper form, i.e. go all the way down Push: Regular push, with 1 hand lift (forgot the name) Seated row:…