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As long as you're making gains ... don't worry about it. Being on the small side my weights and gains are much slower and less than larger people. But my body is definitely getting harder and that's all that matters. I don't like the prone jack knive ... in fact I follow a different ab routine than what's in the book. If…

Amber ... I have had no injuries with NROL4W but I have had to take a step back in the last couple of weeks because I live in AZ and during the monsoon the humidity goes a little higher and I start having aches and pains and I have a lot of shoulder problems already and don't want to aggravate them. For the last couple of…

In my past experience ... I've found speed intervals to be very effective for me. I can't say it works for everyone and it's been suggested to me that I'm wrong. But, I did it at a time when I wasn't trying to lose weight so I wasn't eating any less.

Feel free to add me ... I'd like a few who are doing nrow4w as well. I should have taken some before pictures about 10 lbs ago but never did.

Age: 54 Height 5'3" Highest Weight: 138 lbs Lowest Weight: 98lbs (right out of high school) Current Weight: 125 lbs Goal Weight: 115 lbs (or whatever it ends up being when I lose another two inches and can fit my jeans again!) Looking to add twins as friends for mutual encouragement.

I have six weeks until a 3 week vacation starts and would like lose 5-6 more pounds before then to give me a cushion since I nearly always gain weight on vacation from all the restaurant eating and daily wine or beer. My boyfriend and I always walk a lot when vacationing but that doesn't seem to help as much as we'd like.…

I also thought it was too short the first few times through (when it was only two sets) and I also thought it was too easy until I walked down the stairs (my gym is two stories) and thought I was going to collapse from leg weakness. It was surprising to me. With the third set it takes closer to 40 minutes and I do a…

It's not so much that I hate carbs because I like my fruits and vegetables. But, I'm not a fan of grains as alone they taste like cardboard. Even potatoes are pretty tasteless without butter and salt at a minimum. Most grains make me feel bloated and lethargic. I feel much better when I eat protein and vegetables for my…

Yes .. I find the stage 1 ab work lacking. I have already replaced it with what I was doing before ... 4-5 exercises from another book (Abs Diet for Women). I like it much better. It may be that Stage 2 will be better in this regard but for now this is my preference.

LessWaist ... I didn't separate the A & B workout. The calories are only an estimate and a low one at that.

I won't give up anything that I like. I moderate alcohol (mostly wine), cheese and meat a lot more than I used to by measuring everything. I have noticed that I don't like grains unless I pile on cheese or salsa on them as they don't really have any flavor on their own. The same goes for bread ... I don't like it unless…

When I can. I'm only into the fourth week of stage 1 and have only raised most things by 5-10 lbs. But, I have to be careful because I have problem knees and shoulders and I don't want to hurt myself so I'd rather raise weight slowly and effectively rather than ending up unable to do some exercises due to an injury.

I just entered a NROL4W - Stage 1 entry and use that. Calories are estimated based on normal weight lifting calories. The exercise options on MFP are limited and it is too tedious to enter every single exercise especially when my weights may change in any given session. I don't try very hard to eat back exercise calories…

While the categories are subjective I would say between work and working out regularly you are active.

I did my third Stage 1 workout yesterday and was surprised to find myself not sore at all today. The first two workouts gave me a lot of sore muscles in the butt and quads though no real soreness in the upper body. Also, the prone jackknives were a lot easier to do this time around. Looking forward to the next workout.

Hi everyone. I'm new to to this group. I bought the NROL4W book on Saturday (for Kindle), read it and then did my first Stage 1 (Workout A) yesterday. Since I've been doing weights regularly for the last two months (and steadily increasing) I initially thought the five exercises wouldn't be enough. In fact when I left the…

Liver. It triggers my gag reflex ... strongly. It's the combination of texture and disgusting flavor.

eponine, I'm starting Stage 1 later today and while I've lifted on and off in the past (and am currently doing so), I plan to start somewhat low because I'm small boned and already have knee joint issues from being a runner years ago and shoulder issues from too much computer use. On the overhead shoulder press machine I…

Week #1 (3-9 June): Goal 180 minutes Tues: 30 minute speed interval on treadmill Wed: 40 minutes strength training (lower body & abs), 5 minute stair-stepper Thu: 0 Fri: 20 minutes treadmill, 40 minutes strength training (upper body & abs) + pool @ home (about 30 minutes of light walking/lunges, etc) Sat: 0 Sun: 20 minutes…

I had the same personal trainer for seven years at a prior gym. She moved to another state so I left that gym and went to another one a couple months ago. My trainer mixed it up a lot and we had a great rapport and also became friends outside of the gym so I never felt the need to see another one. I had another trainer…

I do both. I have a treadmill @ home with a speed interval program that I like. For some reason, I don't like the treadmills at the gym even though I do use them for warmup and cool down. I have DVDs for abs, legs, new york ballet workout (which I love) which provide variety when I need or want it. I also have a pool so I…

Week #1 (3-9 June): Goal 180 minutes Tues: 30 minute speed interval on treadmill Wed: 40 minutes strength training (lower body & abs), 5 minute stair-stepper Thu: 0 Fri: 20 minutes treadmill, 40 minutes strength training (upper body & abs) + pool @ home (about 30 minutes of light walking/lunges, etc) Sat: 0 Sun: Week #2…

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This week I've learned that a small amount of coconut oil makes leafy vegetables taste better and I try to eat a lot of them. In my book coconut oil is as good as olive oil health wise.

I meant at a jog rate ...

Doing speed intervals is what is generally accepted (from my copious amounts of reading on the subject) as the best way to lose belly fat. In the past I was thin but with a bit of a belly from too much sitting (I have a desk job). I did the speed intervals on my treadmill nearly everyday for months and it did diminish the…

I would guess you are not eating enough. Try calculating your various numbers here: http://www.superskinnyme.com/category/calculators Your BMR is 1500 a day at your current height/weight. Walking is fine but some kind of resistant training and speed intervals 3x a week would likely be beneficial to you.

People leave light beer at our house sometimes and we use it to cook ribs ... great tenderizer. I only like stouts and porters so anything else will be used for cooking. No point in wasting calories on bad beer.

Not sure exactly what you mean by fruit dip ... but we like to mix 2tbsp of almond butter with a sliced banana or a chopped apple as a snack. You could easily thin any nut butter with Greek yogurt to your preferred consistency.

Just think in terms of meat and veggies. Tuna with salad Meat patty (beef, lamb or whatever) with salad or veggie Steak with grilled vegetables Chicken with sauteed spinach. I snack on a handful of nuts, carrots, oz of cheese or sometimes a protein smoothie. But a snack can just be a smaller portion of meat than you'd use…