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Disappointing Stage 1 Results
I just finished Stage 1 of NROL4W. My results are not very motivating. I took pictures and measurements and tried not to let the scale get me down but in the end my body doesn't feel different. Day 1A Scale: 165 Squat - Olympic bar Seated Cable Row - 20lbs Push Up - 45 Degree Dumbbell Step Us - 10lb (each arm) Exercise…
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Getting Noticed at the Gym
I am on my last week of Stage 1 and my weights have increased significantly since I first started the program. In the book Lou says that women should probably add 10% to their weight and I should have listened more carefully. My first week my deadlifts only used the bar and now I realize I could have done a lot more. But…
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NY Color Run
Anybody running the Saturday NY Color Run? I signed up and the race sold out before my friends were able to sign up. It's not really a run to do as a solo runner. Would love to meet up before the race and for some healthy snacks (and maybe a refreshing beverage) after?
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overheard in the breakroom
I sit next to the break room I hear a lot of awesome things. There's a person in my office that is currently on the Paleo diet. Good for them! I personally don't get it and doing what I am doing works for me so I don't judge other people's methods of weight loss/maintenance/all around trying to look awesome. They like to…
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Cookies are fine in moderation.
I am currently under the exam crunch and it has been difficult to eat well. I have been diving face first into all the unhealthy things I usually avoid because it helps deal with the stress. Today I went for a run and ate well throughout the day. So for dinner I had an excellent salad as well as chicken noodle soup. As a…
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Boots NSV
Last year, I bought these boots: I loved them. I wore them everywhere. Unfortunatel,y I could never completely buckle them. My calves were too large. I have always had large muscular calves so it never really bothered me. Today I threw them on for the first time since I committed myself to lose weight. They buckled. There…
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NYC Member 5k?
I live in NYC and I know there are tons of us on this tiny peninsula. Does anyone want to sign up for a 5k in February as a team? I wanted to run this 5k last year but didn't have the motivation. This is the first time in my life I feel like I could run a 5k. The race is Cupid's Chase 5k, all profits go towards people with…
