Well, I'm not joining the
OFFICIAL WOMEN'S CHALLENGE THREAD, however, I am so enjoying everyone's enthusiasm, I felt it only fair that I at least be brave enough to post pics and workout info (
plus I'm whoring for some motivational feedback too
).
I'm 43 years old and the 1st part of My training log's title refers to the fact that I only started moving my body with the intent to sweat 4 years ago when I noticed I was gaining weight and my periods were changing (negatively), and I wanted to see if changing my lifestyle would make both better.
I only bought NROL4W because I've become a women's fitness forum groupie, AND I've seen myself get stronger/last longer in the group classes I've been taking (gym, dance studio, yoga studio). I wanted to see if I could do a weight-lifting regimen on my own.
After the first NROL4W workout (Dec 31, 2007), I didn't think I would continue doing the program because I didn't find the workout to be FUN -- this may have more to do with my mood because I had to wait for the power cage at the gym AND didn't have any music to lift to. The pictures I've attached were taken that day so I would have a record of how I looked before NROL4W and to go along with a journal I wrote asking myself why should I force myself to do something I didn't think was fun.
Anyways, I was competitive enough that I thought I should at least do Workout B to complete stage 1. I did this one at home (January 2, 2008), and while I found it challenging, I felt better than the 1st workout.
So, after reading some posts in the NROL4W forum AND asking some questions to help me through Workout A, I completed another Workout A today (January 5, 2008).
That means I completed 3 workouts in a week (whoo-hoo)! So, I'm just going to see where I go from there while I cheer on the ladies doing the challenge.
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Stats:
Age: 43
Weight: 131 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Upper Chest (above breasts): 32"
Ribcage: 30"
Left Bicep (unflexed): 10"
Waist: 28"
Navel: 29.5"
Hips: 36.25"
R Thigh: 21"
R Calf: 13.25"
L Thigh: 21.25"
L Calf: 13.5"
