[JustKim]

Okay I admit I've been all sorts of jealous of the challenge ladies, and the great discussions they've been having and just wanted to start a thread where us "just getting started" and general Stage 1 ladies could chat about how we're doing.

I'm starting week 2 of Stage 1 today. I'm feeling good. I definitely see where he says that women tend to underestimate what they can lift. It seems each workout I am having to really bump the weight up. I'm going to be bumping my DL way up today.

And I admit I struggle with eating more. I've eaten so little for so long to lose weight that it goes against everything to eat so much. But here I ate 2100 or so calories yesterday and was actually DOWN weight wise today. So... I am just going to do the plan like it's written and have faith. But MAN I felt like I had eaten an elephant yesterday though I ate totally clean, low carb and just great. But mentally I felt like a food failure. Thank the Lord for being down in weight today. If I had been up two lbs or something I think I may have lost some resolve!

Anyone already feel stronger? Especially the day I lift my whole body feels strong. My posture is better that day and feels strong. This is the first time in years of exercise that I look forward to it. I played soccer my whole life and still never felt as excited about exercising as I do now. I for the first time ever feel like I could do this for the long haul. I've never felt that feeling. I always feel like I want to give up at any moment.

So how's Stage 1 treating you so far? Feeling great? Struggling with anything?