Thanks gals. Well I contacted Dell on Sunday and only time will tell if what they did will help. I was able to get all of my data backed up on an external hard drive so that is definitely a peace of mind.
Jodi - how did you like stage 3? I will be starting it at the end of this week. Wow that went fast! When I started the program (late Feb.) I made an effort to work on macros and cut out processed carbs. I am trying to keep to the 30/30/40 plan. I haven't gained, but have stayed about the same weight with a slight improvement in body fat %. Although its very hard to know because I have one of those tanita scales. Not necessarily known for their accuracy but I have seen a small trend downward. I took pictures about 3 weeks into it and again last week, so roughly a month apart. My upper body seems to be doing the best specifically my waist and reduction in love handles! My DH says I am "firmer" everywhere. I guess thats better than nothing! My thighs have also seemed to get bigger by a half inch or so - not horrible but when that is my problem area to begin with it makes me more self-conscious about it. (BTW I am 5'7" about 150 depending on the day - I was down to 145 back in August for my wedding - right about the time I switched BCP's I gained about 5 pounds. I would love to blame it on that but realistically it probably was the lack of stress from planning the wedding!)
I think I am also going to cut back a little on calories and see what happens. I am eating
about 1600 on non-workout days and about 1800 on workout days.
Workouts:
Sunday May 4th:
I participated in the MS Walk for the second year in a row. This year it was 6.5 miles. It was great - we had great weather and so many people turned out.
When I got home I did:
deadlift from box: 2x10,
105, 105
Bulgarian Split Squat: 2x10,
30, 30
Pull over: 2x10, 20 lb db's - Great news! I bought a pull up bar! I am going to start doing reverse pull ups to supplement my lack of cable machine
Reverse lunge from box: 2x10, 15 lb db's - better go up next time!
Dumbbell prone Cuban snatch: 2x10, 8's did these standing up again
Crunch: 2x15, 10 10
Reverse Crunch: 2x15 - incline
Lateral Flexion: hanna 3 2x
Prone Cobra: 2x60
Monday, May 4th:
Ran 3 easy miles. It was a beautiful day here - about 65 with no wind. totes awesome. We grilled and I had a chicken breast with some cheese on top. I am very satisfied but might have a small snack later.