[Flyingdogs]

Originally Posted by fortyisfab

Don't know if my input will help but...as a 45 yo new to weightlifting, I can't praise the program enough. But, like any other fitness regime, your results will reflect your work. I started stage 1 on 4/13 and by 5/22 people at the gym began commenting on my progress. I have not lost ANY weight (and need to lose about 20#), but my body is slowly reshaping. I am trying to get away from the scale obsession. We worry so much about the number and I'm beginning to see that focus is wrong. Our ability to move through daily life...lugging around children and groceries, hiking with your family, chaperoning physically demanding field trips, being the person who others perceive as strong, that is more important than the scale.

Embrace yourself as the strong, fit woman you are. Good luck!!!

I feel like singing Hallelujah!!! Awesome post.