In the For women version, they let you start with BW on the squats if necessary, or just a broomstick or the equivalent. Deadlifts with just the bar. So don't feel so bad about your 100lb.
Break in is just that. It going to teach you how to squat and deadlift correctly, and they make you do it for 15 reps to ensure you won't start loading an insane amount on your first deadllifts. This is the time to work on your technique, and the weight will come later.
If they're hard with 100lb, check your ego at the door, and lower those damm weights. Work on making your deads and squats with perfect form for all of those 15 reps. If you manage that you're
1) doing better than most guys in the gym
2) ready to stack on the weights in the next phases.
And from one historically sedentary person to another, you will eventually run into some physical issues from all that sitting you've been doing, especially around the hips and lower back. Fortunately, NROL is a very rounded program and you'll get exercises to adress those issues. But still, keep observing your body and make an effort to research and remedy any issues you see come up.
That said, going from sedentary to a real program like NROL is probably the best single thing you will ever do for your body. Congratulations for doing such an awesome thing, and stick with it!
(and while you're at it, why not make a training log so we can cheer you on and chat and tell you to eat more vegetables?)
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