Okay, I'm in! I'm posting the condensed version of my stats and goals here, my log has the "expanded and notated version"! Celestialmom Gettin' it Done!
My goal is to get below 20%, 125lbs and feel tighter, clothes looser, butt smaller. I have a big butt.
I plan on following a combo modified version of OPT and BFFM until I reach these goals, and then go on maintenence. I anticipate that if I adhere 100%, I can get there in about 8 weeks.(1lb per week).
Modified meaning I will be on a different exercise program since I am a spinning and bodypump and yoga instructor. I plan to follow the diet recommendations, and try my best to incorporate the rest weeks, but it may not be doable.
35% deficit brings me to around 1450 calories. On days I am more active, I will be eating 1600 calories
My biggest setback is I NEED TO WEIGH AND MEASURE EVERYTHING I put in my mouth. Eating tends to get sloppy, and I overeat when my stress levels are high. I also need to watch my energy levels, as I need to be able to run after my 11 month old without feeling too sluggish. For me, 140g of carbs allows me to feel a little more energetic, regardless of cals.
I really wanted to do New Rules for Women's lifting, but I think on such a low caloric intake, it would prob hurt me, so I will wait and start that after I reach my goal.
Goal is to lose 10lbs and/or be able to comfortably wear a specific pair of pants that no longer fit. Also, finally be able to do a chin-up! Plan is to try out the NROL for now. I just started the break-in program for NROL, having just completed NROLW (the break-in for NROL is like taking a break after stage 7 of NROLW). Diet is my weakness, so I need to get a grip on my sweet tooth!
So, before I lose my nerve.... these were taken a little earlier tonight, at 283-lbs. Within 1 pound of being the lowest I've been in at least 15 years. If anyone is interested I posted higher weight shots in my log tonight.
Measurements:
Height: 5'4" Age: 42 Weight: 283.0 BF%: 53.1% (average for July on Tanita scale) Chest/Under Bust: 45" Waist: 48" Hips: 60"
Plan/Goals:
1 - 95% compliant to chosen calorie level, 30% min protein level
Currently these are 2150 on rest days, 2400 on cardio and lifting days. I've been using the same levels for a while, so they may come down soon. I was going to put 100% compliant, but nobody is perfect.
2 - 2 days cardio per week, 3 days lifting
This is the one I'm least sure about. Life interferes, but this is more of a goal for September when I'm starting back to college. There will be rest days (taking one Monday before Stage 5), but this is a basic plan.
3 - Finish up Stages 5 & 7 from NROL4W
I'm not sure what will follow, but I will figure it out when I get closer.
4 - Be lower than 260 by Dec 1st.
Dec 7th was my restart date (2007) so this would be in line with 100-lbs lost in one year. I really hate weight-by-date goals, but it is one that has meaning.
5 - Take another maintenance/rest week.
Current plan is for early October, but this may change depending on what dates my mother is out of the country (ie. may be a couple of weeks later).
(Plan and goals copied and pasted from Open Challenge)
Goals:
1. Fat Loss: Since I'm not getting testing done, I'm going to have to rely on the scale, measurements and pictures. (Will post pics and measurements tomorrow.) Starting weight is 138, so looking to get to 128-130.
2. Food compliance: 80% or better. Right now I'm in week 2 of Fat Loss Troubleshoot, but then will move on to something else and post that plan for compliance.
3. Workout compliance: just get them all in according to plan. Right now that's OPT for Fat Loss. This includes 4 lift days, 3 cardio days, 3-4 recovery + stretch days, and keeping up NEAT. For me, that means normal household and outdoor chores, plus 5 days a week of 2+ miles bike riding or walking.
4. After OPT, I plan to complete my long-term goal of being able to do a chin-up and a pull-up without any assistance. Right now I am so close, but just can't get my chin all the way over the bar. I'm pretty much stuck at forehead level.
5. Squat and deadlift goal of 135# (close to actual bodyweight) for 8 reps. I just started trying to get to this weight in March of this year and have been stuck at 110# forever.
6. I need to stay off the computer for anything not work-related until I've completed my workout(s) for the day, not including NEAT activities since that's usually a later in the day thing.
Hi folks. I'm a newbie and I apologize in advance if this is not the right place to post my question. I want to enter this challenge but not sure where I should start. You see, I have been doing NROLW and was just about to start stage 4 when things got shook up a bit in life... long story short is that I haven't worked out in about 4-5 weeks. Nutrition went out the window as well. Soooooo, should I start back at stage 1 and start all over? I have lost some strength I'm sure. I put on 4.5 pounds (which is a lot for my 4' 11" frame!) So what do ya think?
Thanks!
post your stats, make a commitment. you'll kick yourself in a few months when you see how well we are doing, and you missed out by three days to challenge yourself.
do something different, you dont have to start over
thats my two p worth
Here are my details. I'm so excited to join the challenge. I can't wait to get to know all of you ladies!
Current Stats:
height: 62
weight: 124.5
body fat: 24.2% (superilliac caliper)
waist: 27.875
hips (over pelvic bone): 33.75
L thigh: 22
R thigh: 22.25
bust: 32.75
under bust: 29
Goals:
1. Be able to do 3 full-form pullups (overhand grip)
2. Get as fit as I can before we have the next baby!
3. Get body fat below 21%
Plan:
Follow Precision Nutrition eating plan.
Workout 6 days/week, using mainy Cathe Friedrich and Amy Bento videos for strength and cardio. I will definitely start Cathe's new STS program as soon as it comes out.
I'm in. I'm out of town right now and away from my camera, so I'm going to post less than perfect (for this challenge's purposes) pics of me. I should be able to get a more appropriate pic on Sunday evening, and I'll update this then.
Stats
age: 35
height: 5'10"
weight: 268
measurements
neck
14
bust
46.5
upper abs (ribs)
36.5
tummy (around belly button)
44.5
hips/butt
48.5
R thigh (7 in from hip)
26
R calf
15.75
R bicep
13.5
R forearm
10
Goals:
Focus on food and get at least 20 lbs off.
Plan:
FLTS (and maybe MRM...still reading that one to see if it applies) and OPT once I lose a bit more weight. lots of NEAT and walks
Pics:
(and again, I'll update these on Sunday night with me in workout clothes, but it's the best I can do right now)
Program:
Began opting for fat loss Tuesday, July 29th and plan to continue with that for at least the twelve weeks then moving back into more weight lifting from NROLW (finished stage 2) after more fatloss.
Goals:
1. To go from 176-155
2. To track my food intake, everything that goes into my mouth, on weekends 90% of opportunities (right now I rarely track on weekends and this is an issue!)
3. To complete 3 sets of 15 pushups (can do 2 sets of 10)
4. To complete 4 chin-ups (none now!!)
5. To hold the plank position for 3 sets of 90". (right now my best is one time for 60", then two for 30" (with 90" rest in between).
Pics (I was actually pleasantly surprised (excet my back...ewwww bra bulge)
Going to attempt to put the link for my sparkpage in my signature so people can help me troubleshoot when need be!
Goals and Plan: After some reflection, I've decided that for now I will prioritize reducing body fat, and once I've made some significant progress on that I will re-focus on gaining strength. Long-term I want to do both, of course, but I think I'm going to mess myself up by taking a hard run at both simultaneously.
Hence, I am going to start out using OPT, with the goal of getting my weight down to 135 by Oct. 1. At that point I will reassess plans and goals for the remaining two months of the challenge.
Comparison pics from April to now are in my log, but for the start of the challenge (and no laughing at the bikini - it was $20 on clearance and it fit even if it's the ugliest thing I've ever seen and has sequins on the boobs ).
As usual, comes in as a thumbnail and you have to click to see 'em... I don't know WHY I can't just get a pic to insert!!!
Goals:
- to gain more muscle and get leaner
- to not focus on what I weigh
- to do at least one chin up
- to do ten full body close-arm pushups. In a row.
Program:
I'm about to start stage 7 of NROLFW and I may go back and repeat stage six and then I'll either start the NR book or do NROLFW over again.
Goals:
Make it to the gym three times per week
Not stress about making RAPID results
lose 5lbs fat and gain 5lbs LBM
Do 3 chin ups, unassisted
Eat less junk and more clean foods.
Plan: currently I'm wrapping up NROLW, in stage six (life keeps getting in the way) and that's what I am going to do in the beginning, then I plan on going onto NROL FL1.
Stats: Age: 23
Height: 5'8
Weight: 180 lbs
Left Arm: 13in
Bust: 40in
Waist (smallest part): 33.75in
Hips (widest part): 45in
Left Thigh: 25.75in
Left Calf: 15.25in
Plan: Finishing NROL4W- I just finished stage 5, I'm going on vacation next week and I have the entire month of August off, so I figure when I get back from vacation, I'll start stage 7, then do stage 6. Then I want to learn chin ups and then pistol squats.
Plan: NROL- I'm not sure which path yet. I'm starting the break in and will decide from there. I'm also going to give that 100 pushups a try.
Goals:
1) 80% food compliance each week.
2) Improve posture. I tend to stand with an arm wrapped around my back and it's caused a bit of a sway.
3) Continue a downward trend in body fat %. Right now I don't have a specific number in mind.
4) Be proud of the work I've done so far and learn to love my body.
I am looking forward to the challenge for the accountability and the community I have seen with the group from the first challenge. I've lifted weights and exercised regularly for 8 years but I consider February 2008 the real beginning of my weight training (when I thankfully stumbled across the NROL4W!).
Stats:
Measurement
8/2/2008
Height
60 in
Age
38
Weight
115.6 lbs
Neck
13.125 in
Chest
31.25 in
Waist
(at bellybutton)
27.5 in
Hips
(at hip bone)
32.625 in
Left Bicep
10.375 in
Right Bicep
10.375 in
Left Thigh
19.25 in
Right Thigh
19 in
Left Calf
13 in
Right Calf
12.75 in
Body Fat %
(Fat Track II)
19.6%
Body Fat % (AccuMeasure)
23%
Pictures (I hope I do this right!):
Plans:
90% compliant with Precision Nutrition
Complete weeks 13-16 of Afterburn (I have been using Afterburn since May, currently in weeks 9-12, and will start week 13 on 8/10)
Then NROL Fat Loss Programs
All HIIT will be running on my treadmill (at least 3 days per week)
Goals:
Get below 20% body fat (I am considering the AccuMeasure results the real benchmark). My real level of satisfaction will come when I whittle away the saddlebags and the fat on my lower abs.
Be able to complete 5 chin-ups in a set (I can do 2 now)
Be able to squat and deadlift my body weight
Improve mobility and flexibility (using Cressey and Robertson's "Magnificent Mobility")
I just realized I didn't post my plan with my stats and pics!
Finishing NROLW stage 6, then probably NOT doing stage 7... Will do either OPT or Coach Dos's program... Cardio SS / moderate interval... Continue to eat at about 500 kcal deficit with minimum 100g protein daily... continue Leigh's advice about NOT overdoing it in the gym until I lose the fat.
Goals: My main goal is fat loss. I would like to lose while still maintaining some strength and lean body mass. As much as possible while I am in a deficit. I would also love to get better at boxing, and eventually one REAL push up would be so nice to be able to do!
My last really important goal is that I would like to have a baby in the next year or so...but I need to do it safely, so I'd like to take off enough weight so that it will actually be possible to start thinking about it by January.
Workout Program: Mondays: Weight Training - Power Training Full Body (with some subs for my knee issues) Tuesdays: Boxing then more Cardio Wednesdays: Cardio, HIIT or Steady State (or other rest day) Thursdays: Boxing then more Cardio Fridays or Saturdays: Weight Training - Power Training Full Body (with some subs for my knee issues)
Sundays: rest day
Food: I play by the eat everything in moderation rule. It worked so far, so I am sticking by it! I am in a deficit by 500 cals, I will adjust as I go along as needed.
OK, here are the dreaded photos. It was probably poor timing for me to start the challenge after coming off a rest week! Ah, well. Here I am. Yes, the belly is not tan. I do NOT wear a bikini in public - you all are the privileged few...
I'm going to finish NROLFW. I start Stage 5 this week. I will finish NROLFW possibly doing Stage 7 twice which will take me to the end of the challenge. I will do cardio 4-6 days per week. I may drop to 2 days of lifting a week so I can increase to a slight deficit without crashing. I would really love to even out my top and bottom halves!
Age 49 (next month!)
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 106 lbs
Waist: 26"
Hips: 35" across hips and 36.5" across tush
OK, I know this isn't a chatty thread but I just have to tell everyone how proud I am of you for joining this challenge and posting your pics. It isn't easy, but you did it!! You are awesome!!
So what do ya think?
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