OFFICIAL WOMEN'S CHALLENGE - STARTING PICS and STATS
OK, here is the thread to post your starting PIC and STATS. This gives everyone more than a week to get them up here. They are due by end of day AUGUST 4, 2008. On August 5 I will post the list of all participants.
Let's try to keep this beginning thread to just the PICS and STATS posts since there are so many of us. I can start another thread for chit chat weekly.
And, the rules:
Rules (same basic rules Julie originally gave us in January)
1. You can do any plan ... does NOT have to be NROL4W ... you can change plans mid-stream ... but you have to state what your plan is.
2. You MUST post your beginning stats (weight and measurements) and photos by EOD 8-4-08. You must also post pictures once each month. If you don't want to post your pictures, then this challenge isn't for you.
3. You are encouraged to keep a log in the training log forum. That way when you complain that you aren't making progress, we can look and see what you might/might not be doing that is contributing.
4. The challenge will run for 4 months ... you will be required to post progress photos and stats by the first Monday of each month. The final pics will be due on December 1, 2008. I'll have the threads up early, so there will be plenty of time each month to get those pics and stats up. Plan ahead for any events where you might need to post your pics early. I will post a running list of participants on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month of all remaining participants. So, go to your calendars right now and make yourself a note for the first Monday of every month so you won't miss picture day!
I wish I didn't have to be first but I'm leaving for vacation and this is my only chance to get my pics and stats in. I started a journal if anyone cares to take a look. Here's my basic info:
My trainer set me up with a program to do for the next 5 month or so. He is moving so I'll be on my own. He mixes things up every 3 weeks. Weights are 3 days/week. Here is my plan in a nutshell:
3 sets x 25 reps with 2 days cardio
bodyweight exercises 3 days with 2 days cardio
2x10 with 3 days cardio
circuit with weights 3 days with 2 days cardio
4x15 with 1 day cardio
kettlebells 3 days with 2 days cardio
I'll list all the individual exercises in my log.
Nutrition is Body For Life. 6 small meals/day. Carb and Protein portion in each meal.
I will officially start on Aug 5th when I return from vacation.
My journal is called "making my way out of the cave" Making my way out of the cave.
I don't know how to just link it without all the other address stuff.
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I know there are more than 70 women doing this, and I was so hoping to be number 60 something and be buried in here, but the sooner I start the more real this will be.
so to the stats
weight 171 pounds
height 71 inches (the one thing that will stay the same )
chest around the biggest part 39.7 inches
waist at belly button 33 inches
hips at widest 38.9
thigh at widest 22.8
body fat 27%
my goal is to see how far I can run in 40 minutes by the end of four months, after logging how far I get this week as a start.
to aim for 10 000 steps a day
I dont have a goal weight for this challenge,just better my cardio fitness and to get real by logging what I eat daily on fitbug.
my plan
circuit class 2x a week monday and thursday, running tues thursday and friday night.
I'm away on holiday from 9th August to 24 August, hence the early post, so will start when I get back.
Starting weigh in and stats:
current weight: 128.1
moving average weight: 128.7
waist 26.5
abbdomen 29
hip bone 33.5
hips 37.5
chest 33.5
thigh 20.5
calf 13
upper arm 10
forearm 8.5
Susan is out on firefighting duty in northern California right now and won't be wrapping up until 8/5. She didn't want to miss out on the challenge so she asked me to post her info for her. She'll check in here as soon as she gets back to civilization.
dont be embarassed! You are doing something about it, and who better to work with than Leigh Peele?
I think its really important to see all body shapes do this challenge, not just the women who already have a low body fat percentage and muscles.. you go girl, you'll get all the support you need on here. cant wait to hear what leigh does for you.
These are with my belly not held in. I was always taught to hold it in, so it would be flatter, but I figure I can judge my progress better without it held in... it's so difficult for me to do though!
And my weight might be off a bit... I used the scale at my parents house so I don't know how accurate it is. When I get my own I'll verify the number.
Here's the BF% chart my bf made me to determine how much weight I need to lose in fat to be at the % I want to be. It doesn't take muscle growth into consideration, but that's what pics are for (to an extent) So I have about 7lbs of fat to lose... I'm hoping I can do it!
"You only ever grow as a human being if you're outside your comfort zone." ~Percy Cerutty, athletic icon
"Hard training, easy combat; easy training, hard combat" ~Marshal Suvorov, Russian General
"Jogging is very beneficial. It's good for your legs and your feet. It's also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed." ~Charles Schulz, Peanuts
Let's try to keep this beginning thread to just the PICS and STATS posts since there are so many of us. I can start another thread for chit chat weekly.
And, the rules:
Rules (same basic rules Julie originally gave us in January)
1. You can do any plan ... does NOT have to be NROL4W ... you can change plans mid-stream ... but you have to state what your plan is.
2. You MUST post your beginning stats (weight and measurements) and photos by EOD 8-4-08. You must also post pictures once each month. If you don't want to post your pictures, then this challenge isn't for you.
3. You are encouraged to keep a log in the training log forum. That way when you complain that you aren't making progress, we can look and see what you might/might not be doing that is contributing.
4. The challenge will run for 4 months ... you will be required to post progress photos and stats by the first Monday of each month. The final pics will be due on December 1, 2008. I'll have the threads up early, so there will be plenty of time each month to get those pics and stats up. Plan ahead for any events where you might need to post your pics early. I will post a running list of participants on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month of all remaining participants. So, go to your calendars right now and make yourself a note for the first Monday of every month so you won't miss picture day!
Sorry about the rookie sizing and lighting with the pics.
Here's my stats:
Age:40
5'4", 120 lbs
Chest 35"
High waist 25"
Hips 35"
Thigh 21"
I'm guessing my LBM is around 98-100. My last bodyfat testing at the gym was unbelievably low, so I'm just going by how my clothes fit.
I am at a crossroads in my training and this challenge is a good opportunity for me to set some goals. I've been using a trainer for a long time, but recently have branched on my own. I tend to do the same workouts over and over, without progressing, so I am looking for something pre-programmed.
I've ordered the books for NROLW and Maximum Strength. Even though I've got some fat to lose, I'd love to add some muscle, but I'm concerned about the intensity of the workouts even with eating at a maintenance level. So, at the moment which program is up in the air.
Ok, the hard part (posting pics) is done, next is the training log
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Well I still canNOT believe I'm doing this!!! Posting before pics??!! AAAAHHH! Anyway, I'm going on vacation Thursday and not coming back until Monday. So here are my stats/goals:
My goals are to get down to 127-125 and my body fat 25-20%. I will be doing my own plan...lifting 3days/week (doing some Perfect Body Diet, NROL4W, Oxygen Magazine plan) and running 4 days/week. I will be running my 3rd 1/2 marathon on Nov. 16th and training begins Aug. 11. There will be a day that I run AND lift...and it'll prob. be a short run.
Cropped photos is the only way I could post my big beige ass like this
Sorry this pics came out so huge. I tried re-sizing them on Photobucket without much luck. And yuck, at the two bras but hell, my girls need that extra support when I'm doing cardio
Anyway, here are my measurements and stuff:
Age: 35
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 210
Arms: 13
Chest: 45
Waist: 38
Hips: 44
Thighs: 25
Calves: 16.5
Program: Leigh Peele's OPT (Started week 3 on 7/28/08): Will repeat diet protocols but maybe change the exercise for a 2nd round of OPT sometime in October.
Goal(s):
Track food counts daily
Post workouts, highs and lows in log, daily
Increase plank holding times from 30 sec. to 1 full minute for each rep
Lose 30lbs by end of challenge
Posted them in my journal for another challenge, just didn't include them here.
1. Lose 12 lbs so my weight is at 150 lbs.
2. Follow NROL at least 2 days/week
3. Run 3x/week (This is dependant on my foot healing successfully. I go back to the dr on the 5th, so I'll know more then.)
4. Swim 1x/week
5. Bike 1x/week (spinning class counts towards this)
6. Track meals daily on TheDailyPlate.com and WW eTools no matter how bad it is.
"You only ever grow as a human being if you're outside your comfort zone." ~Percy Cerutty, athletic icon
"Hard training, easy combat; easy training, hard combat" ~Marshal Suvorov, Russian General
"Jogging is very beneficial. It's good for your legs and your feet. It's also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed." ~Charles Schulz, Peanuts
Height 5' 2"
Weight 112 lbs
Waist 28 in
Belly Button 31 in.
Hips 35 in.
Body Fat (Healthcentral.com) 23.5 %
My goal is to bring my bodyfat down to 19%. I don't have a goal weight, I'm OK with my weight now. My plan is to do NROL4W, but I'll probably modify some exercises a little because of my shoulder issues.
Okay, finally got my photos taken. :lol It is strange since I have never worn a bikini in my life, always too fat. :lol So here I go.
Stats:
age- 36
weight - unknown out of town right now last I weighed in it was 136 lbs
Bf% - somewhere around 35% I think, last my trainer took my stats (I will be getting that done on Monday when I get back so I can post it then.
Chest - 35 3/4 in.
waist (belly button) - 30 in.
hips (at hip bone) - 36 1/2 in.
r. thigh - 21 in.
r. calf - 14 1/2 in.
upper arm - 11 in
lower arm - 9 in.
Goals:
*to firm up and build muscle, replacing my body fat with muscle
*to possibly lose about 5 or 6 lbs but not top priority unless, it comes down to not getting the results from the primary goal
* to gain a good grasp of the nutrition that is needed to really achieve my goals
Program - I am currently working with a trainer so I will be using the program he sets out for me and the nutrition plan he has for me unless it just doesn't work. I will also be doing at least 2 spin classes and starting the stair climber machine thing or doing a third spin class or an elliptical. I will also be having Physical Therapy for IT band syndrome so I can start running again.
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Vickie
Momma to Joel (6) and Sean (5)
Wife to John for 10 years
Stats
age 29 (for real)
height 5'8"
Weight 151-153lbs
Chest 33.5"
waist at bellybutton 29.5"
hips 35.5"
butt 39"
Goals
Lose body fat, I have a trip at the end of November to Mexico. That is also when we will be pulling the goalie and trying to have another baby so this is my last chance to get in great shape before getting pregnant and chubby again.
I gained some muscel during NROL4W so now I just want to do some more cutting while maintaining.
My plan, will be my own, I am done and bored with NROL4W, so I think i will stick with and upper/lower split, more cardio and and circuit training.
Eating a lower card diet, 40/40/20.
Things will be a little lax through august as I will be out of town for most of the month, but come september I will be hitting the gym hard. I will try and get as much exercise in as I can while I am away.
Age: 46
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 133 1/2"
Bust: 33 1/2"
Under bust: 29"
Waist: 27 1/8"
At Belly button: 30 1/2"
Hips: 36 1/2"
Both thighs: 21 7/8"
Both Calves: 14 3/4" (yes, huge)
Both Biceps: 10 3/8"
Bodyfat: Calipers, 4 skinfolds, by FM at work--23%
Plan:
This has been tough to figure out. BF suggested I do what I've been doing...trying to lean down...rather than go for building strength. After seeing my before pics I think he is right. Here's my dilemma. I was following FLTS for the diet and started the OPT workout. Although I was having trouble fitting the workout into my two job schedule, part of the reason I didn't make it fit is that I hated the workout. Bored me to tears. And some exercises I can't do (bicep curls) because of a shoulder impingement. Chest presses and shoulder presses, no problem. But the curls killed my shoulder. Anyway, I am going to attempt NROL4W at a deficit. I did the original NROL FL programs on a deficit, albeit probably not a huge one, and I lost last year. I didn't find NROL4W nearly as intense as those workouts. I think I might have to go with a smaller deficit, but that is my plan. I really want to recomp my body, get some real definition that actually shows in pictures.
My Pics
Ugh! My legs look huge and my boobs sag even in a push up bra top!
Age: 47 (+9 months)
Height: 5' 33 5/8"
Weight: 126.2"
Bust: 37"
Under bust: 31"
Waist: 29 3/4"
At Belly button: 31"
Hips: 36 1/2"
Both thighs: 18 1/2"
Both Calves: 13"
Both Biceps: 9 1/4"
Bodyfat: 29.2% (according to my digital scale)
Program: I will continue to do NROL4W
goals: to get stronger, to loose about six pounds, to flatten my stomach, to learn about weight training by doing it, to understand better and apply nutrition principles to achieve strength and weight goals.
OFFICIAL WOMEN'S CHALLENGE - STARTING PICS and STATS
I wish I didn't have to be first but I'm leaving for vacation and this is my only chance to get my pics and stats in. I started a journal if anyone cares to take a look. Here's my basic info:
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So I have about 7lbs of fat to lose... I'm hoping I can do it!
Beginning Stats
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