OFFICIAL WOMEN'S CHALLENGE THREAD

[campingmom]

OK, I'm gonna try to jump in here, if it's not too late. I'm a newbie to this forum but not to fitness in general. After 3 kids, I want my bikini body back, LOL!

Age: 38
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 144
BF%: 28.4%

Measurements:
Upper chest: 33.5"
Right upper arm: 11"
Ribcage: 31.25"
Waist: 33.5"
Navel: 31"
Hips: 37.75"
Right upper thigh: 23"

Program: NROL4W; started this morning on both nutrition and exercise.
Daily nutrition goals (min. represents non-WO days; max represents WO days):
Calories: 1777-2030
Fat: 59-68 grams
Carbs: 178-203 grams
Protein: 133-152 grams
Fiber: 25 to 35 grams

OK, and here are the pics (hopefully!):

[LisaS]

... so I've got until 23:59:59 Pacific time to decide if I'll man up, photoshop in that attractive black rectangle over my eyes for the humiliating pictures, and join y'all?
hmmm.

[Natalia]

Originally Posted by LisaS

... so I've got until 23:59:59 Pacific time to decide if I'll man up, photoshop in that attractive black rectangle over my eyes for the humiliating pictures, and join y'all?
hmmm.

Woman up, Lisa!!!!

[campingmom]

My training log location: My NROL4W Challenge Training Log

[LadyNoir]

Hi everyone!

Hope it's not to late to join in or just follow along.

I started weight lifting about nine months ago. I've really seen a change in my body shape and dropping those last few pounds that have clung on since I had my son three years ago. Now I have a new goal. Instead of focusing on losing weight I want a hard body! I'm following the NROLW starting today, already had my first workout.

Stats
Weight 112 lbs (I gained 2lbs over x-mas, ouch!)
Height 5'4"
Bicep L relaxed: 9 7/8"
Natural Waist: 27.5"
Low Rise (belly): 30 1/4"
Hips: 35 6/8'
Thigh L: 20 3/8"
Thigh R: 20 3/8"

Nutrition
I want to gain muscle so I am going to follow the books' recs on caloric intake to maintain and see if I need to adjust going forward. My protein intake will be 1 gram per body weight.

Calories Non workout day: 1626
Calories Workout day: 1858

Goals
Wear a bikini next summer
Gain muscle without losing more weight, I do not want to go under 110 lbs. I need to figure out a measurable way to attain this, perhaps heavier body weight with looser fitting clothes.
Become more comfortable in the weight room. I'm getting there!
Hard butt, I want a bottom I can bounce quarters off of, well...not that I would. hahaha!

I just took pictures and will post them tonight.

[Victoria]

Originally Posted by LisaS

... so I've got until 23:59:59 Pacific time to decide if I'll man up, photoshop in that attractive black rectangle over my eyes for the humiliating pictures, and join y'all?
hmmm.

C'mon...you can do it. And, you couldn't be in a safer place amongst us girls! You know you'll get nuthin' but positive support here! We neeeed you, Lisa...puleeze?

[gizmogirl]

Ok, got the pics/stats/goals.

Height 5'8"
Weight 143#
Rt bicep 11 1/4"
Bust 35 5/8"
Chest 29 3/4"
Waist at bb 30 1/4"
Hips 40 1/2"
Rt thigh 23 3/4"

My workout plan is NROL4W as listed, MWF mornings. I'll add cardio probably TTS, but am not worried about having too much cardio - I don't enjoy it that much! Sundays will be complete day off, and I have the weeks between stages scheduled as breaks as well.

I don't have a clue about calories. I can crunch numbers ok, but in terms of measuring my food etc., well, I already know I won't do that, so I'm not putting it on my goals. I'm going to go with the Volumetrics principle and assume as long as I have 50% veggies on my plate for most of my meals, and I'm not too hungry, that I'm eating enough and getting all my nutrients in. I eat nuts and avocado and pb and other calorie-dense foods, so I don't think that I'll be limiting my calories too much. I will have protein powder and lots of eggwhites around (I'm vegetarian). I also plan to exclude sugar for one month, then allow it once a week afterwards (if I'm desperate - I'm hoping the 4 weeks cold turkey helps me kick it for good, as I really feel like my fibroid symptoms are worse when I eat sugar). I'm also fighting borderline anemia, having improved from excessively low iron due to those same symptoms.

[Thre4me]

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum and would like to join in the challenge. I finished the book over the weekend and started the program this morning. I did my first workout and started my new nutrition plan today. I just turned 45, married and have 4 children, 21 19,17 and 11. 3 older boys and 1 girl.

Stats
Weight 157 lbs
Height 5'6"
Bicep L 10 1/2"
Chest 38"
Waist at Belly button 35"
Hip 39 1/2"

Nutrition
From what I figure 1800 cals on training days and 1500-1600 off days

Goals
Gain muscle, lose body fat

I will try to post before pictures soon, not very good at the whole posting pictures thing. But I am sure one of my kids could help. Bye for now

[silly]

So, I didn't realize how hard it would be to take those pics and post them. The black shorts make me look heavier, but I couldn't do the bathing suit bottom. My dog Mobley is in some of the pics with me.
Stats
157 pounds
chest-36"
waist-30"
Booty-45" (Can you say "pear shape?")
Here goes:

[Natalia]

Originally Posted by silly

My dog Mobley is in some of the pics with me.

Silly, (I feel silly calling you that ))))) Welcome to the challenge! Next time we post pix here I'll make sure my chi Lady is in it. This could be a neat trademark of this challenge.

[silly]

He's just a mama's boy! He's always right beside me.

[SwimBikeRun]

Originally Posted by Natalia

Silly, (I feel silly calling you that ))))) Welcome to the challenge! Next time we post pix here I'll make sure my chi Lady is in it. This could be a neat trademark of this challenge.

I agree. I think the next progress pics include our pets trying to figure out what we are doing!

[SpacecityPaula]

ha ha ha Your dog has the same look on his face as my cat did last night.

[LWilson212]

I have pictures!!! I am so happy I could cry.

Age: 31
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 161.6
BF according to scale: 25% bleh
Bust: kinda shriveled , never measure
Waist: 28 1/2"
Hips: 41 "
Rt Thigh: 24 1/4"

My training log is called Leah's Lifting Log

My plan: I would like to finish all the programs in New Rules. I have four more workouts of Strength III. Then I will do Fat Loss I, which I think should take me through the end of February. During this time I will follow the calorie cycling plan from H.E.L.L. (Sorry Leigh, I know the program says do it the way you say or don't do it, but the diet seems to be working for me.) The only day I will not count is February 12, when my boyfriend and I will probably go out to dinner to celebrate 6 years together.

Starting in March I am planning to take a break from dieting and eat at maintenance or slightly above, while I do Hypertrophy II and III.

A few other things:

1. I am only going to weigh and measure myself for the check-in at the beginning of each month. (I used to weigh myself every day and if I didn't see scale movement I got pissed off and ate 50 mini candy bars. Since I quit this self-destructive behavior, I have managed to lose a couple pounds since Thanksgiving.)

2. Since I work part-time at H&R Block, this time of year usually involves little exercise and lots of coffee, sugar, and snack foods. This year is going to be different. No excuses!

Lets go girls!

Leah

[missjane]

Leah, I can't see your pics unless I save them to my hard drive? Maybe I am doing something wrong?

[GinnyLou]

Here goes nothing.
I have been reading here and love all of the good info. I actually started NROL4W last week, but I'd love to join in the challenge to help with the accountability. I think it's a great program and would llove to participate in this challenge.
My name is Ginger and I am 35 and will be moving on to 36, next month.
I love working out and love what exercise, eating right and lifting weights are doing to my body.
I will be doing 3 workouts a week, as well as intervals. I have all of my nutrient breakdowns in Sparkpeople and will add that. I am basically eating as clean as possible and I am ready to make some changes!
My measurements:
Height: 5'9.5
Weight: 171
Age: 35
chest: 36
rt. bicep: 11
Rt. thigh: 22.5
hips: 41
waist at belly button:34
Goals:
I need to get this fat off and get it off, for good. I (obviously) tend to carry my weight in the belly area, the most. I want to burn fat and get lean (and mean!)....