This post is long overdue. Originally I was going to do a shorter post however I decided it needs to be longer because things are making more sense to me.

A couple weeks ago, I started the New Rules of Lifting for Women book along with many of you. I even went so far as to share my schedule & workout log. The PriorFatGirl Community has been buzzing with fun stuff including some conversation surrounding the #NROLW program. Included in one of the threads was a few who were confused when they downloaded my logs because it didn’t match their understanding of the program. It confused me even more because the program was confusing to begin with and I thought I had figured it out. On Sunday, I was at the gym with Jen and was getting ready to start the 2nd stage when I stopped to ask Jen, who is also doing the program about what stage she was doing. As we were talking, I began to really understand it!

When I read the book 10 months ago, I somehow misunderstood Stage One to be only two weeks however Stage One is actually SIX weeks followed by one week of rest. {Also, there are “special workouts” you can also include.} The rest of the stages starting with Stage Six are only a couple weeks but Stage One is a longer, intro type stage.

RETRACTION: If you downloaded the forms I shared on the __ post, please delete them as they do not coincide with the plan the book lays out. If you prefer not to delete them, please use it as a guide & update it to match the authors intended plan. You can still use the log portion but will need to update the week references. I’ve decided since I’m not in

For those who want a log to follow, I’ve heard good things about this log although I haven’t used it myself.

So… I’ve started Stage One Week Three and will be doing my 2nd workout of the week tomorrow. I’ve been meeting Jen at the gym in the mornings and really appreciate the accountability of just knowing she is there. We don’t really talk the whole time but there is something about knowing someone is waiting for you that gets my butt up and going a little faster. I think I need her

I’m remembering why I liked this program, because I feel strong not only physically but mentally. I’ve been alternating my weights with running as well as some biking & stair stepping and feel like I’m really in a work-out grove. In fact, you know what?

Jen’s got her groove back!