Results so far

The biggest benefit of this program so far has been learning to eat, and I mean EAT!!!!  Before starting this program I was eating 1200 cal/day and feeling miserable.  I could not shake the last few pounds I had to lose and I often went over 1200 and felt like I was failing.

When I started this program I went up to about 1600 on days I did not lift, and 1800 on lifting days.  It was such a freedom to start enjoying food again on a guilt free basis.  In additon, when eating cleanly and aiming for 1 g of protein per 1 lb of body weight, 1600 to 1800 calories goes a long way. After 1 month of that, I lost a few pounds and was ecstatic.  This month I increased my calories to 1800/2000.  I was nervous about that, but my weight is holding steady.  Truth be told, since I have eased my calorie limitations, I often go over my targeted amount.  Tues I ate 2000 and yesterday I ate 2200.  The scale has not budged.  I think it would be safe to say that the NFOLFW nutrition plan has reparied the damage to my metabolism  caused by eating 1200 cal/day for most of the summer.

I can't say enough good things about this program.

yeah ive kinda gone up a little but i know ive been eating on a calorie surplus & ive only managed most weeks to do 2 workouts instead of 3. only two weeks i've managed to do 3 workouts. but i am progressing with the weight of weights and i feel much more solid. my hips still have a mushy feeling tho.

a couple of good things a friend pointed out is that even tho ive only been able to average 2 workouts a week, at least ive been giving my body time to recover fully after each workout. and even tho i have been eating a calorie surplus at least that surplus is going towards more muscles than i could probably gain just eating my maintenance & not going just to fat.

like you emilyd i'll take any type of progress right now, winter is hard on the waistline for me. i actually can't wait to see what results ill get once i start paying attention to my calories again. the last 4 workouts ive felt really great afterwards, since i went on & below 10 reps.

i just looked at stage 7, wtf!!!! 15-20 reps of FOUR sets, they must be crazy. i have a feeling i wont like that. hate counting more than 10.