10-31-13, 09:50 AM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Alberta
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I also think it's strange - and not just for this book - that so many menu plans in books do not really come with information on how to scale for size. I could probably maintain/lose on the amounts she proposes, but some (many?) women would just about starve. Again, this is not a specific criticism of D2S - lots of books do this. And that's probably all I can say before tipping over the edge into diet talk. Sue, glad it's worked so well for you! Emily, it seems as if this style of lifting doesn't have much by way of DVD follow-along support, unfortunately. Seems to be an untapped niche in the market. That said - as far as follow along DVDs that emphasize strength and athleticism (like these workouts do) - I reach for Atletica (1, 2, or 3) or KCM's Lift. Also - I haven't done them in a long time, but I remember some of the Tracy Long series (The original TLT, Leaning out, etc) having some similar qualities.
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10-31-13, 10:24 AM | |
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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My last strength workout is tomorrow. I did not drop two sizes, but I don't think being a size 2 is in the cards for me anyway . I also didn't follow the diet plan. I probably could have dropped one size if I had, but it wasn't enough food for me, and I tend to binge and get really cranky whenever I follow any kind of plan.
In the beginning of the plan I only did the prescribed workouts. As I moved through it I started adding in other videos on the "off" days for cardio. Some HIIT, some steady-state. Basically whatever I felt like. I did do Rachel's metabolic workouts about 75% of the time they were scheduled, but sometimes did another metabolic-style workout instead. Also, since I got Cathe's new step workouts, I haven't been able to stop doing them Anyway, at the beginning I weighed about 150 pounds and all my size 6 clothes were starting to feel a little snug. I still weigh about 150 pounds and all my size 6 clothes fit perfectly, and some are a little loose. I also had a pair of skinny cut size 4 jeans that used to be tight in the hips and sort of uncomfortable, but now they fit fine. My butt is slightly rounder and higher which is a HUGE accomplishment for me, as I tend to have a a VERY flat tuckus. I don't think my legs are that much smaller, (I didn't take measurements) but I have some muscle definition in them, which I've never had before. When I'm wearing shorts you can clearly see quad definition and a little rounding of my hamstrings in the back. I'm very pleased. My shoulders and traps are much more shapely, and much stronger. I started off using 12's for the shoulder exercises and finished with 20's. My arms are more slender-looking, and I appreciate this because I tend to have very large upper arms. I was worried that not working the biceps and triceps in isolation would make my arms look more flabby, but that's not the case. I think they're actually less puffy because I don't have as much water retention in that area. I feel like I gained a lot of strength in my whole posterior chain and really learned to activate my glute and hamstring muscles instead of letting my quads take over. I have a tricky lower back, and I've been virtually pain-free for the last few weeks. I think I have this program to thank for that. My hubby bought me NROLW for my birthday, so I think after I take a week or two off from heavier weights I'll give that a try for awhile. I really love this style of lifting. I'd like to see more videos that use it. |
10-31-13, 02:51 PM | ||
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Right now...I'm only cleared for my physical therapy program, but your post has me looking forward to being able to do this workout at some point. |
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10-31-13, 02:56 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Do you know that the "barefoot" Merrell running shoes have felt the best for my big toe arthritis?? They feel so much better walking in them than traditional shoes, but I haven't liked them for these weight workouts. I think it makes the squats more difficult to be totally flat-footed. But weight workouts don't bother my arthritis, so regular shoes have been fine with these workouts.
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10-31-13, 06:18 PM | |
Join Date: Jan 2010
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I'll check them out. Not many brands I can wear with my wide foot, New Balance...and if I recall, Merrell makes a wide width...or naturally runs wider.
I was wondering if yours was big toe also, and if you found something that works with that. I doubt I'll be able to wear a minimalist shoe for walking, unless I can fit it with an orthotic to support my inflamed arch tendon. But if I can find a shoe that is either stiff at the toe joint....or soft so that it doesn't fold and press on the spur, that would be good for weight workouts. I really enjoyed my rotation of NROL/w which is similar to Drop2Sizes. And my feet were pretty pain free back then too. |
11-03-13, 09:47 AM | |
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: I love that dirty water...
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I just posted a review of D2S on my blog: www.amomwalksintoabarre.blogspot.com
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11-03-13, 10:56 AM | ||
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Netherlands
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I also quit D2S with only a few weeks left to go. It's nearly dark by the time I get to start my workouts these days and I just couldn't start lifting that way with no daylight. I am back on kettlebells and loving it. I was a bit puffy during D2S (DH said I looked "pumped") and I have leaned out already. I'm glad I did it, but I have come to realize that fixed rotations aren't really for me. I will definitely make further use of the workouts here and there, but I need to move on for now. |
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11-03-13, 01:39 PM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Colorado Springs
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I am going back to D2S after spending a few weeks doing only upper body & ab stuff due to injury. I'm not going to restart from the beginning. I'm going to do phase two with lighter weights. If I get to end of eight weeks, I may redo phase one then or I may not. I'll see.
I guess I'm now skeptical about fat loss through weight lifting. Of course, it works if you diet, but then so does any exercise plan. That said, I enjoy weight lifting and have no intention of giving it up.
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