Yay! STS is here!

[itsup2me]

I'm so excited, I received by STS dvds today! I've been so inspired by all of your stories and results - can't wait to get started! I know I need to eat right to get the results I want - I have previously avoided heavy weights for fear of adding bulk - as well as including the cardio recommendations. I'll be doing the 1RM tests between now and Monday when I will start. Any tips would be appreciated - wish me luck

[kikster]

Congrats! You're sure to love STS! Why not pop over to the STS check-in and have the support of other ladies who are at all different phases of the program. You're bound to be starting at the same time as someone else, and you'll have some vets help you know what to expect .

I'm writing from my phone, so I don't have the link, but it's in the "Check in and challenges" forum

[itsup2me]

Thanks so much Kiki - I'll do that

[ricklyk1]

Originally Posted by kikster

Congrats! You're sure to love STS! Why not pop over to the STS check-in and have the support of other ladies who are at all different phases of the program. You're bound to be starting at the same time as someone else, and you'll have some vets help you know what to expect .

Yes, definitely come join us! We'd love to have you as part of our check-in group. Here is a link to the check-in, see you there!: STS NEWS YEARS CHALLENGERS...WEEK OF MAY 29TH!

[DebbieH]

Originally Posted by itsup2me

I'm so excited, I received by STS dvds today! I've been so inspired by all of your stories and results - can't wait to get started! I know I need to eat right to get the results I want - I have previously avoided heavy weights for fear of adding bulk - as well as including the cardio recommendations. I'll be doing the 1RM tests between now and Monday when I will start. Any tips would be appreciated - wish me luck

Wheee, you're in for a real treat! And, believe me when I say, "You won't believe how FAST 36 DVD's fly by!" It's so easy just to pick the next DVD as the whole program is set right up, no thinking or wondering which workout do I do next? I have a very stubborn body when it comes to fatloss and inchloss BUT this program worked awesome for me! My DH loves it too, to the point I can't get him to do anything ELSE! (I guess that's a good thing??) BTW, I usually bulk easily with heavy weights but I did not with the way this program is set up.....soooo, let us know what you think! You don't need me to say this, BUT....GOOD LUCK!!!

[DirtDiva]

Speaking of STS, I am starting my 4th rotation. Did Meso 1, disc 1 yesterday and I am in pig heaven again! I love everything about this system, and the results are always so amazing to me, its like fine-tuning now since I've done it 3 times.

Itsup2me.... don't worry about bulking up permanently. You may initially swell from muscle pump, which is retained water in the muscle tissue repairing itself. The body learns to deal with it, unless you are eating a whole bag of salty chips every day . Drink plenty of water and get your rest. Muscle is torn down in the gym and built while sleeping. You should add some cardio in there, a couple of times a week to balance yourself. Doesn't matter what kind, just the stuff you like to do and gives you a good sweat. Learn the Workout Manager and how to manipulate your one-rep percentages automatically either through the calendar or the workout cards. I like the ability to download the STS Strength rotation straight into my calendar and if I have to move a workout, I can drag and drop it. I can edit through the calendar too. Love it ! The first meso you will be moving fast, its all about endurance and I love the speed of it.

Good luck!

[itsup2me]

Thanks so much for the encouragement - I really appreciate it I'll take your advice, I've got my cardio planned out too Thanks again!

[tralaiven]

I am sure you will love it. I certainly have and am in the 2nd mesocycle. I am already planning on doing it again!

If you want to hang with other STS-ers we are over at the New Years Challenge at checkins and challenges almost every day!

[DixieGirl]

Congrats on getting STS! I got it for Mother's Day and plan on starting in July after our beach trip.

I'll be joining the check in group too so I'll see all of you over there next month

Tracy

[kikster]

Yay, Tracy! We'll be looking forward to seein ya! (not to mention we'll have two Tracy's, lol)