Annie, I tend to plan my UBWO and my LBWO for 4 weeks in advance then just play with the weights as I get stronger. I d/led the exercise 'book' - its about 1.2 megs and it has all 84 days in it. I divided it in half for the first 6 weeks and made a copy of the whole thing - this way I have one set aside for challenge number whatever.

Figuring out your desired weights takes about 2 or 3 practice runs. You may be able to press 20 lb dumb bells if you just pick them up, but pressing them for 6 reps (after having done 10 lbs and 15 lbs and 17 lbs at the other levels) will be another story. Best advice is to start lighter and adjust as you learn what a 10 on each exercise is for you. Some will surprize you (both in good and not so good ways!)

Planning it out ahead of time for me is usually just hitting the 'print' button after I've increased the weights as needed. I do this the night before and make sure I can find everything I need at 5 AM the next morning.

Nat