Body for Life Forum Message by DJBbodyforlife (48 posts) at 12:15 AM
BFL-RN. .thanks for the advice. .I ordered my Rio Cali MP3 today on Ebay!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock (1 posts) at 07:38 AM
jeremy said:
Guys I finally did it! I bought an IRiver MP3 player and my workouts have been better. MP3 for life:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Cauda Equina (38 posts) at 03:27 PM
Running is my other cardio... been doing since high school, and I'll definitely vouch for a proper fit. Running surface and how your feet are aligned are also factors... not to mention price sometimes when picking a shoe.
A good place to find out what shoe is right for you is at Roadrunnersports.com. They have a "Shoe Dog" analyzer that accounts for just about everything... weekly distance, pronation, terrain, and activity level. Shoe Dog then picks possible shoes for you.
Turns out I need an "all terrain" type shoe. Been through most brands... haven't had a pair of Brooks yet. They sound comfy!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (605 posts) at 05:52 PM
T - I agree with Tai 100%!!!!!
On the other hand I started almost 18 weeks ago at 134. I'm down to 125 only (and I'm not even sure yet if thats a comfy 125, just low for me). But thats also 3 sizes. What is with that 131? I stayed there forever. And when I get bloated, PMS I always go back to the effin 131. So you've hit a nerve with me!
But then......................all of a sudden after weeks it dropped. Why did it take so long??????? Enlighten me if you can.
Hold on tight TNT it's going to be an exciting ride!!!!!
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (89 posts) at 02:08 PM
Do you only drink on lifting days? what is everyone's preference?
Thanks
Toni
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraN (11 posts) at 02:15 PM
I drink myoplex lite almost everyday except for my cheat days. I use it as one of my meals it's fast and easy.
Body for Life Forum Message by WontGiveUp (42 posts) at 02:17 PM
Toni--
I drink a shake every day in the morning after working out (1-hour later) because I am not a big morning eater:) On the weekend I will cook a meal instead when I have more time too. Then I have a Myoplex Lite bar for my second meal of the day because as a teacher, I don't get a break without kids until 11:30, so it is not easy to eat a whole food meal around them. The rest of the day it works out for me to eat whole food meals. Sometimes I even have shake before bed. You can safely and effectively use Myoplex Lite products three times a day. Whether you lift or do cardio has not effect on whether you should have a shake or not. Hope that helps!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (89 posts) at 02:24 PM
Thanks because I actually forgot my meals this morning and had to myoplex lite shakes here at work. My mom brought my food but I had a shake for breakfast due to nothing else around and then for snack later as usual.
Body for Life Forum Message by JoeJoeBear (20 posts) at 07:42 PM
Is any one taking this supplement, and is it worth the time and cost?
Body for Life Forum Message by Rachael (14 posts) at 05:08 PM
Cheers Coco, I'm looking forward to the chip recipe.
x
Body for Life Forum Message by Tinuz (10 posts) at 04:57 AM
This stuff rocks I tried it lastnight
Thanks DJB!
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (431 posts) at 09:43 AM
Have you ever tried Kashi? Some say its an acquired taste as far as cereal goes but I lovethe stuff. It is much higher in protein than other cereals and also has a goo amlunt of fiber. Check it out its pretty versatile, soimetimes even mix it with my cottage cheese to give it some crucnh!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (626 posts) at 11:58 AM
soybeans, right?
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 12:13 PM
I also think it is a protein and carb.
Body for Life Forum Message by Franciie (240 posts) at 09:20 PM
whoops. guess i won't be serving that as a veggie anymore...
how do you all eat it??
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 09:13 PM
I said I ate this yesterday and people were asking what it is. Here is a recipe for it. I've never made it, but I've had it many times. It is so good, and so bad for you. Enjoy!
1 Twelve oz bag chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
2 cups Powdered Sugar
Put powdered sugar in a large brown bag (such as a grocery bag). Put aside. Spread out rice chex cereal on waxed paper. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together and pour over the cereal. Put cereal (while still hot from mixture)in bag with sugar and shake. Put in bowl and serve.
"WARNING: Only give this to your children when they are going over to Grandma's. It's full of sugar and can produce hyper children!!!"
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 09:20 PM
Woah, that sounds so yummy.
Ok, I better go to work now before I'm late. This tracker is getting me in trouble! ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (228 posts) at 09:32 PM
i looooove that shi*. someone always makes a batch at christmas. another good one is the no bake cocoa oatmeal pb cookie. i think of eating those at christmas too.
Body for Life Forum Message by SondraBow (442 posts) at 11:13 PM
Great! Thank you. I'm going to try these things! Thanks so much! I will streeeeetch!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 11:43 AM
I'm not a huge fan of cardio to begin with, but I spend most of my cardio time on the treadmill. Otherwise I also use the elliptical, stat bikes, and I have a Nordic Track skier at home. Very cool.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 12:01 PM
Treadmill and the BIG STAIRS!! ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (474 posts) at 08:27 AM
That is why I don't like that darn crosstrainer! I fell like I am always moving my feet around on the tread to prevent that funky tingle. I will run or swim instead. I don't know if I am coordinated enough to push through the heel.
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 11:40 AM
I occasionally get on the bike for mine. If I'm having to work out at the fire station then it's either the bike or the nasty, cheap, & beat up treadmill at the station. Otherwise I'll use the bike at the gym just for something different that's fairly low impact on my knees.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (228 posts) at 09:36 PM
i like to take a spinning class once or twice a week. but, only from a really good instructor. it is a very challenging workout.
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (338 posts) at 09:38 PM
I love the bike for HIIT. I switch back and forth with the treadmill. I've found that it's really helping my running - building up some great leg muscles!
Keep up the good work!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1250 posts) at 02:31 PM
Oh good , Great answer, I am faithful in my switches at the end, I fine I can really get that one more time thing working for me to push to my max
Linda
I workout at home so I can jump from one thing to the next in seconds. So I guess i should be happy that i have to workout all alone, I got the whole gym to myself, no waiting! goodie!
Body for Life Forum Message by Cauda Equina (38 posts) at 08:02 AM
We do them in TKD alot. They work the triceps a bit more as the pecs are worked in a standard push-up.
I also like dips to work the triceps. They definitely feel "exercised" after a few hard sets!
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (474 posts) at 08:23 AM
I like to do tricep dips with my kids on my lap. They are 30 lbs, 40 lbs, and 50 lbs, respectively, so I can get a good pyramid workout in with them! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (626 posts) at 09:47 AM
wow, mom! never even thought of that!!! I usually "finish" my tris with dips on a bench...love the burn, baby!
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (228 posts) at 09:39 PM
if i can ever figure out how to do all these pushups, i'll try.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reveler 9 (42 posts) at 11:43 AM
I have a big problem hitting 10s with my weights. First off I dont know how much weight I need to start with to get 5, then 6, and so on. I only have dumbells and I kept buying more weight. I can only get a maxium of 16 pounds on each one. Which I know right now could give me 10's. But it looks like with each different exercise there would be a different amount of wieght. How do I figure out how to do it right for me? I have the book but still can't figure it out. And then I can only do the exercises that you can use with dumbells. I do not have a gym close to here so that makes it more difficult. However, I am going to start summer school and the gym there is huge. I will get to go for summer but I want to figure this out for the next two weeks. I am starting my second challange this week and want to do better for than my first challange.
I also decided to start jumping rope to reach my 10s. I have a gazelle that I had just bought and I can't figure out how to push myself hard enough on it. So I am going to do it for the 6 and 7s and then do jumping jacks for 8 and jump rope for 9. Does that sound good?
Body for Life Forum Message by ggrace (30 posts) at 12:40 PM
Picture with me....I am jogging outside in our community and I am just about to move from a 7 level intensity to an 8 when all of a sudden I see the "arrow". You know the one....telling you to turn this way for great bargains and stuff you don't need for under $1, all piled into someones garage for easy access. I do everything I can to stay on track, but find myself running through some random alleyway desperate to find the next arrow directing me to the sale. And there it is....a wide open garage door inviting me in to look through tables of junk to find that one perfect item.... Oh no, I need to move from 8 to 9 .... I start to pick up the pace, but am I rushing because of my workout or because I see someone grabbing the half broken blender that I am sure I can fix!?! I keep running, closer, closer ..... my watch beeps signalling the end of that minute ... HOORAY! I drop back down to a 6 and gently run by the sale, madly scouring for anything that I think I may need. But by the time I pass by I realize that I don't need anything, I have too much will power to stop! and I am determined to move on and finish my HIIT. Phew I made it! I AM WOMAN!! Only 10 more minutes to go. Oh no ... don't tell me....is that ... another .... arrow????
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 12:45 PM
Oh that is priceless... Where I used to work, weekends meant yard sales any time we weren't on a call. I remember getting permission from the Captain to take an ambulance out of service so that we could transport a yard sale ping-pong table back to the station... LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 12:51 PM
Too funny...I would be the same.
Body for Life Forum Message by Fitat45 (45 posts) at 01:29 PM
I know it is gross, but.....come on..for those of you who have been successful w/eliminating this stuff give me your best exercises! Thanks & make it a great day!
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 01:50 PM
Cardio, cardio, cardio..doesn't matter what, just have to do it.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1250 posts) at 02:23 PM
I am doing Cardio, cardio and more cardio,
I had 2 rolls under the bra now it's one tiny spot but It won't go away,
Would over head pullover on a flat bench help that area, working the sarratus muscle???
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2412 posts) at 05:44 PM
Working the muscles will be great for the muscles. :) But you can't spot reduce fat... so cardio, cardio, cardio!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reveler 9 (42 posts) at 01:26 PM
I finally got my photos up. I can't figure out how to get them to show up on the screen smaller. It looks scary. It has been about two weeks since I finished and I have yet to beging Challange 2 but this week I decided to prepare. I am making a journal myself to keep track and plan things. I also reread the book and wrote down new goals and new patterns of action. I hope to improve with each challange that I do.
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 01:28 PM
I didn't see this thread so I sent a PM. Congrats to you, lookin' good!
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (141 posts) at 01:29 PM
Great job!
You did well
Body for Life Forum Message by m7s7frost (41 posts) at 11:04 PM
Thank you. I will wait until next week to get the information to him![img]http://smilies.sofrayt.com/fdm/thumbs-up2.gif[/img]
Body for Life Forum Message by m7s7frost (41 posts) at 11:04 PM
sorry. i tried to drag one of the cute lil smilies over but obviously it didn't work! :(
Body for Life Forum Message by Elsie (174 posts) at 12:07 AM
I sent off for the pack, but decided not to enter.
I'm sure if I did, it would have turned into an unhealthy obsession and I didn't want to get stressed out about not doing well enough.
Body for Life Forum Message by ggrace (30 posts) at 12:32 AM
Didn't sign up...too lazy ...isn't that ironic!
Body for Life Forum Message by jess1eb (52 posts) at 02:22 AM
I want to enter but gonna have to see some big changes in these final 5 weeks if Im going to. I guess if I stop cheating it may help!
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (474 posts) at 08:10 AM
Regardless of what the doc says about working out, I would definitely focus on the eating. If you put all your energy into eating clean, that will be to your benefit when you are ready to workout again. walking should be okay, but you certainly aren't going to hurt yourself by eating well! And don't forget your vitamins! Good luck!
Kim
Body for Life Forum Message by FaithPCFL (28 posts) at 09:42 AM
TAKE IT EASY!! You only have ONE chance to heal properly. go slow. you could start on the eating, then slowly add light weights. I do NOT reccomend doing the weight training and cardio BFL style until you are released to do so from your doctor.
You can find a LOT more info at
http://www.hystersisters.com
I had a hysterectomy 3/04. all the best to you, and please please don't be too hard on yourself!
Ruth
Body for Life Forum Message by kimmypooh (6 posts) at 06:23 PM
Once again, I can't begin to tell all of you how helpful you have been. I have been wavering between a deep depression and wanting to pick myself up out of it for the last few weeks and today after reading your posts it's as if I can see light at the end of this tunnel...finally...
This board is really uplifting and positive. It helps me to want to get back into the best shape of my life. For good this time.
Kimberly
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (89 posts) at 08:02 AM
something warm too late...I had 4 pieces. I figure that is my free meal. I don't really think I am going to have a free day...I debate on it...I am tired,cranky, and feel like sh*t. I made myoplex lite pudding. I really like that stuff. mmmmmm How can someone have High days when the world is GREAT!
BFL is kicking ass! then the next feel like sh*t and you feel like you let yourself down. But I have to remember dont look back look forward!!! Sorry just ranting!!
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (338 posts) at 09:26 AM
I hear ya! Next week is week 8 and I have so been looking forward to that milestone in my BFL journey - but this week has almost killed me! I think I've gained back almost everything I've lost!
How do you handle the Jekyll and Hyde syndrome? Thursday I was so good all day until dinner and then something snapped! I made chocolate chip cookies and devoured half the dough! I really wanted to throw up but I couldn't stop myself! One side of my brain was screaming "NO-DON'T" and the other side was greedyly rubbing it's hands together and droolling over the cookies! Guess who won? I am happy to announce that I made it through yesterday without any cheating!
Body for Life Forum Message by Carla (29 posts) at 09:33 AM
Hey marathon, I had my "friend" this week also and as of this morning am 5 1/2 lbs down on the scale compared to Monday morning. We have to remember that it does go away! On Wednesday I had to ask my husband to hide all the peanut butter in the house, otherwise I would have *cleaned-us-out!*.
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (431 posts) at 09:34 AM
Hmmm. I wonder if all of our cycles are synch-ing up because of all the time we spend on thetracker together?!??! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (89 posts) at 09:57 AM
must be ...cuz we are all on here complaining of the same thing...ohhh the comradery(sp)
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! (8 posts) at 10:06 AM
Ha ha ha ha! I love it! Thank God for other women! I am ALWAYS hungriest the week before... last night -- meal 5 was a slice and a half of pizza (NOT ON THE MEAL PLAN!). AND it had feta -- can you say water retention? I am pulling myself through these last couple days to my free day by my teeth. Thought about just calling yesterday my free day, but I won't make it if I don't cut myself some slack tomorrow. I just keep thinking I know I'll feel better next week and not be so damn HUNGRY!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (974 posts) at 12:01 PM
I am in pain and I feel like Shi*, dragging a** and feel bloated... I am not good with dealing with PMS because I have never had it longer than a year, always been on Birth control (depo) and now i am paying the price,, Major cramps, aching and I bleed like a river.. I have never done that... I mean I have to go and get the SUPER DUPER TAMPONS, or I am changing them every 1 hour.... Hate it and hate the way I feel! Wish it would hurry and go away, seems it is every 3 weeks now? What is up with that?
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 12:13 PM
None of us is alone here...it can be stressful for us going through all this. So glad we all have each other though ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (227 posts) at 10:09 AM
Way to go Rod. I now how you feel, everytime I have run over 3 miles in 20 minutes I want to call 911. I get off the treadmill and I wonder where I am. By thoughts are all srewed up, I don't know if I am even walking straight. I am sure that the people at the gym think I am a total nut case! I bet braxton didn't get a wink of sleep last night. Sounds like he needs a cold shower. :)
Just remember everyone, that it is not how fast you can do it, but that you are constantly improving, pushing yourself to hit your 10's and sometimes the ocassional 11. I am proud of everyone for kickin' the SHIIT out of thier cardio.
Body for Life Forum Message by braxtontaigu (187 posts) at 10:52 AM
WELL, I just got back from dear Cardio. Honestly, I dreamed about cardio last night. ISn't that sad?! I woke up, and for a split second, I thought I had already done it. GEE. Anyway, I am now tied with Chris. 3.15! But I think 3.15 may be the max for the next few sessions. My stomach felt like it was about to implode or something. It was weird, yet strangely enjoyable. Anyway, I am really going to enjoy my free day tomorrow--I have beat the SHIIT out of this week!!
I want to hear other cardio reports, though! Keep 'em coming!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (227 posts) at 04:01 PM
How long is this going to go on?? I can't do SHIIT until Monday. Great job Braxton, that is so awesome. My calves are still burning from the big SHIIT I had Friday morning. I hope that no one gets hurt doing this, but I think it is so cool that everyone is just pushing thereselves a little harder. Well, I have got to go do my LBWO. I hope I have a big SHIIT on Monday. Stay Tuned.
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (141 posts) at 06:50 PM
OK OK: you guys have me totally motivated! Chris,brax, Rod, GFB marathon, coco, jenni: you guys are awesome and I am jumping in here with you to get some SHIIT done! I usually have to run with the double jogger with my 2 little boys since they refuse to go to daycare at the gym. Anyway, I got to the gym today and did 2.42 miles in my 20 minutes. I started at 6.5/6.6 for 6's, around 8.0 for 8s and then went back and forth around 8.5,9.0,and 9.5 for 9s. I kept upping .1 after my first interval. (I can't really remember the actual numbers now) Anyway, that's the best I have ever done, and I did so well because I was thinking of getting in on this thread so I can tell you guys :) ha
Anyway, you have totally motivated me and I am so excited about this cardio stuff now :)
thanks everyone!
Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (338 posts) at 07:38 PM
Holy Cow! Susan...that is awesome!
I got up to do my cardio this morning and made it about 2 minutes on the treadmill. My lower back has been giving my grief the past few days. So I opted for the spin bike instead! I need to get a spedomoter for my spin bike so I can at least beat something! Good luck to you all on monday. Can't wait to hear the report!
Body for Life Forum Message by braxtontaigu (187 posts) at 08:38 PM
Marathon, hope your back gets better. AGH!
SUSAN, you go! That is fantastic. This competition is so insane. I cannot believe how far I have pushed myself over the past week or so. My body just begs for more, though! Anyway, I go again on Tuesday, which seems like an eternity away, but I am way looking forward to my free day tomorrow. (I actually feel like I started my free day--we just had EFL chicken enchiladas--so good I could die!)
8.2 mph, 8.7, 9.2, 9.7, 10.2
8.7, 9.2, 9.7, 10.2
8.7, 9.2, 9.7, 10.2
8.7, 9.2, 9.7, 10.2, 11.6, 9.5
COOLDOWN.
That's my latest routine (that I may stick with for a little while!)
ANYWAY, keep it up, guys! This totally ROCKS!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (304 posts) at 08:46 PM
Susan That is awesome. I am so glad you have joined our little competition.
It really does help to push yourself when you are trying to compete with someone else.
You Rock,
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennigetin'fit (48 posts) at 08:54 PM
Wow! I am so not a speed runner! I decided to push myself this morning a little cuz of this thread. I started at 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5 and went 7.5 for my "10". I thought I was going to die! That only got me to 1.8 miles total. I felt like a loser with the distance compared to you all but I never have been a sprinter and never will be (that's my husband's dept.). I'll never do a marathon either but at least I'm running and by the way
I LOST 3 POUNDS THIS WEEK!!!
Jenni :)
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (141 posts) at 08:58 PM
OK:
So, I am totally competitive as well; so let's summarize the times/miles here shall we: This is too much fun, you guys are making me crazy I want to go out and do it again! What's wrong with you people......:
LADIES:
Sushu: 2.42 miles in 20 min.
Coco: 2.75 in 20 min.
Marathon:
GFB: 15:58 = 2 Mile
Jenniget: ? add yours
GUYS:
Rod: 3.08
Brax: 3.15
Chris: 3.15
Yep, this is nuts, but totally motivating...
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 01:11 AM
I love that. I think every pair of pants and short I had I could pull down without unbuttoning them. Now that I got a bunch of new pants, I can't do that any more. It is such a hassle to undo my pant and unzip.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (605 posts) at 02:51 AM
Isn't that a great feeling? Makes you think, geez how fat was I? I have this pair of jeans I used to wear when I was feeling fat. One day I went to wear them and had peel them off because they were too tight and uncomfortable, I ended up wearing overalls that day.
When I put them on they are falling off me. I put my hands in them and there was literally handfulls of fat in there at one time. Its unbelievable isn't it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (68 posts) at 02:59 AM
Well guys, I bought a new pair of jeans back in February which were two sizes smaller than my previous ones. Now, they are already getting loose! I bough them slightly tight thinking that they would be too big soon. Maybe a size smaller by June?
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 01:10 PM
LOL it IS an awesome feeling isn't it! I did the same thing, just yanked em down without thinking! Now I try to do it with all my pants! hahaha
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (305 posts) at 12:38 AM
Thanks guys...these are great...
T...going to get the magazine tomorrow...I am holding you to the no jiggle promise sista!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (605 posts) at 03:23 AM
I do plie squats. I mentioned on another post that I've noticed veins where your thigh meets your hip - sort of groin area. This is since I started doing plie squats. I do think they are helping me tone that area.
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1468 posts) at 10:04 AM
DEFINITELY Plie Squats. Your inner thighs are on fire when your done doing these :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2412 posts) at 03:14 PM
Thank you, thank you!
Well, I tried to log on and tell you all last night that my boss took me out to dinner and I was feeling a bit (but not totally) better about things, but my internet went down and I couldn't. It finally just came back up a few minutes ago.
Anyway, she apologized for keeping me in the dark (I'm her assistant program director and in that respect it affects me a bit more than the rest of the staff because I will be the new person's right hand), told me more about what was going on, and so I understand more behind her reasons for leaving and really can't blame her. She also told me that, when my contract is up (in another year), she'll probably try to find a way to bring me to where she is. I'd still like to go to Nashville next, and that's not where she's going, but she will likely end up in a pretty big market and that would be as good for me as it would for her.
There's still the matter of waiting for the new person and bracing ourselves for whatever changes will happen, but I'll save that ride on the "Crappola Bus" for when it happens. :)
You all are the best!
Jess
P.S. I had a killer LBWO yesterday and my legs are SOOOOOOOOOORE!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (305 posts) at 12:25 AM
Udenia,
I don't even know what to say...I am extremely upset that someone would take the time to make such ignorant comments. I am so proud of you, and how you have handled it. You are a strong, beautiful woman, who has made an incredible transformation, and bettered my days along the way...so THANK YOU for being the soul that you are, and don't you dare give slackers comments another thought.
(((hugs)))
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by slacker (9 posts) at 02:25 PM
My message was to booty babe directly because I thought is was proper to email her directly. Once again I was wrong.
I was responding to booty babe directly because of her comments on my last thread.
I never used the word "FAKE". I spoke my mind just as she does.
This seems to have turned into a big "stroke booty babes ego" threat.
I have learned a valuable lesson. What booty babe says is law!!! Don't question it or you will be attacked.
Have a nice weekend.
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (89 posts) at 02:49 PM
Who is this slacker anyway!!! A person who has never posted anything positive to anyone. Just someone apparently wants to start trouble . Udenia you were the person who told me about this site and you were the first person to welcome me. Being a single mom myself, what you have accomplished is amazing and needs to be commended. I look to you and many others on this site for inspiration and help. This person hasnt posted pics stats or anything else
*edit* I see pics and stats posted
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraK (17 posts) at 03:28 PM
I don't post alot! But I do read alot. One thing for sure, There are alot of great people and lots of inspiration here. BB you are the best inspiration anyone could have. Laura
Body for Life Forum Message by Knox (184 posts) at 09:57 PM
Ok, I'm not going near the "hanging appendage" statement, MOTG.....!!
And yep, Karenna, those days aren't so bad. ;)
I know it must really suck to have to be dealing with all these lifestyle changes and then have your hormones trip out on you a full week out of every month.
Like I said, I'm glad I'm a guy....I'm not hardcore enough to deal with something like that every month...
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (605 posts) at 03:07 AM
I'm feeling a bit bashful, this isn't muscle, but the other day I noticed veins in my inner thigh - kind of where your thigh meets your hip groin area.
I couldn't believe my eyeballs!!!!!!! Never, ever saw that before. Watch it'll turn out to be a varicous vein or something LOL. the reason I saw this, because just like others, I look too.
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (593 posts) at 12:48 AM
DG, I am up too! I have only been on Tracker while at work lately. Fortunately (or unfortunately), I only have work to do when someone dies so I think this is more productive than reading a magazine.
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (239 posts) at 01:01 AM
Ok tonight my sister was visiting with her first serious bf and I find my thoughts wanderingto..." I wonder if daaang girl has that little pampered chf skillet, she should get that, its good" and "I wonder if clover went rollerblading tonight?" and I wonder hove A4L is doing in hawaii? Did he get in touch with Udenia yet?" and on and on. I had to go commando today because I had not a pair of clean panties in the house, and I had to wear my socks from yesterday to workout, but I promise, I got a load of whites done so we're good for tomorow. I need professional help. I jsut get on whenever i eat, so thats not very much, right??
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 01:22 AM
Jamber, Maybe you put the laundry in before you get online? Just a thought.
I can't stop checking it myself. I think I'm missing out on a lot of good TV because of it.
Body for Life Forum Message by jess1eb (52 posts) at 02:11 AM
8AM down stairs TV on, creatine drank, computer on. I didnt even offer Ozzy (my 3 year old) a drink. He MIGHT get some breakfast in about an hour!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (605 posts) at 02:39 AM
Its 3:30 am here - look where I am!!!!! I am just getting up now - get a life, or maybe get back to sleep.
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (68 posts) at 03:21 AM
Well, It's ten o'clock in the morning for me. I got up at 8.30 to have breakfast and go to the gym straight after that. But... look where I am! I thought....just a couple of posts.... Last night I was asked by my hubby to make the bottle of milk for our little one before he went to walk the dog. Ten minutes later... he comes back and the bottle is still in the steriliser... and I think..."I better start getting that bottle ready or he's going to wonder what have I been doing.... just finish reading this thread... but suddenly you have to check in the profiles who said that, and then, you look at how much fat they have lost, and.... six minutes later the bottle is still in the kitchen untouched... and now I should be in the gym and not writing this!!!!! But... I love you guys. And now... I am definitely off!! I'll check on you later, though. LOL
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (738 posts) at 07:48 AM
jamber, yes, I have that skillet...lol. i also have ahalf of the rest of the catalog and I didn't eat any of that yummy food! yay!
This is also the first thing I do right after I check for emails from hubby :) We do the delayed email conversation every morning (until about noon or one usually), so this take up my time nicely while I am waiting for his replies :)
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (474 posts) at 08:03 AM
My husband bought me a laptop so now I can sit on the couch in front of the television and have it all! I have taught my kids how to make toast, pour their own breakfast cereal, feed the animals and dress themselves so I can sit on the tracker just a little longer. I really hope we have internet access in India. How can I go a whole week without you guys?? It will take me a month just to catch up! Maybe someone can read all the threads for each day, then post a summary for me. like, "Cheetara avoided the peanut butter today, and made her workout. Udenia leg pressed 450 pounds and was on Oprah, Tai Kee took pictures of herself in a cute size 2 dress at work, making us all wonder how we can get her job. Big Bull ran 12 miles in 20 minutes, as did all those other nuts in the cardio competition, and TNT won her first fitness competition. Jamber was finally swallowed up by her pile of laundry. No one has heard from her all day so we had to call 911 to go rescue her from under a pile of sweaty workout clothes and dirty underwear. And that was just Day 1!" I would greatly appreciate that!
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (738 posts) at 08:12 AM
ROFL! Now you got me sondering what would a recap of the day's posts really be like..lol. Oh my gosh that was so funny!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (626 posts) at 09:28 AM
Mom of three...omg, that was the funniest thing I have read in a long time!!! I am just cracking UP! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (431 posts) at 09:29 AM
DARN IT!!!!!!!!!! I missed ALLLLLL these posts last night because I actually finally did clean the house. Now I am way behind. Good thing it raining today so I can sit at the coputer all day! ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (239 posts) at 01:42 PM
I am absolutely DYING with laughter here, I can't believe we are all soo insane. The scary part is, I try to explain my problem to a non BFLer and I get some pretty horrified looks. I think I'll keep this little problem in the closet from now on. It is also a little alarming how close to reality the joke is.....AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!THE PILE IS TIPPING OVERRRRRRRRRR>>>>>
Body for Life Forum Message by Shannette22 (404 posts) at 07:29 AM
Ooooooh...Jeanie....also, a good idea! So many options! hehe. ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by njleydon (41 posts) at 04:32 PM
http://www.2hairstyles.com/
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (68 posts) at 05:03 PM
I also like it up, but not too done up, just casual and messy. It would look sexier I think. You have a lovely face anyway, so whatever you do you'll look great.
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by DrHeather67206 (8 posts) at 12:02 AM
The diet and exercise will be great for both you and your baby. You'll have to eat more than you did pre-pregnancy because it takes extra energy to grow a baby, but you should be able to just listen to your body. The exercise and proper nutrition will help prevent pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes which should add up to a nice sized baby (not too big, not too small.) Just don't over do it. You can still lift weights and do cardio to your tolerance. The firm rule is no abdominal work once you start getting big. The only real question is whether or not you'll resist the cravings. They really shouldn't be an issue so long as you're eating enough and getting proper nutrition. I assure you from my time doing OB that we wish the ladies did those things.
Body for Life Forum Message by pinkdirt (10 posts) at 12:39 AM
I am having the same concerns myself. We are going to try to have our third baby this winter as well, and I told my husband that I wanted to have all of my weight gone and good habits firmly in place befor conceiving again. You should be absolutley fine, just remember that it's Body for life, and keep your good habits going. Good luck!!
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (20 posts) at 10:22 AM
Oh, me me me! I have tested twice in the past month because I think I am getting my period back (still nursing my 10 month old and haven't seen a period in 19 months!) My husband and I want a large family (we only have 2 so far) and don't use bc for reasons of personal conviction (sorry if that is too much information for anyone, just want to make it clear just how scared/excited I was this past month because I started having symptoms like I was either getting my period or gasp! pregnant!) well as far as I know, I am not, we'll see if I get my period or what..for so long though, I have wanted to have my children close together, then deciding a few months ago that my health is more important and that I needed to lose weight i.e. starting this program. I then became somewhat terrified of getting pregnant (still am) now or anytime soon. But as others have said, if I were to get pregnant in the next six months, I know that I could continue this program at a lesser intensity and keep up the nutrition aspect with small modifications as we go along to things and that eased my mind a bit.. I gained over 70 lbs in my 1st pregnancy and 45 with my 2nd, thats how I got into this weight predicament in the first place, totally let myself go! Whew, ok sorry that got really long, but I can totally relate to not wanting to gain the weight back but from everything I have read, you can safely continue this program (without supplementation like cla and creatine, most things are not safe during pregnancy) and that is good news!
Good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (141 posts) at 01:36 PM
Thanks so much for all of your input, you have put my mind at ease....Not only am I going to strive to be a hot mom for the next 7 months, but I am going to strive to be a hot, fit pregnant mom! Now, I am excited about having a healthy fit pregnancy. maybe we should move the date up a little???
Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraK (17 posts) at 03:52 PM
Hey check out the Oxygen magazine for June. There is article in it body fit and baby safe. say you can train during pergnancy.
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (68 posts) at 05:14 PM
Say you get pregnant... Are protein milkshakes still ok to have? Just wondering....
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 01:07 AM
what about the other "I'm so strong guy"? he's curling with 40lb dumbbells, but swinging his whole body and arms to get the things up. probably actually curling about 10 lbs.
or miss "I have to talk on my cell phone on the elliptical machine", not only incoming calls, but daily outgoing calls.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (972 posts) at 05:37 AM
Ooo ooo, and swinging the weight round and round the shoulder guy. My whole rotator cuff hurts looking at him.
Body for Life Forum Message by FaithPCFL (28 posts) at 09:56 AM
my all time favorite - the "yargger"
the guy who puts so many weight plates on the leg press, I watch in horror that he may pop a knee cap. each time he presses his feet forward, I hear a very loud, " YYYYEEEEEEeeAAAaaaarrrgggghhhhh!!!"
and get this. no muscles are showing, and he must be 40%BF. take it easy, dude!
how 'bout the "I'm about to drop this barbell on my face, but don't spot me" guy.
can't forget "do every machine in the gym in 20 minutes or less" girl.
and of course, the variation of the 3 stooges - These guys do very light weights, and travel from one end of the gym to the other yelling very loudly to each other about what movie they just saw, the cool party last night, who they're dating, etc. annoying.
I guess I fit into the "older lady who thinks she's a bodybuilder" category. yeah. I could do that!
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 10:14 AM
I always like the guy who screams when he curls 30 pounds and drops it on the floor like he just lifted the planet earth in one hand. I like him because the last time I took advice from someone here and walked up next to him and curled 35 pounds and didn't make a sound! lol THAT shut him up a bit!
Then there is the chick who works out with those 2 pound weights on EVERY BODY PART!! What is she DOING?
There is also the chick who is heaver than me (now, I used to be heavier before BFL) she has been coming to the gym daily since January (good for her) with no noticable weight change at all. She works out on the elliptical only. All this is ok, good for her for sticking with it so long. The thing that kills me is this - now remember she has about 30 pounds on me - SHE WEARS A SPANDEX THONG LEOTARD! AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!! Why do they even MAKE them in my size? Thats SO WRONG!
I could write a book here - lot of weirdos in my gym. There is the guy with flaming red hair who obviously works out to look cool. He has like five friends with him, they all grunt and scream when lifting but they YELL AT EACH OTHER (COME ON YOU PUSSY, DON'T BE SUCH A WOMAN- GET THAT SHIT UP, COME ON BITCH) no kidding (sorry for the swears I hope I didn't offend anyone but thats a direct quote)
There is also this schmo who last week, worked out on the ONE MACHINE for like 30 minutes (the weight assisted DIP!) What can you DO for 30 minutes on that! I usually use the dip as my third step of the routine and I had to make it the last step because I finished my ENTIRE ROUTINE by the time this dude finished!! I was ready to smack him!
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 12:03 PM
Or the "Look How Important I Am" guy... working out takes 3 hours because of breaks to take phone calls that just can't wait, during which he parks his butt on whatever machine I was getting ready to use!!!!! Grrr...
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (15 posts) at 12:39 PM
I might have you all beat! In addition to the regular "characters" I also have "Fringee Guy" and "L'eggs Lady". Fringee is a 40+ year old guy, about 5'5", shaved head, and LOW single digit body fat. This guy is ripped. However, he insists on wearing teeny tiny tight spandex short shorts (with a purple thong I might add) and tank tops that he has cut off the lower half and then cut long strips of fringe into it. You really have to see it to believe it!
L'eggs Lady is around 50 and has wild out of control hair with a sweatband to keep it out of her face. She is always drenched in sweat from head to toe and does some strange excercises that reveal more of her than we would like to see! She is not a small woman, and wears tight short shorts with pantyhose. You can always see the top portion of the pantyhose that look different from the lower part (the part that SHOULD be hidden by clothing!).
Aren't gyms great!? Why would anyone want to work out at home and miss all this?
Stay Strong!
Chris
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 01:22 PM
One other guy, "the loud aerobics guy". In the past I have done step aerobics and this older man, probably 50-60's loves to wear spandex shorts and do all the counts really loud and yell woooooooo about every couple minutes.
One more while I'm at it. There is this guy that looks just like the oldest Brady boy from the Brady Bunch. Not how he looked then, but how he looks now. He works really hard but I can't stand to see him on the elliptical with arms. He throws his whole body around and it is SOOOOOOOOO distracting and annoying. The treadmills are behind the ellipticals and I have to find one where he is not in my line of sight. He throws my whole work out off.
Okay, enough about my gym.
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (464 posts) at 01:30 PM
BigBadBen, I call Upper Body Guy "Light Bulb Man" because they are shaped like a light bulb....teehee. My gym is FILLED with those.
We have this one guy who is definitely a flaming queen (no disrespect to anyone gay...but this guy is FLAMBOYANT!!). He comes in with his pink, torn sweatshirt (torn in a way that it hangs off one shoulder), his rolled headband (think Olivia Newton John's "Let's Get Physical), his black and teal striped bicycle shorts that hug EVERY bit of his lower body, and his little ankle socks. Oh, I forgot about the wrist bands. He's also this long, curly blond hair that always looks like it's filled with gel. He's been going to my gym for as long as I've been a member (around 7 years) and hasn't changed a bit.
That being said, he's an awfully nice guy and very friendly to everyone at the gym.
Oh, we can't forget about the pimply-faced, teenage boys who come in with their BRIGHT white tennis shoes (that look like they've never been worn), gold bracelets, backwards hats, and wife-beaters. They yell and scream at each other in a similar manner to what Monica described above, oogle at any women who fit their "ideal woman" (i.e. fake boobs, fake tan, fake nails, lots of makeup, and under 25). They spend more time talking about their great conquest that weekend (which "chick" they "nailed"), how drunk they got, and how fast their car goes rather than concentrating on their workouts.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (296 posts) at 01:51 PM
and of course theres Mad Max, part 11 guy....huge arms,usually a mohawk or some sort of fringe around the front and sides that looks FIERCE, black mouth guard (lips pulled back over it for extra scary effect)hulks through the gym shifting his eyes back and forth as he goes like he expects to be attacked by people from barter town...doesnt just drop the weights on the floor but actually PUSHES them down into the concrete...
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (296 posts) at 01:54 PM
Wait...vegasguy...Fringee doesnt own white tigers and works downtown does he?...cuz I've seen that guy.
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (431 posts) at 03:22 PM
My gym has plain old "Crazy Lady". Iswear I cant describe her any other way. She is an older woman and every day she wears checkerboard print tights, with shorts over them and a leotard. The outfit is one thing but this is her workout:
Place 15 lb dumbbells on shoulders, hold in place with arms. Stand on tippy toes in order to swing elbow up over the bar on the smith machine. Hold. Repeat with other side.
Need I say more?
Body for Life Forum Message by njleydon (41 posts) at 04:02 PM
We have Ms. Turtle Lady...she walks soooo slow on the treadmill that I swear she must have hemroids or something.
There's Sweaty Guy... after he runs on the treadmill you could wring out his shirt and fill up a bucket of water.
Then there are my favorite... He Thinks It Is Beneath Him To Clean Off His Machine After He Uses It Guy...
I stare at him and he must think I'm impressed with his buffness and his back support belt but I'm really trying to give him a signal that what would really impress me is if he would wipe of the BLEEPing machines!!!
Our gym has been invaded by all kinds of, might I say, Colorful Beings,... Ms. Fashion Queen, Mr. Hog The Machines, Look At My Tight Butt Woman, Sweatband Diva, I Can Grunt Louder Than You Man, and the list goes on and on.
I know all small towns have their characters but I think we may have more than our share.
Body for Life Forum Message by kimmypooh (6 posts) at 05:35 PM
My gym has all of the above, in various forms. But the ones that annoy me the most are the ones who don't wipe down the machines or benches when they are done with them. (You know who you are!!!) Guess they are too tired to lift the disinfectant spray bottle and paper towels from all their prior workouts. Nasty!!! There is even a sign posted asking folks to please wipe down the equipment after they are done using it. Maybe they can't read cause of all the sweat in their eyes....anyone care to donate headbands/sweatbands for my gym??? LOL
I can't wait to get back there!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by njleydon (41 posts) at 06:06 PM
OK, Survey Coming Up
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (974 posts) at 06:13 PM
I have a few of all of these at my gym, but what really chaps my a** is the petite "skinny" girls that come in "hawaiian" and very pretty,, but they can't weigh 100lbs soak and freakin wet! and silicon breasts bigger than their head, well anyway, they will come in perfumed up, enough to choke a horse, with their sweatshirts hanging off their butt and of course they are always a big bright color, roll their stretch pants down below their belly button and then roll it down some more, Heck, they might as well walk in their butt a** naked and get it over with, I am tired of the fore play! Bring it on CHICAs!
Body for Life Forum Message by njleydon (41 posts) at 06:35 PM
Booty Babe!!
I hear ya! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeanie101 (418 posts) at 07:45 PM
OMG, You Guys!!!!
I am missing out on so much by working out at home!
All I have to amuse me is the walk through visits by - Wear My Boxers Without Underwear So I Have To Constantly Rearrange The "Hardware" guy!! UGGG! SOOO not attractive!!
Although, I have heard my sister complain about "Thong Leotard With No Tights, Haven't Shaved In So Long I Could Braid My Underarm Hair" girl. (By the way, she apparently never shaves anywhere else either ... take a moment to picture THAT!!) EEEWWWWW!!
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (172 posts) at 10:24 PM
LMAO! You guys are cracking me up! I got tears running down my face from the laughter!
I'm soooo glad I work out at home! LOLOLOLOLOLOL!
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (239 posts) at 12:30 PM
I really like it, too!
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 12:39 PM
That's a great way to end the day. It almost feels like cheating. Try the EFL Chocolate Mousse as well.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (51 posts) at 12:52 PM
All of the puddings are awesome!
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 01:07 PM
whoa, what pudding? I've made the pudding from the EFL book and it came out HORRIBLE! Share your recipe!! PLEASE! I NEED chocolate!
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraK (17 posts) at 04:16 PM
rod wife needs to throw in a red shirt in his whites. So his undies will be pink. Thanks for good chuckles. Yes I have a load in dryer and washer going now. Laura
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 04:18 PM
I did my laundry....AND cleaned up my whole place. Ahhhh, free day tomorrow will be grand indeed.
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (68 posts) at 04:57 PM
Well... I'm going to make you all jealous! I just hired a nanny who is also going to do my laundry and folding for me from now on while she doesn't have to take care of my little one because he is sleeping! More time for me and my tracker addiction! WOW... a dream come true!
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (335 posts) at 05:14 PM
a nanny????????? Wow Crucky.......you can be the new Webmaster on here!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (974 posts) at 05:15 PM
Remember, thanks to all of you I AM OFF LAUNDRY DUTY for 2 months! Will have to do my reps in the kitchen! I"M IN THE KITCHEN!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 05:23 PM
My laundry is done. Did 2 loads today.
We have a unique situation here: I do my own laundry and wife does hers. Seems to work pretty good for now. We'll see what happens when we have a baby.
Body for Life Forum Message by Franciie (240 posts) at 05:38 PM
i do all the laundry 2 loads a day or more EVERY day...its never ending...NEVER i tell you.. NEVER!
:sobs: i hate laundry. I don't mind washing it or even folding it but I hate hate hate having to put it all away!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (335 posts) at 05:51 PM
I am with you Franciie on the putting it away part!!! ughhhhhhhhhh!
Body for Life Forum Message by Elsie (174 posts) at 12:30 AM
Janis
Misery loves company!!!
Are the people making these comments overweight? Do they eat badly or not exercise?
When people say things like this it's usually because they feel insecure about themselves. You wanting to become fitter, slimmer, healthier etc, highlights the fact that they too need to address these issues. You are a constant reminder of what they "should" be doing and they don't like it.
If they are happy to be unfit or overweight then so be it. But don't let their opinions hinder your progress.
Don't lose sight of your goals
Elsie xx
Body for Life Forum Message by BabeBy40 (297 posts) at 06:58 AM
I just had three family members tell me I was too skinny.
Don't let them take you down!
Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (495 posts) at 07:23 AM
Because sometimes they do not want to be left in the dust and it is comfortable to have others like you and in general america is out of shape
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (20 posts) at 10:12 AM
So true, people these days don't understand fitness, they think someone looks great as long as they don't have fat everywhere, America is probably the unhealthiest nation and one of the ones least willing to find out what it takes to change, theory of cognitive dissonance i guess..grrr.
ps janis i know you from the moms losing weight board on bc and i think it's awesome you are doing the challenge! You have lost lots and toned up before this, imagine with the help of this program! Keep it up! :)
Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraN (11 posts) at 10:41 AM
When I first started my boyfriend wasn't to thrilled. He was like you look just fine baby, of course he hasn't ever known me truely in shape. He actually told me I could loose weight as long as I didn't loose a whole lot. I politely told him, I didn't need his permission and I was going to do what I need to do to like what I see in the mirror. Well, he's seen my progress so far and actually looked at people's progress on here and although he would never admit it he's getting into it to. The other day he had to cook dinner and actually brought out the Eating for life book. I was so proud.
My philosophy is I want to look in the mirror and be excited and happy. at 160lbs I avoided the mirror. I don't care what any one else thinks this isn't about them it's about me and what I think....
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK....STAY POSITIVE
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (20 posts) at 11:29 AM
TY Everyone! I sooo am keeping with the program...even if I stayed at the same weight I feel 100% better!! Elsie I think you hit the nail on the head when you said it's a reminder of what they SHOULD be doing and they don't like it...yes the lady that keeps saying this tries every kind of diet out there to no avail....and everytime I switch my lunch, she switches hers to what I eat at lunch..lmao..too funny...now she's eating cottage cheese and yogurt at lunch @@ (rolls eyes) but then she goes home and chows down on chocolate chips and junk.
most of the time it doesn't bug me but it starts playing with your head when 2 or more females start jumping down your throat that you are loosing too much weight...freaking FEMALES!!! lol
Janis
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 04:11 PM
Mine was yestday, BBQ for lunch, a little bit of fried food and a BBQ brisket sandwich. At night I had some puppie chow, taquitos and sub sandwich. Very nice, but not too overboard. Remember don't go too crazy, it will set you back.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 04:16 PM
Puppie chow?
Body for Life Forum Message by twinmom2000 (7 posts) at 04:48 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by twinmom2000 (7 posts) at 04:49 PM
OMG! I just remembered about puppy chow from childhood growing up in IL. I have to make some of that tomorrow!! Thanks:)))
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 05:25 PM
I don't know what is in it. Powdered sugar, peanut butter, cereal of some kind???? Damn good though!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (239 posts) at 01:13 AM
I'll be the mom sitting at the computer desk at 1 am, eyes bloodshot, bowls and plates and waterbottles piling all around while her 5 little children make themselves mac n cheese and koolaid to stay alive, with boogery faces and saggy diapers. The camera won't get to god of a shot, theough because of all the laundry and unread mail piling up daily.
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (239 posts) at 01:13 AM
I mean too GOOD of a shot!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (68 posts) at 03:33 AM
I'm crying with jamber post here. You are all describing our lives pretty well. It's hilarious because we all have been there and can identify with it. I'll be the 43 year old mum who sleeps two hours less every night because of the tracker. Isn't that supposed to make you fat? LOL . I'm trying to get advice on how to get read of it not how to put it on!
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (239 posts) at 03:55 AM
Oh me tooo! I'll play the..slightly ditzy & confused kinda absent wife.. up MUCH Too late & batting her eyelashes while wondering how this all was suposed to IMPROVE her relationships..LOL! ;) hmmm could we do an episode on ADDICTIONS maybe!!
LOL!;)
N'night all!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (45 posts) at 04:40 AM
I'm in.... as the obsessive/ compulsive fat burner, reading and re- reading the nutritional values of everything I consume, when not scheming of ways to get an extra 20 mins on the treadmill. LOL
Great thread.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (972 posts) at 05:40 AM
Jamber have you been peeking in my window?
Body for Life Forum Message by stepmorjo (15 posts) at 06:30 AM
I'll be the one with the dog dancing in the back ground because he has to pee so bad, but his owner is too busy reading the tracker, he-he
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (338 posts) at 06:46 AM
As long as we're talking fastasies here...I'll be a world class marathoner whom my coaches just can't seem to push to the perfection point. Little do they know it's because i'm up all night (in the closet of course) reading and posting on tracker!! hehe
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (474 posts) at 07:50 AM
I'll be the mom whose three little girls grow up into women without her even noticing because her eyes are glued to the tracker. She finally lifts her bleary eyes from the screen long enough to send them off to college. When people complain about their teenagers, she'll say, "Oh I never had one bit of trouble with mine!"
Body for Life Forum Message by raygeo (55 posts) at 07:55 AM
I'm shooting for the role of the Nutrition Nazi. Everytime someone tries to eat sweets I'll belt out a one-liner like, "once on the lips forever on the hips or Eat one more of those and you might be able to have a heart attack right now."
Behind closed doors the tough Nazi sucks his thumb and sleeps with a Teddy Bear. And is continuousy searching the tracker sight for new one-liners.
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (738 posts) at 08:21 AM
I have no idea what character I'd be, but I'm on this darn thing enough I should be on the show! Just stick me in the corner somewhere :)
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 09:18 AM
DG, Go Sit In The Corner!!!
Hey, I'm just happy to say that to somebody that isn't one of my children! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (626 posts) at 09:23 AM
I'll play Nina Aeropostle, the distant cousin of Fitch Abercrombie who is insanely jealous of all of his money. We occasionally work out together and I introduced him to the tracker to distract him from his business so I could weasle my way into the family business and take over. Problem is, I am doing the weasling half-assed because I, too, am a closet tracker addict and can't wean myself. You see me snickering with an evil laugh as I infiltrate Fitch's business and then the next minute I get distracted and start ooohing and aaahing over Khubbard's pictures.
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (338 posts) at 09:29 AM
Oh my, you do have too much time! And quite creative!
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (431 posts) at 09:30 AM
I'll be the constantly unemplyed girl who keeps getting fired because of being on the Tracker all day at work. Yet I'll still be in the gym at 5:30 every day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (305 posts) at 09:32 AM
roflmaooooooooooo...ok, I'll play the poor lady who gets fired from her job, (because of her tracker addiction)convinces everyone she has a new "Techo-commuting" job so she never leaves the house or the tracker...one of the first episodes is of course a cliff-hanger when payday comes and "what? you don't have a job..." Tune in next week to see what happens to poor, pathetic Bflmom2004...
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 09:37 AM
I guess I'm that annoying character that everybody else admires... Though I'm still a hopeless addict, I've found employment that allows me to be on the tracker while I'm on the clock! (just watch what a cranky jerk I become when "somebody else's emergency" interrupts my fix...
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1468 posts) at 09:55 AM
Can I play the psycho with split personalities who thinks she is a goddess named Aphrodite and just stands there striking goddess poses all day long LMAO......:D
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 09:58 AM
Oh cool, ok. I'll be the panicky fat chick who thinks that everytime someone in public is laughing its because of her so that makes her workout harder so she can have the last laugh and look like a mega hottie at her wedding and stun everyone who always made fun of her before. Oh and by the way I'm fond of run on sentences!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (227 posts) at 10:11 AM
Can I be the dude who gets all the chicks. I would really have to acting then. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 10:17 AM
Are you kidding chris? I've seen your profile - I bet you get your fair share of chicks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (228 posts) at 09:29 PM
i'll be the pathetic 20 something whose freinds and boyfreind are out partying, but she's at home on the tracker b/c she has to work at 7AM then go do some SHIIT. umm, that is a little desperate.
Body for Life Forum Message by Franciie (240 posts) at 09:41 PM
Okay, I'm the SAHM with laundry baskets piled around her up..blocking the kids from seeing her...the puppy desperately looking for more dry newspaper, the kids wondering if they will ever have clean underwear IN their dressers and if they will have anything to eat other than peanut butter sandwiches.
Continually reading the message boards for any info on her husband...since she rarely sees him these days...
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (172 posts) at 09:42 PM
I'll play an extra that is always on tracker, glued to the computer screen....
then, you know, the scene from rehab where we're all being deprogramed, eyelids taped open until we can't take it anymore...."I'LL NEVER GIVE IT UP", I scream as they pry the keyboard from my hands....
LOL!
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by SondraBow (442 posts) at 11:02 PM
I'll be the crazy lady in the cubicle up front who is always munching on health food and trying to convince everyone to do BFL by showing them before and after photos on the tracker.
(Who, of course, quickly shuts the window whenever the management types emerge from their offices.) :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (157 posts) at 08:08 AM
I LOVE SAMS!!!!! That's where i buy chicken, fish, frozen veggies, protein powder and bars! HOORAY FOR SAMS!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by FaithPCFL (28 posts) at 09:45 AM
wow, Steffie, had to comment on your profile - EXCELLENT!!
Ruth
Body for Life Forum Message by DJBbodyforlife (48 posts) at 01:20 PM
SAM'S DOES ROCK!! Wow . .what a bargain. Especially all the inexpensive seasoning/spices.
THe good news about the lesson I learned was that my health club has another one 15 minutes away that is open 24/7. So I won't ever run out of time again!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (864 posts) at 12:03 AM
today I was doing my decline chest presses for my 6 rep set and at 5 reps I thought the dumbells were going to fall but I managed to get them up and then back down without too much trouble. So that's it right? muscular failure right? Nope wrong I began to push those suckers up and they felt HEAVY lemme tell ya, but I kept pushing and pushing they slowly seemed to rise (very slowly) it felt like an eternity until I finally got them to the top. Then when they did get to the top I felt my chest "pop" out. Man I gotta tell ya that felt more like an 11 or 12 not a 10. I'm "all in" BIG BULL 100% (maybe even more if that's possible).
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (474 posts) at 12:17 AM
I've always been a bargain shopper, but shopping while following BFL is a must!
Tonight, I finally bought some smaller clothes at Goodwill. I came home with 5 pairs of pants, 2 pairs of shorts, and a skirt! And I spend $40 total.
Now I won't feel so guilt about the money I spent when these will be too BIG soon!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2412 posts) at 03:07 PM
I wish we had Goodwill here. We do have Salvation Army thrift stores, but they're just not the same to me. Don't get me wrong, I can still find a pretty good bargain there, and I will shop there because I can't afford new clothes every month or 6 weeks when I go down a size, but I always liked Goodwill better. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 03:13 PM
Great idea...I actually donate a ton of great clothes to Goodwill...stuff that I never wear anymore or never wore to begin with...so you can probably find decent stuff there. There seems to be one on every block here so I might take a gander at what they got!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (605 posts) at 03:37 PM
Look up consignment shops or used clothing. Here in Canada, compared to Goodwill (which I love too - you get the BEST mens drawstring flannel jammies) the consignment shops are where you can find the deals - designer clothes, in style - WOW.
Body for Life Forum Message by ggrace (30 posts) at 12:37 AM
I have heard such differing views on this new book. I read through portions and personally found it to be a bit off. I'd love to start a thread of peoples thoughts about it...Should I be implementing BFL Women's concepts as well? Or just leave BFL alone? Let the debate begin.......
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (157 posts) at 05:23 AM
"if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
I read the original BFL first and loved it and that is what i followed. I read the BFL for Women around the 9 week mark just to see what it was about and didn't care for it. I definitely think THE BOOK (BILL'S BIBLE) is the best. I don't like how she changed the cardio part either. I am all for BFL, but i think whomever thought of the Women's version was just trying a marketing ploy to make more money. BUT....if it does get more women interested in doing BFL, then i guess it is a good thing......i just think Bill Phillips the "THE MAN" and love his version!!!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tigger (3 posts) at 07:22 AM
Hi Girls
Thanks for the topic. I am holding out to start a challenge until BFL Women hit our country. I can't find the book yet. Im in South Africa.
Stef , can youplease give me more onfo on how they changed the cardio. I did do one previous challenge Bill's way a couple of years back.
Thanks
Body for Life Forum Message by fitmaggie (27 posts) at 07:29 AM
I have the book, and it just says 30 minutes of cardio/3 x's a week.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tigger (3 posts) at 07:32 AM
Thanks :-)
Is it Interval training as well.
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (474 posts) at 07:45 AM
I own the book, but haven't read all the way through it yet. I did, however, skip right to the part where she says if you need chocolate, by all means eat a little bit of chocolate! I used to be a gorger, but I have found now that if I give myself permission, I am more likely to stick to one bite, knowing that I can eat another one at a later time. I no longer have that, "Oh I ate one bite of chocolate so the whole day is blown" mentallity!
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (157 posts) at 08:02 AM
I borrowed the book from the library, so i no longer have it to refer to. I think it just said to do 30min of cardio 3-5 times a week. I think it did mention interval training as well, but didn't go into depth. I guess if i had any advice to give it would be this....if you are standing in the book store and see both copies of the book infront of you....buy BILL'S BIBLE (as i lovingly call it). it is better written and easier to read and defines the program to "T". my opinion only. I followed the original BFL and got great results.......I doubt you would get "BETTER" results with the BFL for Women.
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tigger (3 posts) at 10:40 AM
Thanks every one!
Body for Life Forum Message by ggrace (30 posts) at 10:57 AM
I personally cannot do the 'mini chill' as BFL Women states. I can't hold myself to just one little bite of chocolate! I tried it and I went from one bite to the whole bag....too easy for me to slip. I guess you just have to know your body and go with it....I just don't understand the need to write another book? All of the women in the pictures of Bill's book seemed like they got great results doing it the original way? Does that mean there are women out there who didn't have success? That is a stat I would be curious about.
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (135 posts) at 11:09 AM
I read and think it is "so-so". It isn't as motivating to me as BFL and even EFL. Actually I was rather disappointed in it. However, I do think that it would be good some women. It is somewhat the same system but uses different wording. The testimonial are inspiring. But overall, Bill's book is much MUCH better.
Body for Life Forum Message by lambchop (5 posts) at 12:44 PM
I have read both books also.I think BFL is much easier to understand but there are some good things in For Women too. I have only been doing this a week, thanks to the inspiration of my daughter-in-law Jamber. I am liking it a lot and I am expecting to see great results!
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 01:06 PM
I bought the women's book and returned it the next day. I was TOTALLY unimpressed. They changed BFL too much and like I've said before, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Seriously, pay attention to the pictures of women before and after, a lot of those women are on the regular BFL book. That tells me that they worked BFL the OLD FASHIONED way, not the new woman with psycho hair version. Who are they trying to kid!
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (464 posts) at 01:19 PM
Here is a very comprehensive review from a woman's who has been doing BFL for years (many of you know her as Skwigg):
http://skwigg.tripod.com/blog/
It's the entry on May 4.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by Elsie (174 posts) at 01:05 AM Right, I'd like to try and put a stop to all these negative posts right now. I'm writing this in bold because I am soooooo mad!!!! Focus on your own goals and put the negative energy you're trying to spread here into your WO - that way you too might see outstanding results.
Why has the need suddenly arisen to attack people in the Top 20? This is the last place I thought I'd find people sabotaging the progress of other.
No one in the Top 20 should feel the need to justify his or her position. It makes me so mad when I read posts from people who feel they don't have the right to be there. You are there because people on this site have been inspired by something you have said or done.
Transformations are happening on the inside as well as out and so many people here have improved their lives as well as their bodies.
Constructive criticism is a must if we ALL want to achieve our goals, but there is no need to attack people publicly for doing well. Use some discretion and PM them, don't humiliate them in a thread.
Right I'm done........Exhale......
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (593 posts) at 01:16 AM
WOW, you stole my thoughts EXACTLY. I believe that if someone does not like (or believe) someone's progress then DON'T VOTE FOR THEM! If you can't say something nice....don't say it....unless it is CONSTRUCTIVE...and then it should be a PM!!!! Thank you, Elsie!
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (157 posts) at 05:11 AM
Well put ELSIE! I get tired of reading the negative posts! I hope i am never on the receiving end of one.....it would make me feel awful!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (495 posts) at 07:25 AM
Exactly
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeanie101 (418 posts) at 07:28 AM
Thank You Elsie!!!!
I wanted to say something so bad, but I didn't want to make matters worse by saying it wrong!
You Definately Said It Right!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1468 posts) at 10:01 AM
AMEN Elsie. That was worded perfectly. You have voiced what so many here are thinking. Thank You for making yourself heard loud and clear. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (271 posts) at 10:15 AM
AMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNN!!!
Thank you for this post!
Corinnne
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (227 posts) at 10:18 AM
You Go Girl!! I am personally sick of all the negative crap that has been floating around. I try to see the good in people, I like to have a positive attitude.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (227 posts) at 10:18 AM
You Go Girl!! I am personally sick of all the negative crap that has been floating around. I try to see the good in people, I like to have a positive attitude.
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 10:19 AM
WOW, I know I've been absent a lot lately but I DEFINATELY missed something! I'm glad I didn't see any of that stuff! Elsie, good for your for being so honest. Sometimes its hard to be that way!
Body for Life Forum Message by DJBbodyforlife (48 posts) at 10:19 AM
I concur 110% Elsie. I am self employed and none of my friends/family etc are doing BFL. Soooo, I come here for my inspiration, knowledge, etc.
I think anyone just doing BFL deserves congratulations. Let us positive trackers OUTWEIGH the negative folks!
Everyone have an aweomse day. .and be ALL IN!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1250 posts) at 01:04 PM
thank you!!!!
I was beginning to feel guilty about being there, but I like being there, it's a very rewarding feeling to be noticed, liked, admired or whatever got me there.
and I am very honored to be there!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Tina (4 posts) at 01:54 AM
Hello everyone!
I have been a spectator for too long. It is time to come out of the shadows and join the team. I have been reading these forums and watching all of you transform your bodies for months. You are all wonderful people and I feel like I already know most of you. You are all so supportive and encouraging of one another. I guess it's time to admit that I can't do this on my own and I need some encouragement.
I have been doing BFL off and on for years. I saw great results, but quit before I could achieve my goals. I have since gained it all back. I have been back on BFL for the most part since January but very frustrated that I have not seen many results. I admit that until 2 weeks ago I had not been following it perfectly but I thought I should have seen some results after 4 months. I had been going to curves 3-4 times a week, weight training off and on and my eating habits have changed drastically since the first of the year. I am beginning to think there is something wrong with me. I am seeing some muscle definition but all my clothes fit exactly the same and the scale hasn't budged and measurements have only moved a tiny bit. I am not giving up, though. Something has got to give soon or I am going to scream. My husband thinks it is because I don't eat enough. I do have a hard time getting in more than 3 or 4 meals in a day. I just get busy and forget to eat and I have a very small appetite. Anyway, thanks for listening. Sorry this is so long. You guys are great!
P.S. I only have 4 months until Cabo. HELP!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (239 posts) at 04:00 AM
Well, I'll be the first to say... you've come to the right place!! Jump in... get into your program -the BFL program...;) check in here & GO FOR IT!! we'll support ya~!
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (593 posts) at 04:35 AM
Okay, first things first...do you have the BFL and EFL books? If you don't run (don't walk) to your local Walmart, bookstore, online, or wherever you can get them. They are the "bibles." If you only do part of the program, you will only see part of the results. Granted, eating BFL/EFL style is 80% of the battle; however, you NEED to do the workouts in order to feel the difference. I am talking mentally and physically. We are here to support you. Once you take that first leap of faith, you will be glad that you did.....and.....you will never turn back. BTW, your hubby is right! You need to consume your 6 meals/day (and drink water until your eyeballs are floating). They are not huge meals, so you can do it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (157 posts) at 05:08 AM
Welcome Tina! This site is a great place to be! We are all here for you to help you along in your journey!! Don't hesitate to ask for guidance if you feel the need.... we all do at some point!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeanie101 (418 posts) at 07:36 AM
Hi Tina,
Welcome to the nut house!! (Opps, did I say that?) LOL, just kidding!!
You will find tons of support and encouragement here, from lots of great people.
By the way, I have the same problem with remembering to eat. I cook in bulk on Sundays and package it in meal sized portions so I don't need to waste time cooking each meal, just pop in the microwave. (I'm soon going to need another fridge just for my BFL stuff!). I bought a little alarm clock at Walmart and when I eat a meal, I set it to go off when I need the next one! My husband thought it was pretty sad to need an alarm to remind you to eat, but it's been working great so far.!!!.
Good Luck!!
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (474 posts) at 07:42 AM
Tina, I too went to Curves for several months, but eventually it just wasn't challenging enough for me so I joined the gym instead. the cardio part of BFL can't be accomplished at Curves so you may need to find another way to do it. Can you walk or run outside? Running, biking, and the cross trainers seem to bring th most results for people. Welcome! and i hope you find all the encouragement and support you need to be successful!
Kim
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (305 posts) at 09:37 AM
Welcome
Tina...so glad you decided to jump on in...be careful what you ask for though, addiction is swift, and comes on suddenly.lol
Hugs
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by Tina (4 posts) at 12:20 PM
Thank you all for your words of encouragement and support.I do not have the EFL book yet, but I see you guys talk about all the wonderful recipes from it all the time. I will get one. I think I will give up curves. I do have a stationary bike I use often and when the weather permits I would like to start running. I will probably have to start with a jog/ walk routine for a while. I did try jogging last week and could only go 3 minutes before I thought I was going to die. My chest hurt so bad. I am in such bad shape. I would like to get a tread mill so I don't have to rely on the weather. Thanks Again, Tina
Body for Life Forum Message by Tinuz (10 posts) at 07:11 AM
I have been talking to my boss about BFL I figured he was just listening to be a nice guy and not really listening.
So the other day i was busy pulling a mold and wasnt paying attention to the clock. I hear a tap on the press and look up to see him. He said "Your missing something."
So I look at him and then back at the press. "No the press is fine, You need to go eat i can finish up, no dont argue I can see this thing your doing is improtant to you, so go eat a little work wont kill me."
I was awe struck frist that he was actualy listening to what i had to say and the he made sure i got my meal.
Later he told me "Son I havent seen you so worked up about anything like you are about this.So I will do what i can to keep you on track"
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeanie101 (418 posts) at 07:25 AM
Tinuz,
That is great!! :D
You're lucky, most bosses wouldn't even be happy about the need to break to eat regularly, let alone make sure you do! What an AWESOME boss!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeanie101 (418 posts) at 07:26 AM
by the way .... I LOVE APPLES! (LOL) :D
Body for Life Forum Message by twirish1 (12 posts) at 07:28 AM
Wow, that's awesome! When you get support from places you never expected, I think it really motivates you and encourages you to do your best. What a great feeling!
(that's why I love this site! there's always support here when you need it!)
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (474 posts) at 07:53 AM
Your 6 year old daughter's first words she could read were "Body for life", and any picture of a person in a bikini is a "Body for life girl". She also likes to trace Bill Phillips' picture from the cover of the journal. there are several of those floating around the house! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1250 posts) at 10:22 AM
You know you are a tracker junkie when:
Your husband says, Ok, I fixed your tractor, you can get back on it now
and you thought he said, I fixed the tracker, you can get back online now!!
GET*HER*DONE!!!!! heheheheh
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (89 posts) at 10:27 AM
When you get up at 3:30 in the morning just to post something.....
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1250 posts) at 10:33 AM
oh my goodness, Toni220, do you do that, hehehehe, I found somebody worse then me, hehehehe!! that's funny, I love it!
GET*HER*DONE!!
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 12:06 PM
...when you ignore everything else you have to do and stay stuck to the computer in case you miss anything...only thing you get up for is to eat and pee.
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (738 posts) at 12:15 PM
sturdays suck for me. Apparently it's the day where the state the house has gotten into during the week of neglect comes crashing down on me and I run around yelling about "how can it get so bad so quick?" I much prefer the week day blinders, where not being able to see the rest of my computer desk is apparently ok and as long as i have clean dishes to eat off of and clean clothes to wera, life is good. For some reason, saturday is different.
And Lord help us all if my phones are dead when my husband is supposed to call me. (Like they were this morning! Man, I hate our phones, they never hold a &#%$ charge)It just doesn't make for a very good day. :( But somehow I manage to bitch about the state of my house while still sitting here posting..lol. I need help. Nanny? maid? intervention? anyone?
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 01:15 PM
Hello, my name is Monica and I'm a trackeraholic. I find myself going through withdrawl during the week because I can't get online as often anymore. I also find myself posting something and hitting refresh every 10 seconds to see if anyone has responded to me! lol, I need my fix!
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 01:16 PM
Oh yeah, and when I start referring to you guys as my friends to people I know. Like, oh yeah, a friend of mine told me about..... Its pretty sad when you guys are the only friends I have!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (296 posts) at 01:41 PM
Does that mean we can all come to the wedding? *wink*
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! (8 posts) at 01:46 PM
This is how addicted I am -- I can't keep it contained -- whenever I see something too funny for words, or really inspirational, I quick copy it and email it to all my friends who are already sick of hearing about me rave about BFL!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (718 posts) at 02:55 PM
You're on disablity but think that you may have recovered enough to go back to work in a few months...but you shudder at the thought of trying to take on a full time job AND still be a 'trackie'...
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 03:11 PM
Jim, too funny!
What was my life like before the tracker....hmmm, couldn't have been as fulfilling since I didn't have all of you in my life!
Monica, I keep pressing the refresh button too. Oh God, this is getting out of control. I'm starting to multi task though. This morning I made a protein shake, cleaned up my whole place, did the laundry and still kept up with the tracker
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (974 posts) at 03:44 PM
Monica, Your just too funny, but I am a trackeraholic as well, I can not go one day without getting on and if something is exciting going on, heck I am on every hour because I work at a desk, it is easy for me to flip back and forth between work and my other LIFE!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (335 posts) at 05:29 PM
Addicted to Tracker???
I wonder if there is any good group therapy out there formed by former Tracker addicts?
We can't be the first ones...can we???
There must be others who have gone before us...aren't there???
Have we taken this thing to a new "art" form???
Maybe I am just typing stuff to some webmaster that is playing with my mind like the guy on the TRUMAN SHOW!!!....am I???
SUDDENLY I FEEL PRESSURE TO COME UP WITH MOTIVATIONAL STUFF JUST TO KEEP EVERYBODY PUMPED UP AND ALLLLLLLLLLLLL-INNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!
I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
BULLISH ON TRACKER
Body for Life Forum Message by Franciie (240 posts) at 06:16 PM
When you sit here listening to the kitchen timer go off upstairs, and you don't want to go turn it off yet you KNOW its annoying the dog and kids...
Body for Life Forum Message by Dawnie (84 posts) at 06:35 PM
I knew I was addicted when I was spending more time on here than my teenage kids were spending on MSN.
House work is slacking, My husband say my attention to him is lacking....I sure hope he doesn't start packing:) lol.
I love this site, it's funny, inspirational, and you are the only people that understand me when I talk about hitting my 10's and doing my HIIT.
Dawn
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (141 posts) at 08:00 PM
when you are moving in 2 weeks and have nothing packed because you have no time.....yet, spend 2 hours a day reading and writing posts!
I need to set a limit for myself...
OK, I am off to pack a box or 2..
Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (135 posts) at 08:06 PM
You know you're a tracker junkie when you take your laptop to bed with you!
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (172 posts) at 09:21 PM
when you get annoyed at your boss when she asks you to schedule a meeting, call a/p or heaven forbid-GO TO A MEETING! UGH! LOL
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 09:26 AM
I have never been a runner, and I have never been fast. Back when I played football I was an offensive lineman. Coaches were more interested in my being a brick wall than being fast. The fastest mile I had ever run was about 12 minutes. Strength was never a problem, speed just wouldn't come.
One of my goals for this challenge was a 10 minute mile. I know many of you are faster, but this is faster than I've ever been before.
At any rate, I did it!!!!!!!!
My ten minute mile happened between 8:02 and 8:12 this morning.
One goal down, four to go! I'm "all in" today!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by spartankf (579 posts) at 09:27 AM
WOOO HOOOO!!
Congrats on your accomplishment, cruz!
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (431 posts) at 09:31 AM
That is great!!! Being a "slower" runner myself I know the 10 minute mile is a huge milestone to break. Awesome job and keep it up! You'll be running 9:40s in no time!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1468 posts) at 09:57 AM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTY WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (67 posts) at 10:14 AM
AWESOME!! That's so great!! I understand about not being the bionic runner...so that is great that you completed one of your goals. (I am a slow runner but can run forever, so I can totally understand). WAY TO GO and keep up the good work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Franciie (240 posts) at 05:40 PM
Honey,
i am soo proud of you. You are an inspiration to me and I hope that I can achieve my goals as well as you are doing.
I love you very very much
your devoted wife :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (605 posts) at 05:42 PM
Wow - what an accomplishment.
I especially loved how you posted it.................My ten minute mile happened between 8:02 and 8:12 this morning.
Excellent!
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by njleydon (41 posts) at 05:53 PM
I can't run a 10 minute block let alone a mile!!
(Bowing down...) "I'm not worthy."
WAY TO GO!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2412 posts) at 06:06 PM
AWESOME!!!!
The only way I'd be able to run a mile in 10 minutes is if someone were chasing me. With a machete. And beets.
I hope that wasn't the case with you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (974 posts) at 06:09 PM
good job, wish I could run! I felt you feel great!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (605 posts) at 06:13 PM
J-Dub - uh, uh, not me I'd run then turn around & grab the machete & beets.
Me thinks I gotta do a run a bit more.
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (20 posts) at 06:52 PM
WHOOHOOOOO that is AWESOME!!!
Feels great doesn't it?? WTG!!!
Janis
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeanie101 (418 posts) at 07:53 PM
Cruz,
Congratulations on reaching your goal!!
That must feel wonderful!
J-Dub,
The Machete I got, but BEETS???
Personally I can run REALLY fast ... away from housework!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (335 posts) at 08:41 PM
That has got to feel AWESOME!!! A couple of months from now you will look back and laugh at the fact that you ran that slow....cause you will be running 9 minute miles.......JUST YOU WATCH!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 08:56 PM
It feels pretty awesome. Other than my legs being sore I've been on a high all day long. That is, until this last emergency run... why they think a medic from the desert should be the first medic on scene at a water rescue is beyond me... [shudder]
Body for Life Forum Message by Franciie (240 posts) at 08:58 PM
::giggles::
welcome to GA honey!
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (172 posts) at 09:50 PM
RIGHT ON! What an awesome acomplishment! Congrats on meeting a goal! WOOOHOO!
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by tricia (102 posts) at 11:17 PM
Congrads on hitting your goal! That is awesome! Good work!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (718 posts) at 11:38 PM
Way to go buddy! That's incredible! I'm so happy for you!
BTW -- You ARE a runner now! Welcome to the club!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (67 posts) at 09:34 AM
Good Morning everyone...Happy Saturday. Got all measured and weighed and took my week 8 photos. Didn't lose any weight from week 7 to 8, but still losing inches. I feel great...and I think the pictures reflect that. I love the way I feel...really strong and HAPPY!!! I love being able to come to BFL tracker and read/talk to my fellow BFLers. Thanks to everyone for the continued support and laughs. Ya'll have kept me sane (sometimes insane too!!). So far, during this challenge, I have endured a few minor injuries, but continued on strong. I also had a major happening in my life.... I GOT ENGAGED!! I am getting married in December in Kauai (Booty Babe...you near Kauai??), so of course there was some celebrating going on around the engagement time. Anyhow..enough chatting. Thanks everyone for your continued support. I would not be able to do this without you guys. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by FaithPCFL (28 posts) at 09:38 AM
wow! amazing transformation so far! are you just amazed at how much food we can eat and still lose inches!?? You are such an inspiration! Keep it up!
Ruth
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (431 posts) at 09:40 AM
You are doing great!!!!!!! You are smaller all over, look at that side shot! Keep up the amazing job and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (305 posts) at 09:43 AM
Kana...WOW...you are doing sooooo great!! I can really see such a great difference...look at that incredibly shrinking waist of yours!! Yahooooooo girl! Can't wait to see what the next 4 weeks do for ya...go girl
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1468 posts) at 09:50 AM
OH WOW KANA!!!!! Your doing a freakin kickass job here. Look at you!!! WOW your shrinking EVERYWHERE. I LOVE the smile in your week 8 pic too. Thats says it all. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
:D
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (338 posts) at 09:56 AM
All I can say is...HOLY CRAP! Girl you look awesome! I can't believe the difference between week 0 and 8!
You can tell you have been working hard! Congrats to you for the change and also on your engagement!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (89 posts) at 10:06 AM
Whoa!!! what a transformation!!
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (20 posts) at 10:08 AM
I remember your before pics from a few weeks ago when you started because I am very similar to your shape/weight, and I am starting week 7 today..all I have to say is if I have the results you got at week 8 to look forward to next week, I am freakin' out excited! Congratulations on your progress so far, you look great (and happy!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 10:10 AM
You're doing great and lookin' good. Keep up the good work. I can really see big changes.
Body for Life Forum Message by DJBbodyforlife (48 posts) at 10:13 AM
Kana,
You look awesome. Keep it up!!!! 4 weeks to go in C1. .you can do it. . .
:-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (227 posts) at 10:15 AM
You are doing a great job, keep pushing yourself. Keep eating clean and you will see the results.
Body for Life Forum Message by Angel_Strength (4 posts) at 10:16 AM
Great job Kana! You look like a totally new person. I can't wait to see your week 12 photos. Keep up the GREAT work.
Body for Life Forum Message by RedJen (57 posts) at 10:17 AM
You look great and your right the smile in your 8 week picture says it all! Wonderful progress! Fabulous job girlie!
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (135 posts) at 10:32 AM
I love this plan. It is amazing how we loose inches and our body reshapes even if nothing drops on the scale. You already look like a different person. Way to go and keep up the great work.
Body for Life Forum Message by m7s7frost (41 posts) at 10:45 AM
You look downright AMAZING!!!... already. Just wait for another four weeks. I canNOT WAIT to see your 12 week pictures. Keep up the great work.
Congratulations on your continuing transformation AND your engagement!!
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (20 posts) at 11:16 AM
WOW WOW WOW!!! Looking GREAT!!!
That's VERY inspiring!!! THANKS!!
Janis
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (77 posts) at 11:18 AM
OMG I guess it is a happy Saturday you look great what progress and that smile shows it all keep up the good work!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (974 posts) at 11:53 AM
I think your doing a great job, you can certainly tell in your face! Your smile tells it all. Keep striving to be the best! good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (974 posts) at 11:55 AM
Oh didn't see the last part of your thread, that is the main island correct? I am the island of Oahu, so just catch a ferry and we can LUNCH!
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 12:00 PM
You look great, keep up the good work!! And congrats on the engagement!
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (157 posts) at 12:06 PM
Great job so far! You are shrinking all over! I see a much happier looking person in those pix! Keep it up!!!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tina (4 posts) at 12:32 PM
You look great! You are an inspiration to all of us who are struggling. Can't wait to see you in four more weeks.
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (141 posts) at 01:55 PM
WOW! 10 pounds in 8 weeks, that is terrific, you are doing awesome and you are shrinking shrinking shrinking....... way to go
Congrats on the engagement, that is so exciting!
:)
Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (67 posts) at 03:32 PM
Thanks everyone (as always!!) for your continued support. Like I keep saying, and I've always said....I would be LOST without all of you. I MEAN IT!! All of you are MY inspiration. THANK YOU!!
Body for Life Forum Message by powermom (25 posts) at 03:40 PM
wow, i can't wait to see your 12 week pics! you look great...and as the others said..your smile tells it all!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (68 posts) at 04:25 PM
Well done girl! You look great already. You wait to week 12! Your smile may just take over the whole photo! Just let us know when you put it up.
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (474 posts) at 04:35 PM
Holy Smokes Girl--You have made great progress!!! Way to go!
And congrats on your engagement too!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraK (17 posts) at 04:38 PM
wow!! awesome job.
Body for Life Forum Message by lambchop (5 posts) at 04:41 PM
You look great! big change for you.
Body for Life Forum Message by njleydon (41 posts) at 04:54 PM
You've earned the starring role in "The Incredible Shrinking Woman"
lol
Standing Ovation!!
"Applause"
Curtain Call Please
Body for Life Forum Message by ejsombathy (269 posts) at 05:00 PM
Great job! you are doing awesome!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (335 posts) at 05:12 PM
Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaana.....wowzer!!!
lovin the changes.......
very impressive.....BULL
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 10:17 AM
I know sugar free candy can really wreak havoc on the body. DON'T EVER TRY EATING A WHOLE BAG OF SUGAR FREE JELLY BEANS! ESPECIALLY AT WORK! Is it the sugar substitute or something else that causes the problems?
I made toast this morning with cinnamon and Splenda and was wondering if I'm going to have problems the rest of the day now.
Body for Life Forum Message by RedJen (57 posts) at 10:21 AM
I was reading in my oxygen mag this morning that splenda just goes through you so don't eat large amounts of it. I have had a bad tummy ache from eating too many sugar free candies so I stopped buying them!:P
Body for Life Forum Message by braxtontaigu (187 posts) at 10:54 AM
Yeah, I noticed this when I drank a Diet Coke w/Splenda. It was tasty, but I shouldn't have had all 20 oz. at one time! yikes.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 12:04 PM
yes it does that to me too. if you just put a bit on your toast though i think you should be fine.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1250 posts) at 01:01 PM
oh, that's the problem, Hubbby made me some kool-aid with Splenda and I didn't drink it,( stick to my water) but my daughter did and she has been going all week,like 2 to 3 times a day, it's all the splenda in the koolaid, and she is just drinking away, hehehehe
wait til I tell her, oh my!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (464 posts) at 01:13 PM
Sugar alcohols (the stuff in sugar free candy) will cause a lot of GI problems in some people. It doesn't affect me too much, but some will bloat up, get gas, and have diarrhea. I don't think it's Splenda, as that's nothing more than a derivative of sucrose. But the stuff like mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, lactitol, isomalt, and maltitol can do it to you!
Here is a great article from Yale on sugar alcohols:
http://www.ynhh.org/online/nutrition/advisor/sugar_alcohol.html
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (296 posts) at 01:39 PM
it's maltitol....if I eat anything with that stuff in it, in about a half an hour I look like Violet Beauregarde...you could roll me out the door...I really should quit eating that stuff...someday.
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 10:28 AM
HOLY MOLEY GIRL!! I looked at your profile a few minutes ago (Last I looked was a long time ago) YOU LOOK AWESOME!! Your legs are so sexy!!! HOLY COW! I want my legs to look like yours!!! You have changed SO DRAMATICALLY!! ROCK ON GIRL! You're SUCH AN INSPIRATION!! I'm so blown away! Good work!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (540 posts) at 10:28 AM
HOLY MOLEY GIRL!! I looked at your profile a few minutes ago (Last I looked was a long time ago) YOU LOOK AWESOME!! Your legs are so sexy!!! HOLY COW! I want my legs to look like yours!!! You have changed SO DRAMATICALLY!! ROCK ON GIRL! You're SUCH AN INSPIRATION!! I'm so blown away! Good work!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tina (4 posts) at 12:40 PM
Just looked at her profile. She does look awsome. Congratulations on an awsome transformation, Elsie. Hope I can follow in your footprints.
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (67 posts) at 12:50 PM
Yes...Elsie has done an awesome job!! WAY TO GO ELSIE...keep up the great work. You look great. You have toned up a lot and lost inches. You are a great inspiration to us all.
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (141 posts) at 01:38 PM
Ditto, I just checked her out again,
Elsie: You are doing awesome and you have some ABS girl!
Body for Life Forum Message by DJBbodyforlife (48 posts) at 10:32 AM
I am a newbie and have found out just how much this tracker website and all of your help is needed. I also purchased Bill's Success Journal. Couldn't live without that either.
I am just finishing week #1. I have learned more about nutrition and fitness in 1 week than I think I knew in my prior 33 years of existence.
My mom is 65 and I stop out to see her pretty often. She isn't going to take BFL up anytime soon, however, I have educated her to watch her sodium intake, to read labels, etc.
Now when I stop out, she always has something new to show me! How she bought low sodium this/that. When I stop out for supper she plans a EFL meal for me and she eats one as well. A few nights ago, she had a grilled skinless chicken breast, steamed veggies and barley.
:-) We all can help other's!!!!!!!!
I am out!!! Have to get back to work. .but thanks to everyone for being my daily inspiration and proving that all this hardwork and effort will produce results!!! Make it a great day!
DJB
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1250 posts) at 01:11 PM
This site is Wonderful
I was certified by both ACE and AFAA
for areobic Dance, had alot to learn to pass the exams, like Exercise Physiology, anatomy and kinesilogy, nutrition and health screaning, But Thanks to this site, I am still learning all the time and refreshing myself on things I had forgotten.
Thanks Tracker Members, Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (20 posts) at 11:14 AM
Here are my 4 week pics..does anyone see anything diff?? I am squinting and spinning around in circles and then trying to focus on the screen again to see if I see any changes but they are hard to find..lol
Thanks for looking
Janis
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (67 posts) at 11:18 AM
Yes....Wow...your abs are toned up and your legs are slimmer. You face looks slimmer too!! Good job. I think it's hard for ourselves to see changes since we see ourselves every day. You look awesome. Keep up the good work. I love your smile!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (212 posts) at 12:03 PM
Tons of difference...keep it up!! You're looking great.
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (141 posts) at 01:57 PM
Holy smokes! You are one hot momma :) It's only been 4 weeks girl and you are toned and slim! Way to go.
I can't wait to see your final pics, geez!
Great job
:) Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (174 posts) at 02:08 PM
Most definitely there are differences. Great job! Keep it up!
Body for Life Forum Message by BettyBoop82 (1 posts) at 02:16 PM
I TOLD you there was a difference!!!!!!
Your ASS looks teenie tiny now ;)
Great Job woman!!!!
~Rose
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (266 posts) at 02:23 PM
Your mid-section is really tightening up. Looks like that six-pack is about a week or two away. Great job, keep it up!
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (20 posts) at 03:34 PM
TY Everyone for all your inspirational comments!! I think it's hard to look at pics of yourself and see results kwim? I see maybe little changes but I'm glad you guys see some diff's too!
Thank you!!
8 more weeks of the challenge!!! BRING IT ON!!!
Body for LIFE ROCKS!!!!
Janis
Body for Life Forum Message by powermom (25 posts) at 03:37 PM
lookin' good...keep up the great work!
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (20 posts) at 12:14 PM
uhhh hi everyone...this is TMI but Dh just told me he hasn't had a BM since Wednesday..he is wondering if he is not eating enough food...I think maybe n