lol! happy happy...here ya go
my first year is june 8th!Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (36 posts) at 04:10 PM
yes - yes - yes! GLOVES ARE A MUST! they really do help lift better and heavier! I too leave my rings at home. The back of the glove is great for wiping off the beads of sweat on the forehead from lifting so hard :)
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 11:57 AM
Happy Anniversary! It will be my 2nd wedding anniversary June 14 and I was teasing my husband last night about what he had planned for it LOL Have a wonderful day and congratulations :)
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (136 posts) at 12:00 PM
Congrats! My 2 year wedding anniversary is next week (the 24th). Good month to be married in!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (318 posts) at 12:01 PM
lol! happy happy...here ya go
my first year is june 8th!
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (610 posts) at 02:10 PM
Happy Anniversary. Our 2nd is on June 7th.
Body for Life Forum Message by Elsie (202 posts) at 02:38 PM
Ahhh......HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!
It'll be my second anniversary on 6th September. Gosh the time goes so quickly!!!
Do you have any wedding photos on your pc? Would love to see some (if it's not too much trouble).
Sorry for asking, but I love looking at wedding photos
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (83 posts) at 03:12 PM
Well, it would be my 13th wedding anniversary in October. WOW! That makes me sound pretty old compared to all of you on your first or second anniversaries, but after this long (18 years together) there are so many things we've gone through together... it's brilliant to share so many good times together. OMG I'm talking to myself! Have a great anniversary whatever you do!
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by tallscubagirl (194 posts) at 03:44 PM
lol. my 2nd anniversary for being divorced it this next weekend.
Happy anniversary to you all, so happy for you.
Body for Life Forum Message by one more time (8 posts) at 07:35 AM
Thanks. I'll check it out. I've decided to try a jump rope until I get a replacement.
Body for Life Forum Message by one more time (8 posts) at 07:37 AM
Rhia, what model do you have?
Body for Life Forum Message by srhablinski (5 posts) at 02:32 PM
I have the Life Fitness Brand X3i, expensive but worth it! We have 3 people working out at least 5 days a week on it! No problems for over 1yr.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rhia (123 posts) at 04:38 PM
http://www.iconfitness.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=979&prrfnbr=565733&cgrfnbr=10672#
this is the one i got
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 05:09 PM
Precor 5.33
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This is the one I want to get. Its 3,000 but worth it.
Body for Life Forum Message by stepmorjo (20 posts) at 09:42 AM
I just posted my 5 week pictures and I can't say I am seeing much change. My weight has stalled as well. I have read some things about cutting recently. I am assuming that helps to get more defined muscles. I am looking to do that now, how is it done? Or do I have to wait until I reach a certain BF? I seemed to have hit a plateu, but am lifting as heavy as I can.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Stephanie
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (68 posts) at 10:04 AM
You look good you and you have 6 more weeks I would not worry.
Week 6 is to early for cutting you should focus on fat burn your hiit add 25 moderate after 20 min. as long as it does not affect your 10s with your upper and lower workout. You can go to www.bodybuilding.com they have lots of question answers even some based on BFL.
Good luck
Mari
Body for Life Forum Message by curvature (6 posts) at 10:06 AM
Cutting is basically trying to lower your bodyfat without losing any muscle. Bodybuilders or people who lift weights a lot will talk about "cutting" and "bulking". I've heard them say you can't lose fat and build muscle (bulk) at the same time, but I think the BFL program is pretty much proof that you can.
To cut, you need a calorie deficit, work out, and lose body fat. To bulk (like a weight lifter does, I guess), you eat more calories than you need to build muscle, but you also gain fat.
From most of the things I've read, a lot of people start with something like BFL. From there, they may decide to do a cut cycle, then a bulk cycle to build up muscle, then cut again to whatever BF% they want to define their muscles.
I think I'm rambling now. Anyway, that's just info I've picked up, I'm sure I'm missing stuff there.
Also, I think your pics look great. I can see some definite changes there. Congrats :)
Body for Life Forum Message by stepmorjo (20 posts) at 05:43 PM
Thanks ladies,
so... How does a cut cycle differ from your normal BFL?
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:11 PM
Good day all my fellow BFLers!
In am in week 6 and my BF hasn't budged since week 3....! Is this normal? It is at 20.6% now and my goal is to get it down to 15-16% by the end of week 12. I know it is entirely possible to attain that goal since some of you ladies have already done it and you all look fabulous by the way!! Anyway, any help, comments, etc would be much appreciated.
My workouts are by the book although I do 25 minutes of steady state cardio after my 20min. HIIT 3x a week.
Here's what I typically eat:
M1: 1 egg, 2 egg whites, 1/3c. oatmeal w/apple cooked in.
M2: baked chicken breast w/wheat germ & parmesan crust, 1/3c. brown & wild rice, 1c. sauteed kale.
M3: 3 egg whites, 1c. strawberries
M4: EFL meatloaf, 3oz. sweet potato, 1c. plain steamed brocolli.
M5: protein powder, water, frozen berries, 1Tbl. flax oil
Thanks for your help guys.
Beverley
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:21 PM
TTT :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:38 PM
What? No one? :-(
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 12:43 PM
Change your HIIT Routine up . When I had this problem I went to 2 min at level 5. 2 min at level 9 for the 20 min. Then for the final 2 min (18-19) I did level 9 for one of those and 10 for the last min. That worked out great for me.
T
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (102 posts) at 12:48 PM
sorry supergirl I am a too new and also having BF not budging issues also. Just wanted to ask can i eat at your house???Wow you are doing a fantastic job on eating...
K:)
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:49 PM
Cool, thanks T~N~T, I will try that for sure.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:55 PM
Too cute T~N~T's-Mom! I am fortunate to have a lot of time at home to be able to cook for myself and not have to rely on bars or shakes too much. Plus I cook stuff for a few days so it's one day of cooking every few days. I do like my menu, it's healthy and I'm actually enjoying my food "clean".
Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (36 posts) at 04:05 PM
You might want to get some feedback on the type of body fat analysis you are using. I spoke with a trainer at my gym when I used the handheld device that sends a current through your body to measure body fat (similar to the scales that measure it). she told me that there is a considerable margin of error when using these. Not sure what you used but try some different methods if possible and see how the results come out.
Body for Life Forum Message by personalizeabook (878 posts) at 12:13 PM
Hello Everyone!
Yet again, it seems like I haven't been here in ages! I do lurk around and read some of your posts and it's so nice to see everyone work so hard, keep hitting those 10s ! :)
Just thought I'd share with you a little bit of excitment, check my little "spotlight" page on Monica Brant's website! It's soooo cool!
http://www.monicabrant.com/stars/spotlight.php?13
Hope everyone is doing great.
Your BFL Buddy,
Carole
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:18 PM
That is so great. Congratulations, you deserve to be in the spotlight!
Body for Life Forum Message by Franciie (262 posts) at 12:18 PM
WOW
Way to go!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 01:35 PM
Carole, that is AWESOME! I'm sending you a PM, I might know someone who can get you started in the right direction for a figure competition, because she just did her first one herself!
Jess
Body for Life Forum Message by tricia (132 posts) at 01:53 PM
AWESOME!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 02:26 PM
Freaking Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!
Again, what an amazing transformation and so nice to see you recognized for such.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 03:20 PM
OMG YOU ROCK CAROLE!!!!!!! WOHOOO you must feel great!
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (83 posts) at 03:28 PM
Wow! You are famous! I can't wait for you to post the article of your first figure competition success! Keep going girl! You'll get there!
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 03:33 PM
awesome. I know you are soooo Proud
Congratulation!!!
GET*HER*DONE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by powermom (57 posts) at 03:39 PM
Carole..that is so cool! I know that you're going to achieve those goals!
Way to go girl...what an inspiration you are!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (19 posts) at 03:42 PM
Carole, I have no doubt you WILL compete in a figure competition. Maybe I can drive over there and watch you win! Congrats on getting picked to be on Monica's site, what an accomplishment in itself.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 06:33 PM
I wanted to put this up top again! It deserves to be up top again! I am so proud of her!
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (550 posts) at 06:52 PM
Congratulations! You're transformation was amazing, and you deserve to be recognized for it.
Body for Life Forum Message by RJA733 (142 posts) at 02:01 PM
Someone poste dan article all about creatine that was very informative. The one thing i didn;t get a clear answer on is whether one can take creatine while trying to lose weight and fat. Basically i want to know if anyone has used this while dropping weight and fat and whether or not it hindered or helped the process
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 02:06 PM
Yes I have. The only thing I have ever noticed was a few lbs. in water weight and that eventually evens out over the cycle of taking creatine. I love the benefits of it.
Body for Life Forum Message by RJA733 (142 posts) at 02:37 PM
so you gained weight but you dropped fat?
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (249 posts) at 02:45 PM
I have been taking creatine and am still losing weight. I am also gaining muscle.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 02:46 PM
Yes I did.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 03:18 PM
OK I have read a bit from BFL for Women and I just wanted to give my review so far...... I like it. Now it's not Bill Phillips and I like her explanations for things and explaining WHY we need to be healthy. So far I am liking it. Now of course the Original BFL is great and I would always recommend reading Bill Phillips BFL before starting and then reading BFL for women after. Because Bill's book really puts it out there. BFL W seems to be very informative medically and reasonably. So, I just wanted to add my 2 cents on this subject. Cause, I saw all the people commenting on it. I mean it is a hard to follow in the HUGE steps Bill Phillip's has made but it is pretty good. I think it is a good read so far. But of course the original nothing beats Mr. Phillips! Ok done.... let me read some more and then make some more conclusions ... LOL.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (36 posts) at 03:35 PM
I too liked the deeper look into the medical aspects of things and liked that she put soy/vege products on the menu.
My biggest disappointment was no free day :(. Peeke suggests "mini chills" instead but for me, I'd wouldn't be able to live without a free day!
Overall, not a disappointment but in following the original, not too exciting either.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 04:08 PM
Yeah the original had me glued from beginning to end this one I get easily distracted and find myself wanting to skim. Like leisurely reading. Original BFL still lights my fire actually it sets a blaze inside me every-time I read it! This one does not have that kick in the A$$ factor and it does not keep you glued, inspired, and ready to go as the Original did. And THAT is an IMPORTANT factor to this program.
T
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (48 posts) at 06:39 PM
Here is the schedule that I try for:
Breakfast 10am (wake up at 7, work out at 8, wait one hour and then eat)
Snack 12 Noon
Lunch 2pm
Snack 4pm
Dinner 6pm
Snack 8pm
Sometimes I don't eat dinner until 7pm and then my snack is at 9 and I go to bed at 10:30. Should I have my snack at 8pm anyway? Should I wait until 9pm or is that too late. I know some people say not to eat too late. I love having a shake after dinner, I look forward to it every night and would hate to give it up. I am losing weight and I have been snacking late like 8:30-9. Do you think this will be a problem in the future? Your thoughts are appreciated.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (550 posts) at 06:47 PM
If you are up until 10:30, I don't think it will be the end of the world if you eat at 9:00. Eating only one hour apart seems too soon.
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 08:42 PM
I battle with this. I am trying to stop eating about 1.5 - 2 hours before bed.
Body for Life Forum Message by Slacker in Hawaii (20 posts) at 01:06 AM
When is the best time to drink a Myoplex shake? Before or after working out and how much time should be in between drinking it and working out?
Right now I drink 1 a day about an hour after I workout.
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 11:54 AM
I do the same, myoplex deluxe, sometimes I do a half packet though cuz it makes me too full, but an hour after I workout seems to be the best time from what I have read..
Body for Life Forum Message by raindrop (3 posts) at 12:03 PM
I have a myoplex lite after my morning workout. If it is a cardio day, I wait an hour, but if it is weights, I usually have within 30 minutes after my workout. I also have one in the afternoon.
Body for Life Forum Message by busy91 (410 posts) at 12:10 PM
I have my myolite after my morning work out every day.
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (60 posts) at 02:24 PM
I just got the order in I placed last week, the one I saved so much money on. Anyway, I decided for my snack I would try one of the Myoplex Carb Sense Bars, Lemon Cheesecake.
Very Good Stuff!!!
As much as I love the EAS AdvantEDGE Peanut Butter bars, the Lemon Cheesecake is much better!
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (136 posts) at 02:31 PM
Where did you order your bars from?
Body for Life Forum Message by Casper66 (7 posts) at 02:35 PM
I've done alot of research on dairy because I have a problem digesting it. I only allow myself small amounts of dairy. But in my research I found tons of interesting info. The one that sticks in my mind the most is the milk ads. Remember the milk ads that said "Milk does a body good"? You don't see those any more right? It's because it dosen't. Milk is no longer allowed to say it builds stong bones and does a body good, because it dosen't. (false advertising) I think it's best not to rely on milk for your main source of calcuim.
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (100 posts) at 04:06 PM
Using milk for calcium is like trying to fill a bucket with a hole in the bottom. Milk requires a strong pH in the stomach to break down and digest, which then requires calcium. In other words, dairy while advertising how they provide calcium actually leeches calcium, i.e. increases the demand.
In fact, you can go to PubMed (online research site) and find examples where they compared vegans with dairy eaters and found the vegans, even though they only received half the calcium in their diet, actually had the same calcium status (i.e. bone integrity, etc) as the dairy groups.
Leafy green vegetables, nuts, legumes, etc are all great sources.
What you learned about calcium as a supplement is also why so many uneducated people fall for the cheap one-a-day vitamins (Centrum, etc). They are just looking at the RDA (which isn't even the optimal amount, that's just the minimum amount for survival) and not the quality.
For example, calcium requires cofactors like magnesium and Vitamin D to function optimally. Selenium is more bioavailable in the (more expensive) organic form. Most minerals are more readily ingested in chelated (combined with an amino acid) form.
This is why I always encourage people to invest a little more in a pharmaceutical grade multivitamin. Pharmaceutical grade means the cost will be higher because they invest in strict testing standards to ensure the quality. Because of this, they also make sure the ingredients are premium and are the ones the body uses the best. In fact, they also look at interactions between vitamins (i.e. Vitamin C increases absorption of iron while other vitamins decrease, etc) and balance them accordingly.
Yes, when you have a multibillion dollar industry, much of your "health advice" may actually be advertising and marketing.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 04:56 PM
AWESOME! You don't know how many times I tell people dairy doesn't cut it for calcium and no one believes me, thinks I'm crazy..same thing about the vitamins, man! people think they can buy some cheap crap and think they are actually getting something from it, it's dead man, no bioavailability, nothin'1 zip! nada! spend some money on something that works! shaklee, nutrilite, and learn to like fruits and vegetables, (preferably organic so at least you're not ingesting quite so many pesticides, waxes, and other gunk) THAT is where the vitamins are at, in my opinion.
Body for Life Forum Message by Casper66 (7 posts) at 02:14 PM
Hoodia (who dee uh) - A plant used by the San Tribesmen of the Kalahari Desert to stave off hunger and is fed to their children who “eat too much”. It is marketed online as the "Miracle Cactus" with no harmful side effects. At a Leicester trial, 19 overweight people were given unlimited access to food and drink. Those who were given pure Hoodia Gordonii succulent before each meal ate 1,000 fewer calories a day than the rest.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 02:18 PM
20/20 just recently did a special on Hoodia. You may find some info on their website.
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by Casper66 (7 posts) at 02:18 PM
Found that description on the internet for you. Trimspa has hoodia in it. I have been taking it because I joined the trimspa contest too. I think it works for me. I have been taking it for 2 months. I am rarely hungary, which makes it easy to eat my small healthy meals and be satisfied. I hardly ever crave anything anymore. I am not sure if it is the hoodia or even trimspa, but i notice if I don't take it for a couple of days I start to get cravings.
Body for Life Forum Message by t_rose (209 posts) at 09:31 AM
Ive been wanting to know too. I made the banana muffins from the BFL recipe site, they were ok.
Body for Life Forum Message by rmkkjb (374 posts) at 10:28 AM
I haven't tried them either because the ones I tried from the BFL site were pretty bad - so I'm hesitant.
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (261 posts) at 10:35 AM
OK guys, I have made them....They looked really good and smelled really good to when they were baking, and the first one or two wasn't too bad. They reccomend you freeze them and then just pull them out and nuk 'em, but that didn't go so well. They got kind of slimy and heavy. I really could not eat more than 2 and I'm not that picky. I also had to go buy all this wheat germ, oat four, wheat flour, and other extra stuff that I don't know what do do with now. I have thought about trying it again and putting WAY more spice into them and seeing if thats any beter. If anyone tried it let us know how they turn out.
Body for Life Forum Message by BFLer (7 posts) at 11:19 AM
I too have tried them...twice. I ran around town finding all of the "special" ingredients. The first attempt, I don't know if it was because I didn't use enough Brown Sugar Twin or Splenda, but bland, bland, bland. I tried again, adding more Splenda, and simply put..yuck. I agree with Jamber...they were a bit heavy, and did not freeze well at all. Might try the brownies next.
Body for Life Forum Message by BFLer (7 posts) at 11:19 AM
I too have tried them...twice. I ran around town finding all of the "special" ingredients. The first attempt, I don't know if it was because I didn't use enough Brown Sugar Twin or Splenda, but bland, bland, bland. I tried again, adding more Splenda, and simply put..yuck. I agree with Jamber...they were a bit heavy, and did not freeze well at all. Might try the brownies next.
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (656 posts) at 09:01 PM
I have made them twice, too. They smell awesome when you are baking them...but I was also disappointed in the texture and taste. It was like it just had to have some type of spread on it...but, of course I didn't put any on. I could take 2 or 3 of them, but that was enough, I was done. No one else in my family would eat them. I wonder if we put some dried cranberries or raisins in them if it would help the taste and moisture - but then it would probably be too carb heavy. They smelled soooo good, too. darn.
Body for Life Forum Message by braxtontaigu (202 posts) at 09:04 PM
Yeah, I made 'em. ICK!!!!!!!!!!! I could have screamed and barfed (simultaneously). Like I've said before, I usually stay away from the EFL desserts anyway. I wait until my free day to have stuff that tastes A LOT better! (I love all of the non-dessert recipes from EFL that I've tried, though!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 09:07 PM
I admire all of you for baking. I am lucky to boil an egg. I did buy the EFL cook book so maybethings will change.
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 09:07 PM
I admire all of you for baking. I am lucky to boil an egg. I did buy the EFL cook book so maybethings will change.
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 09:07 PM
I admire all of you for baking. I am lucky to boil an egg. I did buy the EFL cook book so maybethings will change.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (256 posts) at 12:23 AM
i agree with northern belle on most of her post. cous cous is actually a pasta and i do eat it on occasion, b/c it is so convenient. they make a whole wheat variety, which would be a better option. save the coconut curry for free day. most curries have quite a bit of oil and coconut milk is high in fat, even the lowfat stuff can be kind of high in fat.you can make healthy versions of alot of pan asian foods. unfortunately, in a lot of restuarants they add lots of oil.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (988 posts) at 06:04 AM
There is at least one recipe in the EFL book for cous cous. Low fat ricotta is in several things, too. I was able to find fat free ricotta and one grocery store around here, and eat a lot of it. It's almost pure whey protein (as opposed to cottage cheese which is cassein). Ginger and garlic are your friends! They add flavor without excessive sodium or calories. Go for the low sodium broths.
You're best saving stirfry from a restaurant for free day, because you don't know much fat they've cooked it in. Of course if you make your own only spraying the pan with just enough cooking spray, you're just fine.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (256 posts) at 12:19 AM
basically the lower the fat the more crap they add back into the product to make up for it. i don't' do fat free anything. that's just my personal thing. i do lf or go without.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (988 posts) at 06:09 AM
Right. A lot of fat free stuff has lots of sugar or gluey substance to take it's place. Fat free dressing is nasty. However I do like fat free cottage cheese (which I only use in recipes so don't miss the fat) fat free ricotta, skim milk, and fat free yogurt, none of which have additives to take the place of the missing fat. I also like the Edy's fat free/sugar free ice cream. Yeah, there's goo in it, but it still tastes good.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (256 posts) at 12:17 AM
oh yeah, pure protein are good too. i like the balance and zone the best. i know they are high in sugar, but they sure are tasty. i'll give the south beach one a try for a change.
Body for Life Forum Message by ourfairytales (50 posts) at 07:10 AM
I picked up a box of the chocolate ones last week and they were really good too! =)
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 11:55 AM
OK
I LOVE the South Beach Bars! I've only had one though so far! the choclate ones!
I use myo-plx bars. 360 cals 27 protien
or 330 cals 34 grams protien.. I don't know! I eat alot of cals!
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (136 posts) at 11:59 AM
Detour and EAS Advant Edge Carb Control are good too.
Body for Life Forum Message by MsJerra (40 posts) at 12:06 PM
Pure Protein Choc Cookie dough....all the way!
Body for Life Forum Message by beachbum (43 posts) at 12:15 PM
I love those SB bars. I've had the choc. crisp and the peanut butter chocolate and both are really good. The pizza is awesome too!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 01:29 PM
This is from eatingforlife.com on the Q&A tab:
Q: Bill, is sugar alcohol an acceptable carb? --Alexander
A: Not really. Sugar alcohols are simply "fillers" used in a lot of "low-carb" food products because they have a moderate effect on blood sugar. But they don't contribute much in the way of nutrition. In fact, some research shows they may cause stomach upset if eaten in excess.
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 01:44 PM
LOL
Go Cookie Dough! lol we go girl!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 11:50 AM
what turkey bacon or bacon sub do you use?
Body for Life Forum Message by Laura (42 posts) at 11:54 AM
I use Jenni-O bacon and like it pretty well. Sorry I don't have the nutritional info on it, other than its 20 calories per slice.
Its better if its nooked nice & crispy.
Laura
Body for Life Forum Message by PussycatCowgirl (8 posts) at 02:35 PM
My husband and I like the Louis Rich Turkey bacon. YUMMY!
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (470 posts) at 06:17 PM
I also like the Louis Rich Turkey bacon. It's pretty good.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 10:07 PM
Thanks everyone..
Body for Life Forum Message by PussycatCowgirl (8 posts) at 02:19 PM
Any advise on this? A serving has 9g of protien.
Thanks,
Angela
Body for Life Forum Message by MsJerra (40 posts) at 02:26 PM
I just bought some of that! Its soooo good...just watch when you eat it because it has a lot of sodium. What I do is get a whole wheat pita with some ff pizza sauce and put a few turkeyonis or hormel canadian bacon with some pineapple chucks and bake it in the oven....Tada! A yummy little pizza!
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (48 posts) at 06:32 PM
I am making Fajitas for guests this Saturday. Normally I only make Chicken, but I thought I'd throw in some beef too. I have made them before with skirt steak, with not too much success, I always overcook and they come out like jerky. Anyhow, Skirt Steak is just too fatty for me right now and I need to go with a much leaner cut of meat but want it to come out really tender. Filet is too expensive and I wouldn't want to waste it on fajitas. Maybe Strip Steak or London Broil?? What would you suggest?
Thanks!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (33 posts) at 07:59 PM
What's a bench lunge? I assume you step up on a bench, but how high is the bench?
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:26 AM
Hey Dough,
I spoke tp a Female Trainer at Gold's in my town and she supports THE BFL program, she even encouraged me to continue on after the initial 12 weeks... I was suprised to say the least... I haven't seen anyone there following the BFL workout program. When I was in Okinawa, I knew at least three people who followed it with much success.
Take Care
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by tonarmeLB (5 posts) at 06:59 AM
I go to World's Gym in Columbus Ohio. They really support BFL. They are having their own competition at each gym and group sessions for training using the BFL program.
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 07:08 AM
When I was staying with my mom in FL. I was using Gold's Gym there. The trainers there all fully supported BFL, because it was a simple starting point for people with a limited fitness level. (ie couch potatoes like myself.) Jeremy said it best...if it ain't broke, don't fix it!!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 09:08 AM
Damn I am lucky I have a great trainer then! She said she thought the BFL program was a great program but it is very general and everyone is built different and react to foods differently but she said she agreed that BFL was an awesome program for starting out. They even have posters of BFL champions on the Trainers office walls Porter Freeman etc... and I feel so blessed! I am so absolutely lucky I think. Wow I just really got happy! LOL.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 04:27 PM
When I was younger, All I needed was a workout here and there and cut a few calories for a day or 2 and I was back in shape, but at 51 it's not that easy.
After I quit teaching Aerobics I balloned up, BFL was the only thing that got me back on track!!!
Now I can GET*HER*DONE!!
Body for Life Forum Message by srhablinski (5 posts) at 01:54 PM
I also get that tingling feeling in both my feet!!! I hate it. Unfortunately I workout at home and the elliptical is my form of cardio and spent way to much money on this machine to give it up! I ususally just keep going and as soon as I get off the feeling goes away! I also use this as a tool, usually the tingle starts around 18minutes!
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (33 posts) at 06:27 PM
I take a Cycle 60 class at the gym that simulates road biking...It's really intense and I love it. I also ride my own bike on weekends.
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:20 AM
I loe working my calves. I pull up my pant legs and watch the muscles popping in the mirror. I think the reason that I work them so hard is because they are the hardest muscle to develop.... Love it.....
Body for Life Forum Message by srhablinski (5 posts) at 02:06 PM
Ann,
Can you list for the elliptical?
It would be great to workout to!
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 04:52 PM
I am interested for the elliptical too, I do it at home and totally need some music to structure my HIIT! Thanks in advance.
Body for Life Forum Message by beachbum (43 posts) at 05:04 PM
Mr. Brightside by The Killers is a great HIIT song. As is What's My Age Again by Blink 182
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (33 posts) at 06:21 PM
What's my age again is good. I also like Korn's ADIDAS (may be a bit vulgar for some folks) and BYOB by System of a Down.. Also, My Own Worst Enemy by Lit.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ann (295 posts) at 06:44 PM
Okay, here's my elliptical: Yes, it's cheesy music, but very fun. Besides, with headphones on, I don't need to feel embarassed about my song choices cause no one else can hear them. :) (The number is the resistance level I use to match the beat.)
Love Shack 13--B52's
Tainted Love 18-19--Soft Cell
Livin La Viva Loca (10 for sprints and recover at chorus)--Ricky Martin
Hey Baby (10 for sprints and recover at chorus)--No Doubt
Let's Go Crazy (15 and pull w/arms)--Prince
Waiting for Tonight 11--J Lo
Tubthumping 14 --Chumba Wamba
Stuck in the Middle with You (8 and push w/arms)--Stealers Wheel
I Feel Good (8 backwards)--James Brown
What I Like About You 10--The Romantics
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (988 posts) at 11:01 PM
My favorite exercise music is folk music, but mighty lively. The Canadian group Tanglefoot has a great beat and inspiring lyrics. I love the song Traighli Bay for doing leg press:
And with tar on our pigtails and blood on our rapiers
We'll fly the skull and crossbones and by God we'll take no prisoners
It's hiho away boys, we'll sail from Traighli Bay boys
Hoist the Jolly Roger at the break of day
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 04:42 PM
yea, but wait til tomorrow or even the next day and you WILL feel it in your chest, Promise!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (83 posts) at 02:10 AM
I think that unless you get up and go to the gym straight away you should have breakfast and then try to have nothing to eat for about two hours before your workout. I find that sometimes I have no breakfast, I start doing things around the house, don't finish the workout till 11.30, so I cannot have breakfast till 12.30... by then I am starving and I have breakfast when most people have already had three meals. Then I struggle to fit the six meals a day and maybe I have slowed down my metabolism.
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 10:29 AM
I just finished my first challenge and did my workouts just as described in BFL. Weight-training 3x a week, and HIIT 3x a week. I ran outside for my HIITs and loved it. For my next fitness goal, I want to train for and run in a 10k. But I also want to keep going with BFL. How do you think I should go about it?
One idea I had was to follow the http://www.halhigdon.com/ intermediate 10k training program, but a 20 minute HIIT once a week as my speed training. I'd still do the BFL weight training. What do you think? Also, do you think it's still okay to lift to failure on my LBWO days? With all the running I'm going to be doing I don't want to overtire my legs.
Thanks if advance for any input you can give me!
:o)
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by jennilahart (3 posts) at 12:28 PM
Though I am new to BFL, running is my expertise.
:)
This answer should address both of your central questions. With regards to doing a 10K training workout and sprinting on the HIIT days I caution you to be very careful with yourself. The problem with sprinting on those days is that you will have a distance run on lifting days. This will be very difficult during the weeks when you have two LBWOs.
However, be not discouraged. Challenges is what we are about right? SO: hit your tens and do your sprinting workouts on your HIIT days but lag your distance days--dare I say I say it?--to your free days as much as possible to avoid injury from lifting.
If you are feeling any pain aside from being sore you should immediately try to pinpoint the area. Commonly shins are a problem--if so, run on the grass for distance and sprint heel to toe for a while. If your knees begin to hurt take it very slow because you do not want to pull your IT bands. They are a muscle supported by your thighs and glutes which take a big beating during LBWO.
I am excited that you want to run a 10K. Running is very rewarding! Have fun with it and remember to be very aware of yourself while training with both schedules.
Have a wonderful day strongby!
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 02:30 PM
strongby35 said:
I just finished my first challenge and did my workouts just as described in BFL. Weight-training 3x a week, and HIIT 3x a week. I ran outside for my HIITs and loved it. For my next fitness goal, I want to train for and run in a 10k. But I also want to keep going with BFL. How do you think I should go about it? One idea I had was to follow the http://www.halhigdon.com/ intermediate 10k training program, but a 20 minute HIIT once a week as my speed training. I'd still do the BFL weight training. What do you think? Also, do you think it's still okay to lift to failure on my LBWO days? With all the running I'm going to be doing I don't want to overtire my legs. Thanks if advance for any input you can give me! :o) -Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 02:33 PM
I don't know what I did to cause that. ugg. Anyway, I would suggest folling the 10K training program. I trained for the Chicago Marathon a few years ago and it was very intense. Those people know what they are doing. It will be fun and good for your body to mix it up a bit. The last thing you want to do is overtrain or injury yourself by trying to do both programs at the same time. Good luck and enjoy!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (261 posts) at 11:02 AM
OK today is going a little haywire and I won't get my LBWO in till this afternoon. I wanted to start adding in a litle mid-level cardio on my weight days, but do I do it before or after I lift?? I thought it was after, so I'd get the maximum benefit on the weights.. OK did I just answer my own question??? HELP
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 11:04 AM
After you lift.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (19 posts) at 11:04 AM
Definitely after the weight lifting!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (249 posts) at 12:35 PM
I do mine before, no real aggressive, it just gets my legs warmed up. Usually 10-15 minutes only!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (10 posts) at 12:29 PM
Today at my new gym I was shocked to actually see a 6-pack (abs..not soda! hehe) that I wouldnt wanna have as my own. This woman was very thin (no more than MAYBE 110lbs)...had a very definite 6 pack but they were HUGE. (Very thick, "puffed-out" and in MY opinion not very sexy or attractive. I KNOW I am NO WHERE near gettin my own 6 pack to show...but after seein hers-I wanna know what NOT to do so I dont get big thick abs like that. Does that happen from the WAY you train your abs? I was checkin out her form and was surprised to see that she completely arched her back on every set she did-no matter what the ab ex. was. And she only did abs the whole time I was there(almost an hour). Anyone got any info for me? Thanks! Hugs....
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 12:32 PM
If you do abs and hold air in and do not exhale it can make the abdomen protrude outward. Thats why it is important to always exhale on the way up. Of course I did not see the woman she could have just been extremely muscular. But that was one explanation I could come up with.
T
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (10 posts) at 12:35 PM
Thnx T-N-T..thats probably what she did. Even though her abs were big and cut..the rest of her body had no visible muscle defintion so I was kinda confused. Thanks again!
Body for Life Forum Message by srhablinski (5 posts) at 02:44 PM
How many of you out there workout only at home? I'm interested to here if you are working out with only dumbells or if you have invested in any machines (bowflex/totalgyms)? I had to give up my gym membership and having a hard time with at home workout!! I just seem to be more motivated with all the noise/people/equiment around me.
Body for Life Forum Message by Brianna (2 posts) at 02:47 PM
I am totally more motivated at a gym. Sadly mine has been closed and doesn't open till the 31st. It's on a school campus so I have to wait until summer school starts. Plus I don't have any at home equipment. bummer dude!
Body for Life Forum Message by CharlieOhio (49 posts) at 02:57 PM
I only work out at home. I have dumbells, flat/incline/decline bench, elipitical machine, 1/2 cage and olympic weight set. The only problem with this is the LBWO. So, I do lunges and squats.
It is amazing how quickly you accumulate this stuff. I really like having my own gym. It saves me hours a week...
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 03:13 PM
I work out at home. I have hand weights, elliptical, I bought the total gym off the shopping network, but don't use it too often. I agree that the LBWO is the hardest at home. I also do squats, lunges, deadlifts, stepups. There are a few different versions of squats and lunges, so I switch them up every 4 weeks. I love working out at home. It saves a lot of time. The nearest gym to me is a 20 minute drive.
Body for Life Forum Message by busy91 (410 posts) at 03:18 PM
Everyone is different, some like the gym enviornment and thrive there. I like to work out at home. I have dumbells and a barbell and my music. Nothing else. I like to be able to get out of bed and start 10 minutes later w/o having to drive somewhere. This works for me b'cause my kids are home sleeping at 5am, and don't feel comfy leaving them there alone. I do my cardio outside while the weather is nice. I walk in the morning, if it is nasty, I do Tae Bo.
Body for Life Forum Message by tallscubagirl (194 posts) at 03:39 PM
I workout at home also. I have an elliptical, dumbbells, curcuit training weight machine and a swiss ball with bands. I love the gym scene and wish to get back to it. However $$ and kiddies prevent it. So at home is where I am. Not quit as intense but it'll get the job done.
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (100 posts) at 03:57 PM
I workout at home. I lost my first 30+ pounds with a cheap weight bench, a set of adjustable dumbbells, and a jump rope.
Now I have a full gym system - squat rack, low pulley, high pull-down, adjustable bench, Smith, dip station, recumbent bike, and treadmill. It keeps me busy.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 04:05 PM
I workout at home
I have a little trailer that I set up as an exercie gym
I room is a Marcy wt bench with butterfly attachment, free wts a flat/inclinde/ decline bench, cardio glide, bike , treadmill, nataulis ab / back machine and Natulis torso machine
Then I have another room which is my aerobic area, with Tv for vedio and music and ab crunch, ab torso, ball, bun and thigh roller
WOW< for all the equipment I have, I should be in tip top shape, haha!!
but I found out a while bck, you have to use it, having it doesn't do a thing dor your body, hahah!
I am a talker and when at a gym, I talk and the hrs go by and I don't do much but waste time, really, so when I workout alone, I GET*HER*DONE!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 04:50 PM
I have to work out at home with a 10 month old, a 5 yr old and no babysitter. We have an elliptical machine (cheap but works fine so far), adjustable dumbbell set, and last night hubby bought me a cheap weight bench. I think it is working out just fine, I was worried at first if it could compare to a gym, I also have cardio/tae bo videos and a jogging stroller to mix up the HIIT a little bit.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (249 posts) at 04:59 PM
I have done both, I am more motivated at the gym. At home I have treadmill, bike, wieder squat rack with cable pulls, bench with attatchments for leg curls and extensions and bicep curls. Lots of free weight and dumbells. I just like going to the gym, no distractions from the kids or wife!!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 05:04 PM
I have dumbells,treadmill, step for step-ups, I also Have a total gym that I use for an incline I still use dumbells, want to buy an elliptical soon, and barbell set . I have a 3yr old and I am a single parent so working out at home is ideal
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 05:39 PM
I workout only at home. I have dumbbells, a barbell set, flat/incline bench, a stability ball, and a dying treadmill. I am going to buy a squat rack or Weider power cage soon, and would like to get an elliptical to replace the treadmill. I would love to join a gym but the money just isn't there, and I've actually decided it's easier for me to make myself workout when the stuff is all there, staring at me.
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (33 posts) at 06:23 PM
I prefer to work out at home, but I do have a gym membership for cycling classes. All I have is a treadmill, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 25, and 30 pound weights (I am slowly collecting more) a big ball, and an ab roller. I think if I could just get a weight bench, I'd be set!
Tracy
Body for Life Forum Message by guitargoddess (50 posts) at 06:29 PM
I workout at home, have the bowflex ultimate, and the bowfelx tredclimber. I also have a cheap set of adjustable wgts. for lunges and a jump rope and a swiss ball I just aquired and realizing I have no ability of balance lol. I have an decline bench also.
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 08:55 PM
I use to be a gymrat but it was taking me 2 hours to get through my workout because people kept wanting to talk. I switched locations (YMCA) and started at the new location with head sets. I do everything but LBWO at home or outside (rollerblading, biking). I have a set of weights that I got for about $200 at Sam's Club a few years ago and a treadmill (gift from a boyfriend who was afraid I was going to get fat :)). Bill says that the exercises in the BFL book are the best and all can be done at home with free weights. Keep your eyes on the newspaper(classified ads and garage sales) becuase people are always selling exercise equipment (90% of home exercise equipment goes unused). Don't let this set you back. If there is a will there's a way. Good luck.
Body for Life Forum Message by kewlmum5 (74 posts) at 09:23 PM
I do both. I like goign to the gym for HIIT on the eliptical as I don't have any cardio equipment at home. If I have to do HIIT outside the gym, I go running. I have a full set of weights, an incline bench, a step and a ball. For those who are saying about home LBWO's being touch, the step really helps in chanigng up lunges and squats. I mostly do my workouts at lunchtime in the gym b/c I have 5 kids at home and at the gym I can have peace. But for the days I don't get there, I use my weights at home and get a pretty good workout in with the home equipment, and I have nothing fancy or expensive
Body for Life Forum Message by deebumz (2 posts) at 09:55 PM
srhablinski said:
How many of you out there workout only at home? I'm interested to here if you are working out with only dumbells or if you have invested in any machines (bowflex/totalgyms)? I had to give up my gym membership and having a hard time with at home workout!! I just seem to be more motivated with all the noise/people/equiment around me.
Body for Life Forum Message by deebumz (2 posts) at 09:57 PM
I like to workout at home. I turn on MTV or CMT, whichever I'm in the mood for. I hit my cheapy ellitical machine on aerobic days, and I use free weights for UB days. I have a Jake machine and lunges for LB. I also like working out in my bsmt b/c I can wear whatever I like :).
Body for Life Forum Message by TopCop15 (106 posts) at 10:18 PM
I work out at hime and definitely enjoy it more. No drive, no wait to use equiptment, not having to wipe sweat off of the equip., etc... I stay more focused at home cause there is no social hour. I have power blocks, incline bench, squat rack with pulley atachment, weight bench with leg attachment and another pulley attachment, swiss ball, medicine ball and a pull up/dip piece of equipt.
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (261 posts) at 07:06 PM
I realized today whn I was doing these that my quad was getting a ittle too much work so I changed my back foot from toe bent to festing the top of my foot on the bench behind me and woah, I had a whole new experience!!! It was way tougher to balance and the butt burn was enormously increased!! I'll be doing the sherman helmsly walk tomorrow for SURE!! Has everyone been doing it this way already and I was just doing it wrong before or what???
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (19 posts) at 07:09 PM
I feel your pain. I just started doing that recently after seeing it in a magazine. MAJOR BURN!
Body for Life Forum Message by Ann (295 posts) at 11:04 PM
I cannot begin to think of the number of lunges I've done in hope of thinning my thighs and butt! I was to the point of not getting the least big sore anymore until I started switching them up a bit. Here's what I've been doing lately and it seems to be working. I pretty damn sore again, that's for sure! (I'll know the truth when I take photos this week.)
Stationary Lunges on a Step (front): Put your front leg on a step with your back leg stretched far behind you. Use dumbbells. I use 20-25-30-35 and then back to 20s.
Stationary Lunges on a Step (back): Put your back leg on a step with your front leg stretched out in front of you. Use dumbbells. I use 20-25-30-35 and then back to 20s.
Walking Lunges: I strap on ankle weights and hold 15s while I do them. I shoot for a total of 60 w/o stopping.
Ahh, how I dread them....But they hurt so good!
Body for Life Forum Message by FitnCute (1 posts) at 04:31 PM
Well, I feel much better about my past cheat day now (which was on Sunday). I ate everything I had been craving, i.e. for breakfast I had chocolate chip cookies and two cinnamon rolls, then we hit Arby's and I had delicious curly fries, for dessert I had a Reese cup (super size), then we had to go out for ice cream because the sun was shining, so I devoured a turtle sundae... and of course we hadn't had super yet so we ordered pizza! But one of the biggest highligts was my flavored coffee and diet pepsis!!!! It was wonderful, until the next morning! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 04:49 PM
You guys are flipping funny! Gas Pains! I got one for you! I was sitting on the couch after my Free day watching a kiddie show with my little man and he pushes himself of the couch and lets one ripppppppppp! So funny, so my mom and I laugh, then she gets up and walks in front of me heading toward the kitchen and one "slips out" as she said it, so I commenced to laugh some more but HARDER and quoted the donkey "SHREK". and said,"Why don't you warn someone when you CRACK one off like that, I had my mouth open and everything!". I thought we were going to both pee in our pants! It was ROFLMAO!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 05:13 PM
Yikes - thanks guys for resurrecting that one. Just another reminder of "one of THOSE cheat days". I haven't had one like that since. PMSing so am about due for a doosey this weekend.
Hmmmm will start planning now. This will make me just cringe next week.
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (102 posts) at 05:44 PM
NO you guys had great FREE days cheat days are when you are supposed to be good but didn't quite make it LOL...Free Day is free so is isn't cheating right LOL?? Anyway all of you have described the perfect free day I am dying here!! MINE was from HELL Got up wanted a scone from starbucks sweet hubster went and got it I was babysitting TNT's 21 month old Robbie the hubster let Robbie have a bite of MY scone well guess what happened he wouldn't touch his breakfast full out fit for my scone so guess who ate the scone??? hint it wasn't ME..GOD you would think that the hubster would have remembered NOT to give a KID a bite of anything unless you are willing to give it up!!! (TNT close your eyes if you are reading this) SO no breakfast...I had a big Taurus birthday party to go to that evening (a lot of Tarus friends) and had to go by presents and something to make (dip) and cards so I ran around all day got to the party at 4:00PM still the ONLY thing I had to eat on my free day was coffee and water....they had fried catfish mind you it was really good but darn it I wanted PASTA by that time full on I want CARBS cuz I am starving!!! catfish doesn't cut it...had 1 peice of catfish and 2 beers and one small piece of cake on FREE DAY...now a free day with NONE of the foods that you have been craving is the free day from hell!! I will not make that mistake again the first time I cheated on this whole program was last night right after my perfectly correct BFL meal I ate a peice of whole wheat bread with all natural peanut butter on it.so basically I had 2 dinners..all because I missed my free day on Saturday...So all you little bloated tummies out there my hats off to you I am jealous of your bloated free day tummies LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 05:52 PM
Are we all now on the same cycle??? I'm PMSing too. Life has been a living hell at work and my cravings are horrible!!!
Someone please help me.. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 08:54 PM
Connie - wish I could help. I'm too busy watching my tummy grow........and grow..............and grow. Groan, its gonna be days like this. By Sunday (free day) it'll have ballooned to that tight skin feeling and I'll top it all off with a 3lb meal to boot. Just wait till you hear my WHINING Monday morning - oh yeah, its the long weekend, me sees this carrying over a day (please give me strength & Midol. LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by pabear (2 posts) at 10:35 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by fat_to_firm (7 posts) at 10:44 AM
WOW! You and your husband did an awesome job!! Congratulations...your pro pics really show off you and your husbands hard work and dedication.
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (25 posts) at 05:51 PM
Okay, this is obvious...
"This SHIIT is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S".
Gwen Stefani
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (33 posts) at 06:19 PM
I added BYOB by System of a Down today. It's awesome!
Body for Life Forum Message by stalker145 (17 posts) at 04:39 AM
Oh, man, I'm busted... now everyone will be MUCH less willing to feel sorry for us and send cool stuff
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Body for Life Forum Message by pancyprus (4 posts) at 10:41 AM
Dear Kevin, your reminding me more and more about the pam brown success story, from out of shape to excellent competitive shape, your amazing buddy. Check out her sites since you may need her help :-) http://www.customizedphysiques.com/
http://www.pam-brown.com/
Body for Life Forum Message by pancyprus (4 posts) at 11:00 AM
Stupid me :-( the links to pam brown are on top of this page, sorry kevin. Your buddy from Cyprus, Pan
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (900 posts) at 09:22 AM
I'm not familiar with armed forces much but can't you ask for 1 month to do it your way and if there's no results you'll do it her way sort of thing? and put it in writing so you're bound to have to do it her way in a months time. I dunno just a thought.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 01:36 AM
Great job! Huge improvement! Boy did you firm up! You've already had a great challenge BUT please give it all you've got for the last 2 weeks!!!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Tina (10 posts) at 02:01 AM
You look awsome!! You are my hero. I too am having problems with my bottom half. Any pointers you could throw our way would be greatly appreciated. BTW your hubby is hot too. You guys both look great!
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (83 posts) at 03:03 AM
Brilliant job! Can't wait for your week 12 pictures!
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by vegas120 (42 posts) at 05:23 AM
I agree with Tin. You and your hubby are doing a fantastic job. I heard they aren't doing the couples challenge this year. Is that right? That's too bad. You two have done a super job!
I wish my hubby would do the challenge with me!
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 06:52 AM
lookin' awesome, rock on!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chevron (18 posts) at 07:10 AM
I totally agree with Elsie. You have started a wonderful change. You should feel very proud of yourself. Can I also see the EAS products in the bottom left hand corner of your latest pictures? Nice touch if so… Chevron
Body for Life Forum Message by Chevron (18 posts) at 07:11 AM
I totally agree with Elsie. You have started a wonderful change. You should feel very proud of yourself. Can I also see the EAS products in the bottom left hand corner of your latest pictures? Nice touch if so… Chevron
Body for Life Forum Message by Chevron (18 posts) at 07:11 AM
I totally agree with Elsie. You have started a wonderful change. You should feel very proud of yourself. Can I also see the EAS products in the bottom left hand corner of your latest pictures? Nice touch if so… Chevron
Body for Life Forum Message by Vanniek71 (46 posts) at 01:51 AM
I'm not a vegetarian, but this sounds awesome, gonna give it a try later this week !
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 08:15 AM
Chubbs -- are you kidding? Mushrooms are GREAT on burgers! But this time, the burger was on the mushrooms. :P
Body for Life Forum Message by Shannette22 (423 posts) at 08:16 AM
Okay.....I'm back down to 138.5 this morning. yippee!! Hopefully, I can get it just a bit lower before the shoot! Thanks for your encouragement! :D
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (900 posts) at 08:42 AM
cut out carbs for a few days, that'll help you drop some weight quick and also cut out all salt and increase your water intake. just cut out the carbs for a couple of days though don't carry it ant further than that.
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 09:10 AM
Did you decide to follow the Hussman recommendations for the final days? I did, and definitely lost water weight. PM me if you have any questions about how it went.
:o)
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (369 posts) at 09:16 AM
Lets all us girls go on a witch hunt for good ol mother nature! She practically killed me last week! Hang in there sweetie! You're going to go back down! Everyone gave some great advice! So just be positive! Think 135! Can't wait to see those pics!
Body for Life Forum Message by pabear (2 posts) at 10:29 AM
Hi fellow MAer
I seen your post you been with the program and challenge long???
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 10:35 AM
I'm SO glad they made things right! Have a great time at the show!
:o)
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 10:43 AM
That is sooooo frustrating. I was getting frustrated just reading your post. I hope the tickets come soon and I'm glad they made things right.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 01:32 AM
Once again, thank you so much! You guys are great!
But am I going to let the compliments go to my head and be complacent? Hell No!!! (I love saying that!) My bike doesn't go in reverse and neither will I!!!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Tina (10 posts) at 01:46 AM
Jim, You have come sooo far and should be proud. You are an inspiration to everyone here. You look Great!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (83 posts) at 02:03 AM
Jiu, you are looking fitter, younger and happier! I love your t-shirt and the bike. Just last night I bought a cute little bike for my 19 month old and I decided I really wanted a bike again, so come the winter I am getting one. You have just made me want it more today with your photo. Keep the good work. It's people like you that inspires us everyday!
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 06:59 AM
You look fantastic. And that smile, you are happy now. It suits you. Keep it up. Alice
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:15 PM
Reading your replies brought tears to my eyes... I will be seeing my Mom this Friday for the first time in several months and I just realized that she will see what you guys see. She has worried so much about me all these years because of the illness and it has been so hard on her being in Texas and me being so far away in San Diego.
I know it will be a huge relief for her to see that her son is doing well and to know that he's going to be all right...
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:24 PM
Great to hear from you! We've sure missed ya! Good luck with your exams and I look forward to seeing you back posting on the board and into 'BFL mode' once again.
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (656 posts) at 07:52 AM
I've got to agree with many folks who have already posted. I was a cardio junkie (meaning, the more cardio and the longer, the better) for years. I made initial progress, but stalled. And what I think I really did was burn muscle, which is taking me forever to regain. Not a good situation. I think adding on an extra moderate cardio session per week is fine...you can burn some extra calories (during the session, only though) and it is kind of cathartic for me, anyways to glide through a moderate session and work up a nice little sweat. However, I think the intensity is the whole idea behind Training for Life. As you push your AT higher...when you train above it...you are actually widening that window of fat burning zone. You are burning more calories for a period of time after your workout and as you raise your metabolism you burn more calories at rest.
Do I love it??? Once I am done with it, I love it, but when I first start it I have to admit that I am dreading it, too. I know I am gonna be very uncomfortable when I am really pushing and that part is not really something I look forward to. BUT, when I am done and I make progress and set personal goals for myself in improving every time - it keeps me coming back for more! And I have to agree that the shorter cardio time is a big benefit for me, too! About sweating - when I finish my face is red as a beet, my clothes are soaked, sweat dripping down my chest and back, hair just soaked at the roots!
Give it another try. Maybe just start with one hiit per week and really push your limits. You might find a whole new respect for it (and your body might, too!!)
Nancy :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 11:19 AM
Hey Chris.
Way to go! I figure when the abs start showing up, we all get a little busier!!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by pancyprus (4 posts) at 10:56 AM
It saddens me to hear about the "cost" issue. Since i live in Cyprus i have to order my eas supplements via the net, the cheapest and best delivery to date is bodybuilding.com, but by the time i pay for them to be fed exed to Cyprus and then our customs in cyprus tax me on them (since its a non eu import) the cost rises to three times the amount people in the usa pay, but that does not bother me because they are worth every penny. Thank u eas for the wonderful supplements, thank you guys for posting inspiring posts. God Bless pan
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 11:03 AM
Thanks for the post Kevin. I also tallied up what I spent in C1. This included several supplement orders at dpsnutrition.com, bfl videos, callipers, bodyfat tests, EFL book, success journal, and BFL book.
I spent $498 total. And I still have and use these items today.
I also think it was money well spent.
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 11:07 AM
When I first started I thought this is going to cost me a lot. In my first challenge I spent $293.03 on supplements, shakes and bars (according to my spreadsheet). I did have a whole box of bars and a box of 48 shakes left over to use for challenge 2. So I could take of about $70 from that to give me about $220 for C1. I did do a little more spending than that, I splurged on a new $100 blender and a new $20 back pack. I deserved it!
Body for Life Forum Message by rawillow (340 posts) at 11:53 AM
Lets talk money here, shall we?:
The average American gains somewhere in the nature of 10lbs per year. 15lbs = 1 clothing size (approximately). 1 clothing size every other year x 7 pairs of pants and 7 shirts (this is unrealistically low, but lets just go with the low end) x $40 for a pair of pants and $25 for a shirt = $455 every other year. Oh yeah, and underwear - chalk up another $100 for that. $555 every other year.
Oh, and fast food - say maybe twice a week at $10 a pop. I think that's conservative, but then I've not really been a big fast food eater. But lets just say - $20 per week x 52 weeks = $1040.00 a year!!!
DIABETES - The average diabetic also suffers from related disorders such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc. MONTHLY estimated cost of the 4-5 drugs which they typically have to take to control diabetes and other disorders - between $115-170 in 2000. I'd hate to see what it would cost now in 2005.
HEART ATTACK - Average total cost per hospital admission for acute myocardial infarction was $5,898 in 1998–99. This is IF there was no surgery involved.
There are a TON of other things I could add to this, but lets just total this up over a 20 year period:
$555 every 2 years over 20 years = $5550.
$1040.00 per year on fast food x 20 =
$20,800.00!!
If, after 15 years of "letting go", you got diabetes, tack on $9,000.00 (12 months x $150/month x 5 years).
If you STILL didn't listen to your doctors and ended up having a heart attack at the end of the 20 years, tack another $6,000
So... the total you potentially saved yourself (AND THIS IS CONSERVATIVE):
$41,350.00!!!!!!!
I don't know about you, but I'd rather have a Lexus and be thin. (Or invest that $$ and retire a little earlier, enjoying my lean, strong, toned 55-year-old-looking-35 body!!)
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 12:00 PM
excellent rachelle! I thought about posting something similar when I read this thread yesterday, but you beat me to it! When people talk about how much money you have to spend on a program, they are 1) assuming it won't work and you have wasted your money cuz diets don't work and they assume it is a diet and 2) are too lazy to bother thinking about all the money they spend on @$*& that is gonna kill them!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:00 PM
Great post Kevin!
My response? This ain't Wal-Mart!
You want a cheap life rather than a good life? Then go for it...
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by rawillow (340 posts) at 12:37 PM
Yeah - it amazes me... "I can't afford $2 for a BFL bar" (you can find them cheaper) or "those shakes cost so much $$!" Really, how much does it cost YOU to eat lunch out? I was spending $6-7 a day on it if I didn't bring mine. Buying the contents for my lunch was STILL more than $2 or $3...
Of course, BFL is going to cost me a pretty penny in the new wardrobe I have to buy very soon. Thank god I work from home so much - I am getting away with exactly 3 work outfits right now... I'm too cheap to buy any more, as they won't fit in a month or so...
Body for Life Forum Message by Casper66 (7 posts) at 12:56 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (25 posts) at 12:57 PM
Now see Kevein...I thought for sure that the end of your post was going to read like a credit card commercial. NEW BODY=PRICELESS! :-)
Chris
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (511 posts) at 12:59 PM
Money is just a way of saying that there is some other excuse (most of the time) If you drink protein shakes it is actually an inexpensive part compared to fast food. A jug of protein can make 30 meals or more. That is about $1 per meal.
Body for Life Forum Message by Casper66 (7 posts) at 01:16 PM
OOps, forgot to write in the box. LOL! This is my first post here. I am a penny picher and an accountant. So I know it costs nothing to be on the BFL plan. BFL SAVES me money. It is a cheaper lifestyle even if you take out the medical savings. Eating whole foods is cheaper than fast food and processed foods. I mostly use the Myoplex Original shakes that you mix with water. I drink at least 1 per day as one of my meals. Sometimes 2 if I didn't have time to bring something else. I order online and they only cost about 1.00 each! (Fit RX) I used to eat fast food or hit the taco wagon a few times a week. With eliminating my morning Mocha and bagel then my fast food lunch I am saving at least 30-40 bucks per week! Even with my gym membership my monthy expenses are lower since I Started BFL.
Body for Life Forum Message by garrettsmom (47 posts) at 02:32 PM
I know for my husband and I we saved ALOT of money when we cut out the alcohol. Those nightly beers and glasses of wine do add up. Much better to redirect that money into healthy meals.
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (25 posts) at 02:36 PM
You are so right Garretsmom! Although, I do miss my glass(es) of wine at night. But not as much now as I did a few months ago!
Body for Life Forum Message by Vanniek71 (46 posts) at 02:40 PM
I am going to post what I spend on supplements, just because I'm so lucky to live where I live.
Once a month EAS headquarters has a sale, that you can get the cheapest supplements around
10 boxes of advant edge bars (120 bars) = $45.00
4 tubs of Phosphagen HP = $18
2 tubs of Cytovol = $17
2 bottles of CLA (420 tablets) = $16
5 bottles of Beta Cut(450 tablets)= $5
2 tubs of Synthevol = $17
4 boxes of Myoplex (80 servings) = $18
Grand Total = $136. I am sure I will have some left over as well....
Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (36 posts) at 05:33 PM
multipack of myoplex lite: $46
tub of glutamine: $15
Lookin' good for life: PRICELESS!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 07:17 PM
biffler -- That would make a great mastercard commercial! Or for that matter, a great BFL or EAS commercial!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 09:41 AM
I'm so glad you're back! That virus sounds like it must have been really nasty.
Hope you have a wonderful C2!
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by skimfan (12 posts) at 09:51 AM
I had one too! out for a week b4 C2
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:19 PM
That's great to hear! Sorry you got derailed but I hope you're back to 100% soon.
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 12:32 PM
So glad you're feeling better! Can't wait to see ya rock C2!
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 10:16 AM
Jim your posts are fantastic, keep on keepin on. I look forward to your posts everyday
Body for Life Forum Message by CharlieOhio (49 posts) at 10:36 AM
Jim,
This is going to sound weird but put lemon juice in your water. Spike it real good. It tastes great and Different and No Calories...
I use a bottle of lemon juice to spike it...
By the way... I want you to know that You and TJ are my heroes on this site...
I LOVE THE BIKE !!!!
Charlie..
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (213 posts) at 10:43 AM
Jim,
Good for you! You will have to let us know the reaction of everyone seeing you almost 100 lbs lighter! Good for you for standing up to pressure and holding your ground to your commitment. Have fun Jim,
Jeannine
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 11:20 AM
Jim, I was going to say you should drink with him after I read the initial post. Then after reading on I see you are going to have one hell of a party when you reach your goal. That is great. I wish I could have had that kind of will power during C1. I think my results could have been much better if it weren't for the (about 5) times I really drank a lot.
Good job Jim!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 11:56 AM
Lovey -- One thing that is a big motivation is the idea of sharing a toast with my friends at the end of C3 and saying "The last time I had a drink I was over 300lbs, and now I'm 170!!! Cheers!"
If I have any drinks prior to reaching my goal, it destroys that vision and opportunity to have such a great party!
Man! I don't want to blow that!
And the funny thing is, I haven't had the desire to drink anyway! Could it be because my focus has been diverted towards something a lot more exciting and certainly more rewarding?!!! You Betcha!!!!!!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 01:38 AM
Come on down to San Diego!!!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 07:02 AM
Stck with it, you won't regret it!!! Alice
Body for Life Forum Message by tricia (132 posts) at 01:04 PM
Well Jim you know I do love San Diego. As a matter of fact we were there a few weeks ago.....took the kids to Sea World! Next time I am down that way I will let ya know!LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by chimx2 (31 posts) at 01:30 AM
Okay ...Okay ..he does more than give tickets. But do tell me what he was driving. If it was a blu/white ..it wasnt him. He is really handsome (but then who doesnt say that about thier husband) ..but he is. He is potagee/puerto rican with green eyes. Anyhow so I have to ask you Vegas120 ..do you hang out at the California Hotel or Main Street...(its a Hawaii thing ...people)
Body for Life Forum Message by Slacker in Hawaii (20 posts) at 04:05 AM
Chim I am sure your husband is handsome, but I really wasn't thinking anything like that while he was questioning me. All I was thinking was, "I need my Chalupa before Taco Bell closes and please only give me a warning".
The guy that pulled me over was driving a black SUV. That would be funny if it really was him.
I was driving on Kalanianaole tonight on my way to the gym and heard sirens and I thought about you. LOL. I did check my speed to make sure I wasn't speeding.
Body for Life Forum Message by vegas120 (42 posts) at 05:11 AM
Hey Chim, we have something in common!
My husband is really handsome and has green eyes! But My Hubby is Samoan/French,German!
Slacker, I think we really need to watch ourselves on the road from now on!
no matter how hungry we are !:D
Body for Life Forum Message by el Gigante (43 posts) at 09:05 AM
All this Hawaii talk sure makes me miss my days in the islands. Lived in Lanikai for a year and then Kaneohe for another. Some of my best friends are locals. Have promised myself to return and never leave. Can't wait for Plate Lunch Free Days!
Body for Life Forum Message by chimx2 (31 posts) at 01:12 PM
Hey Braddah (el) ...nice swordfish ..did you catch it here? I used to live in Kaneohe before I moved to Kapolei. I used to live by Temple Valley. Many days I hung out at kailua beach eating my L&L plate lunch. Too many I would say and now I am here. Oh well a better place. Hey they do have a low carb Atkins plate there now. Beef teriaki, egg whites, and beef pattie.
Body for Life Forum Message by spideysgirl (4 posts) at 12:39 AM
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Makes me feel really comfortable here.
I got my hubby to take my before pictures tonight. He just rolls his eyes, he has taken before pics soooo many times, but at least I am trying to do something where he is not.
Thanks again everyone for the warm welcome.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tina (10 posts) at 01:13 AM
Spideysgirl you sound just like me. I too am new to posting on this site, but have been a bystander for months. I have also started the BFL program more times than I can count but thanks to all the wonderful people here I know I will finish this time and with great results and I know you will too. Good Luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 09:08 AM
Welcome! This is a great place to get support! Are you new to posting everywhere, or just here? (I've seen the name "spideysgirl" before at another site--not fitness-related.)
Hope you have a wonderful challenge! You can do it!
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by khubbard (158 posts) at 09:17 AM
Finish Finish Finish. Follow the program and stick it out. It is soo worth it. The first 2-3 weeks are the toughest. After that your results on the inside and outside will motivate you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (18 posts) at 09:18 AM
Howdy ho! I too, started once again May 16, so we are in it together baby! Never posted pics before and only read the posts never dove right in. So far it is the best decision I have made to get out from the shadows and put it all out there!
We can do it!
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 11:48 AM
ok are you on Bod Squad Bull?
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (375 posts) at 02:47 PM
yessssssssssssssss
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (470 posts) at 12:04 AM
teehee....
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (470 posts) at 12:04 AM
It's a full moon out tonight........
Body for Life Forum Message by sheila (109 posts) at 03:43 AM
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Body for Life Forum Message by sheila (109 posts) at 03:44 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by sheila (109 posts) at 03:46 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by sheila (109 posts) at 03:46 AM
ok i'm done playing
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 09:16 AM
I think then that your body is saying that you need some more cals! yummmmmmmy, I wish mine would say that!
just make sure that it is healthy food!
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 10:30 AM
I love the rain!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:44 AM
Isn't life wonderful, Enjoy it!!!!
Make every minute count!!!
GET*HER*DONE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1671 posts) at 10:47 AM
I just love the rain also. I remember when I was young when it rained after school, I would intentionally walk home instead of catching the bus.
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (195 posts) at 10:58 AM
Rain lover here too! Sun, sun go away...Bring on the Rain!
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by kimsaucedo (1 posts) at 10:38 AM
BFL allows us to enjoy such great foods, I bet your family won't even miss the unhealthy stuff if you started cooking healthy for them. Especially if you have the EFL book. Keep up the hard work. One of these days you'll be able to look at a photo of yourself and be proud.
Body for Life Forum Message by jess1eb (62 posts) at 10:49 AM
I couldnt cook good stuff for everyone else, they eat what I eat or get there own...probably why my bf is 6'2 and only weighs about 150lb. My son eats at nursery school so he just has what he wants on an evening anyway, what Im having or a snack.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (318 posts) at 11:07 AM
Im telling you- if you want to definitely make some changes....put your pics up- I cant tell you what it is...but the minute I put mine up I felt this compulsion to put a better pic up the next time.....of course for this challenge Im pretty much out of it because of my back injury but next time Im there!
Body for Life Forum Message by chimx2 (31 posts) at 08:53 PM
Thanks ..gang.. Its a better day..a little bit at least. Haha Slacker ..I just may take you up on your offer.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:25 PM
Sounds great! Have a good time and we'll see ya when you get back!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by rawillow (340 posts) at 12:32 PM
I am so jealous - please breathe a HUGE breath of ocean air for me!! I LOVE Miami :P
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 12:33 PM
JEALOUSY JEALOUSY! Have a great time!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by RJA733 (142 posts) at 12:38 PM
well i am DEF going next year. no if ands or buts about it
Body for Life Forum Message by lastic2001 (3 posts) at 12:55 PM
Just check out www.jerrybraam.com/cruise for all the informaton. He told me next years is in the Bahamas on June 6-11. I didn't see it on the webpage though.
Body for Life Forum Message by tallscubagirl (194 posts) at 01:04 PM
I love diving Cozumel...Have a blast.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 01:28 AM
Just a heads-up. I had similar symptoms for years and finally learned it was due to low cortisol (hypoadrenalism). The intense sugar cravings were caused by low cortisol and the unexplained constant hunger was due to a severely impaired metabolism.
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 12:08 AM
like BOOTY BABES!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHH,HOW SWEET! oh crap, you weren't talking about me, huh? Just kidding! You know I love ya sista!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 01:22 AM
I like that perspective - intentional!
Yep! You're doing a great job in BFL but also helping others here! I for one, really appreciate that!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 09:16 AM
I totally agree intentional. I want people to look at me and say she works out whoa! I am sure you do too you want your efforts to show and you should! You've done such an awesome job MM! I believe that in order to give people the inspiration to get fit and healthy we have to look "intentionally" very fit and healthy. So agreed MM. You go on with your fit, bad, self!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 10:04 AM
I think that's a wonderful goal! You are well on your way!
:o)
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 11:14 AM
Intentional! I like that.
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 01:06 AM
Thanks guys! Like I've said before, who needs Dr. Phil when I've got you guys?!!!
I think a little background is in order... This event tonight is just one of many over the last several years. Not sure it is relevant but it was my wife that her husband ran off with back in 1993. We both went through painful divorces together. He left her and her 2 infant children behind. She never really dealt with the issues involved and I think she blames me in some way...
I feel like she stopped investing in the friendship a long time ago. It's as if she tolerates my friendship but doesn't value it. She looks down on my focus on fitness as being 'ungodly', that I'm too obsessed.
All through my challenges with illness she has said things implying that I'm too weak and I became her project. It never seemed to occur to her that maybe Jim REALLY was sick, and that it wasn't just all in his head. We had a falling out in 2003 because I got fed up with her and her brother always treating me like a child and constantly telling me how to live my life. She's a negative person and I think she views my optimism as a sign of weakness.
I don't think she has ever really grasped just how sick I've been because when I'm around my friends, I always do my best to be cheerful and have fun, even if it means going home later exhausted. I suppose if I moaned and groaned it would have given me some credibility!
Anyway, dealing with this friendship is important for me to be successful in BFL. It's just not healthy to have friendships where you invest so much and all you get back is crumbs. I know deep down she cares for me, but at what point do you say that that is not enough?
I have had several heart to heart talks with her and the result is always the same. She's upset I'm not taking her advice - which I never ask for!. That she's trying to help me but I just won't listen. Of course I won't listen to her advice when she's trying to get me to be more 'realistic' and drop my 'childish dreams'. She has never supported my fitness or self-improvement efforts.
For long-term success in BFL, this relationship has to change for the better or I'll have to distance myself from her. Since we've been like family for so long, I doubt if I'll ever break off the friendship, but frankly sometimes I ask myself 'What friendship?'.
BTW -- I brought my Rocketwing over to the bible study calling it 'a rolling praise report!'...The response? "Oh, that's the red bike that's been sitting in your living room...(yawn) I've seen it before." I might as well have been talking to the wall...
I'm tellin ya'! I'm looking at some of my friendships here and wonder if I shouldn't just hop on my bike and ride away!
Jim (Ok Goddessa! Rocket Man!)
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (610 posts) at 01:41 AM
I agree with the above responses. Christie took the words straight from my fingertips...misery loves company. It appears that she is dependent on you being dependent upon her....or so she thinks. Since she didn't (nor you) have control over the divorces, she decided to take control of you. I agree with Lisa about taking time to think before speaking/writing her. I would go and enjoy your break in CC. When you come back, re-analyze your situation and decide if it is a friendship that is worth working on. Unfortunately, sometimes you have to cut your losses. Negativity is completely counterproductive, especially with our new and improved BFL lifestyles. Your "friend" is probably very bitter. She needs to let it go. She needs to forgive and release, otherwise, she will be angry and ALONE. Hugs, Melanie
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 01:48 AM
My gosh chubby! You've nailed her on the issues related to the divorce! Her hubby has been saying the same thing for a long time. She is absolutely bitter..and angry! And she has never grieved the losses...
Actually, I had distanced myself from her for a couple of years but I got sucked back in by the hope that we could be close friends again...silly me!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (988 posts) at 05:47 AM
Distancing yourself a little sounds like a good idea. You don't have to kill the relationship completely, just step back. Remember she has tried in her way, for whatever reasons to help you. Probably the best way she has helped you is with her prayers. Maybe that's the kind of help she needs now, too.
Body for Life Forum Message by cheller (92 posts) at 06:50 AM
jshelton, I'm new to the board and don't know you well but I feel like i can sya this since you eluded in your post that you stopped by a bible study. I too am a Christian and find that when I am moving forward and doing what I feel is great things Satan can and will throw a speed bump in my path.
It sounds like you have had a great number of painful and hurtful things happen in your life over the years.
But maybe just maybe there was a conversation like this between God and satan
satan: God, jshelton is mine. He can't handle all that I can throw at him.
God: Yes, jshelton can handle everything because he believes in me and will surpass all my expectations.
satan: prove it then, let me hav him.
God: you do anything you want satan because he is mine and will aways be. Do everything you want but do not kill him.
okay, I'm sure you know the ending to this little story but if you haven't heard it in awhile go back and read the book of Job.
Please believe me when I say that you have every right to be hurt and upset about what your friend has been doing to you. God wants good things in our lives but maybe you are here good thing and she needs you in her life. The old saying really is true. We hurt the ones we love the most. Be bigger than her. Let her know that you were hurt by her outburst but that you have gotten over it and would like to know if she is stuggeling with anything that you might be able to help her with.
There is a wonderful book and DVD series about this very issue called The Bait of Satan by John Bevere. It is life changing and will change your prespective on the offences that have occured in you life. Try to find it and read it again and again and again.
I hope you don't mind the very long input from someone who doesn't know your complete story but I just felt that I should share this with you.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 11:34 AM
Once again I'm so impressed by you guys!
I had a night to sleep on it and I feel I have a pretty good grasp of what it going on...
What really upset me was not so much her disrespect for me, but rather her disrespect for our friendship. I rarely get upset but when I see something or someone I value greatly being threatened, it really gets me going. Yes, her comments were rude but I understand her well enough to know that the reasons for her insulting remarks really have nothing to do with me. In a nutshell, she doesn't feel good about herself and she projects that onto her relationships.
I'm smart enough to know that you can't get close to such a person unless you are willing to settle for a 'toxic' relationship. I settled for that before BFL...but I no longer will... I believe my success in BFL is a big threat to her self-esteem ("If Jim can lose weight even with a chronic hormonal disorder, then I must be a real loser to not be able to even stick with a diet!").
And yes, I do believe that there is always a spiritual battle going on behind the scenes. Satan wants to drag us down and he'll use whatever he can to attack you and your relationships.
So I've decided the best thing for me to do is to step back and make sure I take care of myself. I still value her friendship but I can't do her part...The door will remain open but she is the one who will have to step through it...I hope she does, because I know I could help her a great deal...if only she would let me...
Meanwhile...I'm gonna keep on truckin'!!!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (318 posts) at 11:42 AM
Jim, you were going for a Bible study....let her deal with her own demons and keep the faith- you know who loves ya....
Body for Life Forum Message by FinallyReady (20 posts) at 11:46 AM
Sounds like you've made a decision that is healthy for you and for her. Toxic relationships tend to add to our weight, both in the figurative and literal sense!
Body for Life Forum Message by Sweety (48 posts) at 09:19 AM
Thanks Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (18 posts) at 09:21 AM
I totally see them, you are shrinking :> Great job!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (213 posts) at 09:21 AM
I can see great progress started on both your waist and your outer thighs. Keep going girl!
Jeannine
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 09:22 AM
Your waist is shrinking def. Looking good keep up the hard work and those 8 weeks and the 12 weeks are gonna knock your socks off. The changes are beginning to happen and they won't slow down they will speed up! Woooohooooo! Keep on truckin looking good!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 09:45 AM
Your waist and outer thighs defintely look smaller. Great job! And the good news is, the best is yet to come!
:o)
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by midlifemama (204 posts) at 10:10 AM
Great job! Your waist is def showing the changes. Keep going strong! you are going to look awesome by the end of this challenge =)
Body for Life Forum Message by powermom (57 posts) at 10:13 AM
i can most certainly see changes...keep up the great work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 11:12 AM
I see progress, particularly in the side photos. Good for you.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 11:14 AM
You know, smiling is electric and with that "LOOK" that you have, I can see it now, Victoria Secret! Watch out!
Body for Life Forum Message by futureisnow (8 posts) at 11:22 AM
Sweety said:
My week 5 photos are up. What do you think? Do you see any progress? It's encouraging that most women start to see results around 6-8 weeks so I am hoping that I am the same.
Body for Life Forum Message by futureisnow (8 posts) at 11:23 AM
Look great keep up the work. I can see a big difference
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:00 AM
Hey,
I had a free day yesterday. DH left for Fleet Week, so I had two beers and some chips. Hadn't planned on it being my free day, but that is what happens when I have to have something that I'm craving. Just change your day. I will probably feel better then taking a whole free day anyways.
PIck yourself up, have a positive attitude and go take on the day (As Dr. Laura would say)...
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by cheller (92 posts) at 06:26 AM
I know how you feel, I had 5 bites of my sons birthday cake and was furious with myself. But by the time I went to bed I got over it. I realized that it was my old way of thinking that pulled me down not what I had eaten. I have to keep reminding myself that this is not a diet that it is a life style. I also had to remind myself that it takes 21 days to learn a new "habit" so give yourself some breathing room get refocused and move on. You will do this, You will finish your 12 weeks and You will look and feel 200% better than you ever have.
Body for Life Forum Message by MHall (21 posts) at 06:38 AM
I am sorry if I came across harsh. It's just that I want this so bad and when I say I ate pizza I mean nearly three pieces and it didn't stop there I figured I already messed up so I had dessert too! And everyone here seems to have so much self control and determination!
I am just going to use it as my free day and bust my butt at the gym today
I will finish my challange becuase I have you all to lean on. Thank you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 06:45 AM
One day at a time. 3 pieces of pizza, does not a failure make. We have all been there.... "Oh, well, I screwed up, and I will just eat the whole carton of ice cream as well." Today is a new day. Make it a great one. Do a few extra reps in your workout, and you will feel better, it always works for me.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 08:14 AM
You're not a failure in any way. You are human, and you are just starting out. You can't change it, and beating yourself up about it will do nothing but make you feel bad, and this program is supposed to make you feel GOOD. Young Guns said it exactly right: it's the self-destructive thinking that brings us down. This is for LIFE, and 3 slices of pizza and dessert one day in your whole life will not make you fail this program.
Get right back up and have a good day today. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by elisa (19 posts) at 08:21 AM
This could have been my post!!!!!! I ate pizza last night and then decided since I screwed up, it would be my free day, so then I had some ice cream. Blah! My stomach is hurting today! Anyway, we just have to do really well for the rest of the week!
Elisa
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 08:59 AM
It's good you want this so bad. You CAN do it. One of the things you'll learn how to handle is situations like what you just described. Have you checked out skwigg's site? It's great! (And I'm not just saying that because her name's also "Renee"!) She has a great essay about cheating and why it's not the end of the world. Check it out!
http://skwigg.com/id28.html
Don't let this mess up your whole challenge. It's not that big of a deal. Pick yourself off, dust yourself off, and keep going!
Take care,
Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (900 posts) at 09:17 AM
ummm flipper?????
Body for Life Forum Message by t_rose (209 posts) at 09:22 AM
Aw, you look cute in your jean skirt! You do look so much better! Would you have thought of wearing a cute little skirt like that 2 years ago?
How was your Monterey trip, did you go to the aquarium? I love it there
Tricia
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 09:26 AM
You look great! I'm glad you were able to kick yourself and now feel good again about all you've accomplished. It's SO impressive!
Hope you had lots of fun in Monterey!
:o)
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1671 posts) at 09:26 AM
woohoo mom! :D good for you giving yourself a proverbial kick in the butt! That's the attitude I love to see :D
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 10:05 AM
you look so good!!! what an inspiration you are!!! Alice
Body for Life Forum Message by FinallyReady (20 posts) at 10:17 AM
You have made an awesome transformation, and with two small kids to take care of! You are inspiring! Good work on kicking the pity party - that is, in some ways, harder than doing an UBWO!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:03 PM
I'm glad you stepped back and saw what we all see - that you have done a superb job of transforming your body!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 12:33 PM
Good for you! Now, could ya kick MY butt too?
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (155 posts) at 01:22 PM
Hey Christie
You are too cute and I love the skirt! You look great!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (322 posts) at 08:15 PM
Thanks guys...you are too great!!
Goddessa...you are "Flippin" killin me with that name...lol...
Young Guns...ummm, apparently I use the word "flippin" alot...lol
J-Dub...here you go...
Triciawe are going to have to do a BFL lunch girl, being that we are in the same town...
Hugs to all of you, and thanks...
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by t_rose (209 posts) at 10:17 PM
Yes we will!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 10:38 PM
Christie,
I just wanted to say that your pics are very motivating. You have accomplished alot. BE PROUD
Toni
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 12:00 AM
I feel like I have been run over by a car, had "visitors" at work, all military and didn't get out of there until 4:30 Hawaii time and then I was stuck in traffic for 45 minutes, I wanted to pull what hair I had left OUT and my calves are aching AGAIN! So I am answering all of my e-mails now, since I got my icenhouru001@hawaii.rr.com fixed and it is up an running. see all of you tomorrow, take care!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1511 posts) at 12:20 AM
Ok people seem to get upset here if you don't announce a new pic post LOL. I posted a pic I took for week 0 on my profile. NOT in a bikini, but I think it may qualify as Goddess wear LOL :D
Body for Life Forum Message by fat_to_firm (7 posts) at 12:24 AM
Wow girl! You really look great. I just had to give ya some karma. You are an inspiration to us all. Keep it up!!
Body for Life Forum Message by chimx2 (31 posts) at 01:20 AM
Hey girl ...in the words of Paris Hilton "That's HOT"
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (610 posts) at 01:55 AM
Aye carumba, chica bonita!
Body for Life Forum Message by midlifemama (204 posts) at 02:04 AM
Love the new picture! You are looking great girl! =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 06:56 AM
Lookin great!
Body for Life Forum Message by ToBeThin (44 posts) at 07:24 AM
wow! It looks like that was made just for you. :) Great job.
Body for Life Forum Message by zooman (208 posts) at 07:31 AM
Looking hot, keep up the great work!
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (902 posts) at 07:42 AM
oh yeah !!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 07:50 AM
Definitely Goddess Wear. :) Lookin' good, girl!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (656 posts) at 08:00 AM
Lisa - meant to tell you before that your 12 week pics are really great! The back shot is especially impressive! Looking from week 0 to week 12, you really reshaped yourself!!! GREAT JOB!!!
ps - love your cute outfit in your new pic!!! love those kind of bottoms (can't remember right now what they are called, though!!!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (900 posts) at 08:37 AM
sexy pic and a nice smile :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 08:55 AM
Hey girl looking good! Hot mamma!!!! WOOOOOTTTTYYY WOOOOO!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1511 posts) at 10:31 AM
Thank you so much for the karma fat_to_firm :)
goingforbuff, they are boy shorts :)
Thank you everybody for the kind words :) You have all made my day :D
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1671 posts) at 10:42 AM
*plasters an R rating on Goddessa's profile*
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 10:51 AM
"pppppuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Hey Kitty Kat! SEXY! Damn Goddessa, this site is going to end up BETTER than Vitoria Secrets! YOU GO GIRL! Wheew!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1511 posts) at 12:27 PM
ROFLMAO...Tai I'm covered!!!! Theres more of me covered there then in a bikini ;P
Hey booty beauty, what do you say we become Victorias secret models. I'll do the lingerie and you can do the thongs....heheheheheheeeeeeeeee
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 12:38 PM
Looking Good!!
Keep it up, and Nancy will boot me off of this site. LOL
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:46 PM
What else can I say but "You are one hot Mama!!!"
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (102 posts) at 01:03 PM
Goddessa wear for sure...woo hoo looking good...boy shorts??? humm I think they be hot pants LOL...
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 01:42 PM
AMEN SISTA! You know I don't have a shy bone in my body so lets rip them a new one! Oh YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!
Body for Life Forum Message by pancyprus (4 posts) at 01:45 AM
Hi Gang, how are you? I have finally plucked up the courage to get my before pictures up, face reality and would be honoured if you would accept me become part of the body for life family on Tracker. Good luck to all & God Bless.
Pan
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (610 posts) at 01:48 AM
Welcome to our funky family. You'll get a ton of advice and lots of laughs here.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 01:53 AM
Welcome buddy! Glad you're back on track! Great idea to put your pictures up right away - that'll help you a lot!
BTW - I live in sunny San Diego!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 07:01 AM
Keep looking at the pics. It's great motivation! and, WELCOME! Alice
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 07:10 AM
Welcome.
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 07:10 AM
Welcome.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chevron (18 posts) at 07:18 AM
Congratulations for taking the brave step. I can see considerable difference after only one week. By the way I was stationed in Espikipi Garrison as a serving soldier in 1989 – 1990/91. Had a fantastic time scuba diving and water skiing at tax payers expense. I miss the sun, sea and surfing!!
Very best wishes with the BFL programme. Chevron
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:42 AM
HEY!!!!
GET*HER*DONE!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 03:29 AM
Hi gang!
Well, we all know that BFL is about so m