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 much more than just rebuilding your body...it's about rebuilding your life as well. It's inevitable that once you finally decide that you will no longer settle for a body born of neglect and abuse, that you will likely raise your standards in other areas of your life...
Today, I thought of my life as a garden that had fallen into disarray...all one could see for years was the overgrown weeds...I was no longer proud of the garden I used to brag about...and made sure to keep the blinds closed to hide it from everyone else. Surely, someday I wanted to have a beautiful garden again, but frankly it looked hopeless...Even experienced gardeners thought my dream was unrealistic - there were just too many weeds...
But then a ray of light pointed to a small patch of fertile ground. It was as if God was telling me that after all these years it was finally time to plant again...All my neighbors said that I was foolish to expect a beautiful plant to flourish in a garden filled with so many weeds...All they could see were the weeds but all I could see was an incredibly magnificent plant that someday would bloom in all it's heavenly splendor...
So I planted the seed and began watering it everyday...I was so anxious to finally see it bloom...but I knew there were no shortcuts...it would take patience, persistence and faith...but someday my faith would be rewarded with this beautiful plant and I would begin to enjoy the boundless fruits it would bear...
Well, finally my body is bearing the fruits of my determined efforts and my persistent faith...What a blessing it is! Seemed like no one thought I would 'garden' again...but they were oh so wrong! But guess what! I'm just getting started!
I've 'pulled' a lot of those 'weeds' in my garden but there is still more to do...It's quite simple...Once you have a beautiful plant in your garden, you are no longer willing to settle for the weeds that have been there for so long...
For me, it's time to look at my garden and take care of the relationships in my life. I need to discern which ones are weeds and should just be pulled - and which ones just need a little loving care for them to once again be the beautiful flower I once cherished... It's obvious that a few new plants are also needed...And now, there is another ray of light pointing to a new patch of fertile ground...Could it be that God wants me to plant a new seed - one that will eventually bloom into a relationship with the woman I will share my life with? Of course, I hope so...but perhaps I'll have to wait until the next 'spring' before I know...
I hope so much that transforming your body empowers and inspires you to also transform your life... I'm not quite there yet, but I'm getting the feeling that you can't have a magnificent body and be content with a mediocre life...
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by guitargoddess (50 posts) at 06:26 AM
Hi Jim,
I just needed to tell you that I always read your post and check your new pictures all the time. Your truely doing amazing and becouse of you I bought a bike rack for my jeep and this weekend Im taking 15 yrs of dust off of my bike. My fiance and I are gong to make Sat mornings bike ride mornings and hopefully it all goes well next spring I'll be buying a new bike.I know it will be rough at first but I like your Gardening talk.. I have alot of weeds to go and becouse of Khubbard I started puting in extra cardio in the morning and weights at night just to kick it up a notch. I've lost 40 lbs since jan o4 and since last august I got stuck .. been in the same place for almost a yr. And 2 weeks ago I gained 10 lbs and I have only been able to drop 2 of those. I almost gave up.
But this morning while telling myself why I chose to do extra cardio in the morning, I was talking myself into 10 min then I think of your post and say, no If can do 10 I can do 20. Then I think well I'll take it easy and do low speed then I think, wait, these weeds will keep growing if I dont pull them out faster.
So in short , Thank you so much. keep it up. Post my second challange starting pics soon and I hope in 2 weeks I break this platuea so I can proudly post 4 week.
Awsome work,
Andrea
Body for Life Forum Message by cheller (92 posts) at 06:33 AM
jshelton, I love analogy of the garden. It is so right on. Since beginning the challenge there is so much I see in other parts of my life that I need to improve. Thank you for putting it in such a wonderful way.
Also, I've been with my husband going on 13 years but I can still remember the wonderful feelings of a "new love". It is amazing and can make you feel like anything in the world is possible. If you can't take a chance on love then all else is pointless.
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 06:51 AM
Awesome post!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraK (31 posts) at 06:54 AM
Your amazing, love reading your post.
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 07:28 AM
Jim you are truly a poetic person. Me I'm just gonna bulldoze my garden and put in a pool
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 11:43 AM
You guys are great! I'm glad you can relate to my garden analogy. I was up late last night, upset about how a longtime friend was hurting our friendship. It made me realize that BFL was causing me to take another look at my life in general and that some things I used to settle for were no longer acceptable...
MisterE - That's hilarious!
BTW -- I think my post might give the impression that I've started a romantic relationship. But no, I don't have any special woman in my life yet, I'm still on my own. However, I've just been feeling lately that maybe it's not that far away...
Thanks again!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (19 posts) at 06:32 AM
I had to change my profile name once again due to the tracker somehow allowing two "wendy" profiles at the same time, so here is my new and hopefully final name:) Everyone have a great day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:34 AM
Hey Wendy from Georgia,
How are things with you?
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by MISSY1184 (282 posts) at 06:38 AM
Wendy I am from GA as well. I am in Fayette County
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (19 posts) at 06:38 AM
Hi Connie. I'm doing great...can't wait to get the gym to work out the back kinks. One more week before school gets out. Then the real challenge begins. Hope you are doing well too. Keep in touch.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (19 posts) at 06:40 AM
Hi Missy. I'm on the west side in Paulding County. We are finally a metro county now! Woo hoo. No more living in the sticks, well sort of.
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 07:43 AM
HEy Wendy,
I'm getting ready to head to NY to meet DH for Fleet Week. Really looking forward to it, never been.... It will be like our second honeymoon, no kids, just a lot of Marines.. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by MISSY1184 (282 posts) at 06:37 AM
Hi everyone,
Well I have stopped BFL for almost a month now due to my fathers death. Things have been very rough latley. My mom is having a very difficult time with his passing ( they were married almost 38 years)and my older sister has not been making the situation any better. I have moved in with my mom so that she is not alone and I am going back and forth to my house during lunch to take care of my dogs.
I have gained 5 lbs back but I will probably lose that due to being sick right now. If all would have went well my 1st challenge would have been over on May 16th. Well, I will try to start bringing my self back to the program, because I KNOW IT WORKS. I also know that diet is 80% of this so if I can atleast get that part down again I can add in the workouts whenever I get a chance.
I hope all is well with each of you, good luck and God Bless!
Brenda
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:49 AM
Welcome back....
I know it has been a rough time for you. You and your family is in my prayers.
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (24 posts) at 06:50 AM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My grandma , who was really like my mom, she raised me, passed away during my first challenge. It was awful. But I stuggled through. And let me say from experience....Sticking with the bfl program will help you feel stronger mentally and physically so you can be there for your mom to lean on. God bless you Brenda. Alice
Body for Life Forum Message by cheller (92 posts) at 06:52 AM
I'm so sorry for you loss.I lost my mother 2yrs ago this June. Although the hurt and pain is still there it has easied. My prayers will be with you.
Body for Life Forum Message by tallscubagirl (194 posts) at 07:49 AM
hey girlie girl. You got my PM. like I said I'll check back in with you later if I don't hear from ya. Take care of family and try as much to EFL slide in a workout when you can and we'll see you back here later.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 07:54 AM
Missy, I know exactly what you're going through, and I could not imagine having tried to do BFL right after my father died. Do your best to stay strong, take care of yourself and your mom, and know we're all here for you when you are able to come back fully.
Jess
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (446 posts) at 08:07 AM
Welcome back Missy, I know everything you are going through is difficult. Try to take care of yourself in the process, and lean on us when you need to!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (322 posts) at 08:08 AM
Hey girl, have really missed you, and your posts. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family.
Hugs
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 08:59 AM
Best Wishes dear! Hope things start to get better but only time will heal. I will keep your family in our prayers! Just take care of yourself and your loved ones. Big Hugs!
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (213 posts) at 09:04 AM
Missy,
Just take it easy and come back as you can. I cannot relate to losing any of my parents yet, however, I can with regards to taking off a month and now coming back. I can say just stick with it as much as you can. My prayers for you and your family will be carried through. Best wishes!
Jeannine
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:31 AM
Hi Missy, glad to see you back,, Imiss ya
hope you and your mom are feeling better
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 10:54 AM
Missy,
What you're going through is torture. I know what it's like loosing someone close to you. It will get easier. Good for you for trying to get back into the BFL program. I wish you success. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask.
Sue
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 11:13 AM
May God bless you and your family, I know what you and your family has had to go thru and my prayers are with you.
WELCOME BACK!
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:46 AM
Hey All,
Who on this crazy site is in the Military? Also who is retired or prior?
I'm in the Navy, I'm a Chief Petty Officer, Dental Technician by trade. Been Active for 22 years and will be transfering to the Fleet Reserve in Jan.
I have spent most of my Career serving with the Marines, OOH RAH!!!! Devil Dawgs... My DH is a Marine... Got to love them.......
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (902 posts) at 07:50 AM
USMC, 2nd Bn 9th Marines, 82 to 86 !!
Welcome ... squid ! lol
Semper Fi !!
Jim :)
Body for Life Forum Message by stepmorjo (20 posts) at 07:57 AM
Air Force Military Police!! (Or Security Police, or Security Forces, the title kept changing)
94-02
HOO-YA
Body for Life Forum Message by TreeStand (31 posts) at 08:00 AM
USA, 3rd ID Schweinfurt Germany. 85-87
Early out...
ROCK OF THE MARNE!!
Body for Life Forum Message by TreeStand (31 posts) at 08:01 AM
Early out with thanks to Graham-Rudman
Body for Life Forum Message by ToBeThin (44 posts) at 08:12 AM
USMC here. out since 1988.
Body for Life Forum Message by elisa (19 posts) at 08:17 AM
DH was a brig guard in the USMC, got out in 1998. He plans/hopes to join the Army to go to nurse anesthetist school in a year and a half, after he finishes his bachelors.
Elisa
Body for Life Forum Message by nurse36 (177 posts) at 08:20 AM
Army Reserves: 91W Medic. Been in since 1996 (Active and Reserves). Supposed to get out in October... but the STOP LOSS has got me for now!
Body for Life Forum Message by el Gigante (43 posts) at 08:40 AM
Active Duty Navy. Lieutenant Commander flying a desk here in the Pentagon.
Body for Life Forum Message by baxdaddy (23 posts) at 08:51 AM
AD AF from 78-88. Arkansas Air Guard (part time) since 89 and full time since 92. Avionics tech.....yeah I have a pocket protector.
Body for Life Forum Message by beachbum (43 posts) at 09:03 AM
My DH is a Marine. He is currently recruiting officers out of UNH, then we are off to career level school.
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 09:08 AM
my Dad is!!! lol seinier chief!
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 12:29 PM
Cool... Nice to know that we have more in common then just healthy lifestyles and fitness....
To me the BFL works well within my work schedule. I do my Cardio on my own time and my weight work out comes during my Command allotted time for PT.
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by lastic2001 (3 posts) at 12:57 PM
US Army 76J 1988-1990 (medical retirement then honorable discharge in 1991)
Body for Life Forum Message by popeye (365 posts) at 01:00 PM
USN been out since 90
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 01:32 PM
Ok CONNIE, I think we have e-mailed each other and I am STILL jealous that you are RETIRING! MAN, that will be me in 2 years! Good Luck to you and let me know if I can help you!
OH FORGOT! I am a Chief in the U. S. NAVY, Command Career Counselor, 19 3/4 years.... Coming up on 20 years in July....
Body for Life Forum Message by el Gigante (43 posts) at 03:23 PM
One of the "perks" of working in the five-sided puzzle palace (it may be the only one) is that I have access to a world class fitness facility, nutrition/medical assistance, and a GNC - all within a five minute, indoor walk from my desk. How's that for no excuses eh?
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 05:40 PM
Hey BB... I forgot to tell you that I also hold the CCC NEC. Went to school in 2000 and held the postion at Lejeune and Okinawa before making Chief. Loved doing it, but could never cross rate to a NC due to DH..
EG... I love the Military Gyms.... I have a membership to Gold's Gym but only use it for the weekends until I retire. I find that the equipment is far better on base..
Thank everyone who responded and Thanks for your service to our Nation... Especially those who are serving overseas....
As the Marines would say OOH RAH Semper Fi.......
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (772 posts) at 05:42 PM
Connie I just went to the TT gym the other day to work out with a friend..holy cow! They have great stuff there! I should have looked into that before I signed up at Onslow...lol.
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:04 PM
Hey DG,
They use to be better. When they first opened that gym (Years ago) they were top notched, but now that MCCS is losing so much money TT is the gym that doesn't get the new and improved equipment.
You should try French Creek.. They have brand new Treadmills and these new cross trainers that you can adjust to make it like you are doing a stepper, the brand name is cybrex, interesting.
Would you like to meet me at FC one afternoon and we can do a workout together. I've been lonely since I lost my partner...
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (102 posts) at 06:07 PM
OK I have 2 ex husbands that were in the Navy.I have a brother in law retired Navy, a brother in the Navy in Hawaii, a nephew in the Navy in Hawaii. Lets see I got the pleasure of living in Memphis TN, Patuxant River Md, and Jacksonville Fl compliments of the US Navy...OH yea both my parents were in the Marines!! All nine of my uncles were in the military, my neice married a Marine he is out now.. so does this count???
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:12 PM
Oh yes, it counts!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by m7s7frost (60 posts) at 06:23 PM
I am active duty Air Force. Currently serving in Oklahoma! ARGH!... Of all the places in the WORLD. Well I guess I can't be too upset here... I met my husband here two years ago! :-)
When I enlisted I was an Airborne Surveillance Technician (AST) but got medically disqualified from flying. I crosstrained into Personnel. I signed up for 6 years (I have served 4 on 18Apr05) and I plan on getting out, as of now, when my enlistment is up. But that's two years away... Anything could happen in that amount of time.
Thanks for the thread!
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:26 PM
Thanks for posting...
I love getting to know whose who. That is what I love about the Military. The opportunity to meet some many people from different walks of life.
If I hadn't joined the Navy, I would be stuck in a small town in Oregon, married to a Logger or Fisherman, (sorry if I offend anyone)I wanted more for myself and have achieved so much in the last 22 years...
Body for Life Forum Message by rawillow (340 posts) at 07:35 AM
So last challenge, it seemed like from one week to the next I had HUGE visible changes. Those of you who saw my weekly photos know what I'm talking about. This challenge, the HUGE weekly changes haven't been happening in as HUGE of a way. So I decided to evaluate, and this is what I have figured out:
When you're riding a bike with multiple gears, you use different gears for different situations. Big inclines, you use little gears and pedal like mad. Big declines, big gears and grind it out. The goal is to keep a similar cadence throughout your riding, and to effect the most speed at the least effort. My first challenge was like learning to ride a road bike on a flat, slightly declined surface. Easy riding, get your balance, learn to coordinate all of the actions you need to while balancing on something that you can lift with a few fingers and has maybe 3 inches by 3/4 touching the ground in the front and back. That's it. Not an EASY thing to do, but once you get the hang of it after some practice, you are FLYING. I mean, you've got some pretty big wheels and they're built for SPEED. The wind is in your hair and you feel amazing. End challenge one right here...
Begin challenge 2: Oh... uh... is that a hill I see up there? Well, it's the same hard surface... it can't go on for too long... it's not THAT bad - I'll just attack it and pedal through it. Pedaling... uh, this is getting tougher. Climbing, pedaling...uh, folks, we're slowing down quite a bit... pedaling...uh I'm gonna have to do something or I will end up falling over if I go any slower. Meanwhile I'm watching people fly by on their own rides, and wondering how the heck they're going so FAST. Then...wait a minute... what if I click this little lever here. Click. Pick up speed just a bit. Pedaling easier. Click. Oh, that's quite a bit better. There's one on the other side - lemme try that. Click. Chain slowly clicks onto a smaller ring. BINGO!!!!!!! And here we go, picking up a bit of speed, but man is this easier.
So this challenge I've been busting my butt to maintain the speed at which I was losing. Trying to keep pedaling fast, but noticing physical changes a good bit slower. I realized that I've been coming up on that incline, not even noticing the situation was changing - getting to that place where you transition from really being "fat" to "ok, NOW it's time to refine your body and really get it not just looking OK, but looking and feeling really amazing". That last 30 lbs... At this point, I'm finally realizing that it's time to change gears - to make the decision that I'm not going to slow down until I can't ride anymore and have to get off and walk the bike. I'm not settling for walking the bike up the hill. (You KNOW you have done this before - even as a kid) Yeah, I could walk it up - I would still make it to the top of the hill, but it would take me longer, and I WANT TO SEE THE VIEW ON THE OTHER SIDE!!! So... I am switching gears. I know that I'm getting ready to crest that hill and pick up speed - maybe by the end of this week, maybe in week 5 or 6. But right now, all I need to think about is changing gears so I can CLIMB THAT HILL I'm on.
Changing gears, changing my mindset to meet myself where I am in the reality of this moment, and not where I want to be in the next. Knowing and planning what I have to do to GET where I want to be, but not worrying that I'm not there already. Because guess what? I'm still pedaling. And I'm picking up speed. And I'm CLIMBING A HILL, PICKING UP SPEED - no small feat. And I AM going to get there - by the end of this challenge.
Click.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 07:58 AM
Good for you! I just love these analogies. So how does "changing gears" apply to your actual challenge? What will you change?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 08:08 AM
But it's a good thing, lol! Today is my birthday. I'm 29. Again. (I have 4 years' experience at it :P) I wasn't going to take today as a free day, but people at work who have no reason to know it's my birthday have been saying,"so... your birthday's Wednesday, huh?" So I've decided that, rather than stress about food and cake, etc., I'm going to enjoy whatever happens today, make it my free day, and stay on plan the rest of the week.
Here's to another year, this one entirely focused on good health!
Body for Life Forum Message by elisa (19 posts) at 08:13 AM
Happy Birthday!
I messed up yesterday and decided to make it my free day. I am disappointed but I plan to make up for it. I had to go to field trips with my boys Monday and Tuesday and I have another one to go to today. Then they have had baseball practice the last two nights, and tonight is church. They have games both Thursday and Friday nights. My boys are in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, and then I am having to bring my 3 year old and 1 year old with my to everything, so it has been unbelievably crazy!!! I am fixing to do my upper body now because I have 2 hours before we need to leave for this field trip.
Anyway, enjoy your day!!!!!
Elisa
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (772 posts) at 08:14 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by ToBeThin (44 posts) at 08:16 AM
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a great one.
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (902 posts) at 08:40 AM
Happy Birthday and good for you J !!
Heck, what's one day ??!!! Live it up and enjoy !!
Jim :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (322 posts) at 08:44 AM
Have a great day!!
Hugs
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (900 posts) at 08:50 AM
happy birthday J-dub another fellow taurian :)~ and no you can't get a pic without the towel for your b-day :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 08:51 AM
Happy birthday. Have a big bowl of ice cream for me (my favorite treat.)
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 08:52 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU SPECIAL GAL!!!!! YOU ROCK! AND WOW YOU ARE ONE YOUNG HOT LOOKING 29 YEAR OLD!!!! ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (18 posts) at 08:56 AM
Don't sweat it - one of the reasons I love this program is because it is a lifestyle, you get up and keep going!
Enjoy and relax!!
Happy b-day to you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (213 posts) at 08:59 AM
Happy Birthday to you (song) :) Enjoy it and have fun!
Body for Life Forum Message by strongby35 (394 posts) at 09:17 AM
Happy Birthday, you young'in! (I turn 29 for the 6th time next week ;o)
Have a wonderful day and enjoy yourself!
:o)
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (369 posts) at 09:21 AM
Happy Birthday Jess! Oh, to be 29! Such a great age! I just turned 29 for the 3rd time, although I like 27 better!
Enjoy you day! That's what birthdays are for - it's your day! Hope you're doing some other fun stuff too!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1671 posts) at 09:29 AM
Woohoo happy birthday!! :D Make it a great one!
Body for Life Forum Message by skimfan (12 posts) at 09:44 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
the wonderful thing about free day is that you're "free" to make it happen on a different day. I will definately be taking my birthday as a free day.
Body for Life Forum Message by DRod2005 (93 posts) at 09:49 AM
Happy Birthday!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 09:51 AM
Happy birthday here's a thought for you...no matter how old you get I will always be 8 years older! ok now I'm depressed...when life gives you lemons make lemonade, but what the heck do you do when life gives you brussel sprouts?
Body for Life Forum Message by k8eblue (8 posts) at 09:52 AM
Happy Birthday! Birthdays are so much fun while your eating your cake, take some time and think of the accomplishments you have made over the last year.
Cheers,
Kate
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:22 AM
Happy Birthday!
GET*HER*DONE!!!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 10:24 AM
Aww, you guys are the best! Young Guns.... are you suuuuuuuuuuure? ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by powermom (57 posts) at 10:27 AM
Happy Birthday!!! cheers!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 10:55 AM
Happy Birthday. Enjoy your free day. You should never have to worry about anything on your birthday. Have a piece of cake for me.
Sue
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (195 posts) at 11:00 AM
Today is your Birthday, Happy Birthday to ya! Enjoy! Best wishes to you on your special day and in your new year!
r
Body for Life Forum Message by Laura (42 posts) at 11:23 AM
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoy :)
Laura
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:05 PM
Happy Birthday!
Wish I was there to celebrate with you!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 12:24 PM
You guys are making my day!
Interestingly, the people who mentioned my birthday a few days ago seem to have forgotten it... and the recptionist, who puts the daily birthdays on a sign in the lobby seems to have forgotten to do that, too. I know I'm not 10 anymore, but that is kinda disappointing! But that's ok... I got you guys! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 01:20 PM
Update: someone, I don't know who, remembered and told the receptionist. When I got back from lunch, she apologized profusely because she was out yesterday and didn't remember to put it up on the sign.
So I feel better now. ROFL
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (610 posts) at 01:54 PM
I did it. I sent her a nasty-gram....hee hee! JK. Happy Birthday, my friend!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 03:55 PM
Heh heh... I knew you were a good friend, Chubbs. :P
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 04:23 PM
Happy B DAY! Hoot Hoot! Have a great day! and celebrate LIFE!
Body for Life Forum Message by Slacker in Hawaii (20 posts) at 05:28 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by m7s7frost (60 posts) at 05:45 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (102 posts) at 05:53 PM
Happy Birthday!!! get out the EFL cookbook...didn't Bill Phillips say all holidays and your birthday is a FREE DAY?? Enjoy your day...you are a great inspiration to me I love your posts...
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 05:57 PM
OK, there was cake. It was chocolate. 
Now I'm going to a friend's house for dinner. Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone! It's been a great day, and the first time since I turned 30 that I haven't been bummed out about another birthday, and I think that's because from doing BFL I feel younger and healthier than I did even before I turned 30, and you all have helped me capture that feeling! So I owe you a big thank you!
Jess
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (550 posts) at 06:35 PM
Happy birthday, cutie!! Enjoy it!
Body for Life Forum Message by sheila (109 posts) at 09:17 PM
happy birthday
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 10:40 PM
OK, I am now thoroughly caked out (who'd have thunk?) and ready to stop eating. Blech. Have to go to bed or I will never get up in time to do my HIIT in the morning.
Thanks for a great birthday everyone!
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (988 posts) at 10:45 PM
Happy birthday, Jess!
Body for Life Forum Message by navy4lif (2 posts) at 08:20 AM
This week is not going so well...started out by starving myself on monday in order to have the procedure done on tuesday and now (wednesday)I am feeling so terrible I dont want to move. This morning was my first workout since sunday (since I couldnt eat I didnt think it would do me any good to workout)and it was not as great as normal. Anybody have this kind of feeling after having this done?
Body for Life Forum Message by navy4lif (2 posts) at 08:21 AM
oops, logged in as my husband...this is actually anavywife:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (900 posts) at 08:46 AM
I imagine having a camera shoved up you butt wouldn't leave you feeling too good afterwards. I wouldn't worry about the workout though, I'm pretty impressed that you went at all.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 08:53 AM
Were you having stomach problems? I was diagnosed with IBS and they said if I didn't improve, they'd do a colonoscopy on me too. That procedure doesn't sound like fun, even though they knock you out.
Well, that did it for me! I met a specialist during C1 Week 1 and he gave me a list of high fiber foods to eat. Since they were all BFL approved foods, I was able to get them in. Ever since, I've had no problems!!! I don't even take medication any more!
What week are you on? If you are just starting your challenge, you may give the food a couple of weeks. Your symptoms may improve.
Hope you feel better soon!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by FaithPCFL (30 posts) at 11:09 AM
I'm having one next week, but it's the last week of my challenge. good timing I suppose....
how did your test results come out?
Body for Life Forum Message by anavywife (3 posts) at 11:15 AM
I have been having stomach problems for the past few years and colon diseases run in my family so they wanted to test me. The doctor says its IBS on top of my lactose intolerance. I have always eaten healthy foods (weight watchers queen:)) so my only alternative is to continue doing what I am and take medicine to help it out...thanks for all your advice!!! I really want to see a difference in week 12 so it frustrates me to have this right as soon as Im trying to make changes. thanks again
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 11:23 AM
If you don't mind me asking what medicine are you taking? I've had constipation (3-4 weeks between BM) my whole life and I would like to find something "safe" to take.
Thanks,
Sue
Body for Life Forum Message by jaimekristen (42 posts) at 11:28 AM
I've had a colonoscopy, and they didn't give me enough drugs! I was awake and aware through the whole thing, then once it was done I was out for like 2 hours. I was already sick before it, and was still sick after it. They found out later I had Salmonella poisoning and probably didn't need to do a colonoscopy.
But I know how horrible it is to go through! And I would say to take it easy, eat what you can and relax for awhile. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 11:42 AM
Supafreak, what were the high fiber foods your specialist recommended?
Body for Life Forum Message by Melissa1411 (27 posts) at 12:42 PM
I think thats great! Also as a side note: all males over 40 should absolutely have one every year AND be eating as many green vegetables as possible! Just another way to ensure great health! :o)
Body for Life Forum Message by lastic2001 (3 posts) at 12:49 PM
I had one about a year ago (35 yr old) and it's no fun that's for sure. There are worse things though. The medication worked well for me (made me sleepy enough that I don't remember it). I thought the worst part was the night before with that gallon of stuff to drink. UGH....
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 01:00 PM
Here's some info on high fiber:
Scan food labels for bread and cereal products listing whole grain or whole wheat as the first ingredient.
Look for cooked and ready to eat cereals with at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.
Eat raw fruits and vegetables; they have more fiber than cooked or canned foods, or juice. Dried fruits (especially dried figs) are also good sources of fiber.
Increase fiber in meat dishes by adding pinto beans, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, bran, or oatmeal.
Try adding 2-3 tsp. of unprocessed wheat bran to foods such as meatloaf, casseroles, homemade breads, muffins and other baked goods.
Dairy foods provide little fiber. Increase fiber by adding fresh fruit, whole grain or bran cereals, nuts, or seeds to yogurt or cottage cheese.
Chopping, peeling, cooking, pureeing, and processing may reduce fiber content
Substitute oat bran for one third of all purpose flour in baked goods recipes.
Best to eat a variety of foods and not to rely on a fiber supplement
Do it gradually—rapid fiber increase may result in gas, cramping, bloating, or diarrhea.
Drink plenty of fluids—at least 8 cups every day.
Obviously, not all their recommendations are BFL approved. But just increasing my veggies and adding oatmeal as one of my daily carbs helped a lot.
I used to take a medication called Bentyl. It was a bowel relaxer. Sounds great huh? Not anymore--thanks to BFL!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 01:00 PM
I had a barium enema and had to drink that stuff. It was horrible. The first one didn't clear me right out, so I had to have two.
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraK (31 posts) at 01:29 PM
I had one a year ago also. Never could found anything. I had been have severe stomach pain. After all the test, the told me quit taking all my meds. I was taking vitamins & predisone,etc turn out to be all the meds. My stomach was not digesting them.
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 08:20 AM
hey gang I have not been contributing much to the board lately because quite frankly I have not done much lately to get all excited about. I have been completely over the pnemonia for a month now and have slowly been getting back into gear, but I found that I was missing something.Last weekend I decided to change gyms. I am very much a people person and enjoy meeting and talking to people, but not when I workout. I had been a member at my old gym for 7 years, and working out every morning everyone knows me and it just got to be more of a social time than a hard core workout time. I am very happy being anonomous again I have had great workouts this week. I have been lurking around the board secretly cheering for Jim and his bike and Udenia and the navy news but too ashamed of my inactivity to post.I guess the good news is that I am back at it, the bad news is that now you have to put up with my sarcastic wit again!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (213 posts) at 09:05 AM
Welcome back, I've personally missed your posts. Time for rededication and focus - good for you, if that means a new gym, so be it. Have a great day.
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (18 posts) at 08:45 AM
So I am just starting my LBWO, and in walks Mike Alstott!!! For those of you who do not know who this is, he is only the most awesome full back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a.k.a. the "A TRAIN". OH YEAH BABY! Talk about inspiration for my workout :>
Don't worry, I played it totally cool, didn't bother him at all just went about my workout even though he was like 2 feet away from me. I cannot say the same about this girl there, she started the whole "I'm stupid act". I was like, you have been here for 20 minutes working out just fine and all of a sudden you don't know what a 45 pound weight looks like?
As I was leaving, he was heading to the desk and we crossed paths and we exchanged "hey's". Oh yeah, I totally spoke to Mike Alstott!!! I am so pumped! Turns out my hubby knows the guy he was working out with, the grew up together.
Pretty cool huh? I couldn't wait to get to work and share my most awesome news with all my new friends!!!
Make today fabulous!!!
Jo
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 08:48 AM
That's cool. I wish I could do that.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 08:50 AM
Mike Alstott went to Purdue when I was there. He always seemed like a pretty down to earth guy!
Very cool for you!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 08:51 AM
wohooo that is cool.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (900 posts) at 08:53 AM
if that isn't motivation then I don't know what is. I'm not a sports fan but that's still pretty darn cool.
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (18 posts) at 08:54 AM
He was totally cool, and talked to some of the other guys that were working out. Very humble guy - not like some of the other players we used to have on our team!!
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (902 posts) at 09:29 AM
He's a physical freak !! I heard when he was at Purdue he would pull a jeep across the the parking lot for a leg workout !!
Very cool Jo !!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (375 posts) at 10:10 AM
Wow...........totally cool!! As Chris Berman on ESPN would always say, "You are good hands with All-Stott!!"
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (900 posts) at 08:57 AM
my legs are sore!!!! and I mean sore, like my first LBWO sore, you know where every step is is like "ouch" and you can feel every little miuscle fibre twinging. A flight of 8 stairs looks a mile long to me today. I dunno what I did monday differently but it must have been something right. This feels awesome!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (18 posts) at 09:02 AM
Wooo Hooooo!!! Good job!
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (369 posts) at 09:17 AM
That is one of the best feelings in the world! Way to go!
Body for Life Forum Message by k8eblue (8 posts) at 09:54 AM
I love that feeling, I am jealous.
Kate
Body for Life Forum Message by Heathergettinbuff (109 posts) at 10:05 AM
i love that feeling, i was thinking i didnt push lbwo monday hard enough cause i wasnt sore the yesturday morning. well by the afternoon and evening my legs were killin me and my abs too. i really love being sore... way to go!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (375 posts) at 10:08 AM
what do you mean??? sore??? cmon YG........you are a young whipper-snapper!!! Tell us about your workout...did you increase weight?? you are experiencing a lactic acid build up of some kind.........what supplements did you start to take? There might be a legitimate reason for the soreness, too!
paramedic BULL
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:09 AM
don't you just love that feeling!!!
It cracks me up, I said Oh I am so sore and hubby says you over did it again, I say, Oh no, I did it just right!!!
Get*Her*Done!
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (902 posts) at 10:16 AM
Way to work it Jay !!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 10:27 AM
I love that! I mean, aside from the whimpering every time I have to go upstairs to use the bathroom in my house, it's a great feeling! :P
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 10:56 AM
I also love that feeling. It's hard to get after a while. It's weird to say, but enjoy it.
Sue
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 11:07 AM
Looks good on ya!
I try to do that when I can too.
Best way I know to ensure you hit 10's.
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (318 posts) at 11:13 AM
Are ya doing the "Fred Sanford" walk?...because thats the give away....
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (900 posts) at 12:17 PM
legitimate reason....I worked my a$$ off that legitimate enough?
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:22 PM
I wish I felt that way...I don't think I am pushing myself hard enough....
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 12:27 PM
Young Guns said:
legitimate reason....I worked my a$$ off that legitimate enough?
Not that we'd know with that towel in the way! 
(you know I'm just joking, right? don't want any kind of internet sexual harrassment suit going on! :P)
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 10:42 AM
hey guys help me out here I'm having some sort of brain fart here for the life of me I can't think of the name for body fat test done by water submerssion I would like to look into getting it done but I don't think it's called the Waterbuffalo test. Thanks Eldon
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 10:43 AM
Hydrostic Bf testing?
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 12:37 PM
Hmmm nope that was what came to my mind first too but I don't think that's right. I will look on the web I hear some people use it for something other than tracker. I personally have never tried.
Body for Life Forum Message by rawillow (340 posts) at 12:40 PM
T is right - technically it is called either hydrostatic or hydrodensitometry.
Are you thinking of BIA? (Bioelectric Impedence Analysis) - that's what Tanita scales and the ormron testers use - shoots a current through your body and feeds back a resistance measurement on the current. Uses your height and weight and age to calculate a bodyfat % from there....
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 12:45 PM
okey dokey thanx I will check it out I think the U of M does it
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 10:56 AM
For all of those out there that hit a rut or feel so bored they do not want to go on, listen for a sec! I do as well, ok,, no one is exempt from feeling like they "JUST WANT TO GIVE IT A REST!".. but then you need to weigh what is important in your life and will quitting help you meet that goal! PROBABLY NOT! So take yesterday for example,, I WAS BEAT,,, and my legs were throbbing, I had to stay late at work, had visitors from Millington, TN there, didn't get out until almost 5:00 pm Hawaii time and then got stuck in traffic for pretty close to an hour, got home just to hug my UUMMM BBAAAHHH and I told mom,, MAN I AM BEAT, so tired,,, and I did think about bypassing my workout this morning and take a rest,, but by the time I went to bed, I had already talked myself into the morning workout, laid out my gear, put my water bottle in the frig, made up my lunch.. NO EXCUSES, I know if I didn't do it this morning, this FIGHT IS ON! So boys, BRING IT! Because this girl's FIRE IS LIT..... :)-
Body for Life Forum Message by RedJen (70 posts) at 11:04 AM
Way to go girlie! Its a constant battle with ourselves sometimes but its easier when you know your out to WIN IT!
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (369 posts) at 11:09 AM
You're so awesome Booty Babe! We really have to focus on what we really want. Is an extra hour of sleep going to get up closer to our goals? What matters most? Thanks for the encouragement!!! Keep that FIRE going!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 11:10 AM
I tell you, it was tough and my calves are already throbbing this morning. What can you do? But persevere thru it! again, what is important to you? thanks, I appreciate it!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:07 PM
Better watch out or you might just find yourself doing BFL for the rest of your life!!! Oh, perish the thought! (Yuk! Yuk!)
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:13 PM
Great, good for you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 01:30 PM
Oh I will be doing some type of fitness for the rest of my life, I know I will. I have to. I am the kind of person that can gain weight from smelling a bagle or biscuit! If I don't work out! So that is a given for me!
Body for Life Forum Message by Heathergettinbuff (109 posts) at 01:55 PM
oh girlie...you and i are so much alike, too funny about the fitness forever, im the same way i gain weight if i drive by the bakery to slow. guess its just what's in the cards for me in this life. well anyway, just wanted to say thank you!! you are always such an inspiration to me with you perserverance and determination. you set an awesome example for going after what you want and making it happen with no excuses. you want it you go get it! i keep your comments in my head when i think i cant do another 10 mins of cardio, or i cant add another 5 lbs. i think what would udenia do, she wouldnt quit and neither am i. you really do touch the lives of ppl here especially me and make a difference. so i just wanted to say thank you...from a girl who's a work in progress.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 02:10 PM
Go Udenia! It is a constant battle. Battling out the lows and riding the wonder highs of this wonderful journey! You go girl you are such a spunky person I love ya!!!! And your enthusiasm!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 02:39 PM
OK YOU GOT ME! I'VE BEEN PEGGED!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 03:04 PM
OK UPDATE! I just got interviewed for the up and coming article in Hawaii Navy News Paper and it is free! I asked! The pictures will be taken this weekend!..and the paper is due to come out the 27th to the 29th May for the next week! The young lady wants to put the webpage link in the paper so I might have to change my sign on name back to Udenia and take the "Thong Shot" off for a week or so! Can't have my kiddies here looking at my rear end!lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:10 PM
Hey Udenia,
Glad I read your post because I am telling you, this has been the hardest week for me. I'm on my 10th week and for the first time food has been an issue, it is almost like I don't care, why??? Not sure if it is my PMS or what, but am constantly having to reexam myself and look at my goals. Just last week I was plan C2 and now I'm just planning tomorrow..
Glad to hear that others are having some issues.
I did have an awesome workout. I love getting right in the middle of those young Marines and doing my 100 lb Lat Pull down!!!!!
And they thought I was old.. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 07:20 PM
YOU GO GIRL!, Your only as old as you feel! No everyone has those days! Sometimes they stink but you have to break thru though! and you pick up speed, I did. Good Luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (322 posts) at 08:40 PM
Awesome post, Karma comin your way sista!
Body for Life Forum Message by Athletic4Life (172 posts) at 11:05 AM
Hey it's only Wednesday, just one day off now - we are getting closer to hitting Tues!!!!
Week 3 Results:
Week 3 Totals & Standing
Get Her Done squeaks out in front of the 2-week champs, Hammer Time. Butt Buster pull up from the rear to pull ahead of the Bod Squad.
It's a close race, this week we will include the BF%, so we will see the results of the hard work.
Will Get Her Done hold on to their lead? Will Butt Busters pull up and take first place??
Stay Tuned to See!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 11:11 AM
I know what is happening on my end! No worries, HAMMER TIME will be back in the LEAD!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (656 posts) at 11:13 AM
The Bod Squad is being sneaky...gaining muscle, losing fat...it is ANYONE's game come body fat reporting time!!!!
GO BOD SQUAD!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 11:45 AM
Ya. I give my team 17 points everytime!
just you wait!
I think that someone is slacking! come on guys!
Corinne Bod Squad rocks
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 02:00 PM
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOO!!
GET*HER*DONE!!!!!!!!
YES!!!!! WE GOT IT GOING ON!!!!!
WAY TO GO TEAM!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 02:23 PM
Here that, GET*HER*DONE TEAM!!
WE ARE IB T%HE LEAD!
Keep up the great awesome super fantastic JOB!!!
Whoooo Whoo, I am excited!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (77 posts) at 02:36 PM
Doh!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by RunnahGirl (51 posts) at 03:00 PM
Schweeeeeeeeeet!! Butt Busters... the long shot of the BFL Tracker Derby wins by a length and a half! (Uh, is it illegal to start betting pools on the tracker???....) heehee. Good job you guys! So proud of us! :o) :o)
Body for Life Forum Message by MUSIQ (60 posts) at 03:18 PM
Butt Busters is kicking butt!!!! yipee! Hey, I think all the teams are kicking butt!
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (516 posts) at 04:24 PM
Butt Busters ROCK!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (269 posts) at 04:29 PM
AAAAAAAAAAgh!! what happened?? ooooh them bad nasties - were SNNEEEking pasts us (ok I watch too much Lord of the Rings!) LOL!!
Seriously-- it's just fantastic to see that EVERYONE here is doing well! :)
YAY BFL!!!
OK HAMMER TEAM - This week --no one's off gettin married , or in between challenges or walking like a gimp ( that'd be me!-lol)
SO LETS ROCK!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 04:43 PM
Our Team Gets Her Done!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (261 posts) at 05:50 PM
I'm pulling my weight(which wil hopefully be a little less to pull here soon!)
Jamber
Hammertime!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 07:41 PM
I'm getting pictures done tomorrow so my diet is "squeaky clean" and more protein shakes, here I come! We are taking them in my garage with my Bowflex and weight set! How exciting! Oh yeah, the battle is on now, I am starting my challenge on Sunday "officially" but have been kicking butt this week! I get all my points! :)-
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 09:03 PM
ok!
I'm getting a treadmill on the 18th of june! YAY
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:30 PM
I'm getting a new body on,??????
It's on back order, Heheheheh!!!
GET*HER*DONE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (375 posts) at 11:55 PM
Booty and the HAMMERTIMERS.......so I am working out tonight, busting a LBWO, and I go from a grueling pyramid set on leg extensions to leg press and put that bad boy on 190 lbs for 12 reps!!! I am dying with 4 reps to go and then "it" happened.........
Booty and the HAMMERTIMERS were there screaming at me to suck it up! I knew I couldn't let those guys beat up on us BOD SQUADERS, so I slowly pounded out those last 4 reps screaming at the weights with each effort! What a feeling to make that mind-body connection and finish the lift!!
You guys ROCK and you pushed me through a taxing, yet energizing workout!!!
BULL
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 11:13 AM
Just wanted to provide an update on life with a fractured ankle.
Well I was worried that I was going to gain weight being on crutches and not being very active. I have actually been doing really well and got my weight back down to below where I ended C1. I weighed 199 this morning.
I have decided I will lift upper body at the gym on Tuesdays and Fridays until I get my cast off and do abs at home on days I am not lifting. Hopefully all the extra ab work will really pay off.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 11:22 AM
You said in another post that you have suffered from IBS and your doctor gave you high fiber foods. Do you mind me asking what they were? I've suffered my whole life. I can go 3-4 weeks with out having a BM. I've tried bulk laxatives (metamusil), stool softeners, and medical laxitives and nothing works. Since I started BFL it hasn't improved. Thanks for helping.
Sue
Body for Life Forum Message by anavywife (3 posts) at 11:38 AM
Something that is kinda gross that has helped me is about a cup of prune juice (unsweetened natural juice) warmed up...its not so bad once you try it and it has helped me some in the past. Might try it, you never know:)
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 11:40 AM
i don't want to hijack this thread but have a lot of knowledge in this particular area..you don't want to use laxatives, they are habit forming for the colon and actually will make it lazier, people also think more fiber, more fiber and that can be true, but not always, it is a bulking agent and will actually constipate you further if you don't have enough water and exercise, fruits and vegetables need to be in abundance in the diet as well, not just whole grains/cereals for fiber..softeners are a good temporary fix because your stool has to be very hard to pass from sitting in the colon for week/weeks at a time..i strongly recommend you look into colonics, using water (3-5 gallons at a time,2-3 times a week for a period of 2-3 months) can work wonders for your colon's strength, prevent disease/cancer, allow you to resume normal bowel function, even resolve many undiagnosed health issues stemming from the colon blockage..the putrefication of that fecal waste(sorry to be so graphic) can really make you ill in many area..hope this helps..you may want to also check out any books by Doctor Bernard Jensen, he is extremely knowledgeable about IBS, and all colon issues..good luck
susan
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 12:26 PM
Christreigns77 - have you used colonics before? I just looked it up and I don't know where I would go for that, and it seems expensive for the home kit. Did it work for you?
Body for Life Forum Message by tricia (132 posts) at 01:08 PM
I am using the kit from Drnatura.com. It consists of herbal pills,mix,and tea. I like the way it is working. So far so good. I suggest flaxseed oil....you can take 2 capsules with every meal. Eat the highest fiber you can. Bread....at least 5g per slice,WW tortillas and pasta and lots of veggies and fruit.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 01:14 PM
I've done the colonics but at that rate I would be flat broke. I pay 70$ per session so I couldn't do more than three.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 01:17 PM
Supergirl - did the colonics work for you? It's a lot of money to shell out if you don't know if it will work.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 01:21 PM
yes, they worked but not long term, I am still struggling to figure out how to get regular every day. It's frustrating. It's starting to worry me since I am getting a lot of fiber, plus drinking over a gallon of water a day, exercising and eating really well. if you go back to that colonoscopy post, Supafreak did answer the question of the high fiber foods.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 01:23 PM
3-4 weeks is a super long time not to "go" though....that sounds pretty serious to me.....not sure what to say about that but I've been thinking of going to see a proctologist..maybe you should consider that too..?
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 01:27 PM
Well, here's a list of high fiber foods:
Grain Products:
whole grain breads, buns, bagels, muffins
Bran Flakes, All Bran, Red River cereal, Corn bran cereal, whole wheat Shreddies
Brown rice, whole-grain pastas
Fruits:
dried fruits (apricots, dates, prunes, raisins), blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, oranges
Vegetables:
broccoli, dried peas and beans (e.g. kidney, lima, beans, chick peas, lentils and soy beans), corn
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 01:28 PM
My doctor just tells me to eat more fiber, but obviously that doesn't work. Maybe I'll look into a proctologist and see if they can do anything. Thanks for the advise.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 01:30 PM
To clarify--my problem was not constipation. I had issues with foods triggering long, terrible trips to the bathroom. I have at least 3 BMs a day, but in the past, they were not always solid.
Adding fiber, for my particular situation has helped a lot.
But, I agree with what CHRISTREIGNS77 wrote in that high fiber may not help everyone with IBS. This is just what works for me.
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 01:32 PM
When I finally got concerned about my issues, I saw a gastro-intestinal specialist. He was wonderful and had suggestions for me just by discussing my symptoms.
He was such a nice guy, but I'm glad to say that I haven't been back to see him. ;)
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 01:42 PM
sorry was off the comp, just saw this again, yes I have done the home colonics and the ones done in an office (the one I went to was a small colon therapy office, took half hour, cost 30 bucks, I couldn't continue it for as long as recommended cuz of price as someone mentioned before) but I believe even 5 times will get you started in the right direction, you may want to see a gi person also because not going for more than a day or 2 is serious, yet alone 2-3 weeks!! that is extremely dangerous! good luck
susan
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 01:42 PM
Hmmm, hadn't thought about a gastro-intestinal specialist...that would be a good place to start too.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 02:05 PM
Thanks for everyone's advise. I now have a few more options to look at.
Body for Life Forum Message by PussycatCowgirl (8 posts) at 11:22 AM
Is this okay rihgt?
I just can't believe it is all. I have better results than the SouthBeach options.
Ang(Austin, TX)
Body for Life Forum Message by anavywife (3 posts) at 11:35 AM
Thats awesome! Good job...if you have totally changed your eating habits and this is a complete change to your way of life then it is totally alright, your body is adjusting. One warning though dont get frustrated when you dont see that much come off all the time, it wouldnt be healthy loss. You are doing great!!
Body for Life Forum Message by LJ (38 posts) at 11:30 AM
well, it's now week 8. I am hoping it turns out to be the magical week that others have spoken of - that the fat will start to melt off. So far I'm pretty much the same weight that I started at. Even though I haven't missed a work out and have been very good about eating. Maybe that's not unusual for women who only need to lose about 10 lbs.
So...fingers crossed for this week. But if not- then I'm still going to plug away!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 11:30 AM
I did last night, I stopped in to test drive a Honda Accord. Three and a half hours later, AND NO DINNER, I drove home with a new Pilot. I hate when the guy you are working with runs back and forth about 30 times and I AM SO HUNGRY. I was going out of my bleeping mind. My wife ended up happy, with a new vehicle for her, but the thing is we were supposed to be getting me a car. Guess I'm a pushover.
Body for Life Forum Message by rawillow (340 posts) at 12:00 PM
Yep - I showed up at the honda dealer in august with CASH for a CRV, a written price, and knew exactly the model and color I wanted, which they had in-stock. 4 hours later I left with it, paid what I wanted, and had basically the deal I had walked in and asked for, but the sales guy seemed to think he needed to earn his commission for those 4 hours.
Ridiculous... He would have made more if I'd left with the car in 30 minutes and he served other shoppers....
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (60 posts) at 12:04 PM
Bought my wife a new VW bug about a month ago. 5 freakin hours at the dealership! Ugh.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:14 PM
Hmmm, yes, car dealerships...NOT FUN!
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 12:34 PM
I have found in the past that when you walk out and get in your old car and start to drive off the lot things pick up in a hurry I have done that 3 times and twice the salesperson litterally ran into the street following me waving the contract. You want to make a sale I want to eat quit screwin around you're cuttin into my meal time!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (19 posts) at 12:43 PM
MisterE, I just about spit out my cottage cheese when I read your post! That is so funny and so true. My husband has done the same thing. The sales manager was literally running behind our vehicle as we pulled away from the lot. We had two messages on our answering machine before we even got home. The next day we got a killer deal on our Expedition from that dealership. It pays to drive off the first day.
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 12:50 PM
DON'T EVER SPIT OUT COTTAGE CHEESE!!!! I SAY AGAIN COTTAGE CHEESE IS OUR FRIEND! a message from your local cottage cheese lovers association. thank you
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (321 posts) at 01:00 PM
Wouldnt it be nice if a car dealership was more like the grocery store.
You walk in, pick out your car, go to the cash register, whip out your checkbook or debit/credit card or cash and pay the sticker price and be done.
how long would that take? picking out the vehicle you like, and test driving it to make sure it fit you and it was the vehicle you would be comfortable with for the next couple years? 45 mins to an hour.
Of course you would have to pay sticker price because wheeling and dealing would add some time to the process.
You would not be able to trade your current vehicle in because it takes too long for those dumb car guys to appraise your vehicle. do some carfax checks to make sure your car was never in a flood or in a major car wreck, or had a branded title, get all the information for your exact payoff on your vehicle from your bank.
You also would not be able to finance it because it takes more time for the customer to fill out the bank authorized credit application and pull your credit, shop the different lenders to find the best interest rate for the customer. Check what rebates are avilable at that time for that vehicle, have you sign all the documents that the bank requires to get a loan.
Of course you would need 6 or 7 cash registers open at all times because you wouldnt want to have to wait if there were customers there before you.
of course I have never spent 20 to 30 thousand dollars at a grocery store in 45 mins to an hour, but it sure would be nice.
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (610 posts) at 02:17 PM
Rod...I would just like to pay for a car with a check. LOL. Lovey....the Pilot drives like a like a dream......smooth ride. I have a Passport which rides like a truck but I love it. I got fed up while buying mine (because I was very hungry) so I left, got some food, and ate it in front of the salesman...HA!
Body for Life Forum Message by Athletic4Life (172 posts) at 02:25 PM
I don't do Dealerships anymore. I had a client of mine who was a manager, the whole back and forth thing was a sham.
I figure out what I want, drive a friends version and buy a one year old vehicle off the net or third party. I don't buy new.
I bought a Sequioa this year, actually had to go to one dealer to test drive it as no one I knew had one. Tahoe's now those everyone had. I basically went in drove and left, knowing their price. I had two messages on work phone too before I got back.
Bought it in TX, had it shipped to CA and saved $5k!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Vanniek71 (46 posts) at 02:31 PM
I went in to a dealership about 45 days ago, wanting to trade off my Expedition for a smaller car that got good gas mileage. I actually called the sale play by play to my girlfriend ( I know how they work there...manager comes over with the "this is our best price ever deal", and if you hesitate, hes like "oh I can do a bit better" ) Anyways after 2 hrs of that I left with not 1 but 2 new cars, and all that for only $100 a month more than just my Expedition. The GF is happy, but I didn't get to buy the new Subaru WRX STI I wanted.....ahh well the chevy cavalier is decent transportation I guess... now to get the windows tinted to all black so I'm not seen driving it....j/k
Body for Life Forum Message by bto (1 posts) at 02:31 PM
I've been stuck at a car dealership for 6 years....longest of my life! We have never chased a customer out the door though, boss is a stingy tighta$$ who won't give in even a little! I'm surprised he hasn't been run out of town yet! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by rawillow (340 posts) at 02:46 PM
You know though - about the grocery store thing Rod... the big issue I have is that when you KNOW what you want, HAVE the $$ in-hand, and don't have to do all that bargaining, credit check crap, they STILL keep you for hours and hours.
As I said before, I went in with a cashier's check (basically cash) for the exact amount and said "here - I want THAT one right there. I don't need financing, and I don't want to be here forever - this will be the easiest commission you've ever made".
The guy started hemming and hawing and had to go back and forth to his manager like 15 times. Each time, my response was exactly the same - "You quoted THIS price to me over the phone. YES I am sure it was YOU. I got your NAME. You quoted the price to me, and I'm not paying a penny more. I am not playing games, and if you keep doing this, I will leave and just deposit this $$ right back into my bank account where it came from."
And I really think he felt he had to earn his commission....
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (321 posts) at 02:56 PM
Hey I agree, cash in hand with an agreed upon price, depending on if there are customers in the business office before you should take only 20 to 25 mins.
Body for Life Forum Message by Athletic4Life (172 posts) at 03:32 PM
Wow, Willow, I did not realize you had a quote from the same place and all.
A while back, I had a car I wanted, checked it out in the town I was in, knew what I wanted, color and all. The car happened to be in high demand, so the dealer marked up $1000 and would not come down. Then he told me this is the best deal, and for what I wanted there was only one even near area. If I waited this one would be gone!
Idiot! Got on the Internet, this is back in the 56k days! Found it 50 miles away, called got a price - got a check and off I went. I told the guy I was having a friend drive me (he had an appt close) and that he CANT dick around with me as I was driving it back.
This guy, Woody (I kid you not) picked me up from a freeway exit, delivered me to my car, had everything ready - I was at the dealer 35 minutes and I was already driving away!
I referred a lot of business to that guy but it was the last new car I ever bought
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (470 posts) at 06:09 PM
We use Costco to purchase a car. There is no hassle, no waiting, etc. You pick which model you want, show them you are an executive member, and they give you the price that Costco has set for that vehicle. You save quite a bit of money and don't have to deal with all the nonsense. It's pretty darn close to the "grocery store" idea. My family all uses their Costco membership to buy their cars.
When my aunt worked for Toyota, she was able to purchase up to 2 vehicles for family per year. I was able to buy a brand new vehicle with 3 miles on it for less than the dealership pays because it was directly from the factory. I went to Fremont, CA to pick it up and loved it. It was even nicer to know I paid thousands and thousands less than what I would have at a dealership.
We have a few friends that swear by Ebay for their cars. They have purchased several cars off Ebay in the past few years and have never had any regrets. Great cars at a great price. When we go to buy a truck, we will probably get one off Ebay because there are SO many available in Texas for a LOT less than what we would pay up here.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by RJA733 (142 posts) at 12:03 PM
Man these weeks go by fast. I remember calling out a few names when i first started and that was damn near 3 months ago. I can't help but feel conflicted as i start my 12th week. On one hand i am happy with my progress on the other i am totally pissed that i didn't start earlier. I now weight exactly what i did when i graduated this time last year. I wasn't happy then with the weight either. Its like damn had i started at that size it would be all good. But on the other hand i am glad that i can now feel as if i am taking control. I wish it only took 12 weeks for me to be happy with myself but at least a year from now i won't have to say damn i wish i started a year ago. And for that i am grateful
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:16 PM
Right on, keep on going, don't stop after 12 weeks. This is for life right? Good for you for seeing it through. We're rootin' for ya!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 12:35 PM
RJA -- the important thing is, you're doing it now, and your life will never be the same as it was before, and that is awesome. I was thinking about you today, when I was looking at books on Half.com and saw the Men's Health Cover Model Workout... :)
Body for Life Forum Message by RJA733 (142 posts) at 12:37 PM
Ah yes my mens health cover dream. I actually have a confession. Not only have i've been following bfl to get ont he cover i purchased a bunch of skin care and facial products to even my complection. Please don't tell my guy friends!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 12:39 PM
RJA: Just think where you'd be had you not started the program 12 weeks ago?
Thats what I made myself think of at the end of my 12 weeks cause I felt the same way. Not where I wanted to be but I also knew it would take more than one challenge to get where I wanted to and I was a lot closer to my goal than I was 12 weeks ago.
You have done a GREAT job and you have come a long way physically and mentally. Just keep trucking and give it all you go this 12 weeks and be proud of yourself! Your about to finish a 12 week challenge! That in itself is an accomplishment!!!!! Give it hell this week!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by popeye (365 posts) at 12:57 PM
Its not that far off, your progress is realy good so far and it is body for life. As for the skin care stuff I wont tell your friends if you dont tell mine that I use nair for men..
Body for Life Forum Message by midlifemama (204 posts) at 01:03 PM
You are doing a great job RJA! I can't wait to see your pics. Be proud of yourself for sticking with this new lifestyle. Just think...you are only 23 and you have many years ahead of you to carry around a HOT body!
Gesh oh pete...I just realized that I graduated high school when you were born....now I am crying ='( LOL!
Keep going strong buddy! You are going to be on that cover before you know it!
Carmen
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (610 posts) at 01:56 PM
I remember that day. Wow, has it been 12 weeks already?
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (60 posts) at 12:07 PM
Just for my information:
What are the benifits of using flax seed or flax seed oil?
Which form is reccomended?
Any bad side effects?
Body for Life Forum Message by Melissa1411 (27 posts) at 12:37 PM
Flax seed is just like fish oil. It is an omega-3 product/supplement that inhibits inflammation and the inflammatory process. It counter balances the inflamatory foods you put in your body. This also helps close the pain gates of COX 2and3 and LOX 2and3. Omega-3s trun the pathway to COX 1 and LOX 1 which DECREASE pain!!! Make sense? Pretty technical answer but that is it basically! There are no side effects to Flax Seed/oil and everyone should take at least 100mg a day as a daily supplement! I use the organic seeds (ground up) which makes it easy to add to oatmeal and shakes or on cereal if you eat it.
Body for Life Forum Message by tricia (132 posts) at 01:02 PM
I was reading that flaxseed oil is good for joint health,depression,and cardiovascular health. There are no side effects that I know of.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 02:20 PM
From what I understand, use ground flax seed as opposed to the whole seed. It comes out the same way it went in therefore your body is not absorbing it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 04:57 PM
I ran a thread on this a while back, sure wish I could give you the date but you can search on my profile and see, I looked it up and the bottom scoop is plus Melissa's post which she is right, it gives the body the correct kind of fat so the body won't STORE fat. It helps the body to burn what you have and also helps it function properly... So if you want to get the right kind of fat and can't eat Salmon all week, or when you are really strick on your diet, you can take the Flaxseed capsules! I take 3 a day when I am eating fish and 6 a day when I have cut all fat out of my diet! Keeps everything moving in the right direction! :)-
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (550 posts) at 06:37 PM
I put a tablespoon of the oil in the shake I have for my second meal every day.
Body for Life Forum Message by DrHeather (11 posts) at 12:08 PM
My mother had her first heart attack last night. I'm more than a little upset about it. She's too young for this. Please send my family positive energy.
Thank you,
Heather
Body for Life Forum Message by busy91 (410 posts) at 12:09 PM
Oh My goodness. (((HUGS))) Heather. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:10 PM
I pray that your mother will heal quickly and completely...hang in there!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 12:26 PM
Dear Heavenly Father we pray for health for Heather's mother. We pray for healing and we pray for guidance and wisdom for the doctors who are looking after her. We pray this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Amen
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 12:29 PM
Oh man BIG HUGS to you and your family. I will keep you guys in our prayers!
t
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 12:30 PM
Oh Heather, definite big hugs to you. Your mom is in my thoughts today!
Body for Life Forum Message by k8eblue (8 posts) at 12:31 PM
Heather and Family:
Our positive energy and prayers are coming your way I would also like to add an Amen to MisterE's prayer.
Kate
Body for Life Forum Message by annie1104 (37 posts) at 12:31 PM
Heather - your mom is in my thoughts and prayers. {{{hugs}}}
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 12:32 PM
Heather,
So sorry to learn of this. You have the thoughts and prayers of Nancy & I.
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 01:44 PM
Ok sweetie, take a breath and know that you are there for her,,, take care of you so you can do what you need to do! I am sending you Karma! "HUGS!"
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (86 posts) at 01:48 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Body for Life Forum Message by Elsie (202 posts) at 02:06 PM
So sorry to hear Heather
My thoughts will be with you at this very difficult time.
Elsie xx
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (256 posts) at 03:13 PM
i'll keep you and your mother in my thoughts. xoxo, coco
Body for Life Forum Message by BFLer (7 posts) at 03:27 PM
Know that we are all here for you. Positive vibes on their way~~~~~~
Body for Life Forum Message by tallscubagirl (194 posts) at 03:48 PM
You got my love and prayers and a big Amen to MisterE's prayer. Hang tuff and let us know how she does.
Body for Life Forum Message by Franciie (262 posts) at 12:15 PM
Up until May of 2004, I was a teacher. A majorly burned out, stressed, hating my job special education teacher for 12 years. My DH (cruz9095) decided enough was enough, told me to quit my job and he took on a second full time job so that I could have a year off to recharge my batteries and find a new career. Well, I am returning to school. No, not as the teacher, but as the student. I'm going to school to get my accounting degree. So, hopefully in about 1 1/2 years, I'll be back in the workforce and my DH can cut back the second job and we can have a more normal life again.
I've made mental changes this year and now working on physical changes.
All in all, I think the future looks good!
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 12:16 PM
Great, good for you!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 12:21 PM
Great for you! I wish you great success!
BTW -- What a great guy you're married to!!!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 12:27 PM
Wow! What a wonderful hubby you have so supportive and caring! Good luck to you!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 12:28 PM
That hubby of yours is definitely a keeper! And good luck to you on your new you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (318 posts) at 12:35 PM
Wow! how great is he?!...I too am pretty burnt...junior high teacher for 17 years....Im moving to Georgia in the next couple years and my DH already knows that when I get there Im going to spend the rest of my life, "sitting on my porch, taking care of my family and looking out at the beautiful trees".....
Good luck on your changes and tell that DH that he's super!
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (29 posts) at 12:47 PM
Hi there!!
Just wondering if anyone has experienced more hunger on and off during the program. I am usually just FINE with my 6 meals but today I am STARVING and am counting the minutes to my next meal..lol. I am usually not like this..I mean I am hungry by the time 2-3 hrs is up but not like ALL THE TIME.
I thought I read somewhere this means my body is burning more fat or something like that (wishful thinking??lol)
Anyone have this happen?? I am in week 5 day 3
Thanks!
Janis
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (29 posts) at 12:48 PM
omg I meant hungrier..ugh spell check
Body for Life Forum Message by FinallyReady (20 posts) at 12:55 PM
I've seen several posts on here about people having difficulty around the five week mark. Part of it is that the novelty has worn off and you're tired. Hang in there, it'll pass. Drink more water or up your protein a little.
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (102 posts) at 01:30 PM
I think that the book says if you are starving by your next meal you didn't eat enough (you should be hungry but not starving)hungry is good starving is not.. and if you are not hungry by your next meal you ate too much need to eat smaller portions. then again you just may be in a phase, also try not to mistake starving for craving LOL...I get the starving cravings LOL...
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 01:34 PM
I'm at my count down till 1:00pm! lol
This is true! so wierd!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 02:18 PM
Many women, including myself find around PMS, much hungrier than normal.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hoping for a lot (68 posts) at 02:27 PM
I'm also in my 5th week and for the last couple of days I've been hungry about 2 hours after I eat. I'm not sure what it means, but I'm just fighting through it. Hopefully it does mean that we're burning fat. LOL.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 02:40 PM
I notice that if I drink alcohle the night before,even a little, one ore two drinks, I am super hungry the next day, no hangover, no headache, Just hungry, as in so hungry, nothing fills me up.
so I have stayed away from alcohle for 17 weeks except for 3 occisons and it did that all three times, I have no idea what does that, but It's easier to stay away from it then to want to eat all day long the next day
Does anyone know what causes this?
Body for Life Forum Message by Ann (295 posts) at 07:49 PM
For me the key is plenty of veggies and water and coffee.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 08:49 PM
Getherdone - I get the same thing all the time too. Quite honestly, even though it doesn't feel this way, the alcohol causes dehydration and that can mimic hunger (for me anyway). Also alcohol can be a lot of carbs. After carb overload the next day I'm starving. One other thing, a hangover (I know thats not your case) is also alcohol withdrawl. Since you are in "withdrawl" your body is craving something - its like a hollow empty feeling isn't it? This is from my "vast experinece" and own analysis.
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:24 PM
Funny, If I drink Aalcohol I get hunrry the next day
But if I eat tooo many carbs, pig out on cake and junk
I get a hangover the next day. feel tired & headache
Either way, you feel like crap, so I just don't do any of it anymore
Yea for ME!!!
Get her Done!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Shane (27 posts) at 12:56 PM
I was wondering what to do? I have pain in my left arm just below the elbow on the inside. At first I just thought it was from working out...but lately after I workout, especially after triceps and biceps...it really aches. Not like the usual after workout stiffness. Could this be Tendionitis (spelling)..and if it is..how do you correct the problem? I tried lowering the weights on the leftside..but still seems to act up. Any suggestions? Anyone else have a similar symptom?
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (60 posts) at 12:58 PM
Ive got tendonitis in my shoulders and knees.
Anti-inflamatories are the only way I have found to ease the pain. Ibuprofen works good if you cant get a Scrip from your doc.
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (102 posts) at 01:12 PM
please don't try to diagnose yourself!! If it is painful enough to disrupt your workouts and is progressivly getting more bothersome rather than better see a Dr and nip this in the bud!! Your body is telling you something at fist it wispers and if you don't listen it gets louder till it is screaming don't wait for the screaming, It could be nothing at all (hopefully)and your doctor can recommend treatment or if it is the start of a more serious impending injury you deffinaly want to get it taken care of or at least find out what is causing it you may need to modify your form or something that simple. If this is something that requires long term anti inflamatories script from the Doc is better not as hard on your stomach as over the counter drugs...Good luck to you :)
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraK (31 posts) at 01:24 PM
Iibuprofen works, but it makes me hold alot of water
Body for Life Forum Message by guitargoddess (50 posts) at 06:04 PM
I have it in my shoulders , the doctor told me to take 3 advils every 4 hours until I get enough in my system to keep it from hurting, oddly enough it works.
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:16 PM
I am double jointed in my elbows which makes me hyper extend when I'm using free weights, I now have devoloped Tennis Elbow in my right side and can only use free weights once every couple of weeks. I also take an antiflam medicine, not Motrin but it is something else and I can't remember the name right now. Old Age.. lol
I also have a bone spur in the bottom of my right foot. I love getting old...
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 06:21 PM
In Ref. to what my mom said .......See what I had to deal with growing up! And she was always right ughhhhh painful to admit but true! ;-)
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:29 PM
TNT, LOL.. My Mother was the just the opposite. We never went to the Doctor. I think she thought that she was a Natural Healer, she gave us vitamins and all sorts of stuff that I couldn't even identify now... lol
Body for Life Forum Message by drjlbaileyii (417 posts) at 06:46 PM
Well the appropriate thing to do is get and ACCURATE diagnosis. It does sound like flexor tendonitis (correct term tendonosis).
Body for Life Forum Message by tricia (132 posts) at 01:15 PM
I was at the gym today......in the middle of my LBWO and a trainer approached me and started talking with me. He asked me what my goals were and said that the machines are bad because they only work the one muscle,yadda yadda. He said he would like to set up an appointment to assess my body (fat,strength ect0. I told him I was doing BFL and explained it to him briefly. He said there is no "one" program that works for everyone. He can set me up on a program sepcifically for me. He said it sounds like a "bodybuilding" program and the when you need to lose weight you need to build the core first.................................anyways he pissed me off! He flat out said what I am doing won't work for me! Who the #%$^# is he! I am not stupid.......it was a total sales pitch! Hey lets go talk to the fat girl on the machine and sell her a workout'weight loss plan! I wanted to slap him so bad! So here is my plan..............when I reach my goal........I am gonna strut up to him in a sexy workout outfit and say "Hey remember me?The one you said wouldn't succeed with the program I am on? How do you like me now??????" Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Body for Life Forum Message by tricia (132 posts) at 01:16 PM
Oh and I forgot to add I should ask him if he would like me to assess him! Hee hee!
Body for Life Forum Message by LauraK (31 posts) at 01:17 PM
YOU GO GIRL!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 01:18 PM
Umm.... all of us who have a lot of weight to lose seem to be doing ok on a bodybuilding program. I think you should bench press him when you reach your goal!
Body for Life Forum Message by Casper66 (7 posts) at 01:23 PM
That would have pissed me off too! I,ve lost 25lbs on this plan so far. (12 weeks) Just goes to show how clueless some "trainers" are. I always wear my headphones, even if the battery died, just so nobody will interupt my workout. It works great!
Body for Life Forum Message by MsJerra (40 posts) at 01:24 PM
What nerve.....prove him wrong Tricia!
Body for Life Forum Message by rawillow (340 posts) at 01:28 PM
Yeah, it's really bad for you to follow a program that people have worked for years and years to perfect the principles needed to burn fat and gain muscle/increase strength. I mean, why would you want to get stronger and leaner? Why would you want to increase your metabolism?
Of course this guy was not free was he? I'm sure he charges a nice, pretty sum for his "special weight-loss wisdom"....
Besides, you could always do a printout of the ab bootcamp and give it to him later when you've got a six-pack, saying "well, I remembered you were interested in stregthening your core..."
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (249 posts) at 01:35 PM
You go Tricia, show him what your made of. This program works, if followed correctly anyone can do it and have the results they want. Things like that give me extra motivation.
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 01:38 PM
They don't even bother me anymore! I actually LOOK like I work out, most of them are just "skinny" and can't direct a bus full of dumb-A**es! So I don't even blink when I see them with their "cookie cutting program sheet" showing some poor soul how to work one machine...
Body for Life Forum Message by tricia (132 posts) at 01:50 PM
Casper66 said:
That would have pissed me off too! I,ve lost 25lbs on this plan so far. (12 weeks) Just goes to show how clueless some "trainers" are. I always wear my headphones, even if the battery died, just so nobody will interupt my workout. It works great!
I was wearing headphones! That rude @#%$head!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dawnie (89 posts) at 02:10 PM
A personal trainer was at the front desk last week when I came into my gym. He saw that I was carring the BFL book....Well I pretty much got the same spill. So I waited until he finished his sales pitch and then I gave him mine. I told him that last year I hired a personal trainer, got my own personalized program etc, etc. But the clincher is that they can't give you a diet to follow. with all the weights etc that i was doing, i was increasing my strength, but the fat was not coming off. I knew that to look as good as I could, I would need to find a way that I could eat healthy and get the results! The BFL is a full package deal. It makes sense and is not anything too far out or unrealistic! I believe this is one program that I can do for LIFE!!!! That's what I told the trainer...He didn't have too much to say when I asked him what program he could put me on that would keep giving results and helping me to push myself time and time again. He didn't have one! And then he changed his tune and said "well I guess if you are going to follow the diet and exercises exactly like it says in the book, then it is a good program. But most people that try it - can't follow the diet and don't take the supplements, so it won't work for them."
I am a true defender of the BFL. And one day I will be a walking billboard for BFL!
Dawn
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (46 posts) at 06:24 PM
I want to be a Trainer so that I can change the image.
Gold's has a fab female trainer that lets you do your thing, but the Male, he is always watching people and making them question their techniques. I ignore him....
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 06:29 PM
I swear I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. We have the most UNpushy UNknowitall trainers at our gym and they ALL praise the BFL program! I swear when I hear stories like this it makes me sad that these trainers give the good ones such a BAD name. **Shudder**
BTW that would have pissed me off as well to approach me out of know where talk to me for 2 min and then sales pitch me and then follow it with an insult to my workout routine. ** shudder again**
T
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (261 posts) at 06:39 PM
I have the3 same deal with this trainer(the one who did my "assesment"when I first joined "can you commit to just 3 days of cardio perweek?????" I see him there every day now, and I have the feeling that he and some of the others are mocking me just a bit. Then he was short with me last week when I asked to get my BF checked "AGAIN?? WHY????"and tried to tell me once a month was the max I was allowed(total bull crap)that battle isn't over yet, yikes. I paid for an upgrade so I could get it tested a lot for cryin out loud. I couldn't resist telling him I'd lost 10 lbs in 6 weeks. Now I think he dosnt know what to think. W'ell see. Lets both show 'em whats up, Alright?? YEAH!
Jamber
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 07:12 PM
tricia - I sure can relate!
A few months ago when I was 6 weeks into C1, John,a senior trainer at the gym asked me how much cardio I was doing. I told him and he said "Oh no! You must do at least 45 minutes a day 4-6 days a week to lose fat!"
I told him about BFL and he scoffed, saying it wouldn't work very well for losing weight. Then I told him I had lost 30 lbs in 6 weeks! "Well! Jim...uh...just keep doing what you're doing...I guess..."
Everytime I run into John I tell'em my latest status...
"Hi John!...down 42 lbs..."
"Hi John!...down 57 lbs..."
"Hi John!.. down 75 lbs..."
Today, I wanted to tel him I was down 82 lbs, but lately he's been walking the other way when he sees me!!! Ain't that a hoot?!!!"
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeanie101 (450 posts) at 07:33 PM
Jim,
You're a riot!!! :D
I'd love to have seen the look on his face when you did that!!!!!(LOL)
If I ever get the nerve to join a gym, I'll have to remember that one!!
Body for Life Forum Message by futureisnow (8 posts) at 08:53 PM
Most of the trainers you see in the gym are stnding around with their hands in their pockets. People they are training are taking 5 minutes between sets and are doing a lot of talking and little working. Some of the trainers you see are out of shape and dont have a clue about training.
I was a body builder up until 12 years ago. I had lifted and trained daily for 12 years. Married and the kids kind of got me out of routine.
These so called trainers I see in my gym make me laugh. Anyway enough of that I am in week 5 and really droping fat. I have gained a few ilbs but I did bench 315lbs today and I started at 185
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (249 posts) at 01:15 PM
Still having a little sinus problem and a lot of coughing all night, but getting better. I missed HIIT on monday and was determined to get it done today.
Did 3.08 miles in 20 minutes, I was holding back a little, did not want to over do it. I am back in the competition, 3.25 is still the goal. Hope to hit it soon. Lets hear the the updates you Cardio Nuts!!
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (155 posts) at 01:20 PM
Hey Chris: That's pretty darn good for being sick...
Unfortunately, I won't be able to do treadmill cardio until next week. We are in the process of moving, so it's jogging stroller for me
:) Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by braxtontaigu (202 posts) at 01:23 PM
Good job, Chris! Anything over 3 miles impresses me. It was probably smart not to overdo it. I go tomorrow, and I better not have another dying treadmill incident.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (321 posts) at 01:27 PM
I cant hit the gym until later today, but I will update you guys after.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (249 posts) at 01:30 PM
Hey Braxton,
My treadmill was making a clicking sound when I got on, I thought about you, It made it through, at about 18:30 minutes I cranked it up to 12mph for 30 seconds. It held together. We should hear from Rod today, he said he was going for 3.16 miles. He's trying to .01 up us. :) I think Rod and I should get an age differential. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (321 posts) at 01:54 PM
Chris, I like the age differential thing.
What do you think? we should spot Brax 1 or 2 tenths of a mile ; )
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (369 posts) at 02:00 PM
Hey Cardio Nuts,
I tweaked my lower back last week - no idea how! So i haven't done any running until today (I've still managed to get in my cardio on the spin bike). I did 2.26 today, which is my farthest! I'm still hoping to reach my goal for this week of 2.5miles! Sure makes you appreciate those days when you feel good and the old bod is functioning properly huh!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 02:29 PM
Well, on Saturday I rode my bike 22.5 miles and hit my '10' by raising my heart rate to 184 bpm! For my age (50), the max is supposed to be 170!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (656 posts) at 04:27 PM
Great job, Chris! Sick and still kicking a$$!!! Good for you! I know you will hit 3.25 in no time.
Rod...how'd ya do??? Age differential...I need one of those, too!!!
I did a 45 minute spinning class today - my legs are already sore. Probably not the smartest thing the day before a lbwo (duh). It felt really good though! I hovered between Zone 2 and 3 most of the time, but got to Zone 4 (Past AT) at least 3 times, so it was good. It felt great being something different from the treadmill. I did sweat my arse off, too!!!
Turkey meatballs are dinging in the oven..later!!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by braxtontaigu (202 posts) at 09:18 PM
Chris and Rod,
So you want an age differential, do ya?! HAHA! Ok, if you old geezers really think you need it, that's fine with me!
HAHA! NOt really--you guys both have the bodies of 24-year olds anyway, so you are not getting away with any age differential! That being said, I will kick your a$$ in the end. :)
TOMORROW, I will go for 3.17. I'll report back then! Meanwhile, let's hear how Rod did!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (321 posts) at 11:37 PM
Alright Braxton I thought Chris meant we had to spot you some time and distance. lol
I increased my distance to 3.11 miles in 20 mins. You better get with it or this old man is gonna pass you by; ) or die trying LOL
I am rooting for ya to hit 3.17 on thurs.
Lets turn up the heat and hit that 3.25!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (25 posts) at 01:19 PM
Does anyone have any thoughts on the Lay's Light Potato Chips (formerly WOW! Chips)? Besides of course to stomach problems that Olestra can cause, and the fact that they are a carb and full of salt. I still crave potato chips sometimes, and have taken to eating these as an occassional snack (not on a free day). One serving has zero fat and only about 75 calories (I think it's about 14 chips).
Stay Strong!
Chris
Body for Life Forum Message by MsJerra (40 posts) at 01:21 PM
Oh man those are good! But I would save them for your free day due to the amount of carbs and sodium.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 01:23 PM
I too would save them for free day.
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (48 posts) at 01:27 PM
VG- You can make your own potato chips at home. Slice potatoes really thin and lay them on a cookie sheet which has been sprayed with PAM, I either spray the potatoes again (either way make sure both sides have been sprayed, sprinkle with salt (and pepper, if you wish) and put in the oven at 450 for 15-20 minutes...maybe flip them once.
You might have to experiment with this a few times to get them how you like them, but I swear, the last time I made them, it's was like I was eating something I shouldn't.
So, there you have it, your carb to go with any protein. We usually eat them with steak.
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 01:31 PM
try 50% fat free Pringles! they have like 150 on the sodiom... thats it!
I can have these with a meal! 70 calories. none from fat!
Body for Life Forum Message by Casper66 (7 posts) at 01:33 PM
I love chips too. My sister had a horrible experience with those fat free chips so I am afraid to even try them. I found 2 products that are a great substitution, although they may be hard to find. Some rice crackers/ chips are practically fat free. A few rice crackers and a low fat stick of String cheese makes a Great snack. Then Gen-Soy makes a chip that I was suprised is very good! and they have protein in them! The Gen-Soy Chips are like small flat rice cakes (I hate rice cakes) but they taste great and come in all kinds of flavors. I don't eat them every day but they are a great chip fix.
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 01:44 PM
yeah i remember most fat free chips having something called Olestra in them which made so many people sick that they had to start putting warnings about stomach cramps, diarrhea and such on the label, I think they might have pulled that stuff off the shelves, not sure I would be very wary.
JMO
Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (86 posts) at 01:45 PM
We make our own french fries like Tinkerbell's chips. Bought a french fry cutter at Bed Bath and Beyond, about $12 works great!
Body for Life Forum Message by Ann (295 posts) at 07:52 PM
I'm with tinkerbell! Make your own. Actually it's even healthier to make the chips out of sweet potatoes and just as yummy!
Body for Life Forum Message by AnnaRABQNM (24 posts) at 09:15 PM
I like tortilla chips and salsa. I make my own chips with corn tortillas. I cut up 3 tortillas. Then I spray them with Pam and sprinkle salt on them. I bake for around 6-9 mins at around 375 and they satisfy my love for chips and salsa. Now I just need to make my own salsa. The stuff we have here is either real hot or too bland.
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 10:10 PM
I will try making my own chips tomorrow...sounds yummy
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (25 posts) at 02:35 PM
So there's been some posts regarding the costs of supplements and such associated with doing BFL. Well, for the guys out there (I can only speak for us), let me tell you this. One of the "side effects" of doing BFL is increased sex drive. Well, all the so-called costs of doing BFL must certainly be less expensive than Viagra! And Viagra won't make you look better naked! =)
Stay Strong!
Chris
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 02:42 PM
sex drive goes up, because, You get skinny and muscular and want to show off that new sexy bod!!!!!
Get Her Done!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (18 posts) at 02:43 PM
LOL that is hysterical!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Vanniek71 (46 posts) at 02:46 PM
so what you are saying is I'm not the only one watching "spanktravision" all the time??? >=)
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 02:48 PM
Sorry mom hope you don't read this LOL!
OK I am glad someone has addressed this subject cause I did not have the guts to draw attention to it. But let's just say my husband thinks I've lost my mind ..... I told him see you should be careful what ya wish for LMAO! Yes mine has hit overdrive TMI but what is TMI in a thread about sex drive? :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (249 posts) at 02:53 PM
spanktravision, is that considered UBWO??
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (488 posts) at 02:55 PM
Last weekend before my end of Week 5 pics, hubby decided to get turned on.
There I am, slathered in Shea Butter for the photos! It was a funny sight!
Yes, I am not complaining about this BFL side effect!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by BFLer (7 posts) at 03:02 PM
When I read the title, I had to come in and read. I am so glad someone laid it out there...oh did I say laid? I meant put it out there...oh did I say put it out? I meant brought up the subject...oh did I say up? I better stop while I am ahead. Did I say....never mind. Seriously, I do think increased circulation, you know blood flow =;), seriously helps....even for women.
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (86 posts) at 03:11 PM
Could it be the increase in testosterone from the heavy lifting? My wife have been working out with heavier weight at the gym, and her sex drive(while always pretty good) has gone way way up! Viva Body for Life!
Body for Life Forum Message by Elsie (202 posts) at 03:24 PM
YEP.... you're right :). Not that I had any complaints before, but lets just say I'm a lot more confident now about showing things off and our house is now a "NO CLOTHES ZONE"
My poor hubbie might have to start doing BFL so that he can keep "UP" with me :)
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 03:37 PM
Hey 800: You might be onto something. Now that you mention it I have been lifting a lot heavier and hmmmmm for the past few weeks and thats when I have noticed a dramatic increase ..... hmmmmm ....
T ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 03:50 PM
And AGAIN! I must say, I haven't found one to take the trash out,let alone "get busy with".. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 03:52 PM
AHHH Booty I would volunteer but I am married and you are in HI and well ummm it aint THAT long
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (60 posts) at 04:10 PM
SupaFreak said:
"Last weekend before my end of Week 5 pics, hubby decided to get turned on.
There I am, slathered in Shea Butter for the photos! It was a funny sight!"
I guess that explains the big smile in the Week 5 photo! heh heh
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 04:11 PM
Funny!I am SURE that it won't be an OPEN CASTING CALL, god knows what would come out of the wood works! lol.... Tooo funny! But it would be nice to have a "DATE!" :)-
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (516 posts) at 04:21 PM
Oh the smiley I could put here! LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 04:30 PM
LMAO open casting call......I just envisioned Booty playing Madelen Kahn's part in Mel Brooks'History of the World Part1 of the Queen picking out her escorts for the orgy.....walking down a line of soldiers standing at attention without their pants on......yes no no no yes yes no no no YES!!!!!! LMDAO!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 04:51 PM
YOU ARE TOO DAMN FUNNY! I HAVE that movie! It's great isn't it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Melissa1411 (27 posts) at 07:55 PM
My man and I are both in week 6 for BFL....can someone please let him in on the secret...I've tried but I don't get very far
Body for Life Forum Message by Crackle26 (22 posts) at 03:10 PM
I don't know what is wrong with me. My eating is way out of control. I have gained 7 pounds in 1 week, but that doesn't stop me from shoving more crap down my throat. I can't wake up in the mornings to workout because im too tired. i say im going to work out when i get home, but i usually dont. then, i rush to do the workout before i go to bed. so far, ive kept up the workouts, but im not giving them my all. i just dont know what to do to get me motivated. any suggestions? (last week i wrote that i was having some problems, but this week, its much worse.)
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (369 posts) at 03:18 PM
Do you just need a big hug? ((((HUGS))))
Hang in there! Can you set a goal to get up just once? Sometimes when I'm feeling too overwhelmed I just have to focus on one day at a time. I bet you'll feel totally different if you get up and get that workout done in the morning!
Same thing with your eating. Set a goal to eat clean for just one day and then let us all know how it's going!
I feel for you. We've all had those days, but just hang in there and know that we're all rooting for you! DO IT!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 03:22 PM
Girl! what is this.... aqre you waving thta size 4-6 good bye?!
I think that you need to realize that you are worth more then your food!
You want to look sexy!
Corinne
Body for Life Forum Message by Athletic4Life (172 posts) at 03:24 PM
7 Ppounds in one week, may be more than just eating. Bloating, water retention. . . maybe muscle?
I did not see last weeks post, but it comes down to priorities. If you are so tired, then go to bed earlier. Make your self get up and workout, as you get up early and continue - it does get easier.
If you workouts are lack luster, then you are not really doing any good. I hate to be mean here, but why bother! Get your @$$ out of bed, get some good music and give it 110% effort for a week, no excuses. Then see how you feel, the next week will be eaiser, then you will see progress and you will get stoked and you WONT want to miss a workout.
Eating is probably the most important, if you are eating bad, fohgetaboutit!
Plan your meals ahead of time, get rid of the junk around the house. I make my meals 2 to 3 days ahead of time, while I am at work. I plan my meals (home) a week in advance.
If you don't have a plan, a journal or map to where you want to go you wont get there.
So it is priorities, it is about self control. Don't be weak and give in to the eating.
I also have pics in my bathroom, on my desktop, in my desk drawer, reminders of where I was. I also have pics of role models.
So get a plan, be strong, don't give in and JUST DO IT!!
Hope this helps
Body for Life Forum Message by DRod2005 (93 posts) at 03:26 PM
I'm right there with you Crackle. I've had it tough around dinner time for about the last 5 days. I have not given up and neither should you. I think Marathon's suggetion of setting the goal to get up once will help get back on track. I never miss a morning because I know it won't get done later in the day. I've also used someones suggestion to fake it until it is real on the intensity. At least going through the motions is better than not going at all. Step away from the crap and step up to something healthy! You can do it.
Body for Life Forum Message by busy91 (410 posts) at 03:27 PM
You know A4L has a point. Most mornings I don't want to get up. I get out of bed by habit now. Once I get going and start working out, I feel much better physically and about myself in general. People laugh at me when I tell them some nights I go to bed at 8pm, but if I'm tired, I don't try to hang, I go to bed.
Hang in there, we are here for you.
Have you been drinking your water? Are you PMSing?
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 03:39 PM
it's all habit,
I'm retired and have nothing to stress over,
But, I sleep late and it's hard to get started, but if you just say, when I wake up, I am going to drink my coffee, ,get my eyes open and go for it, 5 minutes into the workout you will be rareing to go, I promise!
You just have to get into the habit of it!!! and GET*HER*DONE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (249 posts) at 03:57 PM
FOCUSFOCUSFOCUSFOCUSFOCUS
Body for Life Forum Message by BFLer (7 posts) at 03:58 PM
I know the desperation you are feeling. I've gone through this same thing a number of times, attempting to restart the Challenge #1 I can never seem to finish.
Restarting each time has been more and more difficult, so don't let yourself get to the point where you have to "restart". I have tried everything from putting my shoes on my alarm clock to having my boyfriend kick me out of bed, literally. The best for me was re-reading the book. And, the Body of Work video is a phenominal motivator.
These are the times that truely make you ask yourself why you want this. Unfortunately, only you make up your mind, even when you try to trick yourself. Talk back to yourself when you seem to not be making the right choices. You have it in you, we know you do. Keep telling yourself that. Be your own driil sargent.
You are not losing control, you are being challenged. Now, it is up to you how you respond. My boyfriend always tells me, if it were easy everyone would be doing it. Reach down deep inside and pull yourself up by the bootstraps. Step back and find your focus.
Just know we all want to see you get back on track.Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 04:03 PM
You know,
I think the "mental strength" aspect of the cover of Bill's book is what this lifestyle is all about. I think one acquires it from planning, education, and persistance. Imagine how you will feel when someone comes up to you ans says " Girl, you are looking fine!!!" Knowing that you had the ability to create these goals and acheive them is incredible empowering!!
Do not sell yourself short.
Yours in Health,
kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 04:08 PM
I concur with Athletic4life... Make the decision and go with it! I choose to get up at 0315 every morning and off the gym I go, I don't give myself a chance to back out! I have everything ready the night before so all I have to do is "get up"...so sit down, take a breath and PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! Success favors the PREPARED! good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 03:54 PM
Hey ya'll! Just completed the interview process, gee whiz, she ask me a lot of questions and some I had to take a breath! and dig down deep because I know that this article will be see my SO MANY people, and not just military, I wanted it to be REAL... so I answered every question like it was my last and hopefully that article will help someone build a better life for themselves! The pictures will be taken this weekend on my bowflex and Power Blocks! :)-
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 03:57 PM
WOHOOOOOO! I am so proud of you! Girl you go! I bet it is going to be so awesome! Oh photoshoot! Cool! Wohoo!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 03:57 PM
EXCELLENT! I'm soo excited for you! keep up the great work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 03:58 PM
oh yeah, THEY ARE FREE! So I am going to try and steal a few and send them to some of the peeps on here!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 03:59 PM
AWESOME! I definitely want one, Udenia, you're my hero! :) Are ya gonna wear the thong in the pictures? :P
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 04:04 PM
I don't think so, too many "young sailors" will be seeing this, so I think NOT! lol
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (60 posts) at 04:07 PM
CONGRATS! Im anxious to see the article.
Body for Life Forum Message by k8eblue (8 posts) at 04:19 PM
Congratulations, what a definate moral booster for the troops. US!!!
Kate
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 05:15 PM
Oh wow, this is so exciting!!!!!!!! Lets hear all about how it goes and make sure you add me to your photo list!!!!!!!!
Great job Udenia, you should be so proud.
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (102 posts) at 05:47 PM
Let me know when it will be hitting the stands...I will have my relatives stationed over there snag one for me..
HOW exciting you must be on top of the world right now...have a good photo shoot...with that bod you definatly can't have a bad one!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 05:52 PM
Well thank you! I still have some work to do to get it where I want, but yes, I am on my way,,, a few more inches and a few more lbs, I will be there! By the end of this challenge, Mamma will be BANK! lol.... Snag one for Teresa as well!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeanie101 (450 posts) at 07:41 PM
Way To Go Booty!!!
I can't wait to read it! I have the site bookmarked and ready to go!! :D
(remember, you can wear a thong under your other clothes and no one will know ... that would put a naughty little grin on your face!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 07:43 PM
OK,. I can do that, but the pictures are scheduled for tomorrow after work! I don't have enough time to prep! I guess I could wear my thong and a smile! lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1511 posts) at 11:15 PM
AHEM *cough cough* WOOOTY!!! Don't forget me over here....:)
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 04:12 PM
This morning, I looked in the mirror and decided I needed to confront my body...
"Ok, bud! I know you're up to something! The scale isn't moving and my measurements haven't budged much lately...Yet, I know things are changing! You think you can hide my progress from me but I KNOW I'm building muscle...Yeah,I'm on to your scheme...
You're retaining water so that the extra muscle and lost fat don't show up on the scale! Very sneaky! But listen to me Mr. Clueless! I'm lifting more than ever and my clothes are getting baggy! Yeah, you can't fool me!!! I'm a BFLer and I know what's going on here! Admit it! At some point you're going to have to drop the water and my weight will go down!"
Nope...YOU CAN'T FOOL ME!!!
Hope this gives you a lighter perspective of your frustration when the scale is 'sticking'
Keep on truckin'! (NO MATTER WHAT!)
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 04:13 PM
I need to think like you LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 04:13 PM
too cute!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 09:58 PM
tnt -- Are you sure about that?!!! It can get pretty scary in my brain!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by t_rose (209 posts) at 10:10 PM
Yes, I copy and paste that to my brain.
Body for Life Forum Message by MisterE (77 posts) at 04:33 PM
when I bunch up my fat rolls they look like a washboard from a distance does that count?
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 04:45 PM
Hahahahahhahahhhhhaaaaaa hahahahhha
Cracking up laughing my Butt off!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (249 posts) at 04:54 PM
That's funny, I don't care who you are!! That's funny right there!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 05:00 PM
Hey buddy, it is your story, so you can tell it anyway you want too! :)- LMAO
Body for Life Forum Message by AnJeLxbAbY (53 posts) at 05:04 PM
LMAO! That is too funny!
Body for Life Forum Message by beachbum (43 posts) at 05:05 PM
Hey!! In that case I totally have a 6 pack. Thanks for making my day.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 05:10 PM
Get HER DONE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 05:56 PM
6 pick here too. May as well call it quits, goal achieved.
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (102 posts) at 05:58 PM
ROTFLMAO THAT IS TOO FUNNY I will have to try that tonight and see if I have a 6 pack...but I think I will trade it for a different 6 pack later...anyway it was a great post and us newbies can relate...
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 07:38 PM
I always wanted washboard abs but instead my abs look more like a washtub...(Yuk! Yuk!)
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 06:01 PM
Just curious, because my wife is PREGO!!
It's a miracle.
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (60 posts) at 06:12 PM
Congrats Lovey!
I just started using Phosphagen a couple weeks ago, so lets hope it does! Dont know if Im firing blanks or not, but we are trying & still no bun in the oven.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 06:19 PM
CONGRATS WOHOOOO!
Body for Life Forum Message by MsJerra (40 posts) at 06:23 PM
You're probably so happy with the way your body has become you're gettin it on more! Congrats!
Body for Life Forum Message by RedJen (70 posts) at 06:30 PM
Congrats Lovey!!!!Way to go spermies!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 06:31 PM
Hey BFL Promotes healthy lives! There ya go ;-)!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1671 posts) at 06:34 PM
Woohooo!! Congratulations!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 06:35 PM
I seriously think that it had to do with BFL. 7 months of trying, now that's a lot of trying. Then right in the middle of Challenge 1, tadaaaaa!
Body for Life Forum Message by drjlbaileyii (417 posts) at 06:38 PM
well creatine does not. But exercising and eatting right does increase fertility in both men and women. So congrats!!! They can swim!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (375 posts) at 07:41 PM
Damnnnnnn......i just ordered a thing of EAS Phosphagen!!! This better not reverse my vasectomy!!!!
Congrats Lovey...........now we know how you got your nickname!!
contracept-a-BULL
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (155 posts) at 07:42 PM
Yeah, you are going to be a Daddy! So, excited for you.... Congrats
Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 07:42 PM
See what happens? The same thing happened to me in 2001, got back into shape, raised sex drive and here I was pregnant! Now it is happening all over again, I think that makes the count # 3 right?
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 07:43 PM
Congrats!!! :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (322 posts) at 08:30 PM
Yahooooo for you!! Congrats to you and your wife!!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (656 posts) at 08:53 PM
Wow, awesome!! Congrats!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 09:26 PM
Thanks everyone. We are very happy! I figured it was about time to share the news with my BFL family.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (318 posts) at 09:34 PM
Hey- you brought this on yourself.....lol
congrats!
Body for Life Forum Message by t_rose (209 posts) at 10:12 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 10:16 PM
Congrats!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (988 posts) at 10:35 PM
Congratulations, Daddy! And congratulations to your wife. Good thing you've gotten yourself into shape. You're going to need all that extra energy chasing the little critter around!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 10:45 PM
Congratulations! That's great news!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (269 posts) at 10:46 PM
Congrats to you guys!! Gotta love what being healthy will do to your world! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 10:50 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
All I was looking to do on this program, was shed a few pounds and get in shape.LOL
All the best to you and your wife!!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1511 posts) at 11:05 PM
LOVEY YOU STUD!!!!! LOL CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is wonderful news. All my best to you and your wife :)
Body for Life Forum Message by fat_to_firm (7 posts) at 11:13 PM
Congratulations!! BFL REALLY does change your life in more ways than one!! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Shannette22 (423 posts) at 06:41 PM
Yeah! I got my new Victoria's Secret suit in the mail today! yippee! This is the one I'll be wearing for my photoshoot on Sunday! Take a look! Whatdya think? Too bad my boobs don't fill it out as well as they used to! hehe.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 06:44 PM
heheh I was checking it out hehehehe! Looks awesome!!!! Hot sexy momma your pics are gonna look awesome! Hey psssst.... I see your ABS! ;-) I remember when you first started out! I feel like I've watched you grow up or something teeeheee how funny is that? Knock'em dead Beautiful!
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (550 posts) at 06:46 PM
I like your new suit. Too cute!
Body for Life Forum Message by RJA733 (142 posts) at 06:50 PM
YEAH YOU LOOK HOT IN THAT BLACK VS SUIT. IM SURE YOUR MAN IS HAPPY
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 07:38 PM
I told you, "you are so pretty".. Just as cute as a button.... watch out, we tracker babes are going to steal their magazine!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (322 posts) at 08:34 PM
Shannette...
could you BE any cuter? I think not...I can't wait to see your pics from your shoot.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 08:53 PM
OK,
Nancy's gonna boot me off this site for sure now!
You are looking good.
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 09:02 PM
You'll look smashin!!!!!
Can't wait to see your final pics.
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by braxtontaigu (202 posts) at 09:09 PM
Why oh why do you have to be married? JK! You look FANTASTIC!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (286 posts) at 06:49 PM
I don't know what you were gonna post, but I'm sure it was gonna be pretty good. It always is!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 07:02 PM
I deleted it - have no idea how it got there!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Slacker in Hawaii (20 posts) at 07:49 PM
Now, I am curious. You gotta tell us what it was.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ann (295 posts) at 06:54 PM
I've officially stopped getting my period. It's been three months now. (Nope, not pregnant.) I'm in C2W6. While I'm kinda enjoying not getting my Aunt Flow visits, I'm also hoping that there's nothing wrong with me. Anyone else experiencing this? Is it something to worry about?
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (68 posts) at 07:11 PM
It can happen when you work out a lot. It happen to my 2x. Once when I was training 8 miles a day for a road race. The second time was just cuz Dr. not sure hormones ? that was June 2003 till Nov.
It was a good summer.
Body for Life Forum Message by Slacker in Hawaii (20 posts) at 07:38 PM
Ann, you lucky thing! I wish that would happen to me. I have endometriosis so I am usually doubled over every month in serious pain.
The absence of your Aunt Flow is probably normal assuming that you don't have other medical issues.
My trainer told me that when you work out and get down to a certain amount of bf then a lot of women especially female athletes will experience less frequent periods or none at all.
From my own experience, when I was in boot camp I had less periods and so did many of the other females in my company.
I hope that helps.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ann (295 posts) at 07:57 PM
At what BF% does it usually happen?
www.mybodycomp.com has me at 21.5%. I've heard others say that that website's numbers are a bit high.
...hmm, maybe I'm less than I thought. Probably just all the hard work though.
I think I'll get a physical appointment just to be sure. Especially since my husband and I would like to start 'trying' in a few months.
Body for Life Forum Message by rawillow (340 posts) at 08:36 PM
usually ammenohrea happens with lower bodyfat - under 15%. However, if you are training hard, it can happen at higher rates. this is frequently the case with elite high school and college athletes. when i was in high school and doing double day practices for basketball and/or volleyball, mine would take a break sometimes for months. There is some concern about prolonged periods of the absence of menses - due to lack of hormonal balance. There have been connections with osteoporosis and some other issues, but that's PROLONGED lack of menstruation....
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 08:44 PM
I was very active and a very active athlete and I never had the pleasure of experiencing no TOM but, I knew of my other friends that did.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:36 PM
Yes your BF is lower then what mybodycomp calultes. you are probably about 17%BF
if you are lifting heavy and often that will do it with the low BF%
Ask your Dr. I don't know if it hurts anything or not
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (988 posts) at 10:41 PM
I agree, you look more like you're in the mid teens.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ann (295 posts) at 10:53 PM
...Hmm, is there another site that calculates body fat? I'm in China so the water tank and caliper options aren't really possible here.
Get Her Done and Muscle Mommy, have you found that mybodycomp.com is not very accurate?
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 07:00 PM
I forgot to mention this in my other post about finally being able to ride my Rocketwing racing bike...
After I reach my goal weight of 170 lbs, I'm going to have a professional photographer take my after photos but also a picture of me with that bike. Then I'm going to create a framed 8 X 10 that shows my before and after BFL pictures and stats on one side and a larger picture of me with my bike. I will then send one to all of my doctors, family and friends who stood by me all these years of being sick... Each one will have a paragraph thanking them for being there for me and briefly describing my journey. The text will be customized for each person.
My goal is not only to show each person my gratitude but also inspire them or others who see this hanging on their wall to hang in there when the chips are down and to never stop dreaming...
Anyone else planning on doing something like this? I'm curious what ways you guys plan to show your 'cheerleaders' your gratitude.
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (33 posts) at 07:13 PM
That's a really nice idea. I am sure the recipents will really appreciate it :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Slacker in Hawaii (20 posts) at 07:21 PM
That is really sweet and I am sure that they will all be touched by that gift. I think you have really come a long way. You look really good in that red shirt btw.
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (481 posts) at 07:02 PM
PREGNANT! I guess I am not as good of a counter as I thought I was ! LOL So this really complicates things because I leave for India tomorrw. Got to take some gnarly pills so I don't die of malaria. Sheesh! So I guess in 8 months I am going to have to change my name. So meanwhile, i must survive a week in India, then figure out how to best adapt BFL for pregnancy. I know some people were asking about BFL amd pregnancy, so now I will hopefully be able to tell you how it all works!
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (29 posts) at 07:12 PM
OMG CONGRATS!!! Good luck in India!! Wow can you still TAKE the pills now that you are pg??
that is soo awesome!! could be a new name as well...more like momofthreegirlsandoneBOY hahaha
Janis
Body for Life Forum Message by Ann (295 posts) at 07:23 PM
Congratulations! I'd check with your doctor about the pills before you take them. I've lived in countries with lots of malaria for years and haven't taken the pills because I would do more harm than good. Besides, if you happen to get malaria (very rare), they treat it with the same medication. Worth a phone call for sure!
By the way, I just got back from India a month ago and LOVED it!!! (Yes, I got sick of course) but it was a great experience and awesome shopping too! Have a blast! Bring some hand sanitizer with you since it's often hard to wash your hand with soap there.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 07:34 PM
WOW!! That's great!!!!!!
Congratulations Momof 3girls and one boy!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (155 posts) at 07:34 PM
Yeah, for you! How exciting. You HAVE to stick with BFl and give me all the details :)
Have fun in India
Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 07:37 PM
oh how sweet! Hope it is a BOY! lol... still can stay healthy and show us that BFL butter ball! I bet you are just as bright as a candle right now! and if it is a boy, then you will defintely have to change your name! good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (322 posts) at 08:37 PM
Congratulations!! Wow...you guys are freakin me out...they say things come in 3's, so whose next...lol
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 08:40 PM
WOHOOO Congrats is something in the water around here? Bflmom bite your tongue! Aghhhhh :-)
Congrats girl! Wow!!! Good luck to you girl!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (656 posts) at 08:53 PM
Congrats!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (369 posts) at 08:54 PM
Congratulations! That is so awesome! I hope those girls get a little brother! Take care of yourself and have fun in India!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 08:56 PM
Holy Crap!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS you must be thrilled.
Do you know its a boy??????? Have a great time in India.
Body for Life Forum Message by t_rose (209 posts) at 10:15 PM
Congratulations!!!! How surprised were you?
:)
Happy 9 months!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 10:17 PM
Congrats!! maybe a boy this time?
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (988 posts) at 10:28 PM
Congratulations! I'll be holding my breath for the next week while I wait to find out if I'm knocked up, too. If so I'm holding Bill Phillips personally responsible. I had NO sex drive when I started BFL. There should have been a warning in the book about possible procreative side effects of the program.
You will have to keep ups updated all along the way.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 10:47 PM
YAY! Congratulations!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (269 posts) at 10:49 PM
Congrats to you --- alllll of you in your house... lol! :) 4 kids agggkkk - you're a braver soul than I!! Have an awsome time in India!... how long are you there for?
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1511 posts) at 11:09 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTY WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! WOW what a bunch of fertile people around here. CONGRATULATIONS MOM!!!! Make sure you check with the doctor about those pills. I'm so happy for you :)
HMMMMMMMMM who will be next? There has to be 1 more....who will it be?
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (29 posts) at 07:07 PM
You go to try on a new bikini (in week 5) for your week 8-12 pics and see your A$$ in the mirror at the dept store!!! The tops look great cause that's where all my weight is coming off but the butt and thighs still need MUCHO work.....**sigh** a little reality check..lol
Janis :D
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 07:18 PM
sometimes the lights, etc..in the stores can "enhance" in a bad way what you see...hate that.
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 07:21 PM
You sure you weren't in front of one of those "funny" mirrors! Take it lightly, you will get there! "LUNGES, LUNGES, LUNGES!"
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (791 posts) at 07:22 PM
Don't forget! You ARE doing well! You just aren't finished with your transformation!
BTW -- After 18 weeks on BFL, my booty has finally been going down the last 3 weeks!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Slacker in Hawaii (20 posts) at 07:27 PM
Yeah, lunges are great. I hate them, but love them at the same time.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (647 posts) at 09:01 PM
Janis - I'm in total agreement with Supergirl. Some of those stores with their lights, mirrors, small room where you're plastered up to the mirror........I've even said to the sales girls, "if it wasn't for your dressing room, I may have bought this". Plus, all you want to be able to see is what you really look like and you can't return swimwear so no sale.
And really, I've looked at myself in every mirror in the house in all kinds of light and some of those changerooms put some kind of gray cellulite on me that never ever was there before!!!!!!!!! What the heck??????? Shop at a store with nice mirrors & lights.
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by Clover (171 posts) at 09:03 PM
There are no nice mirrors. :) You're looking great. Don't sweat it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (772 posts) at 07:38 PM
OK, that was two people who I just read were pregnant on here in the last 5 minutes. I cannot risk whatever is going around. I mean, imagine the exaplaining I would have to do to my husband!
I now have to spray my keyboard down with contraceptive foam before I can log on here again.
PS- Congratulations to the new hot mommy (momofthreegirls) and daddy (lovey)!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 07:40 PM
TOO Funny!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by momofthreegirls (481 posts) at 08:16 PM
Daang girl I have to share with you...I was not intending to get pregnant since I alread have three girls, and I think thats more than enough! LOL But I have three friends who I work out with at the gym. The first one is due in October, the second in November, and the third in December. Now I am due in January! All of these babies were unplanned! Two of ous are having our fourth, one her fifth and one her sixth. I truly believe pregnancy is contagious!!!!! SO WATCH OUT!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cruz9095 (181 posts) at 08:36 PM
Warning: Children are a sexually transmitted disease.
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (772 posts) at 08:43 PM
see?! I told you! It IS contagious! Where's my garlic and wooden stake?
Oh wait, wrong thing...
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1721 posts) at 08:45 PM
TOO FUNNY! You said what I was thinking I am ready to run for cover and tonight's activities have been cancelled ....
Body for Life Forum Message by sheila (109 posts) at 08:51 PM
i'm hiding out safely behind my computer screen, but any sign of contamination and i'm outta here.
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (369 posts) at 08:57 PM
I'm with you guys! All you pregos out there just keep it too yourselves! I'm getting a bubble placed over my computer as we speek! I'll have to reach through with those little gloves now to type! Good Grief! Congrats to all!
Body for Life Forum Message by kewlmum5 (74 posts) at 09:05 PM
Please stay away... I did not have a tubligation for nothing
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (318 posts) at 09:33 PM
uh huh uh huh uhhuhuhuhuhuhuhuh.....
Body for Life Forum Message by cheller (92 posts) at 09:44 PM
Been there, done that. I had an unexpected pregnany 3 yrs ago. I thought my husband who was 49 at the time was going to leave me. But when the little bundle of joy arrived it was the best thing in the world. He made 4 for me. And 6 all together between the 2 of us. Needless to say there will be no more unexpected babies in out future.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:18 PM
I feel like a baseball player
I'm on safe!!!
Get Her Done!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 10:20 PM
OK, I just about fell off my chair, how FUNNY! Your just too much!
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Mommy (988 posts) at 10:32 PM
LOL, Daaang Girl! I was thinking the same thing when I saw Momofthreegirls' post. I'm going to need to start wearing rubber gloves while I'm at this site. Assuming it's not too late....
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 10:43 PM
This is TOO funny! I haven't had a chance to catch up on the posts yet so yours was the first indication there were pregnancies going around -- and congrats to the mommies and daddies to be!
I, for one, have not had any babies yet and would very much like to, so if some of y'all pregnant people would kindly send me some of the water you're drinking, I'll just be here licking my keyboard until it gets here.
:P
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (60 posts) at 10:54 PM
Maybe I can get my wife to log on. We are still trying! (well, not at this moment)
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeanie101 (450 posts) at 08:57 PM
Yesterday I got a call from my son’s school, one of the noon supervisors was sick and they needed someone to cover. O.K., no big deal ... except for the laundry.
My husband works for Michelin, and his work clothes all have a weird rubbery smell, so I wash them separately. My sons have apparently decided that if I wash my clothes with theirs, they’ll catch “girl cooties”, so theirs get washed separately. Which means that Mom’s laundry gets done “whenever” (which hadn’t happened yet) and I only had 20 minutes notice. So I grab my “big” pants and a t-shirt - BUT - the only bra in my drawer is the one from the “Walmart” incident! O.K. ... I decide that a broken underwire can’t be that bad, I just pull the pieces out and voila, a perfectly serviceable “underwire-on-only-one-side” bra.
So, after noon hour, I stop in the library to pick up my purse and notice the piece of string that has been hanging from the ceiling since we took down the Christmas decorations. This piece of string has been annoying the crap out of me, but I’m usually too busy to bother with it. Well, no time like the present, right?
Now, bear in mind that I’m only a sneeze over 5 feet, so even on the desk, it’s a stretch for me. And, naturally, the string has decided that it is perfectly happy where it is, and has no intention of coming down! So, I’m wiggling away when who should come in but the janitor, Tony. He comes around the desk to ask if I need help and bursts out laughing! O.K., I admit, I look pretty stupid, but I didn’t think I looked funny! He turns away and composes himself, but as soon as he turns back, he practically ruptures himself laughing, and has to leave the room.
Now, I KNOW there is something going on, and I do notice I feel rather funny. So I glance down ...
... lo and behold, the “girl” without the underwire has discovered that when my hands are over my head, she can slip out UNDER the bra!!!
O.K. ... mental picture ... 40 years old, 2 kids ... trust me, there is a MAJOR difference between “in the bra” and “out of the bra”!!! I zip off to the bathroom with my face burning and look in the mirror. Honestly, even as embarrassed as I was, I couldn’t help laughing!! Not only was the right side almost a full “boob” length below the left, but you could clearly see the abandoned cup above, looking totally deflated!!
Had a nice little fire in the furnace this morning ... guess what I used for kindling!!
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (283 posts) at 09:12 PM
Tooooo funny!!! LMAO
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:16 PM
Was Wondering how the "Twins" were doing!
So now I know!!
OMG!! Get*HER* Done!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 10:54 PM
Jeanie,
Why is it that all of the fun stuff happens in Bridgewater when Nancy & I are not around! LOL
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1511 posts) at 11:10 PM
ROFLMAO OH MAN.....You poor thing. LMAO :D
Body for Life Forum Message by futureisnow (8 posts) at 08:57 PM
Creatine really packs on the water weight.If used regularily for 2 weeks you can add 6 lbs.
Body for Life Forum Message by MUSIQ (60 posts) at 09:04 PM
Hi all! Just wanted to let you know about a wonderful site I came across today: nutritiondata.com. It is a massive food database - where you can check calories, protein grams, carbs, etc. and you can modify it by serving size. I think its awesome. Another neat feature: it shows you where the food fits on the food pyramid.
Enjoy! Just another tool to add to our fitness toolbox! =)
Body for Life Forum Message by braxtontaigu (202 posts) at 09:07 PM
Yes, I've been using this site for a while! I love it, too! It also has a calories calculator so you can see how many you should have per day, but I don't know how accurate that is. But it's a great site for finding out the nutrtitional content for food!
Body for Life Forum Message by hbretthill (1 posts) at 09:16 PM
I just started BFL for the fourth time!! I've tried to be a perfectionist (110%) in the past, and when I made a mistake, I would fall off the wagon and derail. I just found this BFL Tracker site a couple of days ago, and I am stoked to be in the presence of people that are in the process of achieving great goals. If anybody has any words of wisdom or encouragement for me, I would love to read it. I am in the process of putting my pictures and measurements up asap. From what I have read, you people are awesome. As Bill Phillips says, "Whatever the mind believes, the body achieves." What do BFL's do for your cardio with the intervals?
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (286 posts) at 09:32 PM
I jump rop and Jog! good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by M.A.W. guy (1 posts) at 09:37 PM
The best advice I can offer from experience is to focus on one day at a time, setting yourself up for little "wins" throughout the day. If breakfast was healthy, that's a victory, if I did my cardio, that's a victory. if I walk by the twinkies without buying them,..... you get the idea.I just completed my 1st BFL after starting 35 times since 1997. Beleive me, YOU CAN DO IT! You just have to KNOW you can!
Body for Life Forum Message by kewlmum5 (74 posts) at 10:07 PM
OK, I quit challenge one. I just was not feeling it any more fo rthe last 2 weeks. I went through the motions half-heartedly. I did half arsed workouts, ate somewhat healthy foods, but not BFL totally. When I did challenge 1 I did not have a journal or anything. I decided to get the journal to help me along. Once I read it, I decided I wanted to start over and do th journal from day 1, week 1, not 3/4 of the way through. Then over last weekend my husband said he wanted to give it a try (he def. use some help with weight). so that was what made my final decision to start over and do it with him for support. I am totally feeling renewed and my mind is in it. Today was day 3, I ate 100% clean, BFL style, and did all my workouts so far intensely. I am enjoying it now fixing the meals for the next day now that I am also fixing them for hubby and I have someone doing this with me. So here I come, full steam ahead.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dean (3 posts) at 10:17 PM
I know I embarrased her this morning, but I thought I saw her, wasn't too sure so I approached her and she was on the SMITH machine doing lunges/squats.... OMG, I had to catch her between sets because that girl does not take a BREAK! and I got her right after she completed a full set of 90lb inner thigh squats.. I thought my groin was going to fall off.. OUCH! But she was so COOL and FUNNY, she had me busting my gut laughing.... Well I thought I would share that I actually met her and she is all that and then some! lol
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (99 posts) at 10:19 PM
Lucky you!!!! I knew she would be awesome in "real life"!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:27 PM
Awh , that's so sweet!!! You here that Booty Babe!!
Get Her Done!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (2521 posts) at 10:46 PM
How cool is that? She didn't bench press you or anything, did she?
Body for Life Forum Message by Booty Babe!! (1097 posts) at 11:10 PM
Come on guys! He actually made me blush which doesn't happen a whole lot and I never thought he would come on here and announce it! lol but he was very nice and I almost felt like a movie star or something... for about 5 minutes! lol and NO I didn't bench press him but he was making faces at the 90lbs I was doing with inner squats,, almost made me lose focus! lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1511 posts) at 11:12 PM
OMG that is totally cool!!!! We love booty babe!!! Wish I could meet her. That chica rocks!!!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (269 posts) at 11:23 PM
Very Cool Dean! - Hey Udenia...Look at you go Girl!! Famous everywhere! - inspiring people the all over the place! LOOK out BILL! ;)LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 10:33 PM
When should we really see weight loss? just wondering? I am in week 2 just wanted to know what to expect.
Body for Life Forum Message by fitmaggie (30 posts) at 10:37 PM
At end of week two I had lost 2 pounds. Started week 4 with no othe change in weight at end of week 3. Have lost inches and clothes fit a bit looser. I must add that my eating and workouts have not been perfect, but I am watching portions.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1323 posts) at 10:37 PM
week 6 you will see the difference along with the scale and the inches, it all starts to show in week 6
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (110 posts) at 10:49 PM
oh ok I am eating clean and doing the workouts religiously. could be I am just getting of TOM. Thanks girls
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (81 posts) at 10:53 PM
I guess it is different for everyone, but I think that the pace speeds up in the 2nd 6 weeks as opposed to the first.
Kerry
AKA: Nancy Jane's Husband.
Body for Life Forum Message by JanisMomto2 (29 posts) at 11:46 PM
Increasing your level "6" or your level "10"?
I am just thinking that if I increase my level 6 I may tire out faster and not be able to do my usual 10 if you kwim. Right now I am (on the treadmill) starting at 5.0mph, then 5.5, 6.0, 6.7, 7.4 and do that the 4 times and on the last cycle hit it up to 8.5 for my 10 and believe me that is a 10 for me!
Any input or advice? Thanks ALOT!!!
Janis
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (321 posts) at 11:54 PM
I bet if you increased each one by 1/10th You would be fine. your body can really handle more than the limit your mind sets.
I say increase each one by at least 1/10th once a week.
Just my humble opinion, Your BFL buddy, Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (511 posts) at 11:50 PM
BFL trackes appears to be growing at an unbelievable pace... I love this web page
Body for Life Forum Message by fat_to_firm (7 posts) at 11:54 PM
I am SO addicted to reading posts. It's what keeps me motivated! BFL ROCKS!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (375 posts) at 11:58 PM
Someday there will be BFL-Tracker Regions and 10's of thousands of people on this site!!! BFL Rocks and the Tracker is the BEST BFL WEBSITE out there!!!
BULLish on Tracker!
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (511 posts) at 01:30 PM
I eat and eat and eat and am almost always hungry this is a good problem to have because it means that are metabolic rate is high. In fact, people are amazed and sometimes appauled at the amount of food I can eat. The only way to truly know is to take the metabolic test machine (I dont know what it is called) to measure the calories you need to lose weight, gain weight or maintain. For me to gain weight it is over 4000 calories per day and that is a lot of food
Body for Life Forum Message by CHRISTREIGNS77 (32 posts) at 04:59 PM
wow! How in the world do you have a metabolism that fast! I think before BFL I ate on average 2,500 a day and managed to put on 60 extra pounds! Have you always followed BFL? I saw your pics, I know you were thin before so maybe you have always had a pretty high metabolic rate?
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (656 posts) at 09:03 PM
I wouldn't complain about that!