Um. Rod?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 08:43 PM
Now THAT is a workout! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Chapman (1 posts) at 02:01 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1036 posts) at 06:48 AM
Man, what a cliffhanger....
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 07:21 AM
I really wish I knew what the post was supposed to have been
HELLO-Chapman, are you out there???
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (568 posts) at 08:13 AM
Been there...done that....HAD the FAT Tshirt to prove it!! hehehe
(I like that discription better... thanks Agent!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 08:18 AM
oh....THAT'S what this is about.
well, then, I'd say we've all been there, done that....and yess, we all have the FAT shirt to prove it.
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (187 posts) at 08:35 AM
Oh, I thought someone was talking about me. Also been there....done that. The shirts are in the donation bag.
Body for Life Forum Message by Scott (8 posts) at 10:39 AM
Read everyones posts. Nobody is seeing any significant resulsts from CLA.
I've been on it for 3 weeks with no change other than what I've accomplished on BFL in the past, which is 1 or 2 pounds lost per week.
If you've read about a suppliment in a fitness magazine don't take that as fact. All those mags are nothing but fancy advertisement for suppliments.
Take a multi vitamin and be done with it.
We all know there is no magic pill. Because after wasted time and effort it all brought us to BFL.
HARD WORK, STRICT DIET, and MENTAL TOUGHNESS/GOOD ATTITUDE.
Body for Life Forum Message by Scott (8 posts) at 10:33 AM
CLA is a load of junk. It does nothing for you. Research it sometime. It's one of those suppliments when combined with exercise and diet will help in reducing body fat. Yea right. Don't believe the hype.
I've been on it for 3 weeks and haven't see any results other than the ones I would have gained by following BFL. (ie. 1 or 2 pounds lost per week)
Save your money ! I'm returning mine for a refund.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (542 posts) at 11:13 AM
I going to have to agree with Scott. I've been taking it now since the begining of my first challenge. I'm at the end of the ninth week of my second...I see no difference whatsoever.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pan (37 posts) at 05:48 AM
Hi
I am finishing week 8 tommorrow and i have been taking betagen since week 2. Its great, i love it, it truely works wonders.
This week my muscle armour finally arrived so i called eas.
1 scoop of muscle armour 30 mins b4 work out, 2 scoops of betagen after your workout, have another 2 scoops of betagen when ever you wish during the day.
The above means i have decreased my servings from 3 to 2 with betagen and added 1 serving of MA.
Now the above applies for weight training and cardio days according to eas.
I also incorporate 5g of l-glutamine after my workout and another 5g b4 going to bed and eas says thats a good way to incorporate that.
Now if MA works or not i am not sure, only time will tell, i did find it abit too much though, in ur stomach am, also it has 120 calories.
Hope i have helped
Pan
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1036 posts) at 06:48 AM
Pan, Thanks for your input. I guess I should call EAS about this, as I'm a girl....your dosage sounds too high for me.
But, I will certainly check into it! Thank you for your comments.
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (299 posts) at 08:25 AM
Pan since it has 120 calories if you are taking a myoplex or mealreplacement maybe you should take a lite on or use that as your carbs for a meal. Just a thought!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hillary (62 posts) at 08:41 AM
I ran 2.5 miles in 20 minutes this morning. I went up to a 9.5 on the treadmill (I used to think I could only do 8 - NO HIGHER) for my 10 at 1% incline. And the AMAZING thing is...it all seemed like a breeze...even though I tried the same workout two days ago and had to stop halfway through (I know, that's awful).
Does anyone else have days like this?? I had to keep checking to make sure I had all the settings correct, because it seemed WAY too easy. I can only think of three things it might be:
1) Pure serendipity.
2) I started glutamine yesterday for the first time...has anyone else tried this? If this is where my energy turns out to have come from, I HIGHLY recommend it!!
3) I went back to an old favorite on my ipod - Nickelback's "Silver Side Up" - fabulous treadmill music.
The whole time I was thinking "I gotta ask people on Tracker if I'm the only one this happens to!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (428 posts) at 08:48 AM
I get like that. Some days I could run forever and sometimes my level 7 has to be my 10.
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (204 posts) at 01:36 PM
I just picked some up at GNC. Any thoughts??? Good buy? Any other users out there with success (or not) stories???
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1177 posts) at 01:38 PM
I don't know but I wish I looked like the woman on teh commercial.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 01:41 PM
I used it a while back....before I got serious about working out.
Because I didn't use it "what I would consider" the right way....it showed little results.
I'm currently using Cortislim (this is day 2) so far so good.....we'll see in about a month.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (73 posts) at 02:37 PM
I have used it & got good results.
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 02:50 PM
I have been tempted by their ads.... but never tried it because I am cheap. Let me know if it works for you.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (366 posts) at 03:33 PM
Don't waste your money, IMO. I used ephreda for awhile four years ago, and this gave me the same terrible nauseousness, palpitations and overall "weird" feelings. I also tried the non-ephedra version at one point and saw absolutely no positive benefit from it at all. The only thing I lost was money:(
Body for Life Forum Message by Scott (8 posts) at 06:32 PM
Has anyone found a cheap/inexpensive website to buy your meal replacement shakes from?
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (484 posts) at 07:28 PM
Check ebay- sometimes people find a type they dont like and are willing to take a loss on them to recoup some money
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (462 posts) at 10:08 AM
Limewire can either be free, or my cousin said he paid $20 for a year subscription. It's probably illegal to use it for free, but who knows these days.
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (462 posts) at 10:11 AM
I loved that episode of True Life. I recently got a few pimples on my back, I hope no one at the gym thinks I'm on roids. If I was, I'm sure not very strong from using them.
Mari, did you happen to catch the Made marathon last Saturday?
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2312 posts) at 10:27 AM
I think I've already seen that. If its the same one I think one guy lost his "supplier" so ordered on-line and wasn't quite sure what he was getting - yikes!!!! Maybe the stuff should be injected into some people's brains.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscles_Marinara (19 posts) at 02:38 PM
I have to say that while I'm not condoning his usage..The gay dude taht said he wanted to commit suicide definitely seemed unstable before the roids. His self esteem was in the toilet before he ever injected any drugs into his body.
It makes me sick to see guys like the model guy who obviously want for nothing doing photo shoots for Mens Exercise. Mostly because it's obviousl that *I* will never get in there ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (462 posts) at 10:04 AM
My wife will read it maybe once every couple of weeks, but she doesn't seem to be too interested in it. She did shed a tear or two reading the entry I wrote about the birth of our son.
Other than that I've given the address to a few friends and showed one co-worker and no one ever posts on there so I figure they weren't too interested.
I've also showed family memebers and my brother is the first person to actually read the whole thing and post a comment. That was nice of him. He told me he really liked it.
I did have a guy that comes in to work monthly for this series called LeaderEase read it also. He Googled his own name and came upon my blog. When he told me he read my blog I was kind of embarrassed, but nothing on there is really too bad I guess.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1611 posts) at 12:53 AM
Team 2 is doing pretty good but we had a drop out I need a sub and his/her points for last week before I can post our stats. I can tell you this so far we have 4 perfect scores this past week.
Body for Life Forum Message by 3D (72 posts) at 12:16 PM
Chantal: We've been going to Rome every other year. I didn't think we'd be going anywhere this year as it is the 'off' year but we're going.
Airborne is a great idea!!! I gave it to my step-kids (25 and 28 yrs. old) in their stockings.
Our flight doesn't take off till 10:00 so being tired will not be a problem.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (568 posts) at 08:23 AM
OK..so Im kinda bored, but I really just wanted to see what a real winter weather report is like.
Im sucha a baby about the cold-Here in Phoenix we got down to 35 and a high of 60 the last 2 days and im wearing my turtlenecks and SKI PARKA!!! Fur collar and all...
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (257 posts) at 09:31 AM
Dana -
60 and you're wearing a Parka?!?!?
That's shorts weather here!
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (568 posts) at 09:46 AM
Laurie...just a year ago I woulda been wearin shorts in 60 degree weather too. Guess Im totally acclimated to AZ now huh? Anything below 80-were talkin jeans, sweater and if it drops into the 60's Im freezing! hehe
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (614 posts) at 09:58 AM
Oh well, Supa we got your 50 degress but we didn't get the sunny. It's so dark outside you would think it was nighttime.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1036 posts) at 10:00 AM
It's supposed to be 60 degrees today, but it's cloudy as well here.
Then we have a boatload of rain coming tonight.
Crone--it's on it's way to you next then!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (614 posts) at 10:08 AM
It's suppose to be snow tomorrow.
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (62 posts) at 12:17 AM
I hear it's fashionable (in some societies) to have a big butt and girls are actually padding their behinds.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2312 posts) at 01:20 AM
Isn't there something Barbie-ish going on here? As Tai said; butt & boobs sticking out the same distance - rock hard - like Barbie plastic. If you stare long enough looks very weeeeeeird.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (299 posts) at 08:30 AM
That is very scary. I feel sorry for her.
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1177 posts) at 08:38 AM
I think she lifts weights with her ass alone.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 08:42 AM
I need to learn how to do that
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (257 posts) at 09:29 AM
I love Serena (there's not enough strong, muscular women in the mainstream media). I think my butt's that big now, but it sure ain't muscle . . . yet!
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by Lani (2 posts) at 12:46 PM
I have two words:
BETTY BOOP!
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (54 posts) at 12:05 AM
Holy cow Super Mom.
Body for Life Forum Message by PhatMom2006 (aka Bflmom2004) (1080 posts) at 09:46 AM
Awwww poor punkin...kids are friggin amazing though...if I was pukin, I'd be like, get me to bed...but nooooooo, they puke then you get the false sense of a ok...cause they are smilin, laughin, then BAM...I sure hope that today is better.
Hugs
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 09:53 AM
God Bless you..... I havent had that experience yet but I am sure it happens to everyone. Hope you little guy feels better soon.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (484 posts) at 11:13 AM
Just keep saying U "that which does not kill me, only makes me stronger"-lol
Kids bodies are amazing- if it doesn't work in the tummy, it comes up- when we get older we teach ourselves not to vomit so we sit sick trying to hold down stuff that oughta come up--Heres hoping he's feeling better...thank goodness you live in Hawaii- those hose downs in Nebraska are killer this time of year...:)
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1427 posts) at 11:39 AM
Bless you Udenia!!! I hope your little one feels better real soon!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by onetallmama (32 posts) at 03:10 PM
Udenia,
How is your son today? I am so sorry you missed your workout yesterday, but you did a great job taking care of your son.
Did he have the flu? If so you may want to try the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast). It is suppose to be good when they can't hold anything down.
Hang in there. I am saying prayer for you today.
Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2183 posts) at 04:15 PM
Well he is doing better but I am still taking him to the doctor. He is at my B/Fs house today since daycare wouldn't take him.... This has to be "hands down" the nastiest "poop" fair that I have had to go thru! YUCK! and poor baby, his stomach has to be hurting him.. But my BF said he is doing good, taking a nap right now. Lets cross our fingers and hope for the best! Thanks for the prayers, they are always welcomed!
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (347 posts) at 07:51 PM
It's so hard when your children are young and they really can't tell you what is wrong. Maybe he just has a little 24 hour thing. Good luck and let us know what the Dr. says.
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (973 posts) at 11:39 PM
Ohhh, Udenia, that is rough!!! I feel for ya, hate the poop fests!!! LOL and the puke fests!!! We get'em x5 around here, luckily not everone together...usually! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Coloradokid1984 (168 posts) at 08:32 AM
BRONCOS vs STEELERS
Plans and goals for the weekend…..
Well let’s start with Saturday…. I am going to get up and head off to the gym for a heavy Bicep and Back workout with a 30 minute interval run on the treadmill. I am going to pick up my son and spend the afternoon with him. I have had to work late each day this week and have not gotten to spend any time with him. I think he enjoys our time together, plus he gets a break from his mother and stepfather… We have a great time together… Then Lori and I are going to go out for a nice healthy dinner and then meet some friends for a little birthday party. Then I hope to do a little more cardio before sleep time…. If you know what I mean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next is SUNDAY – BIG GAME DAY!!!!!!!!!!!! BRONCOS vs STEELERS - Okay I first have to get up and go to the gym for Legs and Cardio…. Then I am going to pick up my son for the game which I believe starts at 3 our time… Then I have to be honest, a game has to have nachos and beer!!! I might try to get two different cardio workouts….. Then I hope to spend the rest of my evening watching desperate housewives with my sweetheart!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope you have a great weekend - and great WORKOUTS!!!!!!!!!
Casey
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (428 posts) at 08:44 AM
Great plan. Have a great weekend Casey.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (614 posts) at 09:19 AM
I hope you have a great weekend. But for Clevelanders, this is the game from hell. We definitely don't want the Steelers to win and we really don't want the Broncos to win. (We still see the drive in our heads.) So who do we root for.
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (257 posts) at 09:27 AM
I'm with you Casey.
I'm sitting here in my Bronco shirt as I type.
Sunday morning I get up have a great breakfast to keep me going, wait for my in-laws to show up to watch Megan and then my hubby and I are headed for the game. Yeah baby!!! Where I'm sure we'll be eating some nachos and drinking some beer.
Go Bronco's!!!
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (409 posts) at 09:42 AM
Casey...you just had to mention Nachos and Beer didn't you!! I haven't had breakfast yet...and that sounds really good.
Sounds like you've got everything all planned out. Yep...I'll be watching the game as well. My lame team (yes...I like the 49ers,,they suck, tho) is no where to be found...so I am gonna have to root for the Steelers!!
Have a super weekend...I am off to have some beer and nachos for breaksfast.......................Just Kidding.... :)
Body for Life Forum Message by She Bear (56 posts) at 10:05 AM
Your not going to believe this but I met Mike Shanahan last Thursday nite at the Cherry Creek Grill. Someone tricked me into asking if he was a football coach. Me know nothing about football goes up and asks him. He was very nice and said yes I am. I said that guy at the bar I think is your friend. I look back and the guy is gone. So I go back to the bar embarrased and someone says you were talking to Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos. So I go back over to Mike to apologize and actually ask him if he is going to the Eas conference on Saturday! He again is very nice and says he is kinda of busy on Saturday. Later on someone let me know the playoffs were Saturday.....can I be anymore embarrassed?
Donna
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (614 posts) at 10:07 AM
Poor Donna. They were laughing at your expense. But at least coach was nice about it.
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (347 posts) at 10:49 AM
I grew up in Colorado and my dad has had season tickets since the early 70's. I put my Bronco T-shirt on today, the one I bought the last time they went to the Super Bowl!! Our very dear friends from IL are driving down here to Cincy to watch the game with us, they are from Pittsburgh!!!
Okay, my husband always makes fun of me about this....but when I was in high school in Colorado, I interviewed Gary Kubiak for my high school newspaper. This was when he was the backup quarterback for John Elway. Now I hear he's up for or is getting a head coaching job in Texas.
Hey, Colorado Kid, I sure hope the game is starting at 3EST not 3MST, my whole day will be messed up....going to go check now.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (651 posts) at 11:03 AM
Birthday? WHOSE birthday? Yours or Lori's?
Y'all have fun with the nighttime work out!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (651 posts) at 11:07 AM
Donna, not to worry. I think many/most famous people appreciate moments when they're not known and can recall what it was like when they lived a "normal" life.
Body for Life Forum Message by tgantt (8 posts) at 09:58 AM
Good morning from Texas, yahoo it's Friday.
I am starting to tell such a difference in my body. Only day 12, but I've been hitting it really hard. I'm below 200 lbs as of this morning (199) for the first time in over 5 years. YEA, HAPPY DANCE!!!! The only concern I have is the meals. I am a teacher, so the meals that don't fall during lunch break have to be convenient. I have been drinking the EAS shakes a lot, is that bad? What are some other suggestions for meals 2 and 4? Also, started getting really bad headaches after the workout. What gives? not enough fuel or protein? Let me know, experts.
Thanks
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (348 posts) at 04:02 PM
WOW! Congratulations! It feels so great to be able to say those kind of milestone things. Once you hit that kind of mark I think it is really hard to let yourself go over it again... or if you do, you hit it hard to get back down. I get headaches after cardio a lot... I am trying gatoraide and it seems to help even though I am not dehydrated that I think... maybe it is the potassium in it? Becareful though it has LOTS of carbs in it... I buy the powdered stuff and only use 1T vs one scoop and so far it seems to be doing it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 04:06 PM
I also use the powdered protien mix rather than the RTD
I do use one scoop to 8-12 oz. of water.....if your using only 1 TBSP, how much water do you use?
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (40 posts) at 04:10 PM
I get headaches sometimes after and during the workouts. I am not sure why? Congrats on your progress.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jame (23 posts) at 09:59 AM
heard about this on the eatingforlife board... sounds like a new radio program and a new book this year!
http://bflnebraska.com/forum/index.php?topic=696.0
Body for Life Forum Message by nikki (109 posts) at 10:07 AM
Where are you from? Is there a local sports bar or do you have a party or go to a party at someone's house! I wanna know what everyone does for super bowl!
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (322 posts) at 10:18 AM
We usually go to a friend's house. This year I think we are staying home.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (299 posts) at 10:23 AM
I am going to have a part at my house so my friends can come over and watch the steelers get one for the thumb!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (614 posts) at 10:24 AM
I'm weired about the superbowl. I stay home, I invite no one. I have all my snacks within reached. I have my own private superbowl party. I have no one to disturb me about how stupid a play was. I can watch the game and commercials in peace with no distractions.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (49 posts) at 10:26 AM
Being a football purist ...... I prefer just me and the tv ... one-on-one .. no distractions of people talking over the game, especially when they're not talking about the game.
I do like to have my traditional hot wings and cheesecake with me though .. .yes, free day extrordinaire.
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kela (136 posts) at 02:46 PM
This year we are going to have our first Super Bowl Party at our house. We are going to have all of the TVs going inside the house and out in the garage. We are friends with a Coors Light distributer and he is going to bring over decorations to put up and small prizes to give away. We are going to BBQ some ribs and a turkey and everyone is going to bring a side dish to share. We are also going to have a football pool going around so people have a chance to win some money. Its definately going to be a fun time.
However, every other year, for the last 3 years, we have spent the Super Bowl at Hard Rock Cafe in Maui, Hawaii! No complaints there...thats for sure!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 02:50 PM
we go to a friends house......he cooks for us (that's nice for a change, having a man cook for me).
We start around 2 p.m.....eat and drink and try not to pass out before the game comes on.
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (94 posts) at 10:42 AM
I love all kinds of music: Coldplay, Jimmy Buffet, James Taylor, Metallica, any disco stuff, Dave Matthews, and of course country. I grew up (dad is a Kentucky native) being subjected to George Jones, Conway Twiity, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr. and Sr. At first I resisted country (your parents like it so you shoud hate it). But I love country music. The older stuff mentioned above, and the newer oldies (Garth,Tim Mcgraw, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Brooks and Dunn so on). I almost VOMITED this morning on the Elliptical when I saw a new Trace Adkins video "Honky Tonk BAHDONKYDONK" What? What the hell is up with this garbage? Trace is a pretty good singer and it appears he is trying to conform to this new crap there pawning off as country with a hip edge. I'm old-school when it come to my country. Other dislikes "She thinks my tractor's sexy", anything done by Big and Rich. I guess I'm just venting. If I see Reba pierce her belly button I'm gonna freakin shoot myself. Any new country songs you despise??????
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 10:45 AM
Reba would never do that......I really like Trace Adkins, I just hate THAT song. It's just so rediculous....WTF is a bedonkydonk??? if it's her ass----just say ass.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (484 posts) at 10:58 AM
Its an act...not a thing- and Im guessing you know what act...my hubby is a country singer and he hates all the new stuff too. Sorry to offend anyone but Kenny Chesney is a goof.I grew up liking Sabbath, Aerosmith etc...but since I married him I've gained a whole new appreciation for country-
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (542 posts) at 11:06 AM
I'm partial to the one about bein' so lonesum since m' horse died, so I got drunk, wrecked my truck and now I have to come up with money to bail m' ma outta jail so she can tell me I'll git over yooo.
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (94 posts) at 11:10 AM
Kenny Chesney is desperately trying to be a new version of Jimmy Buffet. Like I said this is just my feelings about a lot of the new stuff out there. By the way Walk the line is showing tonight at our cheap movie theatre (2.50) so I'll be watching that tonight. Johnny Cash. Now there is a man's man!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 11:15 AM
I went to see that movie about 3 weeks ago.
If you like Johnny Cash, you'll love the movie.....Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon were great (I think she was better than him)
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (94 posts) at 11:24 AM
Thanks Agent!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jame (23 posts) at 11:39 AM
what? i LOVE kenny chesney! he is bringing a new feel to country music, but seems to be working for him since his album is currently (or just was) number 1. at least he writes most of his own songs unlike some artists...
and... you guys are going to hate me, but just saw Big and Rich in concert... hands down the most entertaining concert i've ever been to :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 11:58 AM
Badonkadonk is NOT an act, it is an ass. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 11:59 AM
yeah....that's what I thought
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (94 posts) at 12:07 PM
It's all good Jame. I'll stick to my older stuff. To each his/her own. Kenny Chesney does get tons of airtime/number 1's. I'm not disgareeing with that fact. As far as the Big and Rich concert . . . OUCH! My ears would bust!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (73 posts) at 03:34 PM
As a veteran Parrothead of 40 some odd Jimmy Buffett shows in my life, I can say: Kenny Chesney couldn't lick the salt from the lip of Jimmy's margarita glass!
My favorite Country singer: Terri Clark! Not only can she sing, but she's "easy on the eyes" too!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (139 posts) at 03:59 PM
all other things aside... kenny chestney is soooooo .. (really really) good looking.. ;)
Not to make light of the venting.... keep going...
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (73 posts) at 04:06 PM
And Terri Clark is sooooo..(really really) good looking! :)
lol
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous HAbits~
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (322 posts) at 04:12 PM
a man's man? really?
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (79 posts) at 04:17 PM
I've tried, but i can't seem to get into Kenny Chesney's music. He is hot though. Awesome body!
My one great wish is for Garth to make a comeback.
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (79 posts) at 04:20 PM
I forgot about Keith Urban. Now that's one hot & talented country artist.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 04:20 PM
you guys do know that Kenny chesney wasn't a fav. in country musci when he debuted with the Sexy Tractor song......then he lost a good little bit of weight (about 40 lbs. I think, is how the story goes)
then he became a star
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 04:22 PM
yep, Keith is married now.....wonder if his marriage will last longer than Kenny's
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 04:53 PM
Keith didn't get married yet... they kept saying the wedding was going to happen and it still hasn't.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 04:54 PM
WOW.....I could've sworn I heard he & Nicole Kidman had married
okay, I must be deaf too
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 05:25 PM
There have been a ton of gossip reports that they would get married "this" weekend for weeks, but as of about 2 days ago it hadn't happened yet, and I'd have seen it in my show prep if it had... I'm a DJ on a country station. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (150 posts) at 05:58 PM
Love Love Love country music! Listen to it every time I work out. Today I listened to "Totally Country 2" which had a bunch of hit songs on it.
I don't mind the new stuff (Big and Rich, Cowboy Troy, etc). I think it's great that country music is trying new things.
All time greatest though is Reba McEntire and I am going to see her (for the 11th time) in Las Vegas this summer. She is taking over Barry Manilow's stage for a week's time in May, June, July, and August.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (526 posts) at 09:21 PM
I miss Billy Ray Cyrus, He is such a musical genius.
His songs really make you think and touch me deeply.
And that T.V. show he was in, he should have won an Oscar or emmy, or a tony or something. I think he is right up there with Brando, Harrison Ford, Denzel, or Pee Wee Herman.
TALENTED!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 09:24 PM
Um. Rod?
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (526 posts) at 09:29 PM
Sorry Jess, I did not know there were any real Billy Ray fans left in the world.
I was just playin!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 09:48 PM
No, no, no! I"m not a BRC fan -- I was just worried about YOU. :P
Body for Life Forum Message by tgantt (8 posts) at 12:57 PM
has anyone ever experienced weak, light-headed and shaky feelings? I ate breakfast (cottage cheese) I had a protein shake for snack, and an hour later, I feel like I could vomit! What's going on?
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (189 posts) at 01:08 PM
How has your water intake been? I've felt like that when I was dehydrated.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by thudson2000 (83 posts) at 01:11 PM
Where's the carbs in these two meals?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 01:32 PM
in my case....I tried upping my protein intake and decreasing my carbs.
through trial and error found out that my system needed those carbs early in the day...I too had a problem with being light headed.
So, I dropped the carb portion from my last two meals.....worked out alot better for me.
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (94 posts) at 01:51 PM
Dropping carbs later in the day can drop those stubborn pounds if you plateau. The last 10 truly are the hardest. Diet/cardio/rest all have to be on target!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 01:53 PM
thanks for the input Mr. Buckeye Boy
that explains why I'm having such a hard time with these last pounds....they are stubborn to say the very least.
I've just about determined that diet isn't gonna do it....I'm gonna have to sweat them off.
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (73 posts) at 02:30 PM
Sounds like you're not eating enough at all. Your blood sugar is LOW because you have not had enough to eat and there are no carbs. Your brain can't function without enough carbs, so try adding some good carbs and see how you feel.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jame (23 posts) at 02:40 PM
Agent, do you just cut out the carbs in the last 2 meals and leave the 20% fat in?? just curious...
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 02:47 PM
yep.....instead of having a portion of salmon and brown rice & a salad
I'd have the salmon & increase the size of the salad a little.....or add some broccoli
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 02:48 PM
I have been having that problem too and it is because I have also been decreasing my carbs. I cut out starches completely and get carbs mostly from fruit. I need to try something different though because i don't likr the way I feel.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 02:49 PM
oh.....instead of having 1/2 cup of cottage cheese and fruit for meal 6....I would increase the cottage cheese to 3/4 cup and leave off the fruit
sorry for leaving meal 6 out
Body for Life Forum Message by SunTiger (3 posts) at 02:09 PM
I have to admit that my fat is cracking me up. Hussman is right - the more I exercise, the more blood reaches the "old" fat and it begins to soften up as I lose a few pounds and exercise. Seems like the first thing I do in the mornings is check the "state of the fat." Does more of it seem gone? Can I tell a difference? Does it seem softer? I have to admit that I won't miss my poor old fat but I stop short of wishing it on anyone else;)
Anyone else carefully monitoring their "state of the fat?" as it changes from hard blubber to softer substances on it's way out?
(Can't believe I'm posting this...LMAO!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 02:15 PM
OMG---I have never read that---fat gets soft before it changes.
I did read that cellulite becomes more prominent before it leaves your body....still waiting for that one to happen on my thighs.
BUT, I did take three weeks off, then was sick for 1 1/2 weeks. Maybe now that I'm back in full swing my fat will get soft in the AB region and my cellulite will finally leave my thighs
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (63 posts) at 02:25 PM
OMG on so many levels!
for one I had noticed that my tummy was feeling softer, but didnt know why...
Also... I was noticing today (and getting VERY annoyed) that my bum seemed to have a lot more celulite than I ever remembered.... I really hope that both of these things are signs of good things to come!
Can anyone post some links to some articles or something further explaining this kind of phenomenon? lol ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (348 posts) at 04:00 PM
I can't post any links, but I do remember quite a few discussions about fat turning really jello like before it disappeared! It was so weird, it happened to me over the holidays... I couldn't stop kind of playing with it (on my belly)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 04:04 PM
I need to know where to find these articles.......I find this oh so intresting
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (218 posts) at 04:14 PM
I think you can find it on the hussman site. It's hussman.org
HTH!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (651 posts) at 04:15 PM
I'm having real issues right now with my belly/ab fat. I keep thinking it's much to solid (gross!!) to melt off in these 12 weeks, and when I think that way I start doubting my ability to rock this Challenge - ugh. I SO hope it goes soft and FINALLY disappears. It's been on me for FAR too long.
Body for Life Forum Message by Lese (15 posts) at 04:16 PM
I want to know about this fat changing thing too.
I looked at the pictures from midway through BFL last time. My cellulite was very promiate. I do like to pinch my fat (all day long) to see if it has gotten any smaller in my hand. Similar to analyzing. Sorry too many big words in the post. If I mispelled anything!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 04:23 PM
I just pinched my tummy fat.......not nearly as much there as before
oh, I can do the happy dance now
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (22 posts) at 04:30 PM
here is a link to the page with that on it:
http://www.hussmanfitness.org/html/TSInsideOut.html
and here is the part of the article that talks about it..pretty cool! Althoug I reccomend reading the whole article, very interesting and helpful!
Lastly, if you've been sedentary for a long time, your fat probably hasn't seen an ounce of circulation since high school. This causes your fat to turn thick and hard, or "blubbery" (yes, Scrabble fans, that is a word). Marine animals have this sort of fat deposit, called a "blubber lay". When you start working out consistently, some of you may find that your fat or cellulite becomes more like Jell-O initially. In whales (forgive me - this is not personal), increased activity also forces a change in circulation strategy so that there is increased blood flow near the body's surface. I suspect that this occurs in humans as well, so you may be a little "pink" for even hours after a good workout.
Body for Life Forum Message by anavywife (171 posts) at 04:31 PM
I am constantly assessing my "fat levels"!! I wake up every morning and decide whether or not any has disappeared...needless to say I have been very soft for a very long time! How long is this switch supposed to last? Ever since I lost my initial amount of fat, everything has been loose and soft:( My guess is that it probably wont be changing much!
Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (651 posts) at 04:38 PM
Blubber lay. Yep. That pretty much describes it for me.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 04:49 PM
I like love handles much better, it just doesn't sound so abbrasive
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (973 posts) at 11:42 PM
My fat definetly gets softer before it leaves. I love it!!
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (54 posts) at 11:57 PM
This is good to know taht this is what is occuring because I have noticed that during my cardio run I find that the jiggle is quite a bit more intense then ever before almost to the point of annoying. This makes me feel so much better to know that I am losing that softer fat becasue of the greater blood flow to that area.
Melt away fat.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1611 posts) at 08:29 PM
1. I was at the gym today working out and the girl who worked there asked me if I was a personal trainer she said "because you look like one" :)~
2. I got a promotion at work. I work for Canada's largest furniture retailer and I just got given MY OWN STORE!!!!! I'm moving at the end of the month. I skipped over 2 management positions and went straight to store manager. This is unbelievable :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 08:31 PM
WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
That is AWESOME, Jay! Both of those things just kick ass. You rock, and now everyone else can see it too. Did ya show 'em your towel? :P
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1611 posts) at 08:33 PM
How do you think I got the promotion LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 08:34 PM
LMAO Atta boy!
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (409 posts) at 08:39 PM
YAY!!! CONGRATS....AWESOME NEWS, and what a great way to start 2006!!
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (404 posts) at 08:39 PM
awesome news
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (526 posts) at 09:04 PM
Well done JAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vice president is just around the corner.
I bet that comment about the personal trainer is because of all those extra pushup you are doing!!!!!!!!!!!
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (651 posts) at 09:12 PM
BFL opens up transformations in many areas of our lives. Congratulations, YG!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (258 posts) at 09:29 PM
Congrats, YG! I agree with HB, transformations lead to more transformations. I bet you exude confidence like never before, and that's why you got that promotion! You ROCK (we already knew that, but now a lot more people do, too!)!!
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (218 posts) at 10:00 PM
JAY!!! THAT IS SOOOOO AWESOME!!! What a great post!! You can do ANYTHING!!! No stopping you now!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (973 posts) at 11:36 PM
YAY, JAY!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (744 posts) at 08:53 PM
Happy Birthday GenInShape! Hope you have a wonderful birthday tomorrow (Saturday!)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 08:55 PM
Happy Happy Birthday! 
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1427 posts) at 09:04 PM
Happy Birthday!!!!! Enjoy your special day!!!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (651 posts) at 09:14 PM
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Have the happiest of days and best of years!
Body for Life Forum Message by mgbuffgirl (71 posts) at 09:17 PM
Happy Birthday!! Hope your day is truly enjoyable! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (63 posts) at 08:25 AM
yea I do don't I? I just dont think anyone would read it! lol
BTW.. weighed myself this morning... 107lbs! =D
Body for Life Forum Message by Rauzer1 (1 posts) at 02:00 PM
Could someone post the CHili Rec. I would love to have it.
Body for Life Forum Message by RJA (162 posts) at 02:35 PM
ok the chili is def my staple. i make it at the beginning of the week, and eat it once a day the whole week. def a must
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (436 posts) at 01:34 AM
Soy is a complete protein and is a great choice, especially for vegetarians.
You may have heard that soy protein is a poorer choice in a protein powder than whey protein. Whey protein powder is a better choice, according to many diehard lifters. But really, you can make a case for both sides. Soy is thought to be the more "feminine" one, as weird as that sounds. But i think they are both good choices.
Here are some interesting links, if anyone really cares (i'm a nutrition grad student, gimme a break!!):
www.nutritionj.com/content/3/1/22
www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson71.htm
The first one is from a peer-reviewed journal, the second is not, fyi.
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (141 posts) at 12:04 PM
OK this may seem like a dumb question, but how do you mix these two correctly and not get a clump of mush? follow Oatmeal / water directions (Sorry I don't like this with milk) and add the same water amout for Whey protein...??
I have noticed that my results were much better in the past when I made sure I got the proper amount of protein in the morning to start my day off. I am slipping in this deparment and I need ideas to keep myself succesful. I can't cook eggs everyday (or egg whites) and I need help here.
Thanks,
Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by Jame (23 posts) at 12:33 PM
are you making the Choc Oatmeal out of the book? mine turns out great:
1/3 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup water
1 scoop protein powder
i stir it up and microwave it for 1 minute.
another one i've been using is the pancake recipe someone posted a couple weeks ago. i make up a bunch and throw them in the freezer, take them out and microwave as needed.
i believe the recipe was: blend 1/2 cup oats, 2 eag whites, and 1/2 cottage cheese in blender.. add cinnamon and/or splenda.. and cook like pancakes.. very good!
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (38 posts) at 12:34 PM
Hey Joe - this is what I do too! I cook the oatmeal in water and just add the scoop of protein powder at the end and stir it in with no extra water. If it's too thick I add a dribble of soy milk. I also add a packet of splenda. It's actually pretty good.
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (141 posts) at 12:37 PM
I have done that too, problem is the consistency, so I jsut thought I would hcekc what others were / are doing. i don't have the EFL book, although I Am considering purchasing it for ideas.
I don't really like the idea of using supplements all that much, I feel that I WOuld be happier working with whole foods, but sometimes you need to use supplements, so why not get ideas from fellow BFL'ers!
Plus- I can't afford a lot of supplements, my wife won't share them with me cuz she doesn't like them, so she wants me to get foods that she can eat. That makes it tough.
Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by Two For The Show (6 posts) at 12:51 PM
Joe~ First of all, the brand of protein powder makes a huge difference with mixing. We used to use EAS Whey and it was ok tasting, but didn't mix well. We got turned on to Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey and LOVE IT! It mixed a lot better and the flavor is awesome.
The way we make our oatmeal/protein concoction is to mix the protein and 8oz of water in a shaker and pour it over 1/2 cup of oatmeal. Microwave for 2 minutes. YUMMY!!!
Stef~Russ
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (150 posts) at 12:58 PM
Thank you for posting this. I had the same problem this morning; didn't know about adding powder+water.
Speaking of powder, I purchased some Designer Whey Powder from Trader Joe's. Is this stuff BFL acceptable? Is all powder the same?
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1036 posts) at 01:01 PM
Katie--did you check the nutritional info on the Designer Whey? From what I've seen it's ok for BFL. Some of their flavors can have more sugar.
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (150 posts) at 01:16 PM
The Vanilla one has
Calories: 90
Fat: 1.5
Carbs: 2
Protein: 18
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (347 posts) at 07:35 PM
I used Designer Whey all the time vanilla and choclate, until Kroger stopped carrying it. It's fine.
Now I use Naturade 100% Whey, which is good also, but more expensive.
My breakfast of champions is 1/2 c. raw oatmeal (not quick oats), 1/2 c. skim milk, 1 scoop (serving) of protein powder. If I use vanilla, I add 1 or 2 packets of Splenda. Chocolate doesn't need it.
I add protein powder to cooked oatmeal as well, and Designer Whey and Naturade don't clump up. I just throw it in and stir it up, don't add more water or milk. I also add 1-2 packets of Splenda to the vanilla, maybe a little cinnamon and Molly McButter.
The EFL Chocolate Oatmeal didn't work for me.
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (347 posts) at 07:36 PM
Also, if you have EFL, the breakfast casserole is great for a make ahead breakfast. I make one on Sunday and my husband takes it to work everyday.
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (33 posts) at 07:50 PM
I do the same as everyone here seems to be doing: 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal, 1/2 cup water...micro for 2 minutes then add 1 scoop of protein powder and a splenda with just a tad more water or a splash of milk. Works great and consistency is fine. I have used cheaper protein that doesnt seem to work as well. Now, I only use Precision protein.
Suzanne
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 08:23 PM
Alternative suggestions.... I hard boil eggs by the dozen and keep em in the fridge so i can grab them on my way out the door. String cheese is also great to go...
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 08:50 PM
I do hardboiled eggs, too. And string cheese. My favorite breakfast is the EFL ham, egg and cheese sandwich. Yeah, you have to cook eggs, but it only takes a few minutes and it is YUMMY. Oh, and cottage cheese is a great no-cook option. I get it in 4-ounce containers. Great to go!
Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (258 posts) at 09:31 PM
The first time I made this I HATED it!! I tried again today and LOVED it!! I think the key for me is to not put in the protein powder until the oatmeal is cooked. I didn't have to add more water, but then I like my oatmeal thick. I can't wait to make it again tomorrow!!
Body for Life Forum Message by FatLady (6 posts) at 11:01 PM
Has anyone tried the Quakers instant Weight Control Oatmeal? It comes in Cinnamon...Also in Bannana Flavoring. I don't even have to add Splenda to it. Doesn't really cost more when you consider the protein powder your using. The Quakers has protein and carbs. You can always eat a small piece of fruit and you have a balance meal. I like watermelon so I have a very small slice.
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (150 posts) at 11:15 PM
Question about Oatmeal:
I've purchased the Old Fashioned Oatmeal. It says it takes 5 minutes to cook. Is this the right stuff (not quick oats)?
Body for Life Forum Message by taylor76 (4 posts) at 01:57 PM
Hi, I am new to the forum. I have been lifting for several years now, mostly power lifting (nothing competitive just trying to improve myself). I have developed a good base of muscle mass. However I have way too much fat. I have followed the plan for almost 3 weeks and I have seen results. I feel that I have done well following the eating program described in BFL. My only concern is that since I already have a good amount of muscle mass, and thus a higher metabolism that I might be cutting my calories too much. I might be worrying about nothing. Perhaps all I need is to get away from the power lifter mind set of eat a lot of protein and a lot of calories to build a lot of muscle. Could anyone tell me how to tell if I am not getting enough calories as this is not something that I am used to even thinking about LOL. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1611 posts) at 02:01 PM
just follow Bill's hand, palm, fist method and you should be fine. If you want to go more indepth you can go to www.bodybuilding.com they have a bmr calculator there and you can figure the right amount of calories you should need that way.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (49 posts) at 02:10 PM
My experience only, and I wasn't near your size .... but once I broke down the palm/fist portion method into calories, I discovered I was only getting 1600 calories per day. Unfortunately I did not figure it out until after my first 12 weeks. After I adjusted the calories up to 2500 per day .... my strength returned and the fat came off much easier and faster.
With your background and size, i would pay attention to your strength levels closely, as well as body composition. Adjust your intake based on those things.
You already know the hard work it takes to get strong ... trust me when I say losing it and then getting it back is even harder.
My thoughts.
Body for Life Forum Message by taylor76 (4 posts) at 02:56 PM
Also, I am from time to time hungry. Is this normal? I was thinking that maybe my hunger at the beginning of the challenge could be simply due to my stomach adjusting to the smaller volume of food at each meal. I also want to know if it could be due to increased metabolism sparked by eating 6 times a day. Before starting BFL I would eat 2 or 3 large meals. Has anyone else experienced this. I appreciate all the advice.
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (347 posts) at 07:44 PM
You should be hungry for your next meal, but not hungry an hour after eating. Your body may be adjusting to your new eating habits, but really on BFL you really should never be hungry, hungry. If you are, then you need to re-evalute your intake.
A sign of under-eating would be if you are plateauing, meaning you haven't lost any fat. Your body could go in to starvation mode.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jame (23 posts) at 04:16 PM
How much sodium in lunchmeat is too much?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 04:25 PM
wish I had an answer for ya on that one.....I only use real turkey for pita pockets and stuff.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1036 posts) at 04:56 PM
You'll find most lunchmeats can have up to about 500mgs of sodium per serving.
That's why I stopped buying it. 500mgs for something you might eat daily is a LOT.
I haven't found any low sodium lunchmeat. I usually buy large turkey breasts and cook those myself. Those are lower in sodium for sure.
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (165 posts) at 05:02 PM
Jame,
It would be best for you to make that decision on your own. Check out the label and think about the following considerations:
The new USA guideline for sodium consumption (issued in late 2005) is now 2400 mg. That's about 1 teaspoon per day total per adult. Incidently, the Canadian recommendation is even lower, at 1,600 mg. per day.
Be careful when you examine the label. Take a close look at the serving size. Some luncheon meats will say 20% of daily requirements, but the serving size is like 1 or two slices! At that rate, and with our need for protein, we could overdose on salt with one sandwich!
I shoot for about 1500 - 2000 (including salts in packaged foods, like canned vegetables). That can be a challenge unless you go for the unprocessed stuff and the "low-salt" and/or "no salt" varieties.
------
You got to be careful -- it's a salty world out there.
Body for Life Forum Message by VanessaDG (9 posts) at 11:42 AM
Great job, Emeril. Just think...in another 2 weeks 4 weeks will go by. It seems ALOT of people say that that is when you really start to notice the difference!! Oh, and I looked at your pics, your mid section def. looks a little smaller!! Keep on keeping on, Vanessa
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (621 posts) at 01:29 PM
If I can figure out a way to make a copy of it for you, I’ll let you know. TJ
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (436 posts) at 01:15 AM
I agree withstarbound and the crazyblonde (crazy blondes must stick together, afterall!) Do what works best for you.
I HATE running the morning. I get such a better workout in teh evening. I have been an evening worker-outer for 8 years, and it is so hard to do my cardio in the morning. I try, but I always end up with the better workout at night.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (73 posts) at 02:44 PM
You can do it in the evenings, but Bill's rule is as long as you have gone 3 hours without eating so you do it on an empty stomach & are burning fat.
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by saint (8 posts) at 04:12 PM
Just completed the cardio on day 6 of week 2. Have also played 2 games of squash this week after a 6 week lay off due to torn ankle ligaments (one of the reasons I am doing this since I think the additional weight I am packing puts too much strain on my ankles). I have to say it was hell....
Before the first 2 mins of warm up were completed I could feel the lactic acid buid up in my thighs and I thought how on earth am I going to get to 9 never mind 10 after 18 mins.
Anyway I just kept going, focusing on getting to the next level six when I would get some respite.
The final 9 and then the 10 to follow made me realise I had not hit a 10 before. 1 minute has never felt so long and I could barely complete the 1 min warm down before collapsing onto the floor. Two days rest before the next cardio - I might have to plan the squash not to be a night before cardio!
Mark
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (49 posts) at 03:09 PM
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Body for Life Forum Message by Courtney1978 (18 posts) at 03:38 PM
There is no words, just tears.
Courtney
Body for Life Forum Message by missylab (23 posts) at 01:30 PM
I am an RN too and my first code the person died. I cried in the bathroom it was horrible. The family was not doing well either. As sad as this sounds your empathy not sympathy kicks in better the next time so it's not so hard.
Body for Life Forum Message by GusM (14 posts) at 04:22 PM
3 MORE DAYS TO ENTER!!!
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO MEET YOUR
FAVORITE BFL CHAMPIONS!!
http://www.BodyForLifers.com/challenge2.htm
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (300 posts) at 11:22 AM
Hi guys,
EAS emailed me back, this is the link to order any items.
http://www.helpjuliewhitt.com/items.html
Looks like the EAS bracelet is sold out! However, I feel we can still support Julie in our hearts by ordering the blue one.
Have a great day!
xoxo
karen
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (300 posts) at 11:34 AM
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Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (300 posts) at 12:06 PM
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Body for Life Forum Message by Mikmindz (73 posts) at 08:33 AM
Thank you for the article Mike, I really appreciate it. what i don't understand is the conversion of the ethyl alcohol into a carb...
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (299 posts) at 08:43 AM
it depends on your goals, if you are in the official contest-no alcohol. if you are trying to improve your heal and not concerned with getting you maximum potential then have a couple. Acohol stays in your system and effects your body for 48 hrs though and this will interfere with at least one work out.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2312 posts) at 01:50 AM
Pers - just had to let you know, I agree with what you wrote 110%.
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (181 posts) at 07:32 AM
Pix- AWESOME on the pullup! My goal is 2 by the end of the challenge. Since I've never done one, this seemed like a good way to start. :)
Great job!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (428 posts) at 07:41 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (428 posts) at 07:41 AM
I do each for one min. just like the book says.
Body for Life Forum Message by cajungirl (5 posts) at 07:51 AM
My goodness, Pixy, I got winded just reading!!
I am new to treadmills, the last time i was on one.. it threw me in the wall. (i am not the most graceful one) LOL..
My goal is to REMAIN ON the treadmill.. so far I am managing my top speed at 3.7 with an incline of 10.. this is my 10.. .. when I push myself, i can hold a run for 20 seconds at 4.0. then my asthma kicks in.. I have found that I am getting better.. Week 1 I could only do 2o minutes with a speed 3.0 and an incline of 5.. Progress!!!
Thank you for your inspiration. I will set my goal to match yours as well. : ) In my Challenge 2 !!
have a great weekend
Body for Life Forum Message by cajungirl (5 posts) at 07:52 AM
yeah yeah LMAO.. that is EXACTLY what happened to me.... I think that was me on that treadmill.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 07:59 AM
Holy incline cajun girl! I never play with the incline and you are running on a 10! You're doing great.
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (187 posts) at 08:32 AM
Yay!!! Congrats Mari!!!!! I have never ever been a runner. I hate my treadmill. It just sits there and mocks me. Now walking I'm great at. So I'm all for a fast walk.
It's awesome to see how much of an inspiration you are being. Keep at it! And super duper job!! I can't do pullups either.
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (173 posts) at 09:56 AM
Mari, love the video!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (462 posts) at 10:13 AM
You kick ass!
Great thread and video.
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (49 posts) at 11:48 AM
Congrats on the pull up! That is quite an accomplishment!!!! And Wow!!!!! I agree with Kerry, I can see the smoke coming out of your sneakers!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (49 posts) at 07:18 AM
Nice to know I'm not the only one who dreams about finding a place to pee ...
lol.
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (73 posts) at 07:49 AM
LOL, OMG...I dream about it ALL the time! My kids think I have a serious mental problem. Typically the dream is me at a school and the bathrooms are all too dirty, or there is no door on the stall, or the line is too long. I swear, one day I'm going to get so frustrated in my dream that I really will just go!
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by Booloo (33 posts) at 07:52 AM
Way to go, Bull!!! Keep on rockin'!
Heather
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (568 posts) at 08:10 AM
I soooooo wish I could sleep!!
Im with jps2 on this one-damn insomnia.
I love to sleep but Im goin on 18 DAYS now with nuthin more than 1-1.5 hrs at a time for a total of MAYBE 4 hours a night :(
Send some of them good sleep vibes my way can ya??
Body for Life Forum Message by gettintoned (14 posts) at 08:13 AM
Way to go!
JPS have you tried melatonin? My husband swears by it
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (60 posts) at 11:02 PM
No, I'm not familiar with it. Can I get it at the health store?
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (303 posts) at 09:29 AM
I'm not a doctor but I play one on TV..LOL
Just kidding, Ice your back and take 800mg of motrin twice a day. I had the same problem a few months ago. I work in the medical field and spoke to one of the Docs I work with and thats what he recommended to me. Take it easy with the weight lifting but use the elliptical w/o the arm excercise.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 09:49 AM
My husband works an insane schedule and misses workouts ALL the time. He has still lose 12 lbs since Jan 2! Sooo. just stick to EFL and get better.
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (94 posts) at 09:23 AM
Motivation Comes From Within. I guess I take a hardline/old-school approach. I feel you have to be so fed up with your current physical state that nothing will stop you from committing a measly little 12 weeks! That's the "hardcore" way to look at it. Also ditto the things Kerry said too. This is a good site for inspiration and accountability. GOOD LUCK to you!
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (436 posts) at 12:39 AM
I just figure my famliy is sick of my BFLing anyway.
My goals are personal. They are for me and no one else.
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (257 posts) at 10:40 AM
Thanks everyone that helped a lot.
I'm going to just let a few select people know about my goals. I don't know how my family would react - I come from a pretty obese family and I'd hope that they'd be inspired but it may backfire. My husband's family will support me and I've got a group of friends that will keep me in check.
Thanks!
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (141 posts) at 11:37 AM
Can't send this to my family - the main reason is I want to surprise them..
Oh and Tai-Kee - my goals are on my profile for all of the tracker folks to see... so you want to accept them as a contract?
Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 12:49 AM
Crone... let me know if you go to dayton... I am low on funds but might consider it.... or maye i could be my birthday present from someone...
Body for Life Forum Message by grunthumb (87 posts) at 09:30 AM
Reenie, I just PM you. I am definitely going!!!! HOW fun will that be if bunch of us can get together. Maybe we can split the cost of the hotel room too and room up?
Anyone else that is in the Chicago and surrounding area let us know. I know I haven't posted pics yet but I'm a pretty normal person, mother of 5 from Champaign, IL :)
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (614 posts) at 09:50 AM
Reagiesmom I'll let you know, because we could possibly share a room and that would cut down on some of the cost.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 10:28 AM
Crone....September is far away! I might be able to do it!
Anyone else interested in going to the Dayton one?
Body for Life Forum Message by FitForGood (43 posts) at 11:18 AM
I think I'm going to go - there's enough time to save for it.
Body for Life Forum Message by grunthumb (87 posts) at 04:52 PM
They only require a $50.00 dpst to hold your space but I don't know when the final is due because I'm making my dpst next week. I'll keep you posted so you all have an idea of the time frame.
Have a great weekend all!
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (833 posts) at 05:06 PM
I am going to the one in Dayton, Ohio.
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (150 posts) at 05:54 PM
WOW! The SF one. I could go to that. San Mateo is not too far from my inlaws house.
Hmmmmmm? I should definitely think about this.
Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (258 posts) at 09:40 PM
Oh, now you guys have me all excited. Dayton is only a few hours away and TOTALLY driveable for me. I would LOVE to meet some of you! I'm off to the website to check out the details!
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (63 posts) at 07:32 AM
okay... cause I was worried... according to fitday I was burning about 4x the amount of calories I was taking in per day! O_O
Body for Life Forum Message by Greg_H (5 posts) at 07:40 PM
Unless I read the e-mail I got wrong, you can also listen to the show on www.hayhouseradio.com. I checked that site out and it is free to listen to the broadcasts there, although there is no mention of Bill's show in the schedule.
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (84 posts) at 01:46 AM
(((((((((huggggg)))))))))
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris Cary (1 posts) at 08:58 AM
Cheryl, It's Chris Cary (we met briefly at the Expo). I sat with your husband Thursday night at the ESPN club during dinner.
If you still need help with the video, let me know. I will help you.
Body for Life Forum Message by jholley (14 posts) at 03:37 PM
Thanks
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (60 posts) at 10:59 PM
I know my diet is pretty consistent but you are probably right about the water. I very well could have been a little dehydrated since I struggle with water consumption more than any other part of the program. Thanks for the input.
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (118 posts) at 05:42 AM
In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.
- Anthony Robbins
So, what we do consistently shapes our lives, as in gives us the shape in our life, round or fit. Consistently eat things that are bad for you and don't exercise and your shape is round. Consistently eat good things and exercise....well you get the idea.
No Excuses - Just Results
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by She Bear (56 posts) at 08:00 AM
Just Do It Everyday - Don't think about it, to much thinking causes every excuse in the book - I know!
Donna
Body for Life Forum Message by doidle (2 posts) at 06:28 AM
Hi Guys! 2nd post here...I'm on W3,D6...I'm really proud of a few things I've achieved - I have to share!
1. Lost 3 lbs
2. Lost 1.5 " from my waist
3. Can fit into size 4's now..finally!
4. Yesterday I NEARLY achieved my goal of running 2 miles in 20 minutes...got to 1.97 miles. I can really tell a difference in my cardiovascular conditioning already. Amazing and SO exciting!
5. No longer sluggish in the afternoons - no longer craving sweets - god, this is amazing!
6. Feeling so incredible and full of energy - I practically run and jump in the mornings!! Not wiped out at night either.
7. Finding lots of yummy things to eat that I will stash away in my cooking repetoire for LIFE...crockpot turkey tocos, Asian turkey meatballs, YUMMM
Anyway, I'm bursting at the seams. Here are a few things I wanted to ask people about..do you notice these things?
1. My skin sometimes gets so hot, like it's buring all over. Is this fat being burned away?
2. I get a funny taste in my mouth when I'm working out or right before meals. Similar to when I lost weight on South Beach...anyone else?
3. Lately I have been really hungry. I've gone from 1600 calories to 2000 calories a day...I'm eating enough to where I get hungry right before my meal...so I'm sure I'm not eating too much...did you guys notice this?
I am so freaking committed and excited about this. woo hooo!! Maybe I'll post pictures at week 4. I'm trying to enlist my friend and sister to do it with me...I figure they'll be inspired by me...my friend already is and is doing the workouts with me :_) Sister lives in Germany and can't see results. Anyway, I so enjoy this website & feel like I know some of you!1!!! Best of luck
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1110 posts) at 07:30 AM
Glad to hear it is going great.
Re the eating and other issues... there are other people who have the experience to probably answer that better- as nutrition has always been my weakest link in BFL.
Folks?
Success to You,
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (173 posts) at 10:06 AM
D, congrats on your success! And more importantly, your attitude!
Can't help with your other questions, but I wanted to wish you much success with the rest of your journey.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1427 posts) at 11:42 AM
Congratulations on your success!!!! You are doing a fantastic job!!!! I love your great attitude!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (69 posts) at 08:12 AM
Hi Team 8,
I saw a question regarding the standings, right now we are in 2nd place about 5 points back of team 5. I can't find this weeks results either.
A few of us have had a tough week this week but managed to stay on track overall. But in order to catch team 5 we are going to need the sheets in on time! That will be by Sunday night and we get 2 free bonus points each. That alone is enough to catch team 5!
Next week is our last week of this mini-challenge, so let's take this weekend to get re-focused, re-read our goals, reach those mini-goals, re-dedicate ourselves to completing what we started, give 110% and as Linda would say:
Let's GET*HER*DONE!!!
Have a great weekend, and a Great Week!
Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 08:23 AM
I just wasn't feeling it in my LBWO yesterday, thought.....OKAY.....what's the deal here?
Well, I certainly am "feeling it" this morning
my butt-muscles are sore........I never thought I'd enjoy this kind of pain ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (187 posts) at 08:36 AM
I love it when my glutes are on fire. In my mind this means a smaller butt!!! Oh Yeah!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 08:38 AM
in my mind
sore======NICE....TIGHT.....FIRM
oh yeah!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (299 posts) at 08:39 AM
I am hearing ya, I did lunges on wednesday and I was fearing the stairs today.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 08:46 AM
NOW---if I could do that with my ta-ta's
any suggestions?
Body for Life Forum Message by Hillary (62 posts) at 08:54 AM
Hey Agent, what exercises in particular made your glutes sore?? I'm looking for good butt busters...
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 09:09 AM
Leg Press (I think that was the culprit)
but, I also use the machines that work your inner & outer thighs.....with enough weight you have to use your glutes to press.
Then ofcourse I was on the stair (ass) master for 15 minutes too.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hillary (62 posts) at 09:12 AM
Ahh yes...the leg press. I can't do that one at home...I miss it.
HA HA Ass master. That's hilarious.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 09:22 AM
yep.....I can't get enough
I'll hit it for cardio after work today
for the full 20 minutes of KILLER CARDIO
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1110 posts) at 10:15 AM
One of the exercises Bill obviously omitted from BFL is the dreaded
"Toilet Seat Squats", lol!
Can you feel the burn baby!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 10:48 AM
I think I'll add 'toilet seat squats" to my LBWO
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (542 posts) at 11:19 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (542 posts) at 11:24 AM
LOVE that butt blaster. I started using it a couple weeks ago and am kicking myself for not having started earlier. I'm looking forward to another 4 weeks or so to see some results.
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (94 posts) at 11:27 AM
Kerry- Too funny but oh so true! I dread the old numero dos the day after deep squats!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1427 posts) at 11:31 AM
It's a great feeling, you know you're doing something right!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 11:31 AM
no problem.....it was one of the few movies I paid top dollar to go see last year
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (542 posts) at 11:31 AM
lol...whoops Agent
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 11:48 AM
oops----wrong thread----how the hell did that happen?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 11:50 AM
I was talking about the Johnny Cash movie "Walk the Line"......incase anyone wanted to know.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (651 posts) at 11:55 AM
Oh. Thought you were talking about a movie called Ass Master.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 11:59 AM
I don't think I would want to see a movie about an "ass master"
sounds like a porno flick
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (94 posts) at 12:10 PM
Oh gosh! Let's not start that thread! (Movies titled for BFL related soreness). That could get ugly quick!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 01:19 PM
oh.....but it does sound like fun
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (484 posts) at 01:25 PM
Those toilet seat squats are actually a good UBWO also- as in "Please let my arms hold me up against the sink and the bathtub rim so I don't scream in agony on the way down".
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 01:29 PM
LOL
okay, have you been hanging out in my bathroom today?
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (18 posts) at 04:07 PM
We have handicap bars installed all over our bathrooms in our house which at first I thought was funny, but am now so grateful! There are muscles in in my butt that are SCREAMING right now that I did not even know existed. And do not get me started on my hamstrings, which are DIRECTLY connected to those mysterious muscles in my A$$ or my quads, or my knees, or my calfs...I might just have to hurt somebody, because now I am HORMONAL!!!!:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 04:13 PM
yep, and the foot muscle is connected to the ankle muscle, the ankle muscul is connected to the calve muscle, the calve muscles connected to the thigh muscle
no wonder we hurt all over
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (118 posts) at 09:47 AM
I posted these on the end of week 7, but I am actually towards the end of week 8. I notice some difference, but not as much as I would have liked by now. The thing that kinda seems odd is that in my after pic on the side my belly actually looks bigger even though I am down 2 1/4 inches.
Anway here is to knocking out a great last 4 weeks.
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by PhatMom2006 (aka Bflmom2004) (1080 posts) at 09:52 AM
Good Job so far, and I see that you are kickin the "unauthorized" food habit, so the next four weeks should be GREAT...Keep it up...remember "
To get what you have never had, you must do what you have never done."
You CAN do this...
Hugs
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (173 posts) at 10:02 AM
Hey Brian. If you are losing inches, don't worry about the pics. I'm thinking that the pics are an illusion. In the first shot, you are farter from the camera than in the second.
On the food front, I think I read in BFL that to lose weight, which you have obviously done, it is 80% nutrition. Keep working on that.
Keep it up, you ARE doing it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1110 posts) at 10:12 AM
Brian,
inches and pounds are going down, you are moving in the right direction!
Revist your goals and get the image in your head as to where you are going to be and how that will feel- and progress will ramp up faster. I promise
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (374 posts) at 10:15 AM
Wow, you are making great progress! I see on your side shot that the overall size of your belly is going away. AND your face is so much thinner already! You are getting there! Kerry's right - revisit your goals and keep that mind strong. You are achieving your dreams!
Body for Life Forum Message by WalkingInMyDestiny (Self-Removed Member) (6 posts) at 10:27 AM
Good for you! Congrats on your success. Just as FV Tom said, dont stress the pictures...they have a tendancy to be deceiving!! Just keep up the hard work and become very acquainted with your tape measure! It will be your best friend in the end!!!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
aka GetNFit
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (303 posts) at 11:20 AM
Keep up the good work!!! You'll get there it just takes time!
Norm
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1427 posts) at 11:34 AM
Brian! You're doing a fantastic job!!!! I can see that you are shrinking!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (49 posts) at 11:45 AM
Great progress Brian! Here's to the last 4 weeks!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (118 posts) at 03:09 PM
Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the support I get here at tracker. You all are great!
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by VanessaDG (9 posts) at 03:13 PM
I can totally see a difference, especially in your back picture!! You are doing awesome...keep it up!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mucca500 (91 posts) at 09:55 AM
hello everyone. im doing sort of an extended challenge. i started dec 12th 2005 with an end date on april 3rd 2006. so its around 16 instead of 12 weeks. im coming upon my 6th week now, and have lost about 4 lbs of fat, i feel like ive gained muscle, and my measurements have gone down. ive been feeling great and im sooo happy i got past that 4 week thing that happens to everyone when they first start. but im feeling a little down. i have a killer flu right now and cant workout. i have hardly any appetite so im not eating tons. but im just getting worried! i have 10 more weeks to reach my goal of 155lbs by my 1 year anniversary. can it be done!!?!?! im at 176lbs right now so i have 21 more to go. is it unrealistic to think i can get to 155 in 10 weeks? i know im putting on muscle and the scale isnt what im really going by. when i got married i weighed 150lbs and wore a 9/10 so i just want to be at that size/shape again by april. so if i get there without the fat loss im hoping for then thats great. what does everyone think? my husband says hes so proud that im sticking to this and he will be pissed if i quit (which i wont!) but im just looking for some advice on what i can expect to happen in 10 weeks. and you will all have to excuse me if im repeating stuff or this doesnt make any sense, my head is super congested!!! anyway, thanks in advance!
alexis
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1110 posts) at 10:05 AM
It is possible. What would help is if you actually figured out what that entails. Basically you are looking to loose 2 lbs per week. You need to figure out how many calroies 2 lbs a week is, and then make sure you burn that many more calories each week than you take in.
In C1 ( kinda went crazy) I dropped 22 lbs of body fat in the 12 weeks- but also added about 12 lbs of lean mass.
So yes it can be done. You need to negotiate the price you must pay to accomplish this, and create a plan to ensure you do in fact pay that price :)
Yours in Health
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (322 posts) at 10:28 AM
Yes, it can be done. I was doing cardio 5 - 6 days per week in my 1st challenge, plus doing the lifting. I was doing 40 minutes instead of 20 on the elliptical. My cardio was split between the elliptical and running, and I was running for 20 - 25 minutes, covering about 2 miles in that time frame. The cardio was done 1st thing in the morning. I lost a lot of weight doing that. Maybe it will work for you. Other things I have been told work are not doing one free day per week but just one free meal per week. However, that can be tough for a lot of people. My wife and I discovered during the 1st challenge that after that 1st or 2nd free day we just did not want to eat "free" like we used to before starting the challenge so our free day did turn out to be just 1, maybe 2 free meals on one day per week, with our water consumption still really high, and eating BFL for the other meals that one day.
Body for Life Forum Message by Booloo (33 posts) at 03:12 PM
Good advice, from both fellows above. Kerry is right, you need to look at your goal, break it down, and figure out what you need to do every day to get there. Just for myself, I notice a *big* jump in inches and fat loss when take only a free meal or two a week, and do extra cardio. I've been fairly diligent this challenge about always doing some extra cardio every day, even just walking briskly, and I've been very careful about the two free days I've had - a big change from past challenges. The weight is coming off at about 2lbs a week, which is what I need it to do to hit my goal.
And if the scale doesn't give you the answers you are looking for, throw the damn thing in the closet and concentrate on measurements and how you feel. That's a better gage!
You can do it!! Don't give up: give everything you have.
Heather
Body for Life Forum Message by Mucca500 (91 posts) at 03:29 PM
hi everyone, thanks for the great advice! this is what my routine is so far:
mon:ubwo tues:lbwo & 3 mile walk/jog weds:hiit on recumbant bike th:ubwo & 3 mile walk/jog fri:lbwo sat:hiit & 3 mile walk/jog sun: hiit. i know the setup of it isnt bfl exactly, but its working for me so far! as far as eating goes, i have to eat pretty clean due to having celiac disease, i cant eat many processed foods or any gluten/wheat, etc. so my diet is pretty much lots of veggies and protein and carbs from rice, fruits, etc. once in a while ill have a gluten free cookie or some rice pasta, but ive kind of given up on the free day because theres not much of an option for me!!! and it gets depressing! i know i need to kick it up a notch if i really want the results im after, i just need the kick to get me in the right direction!! i have to admit that occasionally ill miss a hiit, ive gotten all my weights in since starting, but if i do miss a workout its cardio. and i know i need to do it for the fat loss. i just have to comit to getting it done every single day. (well maybe today will be an exception, due to my god awful flu!)i just needed the reasurance that reaching my goal is possible!
thanks!
alexis
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (436 posts) at 10:16 PM
Just be careful of overdoing it and getting burt out. Is there a reason you do 2 HIIT workouts 2 days in a row? Your body needs time to recovery, and plenty of rest. I do think your goals are very acheiveable, just take care of your self!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1110 posts) at 10:22 AM
Tracey is looking GREAT!!!!!
Make sure you let her know :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (118 posts) at 10:24 AM
I know!... how incredible are those LEGS?? WOW!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (484 posts) at 10:26 AM
WOOT!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (614 posts) at 10:26 AM
She looks awesome. I want to look like Flower when I grow up.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (49 posts) at 10:27 AM
check out the biceps as well ...
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (94 posts) at 10:30 AM
Cut-up!!! She looks great! Go Flower! I also like how she freely speaks her mind!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2312 posts) at 10:30 AM
You're a goof Kerry LOL - payback time I see. Just for that little stunt I'm going to make sure YOU NEVER MOVE OUT OF THE #1 SPOT, har, har, har.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy06BFL (43 posts) at 10:31 AM
No doubt...absolutely stunning!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (204 posts) at 11:00 AM
I was just thinking about her the other day...I remember her saying something about not being able to get rid of her tummy! um...Tracey, I see NO tummy, just rock solid abs! You look awesome! You're an inspiration!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (542 posts) at 11:01 AM
Whose Flower?????
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (75 posts) at 11:07 AM
Flower looks great!
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (54 posts) at 11:10 AM
Dang. You have been working hard. You look great. That is credit where credit is due.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1110 posts) at 11:12 AM
No payback Tracey,
just kudos and appreciation for a job well done :)
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (303 posts) at 11:22 AM
Wow Tracey you look awesome! Nice job!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1427 posts) at 11:29 AM
WOO HOO!!! WOW!!! Tracy You look absolutely beautiful!!!!! You have done an awesome job!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (49 posts) at 11:38 AM
Wow Tracy! You are gorgeous!!! Check them legs out!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (49 posts) at 11:39 AM
Sorry that's TracEy. Forgot the E.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 11:41 AM
Tracey's such a hottie. Great job, sister!
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (1668 posts) at 11:57 AM
Dang girl, stunning as always. I'm serious too!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (931 posts) at 12:27 PM
Let's just say that you are one of the Toppest Trackers of the bunch!!!
Great Work...Tracey!!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (218 posts) at 12:45 PM
Flower you are one hot mama!!! NICE!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by nico (193 posts) at 02:04 PM
WHOT - WHOT - Pretty dang Hot Tracey, look at those muscles you built up in your quads. Wow, way to go and you'll be a freaky Hotty Bikini Girl this summer times. Well you are already HOT so just imagine for summer times, you'll make the boys having a cervical pinch.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1611 posts) at 02:06 PM
I almost wish I lived in Ontario again ;)~
Body for Life Forum Message by nico (193 posts) at 02:08 PM
Young Guns said:
I almost wish I lived in Ontario again ;)~
See what I am saying, Your boyfriend better watch you
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2312 posts) at 02:12 PM
You guys are incredible. Thank you all so much. Its not very often I feel "shy" but I do right now.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (49 posts) at 02:34 PM
you, shy ?
pfftttt !!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Booloo (33 posts) at 02:59 PM
You look awesome! You inspire me to work harder, eat better :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (22 posts) at 10:29 AM
Hubby finally signed up and let me post his pics, he has been working his BUTT off..literally! Check out his 3 week pics, I am blown away!!! His profile is scoobysnacks
I just KNEW he was going to do great with this!!!
Nice Job baby!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 10:30 AM
All right! There are so many spouses joining us! That is awesome. Even though my hubby is KICKING MY BUTT!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (476 posts) at 10:32 AM
OMG I just checked out his profile! WOW! Great job... cant wait to see his 12 week ones!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (614 posts) at 10:35 AM
He's doing a great job, welcome aboard scoobysnacks!
Body for Life Forum Message by WalkingInMyDestiny (Self-Removed Member) (6 posts) at 10:41 AM
You guys are doing a fantastic job!! Keep up the hard work!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
aka GetNFit
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (54 posts) at 11:15 AM
Checked you both out. You guys are BOTH doing fantastic. You guys are doing awesome. No more bakery rolls. Great Job!
Dave
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1427 posts) at 11:36 AM
You both are doing an Awesome job!!!! Way To Go!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by FitForGood (43 posts) at 11:43 AM
WOW!! Both of you are doing great - amazing job! Congrat!
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (303 posts) at 12:07 PM
Nice job! You can really see it in his belly and face!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (189 posts) at 12:13 PM
Very nice! I'm definately impressed! Just three weeks? What else can I say but maybe Wow! :)
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (49 posts) at 12:51 PM
Wow! That IS a difference for only 3 weeks! Keep it up! You're both doing awesome!
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (52 posts) at 12:25 PM
Ok so I discovered yesterday that waking up in a pool of sweat is a good thing, something happened in the gym tonite and my little brain spit out "IMAGINE HOW MUCH BETTER YOU WILL DO IF YOU GO ALL OUT". I thought I was going all out from the beginning (3 weeks now) but now I know that my mind is just starting to turning the corner. I hit everything harder than I would have ever expected I could tonite and I am SMOKED. I had absolutely nothing left when it can to the biceps, but somehow I did what I had planned.
The point is I just wanna let everyone know that as soon as you start to feel or notice something different (like waking up in the pool of sweat or anything) really engage your mind and push all out and the smile that is on your face when you walk out of the gym, garage, or whereever you work out will make people think you are a physco (especially after they have seen the "do not disturb im workin" face)!!!
Thnks to Big Bull, Young Guns, and everyone else who helped answer my question last nite....
I BET YOU CAN PUSH HARDER,
MATT
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (52 posts) at 12:26 PM
please ignore gramatical and spelling errors, Im from alabama
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (141 posts) at 12:27 PM
LOL... some folks might take offense to that ... but I am a yankee in NC so I don't...
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (651 posts) at 12:36 PM
Great post! It's so easy to go easy when you first notice some kind of progress. I like that instead you're encouraging us to push harder for greater results and even more progress!!
* sheepishly ashamed that I overslept this morning *
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (69 posts) at 01:01 PM
RSS, no problem on the gamatical and spelling:
I'm an engineer. ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Booloo (33 posts) at 03:03 PM
Yes yes YES!!!! Isn't it a fantastic feeling when you realize you can do more, push harder, than you realized you could? That if you put your mind to it, you can squeeze every last bit into a workout.
You are inspiring *me* to work harder at my next workout.
Heather
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (931 posts) at 03:12 PM
Thanks RSS.......Now I HAVE to...strike that your honor....GET TO WORKOUT EVEN HARDER when I hit my UBWO this evening!!!
BIG BULL snortin'...kickin' his hooves
C2 "Carry the Torch" DO-OVER Challenge
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (792 posts) at 10:18 PM
I was talking to a medical minded woman and she said that if you wake up in a pool of cold sweat you could be Hypothyriod, so I would ask your doc and have some tests done........
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (218 posts) at 12:39 PM
Hey if you don't know already, Bill Phillips is going LIVE!! He is doing a radio talk show live every Monday at 3pm PST.
You can call in and ask questions during the show. You can listen live at HayHouseRadio.com or tune in on SIRIUS channel 114. It all starts February 6th!! Don't miss out!! Set your calendars, alarms or whatever it takes to listen!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (614 posts) at 12:47 PM
Can't wait. So that's 6pm EST.
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (218 posts) at 12:48 PM
Ok well just call me stupid!! I just saw the other post by Jerry! He beat me to it! LOL
I CAN'T WAIT!!
shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (63 posts) at 03:06 PM
Okay... so this is weird.... and I'm not sure if its related to anything happening here with BFL.... but I've noticed I've been itchy... like a tickly itch around the areas I've got my pudge... like my bum, my thighs, my lower belly.... this just started recently... and its not a dry skin itch... its more like it just tickles underneath...
any idea what this might be? Or do I just have a bizzarre out of nowhere itch?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 03:08 PM
maybe it's because the skin is tightening
just a thought
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (793 posts) at 03:39 PM
I get that. Especially on my tummy and inner thighs.
Don't know what it is. Definately not dry skin feeling.
Skin tightening....yeah I would love it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 03:40 PM
since that would make everyone happy.....that's what we're gonna say it is
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (18 posts) at 03:40 PM
I have had that too, not really an itch, but a "tinge" does that make sense? I have had it in my belly, especially when I go to bed and am really tired, my butt, and my inner thighs. Hopefully it is skin tightening cuz when it comes to my belly, I need all the tightening I can get!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 03:55 PM
ditto here brancammom
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2431 posts) at 03:57 PM
I get one after i start to exercise when I havent been for a long time - but mine's because my blood ciruclation starts immproving and it creates this wierd tingle itchy feeling.
Havent had it in a logn time though :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 03:59 PM
well, look at you Tai-Kee
it's because you have nice tight skin
Body for Life Forum Message by Lani (2 posts) at 04:08 PM
I was reading on a website the other day about how your skin can get all red and itchy and I believe it has to do with the increased circulation near the surface of your skin. I get this occasionally.
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (60 posts) at 11:08 PM
Wow! I thought I was so wierd and the only one that experiences this! When I exercise, I itch like crazy on the back of my legs. Sometimes on my abs too. It's good to know I am not alone.
Body for Life Forum Message by saint (8 posts) at 03:10 PM
Not that I had realised that it was hidden in the first place. There is definately a bone showing in my week 2 picture that can't be seen in my week 0!!
I have to admit even though I was disappointed with 1lb weight loss this week I am really happy with the change in my front profile after only 2 weeks. Also my clothes feel so much more comfortable throughout the whole day.
And... I have lost an inch of my calves -- how does that happen in 2 weeks?
I cannot wait to see week 12 - ths is great!
Mark
Body for Life Forum Message by VanessaDG (9 posts) at 03:16 PM
Wow, I can totally see a difference already. I can't wait to see your 12 week picture!! Great job. Keep up the good work! Vanessa
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 03:18 PM
oh, I see it, I see it.
great job.....keep it up!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1110 posts) at 05:09 PM
You're gonna do this, AND you ARE doing this!
Kepp going!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 06:40 PM
Awesome! It's not about the pounds, right? Way to go!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (60 posts) at 11:05 PM
I can see some more definition in your abs too. Keep up the good work!
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (18 posts) at 03:35 PM
Ok, I have been working out pretty consistantly for the last 4 months, have lost over 50 pounds and started BFL jan 3rd. Never had a problem with my period until this month. Woke up this morning as "super bitch". I was irritated at EVERYTHING, didn't even know my period was there yet! Yelled at my husband that "I WAS NOT TAKING THE DOGS OUT" went to the bathroom and BOOM. Next thing I know I am crying, I cried while I got my boys lunches ready, defrosted my car, took the dogs out (my husband was flabbergasted). Then was totally fine taking the boys to school. I called my husband to see if he wanted to go to the gym with me, but apparently my behavior at home kinda threw him off and he didn't quite want to be around me! Anyway, I ended up going to the gym by myself and had an incredible cardio 45 minute cardio workout. Then I decided I was full of energy, and pushed myself through an intense UBWO. Then I saw hubby and got pissed off all over again. Then got home, and things were totally fine with us. I was happy, things were great. Then as we drove to pick the boys up again, I got weepy again and he asked what was going on and I said to ignore me because I was hormonal...which is exactly what he did, which pissed me off. UGG! I was so mad at him, for no reason, that I scrubbed my kitchen floor, cleaned the bathrooms, and vacummed every nook and cranny in our house. Yeah, he is not too happy with me right now, but I feel fine...at the moment!! :)
Ok, after this rant, I Just need to say, I have never been this moody! My monthly never really affects me. I just want to see if there is anyone out there who has been kinda crazy after getting their period after starting bfl. Has it affected your moods? Has anyone been kinda off their rocker?
Oh yeah, and the wierd thing,yesterday morning I weighed myself and I weighed 195.4, last night, before going to bed I weighed 214.8. This morning? I weighed 192.0. Then right before I logged on here (after taking a long bath!) I weighed 201.2.
Am I the only one going through this? IF so I will officially claim myself as crazy!!!
Thanks for letting me VENT yet again,
Tammie
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 03:39 PM
let's just say --------- NO
you are not alone.....I think my husband keeps up a calender, so he knows when it's TIME, so he can generally stay outta my way.
I too, revert into super-bitch mode
feel better now?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (291 posts) at 03:41 PM
I don't know if I can relate, I am ALWAYS crazy psycho woman around TOM. Maybe your hormones are affecting you differently because you weigh less... dunno. ??
And as for the scale... you will always weight signifcantly more at night because you've been eating and drinking water all day. Morning is the best time to weigh. Stay off the scale except for once a week! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (18 posts) at 03:42 PM
YES!!!!! Thank you, a bubble bath and reinforcement!!! That is all I need!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 03:43 PM
add a scented candle and a small glass of wine
you'll feel all better.....oh, and don't forget the Midol
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (18 posts) at 03:46 PM
I actually thought about tylenol PM considering it is almost 11pm here in very cold Germany!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (366 posts) at 03:46 PM
And a sound proof master bath and a dead bolt on the door to keep the kids out.
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (18 posts) at 03:50 PM
I think children have a way to pick locks and break sound barriers when it comes to mommies taking baths and wanting "mommy time". Just the thought of the concept sends my boys into panic fits!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (630 posts) at 03:54 PM
get a radio for your bathroom too.
drown the littel suckers out
enjoy your bath AND your tylenol PM
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (436 posts) at 03:55 PM
wow. i rarely get hormonal. at all. so i have no advice except to stay off the scale. that's bound to throw anyone in a bad mood...
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (18 posts) at 04:00 PM
Agent 69 you are great! Your mentality (I have no idea if I spelled that right!) is so like mine!
What ever happened to "hey its FRIDAY, lets go out, drink, dance and have a good time?" Oh, yeah, we got married and had kids! Ha ha!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (651 posts) at 04:09 PM
Let's recap for a moment:
boys lunch made
car defrosted
dogs walked
boys driven to school
45 minutes hard cardio rocked
UBWO rocked
boys picked up from school
kitchen floor scrubbed
bathrooms cleaned
full house vacuumed
three pounds lost
All that - girl, you DESERVE to have your time as Super Bitch.
Body for Life Forum Message by blessedgirl (6 posts) at 04:41 PM
LOL!!!! That was like looking in the mirror! I am always pretty weird around that time of the month. But it's not caue Im doing BFL, I have always been this way. ONly thing that gets me through is pamperin...it is such a good muscle relaxer that you will have to take a nap about 15 min after you take it. I always get super bad cramps and this is the only thing that helps. I used to use midol but a friend introduced me to pamperin and i am in love! Your family will thank you for it....LOL Hope you have a better one tomorrow!
Body for Life Forum Message by bayzhk (9 posts) at 04:44 PM
I think everyone has been there at one time or another!! Some months no problem, others I feel like such a b**ch for days and days and you always end up snapping at the people who least deserve it!!
I would so
