Happy happy birthday!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 08:57 PM
1/2 cup cooked is a 15 gram carb serving....not necessarily your serving of carbs on BFL. Guess it just depends on how many carbs/meal you are eating. If you are only doing 15g of carbs/meal then I guess 1/2 cup cooked is okay. Like I said earlier, I used to eat 1/2 cup uncooked which turns out to be 1 cup cooked and approximately 30 g (27 if you look at the box)of carbs.
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 08:52 PM
I dont ever remember my belly fat being hard. It's always been squishy. I remember I would (and occasionally still do) just reach down and grab that belly pooch and and flop it around. Even when I got down to 19% bf...I still had it. When does it go away? Will it ever? Being in the med prof, I know we as women have more fat around our lower abs for pregnancy cushioning, etc. Well, I AINT pregnant, so I DONT WANT IT!! Now, GO AWAY!!!! LOL Someone help me!!! HAHA
Body for Life Forum Message by blessedgirl (22 posts) at 11:19 PM
LOL!!! Pass the chainsaw I guess! GREAT JOB RAINY!!!! THATS AWESOME!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by blessedgirl (22 posts) at 11:22 PM
thanks! I think i will toss the sweatshirt!
Body for Life Forum Message by FitGirl86 (14 posts) at 01:23 PM
I am following the diet to a T,
EXCEPT for some chocolate that I can't give up. Can't. I mean I am physically having a hard time!! What the heck?!
Has anyone gone through this? I need help! thanks. ;)
J
Body for Life Forum Message by SuzyQ (39 posts) at 01:48 PM
I have chocolate cravings too. I usually keep a steady supply of chocolate shakes on hand and sometimes have raisin toast in the morning with my eggs instead of whole wheat. Also, the Zone Bars for a snack help every once in a while. I know the raisin toast and zone bars are on the "list" but I am in this for the long haul and they are better choices than a chocolate donut or candy bar....
Hope that helps! You are not alone, trust me!
Body for Life Forum Message by FitGirl86 (14 posts) at 01:57 PM
Thanks for the reply. I wrote down those suggestions. I am just afraid that I won't see ANY results at all if I keep this up! ugh.
Body for Life Forum Message by keaton7655 (23 posts) at 02:11 PM
Suzy Q does exactly what I do. As a snack I do a chocolate protein shake (protein) and a Zone bar (protein & carb) and boy does that cure the cravings. Sometime, like today actually, it can be too much, but still better than the real thing! Good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 03:40 PM
I am solucky - I have no cravings for sweets at all. In fact this week I packed up a sweetie care package to send the long distance boyfriend for V-D and put in a whole bag of dove chocolate hearts and not once was I tempted to cave and have one. Nope. I'm a salt and carb junkie. What I crave is white rice (as in sushi) and saltines. I'm a freak.
Body for Life Forum Message by FitGirl86 (14 posts) at 04:38 PM
Well, cravings are cravings. haha. I just wish I didn't beat myself up over caving in. I always feel like a failure.
Body for Life Forum Message by Vix (39 posts) at 11:23 PM
Hi guys,
I was doing my week 0 body fat and I was wondering - if you dont mind me asking- where you take your chest measurement if you are using the mybodycomp website. It says just above your nipples - but is this accurate for girls? Boobs come in all sizes! Or do you measure under the armpits as high as you can?
Thanks for any responses!
Body for Life Forum Message by blessedgirl (22 posts) at 11:35 PM
hmmmm....I never considered it being different that way. I measure just like they say. Just make sure you do it the same every time so you can see your progress. ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by blessedgirl (22 posts) at 11:25 PM
change up your cardio? I mean I have been riding the bike for a while now and I just switched it up to the eliptical. WHEEEW! what a workout I got from just changing machines! How often do you guys switch it up? I was thinking I will every 2 weeks or so is that often enough you think? Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (395 posts) at 07:23 PM
The creatine in Betagen helps with cell oxidation, has anti-inflammatory benefits, helps with brain functionality for improved memory retention and reduces mental fatigue; more research is starting to reveal how it also helps as a theurapeutic agent in neurological diseases and helps increase muscle energy and metabolism. Love it and take it along w/ CLA and Flaxseed oil.
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 08:07 PM
whats teh difference between betagen and phosphagen?
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (395 posts) at 09:12 PM
Not a great deal Minka but Betagen has Phosphagen in it. The added ingredient that Betagen has over Phosphagen is HMB (B-hydroxy B-methylbutyrate monohydrate). So it appears to me they are combining those two supplements into one.
HMB is the metabolite of the amino acid leucine. Leucine helps with the regulation of blood-sugar levels, the growth and repair of muscle tissue (such as bones, skin and muscles), growth hormone production, wound healing as well as energy regulation. It can assist to prevent the breakdown of muscle proteins that sometimes occur after trauma or severe stress.
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 09:59 PM
wow..thank you jmskelton!
Body for Life Forum Message by rai (6 posts) at 01:45 AM
I ONLY like the Vanilla. I hate the strawberry (uggh). CHocolate might be doable, but vanilla all the way. PS: I like it warm.
Body for Life Forum Message by bluepulse (8 posts) at 09:18 AM
I'm new here but I have a suggestion for you. I used the myoplex drinks and they do taste good I think there are too many carbs etc. I went into max muscle and tried their High 5 protein powder. It runs around 39.00us for 3 lbs. It comes in Cappucino, Chocolate, Orange,Pineapple,Banana, Vanilla. (Orange is my favorite.) It has 43 servings @ grams of Protein per serving Each serving has 1 gram of fat and only 1 carb. In the store near me, if you buy two, you get 10.00us off. I've tried designer whey and it's a waste. too expensive and it mixes terribly. It does taste good. I think High 5 tastes better and it mixes flawlessly. If you can go into a store, yhey may give you a free mixer as well I have about six of 'em. Good luck to you. Here is a pdf url for High 5 http://www.maxmuscle.com/shopmax/ezcart/products_data/123.pdf
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 08:06 PM
well..the reason im using this (the '100% whey', and the 'myopro' have only like 4 carbs in it), is because you have to use one EAS/BFL product...and this is pretty much the only thing i take/use.
i usually use IronTek
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 08:07 PM
bluepulse said:
I'm new here but I have a suggestion for you. I used the myoplex drinks and they do taste good I think there are too many carbs etc. I went into max muscle and tried their High 5 protein powder. It runs around 39.00us for 3 lbs. It comes in Cappucino, Chocolate, Orange,Pineapple,Banana, Vanilla. (Orange is my favorite.) It has 43 servings @ grams of Protein per serving Each serving has 1 gram of fat and only 1 carb. In the store near me, if you buy two, you get 10.00us off. I've tried designer whey and it's a waste. too expensive and it mixes terribly. It does taste good. I think High 5 tastes better and it mixes flawlessly. If you can go into a store, yhey may give you a free mixer as well I have about six of 'em. Good luck to you. Here is a pdf url for High 5 http://www.maxmuscle.com/shopmax/ezcart/products_data/123.pdf
thanks for the link! i often wondered about Designer Whey..glad you told me that!
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 08:32 PM
Yeah I use Precision Protein from EAS. I get it also from vitaglo.com It costs me $20 where at GNC would cost me $62. If you order more than $50, shipping is free. I always buy like 4 of them at a time and put it in my oatmeal. Really tastes good in there....
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 10:00 PM
i got me the myopro and the precision..fruit flavored precision..thought i would try it out. shipping is only 5 if you dont have over 50..so that is great too
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (167 posts) at 06:27 AM
I was in Vitamin World last night noticed somthing called Muscle Milk. Anyone use this, or know anything about it?
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 06:55 AM
My husband drinks this all the time, but he is strictly doing BFL to gain mass. There are 17 gm of good fat in one RTD, and the carbs are low compared to the protein. The chocolate tastes great, though. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by willowgerl (262 posts) at 08:41 AM
I use the RTD's sometime when I want a protein+fat meal (like, pre-lifting or something.)
Though I'll probably try and find something else. I'm not too wild about the taste.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dunc (4 posts) at 07:25 PM
This stuff tastes great even with water. I just used it for the last 14 weeks, the end of C1 and all of C2. I got very strong, but didn't loose the weight I should have for a whole challenge. My workout partner, who is very knowledgeable, swears this is not the right shake to take if weight loss is your goal. I am switching back to Myoplex for C#3, so I'll know for sure in about 12 weeks. Hope this helps.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (118 posts) at 04:37 PM
Email has been sent...remember to get your stats in asap!!!
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2345 posts) at 12:29 PM
in no particular order
1. The Way We Were
2. Pulp Fiction
3. Born Free
4. Fatal Attraction
5. Bambi
6. Once Upon a Time in America
7. What Dreams May Come
8. Platoon
9. The Deer Hunter
10. Saturday Night Fever
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (101 posts) at 11:14 AM
Bull Crap! Lori you are not 40. You look AMAZING even before surgery. Now more like 28. But on the other hand no pneumonia for you 40 year olds.
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (101 posts) at 11:15 AM
Just an update 2.71 this morning.
Body for Life Forum Message by Lese (30 posts) at 11:40 AM
You are all amazing. I hate running but started during my last challenge. My goal is to get to 2 miles in 20. I know it is so pathetic. I am at 1.75 and it almost kills me. I don't know how you do it!
Body for Life Forum Message by sober-stud (54 posts) at 12:16 PM
Okay so now I'm motivated...
I was mainly walking on the treadmill with just a few minutes of running but
now I have a goal.
At first I thought there is no way I can be competitive - but sixpack started
at 250lbs, so if he can do it - I can try.
At 43 I am giving away 13 years to him and 18 to Pixy but by the end of the year I want to be in their league.
So my first entry today is 2.12 with a peak of 9.0 on the treadmill. Right now I am more than a half mile behind them but by the end of the year they may be hearing some Heavy footsteps...
Body for Life Forum Message by sober-stud (54 posts) at 12:16 PM
Okay so now I'm motivated...
I was mainly walking on the treadmill with just a few minutes of running but
now I have a goal.
At first I thought there is no way I can be competitive - but sixpack started
at 250lbs, so if he can do it - I can try.
At 43 I am giving away 13 years to him and 18 to Pixy but by the end of the year I want to be in their league.
So my first entry today is 2.12 with a peak of 9.0 on the treadmill. Right now I am more than a half mile behind them but by the end of the year they may be hearing some Heavy footsteps...
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (542 posts) at 04:18 PM
Yee Ha, another contender..... 2.91 this afternoon.....
I broke it up into 4 five minute parts.... figuring I had to get in .75 every 5 minutes.....
I did 2 min at 7.6, 1.5 min at 9.3 and then 1.5 min at 10 (that is as fast as my treadmill goes....
Tried to repeat that 4x but didnt quite make it....
Really feeling it in my calves right now.... I might need the rest of the week to revover.... :) Kelli
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (542 posts) at 04:19 PM
sober-stud.... welcome to the race....
Body for Life Forum Message by sober-stud (54 posts) at 05:07 PM
well I'm not really that competitive
in this race so far
but maybe if we create a 40 and over
group i can place
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (542 posts) at 05:16 PM
You can be the masters champ!!
No, you dont need an age group... you'll catch us! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (120 posts) at 11:32 PM
when I started, I had the equivalent of my 7 year old and my 2 year old put together in weight. Granted, I've only lost 16 lbs, but at least it is a step in the right direction. You'll do great!
Body for Life Forum Message by sober-stud (54 posts) at 05:13 PM
i like them - you just to need to make
sure you mix them up well
Body for Life Forum Message by blessedgirl (22 posts) at 12:25 AM
Im with Vit. Gal sex ans romance starts the day before or the morning of in a womans eys. Spoil her rotten, like you are winning her all over again. Open her doors hug her from behind, kiss her on the neck, feed her dessert. NO TALKING ABOUT THE KIDS! Talk about fun stuff coming up in your lives and the fun stuff you have done in the past. It's always fun to remenice when all you can think of to talk about is the kids. Treat her like the sexiest thing alive but not expecting anything from it. She will have a WONDERFUL time! Points for you taking her somewhere fun like this! Happy Anniversary! My hubby and I will be celebrating 9 years this Aug.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 04:04 AM
Is there a way to put this thread up on my husband's computer as a screen saver?
Body for Life Forum Message by sober-stud (54 posts) at 05:09 PM
well i hit the 20 year mark in November
and bought her a new Car - not as romantic but she loved it
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (349 posts) at 12:03 AM
Happy happy birthday!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Success (36 posts) at 01:47 AM
Happy Birthday 2 U!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1179 posts) at 07:11 AM
Happy Belated Birthday!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (432 posts) at 08:21 AM
Happy Birthday, girlfriend!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (855 posts) at 01:06 PM
OOPS .. Gees how'd we miss that Jen?! ..
Happy HAppy belated Miss Fit!!!
Hope you're having a great weekend celebrating!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1298 posts) at 01:19 PM
Ohhhh HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (123 posts) at 01:21 PM
Happy Birthday Rachel!!
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (191 posts) at 07:07 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (395 posts) at 07:09 PM
Happy Birthday to you !!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (101 posts) at 12:16 AM
"48 Days to the Work you LOVE" is a great book to read. It is an easy read and helps you to answer these questions.
www.48days.com
Check it out.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1179 posts) at 07:10 AM
Wow, the more we learn, the less we know, huh? LOL.
Those are issues! Can't offer advice but just my 2 cents... Is there not a way you can focus on the path which will get you the job/ security you desire, but also leave the door open for the community planning?
I think , demographically speaking, community planning will be huge in the future, just because what we are currently doing as a society, clearly needs fixing.
Success to You!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 08:16 AM
Do what you love, and the money will follow. It's trite, but true.
Also, I wouldn't base a decision on what one intern's experience was at one particular place. The role of an intern, especially in nonprofits, can vary widely and sometimes they're unfortunately placed with people who aren't effective supervisors and leaders. Or with people who don't enjoy their jobs.
Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (75 posts) at 08:37 AM
I totally agree with HotBody. If you were soley basing this on your experience in the field and have found that this career path will bore you...GOOD, you make the call. Every place, person and position will create an entirely different opinion from one person to the next. With that said; don't take the advice of one or two people, even if their advice was with good intentions. Your path and purpose in life may not be in the same mold as theirs. I say if you truly went in with your HEART SET on this path, take it...don't get stuck in a career that your MIND SET is on...two entirely different choices. Don't feel obligated to take a job that is boring just because you made a deal with your husband, or because it is a stable job, invested time and money into it, schooled for, etc...that's MIND SET...Follow your HEART and do what makes you happy!!! Also, don't focus on the agreement you and your family made...that only adds pressure. Your husband will be supportive while you take time to decide. DO WHAT YOU LOVE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 09:04 AM
I almost forgot! There's an interesting online test that you can take for free that assesses your possible career matches. (And of course, there are options to purchase different levels of it.) It's uncanny how well it discerned my strengths, interests, and abilities. I've even used some of its findings to help shape my resume and how I describe myself in interviews.
assessment.com
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (168 posts) at 09:51 AM
What about focusing on public health? That area would fit in perfectly with your interests in health, helping community with weight issues/loss, and with research. When you see how many people and children are obese in our country, our communities have a great need for professionals to work with public awareness and education. And just about every city/community has public health 'officials' on staff.
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (120 posts) at 11:42 PM
Thanks everyone for your responses. I know a lot of sociologists that have more than one "focus" so I guess it isn't impossible to work on more than one thing. Ideally, I could incorportate it all and open my own nonprofit agency for obesity treatment, while researching on the side to benefit the organization and its goals. Of course, this is just a dream because I am POOR and in debt! Anyway, I e-mailed my advisor and asked him if he had any suggestions for who to speak to and if he knew of anyone that successfully got a job researching obesity. You'd think there'd be a need for people who are good with stats and methods (which is what being a sociologist is primarily about) in the field of obesity research. I just have to find one! btw, I will check out the links you gave me. Thanks again.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (349 posts) at 12:02 AM
I think it's "How Bizarre" by OMC. Great song!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (542 posts) at 01:34 AM
Love that song. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (568 posts) at 09:53 AM
LOL! it is! I spent all night before I went to bed trying to figure out the chorus...I knew it was 2 words...then , I got up at 3 am to let my daughter in and our siamese tried to get inside the house ( she never does that)...and my daughter says, "well that was bizarre" and it HIT ME!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (542 posts) at 04:21 PM
LOL..... I was imoressed that you were able to recite ANY of the lyrics....
Body for Life Forum Message by stn53 (4 posts) at 12:08 PM
I just got my tax return, and before I go forking out $150 dollars, I want to know how people are doing that are taking it. Is it worth the money?
Shawn
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 09:13 PM
Shawn, I just started last night. So, can't help you. But, others seem to be doing quite well with it. I only got the 2 month supply for $118. If I added up all the money I've spent on "products" its well worth it if it works....
Suzanne
Body for Life Forum Message by Mucca500 (150 posts) at 10:04 PM
shawn, trust me its worth it. i only bought a 1 month supply to start and i wish i had bought the 3 month, 1. because i need it, and 2. because its a great deal.
alexis
Body for Life Forum Message by FitGirl86 (14 posts) at 12:22 PM
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Body for Life Forum Message by Lese (30 posts) at 12:35 PM
I am my name is Lese there too. Add me to your friend list! My picture on there is a lot cuter than the one here :)
Body for Life Forum Message by FitGirl86 (14 posts) at 01:16 PM
O.k. I just asked you to be my friend. Accept me, please. ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by VanessaDG (21 posts) at 01:27 PM
I am!! My page is www.myspace.com/nessy_girl
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (150 posts) at 01:27 PM
This is mine!
http://www.myspace.com/tracysmyspace26
Body for Life Forum Message by FitGirl86 (14 posts) at 01:39 PM
O.k., I just asked you both to add me. =) (Jenee)
Body for Life Forum Message by eviltwin (3 posts) at 02:30 PM
www.myspace.com/afterall this is my band page
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 03:37 PM
I'm kitty on myspace. Haven't updated in forever - need to since I'm back in the US now!
Body for Life Forum Message by ibmissy (25 posts) at 03:44 PM
Here is mine. http://www.myspace.com/melissa422
Body for Life Forum Message by FitGirl86 (14 posts) at 05:18 PM
Oh, mine is www.myspace.com/fitgirl86 Forgot to mention that earlier. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (542 posts) at 05:19 PM
/reagiesmom
I am new to my space.... so theres not much in my space. but i am working on it. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (678 posts) at 05:33 PM
I didn't want to be lonely so I just started mine. www.myspace.com/carlaworld
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (349 posts) at 06:26 PM
/jessdubya
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Flab2Fab (11 posts) at 06:40 PM
I am on there too!
http://myspace.com/kerri_higley
Body for Life Forum Message by sober-stud (54 posts) at 05:42 PM
Whole foods has sushi made with brown rice - not sure if any restaurants support this option too
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 05:52 PM
Actually, just depends on who is preparing the sushi rice on whether it has sugar in it or not. One of my asian friends puts sugar in her sticky rice and another doesnt. So, just depends on where you grew up and how it's made. I LOVE sashimi and sushi, but have not had any in a long time. When I first started doing BFL, I'd go every free day and get sashimi. I had great results. Just ate a small amout of rice on the side and loaded up on the wasabi and ginger....YUM. Now look what you've done....
I'M HUNGRY NOW!!!! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by FatLady (22 posts) at 06:08 PM
I love all types of sushi. I lived in Calif. for 40 years. I had many Japanese friends and they knew where to go. I'm not sure if there any in this town other than in homes. I worked with some girls from Korea at Hallmark they brought in some really good Korean sushi (I hadn't even heard of it before.
Body for Life Forum Message by sober-stud (54 posts) at 05:33 PM
i've mixed them into my cereal -
1/2 eggbeaters and 1/2 skim milk
to give me morning protein
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 06:00 PM
$4.79??? Whoa!!! I get 18 eggs for $1.10 and sometimes I can get them for 97 cent. I'm pretty sure I'd rather use that extra $3.69 on something else, especially as many eggs as I go through in a week!! I guess since Iowa is one of the top states in egg production...maybe we just pay a lot less than the rest of the country!!
Body for Life Forum Message by mshaun (40 posts) at 10:46 AM
I know this thread has been up for a while but I finally tried the chilli and it was how they say "restaurant quality." If you haven't tried the chilli then your missing out. Give it a shot.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kristalyn (16 posts) at 12:36 PM
Has anyone tried the Santa Fe Soup? I just ended my fourth week and I've made the stuff three times. I love it. If anyone has tried it, I'd love to know if the chili is as good. I'm all about some GOOD chili.
Body for Life Forum Message by sober-stud (54 posts) at 05:30 PM
is it a store brand
or can you share the brand name?
Body for Life Forum Message by FatLady (22 posts) at 05:54 PM
Its my favorite veggie. Did you find it at regular Wal Mart or Super Wal Mart. We only have a regular Wal Mart in Leavenworth. I will be looking. Thanks
Body for Life Forum Message by keaton7655 (23 posts) at 07:02 PM
I've had that and loved it! It's better than the fresh, I think anyway. I believe it's a Walmart brand whatever that may be.
Rene'
Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (244 posts) at 10:20 AM
From Carole's blog (thanks Carole!):
Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Bar
Recipe Yields 10 Protein Bars
Cost per serving: $0.50 to $0.75 (cheap!)
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups oatmeal (traditional, slow cook)
1 1/2 cups powdered non fat milk
1 cup sugar free syrup (I used Log Cabin)
2 egg whites
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/4 c. natural unsweetened applesauce
4 scoops whey protein powder
Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients in bowl and blend well. In separate bowl, combine egg whites, orange juice, applesauce and the sugar-free syrup. Blend well. Stir liquids into dry ingredients until mixed. The consistency will be thick and similar to cookie dough. Spread batter in a 9” x 12” baking dish. Bake until edges are crisp and browned (approximately 20 minutes). Cut into 10 bars and store in an airtight container or freeze.
NOTE: Before eating, spread 1 tbsp of Natural Peanut Butter mixed with Splenda (for cooking) to taste. This protein bar by far is much better then store bought! You could also use Sugar Free Fruit Preserve of your choice!
P.s. Do not add additional protein powder to this recipe, it will not work very well. You could eat a protein bar for breakfast along with a few egg whites on the side (for a well-balance carb/protein breakfast).
Body for Life Forum Message by Vix (39 posts) at 08:52 PM
I have the original in my BFL book, PM me if you want it sent to you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dorene (18 posts) at 06:12 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 06:15 PM
DONT EAT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dorene (18 posts) at 06:16 PM
Tonight my house smells like fresh baked pizza and cupcakes.........Tough night !!!! RESTRAINT...hehehehehe. Can't wait to eat another meal, water just isn't cutting it right now.
Just spewing instead of chewing.
Dor :)
Body for Life Forum Message by FatLady (22 posts) at 07:05 PM
That really sounds good. Be brave. Just think when you put the frosting on. Just remember...FREE DAY
Body for Life Forum Message by Vix (39 posts) at 08:49 PM
Yeah, focus on the free day. I'd be chewing on sugar free gym and brushing my teeth so I dont feel like eating anything!
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 08:26 PM
maybe you need to change your routine up. sticking with the same ole same ole will keep you stagnant.
try power lifting for a month or so.
start by lifting the heaviest weight you can, even if its only once. then drop the weight down one notch (or for example, start by doing 35lb dumbbell curls. do it once..heck do it once with a spotter if you need to). then drop it to 30lbs..do the same, then 25, 20, 15, 10. when you get to 10, do as many as you can (trust me, by the time you hit that 10lber..it will feel like 50!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 08:28 PM
eeewww..yeah, sweaty equipment disgusts me. and its full of bacteria! yuck!
Body for Life Forum Message by bluepulse (8 posts) at 08:39 PM
Not putting weights away burns me the most. I always take a towel and lay it on every equiptment I use. I hate going to the bench after some guy laid a sheet of sweat on it. I usually say "are you done here?, cause it doesn't looke like it." Then we start swinging handbags...gets pretty violent. I'm kidding a bit on the last part. I wouldn't want to damage my handbag.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 10:53 AM
I need some more advice on my squats.
I started out with dumbell squats, and was able to move up to 20 lbs. in each hand. My upper body couldn't handle any more, so I moved to the Smith Machine. I'm now up to 50 lbs. on each side, but my knees wobble under that weight. I did one round with the Hack Squat equipment, but my shoulders didn't feel quite up to it.
My legs can handle more, so what should I work with now? Or do you think there's something with my form that I should work on? Or yet again, should I not focus so much on increasing weights but increasing intensity by going super slow?
Thanks for your thoughts!
Body for Life Forum Message by desperatemama (6 posts) at 11:45 AM
I have the same problem. My legs are stronger than what my upper body can handle holding when doing squats. Plus my knees are starting to ache. I workout in my home and am hoping for some new ideas. I get a great workout in for my hamstrings and tush, but my quads aren't getting much work. At least we know that we are not alone in this situation!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 12:41 PM
bump!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (395 posts) at 01:40 PM
I would try the Leg Press on the machine where you lie down and press your legs up. Try it using one leg at a time vs. two. Let me tell you, this is a true quad workout if you are having trouble with squats.
You may be lifting too much weight to start your sets with. I had the same problem as I started in January because I had just returned back to a new challenge after delivering a baby in October. I would definitely concentrate on completing your barbell squat reps slowly in the Smith machine as form is important. If you feel pain during a squat, then your form is not correct. Try to focus on acting like you are sitting in a chair by extending your rear end back and your knees should never extend in front of your feet. If you are in a gym, perhaps you can have a decent trainer show you the proper form. Then slowly increase your weights when your intensity level is not the same. Best of luck to you.
Jeannine
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 03:44 PM
Excellent thread. My lower body is way stronger than my upper body. I did the machines for a while for my LBWO and then realized I wasn't feeling the soreness the way I should and have been doing lunges. Now I am very sore! I want to work my way into squats and now I'm not so intimidated. Jeannine I love the suggestion of doing the leg press one leg at a time!!! Cool! Can't wait to try this . . .
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 08:24 PM
when you are on the smith machine, make sure you step your feet out in front of you..so you are kind of leaning back towards the bar. that way when you squat, your quads are parellel to the floor without your knees getting the pressure.
Body for Life Forum Message by bluepulse (8 posts) at 02:42 PM
This may be a guy thing, or a just me thing. I always get embarrassed when I start my 12 reps with the low weight. For instance, I start my curls with the 15 lb dumbbells. It seems like all the other guys are curling 50 lb +…ugh. I always feel like they’re thinking “you sissy!” I don’t know, maybe I am. :0 When I get to the X6 rep I’m curling with the 30 lb dumbbell. That doesn’t seem so bad. I really need to get over my insecurities.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 02:50 PM
I laugh and roll my eyes at the guys at my gym who are basically trying to show off using the really heavy weights, mostly for only a few reps before they pose for the mirrors. Most of them are bell ringers anyway. You've seen them?
There was a competitive body builder at my old gym who was huge. I mean this guy could have been on a magazine, bald head, tan, the works. He used to use 15 lb dumbells for some of his isolated shoulder exercises. Nobody ever laughed at him. :-) Wonder why? lol
Just wait until you show them how it's really done during this challenge!
Body for Life Forum Message by charladee (96 posts) at 02:51 PM
I don't think it is a guy thing...actually I thought it was a girl thing. I always feel like the guys in the gym get annoyed with me when I invade their space. SO...what I am thinking as that maybe we are both paranoid. If they are looking at you, maybe they are just trying to figure out what program you are doing. I do that sometimes. When I saw this girl working out, I tried to keep an eye on her to figure out what her program was. (I had noticed she had lost alot of weight)Her weight lifting seemed so spuratic to me. But it wasn't body for life whatever she was doing...but I wasn't thinking anything bad, just trying to figure it out.
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 03:32 PM
Yup I agree - not a guy thing. I feel like such a weight dweeb when I start with 5, then 8 then 10 . . . but honestly that is where I am at and I've found the "right" weight for me now for all the exercises and when I get to my final 12 it's all I can do to keep going til the end so I know I'm in the right place. I see guys and gals at my gym who pick up the heaviest weights they can stand and then have the worst form and don't get the concept of resistance at all - like they are rushing through to get finished faster than anyone else. I have to laugh. All that effort and they are missing half of the workout!
Body for Life Forum Message by bluepulse (8 posts) at 05:14 PM
Well it is good to know I'm not the only one that feels this way. I thought I would see many others doing the same BFL workout.. No one I can see is doing the BFL method. Some of the guys do their reps than immediately go do something else than come back and do more reps. I do the reps, rest for one minute, thanks for the old wrist watch, then do more. I really enjoy that one minute of recovery. Charladee~ I do not see how they could be annoyed. I'll tell you what annoys me..When guys can't put the plates back and leave them for the next person to do it. I feel that is rude and shows little respect for their fellow workouterers..(oooh new word)
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 08:10 PM
you know what? who cares what they think. the only thing you need to worry about is if you are lifting enough weight to failure. (are you?)
i start out at 15's too, and go to 30's as well. i cant do 6 reps on the 30's but i can get out about 3.
just make sure you are REALLY lifting as hard as you can
Body for Life Forum Message by keaton7655 (23 posts) at 08:24 PM
Nope, not just a guy thing. I, being a girl, think the guys are looking at me as if to say "stupid girl won't build anything lifting those whimpy weights." or when I go to set 4 with heavy weights and then drop back on set 5. They are probably thinking again "stupid girl, thought she'd be tough and lift heavy, but couldn't hack it!" It's all in our heads, but our bodies will show the real truth! You just wait, and then they will be thinking "DAMN, I need to know what he's doing to look so awesome!"
Body for Life Forum Message by bluepulse (8 posts) at 08:28 PM
Minka~You are one strong woman. I can do 6 reps on the 30's but the 12 with the 25's are brain-popping. I guess I should push myself a bit further. I like the idea of going to failure. When you do your curls, are you sitting or standing?
Body for Life Forum Message by bluepulse (8 posts) at 08:33 PM
keaton7655~I know exactly how you feel! When I go to my 6x and immediately drop down a weight to do my 12x I'm thinking, "Ha dude couldn't bust out those reps." I think when I get to the higher reps and I start looking a bit better, it'll all make since. Maybe we are all a bit to self-conscious. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 08:33 PM
i do both (alternate). i also do curls on an incline bench. VERY hard..i have to lower my weights to do those.
yeah...if you cant finish your 12's by raising your weight..thats ok...because before you know it, you WILL be finishing the 12's! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Success (36 posts) at 01:35 AM
http://www.ladiesonlysports.com/enwhenyouare.html
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (25 posts) at 12:02 PM
I love my Enell too! Definitely worth the money. The girls don't move!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by bigfatpete (2 posts) at 12:29 PM
I am also in a non-bfl enviroment. My wife does home daycare, and we always have snacks- cookies, chips, etc around. During my 2nd week, a friend brought us boxes of cookies and brownies. It was a little tough but I promised myself if I really wamted some I would wait till "freeday"! I have not cheated and feel great about it. I know I would be disapointed in myself if I did.
Last night my wife asked me to pick up pizza. It smelled so good, but when I got home I made a Tuna Burger. And since today is my free day I will have some today!
Try to hold yourself acountable - TO YOU!
Pete
Body for Life Forum Message by PamelafromIndiana (2 posts) at 07:52 PM
YES! YES! YES! I am so excited to meet everyone!! It will be a GREAT trip..
Staying in a hotel the night before sounds like a fabulous idea!
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 07:19 AM
I'm just checking in the morning of Day 3 for me. Here is what I've found (and this is just for me but remember I have major problems in this area due to medication):
From Day one I used one scoop of the fiber stuff but also added one scoop of straight psyllium husks. This is only because I have issues, but this might be an option to experiment with if you don't have any results after a day or so. I mix my drink in the blender, which I highly recommend, with about 2-3 ozs of an organic fruit juice and 6-7 ozs of water. It is kind of yummy.
The tea is the key to eliminating all this fiber and how long you steep it really does make a huge difference. Day one I steeped it 5 minutes and the next morning I woke before the alarm with some slight cramping which I didn't mind because I knew it meant something was happening. Last night I steeped for about 3 minutes and this morning I've only been up 45 minutes and have already gone twice with no pain or diarrhea.
I haven't noted anything out of a horror movie yet, and have not found any cats, but the second time this morning it looked like if I put on gloves and picked it up with a plastic spoon it might unravel into one of those crazy twisty things. I'm just not ready to go there.
I do think it's really important to do lots of water with the Paranil and also a good amount after the fiber drink. And if you can up your intake a little during the day as well I think this is beneficial.
Just wanted to share . . .
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (174 posts) at 08:02 AM
wow.. this is the first time I read this thread or knew this cleansing exsisted.. So when are ya all going to start finding huge.. long.. whatever the h*** those were on the site's pics coming out??
Does this help you lose weight or something?? I started taking milled flax in the morning and oil capsules during the day, and I seem to go like 2-3 times a day.. does this have a different effect??
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 08:27 AM
Hi Forest - this is supposed to clean out the years and years of colon build up and any existing parasites as opposed to just making/keeping you regular. From what I've read we all have 5-25 pounds of old build up in our colons and this keeps the body from being able to take full advantage of the nutrients we ingest. People do report some bit of weight loss but mostly report that their stomachs get flatter as a result of this program. I think though that we are doing it less out of a desire to lose weight (as BFL works just fine for that) and more out of a morbid curiousity/desire to clean out!
Body for Life Forum Message by Boise Lifer (51 posts) at 09:27 AM
Whats funny is I asked on CHAT last night what you guys were talking about. Somebody mentioned that, "I wouldn't want to know".
I would want to know! lol
This is not news to me. I have done a colon cleanse before, but I didn't want to keep paying the expense of each visit ($75)...surely more now. What I didn't know is that there was a tea that does the same thing.
Where can I order this tea? Can somebody pm me the link??
THanks!! And happy poooping! haa haa =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 09:30 AM
www.drnatura.com
Body for Life Forum Message by Boise Lifer (51 posts) at 09:40 AM
Thanks! I will check it out.
Body for Life Forum Message by ibmissy (25 posts) at 09:56 AM
Ok..Holy gas batman!!! Last night I had so much building up inside my belly. Maybe not enough water.
Last night while the baby was drinking her bottle, I looked up all the ingredients in the colonix. (Well for the fiber and tea.) Every single thing is good for us anyway, so I don't see the harm.(That other thread had a couple articles saying its not beneficial or is harmful.) The only thing is a couple of the ingredients could interact with other drugs you may be taking.(Make them work less effectively or increase effect.) I don't remember what they were. I believe one was lasix and that the herb increased the diuretic effect therefore causing you to lose even more water which could dehydrate the person.(Increasing the effect of the lasix). Basically the stuff we are drinking has the following effects(There are more than I am listing...I can't remember them all.)
Mild Laxative
Good for asthma, ezcema, psoriasis, respiratory problems, cholestrol, triglycerides.
May aid in helping prevent various types of cancers, heart attacks, acne problems, other skin problems.
There is one thing though...Slippery Elm Bark and I believe Marshmallow root causes mucilage(sp?). In other words increases mucus so you breath easier and pass stoll more effeciently. I am wondering if thats why some of the pictures on drnatura.com showed mucus type poops. The side effects for the herbs didn't show mucuc filled poop, but maybe.
Oh well. :) This morning I didn't have a formed stool. In fact it scared me a little. Kind of like it decomposed inside...I saw some onions from dinner last night in it. HAHAHA! YUCK!
Body for Life Forum Message by gettintoned (31 posts) at 10:04 AM
I am sitting in my quiet house all alone laughing out loud at you guys. Its amazing how regardless of our profession, education level and life experience we can all revert so quickly to junior high bathroom humor for fun!
Body for Life Forum Message by ibmissy (25 posts) at 10:09 AM
Hahaha gettintoned...I am a nurse in a nursing home. All I hear about from the elderly are about their bowels. This is totally natural for me. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mucca500 (150 posts) at 10:10 AM
boise,
chat last night was interesting. lol, welcome to the colon-y! you should check out the site its great stuff.
ibmissy,
thats some great info about the stuff! any acne i had has cleared up, no more dandruff either. and i think you might be right about the mucus. you will see some of that. and you do need to drink a ton more water when you are taking fiber like this.
i had another VERY weird bm this morning!! another one that looked like a combo of the june 13th pic and the june 2nd pic. (can we say nasty?!?!?)
alexis
Body for Life Forum Message by Boise Lifer (51 posts) at 01:13 PM
Yeah, when I researched colon cleansing a couple years ago...I read somewhere that when they did Elvis's autopsy he had like 25+ lbs of crap in his colon.
A lot of people you see walking around that look really skinny but have "beer bellies"...well you know what that is from.
Anyway, how many bottles are people ordering? How long do you have to be on this stuff before it cleans you out? I can't imagine I would be that bad as I have eaten natural oatmeal w/blueberries every morning for the past 2 years. That's gotta help some.
I was thinking of ordering 3 bottles...2 for me (be cause I am a NUT) and 1 for my wife. I know she could benefit because she has wierd allergies and stuff.
3 bottles good for 2 peoples to start?
ps- I feel I have to add my grossness to this pile of shiet! lol When I got my colon cleansed like 8 years ago, I went to a licensed professional. Well, it was going GREAT stuff was coming out, it was smelly, dark, the whole works. Well, she decided to go get a drink of water or something and was gone for like 5 minutes. While she was gone, I had a HUGE bm and the hose wasn't big enough to contain it. So it started seeping out all over the place...was REALLY gross and the foulest smell I had ever encountered from going to the bathroom.
Anywayzzz...there's my story. =) I hope none of you were eating or about to eat. hee hee
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 03:47 PM
LOL Boise....great story. Sorry, that was me last night that said "you don't wanna know" cos a few others were like "OH NO....are you talking poop again".
Anyway, I'm reporting in on my first full day. OK, so last night you all know I drank my tea while on chat. Tea tasted awesome. This morning I got up and took my paranil, then went to my friends house to use her treadmill, came home and did my fiber. I used a whole scoop instead of a half and blended it in about 8 oz of water with my turbo blenderstick. I went to an all day conference and now home. It's 3:45pm. I've had...count it....
ZERO results!!!! I'm so disappointed. I think I may steep my tea a bit longer. I had some mild abdominal cramping this morning, but no poo. I feel like a big bloated tick and I was going to take my 4 week pictures tomorrow. Now I feel like I've started my period all over again with all this bloating. Anyone else have this happen??
HELP ME!!! I'm going to explode!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ibmissy (25 posts) at 03:52 PM
I am bloated too. #1 because Aunt Flo is visiting..and #2 the colonix gave me tons of gas that wouldn't go anywhere..Well for a while anyway. I feel better now. Of course, I took my 4 week pics today before the BM..Stupid me. Hahaha.
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (168 posts) at 04:06 PM
ok, little bummed out here...UPS tried to deliver Friday night but because no one answered the door, they are scheduled to redeliver on Monday. Maybe that was a good thing though - I had a massage appt. for Saturday afternoon...wouldnt' want to uhm...interrupt my massage, now would I???
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 05:04 PM
I am jellin like Magellin in day 3 but I swear this is the fiber thing - I added a scoop of health food store psyllium to the colonix fullscoop and this is great - no gas - only good poop.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ajordan (5 posts) at 08:04 PM
Hey guys, I'm still waiting on my order. I'm already taking supplements so does anyone know if it will counteract anything???
Here's my regimen:
Pre-workout: CLA and ThermoRush
Post workout: Fish Oil, multivitamin, Apple cider vinegar tablet.
Mid-day: CLA, Fish oil, ACV
Night: CLA, Fish oil, ACV, multivitamin.
Will the colonix mess with any of this stuff? Also I hate Gas, I always have gas in the morning at the gym (sorry TMI, but we're all open here)
So does the gas subside as you progress, once you start cleaning out???
Body for Life Forum Message by Ajordan (5 posts) at 08:06 PM
Ive really hope this stuff does flatten my stomach.. because even when I was skinnier (back in the day) I still had a stomach pooch... 10 weeks on BFL still hasn't gotten rid of the pooch either....
HELP!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (544 posts) at 09:27 PM
I just drank my first cup of Kleritea.
mixed it with a little honey, tastes great.
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Mucca500 (150 posts) at 10:06 PM
i just wanted to say that whoever that dr. natura guy really is. i love him.
alexis
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (953 posts) at 10:20 PM
Queen Mucca and fellow colon-ists......BIG BULL is loggin' in!
I am glad to report that Day 1,2,3 and 4 have gone "smoothly" for me. I started Tuesday night with my first Kleritea (which I love!) administration. I have been on the move pretty regularly and have found that each movement has grown in prowess. It feels like I am progressively regressive. (That is where you work a problem backwards...LOL!) My gassiness has been proportional to my poop-reps and matter-length. In the words of the Billy Graham Crusade Choirs..."Something Good is going to happen to you...this very day!" Remember this internal warfare will take patience and much like the paper towel theory...you must beat it "one sheet" at a time!
BIG BULL sh*ttin'
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (953 posts) at 10:21 PM
Did I just sign off like I think I did???
Body for Life Forum Message by SarahM (25 posts) at 11:22 PM
i just wish we could do the mini challenges by the measurement tape instead of the scale.
Hmm.... maybe I could present that idea......
Body for Life Forum Message by Boise Lifer (51 posts) at 12:11 AM
I'm starting to see my abs so that is very cool. Also my shoulders are coming along nicely (have been weak spot in the past).
Body for Life Forum Message by gettintoned (31 posts) at 10:17 AM
I am with the back girls. Someone PM'd me and told me it looked better and made my day!
Body for Life Forum Message by keaton7655 (23 posts) at 11:38 AM
Just posted my week five picks and I'm a-lovin' my upper back!
Body for Life Forum Message by gettintoned (31 posts) at 05:06 PM
Hey Keaton you should be loving ur booty and abs too! Looking good !
Body for Life Forum Message by debbierossi (11 posts) at 03:20 AM
Hey Linda.
its in the australian issue. .i saw it about a week ago... im not sure if its in the american issue ??
debs
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 09:52 AM
Wow. That was awfully fast, considering lead time necessary for magazine publication.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (349 posts) at 12:06 AM
Holy crap! I had no idea I was there, LOL! Y'all need to save your votes... because I'm gonna need 'em when I'm REALLY smokin'! :D But Lala, girl, you belong there!
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (487 posts) at 04:35 AM
Yayyyyyy for you Lala!! Congrats!
Love,
Pers
(xxx)
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (855 posts) at 01:10 PM
Thanks Connie! ( hope you got my email..:)
& Thanks Pers.. just think- you of the "ever shrinking Butt", will be up there in no time!.. ( hmmm maybe the "calander pics will have to go up here! tee hee!)
& Jess...Ummmm YEAH the Melting Girl - you is top of the Tops!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (544 posts) at 09:24 PM
I think you should def be in the top 20. Based on the great job you are doing and your outstanding and helpful personality.
Your BFL Buddy,
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1547 posts) at 09:40 PM
Congratulations Lala!!!! You deserve to be in the Top 20!!!! You look great!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 07:02 AM
Awwwww Lala, my first Karma! Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 07:25 AM
Just wanted to say hi to another GA girl on the board! Here's some more karma:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1179 posts) at 07:04 AM
Hi Sonja,
I think you can tailor the program within reason to fit your lifestyle, but for the first challenge, I would try to follow BFL as best I can.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 10:32 AM
When I saw your progress pics, I breathed in so fast and hard that I almost choked. Good goin'!!
Body for Life Forum Message by I*witness (5 posts) at 11:17 AM
Hot Body, you've got that right! Doc Harvey, you look FANTASTIC! Great job!
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (101 posts) at 11:30 AM
We are not stupid. We know how hard these changes are to make and your profile pics are very represenitive of the best and that is why you get my vote. Way to go!
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (101 posts) at 12:09 AM
I keep telling myself that I can do anything for 20 minutes and that it is not big deal. Then to take my mind off of the work I think in my mind how this "cardio" is what is going to uncover my six pack or give me the convidence to do better in my job or it is what is going to burn off the double chin. This help keep my mind off the time and before I know it I am saying you did a great job, keep up the good work.
Don't forget to praise yourself for all the good that you do becasue you have probably made a cycle in life of beating yourself up over every unkept promise or not doing something as well as someone else and you have to break that cycle with some positive feed back from yourself when you are doing good. Just think 15 min of cardio is WAY better then what you were doing and next time you can push for 16. Great job! hehe
Dave
Body for Life Forum Message by Janie (18 posts) at 12:10 AM
You've lost 14 inches?! I'd say you're doing great! It takes time to figure out how to hit your cardio high points. I must be a weight person because I am maxing out on the treadmill at 6.2 speed/3.0 incline and others here are maxing out at 10! (When I first started I maxed out at 4.2 :o/ ) So keep trying different things, different tweaks with whatever you're doing until you can find that 10. I tried to go higher the other day (had been consistently going up for four weeks each time I got on the treadmill so thought I could do it again) and I about blew my lungs out! I was sick the rest of the day. Not what you want, but at least now I know my limit, right? Try stairs, walking lunges, jump rope, anything. And keep up the awesome work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Janie (18 posts) at 12:12 AM
Righto, Dave! You're doing really well too, btw.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (349 posts) at 12:21 AM
I got an iPod for Christmas, and I have to say it has made ALL the difference in getting through my 20 minutes of cardio. I put all kinds of upbeat music that I love on it and I spend the whole time just jamming. It's almost like dancing on the elliptical, only not really, because I don't want to fall off, LOL! When I worked out at home, I would use a Reebok step and my CDs.. I'd put on something pumping and just do steps I remembered from a step aerobics class I took a couple of years ago, and I actually had fun! Now, with the iPod going, I actually will look down at the clock and be surprised that 17 minutes have passed already and I'm about to hit my 10.
But your results are great, so don't worry about whether you're progressing at a good pace. Try to keep going through the whole 20 minutes and you'll do even better!
Jess
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1179 posts) at 07:01 AM
Great Work!
You must be proud :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (297 posts) at 02:55 PM
Great Job! Your Abs look great and your honey shrank!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (542 posts) at 03:36 PM
Yinz look hot!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pan (68 posts) at 04:44 PM
Look fantastic!!
Well Done
Body for Life Forum Message by leanzzz (23 posts) at 05:51 AM
Back in October I submitted a before and after picture and a short story about how BFL changed my life. It was after I finished my first challenge and before I started my second challenge in November. I didn't think much of it and three weeks after I submitted the stuff a freelance writer e-mailed me and said she was going to run my story! I sent her an updated picture from my second challenge photo shoot and the latest stats. She thinks it will be in the April 2006 issue as of right now. I want to sincerely thank all of you on tracker for encouraging me through your mail messages and votes. You guys rock and have inspired me so much. God bless to everyone. Jesse
Body for Life Forum Message by leanzzz (23 posts) at 05:53 AM
If you want to see a preview of the picture it is posted as the 0 week picture of my third challenge.
I didn't not tell the writer about my marathon event because I was still too embarrassed about it. After reading the 2005 finalists entries I decided to tell my story. Thank God for BFL.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 06:14 AM
Congratulations!!!! I'm not surprised at all about them picking you to be featured in the magazine. I'll be sure to check it out.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1179 posts) at 07:02 AM
That's Great!
Be sure to post us a link when it gets online :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by leanzzz (23 posts) at 07:04 AM
Thank you. I do not think it is online. I first found out about the mag. when I became a Gold card member. I received it through the mail. GNC have copies of it in their store.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1179 posts) at 07:14 AM
I had to come back!
Didn't see the new profile pics until after I posted.
YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!!!
NO wonder they profiled you!
Excellent!!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by leanzzz (23 posts) at 07:17 AM
Kerry,
You are an inspiration and you should have sent in your 12 entry. God bless, Jesse
Body for Life Forum Message by leanzzz (23 posts) at 07:20 AM
I mean 12 week challenge entry.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 08:03 AM
Congratulations, Jesse! You look fantastic, and no doubt you'll inspire a bunch of people with your story!!
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (432 posts) at 08:24 AM
HOW AWESOME!!! Congrats, and what a cool ego boost. PLEASE keep us updated on when this will be out, and the link!! AGAIN>>> WAY TO GO!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (594 posts) at 08:39 AM
OMG!! You look AMAZING! The changes are remarkable...and your smile says it all! Im so happy fo you and I know you will get others motivated.
Hugs..Dana
P.S. I swear, you look 20+years YOUNGER!!
Body for Life Forum Message by LoveMyFreeDay (6 posts) at 08:53 AM
Kerry--well-deserved and well-earned. You're a true BFL champion and this is an awesome reward! I'll be sure to purchase the mag when it comes out on the newsstands!
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by charladee (96 posts) at 09:03 AM
I am very motivated by you. that is awesome...Today is my first day of a new challenge
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1179 posts) at 09:27 AM
Actually Love My Free Day,
it is Jesse we are talking about, and those are his pics not mine...
The man is incredible, and thank God i've got another 10 years or so to catch up to him :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Success (36 posts) at 09:55 AM
Talk about looking 10yrs+ younger...WOW!! YOU LOOK TERIFFIC!! REALLY AMAZING & MOTIVATIONAL..THANKS FOR SHARING :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Spiritfan (23 posts) at 10:00 AM
Leanzzz...you look FANTASTIC..what an inspiration!
...do you still run?
Body for Life Forum Message by ibmissy (25 posts) at 10:02 AM
Awesome job! You have bulked up very nicely.
Body for Life Forum Message by leanzzz (23 posts) at 03:48 PM
Thanks to all of you. Your are all very inspiring. But most of all thank God because He made it possible. To Spirit Fan, I do not run anymore at this time. I lose too much weight. I loved it but the marathon almost killed me! I got carried away and should have trained for it. God bless. Jesse Strickland
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (87 posts) at 07:47 AM
OK, Team 3!
Let's check in here and see how everyones doing this week! I had another Awesome week! I lost another 3.5 lbs but I had upped my calories a bit so I think I added muscle too! My lower back injury is OVER!!!! My knees are starting to HEAL! ANOTHER HUMP HAS BEEN DESTROYED! WHO's with me?!?!
Let's get those numbers in Team 3! If we all get them in on time, that is a rediculous number of points FOR the EASIEST THING! We shall NOT be denied!
Steve -
Member of Future Winning Team of February Mini-Challenge!
Body for Life Forum Message by Strong Mind (17 posts) at 09:08 AM
How much do you drink? I am 5'7 245lbs..Im not a fat slob, I do have some good muscle but I think with my size I should be drinking at least 12-15 8z. cups of water a day. My weight workouts are very intense and I do the Guerillo cardio for 32 min and I burn 665 cal so as you can see I really push it. I use an icline of about 4%to6% my tradmill goes up to 15%(I paid $2500 for it).
The weird thing about drinking all that water is stoamch gets that bloated look and then in the morning I feel like I can get into size 32(I can get into 38's).
Oh by the way....I PEEEEEE ALLLOOOOTT!!!!!!
KEEP FOCUSED!!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 09:23 AM
I'm 5'10", 162, and I drink one gallon a day. Feel like I'm pregnant every night, but feel great in the morning. Drink up!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lese (30 posts) at 09:26 AM
I have become addicted to water. I used to pee a lot. I drink about 96oz a day. If i don't drink that much I feel like I have a hangover. I used to wake up at night to pee the first few weeks now I wake up to get more water.
Body for Life Forum Message by txgoofie (3 posts) at 09:54 AM
5'11" 215lbs and I drink between 1.25 to 1.75 gallons a day. I usually drink about 6 bottles of 20 oz during the day at work and a few large glasses of water when I get home. I also go through a bottle during my workouts.
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 01:15 PM
During the day I go through between 4 and 5 liters which is (yikes!) 132 to 165 ozs - geez I had no idea! I pee a lot and have to get up once or twice during the night but I have so much energy and this week a co worker commented that my skin was "glowing"!!! OH - and I'm 5'6" and 170-ish.
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (101 posts) at 02:42 PM
about a gallon a day is what is best for me.
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 06:22 PM
I drink about 4L daily. 5'10", 147ish.
Body for Life Forum Message by Vix (39 posts) at 08:44 PM
Last challenge I remember getting up at 3am to pee every evening! I drink 2 big glasses with every meal (6 meals per day) and prob 2 bottles during exercise
Body for Life Forum Message by ibmissy (25 posts) at 09:13 AM
With really good results. :) I am proud of myself. The first week I lost 9 lbs and my mom was like, "Oh that's just water weight." Ok, so maybe she was right, but I am now down 18 lbs since 4 weeks. I would call that progress! She can bite my heiny! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (716 posts) at 09:18 AM
wow----18 lbs. ---- that's fantastic!!! good for you, keep up the hard work.
BTW-----I really like your suit, I had one similar to it last summer.
You'll have to buy a MUCH smaller size this year.
Body for Life Forum Message by ibmissy (25 posts) at 09:20 AM
I hope your referring to the cheetah print and not the bra and orange bathing suit bottom. LOL!
Thank you. I hope I will need a smaller one. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Lese (30 posts) at 09:24 AM
Congratulations! You are doing great! I also like the leopard print suit!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 09:27 AM
Congratulations! Your middle section has completely changed, and your legs are starting to look powerful. When you're finished, and your mom bites your hard heiney, she may need to schedule time at the dentist to repair some broken teeth!
Body for Life Forum Message by gettintoned (31 posts) at 09:52 AM
Fantastic Job!
Body for Life Forum Message by ibmissy (25 posts) at 09:57 AM
Lol@Hot Body. Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pan (68 posts) at 10:14 AM
Wow!!
In no time people will be saying "your half the women you were" :-)
Your bfl pal from Cyprus
Pan
Body for Life Forum Message by Kristalyn (16 posts) at 12:29 PM
You look great ibmissy! I just finished my four weeks too, and lol I am trying to avoid my mom. I've lost 13 pounds, and I can hear her now, "That's not healthy - two pounds a week is all that's healthy." Little does she know, I'm much more healthy now than I was 13 pounds ago. Mom's - gotta love them, but yeah, sometimes you want them to bite your hiney!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ibmissy (25 posts) at 03:29 PM
Thank you all for the compliments and encouragement. Seeing the results in 4 weeks really has pushed me to go another 8 weeks..then start more challenges. Nothing better than seeing my fat start melting away. Exactly like you say pan...I am hoping people are like...WHOA..
I know at work there are some CNAs who are trying a different diet every week. I've told them a bunch of times about BFL, but they say working out 6 times a week and eating 6 times a day is too much...I can't help but smile each week when they asked me how much I've lost. They are all on a weight watchers kick..and I do hope they stick with it. The problem with these girls is they want to see results right away...They have more chance with BFL achieving that then WW. Hmm maybe I am just biased. Haha.
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (855 posts) at 08:10 PM
YOuare ROCKING Girl!!! WOW!!
I Love the ..ummm faces on your pics ! ~Lol...can't wait to see the REAL you!!
gonna be an itty bitty girl with a BIG BIG SMILE come week 12 for you!!
Keep it up ...& drink your water ..;)
Hugs Lala*
Body for Life Forum Message by Vix (39 posts) at 08:41 PM
Wow! How much have you lost off your tummy and waist?!?! You progress is fantastic. 2006 is already a very successful year for you! Cant wait to see your next pictures!
Body for Life Forum Message by wannabegreat (41 posts) at 09:25 AM
I'm fitting back into my size 12 jeans today! Yeah! I'm finally feeling like I might actually want to post progress pics! (We'll see) I'm eager to start week 6. Thanks for the support and information from everyone!
WBG
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 09:32 AM
WOOOO HOOOOO!!!! Way to go! Keep up your hard work!
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (432 posts) at 09:49 AM
YAY...yes, post your photos! You may not see the changes, but we will for sure see them (since you are used to looking at your body!). WAY TO GO!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (855 posts) at 01:25 PM
Way to go!!! Yep ..post them pics baby!! I'll bet there's some great differences!!!
Hugs Lala*
Body for Life Forum Message by Janie (18 posts) at 02:07 PM
GOOD FOR YOU! And you're only on week 6?! You are gonna be amazing after 12 weeks! Leep up the good work!
Body for Life Forum Message by wannabegreat (41 posts) at 05:07 PM
Thanks for the kudos.
Body for Life Forum Message by michaeld925 (34 posts) at 09:27 AM
Found this one and thought it was good for those who have found success in persistance.
"Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries." James Michner
Body for Life Forum Message by gettintoned (31 posts) at 09:52 AM
I like it !
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (716 posts) at 09:58 AM
challenge 3 AND 4 will be the ultimate success
right??? ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by michaeld925 (34 posts) at 03:43 PM
well for me agent, challenge 2....and yes...the ultimate success right ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 03:45 PM
As a 2 time divorcee I am loving this!
Body for Life Forum Message by charladee (96 posts) at 09:41 AM
Hi, I have the original Bill PHillips BFL book. BUT... I see that there is a body for life for women out now too. What is the difference and should I buy the one for women to go along with my other book or use instead? I want to stay up to speed. ARe there any changes? Thanks!CHarla
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 09:45 AM
Just follow the BFL book by Bill Phillips. Follow it to a T, and you'll do great.
Right, michiganmike? LOL.
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (179 posts) at 12:08 PM
<LOL>
To be straight out honest...in my opinion...I think the BFL women is a major rip off! They ripped Bill and some of us!
1st, at the begining of the book, they tried to make it seem that Bill Phillips endorsed the book by mentioning him by name twice, then saying they had a long discussion. Couldn't be farther from the truth. Then they use past before & afters photos of successful Champs & Challengers that used the Real BFL book. Then she treats women like they are wimps by giving constant excuses why it is okay to not lift weights, not reach for 10's(HighPoints). Then women that read both books way too many become so confused they get discouraged between the 2 diferent programs and then return to their old habits. I could go on...but I'll get too pissed! Most know how I feel about following more than one program at a time
HotBod said.... Just follow the REAL BFL BOOK!
I tell my friends the very same.
If anyone knows anything... about me at all. They know I am probably in the top 1% of Bill Phillips loyalists of all time. But, with that being said...we are all different & I am sure there are a few women that may find Bill's book a little too tough & too challenging. Then Pam's book might work for them. It is all in the individual!
Jerry Braam
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 12:14 PM
Don't waste your $$$. That book is really just full of excuses IMO. Follow the original BFL book. You'll do great:-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Champ2B (4 posts) at 12:20 PM
Hi Jerry: So good to see you at the Expo. Thanks for buying me all those free waters at the Purple Martini...Anyway, Shane told me that he and Marc are still laughing at my verbal outburst over Body for life for Women. It makes me crazy to think someone would dare put their face on Bill's logo. Pamela Peek needs to just do her own thing and leave Bill alone. I would suggest sticking with the original plan. It works.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kristalyn (16 posts) at 12:22 PM
I have read both books. And, although I am following Bill's book to the T and love it, I have given the women's book to other women. To me, the women's book is really motivating and and gives women some mental exercises to get to the point of wanting to make a change. This is where I think that the too books used together are GREAT for women. I was already to that point, but some of the women I have given the book to were not. In addition, I was a former athlete and Bill's program was exactly what I needed, but if I were to give honest advice to someone asking me, I would tell them to read the women's book first, and then read the original book for more direction. Used together, they're great! If you are already using Bill's book and don't need any extra emotional support, don't worry about the women's book, but if you know someone that you've been working on to follow the program, but they just don't want to, then this would be my suggestion. As Jerry said, it's all in the individual.
Body for Life Forum Message by Champ2B (4 posts) at 12:32 PM
Bill is coming out with a new book soon. Body for Life and Beyond. I can't wait to get my hands on that one. I am more than excited about the new radio show, book and TV show coming up in the future. Talk about igniting a bigger fire. Wow!! I think a lot of people who have been involved in Body for life for a long time will especially like the new inspiration from Bill. What do you think?? Cheryl
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (104 posts) at 12:47 PM
Jerry I am so glad to read what you have to say about this book. It was the one I bought first, when I didn't know BFL at all. I tried to muddle through all the touchy-feely "our hormones make us so very special" crap and finally put it down when I got to the sentence where she tells readers if they just aren't up to it that day it's OK - they should take a "mini-chill for chocolate." What a crock.
What I know is that we women are strong and able whether we are PMS-ing, giving birth or bleeding. If what you want is BFL and a strong healthy lifestyle get the real book. If what you want is someone to provide excuses so you feel less guilty about sittin on your butt and eating chocolate instead of doing the work get the fake book.
I was offended, and ashamed that this book was written by a woman.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (395 posts) at 01:29 PM
The women's book may motivate those who are not very serious about change, but the only true motivator is the original BFL book in my opinion. I was not ashamed as the author does not take on my position or opinions, but in turn makes excuses for women. I was offended by the fact she categorizes women into these categories with the hormone and chocolate crap. I have completed many of the 12 week challenges (in exercise and diet only as I have never submitted my paperwork up until this year) and weight training is crucial to both men and women, not just men. The true shame is that the BFL name is associated with this book and will deceive many as Bill Phillips endorsing this when it is not true. Just found out yesterday the EAS company was recently sold. Not sure who bought it, but found out when I went to Vitamin Shoppe to buy Myoplex Lite shakes and they were practically out. They claimed that during the company sale, the computer system switchover skewed the inventory levels on Myoplex Lite shakes. Not sure how true this may be, but hopefully the new owners will not endorse or approve of any future books written by the author of the women's BFL book.
Body for Life Forum Message by SuzyQ (39 posts) at 01:45 PM
I agree with everyone...Bill's book inspired me to take action and Pamela's book didn't. I still have it if you want it. PM me and I'll send it to you if pay the postage....
Body for Life Forum Message by charladee (96 posts) at 02:16 PM
WOW...I just assumed that the body for life for women was a Bill Phillips endorsed book. I assumed that Pamela was working with him or something. That really bothers me that she made the cover exactly like the original BFL book except for her picture. Now that I know that. Even if it were a great book, I don't think I could bring my self to support that type of misrepresentation. (I can't even listen to Milly Vanilly anymore....JUST KIDDING---never did!)Geez. Thank you for all the info. I will just go reopen my Bill Phillips Book and start fresh Monday. I liked what I had read before on the bill phillips book anyway---didn't want to miss out on anything new that was added since I read it last, just need to refresh and follow through. I probably would get overwhelmed with too much info anyway. Thank you so much for all the responses. Charla!
Body for Life Forum Message by sterling (15 posts) at 09:45 AM
His site has such great info! http://www.hussmanfitness.org
"Think of it this way. A woman doing relatively well on her fitness program might be losing over 1 pound of fat a week, while gaining a fraction of a pound of muscle. So while she might be on track to lose 12-15 pounds of fat and gain a few pounds of lean muscle over 12 weeks, by the 5th week she might be looking at a scale change of less than 4 pounds. And since that's about the weight of a meal and a couple of glasses of water, she may not even see the scale move at all. This is especially true at high bodyfat levels, where shifts in water retention over a monthly cycle can be quite large. But gradually, the changes are happening anyway, as long as she doesn't give up. For women at high bodyfat levels, progress may not show for weeks at a time. The reason is that your readings will zig-zag within their downward path. If you measure from a peak in weight to a recent trough, you'll be elated at the "jump" in your progress. But other times you'll get a trough-to-peak reading and be totally frustrated. Don't extrapolate either of these impressions. Chart your numbers and measure progress from peak-to-peak or trough-to-trough."
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (432 posts) at 09:48 AM
Sterling...great post, and thanks for the reminder about Hussman's site. It is full of VERY helpful and educational information.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (760 posts) at 09:49 AM
HELLO!!!
Just what I needed to read this morning. Thanks so much for the post, sterling.
And my sister Trackers - I've read your comments today in your profile updates about how discouraged you are. Pick your chin up and KEEP ON KEEPING ON!
Hussman's RIGHT!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 09:54 AM
great one!! THANKS
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (953 posts) at 10:59 AM
Disclaimer: If you're not sure what the thread title means, then get a dictionary and look it up! This is an educational forum for people who want to "take back their health."
BIG BULL buying a vowel here........oops.......I mean "vying a bowel!" In the struggle for intestinal superiority, the battle rages on inside!! My C2 has turned into a glorified ancient greek olympic parade of team mini-challenges, biggest loser contests, "colon"-ist support group meetings (w/ wild and wacky threads), Pilates and Slim 'n 6's Ramp It Up total body workout!!! Hell, we might as well throw in "Sweatin' to the Oldies" while we are at it...or at maybe "Poopin' to the Oldies!!!"
My C2 has been given the name "C2 'Carry the Torch' DO-OVER" Challenge. This CHALLENGE has taken on a life of its own and is producing results in fat loss and muscle gain like nothing I have ever experienced! My attitude is WHATEVER IT TAKES I will do and I am absolutely LEAVING EVERYTHING ON THE FLOOR as we say metaphorically in sports! "ALL-IN" is not the best moniker to use for me this challenge, rather "ALL-OUT WARFARE" to take back my best health and best body would be most appropriate!!! The metabolism is raging and the fat and weight are just melting off under such extreme conditions! With RECKLESS ABANDON this C2 Challenge will be a challenge for the ages!!!
How 'bout you??? Are you ALL-OUT making this your VERY BEST Challenge??? What do you have to lose??? I chatted with WECANDOIT yesterday and she has been strugglin' lately and I challenged her to STOP...do a 180...and throw down the gauntlet to a continued HEALTHIER and BETTER YOU! She took the challenge and took my hand and has turned it around!
Now it's YOUR TURN..........HIT a HOMERUN TODAY!!!
BIG BULL challengin'
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (544 posts) at 12:13 PM
Bull, YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am hiring you to come and do some motivational speaking to my sales staff.
You definitly have the power to get people fired up. It is a gift my friend that I think you are using wisely.
Your BFL Brother,
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (25 posts) at 11:59 AM
Hi girls! Any other Mirena users out there?
I've had mine in since March 05, and have been steadily gaining since then (130 to 145 in about 6 months, without really doing anything to warrant that gain!). I thought maybe I'm eating too much? But then I did the Wild Rose cleanse, and everyone I know who does it has lost at least 12 lbs. I think I lost 2. Maybe. Then I started South Beach, and lost 1 or 2 lbs over the first 2 weeks (I had lost about 8 lbs the first time I did it, pre-Mirena. Seven to 13 lbs is the avge weight loss for the first 2 week phase)
I didn't associate my IUD with my weight, but I was puzzled. Now I'm ending week 9 of BFL, and I'm doing well as far as sticking to my nutrition plan, and my workouts. I exercise intensely, just as Bill says. I'm building muscle, but the weight is not coming off. I've re-examined my portions, my journal, I hit 10's most of the time, I don't think I'm doing it wrong. I started at 143 lbs, I'm now 140ish. Same pant size.
It's been discouraging to put in all that effort, and not really show any results (there are some results, but it certainly doesn't reflect the work I'm doing. Plus, in the past - even since my 2 pregnancies, I have lost weight and built muscle a lot more easily and quickly than this, without this much effort!). The weight is staying around my belly, my hips, upper thighs, butt, which suggests to me that it's probably hormone related. Which made me think of my IUD (Mirena has hormones).
Finally, I googled Mirena weight gain yesterday, and I am astounded at how many other women are struggling with their weight since Mirena! (and depression, mood swings, loss of libido, etc...)
It's a great system of BC for those who don't get the side effects, but I just wanted to post this in case there are others like me who are wondering what the heck is wrong with them! I had no idea about these side effects. My doctor swore I wouldn't gain any weight on it.
I want it out! Any suggestions for reliable, non-hormonal alternatives? I get pregnant quickly... Don't want to take out the IUD and gain weight anyway!!!
thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Champ2B (4 posts) at 12:48 PM
Hi Eve36: I have the Mirena as well. I had that put in about 2002 I believe. My doctor said at the time it would be very difficult for me to lose any weight at all because of the hormones in it. I have actually gained weight over the last three years. 40 lbs. to be exact. Even with intense training, and running track a few times, I still maintained a consistent weight. Now at 240 pounds, I am seriously considering having it removed. It was hell to get it put in. I would opt for twilight sleep to get it out. Anyway, I have enjoyed not having any periods anymore or pain each month. It's been great. So much freedom! But if removing it meant losing the weight, I would do it in a heartbeat. I have spent thousands of dollars on trainers, Lindora Medical weight loss center, and everything else. I understand your frustration. The benefit of Merina is that it is 100% effective birth control. No question about it. So there is a trade off there. Thanks for posting about that. I haven't really met anyone else that has this device.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 01:03 PM
I use microgestin Fe 1/20, a very lose-dose pill, but I'm seriously considering the Essure procedure since my husband refuses to talk about the big "V". I think I'll start a thread on Monday and see if anybody has any experience with it. If I get pregnant again, it could be another set of twins or even triplets. YIKES!! Don't even want to go there. You may want to consider it if you are looking for something permanent.
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (25 posts) at 05:31 PM
what is the Essure procedure?
My husband is supposed to be making an appt for the big V, but he's a bit slow at getting things rolling... I'll have to remind him abstinence is another very effective birth control measure...!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 06:29 PM
LOL eve36! He's probably hoping you'll just forget he even offered to get it done. Essure is a new alternative to a tubal ligation without the cutting and cauterizing of the tubes. You can google it and find the manufacturer's website with all the details.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pan (68 posts) at 01:46 PM
2 Weeks to go guys, what do you think (apart from me needing to shave my legs to which i will :-> )
God Bless from Cyprus and have a great weekend, thank you for voting me into the top 20.
Your bfl brother
Pan
Body for Life Forum Message by keaton7655 (23 posts) at 02:14 PM
Pan! Look at those quads! I know I've said this before, but your progess is still awesome! LOL on the leg shaving thing! Do guys really do that? Keep it up!
Rene'
Body for Life Forum Message by Pan (68 posts) at 02:21 PM
I guess thats the only way the muscle definition will show LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (297 posts) at 02:49 PM
Great job! It is obvious you are working the program - because the program is obviously working you!!! You are shrinking.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (898 posts) at 03:34 PM
you can see your muscle definition without shaving your legs!
they look great!
but, if you want to shave.....
Body for Life Forum Message by wannabegreat (41 posts) at 05:03 PM
I finally got the courage to post my pics. I wanted to be able to prove to myself that this was something I could accomplish before I went plastering my photos on in internet.
I feel well on my way to accomplishing my goals and I am very proud of what I have accomplished so far. I hope that my progress will encourage others. When I succeed at the end I hope that it will be added to the list of people who have already benefited from this program.
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (855 posts) at 07:45 PM
WOW girl you didn't need courage to post those !!!!
YOu're looking GREAT!! down 11 lbs tummy disappearing everything else shrinking... you are accomplishing FANTASTIC things!!!
& most of all you look HAPPY!
Love the saucy Jeans pics too! :)
Keep it up girl... can't wait to see week 12!
Hugs Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by zooman (389 posts) at 07:55 PM
You're doing a great job! Wow, what a change already after 5 weeks.Can't wait to see week 12 results either.
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (221 posts) at 08:05 PM
I am seriously stunned by how great improvements have been, especially the back side! Great job!
Body for Life Forum Message by cbooher2 (6 posts) at 08:09 PM
I've just completed week one. What an encouragement to see your pics. I can't wait to reach week five now. You look awesome!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flab2Fab (11 posts) at 08:28 PM
You are doing great! WOW, big difference, and it is very encouraging...Thank you for posting them...
Kerri~
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 08:31 PM
WooHOo!! You look awesome!!!!!! Nice jeans, btw!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Vix (39 posts) at 08:39 PM
Excellent progree - you've lost SO MUCH off your belly! Its amazing! I dont know why people are embarrased to post their pics - if you've vowed to never ever look the way you did on D1 whats the big deal. Today is my D1 so I'm taking grizzly pics tonight! Bwah ha ha!
Body for Life Forum Message by bluepulse (8 posts) at 08:41 PM
Dang that is impressive! Congrats. on making it thus far.
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (362 posts) at 05:07 PM
Has anyone gone through a cutting phase.
I've gained some good size (muscle) now I want to cut up. Any information or advise would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks,
Norm
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (855 posts) at 07:52 PM
I would say some of the guys could help ya.. like Buckeyeboy or Young Guns or Muscle head..just off the top might be able to help out OR maybe TNT will step up to let you know what she's been up to ...
I haven't ever truly done it myself.. still just making my way down gradually .. cutting takes a HUGE amount of discpline to say the least!
but sure have enough info in my brain that I'd be more than happy to share Pm me if you wish !
In the mean time I'm sure you'll hear back from others who have "gone there" soon enough!
take care
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2201 posts) at 09:30 PM
Well I can say that I am set! Except for the Stepper Treadmill thing made by Nautilus, I have every piece of cardio equipment there is! I have now in my house the following:
Treadmill
Recumbent Bike
Profirm Ellipitcal Glider
Life Fitness Stair Stepper
I think I can actually say, I am ready to tear it up! I have so many options now, I can't make up excuses.... Does anyone want to come over and work out???
See you on the cruise!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1547 posts) at 09:43 PM
Udenia! I love your setup!!! If I lived closer to you I would be hanging out at your place to workout!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2201 posts) at 10:59 PM
Well you would be welcomed! We would have a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!
oh yeah, did I mention that I have a set of power blocks, weight bench, and pull up bar....
LETS ROCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (544 posts) at 09:44 PM
Anyone, Anyone?
http://www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/chat/
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (544 posts) at 10:41 PM
Rod and Big Bull in the Chat room
Body for Life Forum Message by beachsoccer (25 posts) at 10:44 PM
I remember reading posts about a four week funk so I know I should just keep rocking the BFL lifestyle, but tonight I'm feeling a little non-plused about the improvements in my body over the course of four weeks. Not over eating hasn't been that hard because I'm not such a fanatic about food, how I got fat was probably skipping lots of meals and maybe drinking too much. So the last time I drank was the night I took my before pictures (who could do such a humiliating thing sober?) I'm eating clean, and the only way I've "cheated" with the exercise is that twice I've substituted cardio for weights....wait, I must admit I'm not sure I'm hitting my 10s also. Must be diligent about that too. Anyway, I came home from school today, skiped the gym, and decided to settle in for a nice depressing evening of school work and contemplation about whether or not killing myself to prepare a weeks worth of properly proportioned snacks was worth it. But I looked on tracker at that thread about the music people were listening to, and I decided to burn some music. While I was waiting I sorted through the mail and found a samba video I had ordered as a reward for week 3. So I got up and did it, and damn it it was fun. So now I'm going to go eat a BFL meal and give the fretting a rest. I'm still not really impressed with how I look, but I will continue to have faith. I'm just going to trust everyone on here and work on being a more patient less obsessive Body for Life tracker.
P.S.
I'm the last person who should dole out advice, as I just wrote a novella about how I wasn't sure what I was doing was working for me, but...If anyone uses exercise videos to supplement their workout routine, I use to think videos were for shut-ins, but I've been getting yoga dvds at the library to do at night and I've really enjoyed them for a tamer workout so here is a list of videos I've used (not necessarialy on this challenge) and found tolerable:
Power Yoga 1,2,3 with Bryan Kest (hard)
Yoga for urban living with Hemalaya Behl (tame)
Some Yoga video with Ali Mcgraw I owned in college had kick-ass scenery and sound track (mix of relaxing and hard)
New York City Ballet workout (nice classical music)
And this Samba Party Workout with Vanessa Isaac (You're not going to hit a 10, but I had to go put on a bra to do it) Damn Brazilian dance is fun. Anyone have any suggestions for videos they really liked? Thanks for listening.
Emily
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (61 posts) at 10:51 PM
Hey Emily,
can i just give you a huge BFL hug?? I was soo there last week on my week 4! Especially becuase my husband was kicking @ss and I was feeling like hey Im eating better than him and working out more and he is getting more progress!! If it helps any let me just say that week 4 I felt like barely any progress and i was pretty annoyed..end of week 5 here and all the sudden I feel like I turned a corner, Like I woke up in the middle of the week and everything was too big to wear. Keep working and remember that at this point most of the changes are happening from the inside out so even though its happeneing you just can't see it yet. Hang in there, sounds like you are on the right track!!
Kate
Body for Life Forum Message by beachsoccer (25 posts) at 11:37 PM
Thanks Kate. I can't wait to turn that corner, and look as good as I feel. I hope your work continues to pay off in all sorts of dramatic and unexpected ways. YOu deserve it.
Emily
Body for Life Forum Message by FrigidDigit (21 posts) at 10:13 AM
Good for something!?
Come oooon Buffy, you're the best!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pan (68 posts) at 10:17 AM
Best of luck, you have come to the right place.
This place will offer you unconditional love and support throughout your challenge
Your bfl pal from Cyprus
Pan
Body for Life Forum Message by tstarr123 (14 posts) at 11:41 AM
Welcome to tracker and good luck on your challenge
Terri
Body for Life Forum Message by bluepulse (8 posts) at 02:22 PM
Excellent post! I'm on my second challenge and I couldn't have said it better. I remember the first time I tried the challenge I didn't really start noticing a weight change until about week 3. After week three came the pounds were dropping very rapidly. It was something like a lb a day. At one point it kind of scared me to lose so much weight so fast I only made the challenge 6 weeks...My problem was I had to move and my life became disrupted terribly. alas, I gained the weight back. :( and now I'm on my second challeng and feeling awesome. You are absolutley right about sticking by the book. I never had a program that worked so well. The 12-10-8-6-12-12 is the best! Thanks for such an inspirational post.
Body for Life Forum Message by FrigidDigit (21 posts) at 10:11 AM
Thanks Pan!
Phoenix, you've put the fear into me!! Now there's NO way I'm gonna give up!
Thanks Lala. Hugs backatya!
Body for Life Forum Message by FrigidDigit (21 posts) at 10:31 AM
Uuuhhh Lala. Have a look at my profile. Last time I checked I was a guy? I think? Damn, I just knew those oestrogen supplements were going to have side effects!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flab2Fab (11 posts) at 09:24 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by Flab2Fab (11 posts) at 09:29 AM
Good luck Bajan Queen, I will see you on the way!!!
Kerri~
Body for Life Forum Message by charladee (96 posts) at 09:53 AM
HEY....me too....I was going to go shopping today, get organized, plan my week and start Sunday or Monday. I guess it depends on how much I get done this weekend. I mean, I guess I can start now really, but Ilike a good start. I think it will be fun for us to help eachother...especially us starting at the same time...charla
Body for Life Forum Message by Bajan Queen (2 posts) at 07:23 PM
Excellent! a few of us starting together and what a way to go...! I hit the shops this evening so I'm all ready and rearing to go. I wish it was Monday already..that's how anxious I am. I just finished eating a big bag of salt & vinegar crisps coz that's my last lap before the serious stuff happens. I love to hear about all the happenings from everyone...I'm at the gym on Monday at 5am doing my cardio...I'm so excited!
Nothing fits me anymore but that's only for now...soon they will be dropping off me...RIGHT! SPEAK SOON
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (221 posts) at 07:26 PM
I'm starting on Monday too. I just took my pics and am horrified - - yuck! I can't wait until Week 4 when I can start to see an improvement! Then I'm looking forward to Week 8! And most of all, I'm looking forward to looking good on the beach this summer!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flab2Fab (11 posts) at 09:14 PM
I too am a early morning exerciser! 5:40 am, but it is great having it over and done. By the time I am at the gym it is too early for my mind to talk me out of it...
Really looking forward to wearing my cute clothes I have hanging in the closet that haven't fit in a while!
Here we go!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1547 posts) at 09:45 PM
Hi Bajan Queen! Welcome to our wonderful Tracker family!!! You will love all the support, friendship, motivation and inspiration you will get here!!!! I wish you all the best!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Liza608 (2 posts) at 05:18 PM
I am contemplating starting Body for Life, but I have one concern. I normally do about 45-50 min. or cardio every day, and lift moderately 2 or 3 times a week. I am interested in this program because I would like to cut back on the amount of time I am spending in the gym. But my concern is that since my body is used to doing so much cardio, will cutting back so drastically help me? It seems it would actually hurt... I appreciate any thoughts you might have....
Body for Life Forum Message by blessedgirl (22 posts) at 05:51 PM
I think the seceret is in the intensity intervals. Im not sure it will hurt you to cut back on your time. It's just a more time efficient way of burning some serious fat! Your working hard for a short amount of time. Also with the intense weight lifting you will be building more lean muscle so that helps burn fat too. I LOVE THIS PROGRAM! No more 2 hours a day at the gym!
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 05:56 PM
Liza, I too ran a lot. I'd do 5-6 miles 4 or 5 times a week. It has not hurt me doing only the 20 minute cardio solution. As blessedgirl eluded, its the INTENSITY! I sweat more doing my 20 minute HIIT then I do when I run at a steady pace for 5 miles.
You know where your comfort zone is while running. Make that your level 6 or 7, then bump it up for your level 8 and 9, then on your level 10, just jack it up to 8-9mph...unless you are doing that already. It WILL work!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Champ2B (4 posts) at 07:14 PM
Dear Liza608: If you do the 20 min. high intensity correctly, you should be wiped out completely when you are done. Soaking wet, gasping for air, level 10. I used to run track myself. But this method kicks some serious booty. For you, I would jack up the starting intensity and work from there. It should be a challenge after the first 3 warm up minutes. You will burn calories for hours after you're done. Check the BFL book for the cardio interval instructions. Get yourself some good music and go for it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Liza608 (2 posts) at 10:58 PM
Thanks for the input everyone, it helps to hear that other people have gone from doing a lot of cardio to this program. I do have the book...well, I did, and lent it to my best friend, who still has it!
Body for Life Forum Message by 9monthstogo (2 posts) at 06:59 PM
Im home right now and its not a problem to keep the meals times. Im concerned with how to get meals in?
Body for Life Forum Message by FatLady (22 posts) at 07:18 PM
I work the Midnight shift at work I don't find it hard. I just bring in 3 small meals 1)at 12:30 2)2:30 or 3:00 3 5:30 or 6:00. I'm glad I work this shift because on the day shift there are always goodies around. There is this one lady (She needs to go on BFL also)who is always bringing things in and trying to feed everyone.
Body for Life Forum Message by BFLSands (8 posts) at 08:38 PM
I work in intensive care and sometimes its very hard for me to get meals in. I just treat some meals like a bathroom break and wolf it down in 2 minutes or less. Its terrible, but there's no alternative for me sometimes.
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (126 posts) at 08:47 PM
Yeah, I'm a PA, and so I eat my cottage cheese and yogurt between patients. I bring my lunch and stick it in the fridge, but the cc and yogurt I keep in my office ina a little lunch box with a ice pack. I have 2 alarms set to go off at 930 and then again at 330. I make it a point to eat my snack before I go in to see the next patient. No one has ever gotten upset that I walked into the room at 332pm instead of 330pm. You find ways to make it work.....
Remember, NEVER GIVE UP!!
Suzanne
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (79 posts) at 07:10 PM
1/2c. cottage cheese ff
4 strawberries
1T. crushed graham cracker
Or box graham cracher crust!!
taste like cheesecake!!!
Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by FatLady (22 posts) at 07:29 PM
1 egg 2whites (any veggies) and turkey sausage put together and put in wheat torilla add salsa. yummy
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (422 posts) at 07:30 PM
On skwigg.com she has some more ideas for meals under "what I eat" with pictures. Those Morningstar Farm spicy black bean burgers are really good! The vegetarians were keeping a good secret from us:-)
Still high in sodium, though, drink lots of WATER!
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (79 posts) at 07:12 PM
I couldnt stand the cheesecake from the BFl, I like your idea better, sounds great, i will ahv eto try it,
Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by Minka (53 posts) at 08:30 PM
the cool whip...the usual size that it comes in (it comes in more than one size?)
teh cottage cheese, 16oz
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (79 posts) at 07:06 PM
I jsut cut them into thin strips, I dont make the "enchalda" form.
These are delish arent they. I eat thema bout two-3 xs a week
Body for Life Forum Message by willowgerl (262 posts) at 07:32 PM
I tried the crockpot idea - but I used 4 large chicken breasts, three little cans of Hatch Green Chiles, and a can of broth. I shred the chicken when it's done (overnight) and I have this wonderful Mexican soupy chicken thing that goes great over brown rice.
Thanks for the idea, tinkerbell. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (461 posts) at 07:58 PM
definitely het the tortillas in the microwave. I biol th echicken and then cut it into cubes with a pair of kitchen scissors. I hate shredded chicken so this way is great for me and super fast.
Body for Life Forum Message by cbooher2 (6 posts) at 08:03 PM
I used 100% whole wheat tortillas. Tasted great, and held together pretty good! Instead of making eight small ones, I made four big ones.