Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (274 posts) at 07:48 AM
Carole, I made these last night and I just had one with my breakfast and they are yummy, so much better than the ones from the store. We are going out of town tomorrow and I wanted to have some with me so I don't have a cookie accident. Thanks for the recipe, I'll make these again!! Have a great holiday! Monica
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 05:36 PM
Being in the UK I can't find any sugar free syrup. Would this recipe work if I replaced it with orange juice instead?
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (290 posts) at 06:48 PM
Awesome recipe and sooo easy to make. I love em!!! thanks carole!
Body for Life Forum Message by koffea (2 posts) at 05:53 PM
i used to blame others for my overeating as well. An average of 3 out 5 days of the week my work place could be mistaken for Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Today the boss gave each of us 5 snicker bars, last week 3 co-workers brought in krispy kremes and we had a bday party, it never ends and is a constant temtpation for someone like me who struggles with obesity. i finally came to my senses and realized that I can only change myself. You will always have temptations, but you can also always walk proud when you avoid it and stick with what you know is best for you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 05:59 PM
She probably eats so much to compensate for a lousy sex life!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 06:30 PM
Just gat a PM from Tigermuscle. I have to underline that I was talking about the 20 year old at the gym and not his missus. That was what everyone else was talking about too right?
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 08:19 AM
not gonna stress it. I'm going to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family (Grandmother's for lunch.....and I live in Georgia, TALK ABOUT GOOD SOUTHERN COOKING)
Then Thanksgiving night at my house; Fried Turkey (yes, I said FRIED), stuffing, green beans and APPLE PIE.
FREE DAY.....FREE DAY
I've just decided that rather than stress over it, I'll enjoy it and I'm going to make this into a "13 week, 91 day" challenge rather than a "12 week, 84 day" challenge
AND this is the week of the level 12 on stairmaster for cardio.
I hope each and everyone of you have THE BEST WEEK, enjoy the holiday and hit those 10's
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (281 posts) at 08:24 AM
Wow! Sounds yummy! We are going to my in-law's house and so therefore I'm also making Thanksgiving day my FREE DAY! Too much good stuff there. Have a great holiday!
Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 08:32 AM
I'm with you gymbeamin', no extra stress is needed on that day. My husband wants to know if he can drive over to your house Thurs. night for fried turkey? That's what he wants, but I won't let him make it. Remember the Allstate commercial??
I'm baking the turkey, but he's getting all the other favorites along with pumpkin and pecan pies, so don't anyone feel the least bit sorry for him!
Ahhhh, grandma's house. I miss those days and those smells. Great memories. Thanks for reminding me:)
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 08:34 AM
good lord woman, let him come...
Dallas isn't that far
he must love fried turkey if he's willing to from Dallas to Griffin
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 08:48 AM
He loves anything fried and complains all the time because I won't make it. He has adapted a little too well to the food here in GA.
I'm sure he would make the 70 mile trip to get some fried turkey and get out of helping clean up the mess at our house. Like he helps clean up anyway! More like lie on the couch and moan while watching football. LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 08:51 AM
damn, sounds like we're married to the same man
70 miles isn't too bad.....I thought it was farther than that
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 09:12 AM
hey wendy,
which direction is Dallas from Atlanta?
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 09:18 AM
We are about 40 miles northwest of the Atlanta, actually closer to Alabama than Atlanta. We are just west of Marietta, about 10 miles. Paulding County is the further west metro county at this point.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 09:21 AM
Have you heard of the BIG CHICKEN? I can get there in about 20 minutes, not that I ever go there! LOL Really I'm not a KFC fan at all....see earlier post regarding fried food:) OH, and then there's the Varsity.....oh my. Talk about a food hangover.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 09:27 AM
oh yeah, I know about the Big Chicken
I'm not a fan of KFC (I was the office mgr. for the local chain in the early to mid 90's). YEP.....FREE FOOD and weight gain.
The Varsity is just gross (good gross, but still gross).
Love their chili dogs, right? The last time we went to a GA Tech game we stopped there for lunch (this was about 2 weeks after I started BFL.....FREE DAY)
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 09:36 AM
good gross???? hmmmm not sure. Yes, I've had the chili dogs, but it's been years thank goodness. My husband's first year in law enforcement was in downtown Atlanta on night shift. Yeah, lots of fun he says. He spent a lot of time at the Varsity eating and working wrecks. One guy road a bike through one of the Varsity's windows, drunk of course.
I like the Varsity employees better than the food. They crack me up yelling at each other in the kitchen. You better know what you want before you step up to that counter.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 09:38 AM
yep, no time to waste.......and they damn sure let ya know it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Thor (1 posts) at 07:28 PM
debwaid61 said:
When using Betagen, do you only take it on weight training days? Or every day? I just started mine yesterday (worked legs) and I took post workout with Myoplex Lite. There is so much information out there and sometimes so confusing. I want to be able to get the most out of this! Appreciate any help!!
Debbie
So many different stories on the use of Betagen. Some say to abide by the directions and use it 3 times daily while others say twice a day??? thoughts? I have been using it three times a day on workout days only (3 days per week) and do not use it on cardio days
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 12:27 PM
Promax bars are high in carbs, but that's why they taste so good :)
Body for Life Forum Message by benhamtroll (82 posts) at 12:38 PM
I really like the GNC ProCrunch bars, especially the Chocolate Crunch. If you get a GNC gold card and pick them up at the beginning of the month, you can get them cheap.
Don't buy into the marketing hype that EAS has thrown up around BFL. What it boils down to is a healthier way of living, not a diet, and not eating the right bars at the right times. The bars are for convenience sake only.
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy (30 posts) at 12:46 PM
I like to mix it up when I use bars. Otherwise I just get bored. Most bars have 4-5grams of fat though, so be careful. I try to only eat 2 bars a week, because meal-replacement drinks have less fat, and are also convienient.
The new atkin bars are actually pretty nutritious- lots of fiber (7-11g), which I find to be lacking in BFL bars, and about 20 g protein, 20 g carb.
Also Greens+ bars (which you can find at Vitamin Shoppe, as well as online) are good. They have 4 grams of fiber, a bit low on protein (12g) and essential fatty acids (omega-3s).
Met-Rx Big 100s have 2 g fiber, and lots of protein, but are kind of high in fat in sugar and fat. They're comparable to the EAS Delux bars. Good for packing on muscle.
Hope that gives you some idea.
~ Jenn
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 12:51 PM
When I need a bar that won't melt for our summer motorcycle rides, I will order Tri-O-Plex chocolate chip cookie dough bars from vitaglo.com I will split them into two meals, but my husband gets a whole one. They are very natural with no fake protein and/or chemicals, and lots of oats.
My normal emergency bar is an EAS Carb Control cookies and cream. I will usually eat it with a small apple.
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1403 posts) at 10:32 AM
Oh, My, Buckeyeboy,....so glad I didn't bet on our precious Wolverines this weekend!!! Did you have a great time at the game???? We'll get you guys next year, though!!!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (53 posts) at 02:24 PM
I had a wonderful time, thanks for asking. I think Tressel has Carr's number! Have a great day!
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (53 posts) at 02:24 PM
I had a wonderful time, thanks for asking. I think Tressel has Carr's number! Have a great day!
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (53 posts) at 02:24 PM
I had a wonderful time, thanks for asking. I think Tressel has Carr's number! Have a great day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (410 posts) at 12:04 AM
Way to go Jim, I think you have truly found your new calling in life.
Jim Shelton
BFL Success story and Author.
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (173 posts) at 12:18 AM
I think it is fabulous that you will be able to help so many people. You of all people know that when faced with a new diagnosis people want to hear success stories. Thanks for being so willing to share.
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (44 posts) at 12:20 AM
Jim- congratulations! Definitely see above some media coverage! You are paving the way for others to be successful! Way to go on this great acheivement!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1403 posts) at 09:49 AM
Jim - congrats! This is wonderful news...think about all the people you will be helping!!! So proud of you!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (549 posts) at 12:03 PM
Why you slut! lmao... Um yeah... Sheesh what can I say... Again good that the ole isn't home right now... ;)
Yowza
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 12:26 PM
I sent Larry the Spongebob picture, but I forgot that my head was cut off.. SO I was thinking about sending this one, but I don't want to infrige on any copyrigths..
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (259 posts) at 12:36 PM
I dare you to send it. He'd probably get a kick out of it. I thought it was quite funny myself. Have you heard the joke about showing whether you have guts or balls, here's your chance.
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 01:05 PM
Oh my goodness. And I thought I liked attention... I was actually considerign your invitation to join in on the calendar, but I don't know if I can compete with these poses. ...or maybe I could do better... Hmmmmmm...I might have to think a little harder about it now. I'm always enjoy some good competetion (it's almost as good as attention) lol
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 01:24 PM
if I do take pictures like that.....I'll have to come up with something besides the bars.
I'll have to put my thinking cap on
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 01:49 PM
DAMN!!!!! I love that pic!!!! I love the raised eye brow making you look devilishly sexy! Too Hot....OK Amodellawyer....you are next I want to see a pic like that on your site!
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (408 posts) at 01:56 PM
Nice!!
Do you really have 5 boxers (dogs, not shorts.... LOL) That's amazing! I have one (and a yorkie shih tzu) she has more energy than our whole house knows what to do with. How do you handle 5??? Agaian, amazing! (that goes for th pic too!! LOL)
Rene'
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 01:59 PM
Elle (gymbeamin') Im putting on my thinking cap for ya too! How fun would that be too do a pic like that...I will let you know what I come up with!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 02:07 PM
you do that Mellie......from my PM's you already know my TRUE personality
right???
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 02:15 PM
Oh yes, I know so I know I better make it GOOD!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 02:31 PM
I just don't think I could pull it off like KMachate can. Any attempts that I make will just be futile...
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 02:48 PM
oh come on......we need more than one wild and crazy guy around here.
get with the program and get those myoplex boxes and the camera
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 04:14 PM
There were dogs in the picture??? Hmmm..guess I'll have to go back and check it out......
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 04:15 PM
...I want to know who was the lucky girl who took the pic!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 04:18 PM
gymbeamin' said:
oh come on......we need more than one wild and crazy guy around here.
get with the program and get those myoplex boxes and the camera
It seems that some people want me to challenge your throne, Kevin...
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 04:45 PM
Gentlemen...my heart cant take this!!!!!
Where the heck is Ray! We need one more hottie with a nice "package" and then we can call you guys the "BFL Fantastic Four"!!!!!
;->
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (244 posts) at 05:31 PM
Oh My! I lauged my head off. I would buy the calender for that picture alone.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (549 posts) at 06:57 PM
Well you just never know till you try right amodellawyer? Let us know when you have your new pics up. ;)
Kmachate do you realize how many desktops your now saved on??? :)
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 07:58 PM
No, Urs, tell me ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (10 posts) at 06:07 AM
. Suddenly without warning, the wild
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Fit (313 posts) at 06:16 AM
and rabid monkey grabbed the
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (244 posts) at 07:33 AM
thing he thought was a
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (350 posts) at 09:51 AM
rotten banana and with great..
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 12:02 PM
force, realized he had just
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1888 posts) at 01:07 PM
grabbed Flower's banana by mistake
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (10 posts) at 03:32 PM
(banana's her code word for:
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (172 posts) at 03:38 PM
her unibrow
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (350 posts) at 03:44 PM
and pubic hair removal system
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1888 posts) at 04:27 PM
which completely changed my life
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Fit (313 posts) at 04:51 PM
but not for the better
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (318 posts) at 05:01 PM
everything remained
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 05:38 PM
the same in the bedroom....
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 05:38 PM
Until her boyfriend shaved his
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (91 posts) at 05:44 PM
chest for his after pictures
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (350 posts) at 06:25 PM
She was stunned to see
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 08:05 PM
that he was actually female
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (10 posts) at 08:10 PM
obsessed!!! Without thinking he immediately
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2583 posts) at 08:20 PM
ran out of the room crying!
Body for Life Forum Message by TreeStand (69 posts) at 08:24 PM
wearing only the myoplex loincloth
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 08:40 PM
And the narrator said WHAAAAAA???
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (350 posts) at 08:47 PM
OMG! You're Gay! Flower said!
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 08:48 PM
I'm Thuper, Thankth for athking!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (244 posts) at 08:50 PM
Sniff, Sniff
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (350 posts) at 08:50 PM
In came the speech therapist
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (91 posts) at 08:52 PM
wearing a BFL Champons jacket
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (244 posts) at 08:52 PM
who sighed and began to
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (91 posts) at 09:18 PM
discuss the merits of the
Body for Life Forum Message by Abbiecrombie (46 posts) at 09:23 PM
notice a stinky smell coming
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (350 posts) at 09:23 PM
Thin Mints Girlscout Cookie theory
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (259 posts) at 10:21 PM
and there he was in his spongebob boxers
Body for Life Forum Message by havlow (93 posts) at 01:39 AM
Actually I was at a New Years Eve party in 1995 hosted by two friends of mine who were gay and frankly I was the only straight man there. Well one of them told me "Don't worry about the men here I don't think you dress well enough to register on their gay-dar." Well I wasn't so much worried about being hit on by gay men, but at the time I was having a hard time with getting dates with girls (shy, stupid words coming out of my mouth, etc) and to realize that the entire gay community wasn't interested either because of how I dressed...well I really just...yeah...uh thanks...I think lol.
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (44 posts) at 12:29 AM
That is so cruel.
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1403 posts) at 09:55 AM
Ok, Flower....dog me!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1888 posts) at 01:24 PM
I'M RUNNING OUT OF DOGS HERE!!!!
Nancy - you've gotta be an Afghan for sure just because you're so dang pretty, lean and the beautiful flowing blonde hair. I might have said Maltese because you're so petite and again the hair but I think they're kinda yappy and I don't think thats you !!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1403 posts) at 06:33 PM
I just got that hair cut OFF!! But I like the thought of being an afgan! oh, I am glad you don't think of me as yappy!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (350 posts) at 06:33 PM
Hey! I wanna be a dog!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1505 posts) at 12:14 PM
Anyone from the BC area going? I want to drive there and need some driving companions so we can drive straight there without stopping.
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 12:24 PM
Holy cow, that's a long road trip!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 12:41 PM
Are you joking? You must have a small car.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (350 posts) at 07:28 PM
There is NO ONE including myself that I want to spend that much time with.
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 08:03 PM
Good thing, no one would want to spend all that time with you either, Deb, Bless your heart :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1505 posts) at 11:45 PM
should be a beautiful drive also though, Guess I'll have to just fly it.
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (526 posts) at 05:45 PM
ANyone up for it? I was thinking about 9pm EST...
Hope to see you there!
http://www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/chat
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1888 posts) at 05:46 PM
How about 7pm????
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (244 posts) at 05:48 PM
Wish I could. Something's wrong with my Java application and me being not being computer saavy, I don't know how to fix it.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (244 posts) at 06:04 PM
I guess I'm not as dumb as I thought. I fixed it. See ya at 9
Body for Life Forum Message by im2fat (13 posts) at 07:08 PM
WOMANS PRAYER
Before I lay me down to sleep,
I pray for a man who's not a creep,
One who's handsome, smart and strong,
One who loves to listen long,
One who thinks before he speaks,
One who'll call, not wait for weeks.
I pray he's gainfully employed,
when I spend his cash, won't be annoyed.
Pulls out my chair and opens my door,
Massages my back and begs to do more.
Oh! Send me a man who'll make love to my mind,
Knows what to answer to "how big is my behind?"
I pray that this man will love me to no end,
and always be my very best friend.
Amen.
MANS PRAYER
I pray for a deaf-mute, large-breasted nymphomaniac
who owns a liquor store, a golf course, and a bass
boat. This doesn't rhyme and I don't care.
Amen.
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (73 posts) at 07:13 PM
I'm LMAO!! Sad but so true and funny to read!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 07:30 PM
LOL! That's great! Gonna print it out and stick it on my notic board.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chachi (214 posts) at 09:02 PM
happy birthday to me happy birthday to me Happy Birthday for chachi! happy birthday to me!
Just had to post this because no one rememebered me today! How pathetic huh?
Keep punchin
Chachi
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (951 posts) at 09:05 PM
Happy Birthday to you SKINNY!!!
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (244 posts) at 09:08 PM
Hey Happy B-Day
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (423 posts) at 09:29 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOTTIE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (837 posts) at 10:11 PM
Hey Chachi,
( scrappy doo, case you did not see the thread...)
Happy Birthday!, and many more.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (281 posts) at 10:59 PM
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a good one!
Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (310 posts) at 09:32 PM
Today a new coworker started in our office. She is really nice and seems like she will do a great job. The problem is that she is always making "off" comments about her weight.
She IS overweight, and I can tell by her comments that she probably just has really low self-esteem, but how do you respond to someone so negative about themselves?
At one point, she told me she was just "meant" to be fat, and I told her I thought that once too, and told her about BFL. She just went back to commenting on how big she is.
Any ideas for ways to gracefully change the subject or respond to comments like these?
I would HAPPILY just avoid the subject of weight all together, but since two of the four of us in the office are on BFL, we talk about it several times a day. (after each of us gets back from the gym, after eating, etc)
TIA! Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (951 posts) at 09:36 PM
Show her some of the profiles on here. I have done that for people and they are amazed. Maybe if she was motivated to do something about it then her attitude would change. Maybe since she hears you guys talking about it she may want in on it too.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (410 posts) at 09:41 PM
I agree with Lori, These profiles and before and after pictures on here have helped me get several people interested in BFL.
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by raindrop (17 posts) at 03:47 PM
I LOVE tuna and mustard.
Rhonda
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (13 posts) at 03:07 PM
Thanks for the advice everyone. I am definately turning on the water intake.. it's going good so far. I picked up some cottage cheese and i have some apples.. I have planned it to be my last meal tonight. I'll giver a try. I am finding even already I am losing my cravings for carbs at night. BFL is like some kind of healthy obession.. hahah i love it!!
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (951 posts) at 01:56 PM
I forgot to add a title and it won't let me edit it so here goes again.....
I just made a Myoplex Chocolate Shake and put in the blender ice and Almonds and it was AWESOME. The ones I get from Smoothie King are like that.
Lori
OK, I deleted the blank thread so don't look for it. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Ready426 (1 posts) at 02:13 PM
Is it necessary to count calories (or attempt to) while eating the BFL food? I am using the EFL cookbook but wanted to monitor my caloric intake as well- just to see how much I am eating and burning on a daily basis.
Does anyone know how many calories are in some of the recipies? I was hoping to eat a maximum of 1500 calories a day just to boost my weight loss and fat burning process.
Thanks in advance for the tips.... I need all the motivation and help I can find.
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (951 posts) at 02:16 PM
I have been told that you can find them on the bodyforlife web page. I haven't looked though.
Also an easy way to keep track is www.fitday.com I love that site.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by time4change (1 posts) at 02:22 PM
Here is the website to see what the calories are for those recipes in EFL. Hope this helps you out! Good luck. I check my calories everyday just to make sure my portions are not too big. I am usually around 1400 calories. Have Blessed day!
http://www.eatingforlife.com/recipes/nutrition.asp?m=DI&t=M
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (10 posts) at 08:14 PM
Ok I have been following WeightWatchers for some time. I did a test week for BFL last week and started my first official day today. My question is should I stop counting points entirely and just focus on clean eating and portion size? Im sort of freaking and scared I'll overeat. Im just not sure....thoughts?
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (35 posts) at 08:25 PM
This is actually easier than Weight Watchers because you don't have to count up points. Did you read the book? Bill makes eating very simple.
It might be hard not to notice and count as you are going through your day because you are used to it. Unlike Weight Watchers, everything is not approved. Fat is practically non-existent on this plan. And things like ice cream (skinny cows) etc. just don't have a place in this plan, except on your free day.
If you watch your portion sizes, you will not over eat. Enjoy!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (10 posts) at 08:26 PM
Ok Im gonna do this entirely BFL way then...gonna let go of the "safety" of my weight watchers "net". Eek!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (10 posts) at 08:28 PM
Its official...my WW account is cancelled away I go full on BFL style!
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (587 posts) at 08:43 PM
"Fat is practically non-existent on this plan"
This is not true. You need fat to live and it should be around 20% of your daily calories. Just make sure its good fat (not ice cream or milk)
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (10 posts) at 08:53 PM
ok so today I ate
1 whole wheat tortilla
1 fat free cheese slice
4 egg whites
tobasco sauce
1/2 TBSP Light Sour cream
MRP Shake & 1 small mandarin orange
Grilled salmon
1/2 baked potato
chicken breast
broccoli & carrots
body for life protein bar
am I doin ok..any changes need to be made?
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 06:41 PM
Hi gang!
Just finished my second week of BFL! Horray! Time really passes by on this challenge. Just a quick question though, because I've just completed my UBWO today, and was wondering whether the back exercises will tone the lower back as well as the upper back? I read a few weeks ago that the lower back benifits from the LBWO, but would like to know a bit more, because it is an area I would specifically like to target.
Thanks guys!
-Jules x
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (52 posts) at 07:13 PM
Well, somewhat. BUT, the exercises that really help a low back are things like deadlifts, squats, raises on a roman chair, using a back machine specifically for the low back. The low back muscles are stabilizers that really work about any time you are trying to stabilize your core, your trunk, but to make them stronger or make them grow, they really need to be doing the lifting. ANother good exercise for the low back is lying on your stomach, and raising arms and legs and holding that for as long as possible, several sets.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 07:20 PM
Thanks Mike! :)
I do pilates which has really helps tone my back, but I really want to strengthen it. My aunty has been using a wheelchair a lot recently, due to severe arthritis in her pelvis, hips and lower spine, and she's only 53! I really want to avoid any health risks in the future, and so want to build up the muscles that so often get neglected when we workout.
I'm doing the "swimming" exercise you suggested, as well as the squats and deadlifts. Very curious about the Roman chair though..... Sounds like an impliment of torture but I'll have a crack at it! ;)
Cheers ears!
Jules x
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (587 posts) at 08:48 PM
Hyperextentions.
http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Hamstrings/WtHyperextension.html
Or exercises from this list:
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/ExList/WaistWt.html#anchor1945210
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (318 posts) at 02:15 PM
I bumped this for Tiger Muscle. . .But I think everyone should save it for when they think the going has gotten tough!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (476 posts) at 02:27 PM
making the decision to do BFL was easy....eating right is what is tough for me.
Thanks for the perspective Jim.
We just learned last night that my 53 year old Uncle who was otherwise very healthy had a stroke last night. Very scary to think someone that views themselves as "healthy" is anything but. We can only strive to do and be better.
Still addicted to food. But this too shall pass with my hard work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (318 posts) at 03:52 PM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (34 posts) at 03:59 PM
All I can say iw "WOW"! The scary part is I can probably check off the majority of those points b4 BFL!
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (310 posts) at 04:00 PM
Jim - you inspire me, as always!! Thank you so much! :)
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by MarcG (371 posts) at 05:02 PM
WOW,
What an amazingly inspiring thread. I am printing this one!!! Thanks Jim. The motivation is much needed and much appreciated. Thanks for reminding me why I am doing all of this.
Marc
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (318 posts) at 05:11 PM
MarcG. . .
Missed you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (410 posts) at 12:00 AM
Time to dig deep cause the SHIIT is ready to hit the fan once again.
I had a great cardio workout this am.
on your next cardio, I challenge you to push past your threshold of what your mind thinks you can do and increase your speed on each level.
Trust me!!!! you can do more than you think you can.
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (869 posts) at 12:21 AM
OH MY GOODNESS ROD!!! How happy am I to see this thread????? YEAH BABY!!!! LOVE it that you are back. I may have to get "cardio freaks" going just out of sheer excitement!!!
WHUT UP???
Jamber
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (423 posts) at 08:02 AM
Jamber...werent we just talkin about this? :)
I bet SHIIT will definately make us
"GET OUTTA YOUR COMFORT ZONE!!!"
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 08:08 AM
yep, this is the week for level 12 (highest available) for cardio on the stairmaster
I'll have to warn someone at the gym so if I fall over "near" dead they'll know NOT to call 911.......
maybe I'll pick some HOT guy and just tell him "nevermind 911, just give me mouth to mouth"
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (869 posts) at 09:12 AM
I am going for it!!!! By the end of the year I will be running the 9.0 in my SHIIT!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 09:14 AM
I think KMachate named our 4-week challenge team SHIIT!!!! ;-D
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (34 posts) at 09:18 AM
I guess I just need more fiber...because I don't get SHIIT...but I'll try tomorrow!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 09:31 AM
ADD Milled Flaxseed to your protein shake.......works for me.
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 02:15 PM
Oh my gosh, how hysterical!!! I was afraid to read this thread... glad I did. Now I know the ins and outs of SHIITing! And I never knew there was such an art to it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (410 posts) at 09:09 PM
Hey Jamber, put your mind to it and I bet you will exceed 9.0 by the end of the year.
I am all up for getting the Freaks back up and in action, but remember!!!!
The Freaks come out at night, the Freaks come out at night!!!!!!!!!!
Dana GET OUT OF THAT COMFORT ZONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it will wreak havoc on your mind.
I have never found anything comfortable about hitting a true 10 unless I am mistaking the urge to puke as being comfortable;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (423 posts) at 09:27 PM
Rod...thanks & I TOTALLY agree. I am NEVER in my comfort zoneduring my SHIIT.
What I wrote is actually a quote from Champion KEN YOUNG. He was yelling it during HIIT in Tennessee and me and Jamber discussed it last weekend.
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (259 posts) at 10:55 AM
Oh Robin, this is an awesome post, I just found it. I know I am my worst enemy. I'm short, no matter what size I am when I look in the mirror I see a fat person. I told my husband the other day, that I sure am starting to look "old". He told me I was nuts, I think most women have that distorted body image thing. I think society has alot to with that.
Thank you for this post, and let's bump it up just in case someone else did not see it. Take care.
Body for Life Forum Message by mrssoupie (1 posts) at 12:09 PM
That was just what i needed today.Our body image is so worped because of the media.I have 3girls who watch everything I say and do.I hope I can teach them to be healthy and have a great attitude like you. You made me cry girl!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (310 posts) at 12:52 PM
Awesome post, Robin! Soo true, and a good reminder to a lot of people.
I see a lot of people saying the worst things about themselves, and it really does make me sad. Plus, I think about how it effects others on the board. When I started here, I was astonished to see people who are teeny tiny referring to themselves as "whales" and "fat" and thinking, GOSH! What would that make ME, when I'm at least 4 sizes bigger than HER?
Thankfully I didn't take any of it to heart!!
Thank you again for the awesome post, I'm sure you made a lot of people feel better about themselves!
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 08:20 AM
Ok, let's get the hype goign again. I know it's early, but is anybody out there to view my pics if I post week 5? Keep the sexual harasment coming...lol
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 08:56 AM
I sent mine in a PM.......just so ya'll know (Mellie)
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 09:01 AM
*sigh* Good thing I work in a hospital and sit in close proximatey to a defibrillator!!! ;->
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 09:09 AM
I gotta catch up and check out the new pics!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 09:10 AM
All right ladies (and guy, you know who you are...) let me have it. I can only imagine what you have to say about my "outfit" this time...
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 09:36 AM
You are just a hottie....that's all I have to say!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 09:42 AM
Thanks, Mel. You are looking great, by the way. Keep it up. We're in this together.
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (6 posts) at 09:46 AM
uhmm... you look good in red.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 09:47 AM
We are all in this together and that is what makes this so awesome and SO much fun! I am a flirt at heart, thank God my boyfriend isn't monitoring me, boy would I be in trouble ; )
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 09:55 AM
Hillary's great about me flirting. She may enjoy it more than I do. It makes her feel that she's got soemthing that other people want. I like when she gets flirted with too. Nothing wrong with provoking a little good natured jealousy in a strong relationship, right
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 09:56 AM
Right! She definitely has something other people want! And my guess is there's a guy or two here who would LOVE for you to post her thong pic!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 10:09 AM
HA! Speaking of getting myself in trouble...lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 10:25 AM
She didn't like you throwing that out there did she? Oh well,what's done is done and its time she step to the plate and post her pics!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 10:38 AM
I agree. Everyone needs to bombard her inbox with PMs encouraging her to post her pics. She looks great too, but she doesn't beleive me. She needs to hear it from others. Hillary is her user name.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 10:42 AM
I will do that right now...and all you men.....get busy! PM her!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 11:46 AM
I think it's working. Keep the PMs coming to Hillary. I love it
Body for Life Forum Message by Hillary (6 posts) at 11:55 AM
Don't you people have work to do? :)
I'm flattered that you all want to see me in my skivvies so badly but I have to say my pics are not nearly as impressive as my sweetie's are. But....I'll think about it.
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 12:04 PM
Don't beleive a word she says. Hillary just doesn't have very far to go. She really needs to post her pictures because she never believes me when I say she looks great.
But speaking of pictures, week 6 is up...give me your worst
Body for Life Forum Message by Shannette22 (614 posts) at 12:06 PM
Looking great!!! And Hillary, get those pics up!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 12:11 PM
You got your hair cut...nice!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 01:04 PM
Besides the hair cut all I can really say is SEXY ~ SEXY ~ SEXY!!! Mmmmmm
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 01:10 PM
IF you ladies don't stop with all the compliments my head is going to be the most noticible body part on my side pics (from all the praise inflating my ego). I think Hillary prefers me humble, but I certainly like the attention. I realize now that I'm competing with KMachate for it. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 01:30 PM
I don't think we will notice your...ummm...head...on the SIDE pictures my friend.....That's not what us "ladies" are looking at! LOL I don't know your name but how but I just call ya "Big Papa"! (Don't get mad Hillary...just having fun!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 01:50 PM
OK!!! You gotta step up...I want a pic like Kevins latest "Side" photo..I know you've seen it, I saw your post, so don't play dumb! You got a box of Myoplex around there somewhere don't you!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 02:34 PM
I have a problem with my week 7 and 8 photos. They're not in JPEG format. They're in RAW. I hope you guys will get to see them...
Hmmmmmm...Myoplex boxes...I think I have one, but it's much bigger than the one in Kevin's photo. Besides that sounds like a request you'll need to make of Hillary (she'd have to take the picture).
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 02:44 PM
From the looks of things a bigger box will probably be needed, so no problem there...and my BEST guess is that Hillary will have a TON of fun taking that photo of you and you wouldn't have to beg or anything...NOW, whether or not she is ok with sharing it is another issue all together!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 02:58 PM
Or....Hillary could get in on the action with her own box(s) and enter the pictures of both of you together when EAS brings back the couples category! I think I heard that rumor somewhere.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 03:27 PM
well, alrighty then........atleast he's in the holiday spirit with the red & green undies.
I think he needs to sport a thong in his next one......c'mon give us a real christmas present (wink, wink)
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 03:31 PM
That's it....you're could be Mr. December on the BFL calendar to benefit Julie....I can see it now....black sexy undies, a black bow tie, some white cuffs and a Santa hat.....Merry Christmas BFL Chippendale.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 03:37 PM
now, there's an idea for ya
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 03:39 PM
I am drooooling over that idea! :P
Body for Life Forum Message by Hillary (6 posts) at 04:30 PM
LOL *Shaking my head* You guys crack me up!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 04:33 PM
Hey Hillary have you checked out kmachate profile lately? Nice new pic on the bottom of his "Side" photos...that's what you might get to have fun photographing your sweety doin'! Aren't we nice to suggest it for ya!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 05:47 PM
Huba-Huba! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (476 posts) at 05:59 PM
um....Hillary....perhaps you need to warn your sweartheart about how he looks from the side.
While we love the picture...um, yeah....you might want to wait a little while to take pictures in the morning.
Body for Life Forum Message by buffmum (14 posts) at 10:28 PM
well i'm reasonably new here and I stumbled onto this site when reading another, I was so inspired by some of the results you guys have had, (averismommy and get*her8done for example) I decided to join, as I thought this is the type of site where one can both give and recieve advie/support ect...that would help an individual get through a challenge.
I need all the motivation, support and encouragement I can get,and the people in this group really appear to care for each other and support each other, Which is just awesome!!That was probably the main reson I decided to join.
Also it's always interesting, (and enlightening sometimes) to read how other people handle different life situations that are thrown at them, and how they soldier on no matter what!
kind regards to all
ali
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1608 posts) at 07:15 AM
Thanks guys! I entered this kind of in response to another post but I have a feeling it might have been missed since I posted it late at night. So here's a bump...
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by anavywife (113 posts) at 07:48 AM
bump, good post jim:)
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 02:06 PM
Didn't the challenge used to be $10,000? It seems it has evolved quite a bit so I'm not sure exactly what the contest is now.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hamlet34 (118 posts) at 04:08 PM
Thanks for the replies.
I did this program two years ago and dropped 60 pounds. I know how to work it, I know it can work...I'm just not seeing it now. I gained it all back plus some.
I've been going 6 weeks and only dropped 10 and nothing fits differently, my inches have barely budged.
I'm frustrated because I'm working 3x harder at this challenge and seeing 1/3rd the results. I dont physically feel better and mentally I'm not improving as much as I have always *until this past week* had total confidence in this program.
As far as "not getting help" is I'm alone where I live, so physically I have no one to do this with. And as far as this mentally...this site was great support and inspiration, I used to post all the time and until this one...I got nothing for responses. One person actually personally messaged me and said "you're too negative, you should go somewhere else." I dont know why it takes a total breakdown for people to offer a little help...
I dunno. Im angry at myself and the program and I cant seem to harness my anger positively.
I suppose this was a mental brain fart. I just didnt' think anyone was listening anymore...
Body for Life Forum Message by Rkreider (65 posts) at 04:25 PM
Hamlet34, I'm on my second week and have not budged at all. You have lost even the first week alot more than me.Sometimes people don't respond to my threads too, but this dosen't mean they are not here to support you and we are all in this together!! Here is a hug!! Jump back on the wagon and lets do this together!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (34 posts) at 09:15 AM
Sylvia,
Thanks for the boost...
Comgrats to you for an AWESOME transformation...
I just looked at you pics...WOW!
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (173 posts) at 12:05 AM
You are a true inspiration to so many of us. You will kick some amazing butt with new lungs - I can't even imagine the transformation after your recovery!
My prayers are with you.
Body for Life Forum Message by ShanonRun (27 posts) at 08:46 AM
Hey everyone! Well I had a great cardio workout this morning I had to take my van in to get serviced so I was up really early 4:45am. Wow!
I still need to hear from Mickymacb, BecomingMe and treestand. I really hope your weeks have gone well!
nurse36 and GET*HER*DONE thank you for getting me your stats. You guys both ROCK and next week is going to be awesome!
Shannon
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (310 posts) at 11:58 AM
hey there!
just pm'd you :)
Linda, hope things start looking up. You are a great inspiration to many of us, and I know you'll get back into the swing of things fast. It took me a good month and a half after my grandma's funeral to really get back in there, but I'm finally back in gear. Good thing this is for LIFE! :)
Shannon - sorry to hear you didn't get the job, my best friend just went through the exact same thing and was heartbroken. Good for you for sticking to BFL through it all!
Where's the rest of the team??
GO TEAM 5!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (869 posts) at 12:26 AM
I'm working on an update for ya right now!
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (100 posts) at 08:22 AM
Thanks Jamber...I just read and checked out some of the previous posts! WOW...you guys/gals are all awesome!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 08:54 AM
Welcome back Reenie!! Best of luck on your new challenge!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 12:46 AM
I like the idea of one male and one female to a page. That way, we'll both get inspiration!
Body for Life Forum Message by BFL4Stephanie (64 posts) at 07:04 AM
Lots of good ideas..but we still need pictures of these fabulous people. So far we've only had 2 submissions of photos...
Strut your stuff people!
Stephanie
Body for Life Forum Message by BFL4Stephanie (64 posts) at 07:05 AM
Lots of good ideas..but we still need pictures of these fabulous people. So far we've only had 2 submissions of photos...
Strut your stuff people!
Stephanie
Body for Life Forum Message by BFL4Stephanie (64 posts) at 07:05 AM
Lots of good ideas..but we still need pictures of these fabulous people. So far we've only had 2 submissions of photos...
Strut your stuff people!
Stephanie
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 07:21 AM
Larry, Little has been said about it because Steve Yu and I were planning things behind the scenes and we told everyone we would let them know when we were ready to give them info.
Since this is going for Julie Im not going to make a big issue out of it but the considerate and professional thing for you to do would have been to consult the one with the idea (Me and Steve since he was helping) to inquire about the status!!!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (201 posts) at 07:27 AM
Love the idea. Maybe this could be an annual thing.
Won't be submitting a photo of me for this year though!!!!! LOL!! Maybe next year!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 07:42 AM
Larry, Since you had no problems stealing our idea for the calendar please feel free to steal the name we chose for the calendar as well if you would like:
We thought this was appropriate since all our BFL buddies are hotties!!!
Good luck folks, get to Pump'n so you can show off those hot muscles!!!
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (104 posts) at 07:51 AM
GetNFit,
Steve Yu and I traded emails on Oct. 29th and I sent him the Wonder Woman photos I had of Julie on Nov. 4th. He told me he was assisting on a calendar idea and some other things, and would advise when things get moving.
It sounds as if their project is a bit more ambitious than this one and I heard there was an 18 month calendar "in the works." But quite honestly, we hadn't heard anything about it since. I consulted with some other BFL & EAS people before I made the post yesterday. There did not seem to be any objections.
And you are correct -- this is about Julie -- there is no other agenda.
It's a sort of "grass roots" Tracker movement. Think of it as a large group collaboration, an experiment of sorts. Who even knows if it will work? The success of this project depends upon the involvement of Tracker people (primary the submissions of photos).
I bet there's room for both calendars out there, even more! So let's help Julie. If I have offended you, or Steve, I apologize, but I'll be among the first to order your calendar.
I assure you our only thought was that of helping Julie in the short time that remains before the new year.
Yours in fitness, Larry
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (259 posts) at 08:16 AM
Paging kmachate, where are you? This could be your big break with the nude myoplex pic. You may be able to go far.
Really I think this is a great thing you guys are doing. Whoever gets picked needs to submit their BFL workout and eating tips on their page.
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 08:45 AM
Larry, I sent you a PM.
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (104 posts) at 09:02 AM
GetNFit,
I sent you an email prior to that and one to Steve Yu. Perhaps it would be best to discuss it further via email. I look forward to hearing from you and Steve.
Sincerely, Larry
Body for Life Forum Message by eSteve (149 posts) at 09:53 AM
Hey gang,
My ears are burning...
Let's not make a big thing of this - there's always room for healthy/friendly competition if you want to come up with similar efforts. We are all on the same team...
I'll help wherever I can, with any efforts.
Looks like the Calendar idea is well under way, so why not come up with some other ideas to raise money too?
-Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by TracyJeffries (1254 posts) at 09:57 AM
STEVE...where the heck are you???
I know you are VERY busy, but I sure enjoy your posts.
Have a GREAT week.
Can't wait to see you and Mariah at the EXPO.
Body for Life Forum Message by MariahBFL (10 posts) at 11:18 AM
Tracy!! I'm looking forward to seeing you at the EXPO too!!! Are you submitting pics for the calendar(s)?? I hope so! :D
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1505 posts) at 12:02 PM
I'm in but I'm still a few weeks away from being ready to post pics yet. AAAAAllllmooooost there but not quite.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1505 posts) at 12:04 PM
I'll take a pic next week and see if i like it or not
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (549 posts) at 07:37 AM
I will be keeping your sister, and family in my prayers.
Big hugs
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (244 posts) at 07:44 AM
You and your sister are in my prayers.
(((HUGS)))
Body for Life Forum Message by Kari (243 posts) at 07:28 AM
you guys are great...i don't know what i'd do without this forum...well..i've made plans to take starting measurements and pics tomorrow morn with my boyfirnd...he's going to try a challenge with me..so it should be nice having him go through it wiith me...so..tomorrow morn look for new pics and a new mindset from me....i'm ready to kick this challenges ass!!!!!
hahah...plus...i have to do good on this challenge..it ends the day we leave for Florida so...gotta be beach ready!
luv k.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (549 posts) at 07:35 AM
Awesome! ;) Lol If your headed to Naples, don't worry beach ready means your metal detector, and straw hat ;) hee hee....
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by reesecupsmom (20 posts) at 10:17 PM
Its this book/program that produces quick results with extreme workouts. But the results show in like 2 weeks. Heidi Klum used it to get into shape for her Victorias Secret show after having her baby in September.
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 11:14 PM
I think those types of plans can be good when used as a jumpstart but I wouldn't plan on sticking with it for the long haul or you might burn out. Perhaps when you're hitting a plateau, it might be a good boost. So why not add it in? I don't suppose it could hurt. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (173 posts) at 12:28 AM
Sending virtual tissues and cough drops your way.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1608 posts) at 12:48 AM
Hang in there! I'm in the same boat. Maybe it's a West coast thing - I'm in San Diego. I started feeling icky about 2 weeks ago and thought it was going away but it just got worse. Hopefully, we'll get well soon and get the wagon rolling again!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by mom2threegirls (17 posts) at 03:23 AM
sry its an all over thing, i just spent a couple rough weeks and i'm sitting here in michigan.
hope everyones better soon
Body for Life Forum Message by LOVE4KIDS (19 posts) at 08:16 AM
hope everyone is feeling better soon. We are fighting colds and coughs,fevers out here on the east coast too.
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (281 posts) at 08:32 AM
Hope you get better soon, but it's good to be getting it now and over with before all the holiday action. I wouldn't mind being sick for Thanksgiving though...would give me a reason not to eat all that food...lol. Get well soon.
Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (44 posts) at 12:23 AM
Hey, I relate, totally relate. The phrase it is not how many times you fall it is how many times you pick yourself back up is not just a cliche, it is words to live by. Do just that- pick yourself up and keep going. Don't make yourself wrong for falling, make yourself right for getting back in the game. This is for life, so it matters what you do most of the time, and if that is icking yourself back up, great! You can do it. Be honest, look at WHY these things happen, then prevent them from happening again. You can do this.
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (869 posts) at 01:50 AM
Hi Guys! I've had a request for a tracker update, just like old times! I see a few people are back after some time away and we are so glad to have you back! I'm not as up to speed as I could be myself, but I did some research and I put something together.
my legal team (snort) requests that I put up a disclaimer that the following is just an overview, and that any statements made by the author are opinions only and strictly for entertainment purposes. We have not checked OR rechecked the facts, but hopefully its mostly right! LOL
Also, if there is an error in the info or if you have had an accomplishment in the last few weeks or months that we don't know about or have somehow missed, please feel free to add it to this update! We love to hear about any marathons, contests, or achievements you've had!!! Also, I am purposely not including any BFL challenge update, because, well, we pretty much already know what is going on there, right?? This is just kind of a tracker thing. Okey dokey? Here goes:
Lets start with some(and there are MANY)of the better threads you might have missed:
S*O*S...S*O*S*- SupaK
The Last 10 pounds-Michelle
Ladies get your skiny arses in here- Rock-Chick
Whats your secret to keeping it clean?-LisaMichelle
Awesome stuff-please read- Go4steffie
What is your favorite motivational quote- Flouro Crucky
Trust me, you are smokin' hot!-GetNFit
If you would like to access these the best way I know would be to look up the authors profile and search that way. If there is an easier way will someone please post it?
These were all posted after about 10/20/05.
Tracker accomplishments:
Carole(CFIngram) placed 4th in her figure competition! WOO HOO
Woman1069 also did a figure comp but I can't find out the results! SHe looks fab.. I know she kicked butt!
Cindysexcited2Bfit also did a figure comp-her pics are also NOT to be missed!
Pixy ran the Detroit 1/2 marathon Wowzers!
GetHerDone(Linda) survived through Hurricane Katrina and stuck with her program through the rebuild, with no power or water and won the bodyforlifers forum contest. AWESOME!!
Cappie2 (little teeny tiny thing) is running at OVER a 9.0 during her HIIT. That is totally inspiring!!(sorry girl, had to rat out out on that one! :)
If anyone is missing Mary(wecandoit) she is NewZealand having a blast!
TNT and TracyJeffries are training for a figure comp in the spring.
A few profiles not to be missed (besides those in the top 20 list of course): joninstpete, Chachi, Kana, Ursula, Cindygirl, coloradokid1984, Momentquo, TC, :D
Well, people that is what I can give you for right now. Again, please feel free to post corrections or add on. We want to hear from YOU!
cub reporter signing off!
Jamber
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1888 posts) at 04:15 AM
Excellent cub reporter!!!!!!!!!
An addition - another profile not to be missed - Cookie (Sylvia).
Body for Life Forum Message by zooman (342 posts) at 06:38 AM
Thanks guys, feeling like old times again.
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (316 posts) at 09:15 PM
Thanks soooo much Janel. I second Zooman. Thanks for taking the time to post!! You Rock!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (410 posts) at 09:16 PM
It is like tracker cliff notes!!!!!!
Thats how I breezed thru college!!!!
Thanks Jamber.
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (302 posts) at 09:25 PM
Hey thanks I have not been around much diffently need the cliff notes.
You rock!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1608 posts) at 02:30 AM
Hi gang!
I’m in week 10 of my fourth challenge and I gotta tell ya’ there aren’t any stunning results to brag about. In fact, I’m several pounds up from my weight at the end of C3 ! That is partly due to ‘celebrating’ dropping over 100 lbs. during
9 straight months of BFL. There was a trip to Texas that made it hard to stay on track and I’ve been sick for over 5 weeks of this challenge. Add to that my decision to have a few drinks with family and friends and the odds were not much in favor of me transforming into the next Arnold Schwarzenegger anytime soon! With such disappointing progress, it would have been pretty easy to just say “screw it!” and look forward to starting a new challenge in January… Especially the last few days with this bug that just doesn’t want to go away. With the cold symptoms and shall we say excessive seismic activity in the bowel region I haven’t been riding my bike much or putting significant energy into preparing my meals (can you say ‘Subway’!)
But today I asked myself just what did I achieve during this past 9 weeks. Anything? Well, between frequent trips to the bathroom, or should I say Porta-Potti , since I’m camping, I decided that this challenge still had some value…that I had made important progress overcoming obstacles that had to be addressed for me to ultimately achieve my fitness and weight goals… and maintain them for life.
There were 2 key things that had to be removed from my life for me to achieve ultimate success in my BFL program: toxic friends and alcohol.
It was hard to separate from friends who were like family for 17 years but at the beginning of this challenge I decided to no longer be friends with people who were disrespectful and trying to drag me down.
And I knew from past experience that with alcohol in my life, I might have some success at weight loss and building my fitness, but that there was no room for it if I was truly committed to getting into the best shape of my life – and I am! My minor setback provided the added clarity and conviction I need to stay the course in the future. It made me realize that I enjoy life the most when I stay on track with my BFL program.
So as I sit here in my tent trailer late at night at Lake Jennings campground, I’m feeling jazzed about my challenge after all. My plan is to make the most of the remaining 3 weeks by getting back in the gym and back on the bike as soon as I feel better… I sure would have liked to have made more progress physically, but I’m glad I didn’t just throw in the towel and decide to quit this challenge. Without the structure and accountability of a BFL challenge, those aforementioned obstacles would likely still be waiting for me after the holidays - ready to ambush my next challenge… Not exactly the way I want to start my new year or my new life…
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (13 posts) at 05:45 AM
HOLY MOLEY!!! I just looked at your profile.. that is amazing!!! GOOD WORK!! For sure don't stop now, glad to hear you are going to perservere. Good luck with the rest of your challenge and your fresh new one in the new year!
Body for Life Forum Message by NoSkillz (15 posts) at 05:46 AM
Well said Jim. I think most everyone who has done BFL has had a challenge like that. Thanks for the inspiration!
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (172 posts) at 04:17 AM
To me, I dont look any different now than I did two years ago. I'm still over 300 pounds, Im lucky if I eat clean three days in a row. Its true what they say about before pictures..it really gives you the truth about where you are.
Ok yes, I tried to look a little pitiful on purpose, but even if I flexed and held my stomach in it wouldnt of hidden the truth. Some kind of knee jerk reaction would be to add cardio, skip free days or meals and so on, when what I really need to do is start stringing together an impressive amount of clean days before I can even think about taking other measures. If you still dont beleive nutrition is 80% of your transformation, take a look at my pictures....that goey, fat body is after TEN challenges..yes..10.
I can use all the support I can get right now. I hope I hear from you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Fit (313 posts) at 05:35 AM
I haven't looked at your profile photos yet, but just wanted to respond and give you my support. You CAN have a dramatic transformation. You just have to decide you're going to do what you already know you need to do - NO MATTER WHAT. You have to focus and maybe even get a little obsessed about it. It's not easy at first, but the more days of eating clean under your belt, the easier it becomes to make the decisions about food you know are right for you - without even thinking about it.
You have to believe in yourself, too. Believe you can eat clean, plan ahead, get obsessed. You're pretty obsessed with the Tigers - right? Take the same focus, dedication and obsession you have for your favorite team and apply it to your BFL challenge. Stay strong. Don't make excuses - make it happen. YOU CAN DO THIS.
All my best,
Rachel
Body for Life Forum Message by CoachMike (17 posts) at 07:10 AM
What is your reason for losing weight? You need and insanely powerful reason for torturing yourself for the next twelve weeks. If you find that reason, you will get the results you are looking for. Mike
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (549 posts) at 07:13 AM
I don't often encourage anger, but sometimes we need to get good and pissed at ourselves to finally get through to our heads. You have to say, there is no feeling sorry for myself. No going back on the promise I made to myself. Just determination, a focus on a goal that you want so damn bad, you won't let anything get in your way.
Today is Monday. Promise yourself that you are going to eat clean until your freeday (I would hope that's on Thanksgiving) Then stick to it no matter what. Keep that promise to yourself, because... Drum roll paaaalease!
YOU DESERVE IT! You deserve to be happy, healthy, and confident in yourself.
Then after your next freeday, make that same promise again. Please always remember that you are worth it, and you deserve it.
Big Hugs, now get your butt motivated, for today is going to be a great day!
Ursula
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (172 posts) at 07:44 AM
thank you everybody! I do sometimes put this behind other things. I let my wife talk me into thinngs I shouldnt eat. anyone else on here a compulisve overeater or a food addict?
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (172 posts) at 07:51 AM
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Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 08:50 AM
Gary, Dont use your wife as an excuse!! You are a grown man and can think for yourself!!!
Remember...dont be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. It makes such a huge difference! I will be forever greatful for Ken Young saying those words at the TN BFL Weekend!!!!
You know the program like the back of your hand, now..."JUST DO IT". We are here to support you every step of the way!!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (172 posts) at 08:53 AM
maybe I do make excuses too many times. I mean, she's not forcing me to eat anything..its up to me right??
Body for Life Forum Message by twinmom (263 posts) at 08:55 AM
Tigermuscle,
I admit I am a food addict. I eat everything in sight and I can not stop. I often hide food and eat in when no one else can see me. How pitiful. I did BFL last year and lost 55+ pounds in 3 challenges.
THEN I FELL OFF THE WAGON!!!!
I gained 25 pounds back over the summer (am really pissed off at my self)and am back to BFL. I now know that I need the routine and discipline of BFL to manage my eating disorder. If I do not do it, I will continue to overeat. This program is hard initally but as you continue, you will find that you do have control of your eating and you will feel better.
Wow, I never thought that I would be this honest on this forum because of embarassment of my eating disorder but I feel better talking about it.
So, I want that feeling I had before when I lost all that weight....I want to control my eating, not my eating (or overeating) controlling me.
Good luck,
Annette
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 09:32 AM
I've told Gary this already but I have been a closet eater for years now. My husband doesn't know but I would actually tell him I was going to the gym and then go to McDonald's. I'd eat a burger, fries & coke in the car and then worry that I'd drop a french fry or the car would smell like grease. One day I said "enough of this" and decide it HAD TO STOP! This is all about how bad you want it. If you REALLY want this, you won't let anything, including your wife, stop you. You have to make the commitment that this is a change in habits, for good, not just for 12 weeks. Take baby steps and work on eating clean for 6 days in a row. Once you've been clean for a while, chances are, those cravings will subside. I agree that it is time to get obsessed!!! :) Someone ( was it Cheryl?) posted an idea that has worked for many when they have cravings: when you feel like you just HAVE to eat a specific something, take it, put it in a ziploc bag and put it in the freezer. On your free day, take out all of your junk and decide if you really still want it. Chances are, just looking at it will change your mind. Try it for a week and see if it works. And remember you can e-mail any of us when you need a little nudge. YOU CAN DO THIS GARY!!! You have to have faith in yourself and in us to help you get through it. Keep us posted!
Hugs, Jen
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (34 posts) at 09:49 AM
One of my favorite quotes is by Dr. Phil "you can't change what you don't acknowledge"...I think the acknowledging part is harder than the working out..
In addition to writing your challenge goals, keep a daily list of behaviors you want to change & check them off as you do...
Ask yourself everday "How will I make this (CHALLENGE/DAY/WORKOUT) different?
Remember this challenge isn't just about losing...it is also about gaining a new you...
Denise
YOU CAN DO IT!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1403 posts) at 10:28 AM
Gary -
Firstly, know that you are not the only one who is disappointed by their results after multiple challenges. I am personally disappointed that I am not in the shape I have pictured as my goal yet. The awful truth is that if we are not COMPLETELY committed to the plan, it will not yield results. It is so simple, yet so difficult to do at times. Nutrition is the most difficult part for me. I also try to make excuses by drawing others into it; my husband went out and bought junk so I blame him for my eating it??? What is with us? It IS about making that decision and sticking with it NO MATTER WHAT. I find if I let myself cheat "every once in a while", then every once in a while gets to be more often. Finally I realize that I am only getting in a few good clean days of eating per week. And no matter how much effort you put into your workouts, if you don't have the eating component under control, you will NOT get results.
GOALS....I find that I do much better if I have defined goals and stick with them. That is why challenges are good for me. I am also better at being accountable to other people - more so than just myself. If I could just hold myself accountable to myself, well I guess that would be my crossing of the abyss. Have I done it yet...no, sorry to say I have not. But have I given up trying? HELL NO. I am setting my head straight and going to work around or get rid of the obstacles that are standing between me and my goal. I know you can do it, too. Set your goals, Gary, know that you are a valued person and you should treat yourself as such. Don't let yourself down by not doing Challenge 11 100%. YOU CAN DO IT! I have faith in you!!!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (104 posts) at 10:44 AM
Gary,
I'll be glad to help. I'll contact you. I can't wait to see you pull this off. I know the desire is in your heart, and I know you have the persistence to pull it off. Let's go, bud!
Yours in fitness,
Larry
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1014 posts) at 10:58 AM
Gary, Stop thinking thoughts of failure!! Begin right now to think thoughts of success!! When you change your thoughts you will change your life!! Believe in yourself!!! Believe you can do it!!
Food addictions can be stopped! I was addicted to sugar for years, and I mean really addicted!!! The secret is that you have to want a new healthy body more then you want all that junk food!!! You Can Do It!!! I Know You Can!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by averismommy (197 posts) at 11:11 AM
Gary....you CAN absolutely do it. Speaking from the biggest carbohydrate addict EVER born, I know how hard it can be. What I had to do was to make that commitment and never look back. I KNEW I was going to WANT it. Making the choice to not have something when you want it so bad is difficult. So I still wanted it....I just chose not to have it. I know you can do it. I KNOW you can.
PM coming your way once Averi goes down for a nap.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer (13 posts) at 11:14 AM
I am married to a man who can basically eat whatever he wants and not gain weight. He is obviously blessed with a great metabolism. He will sit in front of me and eat an entire bag of potatoe chips and drink beer knowing full well that I am struggling to lose weight.
So what I wanted to say is: Do this for YOU! You decide what to eat, for YOURSELF. I am really sorry that your wife is not more supportive of you. I know how that feels. But in the long run, my friend, you will be successful in the next 12 weeks because you choose to be. And we are all here for you.
So good luck, be strong, don't try to go crazy with skipping free days or adding workouts. Just be consistent and keep trying to do your best for yourself - one day at a time.
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (172 posts) at 12:26 PM
again, thank you very much for responding. Im going to print this out and put it in my training folder!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 12:36 PM
Listen to Cheryl- she obviously knows what she's talking about. And if she's the biggest carbohydrate addict on the planet, then I must somehow have slipped to second place! If I can pass something up when I think I'll die if I just don't have it (I felt tears well up inside me last week when I said no to some homemade cookies but I still said no), then you absolutely can do this! PM me if you want to chat.
Hugs, Jen
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (43 posts) at 12:57 PM
Your reason is a beautiful little boy who needs you.
Cameron needs you to be there as he grows up. He needs you to show him how to catch a baseball. He needs you to explain to him that you don't bring in your closer in a non-save situation.
He needs you to show him that he doesn't need food to know he's loved.
He needs you to be there for his first broken heart.
He needs you to be there the day his son is born, so his dad can tell him it's okay to cry tears of joy.
He needs you to show him what it means to be a champion.
Nobody, your wife, family, friends, BFL buddies, or the president of the United States is more important than him.
You are worth of this transformation Gary. You are a worthwhile person, and your son loves you unconditionally. He believes you can do anything in the world.
Stick his picture on the front of your training journal. He's your reason. He knows you can do this.
And so do we.
We got yer back man. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 02:02 PM
Wow blemt! I don't know about Gary, but I'm weeping! Everyone with a child, family, or both needs to print that out and keep it close by. You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for such a wonderful post. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (172 posts) at 02:05 PM
yes I am taken aback! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (951 posts) at 02:08 PM
I PM'd you. I REALLY, REALLY want to see you do this. :)
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by raindrop (17 posts) at 03:19 PM
Tiger, as Ursula said, commit to eating clean until your free day. Maybe the idea of clean eating 12 weeks (much less the rest of your life) seems overwhelming. I found that (for me) initially when I promised to just eat clean until my free day, it was easier. After my first free day, I didn't feel all that great. The next week my free day was a free meal. Again, after eating clean all week, then having that "unauthorized food", I felt bad. I think you will find, that the longer you eat clean, the less you will want the forbidden fruit, because you will feel great. Although that "free day" is still an authorized option. You can do it. Maybe you need to take baby steps at first.
I know my weaknesses. I can't have anything tempting in the house. It just won't work.
Does your wife REALLY know how you feel about this? Ask her to help you, tell her how bad you want this. Any time you feel weak, come here, there will be plenty of support.
As for boys (and I'm sure girls for that matter), Blemt's got it right. I have two wonderful boys, ages 17 and 14. Their father is and means the world to them, unfortunately he is not here. This summer, I want us to be at the pool and for all of their friends to say "dude, is THAT your mom?" I want them to be proud of me, and that is more important to me than any snickers bar.(of course not to mention the health benefits) You have the power to change.........baby steps.....and as my oldest, 17 year old, varsity swim team member and strongest supporter, with 5.6% body fat tells me...
IT FEELS GOOD WHEN YOU DO IT RIGHT! Hang in there.
Rhonda
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (141 posts) at 03:44 PM
I just finished the book "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey. For those of you who watch Oprah, it is her most recent book club selection.
Anyway, it is about the author's time in rehab for drug/alcohol addictions. Now, I know food addiction is not as deadly as drugs, but in reading the book, I can see the nature of addictions are extremely powerful...no matter what the addiction happens to be. It takes great dedication to defeat them.
I think everyone should read this book.
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1403 posts) at 06:38 PM
Blemt...oh, my, you brought me to tears!! Beautiful and very valid!! Thank you!!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 07:24 AM
time to check in again......I need your current weight
and your numbers by 9 p.m. tonight if you want those 2 extra points.
snowboardingfairy
sunshine
Mellie
GetInShape
biogen
cherylb
motochick
please PM me.
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 11:22 AM
I gained a pound but I feel like I've thinned out even since last week. My muscles are starting to feel really solid already. Will a pound gained hurt the team? It's not about the weight, is it?
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 11:26 AM
your progress is always the top priority.......right?
it is not about the weight.....if you feel better and your muscle definition is coming along....that's most important!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 11:38 AM
I was with you biojen, I gained a pound (.74 lean and .26 fat) but I feel much thinner and leaner than a week ago so I am really not going to worry about it for this week.
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 11:49 AM
As for my points, I can check in now. I never missed a workout, I ate clean ALL 7 days (even when we went to dinner at a friend's house and she put out warm fresh-baked cookies and ice cream!). I also got in my water EVERY day. I've been filling up a jug in the fridge to a line I marked to be 10 cups. I make sure I drink everything in it by dinner time and I don't include in the total any hot tea or protein shakes I drink. Anything after dinner is extra fluids which can only be better. Although I'm running to the bathroom every 25 minutes. My students are always asking me where I'm going!
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (549 posts) at 07:30 AM
Is there a benifit to eating before LB/UB workouts? Again this morning I tried eating before hand, and now I just have a tummy ache. I am going to let my food settle a bit, but seems easier for me to go with out. All I had was a bit of oatmeal w/ff milk.
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 07:39 AM
I always try to have some protein about 30 minutes before I go.
Body for Life Forum Message by averismommy (197 posts) at 10:38 AM
I never once ate before working out when doing my challenge. I have since done it a couple of times and I felt sick both times too! I'm thinking it is because I ate carbs. If I do have to eat before working out again, I'm going to try just a protein shake.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1014 posts) at 10:48 AM
I sometimes will have a protein shake before a workout. But I will usually wait until after my workout to have my protein shake.
Hugs,
Sylvia
Body for Life Forum Message by jholley (10 posts) at 10:52 AM
averismommy said:
I never once ate before working out when doing my challenge. I have since done it a couple of times and I felt sick both times too! I'm thinking it is because I ate carbs. If I do have to eat before working out again, I'm going to try just a protein shake.
Body for Life Forum Message by jholley (10 posts) at 10:52 AM
averismommy said:
I never once ate before working out when doing my challenge. I have since done it a couple of times and I felt sick both times too! I'm thinking it is because I ate carbs. If I do have to eat before working out again, I'm going to try just a protein shake.
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (281 posts) at 08:38 AM
I have been off of my challenge for 2 weeks with a bad sprained ankle. Should I just continue on or start a new challenge? I have my own little challenge going on right now too for the holidays which ends in less than 2 weeks. I'm trying to get back into a pair of jeans that I want to wear for one of the parties we are going to. So, what should I do? I'm using Thanksgiving day as a free day, but will most likely workout when I get home that evening. My only problem is, even though I love doing lunges (great exercise) I still can't do them because of lack of range of motion in my ankle still. Any suggestions on what I should do? I haven't really done so great on this challenge anyway with trying to move (packing, moving and unpacking).
Thanks. Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 08:53 AM
I have the same thing...only shoulder (rotator cuff injury).....hell no, I didn't stop my challenge
I work around it....I can't add weight to my upperbody workout (just too painfull).....I keep the weight where it is and just add reps...I still get a decent workout ..... good think my upper body was in better shape than anywhere else...so I've concentrated on lower body, cardio & abs.
I get in only 1 upperbody workout a week, I just make it count....takes me about an hour and 15 minutes to complete it.
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (281 posts) at 09:58 AM
Thanks. I have had recent problems with my left shoulder, but I'm able to use weights again and did 30 pushups night before last without my shoulder hurting, so that's progress. I hate that I can't jog/run in place, I can't jump/jump rope or jumping jacks and can't even ride my bike right now. It's just not my month right now...lol. I do have a good legs and back routine where I combine upper and lower body. It makes for an awesome workout.
Take care and have a great holiday week. Don't eat too much and don't stress. Just enjoy it.
Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (136 posts) at 08:54 AM
Alright Team, How ya doing?!?!?!?
I need to get everyone's new and improved weight for this week and your points by this evening!
I have to admit, however, I had a less than stellar week, I just lost my motivation for a few days in the middle . . . I'm amazed that I even lost the 1/2 lb that I did. But I'm on for this week (Free day Thursday, of course), no more screwing around. I've got goals damn it and being lax just isn't gonna get me there!
The plan for me today is to try and make the baby hike today . . . try because I need to call the Peditrician here in a few minutes when they open cause Megan's having some issues with milk products . . . she's underweight already . . . Dad's genes, not mine! . . . and she's not eating very much . . . so I we may go in to the office and miss the hike . . . . .. . . but I will be doing, for sure, Spinning class tonight.
In addition, I'm going to be all over my water today and food is only EFL.
I need to make up the additional 1/2 I should have last at least lost last week and get this weeks pound too. I'd hoped to be hooping it up that I was into double digit loss total this week, but I just sabotaged myself for some reason, unclear to me yet.
I hope you're all doing well and kicking butt!!!
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by Tri-girl (9 posts) at 10:54 AM
Hi Team -
I had a pretty good week - though I think I am going to have to give up alcohol. I have been using my free day for social occasions and it really messes me up for 1-2 days afterwords. I feel awful and it is a struggle to eat clean.
Laurie - I hope your daughter is feeling better - it is hard when they aren't feeling well. This week will be better and a 1/2 pound is a 1/2 pound! Much better than a gain!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Debbie
Body for Life Forum Message by Kari (243 posts) at 01:51 PM
hey all....
so i finished my first challenge on sunday(yesterday)...and well..last week was like..AHHHHH...i am soo ashamed of myself...i let the team down and i'm sorry....its like i was sooo happy to be finishing but i totally lost control on wednesday night....i tried..but i had ZERO motivation to stay on BFL....it was horrible...i'm sorry..i promise i will make up for it this week....already had a great UBWO for day 1 of C2 with my boyfriend...it was great cuz last ngiht he was complaingin that this BFL thing wasn't going to make him sore...but after today's workout he can't say anything because the workout kicked his ass...it was beautiful!!!
so...i'm ready to hit it hard for the last 2 weeks of this mini challenge...
Laurie- you see the leaf's kick ass on sat night against atlanta?????
keep up the great work team...
luv k.
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (654 posts) at 09:11 AM
Congrats to Cheryl and the rest of the group for making the top 6!!! Good job and best of luck on the million bucks!!!!
We are all rooting for you!!!
Keep Pump'n
Rob'n
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (310 posts) at 03:57 PM
WAY TO GO CHERYL!! :) Good to see you up there! :)
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by averismommy (197 posts) at 05:39 PM
THANK YOU!!!! I feel so incredibly honored every single day to have been chosen. And I thank you all for your neverending support.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1014 posts) at 06:32 PM
Congratulations Cheryl!!!! I knew you would do it!!! I am so happy for you!!! We all love you Cheryl!!! I wish you all the best!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (128 posts) at 06:36 PM
Well done! You look fantastic!
Can I be cheeky and ask what exercises you do for your back? I'm really not feeling anything after I've performed my sets.
Thanks!
Jules x
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 09:20 AM
My husband insists that if I’m using Betagen, I need to go through a loading phase or it is just a waste of money as the creatine won't work. He says that your ATP stores have to be topped off with a loading phase and then you can just take the recommended daily dose. I took the regular dose and by the third day, I felt like I had swallowed a cow I was so bloated. I know that it will go away when I stop but I’m worried about my progress pictures every two weeks. I feel enormous!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (6 posts) at 09:30 AM
I don't know about Betagen but Cell-Tech is a creatine formula that has a loading phase of 5 days.
It should tell you in the instructons if loading is needed.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 09:45 AM
I read that you don't have to "load" that they tell you that to sell more product, and honestly I started to take Betagen and could feel myself gain weight and get way bloated so becareful on taking too much. I am only taking it once now in the morning after my workout and I feel MUCH better....So I say don't load
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (951 posts) at 10:15 AM
what's loading?
I take Betagen, jsut started with it again this morning. I don't get the bloated thing too bad, but I do notice that when I quit taking it then I usually drop about 3-5 pounds. As long as I know it comes off I don't worry about it.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (35 posts) at 10:18 AM
So does the Betagen help build muscle then?? When you go off it and loose is it muscle you loose?
I am not sure what the point of gaining only to loose it is??
Can someone explain please.
Also do you take Betagen before or after your workout?
Thanks.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 10:41 AM
Someone on the supplements forum said for those considering betagen or creatine to read this article:
http://www.skwigg.com/id53.html
It really is worth reading!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 10:44 AM
The reason I decided to take Betagen wasn't for the creatine for for the HMB and L-glutamine. I have been getting incredibly sore after my workouts, to the point where I have to work out again and my muscles are still killing me. Supposedly glutamine helps with muscle recovery and spares muscle when trying to lose body fat. The creatine causes you to store water in your muscles and unfortunately under your skin as well. So-to answer lovetorun's question, I believe that when you go off of Betagen, the weight you lose is the water weight that you were storing while your creatine stores were high.
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 10:45 AM
I've been adding Betagen to my post-workout protein shake although I'm not so sure that's the best way to take it. I'm new at this and still doing research and trial and error. I'll keep you posted on what I find out.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 10:47 AM
That is why I started taking the Cytovol, because it is specifically for muscle soreness and recovery WITHOUT the creatine!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 10:55 AM
Someone introduced me to Endurox yesterday as well. I may toss the Betagen. Please tell me more about Cytovol. You really like it?
Body for Life Forum Message by TC (46 posts) at 10:58 AM
If you're a female, don't bother with loading. The muscle you gain with betagen will not dissapear after you stop using it, the incresed "pump" you get while using it will go away a bit, but the muscles will stay.
Loading is only to help saturate the muscles faster.
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (35 posts) at 12:08 PM
Thanks for the info!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 01:36 PM
Biojen - hey Cytovol is another of EAS's products that has the Glutamine and other vitamins in it to help with muscle soreness and recovery. Gives you all the benefit of Betagen without the creatine. It taste pretty good. They recommend that you take it before and/or after workout. I take it at night before I go to bed and after my morning workout and I am not getting bloated anymore...thank God. It really helps with my recovery time too because I am working out intensely and get VERY VERY sore, now I am fully recovered by the time I have to work the muscle group again
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 01:56 PM
Thanks Mellie! Too bad I have an entire container of the Betagen sitting here. It's not cheap! :(
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 02:06 PM
I hear that! I went and bought one for me to keep at work and one for home to share with my boyfried at $55 a piece...I am kicking myself bigtime! I just told the boyfriend he has to take it even if it is giving him headaches...hows that for love!
Hehehehe
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 10:06 AM
I am at Week 3, Day 4 of my first challenge. I see an unbelievable difference from my week 0 photos (even great changes since my week 2 photos taken last Friday). I'm wondering if I can possibly be putting muscle on too quickly. I don't want to be too muscular at the end of the 12 weeks. Should I even worry about that? Cheryl Muhr says to workout like my life depends on it and I do- I grunt and pant and push myself through my UBWO and LBWO and can barely move those muscle groups the few days following. I love the solid feeling I'm getting in my muscles but I'm worried about bulking up too much. Do you think that when the body fat comes off at the end, my muscle size will even matter? Thanks in advance for any advice or support!
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (172 posts) at 10:08 AM
Jen
it is nearly impossible for women to get bulky. They lack the testosterone needed for it. Yes resistance training is the only way to re-shape your body, but also think of it as a fat burning process too! Don't worry about it, and enjoy the feeling in your muscles! :)
Gary
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (124 posts) at 10:10 AM
One word, NO! Muscle burns fat. Keep those muscles coming. Your female muscles will not be bulky or big! They will increase in density and strength. You will love the end result! I can't wait to see your pictures.
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (73 posts) at 10:17 AM
Honestly, I would't worry about it, I'd be jumping for joy!! The truth of the matter is women bulking up "too much" muscle, is a myth. The fact that women have estrogen in their systems, keeps us from having the muscle bulking ability of men. That is because you build muscles of that size in the presence of testosterone. Just remeber-the more muscle you do have, the better the fat burning results will be.
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 10:53 AM
True, true. I know you're right- thanks. I guess I just wanted a little reassurance. One of my students today said "wow, miss- you're getting buff!" That was the best feeling in the world! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by averismommy (197 posts) at 11:03 AM
You look AMAZING! I also don't put on muscle mass as fast as I would like, so color me GREEN. As you lean out more and more, you won't be big and bulky....you'll be toned and ripped. I think you are one to watch.....I can't believe the change in your first two pics. You are doing EVERYTHING right!!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 11:19 AM
That means so much to me to hear from you Cheryl, thank you so much. I told you before but I'll say it again, YOU have been my inspiration from the start and I just might be buying a plane ticket to Colorado in January so I can meet you in person at the EXPO and show off my new bod! :) Maybe I'll post 3 week pics this Friday to show my progress.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1505 posts) at 12:10 PM
there's no such thing as putting on muscle too fast.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1888 posts) at 01:10 PM
I wish I could muscle on too fast!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1888 posts) at 01:35 PM
I just checked your profile - holy cow!!!! How did you loose so much weight in 2 weeks??? I can understand water, but the change is so visible. Actually what were you eating BEFORE starting BFL? That is such a significant change in 2 weeks; I'd like to be able to pull that off!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 01:54 PM
Basically before BFL, I was a carb addict and basically ate whatever. I actually only ate a few times a day, probably less calories than now but I NEVER drank water. My water intake consisted of a pot of coffee in the morning (with cream which was killing me) and maybe a soda or two in the evening. I think that's making a huge difference. Here I am in week 3 and I'm fitting into clothes I haven't worn in three years! I walked into class today and my students said "Wow, miss! You are really taking this challenge seriously!" I can't believe they are noticing already- this is all happening so fast, I'm just ecstatic at how I look and feel! I can't wait to see what is in store in the future. I'll post my week three pics on Friday. Perhaps knowing I have them the day after Thanksgiving will keep me from going crazy on my free day. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (53 posts) at 02:19 PM
First off, I checked your profile and you are doing an excellent job. Keep it up! You can't get too bulky so don't worry about it! Keep working hard as I can see you being a 2006 winner if you keep progressing at that rate. Good Luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (13 posts) at 02:19 PM
I can't believe the change! Im so jealous!!! keep up the good work!! Can't wait to see your next pictures. Averismommy was definiatly one of my inspirations so far, but I think you are gonna end up being one too. Congratulations on your progress!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 03:09 PM
girl please......I wanna know what kinda ab work your doing
Body for Life Forum Message by twinmom (263 posts) at 03:11 PM
You really do look amazing. Keep it up.
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 08:55 PM
Aw, now I'm blushing :P Talk about motivation... there's no way I could quit now! Thanks so much. You are all so generous with your compliments. I have been hitting my abs pretty hard. I can't wait for the fat to slide off to see what's under there! They have definitely gotten really strong over the past week. I've been doing weighted crunches using one side of the pulleys on the cable crossovers. I put maybe 130 pounds on there (if it's less than your body weight, there isn't anything to pull you back up after you crunch down), get down on my knees holding the bar behind my head, and crunch the weight to the floor. It's hard to describe but someone showed me and I just love it!! Maybe I can get someone to take a picture of it and I'll post it so you can see what I'm talking about. It feels like it's working but time will tell when I'm finally able to see what's hiding under there.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (350 posts) at 08:58 PM
YES! Quick!! Eat some chips!
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (73 posts) at 11:04 AM
I thought it would be nice to know who all is on team 3. We are suppose to be here to support one another. I would like to know a bit about all of you and your goals. I'll start. I'm 27, live in Colorado love to snowboard and love animals. My main goal is to tone up and feel great by the new year, how about you? So far gymbeamin' is the only person I've been in contact with, and although she's great the more friends the merrier.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 11:11 AM
girl, please I thought you saw the list.
we actually have a team of
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Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 11:17 AM
I'm here! I am new to the team as of last week! I am 35 and I completed the challenge back in 2002 and in the past 3 years put all of my weight back on. So, I am doin' it again and lovin' it! My goal is to get to 135 lbs. and 18-16% bodyfat. I LOVE Colorado and boyfriend and I go there often. We have lots of friends there too. We recently went and climbed up Mt. Sneffels in Ouray...that was awesome! SO I love to be outdoors and hiking mountains. I have 3 kids, a son who will be 18 in January if he is lucky, and twin 6 year old girls! I LOVE sports - FOOTBALL, go Cowboys (hate the Broncos....can we still be friends???? LOL) So that is me in a nutshell! I am glad to met ya...whats your name? I am Melissa!
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (73 posts) at 11:30 AM
hi melissa, my name is Hayke ("HIKA") I just did Mt sneffles in Sept. Aren't the blue lakes sooo beautiful???Me my father and fiance did a long loop from Morrison where I live to Crested butte into Delta, down to Montrose, into Ridgeway, through Ouray and into Pagosa Springs and up into Wolf Creek and then back home. It took 4 days and we hit up 5 different hot springs. It was great, the fall colors went off this year. We can definetly be friends, I hate the broncos too. I'm a raiders fan. Except when it comes to hockey, GO AV's!!!I absolutley hate the Stars and the Red Wings. So I see you live in NM, I've always wanted to go there, I've heard parts of it are really beautiful. Sweet, I'm glad to know we're on the same team. Now I can start sending you some mail :) It helps to have someone keeping my ass in check!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 11:38 AM
I just joined up last week as well. I am 33 and am a high school biology teacher in Tucson, Arizona. This is my first EAS challenge and I am on week 3, day 4. Doing great so far! I lost 8 pounds the first two weeks of the challenge but I've put on a pound this week. I just know it's muscle gain as I feel much thinner and my muscles are feeling stronger by the day. I have a daughter who will be three in February and between her and my growing internet business (I have an online store where I do custom favors & invitations), I stay pretty busy. Of course now that I have found BFL, that is playing a HUGE role in my life as well. You can see what I do on my planning period! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (73 posts) at 11:54 AM
Welcome biojen!! I too gained a pound, but lost 2% body fat. Scales are evil!! You have made so much progress, you look great. I admire that you teach H.S that can't be easy, especially w/ everything else you seem to juggle. This is my first challenge in 5 yrs. I will be getting married this April on the beach, and that is the driving force that keeps me going. I plan on living BFL forever, I'm convinced it is the most sensible and effective way to be healthy. It has been a huge mood lifter for me as well. Any how, feel free to IM me any tasty recipes or ideas you may have, and I will do the same. Have a great day--Hayke
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (73 posts) at 11:55 AM
GO TEAM 3!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (38 posts) at 12:40 PM
WOO-HOO! I feel the success already! Can you believe I've gotten 3 family members to join me in BFL this past week? And the week of Thanksgiving too! Our whole family has basically agreed to let me make substitutes for all of the traditional (traditionally tasty but fattening) Thanksgiving foods so that we can start a healthier future together! Talk about something to be thankful for. :) Now you can see what I do on my lunch hour too! I'm addicted- but for once in my life it isn't to sugar! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (73 posts) at 12:54 PM
That's awesome that you're getting so much support from the family. I know that feeling of being addicted to sugar...bad news! What great moral support to have everyone do this with you. I don't get discouraged, but the only REAL support I have comes from tracker. My man is supportive but his attitude is "whatever, I love you how you are now" which is sweet, but not motivating.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (987 posts) at 03:57 PM
I have just noticed today that walking around in 3" heels is good for my calve muscles....with each step I can feel the flexing.
does that mean I don't have to do calve raises at the gym tonight?
yeah, I didn't think so.
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (31 posts) at 04:13 PM
Ok, yes it is Monday, but it's been a great Monday. I love all of the compliments from all of you on this forum, but it means a lot more from somebody that has no idea that you're doing body for life. So I was doing my upper body workout this afternoon and some random guy (not completely random since I see him a couple times a month at the gym) but he says to me "you're really looking buff". How's that for a compliment. It made my day. Not only that, but I also think that I'm finally starting to be able to see my abs (the lower ones that used to be covered by the spare tire!). And finally, I have to wear a tie to work and I do my workouts over my lunch break. So I was gettign dressed to go back to work and I almost needed somebody to help me get my tie back on. Now that's a great workout. Maybe Thanksgiving week won't be so bad after all! Happy Monday to me and all of you too.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rkreider (65 posts) at 04:18 PM
Congrats on your compliment!!! I can't wait to get there. Have a great rest of the day:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (69 posts) at 04:45 PM
Right on! Everyone loves a compliment (especially not coming from a bunch of crazy flirtatious women but a stranger)!
Don't you love it when you are so exhausted from the workout you can barely move! I don't know about you but it makes me feel ALIVE!
Body for Life Forum Message by buffb4long (8 posts) at 06:29 PM
Sounds like you had a GREAT day. Congrats!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1014 posts) at 10:28 PM
Congratulations on your compliment!!! It's a wonderful feeling!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Rkreider (65 posts) at 04:15 PM
Hello I have heard good and bad about starting out taking supplements and