Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (41 posts) at 05:46 AM
I have been feeling a sharp pain in the tip of both shoulders that doesn't seem to be going away... Most of the time I can't feel anything.. but every now and then (like rolling over in bed) it will really shoot pain through-out my body. My shoulder excersizes seem to not be helping at all.
Has anyone else had this kind of problem and does anyone know if it will eventually go away? At this point.. It doesn't look like it. I may just have to have a doctor look at it.
-Ed-
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (344 posts) at 07:03 AM
Ed, I'm not a doctor, but I suggest to go see one, and put off your shoulder exercise, if that hurts or makes your condition worse. Have you tried ibuprofen?? I have suffered a few minor injuries in my BFL journey, and I just took some time off for whatever hurt, and that helped. Good luck~ Kana
Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (41 posts) at 07:10 AM
Thanks Kana.. I use ibuprofen but it doesn't seem to help.. Yeah, I am going to go see a doctor about the issue.. I mean.. My shoulder isn't in constant shooting pain but there is always a dull pain 24/7.
-Ed-
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (70 posts) at 07:21 AM
I hope the doctor can help, but if he/she can't, or even worse just prescribes anti inflammatories and rest (as has happened to me in the past) I'd recommend finding a good osteopath, chiropractor, or sports physio. There's always a reason for these things and often GP's don't have the specialist knowledge to properly diagnose and treat these issues.
I hope it gets sorted out soon.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (41 posts) at 07:27 AM
Thanks for the advise. I'll look into it.
-Ed-
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 02:15 PM
Hi,
Ibuprofen does not work for me until I take 800 mg. :):) I usually take that amount of ibuprofen after hitting the wake face first at 22 mph behind my buddy's boat! Oh, make that the 2nd or third face plant!
Have you tried lower weights? My left shoulder has something wrong where there is no pain but it just gives out completely. I also notice it when driving and I rest my left on the window. It is a soreness that alwasy seems tobe there. I went to less weight and it seems to help. I am going to the doctor in January for it but it is taking a number (a backseat) to my calf and abdomen problems. So, go tot he doctor and try less weights.
Body for Life Forum Message by annie1104 (264 posts) at 02:23 PM
I had the same problem. Found out that I was trying to do lateral raises with too much weight. These muscles don't require a lot of weight. As soon as I gave my shoulders a rest and went to less weight, the pain went away. I would still see a doctor for the pain, but the above advice about reducing your weights is good advice!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (179 posts) at 02:52 PM
I have trouble with my rotator cuff. It hurts when I do lateral raises, but then gives off a dull pain every once in a while.
I would definitely see a doc. I try to do front raises instead. Anything that makes it flair up is probably not good, so maybe take a shoulder break until you get into a doc.
Body for Life Forum Message by wwiddler (3 posts) at 05:17 PM
I would like to incorporate some yoga into my schedule. Does any one have suggestions on best times, after which work out day is more efficient? Any one currently doing yoga? and which type do you see best results?
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (126 posts) at 05:35 PM
I do Bikram-the room is heated to 105-108 degrees. You go through the same series of poses (called asanas). The heat really relaxes your muscles, as well as helps your body detoxify itself. I love to do this at the end of my day, so I can go home and get the best nights sleep ever! It leaves you feeling challenged, renewed, and refreshed. It really helps to tone your body. My man thought yoga would be a piece of cake and went with me. He later admitted how challenging he found it( "they make it look easy") it is a mind/body/soul experience definetly worth looking into. I don't count it as any particular part of BFL, I do it in addition to my a.m workout. I have a fused spine and this helps me so much. I lived in chronic pain for 3 years, and medicine couldn't do what yoga and BFL has for me. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by wwiddler (3 posts) at 06:01 PM
Thanks, I have done bikram to a tape before and loved it (We live near Telluride, so no real certified teachers). I hear people raive about its cure for back pain, and I can always use a little of that. I have made my guy try it also. What a sight. I think he's afraid if he gets limber he can't use the excuse that he can't put lotion on his own back any longer. We are both snowboarders also, so that is my main reason I want to incorporate some sort of streatching techniques. It is helpful to know what time of day works best. Thanks for the info, I feel like I want to run home and do something right now! Hope your enjoying the Colorado heat waive!
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (126 posts) at 06:47 PM
LOL- I'm sweating in this heat. I'm jealous-love Telluride :) Hope this snow keeps coming-man what a season so far! I've got 17 days in already and I'm begging for more :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 03:25 PM
I've read/heard that not all protein powders are created equal; there are some better than others, ie. body more readily absorbing them. Is this true? If so, why?
How can you tell if one is more superior than another? Please don't tell me price :-)
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 03:37 PM
Well it is said that whey protein isolate is the highest quality.
Most lower priced protein powders (sorry it is based on price) are a mix of isolates, concentrates, and peptides.
If you are not lactose intolerant I dont see the benefit of buying a pure isolate.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 04:32 PM
Thanks chuck. I'm not lactose intolerant (as far as I know) but I purchased one that is on the lower end but not just because of price, its the one that I like the taste of best.
I don't know isolates, concentrates & peptides. Its 100% whey protein, no soy, wheat or casen proteins. Mean anything at all?
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 04:34 PM
You would have to look at the ingrediants to see. I use Optimum Nutrition 100% whey and it contains isolates, concentrates, and peptides but it seems to be working great for me.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 04:53 PM
Mine is Ultimate Nutrition. I've read Designer Whey is a superior one.
Looking at the ingredients I didn't see anything you were referring to as far as the isolates, concentrates, peptides - its all a foreing language to me LOL.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 05:23 PM
Is it this?
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (17 posts) at 05:24 PM
I'm new to protein powders and I started with Designer Whey since it was a name I recognized when I got to the store. I was SCARED that it would taste pretty funky but it's pretty good. I know you asked more about quality, but for me it didn't matter if it was high quality if I could not choke it down. My kids LOVE the Chocolate Designer Whey (though I told them today I did not get it for THEM!)
Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 05:37 PM
Chuck - yes it is.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 05:51 PM
Ingrediants listed on the back of the bottle:
Premium Ultra and Microfiltrated Whey Protein Concentrate, Crystalline Fructose, Soy Lecithin
I hate to say this but those ingrediants look pretty crappy for a whey protein powder. And I cant believe they put any type of soy in a whey product.
Do they not list ingrediants on the label? I know you live in Canada, the laws might be different.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 05:59 PM
Yeah, thats it. So its time to switch?
Okay I'm a stupido, don't know the difference. Is Desinger Whey that great.
Te, he, not only am I dummie but now I'm asking for someone to do my homework too? Is that a bad thing?
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 06:05 PM
LOL, I dont mind. I enjoy researching it.
Designer whey looks much better. Optimum Nutrition is another very good product that is the same price as Designer. Do you buy locally or online?
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (145 posts) at 07:30 PM
Honestly I hate Designer, I don't think it mixes well or tastes good. I am going to try Optimum cause I have read and heard good things about it. Good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 09:52 PM
February 20 - Pisces - I'm a true fish. I recently had my charts read and it's official...I'm a sappy, soft-hearted, maleable water person! :-D
Miss Fit, your birthday is the same date as my daughter's
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (305 posts) at 10:25 PM
July 21st. A true Cancer but on the cusp of Leo. (food, home, family)
My son is a Capricorn born Dec. 30th.
And my man is somewhat controversial - Feb. 19 often says it is Pisces but others say it is Aquarius.
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 10:12 PM
I like your hair just as it is.
I do know how it feels to get tired of the same hair though.
I was trying to grow my hair long and realized it just didn't look good on me.
So, I went into the bathroom and chopped it all off! :-D
I figured if I screw it up at least I can't blame the hair dresser.
I've been trimming it on my own ever since and loving it!
Have fun! It's just hair and it will grow back!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (196 posts) at 05:08 AM
Results posted. The pictures were taken after 4 applications. I'm not sure if I like the color or not. I guess I'm just not used to seeing me with color:P It was certainly easy to use. The smell could be a bit much but over all it was a great product. I think I'm going to try something different for my next pictures (in 6 weeks). I haven't decided what just yet but it will be another experiment.
Thanks everyone for your input! Let me know what you think.
*~Jen~*
Body for Life Forum Message by anavywife (169 posts) at 06:18 AM
I think it looks pretty good, it does seem to look a little on the orangey side though. Guess I never noticed the orange tint since Im not fair skinned. Overall it looks good and just gives you subtle glow, nothing drastic, just right.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:49 AM
Lots of soap opera drama here that is for sure, but both you and Dustin running and "removing" yourself only makes you look guilty. We all didn't do anything wrong...and since I feel so strongly on this issue, I refuse to go away, I refuse to run and hide, I refuse to remove myself, or create a new profile. I can take all that these uptight people want to dish out. We are all different and as such I will continue to be who I am, a fun loving harmless flirt. The problem here is that THEY have lost focus on what BFL is about....positivity...not negativity, and for them that is all they care to focus on. Not me, I am kicking ass on my program, I have made some amazing friends that I will probably have for life...I've had a ton of fun here and plan on continuing to do so under my original profile name....I will continue to encourage, motivate and inspire...I will continue to feel heart ache for those who are struggling or hurting, or even fighting for their life like Julie right now at this moment. Life is short and I won't run from it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 10:54 AM
well then, you go girl !!
so, your kicking ass in your program ?
my week 12 was a standstill week.
just looking forward to challenge 2...on Jan 2nd, if anyone wants to come along for the ride...you know I'll keep it intresting.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:57 AM
I saw you are doing the mini challenge with Crone, me too, remember you and I are teamin' up on this next challenge! We're gonna be two sexy hot mama's come summer time! Look out!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 11:01 AM
they wouldn't dare be brave enough to put US on the same team........
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 11:04 AM
I don't think people here know how motivated we are...Hell, Im an Aries, I don't know how to anything half way! I'm like a machine at this point! No cravings, working out like an animal, drinking tons of water, supplementing to a T.....I don't think I have ever been so driven in my life....I think these people talking down to us too has only fueled my fire...they claim that WE don't "GET" BFL....hell I AM BFL, I LIVE EAT and SLEEP BFL!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (41 posts) at 12:30 PM
Agent... I'd join you for C2 but my doesn't start until Jan. 23. But, I won't be far behind you. And I expect C2 to be the best for me.
-Ed-
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 01:38 PM
Jitter, I believe challenge 2 will be the best for you too. Now, you have the knowledge you didn't possess in challenge 1......and having the knowledge is half the battle.
Body for Life Forum Message by doc (2 posts) at 09:42 AM
I live south of Hannover(EXPO 2000) in germany and stereotypes are that we are eating Sauerkraut, dont laugh, and try to be perfect and are "accurate"...I am only accurate,lol, like to joke and laugh, be not perfect (especially with my training). We have cold winters ( -20° Celsius-not every year! and hot summers ( up to 38° C.).. and we are more friendly and hearty (right word ?) than most think of.
Merry cristmas
Frank/ doc for orthopedics and else..
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 09:49 AM
Frohe Weihnachten!
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (251 posts) at 02:05 PM
I live in St Pete, Fl and here are some facts from me:
YES - it is God's waiting room as everyone suspects!!
There is absolutely NO time of the year that we do not have entire civilizations that visit us and crowd the streets going slow while I am trying to get to work.
I have personally witnessed snow flakes so I don't care what ya'll say, IT GETS DARN COLD DOWN HERE!!! What can I say, my blood is thin LOL!!
I am a hop skip and a jump away from the beach, Bush Gardens and Disney.
But it is a bitch to drive out of the state!
We do have the best citrus and nothing beats fresh squeezed orange juice from the oranges in your backyard.
And nothing beats a sunset on the beach every day!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (218 posts) at 02:40 PM
Sorry crone, I lived in Cleveland since I was born and couldn't wait to get out! (anywhere up there is too darn cold for me!)
I moved to Clover, SC (huh? where?) A small town outside of Charlotte, NC with about 4000 people...
-we pass cows, horses, sheep, and a donkey on a daily basis
- less than two miles from my house is a pair of domestic zebras (really!)
- I often have the YMCA gym all to myself - one great perk even if the gym is tiny!
- Walmart is a weekly shopping trip down here
- if you're hungry there's BBQ, BBQ, and did I mention there's BBQ?
- I will be driving 80 miles to get some decent feta cheese for Christmas!
But it's a wonderfully safe place to raise children, real estate and taxes are an absolute steal, and the people are awesome - polite in every way!!
Body for Life Forum Message by little miss fighter (35 posts) at 04:47 PM
Ok, stereotypes of Scottish people and my country?!
Can I first just say that Scotland is NOT in England, we are in fact all part of Great Britain along with Northern Ireland and Wales! It's like a Canadian being called an American..doesn't always go down too well!
1. We do not chase haggis in the highlands! "Haggis" cannot run. I'm sure it might have been able to when it was part of all the animals it used to once be a part of but not as a haggis!
2. We do not all eat haggis (it's actually really gross and only a handful of people I know eat it!)
3. We do not all have ginger hair. In fact true ginger hair i.e. wiry, bright orange coloured hair is quite rare.
4. The men do not all wear kilts (or skirts as they are known to others!) This is actually a shame as a kilt is about the sexiest thing a guy can wear, yummy! Far better at a wedding than a suit.
5. Most of us have never even seen a real caber, nevermind tossed one.
6. Lots and lots of Scottish have never seen the highlands as it takes a bit of travelling to!
7. We are not all drunks..some are, some aren't!
Some true things about Scotland.
1. It is cold! The summers are pretty crappy here and the winters can get very cold.
2. It does rain. Again the summers bring a fair amount of the wet stuff from the sky.
3. It is a gorgeous country. If you go up North it's beautiful. Rolling green and purple hills with lovely brooks and rivers...gorgeous in any weather. You can stay in lovely inns with crackling fires and breathtaking scenery. http://www.visitscottishheartlands.com/main/gallery/index.cfm
I honestly do not work for the Scottish Tourist Board...I just think my country is a bit special.
Yx :)
Body for Life Forum Message by 3D (34 posts) at 06:28 PM
I forgot to mention that right here in my own town was where the very first movie was made. Thomas Edison's work was done here in West Orange and they filmed "The Great Train Robbery" in the reservation. In addition, how could I forget the famous people from here. Some of you may be either too young or too old or just not into celebs but here they are: David Cassidy, Ian Zeiring (from 90210), Michael Pitt (from Dawson's Creek and some movies), and Scott Wolf (Party of Five). Scott wolf was a friend of my brother's and I think I babysat for him once. Oh yeah, Derek Jeter's parents live a mile from me (or at least they did). We have practice rink for the New Jersey Devil's.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 06:49 PM
Alrighty ...
I live in SLC, but I've only been here a year, so I'm not an expert. Here are my Utah/Salt Lake City observations:
Polygamy: It exists, but the polygamous families who live commune-style are not recognized by the "Mormon" church, or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The polygamous families commonly thought of live in southern Utah and a sister town in northern Arizona, and they are part of the FLDS church, run by a man who has been on the lamb for two years now. There are some polygamists who live in the "mainstream" parts of Salt Lake, but you only here about them when they make the news or write letters to the editor.
True stereotype: This is a very conservative state.
False belief about this place that really aggravates me: That the two major newspapers, The Salt Lake Tribune and The Deseret Morning News, both belong to the LDS Church. This is absolutely false! The Deseret is church-owned; The Tribune is owned by a Texan, same guy who owns The Denver Post.
True stereotype: Compared to other places I've lived, including Nebraska and South Carolina, this is a very "white" state. There is little racial diversity. It's increasing quite a bit as more people from California and Nevada move here to escape the crazy home prices (which are getting crazy here, too,) and take advantage of hot jobs.
Falsehood: The Great Salt Lake is not attractive. It is stinky, boggy, gross. And it is shrinking. It also has hyper dangerous levels of mercury, so much so that there's a warning about hunting and eating waterfowl from the lake.
Falsehood: You CAN drink alcohol here, it's just a little bit more difficult than normal. Bars are called "clubs," and you have to be a member (pay a one-time cover charge), or be a member's guest, or just be cute enough to get in. The beer is 3.2 beer. In restaurants, you have to sit in specific places to drink wine or hard liquour.
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 07:24 PM
I've lived in 4 provinces in Canada. Here's my take on them:
New Brunswick;
True:
*There is a LOT of salmon fishing and fishing in general going on there!
*It is cold...no matter where you live in the province! There's water surrounding it and running through it
*People do have parties in their kitchens...it's closest to the cold beer
*Donald Sutherland is from there
*People really are friendlier in the east coast
*We do have ski-doo races on the rivers in the winter
*Most people drink a lot!
*Often times you have to shovel your way out your front door
False:
*We all speak French! Even though NB is the only officially bilingual province, most people speak English
That's all I can think of right now, but I'm sure more will come to me later
Quebec:
True:
*The streets are made smaller than the width of a car :-D
*There are signs that say, "You just missed your exit" :-D
*The drivers are all crazy no matter what city you live in
*When I lived there, you could borrow anybody's ID showing that you were 18 and get into a bar because the legal drinking age was 18 and at the time Quebec didn't have an official of-age card
*You can't order a milkshake...it is not a unversal understanding. They do actually call it a Lait Frappe
False:
*I didn't live there long enough to figure out the falsehoods!
Alberta:
True:
*People drive their ski-doos to work and there is designated parking at the mines (I worked in northern Alberta)
*The road ends in Fort McMurray and you have to wait until winter when the river freezers over to drive any further north
*You can drive when you're 14
*There are huge tax breaks!
*Minimum wage at McDonald's in 2002 was over $10/hr
*There's enough money floating around so that there is a full parking lot at the high school and kids own their own trucks
*There are a couple of other things that are true, but I don't want to get in trouble for saying them!
*It is gorgeous and peaceful at times
*The northern lights are worth visiting for
*The sun barely goes down in the summer and barely comes up in the winter
*Probably more than 50% Newfies
False:
*Can't think of any right now...I'll come back to this one
Ontario:
True:
*People in Toronto think they are the centre of the universe :-D
*You really can spot an outsider as soon as they speak! Easterners and Westerners have distinct accents!
*It really isn't the heat, it's the humidity!
*They really did call in the army to clean up a snow storm
False:
*You can wear shorts and t-shirts all year round in Toronto - not unless you've lived in northern Alberta or New Brunswick and have conditioned yourself to the cold
*There are a bunch of women running around topless (for those who don't know, it is legal to do so) - I've only seen it once and thought it was a man
*You can't swim in the lakes - you actually can but you have to make sure you read the notices posted stating the levels of fecal matter -blech!
There are a bunch of things I'm sure I forgot but this should get things going
:-D
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (109 posts) at 10:23 PM
I live in Philadelphia and whatever you've heard about it is probably true. But I love this big crazy city and have no plans on going anywhere. Everything happens in Philly and you can get anything at anytime. I'm all for convenience!!
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (624 posts) at 12:07 AM
Udenia
Is it liquid medication? If so, try heating up some milk for him, and slip it in..otherwise, you really don't have much choice than to try a medication syringe if you have one. Good luck hon, hang in there.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2078 posts) at 02:58 AM
I had to do that tonight, even had his hands pinned down and he still spit it out, the sides of his mouth, so it took me 4 hours to get him to get one tube of yogurt with the amoxicillin in it. I am wore out... anyway, I am speaking to the doctor tomorrow, if this keeps up, he might be back in the hospital with an IV.. Lets cross our fingers and hope that he got enough...
thanks everyone
Body for Life Forum Message by focusss (4 posts) at 12:00 PM
my husband and I met when I was 15 and he was 17. As lame as it sounds, we were both working at McDonald's. I knew he was the one for me back then and still do today (that was 23 years ago!.. We've been married 18). Our engagement really was nothing out of the ordinary (have to admit I was a bit dissappointed at the time) but through our ups and downs we have always come together stronger after the downs! He is my biggest supporter! Congratulations to you!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 09:33 AM
Gingerbread
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (179 posts) at 09:56 AM
Karla - too funny! Dirty hands (expecially bathroom hands) freak me out, so that's a good one!
Um.....snickerdoodles! Luckily no one really makes these anymore.
I lova da snickerdoodle!
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 10:00 AM
Okay, nothing can beat the seven layer bar! Eat at your own risk...you have been warned!
http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1610,154174-240207,00.html
I dont add the chopped nuts.
Body for Life Forum Message by J Parker (53 posts) at 10:10 AM
"Step away from the cookies" Isnt that what Jim Shelton says. I am trying to remember that in all of these Christmas Parties, if I could do the same for the egg nog.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 10:32 AM
a seven layer bar cookie
GREEEEEEEEAAAAAAAT.......just what I need
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (48 posts) at 10:36 AM
snickerdoodles
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 10:41 AM
Agent 69 said:
a seven layer bar cookie
GREEEEEEEEAAAAAAAT.......just what I need
LOL. I warned you! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (100 posts) at 10:59 AM
Kath- no one makes snickerdoodles anymore?? I just made 14 dozen of them, LOL. I went to a cookie party where everyone made 14dozen cookies and then we took home 14 dozen different cookies. The snickerdoodles won the taste contest, YUMMY!! My favorite is rocky road though. Haven't made it yet cause I KNOW I will eat all of it!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 11:00 AM
when I go into sugar shock.....I'll sent my Dr. bill to you Chuckie
Body for Life Forum Message by healthyme (51 posts) at 11:25 AM
Anything that's soft and chewy with chocolate chips in it sounds good to me!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Shannette22 (624 posts) at 12:38 PM
Oh, snickerdoodles are soooooo good! Honestly, I can't pic a favorite one. Everything everyone has listed is good!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (179 posts) at 12:50 PM
shkelly - 'ode to ye keeping the snickerdoodle spirit alive!
Oh how I love the doodle! I could have, and probably would have eaten all 14 dozen by myself. Usually, when I bake, I try to bake something I don't like....say like pineapple upside down cake.
Gingerbread would definitely come in second for me....then there is always white chocolate macadamia nut...or peanut butter choco chip....or...
STOP ME BEFORE I DO SOMETHING GUILT-WORTHY!!!! Kidding. Since it is only Day 1 for me, I better have more drive and determination than that!
Seriously, cookies and peppermint ice-cream are the holiday things I have to stay away from for fear of gorging...maybe I'll have a snickerdoodle or two on Christmas free day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 01:13 PM
Peppermint icecream! Thanks for reminding me!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:12 AM
I really wanted them to go undefeated...since I can't stand Miami and they are the only ones to have gone undefeated...I wanted that title removed! Oh well....
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (936 posts) at 10:28 AM
I'll give some props to Dree Brees; I'm also a Purdue Grad.
BUT THE COLTS LOST! BooooooHoooooo
BooooHooooooo Waaaaaaaaa!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (156 posts) at 10:33 AM
All I have to say is GO SKINS!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:38 AM
I am a Cowboy fan through and through...so you know I am hurting in a major way today over our loss....
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:38 AM
Loss, hell lets call it what it was ASS WHOOPING
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (936 posts) at 10:47 AM
Wait for the playoffs Mellie.
COLTS are going to the SuperBowl. :)
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (156 posts) at 10:50 AM
sorry Mellie about the woop ass. LOL its about time for us.
Have you heard the condition on the Dallas guy who landed on his head. Is he ok.
I know we lost one for the rest of the season due to a broken ankle.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:53 AM
I figured he broke his ankle it looked horrible...let me go look and see what I can find out on our guy....
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:56 AM
all it says is that they were going to take him to the hospital for evaluation last night...but that he has feeling in his lower body which is a great sign!
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (156 posts) at 10:57 AM
Good. I don't care what team or what player no one should get hurt but thats the game.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 11:00 AM
I agree, its a very dangerous sport and even if I hate a team I don't want to see anyone hurt badly...ever
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:24 AM
That's crazy, my co-worker was just telling me how over the weekend she put her baby in the car and her alarm went off so she turned it off threw the keys on the front seat, shut his door, went around to her door and it was locked! When she turned off her car alarm all the doors locked! Her baby freaked out started crying so hard he threw up...oh man, talk about a nightmare...it took over an hour and a half for AAA to come unlock her doors! She is going out today to get a Hide-a-key for her car!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2078 posts) at 03:39 PM
Yeah, I learned my lesson, I am having two copies made, one for my B/F that lives 5 minutes away and one to have outside somewhere, it scared the hell out of me, what if I was cooking?
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 03:47 PM
Come on Udenia, youre on BFL. You would just break down the door if you had to.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 09:24 AM
This is heartbreaking. Julie and her family will be in my prayers, my mother is the head of the local Christian Womens Group and is in charge of a nationwide prayer list...I will have her express the severity of the situation to her prayer group. Many will be praying...
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (179 posts) at 09:40 AM
Julie was the first person who gave me support when I found my first BFL road block. She and her family are in my heart and prayers.
Let's all muster up a ton of positive energy and hope and send it her way!
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 09:55 AM
There has been a new update to Julie's site. Her condition worsened overnight.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 09:56 AM
lungsforjuliewhitt.com
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (251 posts) at 12:07 PM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 01:14 PM
TTT
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 03:56 PM
Our prayers are with Julie's family.....
Body for Life Forum Message by focusss (4 posts) at 10:53 AM
Well, I'm at the end of week 3. Everything is going well, eating well, getting all the workouts in. I had my first free meal last night and treated myself to two pieces of fudge and two molasses cookies from the Christmas baking. Good Lord, what a mistake! I'm daydreaming about fudge this morning...I'm seriously CRAVING SUGAR TODAY! If I could shoot the stuff into my arm this morning I would! So far I'm trying to distract myself and have been good. I think this is what an addict must feel like when they go through withdrawal!!! checking through the coat pockets now for a sugarless piece of gum, anything.... lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (156 posts) at 10:55 AM
I know how you feel. I get that way too.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 10:58 AM
okay this might be a stupid question but is there a genetic reason why women crave chocolate so much? It just seems to me that women have a much harder time giving up the stuff.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:59 AM
It's a hormonal thing chuck! LOL
Seriously, go buy sugarless gum...I chew the stuff all the time when I crave sweets!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 11:14 AM
Eat a nutrion bar too...that helps satisfy the chocolate cravings for me!
Body for Life Forum Message by Moggie (596 posts) at 11:27 AM
I find drinking lots of water helps me or brushing my teeth. I know nothing will taste good after I brush my teeth.
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (126 posts) at 11:32 AM
I'm a recovering sugar addict myself, and getting off the sugar was one of the hardest aspects of this lifestyle. The amazing thing is that after about 1 month of really limiting only a small amount of sugar on my free day, I no longer craved it. Mood swings and eating compulsions were at bay. Amazing!! Even on the rare occasion I really crave it (usually monthly) I never go to town on it like I used to. I think my body is revolting:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 01:13 PM
Life is all about asses....
Your either covering it,
laughing it off,
kicking it,
kissing it,
busting it,
trying to get a piece of it,
or behaving like one!
LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 01:22 PM
okay Mellie, that's pretty good and I agree with covering it, laughing it off, kicking it, busting it, getting a piece of it and behaving like one
but, I'm not kissing anyone's......
ofcourse, that's just me
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 01:25 PM
No doubt....I have never been capable of kissing anyone's.....either! Don't know how!!! I'm leaving for the day, just so you know, I have to go down and try to get my son out of jail....Yee-Haw! Wish me luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 01:26 PM
Come to think of it, I may need to do a little kissin' down there to get the state to get their 'lil paws off him!
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (126 posts) at 02:23 PM
mellie, I house fugitives here in Colorado...just thought you should be aware of all your resources :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 02:50 PM
damn good to know we have somewhere to go
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (933 posts) at 03:16 PM
see... for folks unaware of how to kiss ass, there is still something to learn, lol :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 03:52 PM
honey please.......I've seen it done, it's not a pretty sight.
I don't need to learn....I refuse to participate
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 02:00 PM
I know this post fits in on this tracker site because it is fitness related..........
Come on folks, let's move on past the posts from the 13th, or thereabouts, and the similar posts from back in October, and I am sure some from before then also.
Let's concentrate on praying for Julie.
Let's say a prayer of thanksgiving for delivering the newborn baby boy from death when his mother dropped him 3 stories to save him from a fire.
Let's remember why we are here on this site: for positive reinforcement and messages, to help each other out.
Let's help those of us who are trying again after multiple attempts.
Let's...well, you get my message.
I wish I could respond to some of the other threads from today and yesterday but I just do not to want to continue beating a horse to death...I love animals, and I am once again swamped at work so this it for me until maybe later tonight.
amkazen
It is well documented that for every one minute you exercise, you add one minute to your life.
This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $5,000 per month.
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My grandmother was told to start exercising when she was 60 years old. So, she took up walking. Now, she is 97 years old and we do not know where the heck she is!!
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I have to exercise early in the morning before my brain figures out what I am doing!
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I have flabby thighs but fortunately my stomach covers them.
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The advantage of exercising every day is you die healthier.
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If you are going to start cross country skiing for exercise, start with a small country.
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I don't like to exercise because it makes the ice jump right out of my glass. (This probably came from Ron White)
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I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.
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I spent $400 last year on a gym membership. I have not lost a pound.
Apparently, you have to show up.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 02:11 PM
LOL. I especially like I spent $400 last year on a gym membership. I have not lost a pound. Apparently, you have to show up because Ive done that one myself years ago.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (298 posts) at 02:32 PM
LOL! That is awesome. Thanks for making me smile :) Kelli
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (63 posts) at 02:39 PM
That was great! I really needed a good laugh today. Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 02:47 PM
I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.
THAT'S MY FAVORITE !!! Thanks AMKAZEN, you always make my day a little brighter.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 03:09 PM
Cute
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (933 posts) at 03:15 PM
Way to go!
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by GlennH (64 posts) at 03:19 PM
Dear friends,
Julie Whitt has passed on and is with her heavenly Father.
Details about arrangements will be posted at a later date.
You may send your condolences & prayers by posting to Julie's Guestbook
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (381 posts) at 03:20 PM
I how sad indeed. I will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 03:22 PM
May she find peace and her dance. Warm thoughts for her family.
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (156 posts) at 03:27 PM
its so hard to believe. I will miss her dearly. She is home with god now and can dance. my love to all the family.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 03:28 PM
I am shocked & saddened.
This is too much and will be felt around here for quite some time.
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 03:31 PM
Yes, this is indeed a sad, sad day.
We will definitely miss her!
Hugs prayers and to the entire family
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (100 posts) at 03:31 PM
I don't even know what to say. I am very happy for Julie as she experiences true peace and happiness this very moment. I am very sad for her dear husband Matt and the rest of her family. I will be praying for them!! We love and miss you Julie Whitt. Thank you so much for touching all our lives so deeply. We will keep the torch lit and forever carry it in your name!! Lots of love,
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 03:54 PM
Our prayers are with her family. She went above and beyond to win this battle, and to spend more time here with us.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2756 posts) at 05:15 PM
I have just deicated her song to her on my blog, Julie loved Over the rainbow
http://fostermama13.blogspot.com
Julie will be sadly missed but never forgotten, she was an inspiration to everyone
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (635 posts) at 05:30 PM
Yes.. this day will be remembered here for some time to come...
...please find a way to take this saddness & turn it into something positive in your own life.. make a donation to any of the links & site .. or even do something to make a difference in your own community...It would make Julie happy & proud!
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1195 posts) at 05:53 PM
Matt and Family, I am so very sorry at your tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Julie was loved by so many!! We will all miss her greatly!! We Love You Julie!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (376 posts) at 08:38 PM
My prayers are with her family.
What a joy to think of her dancing on streets of gold in her new, perfect body!
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 03:55 PM
Lesson One
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.
A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you! and do nothing?"
The eagle answered: "Sure, why not."
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested.
All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Management Lesson - To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson Two
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."
"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull.
"They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Management Lesson - Bull crap might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.
Lesson Three
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Management Lesson -
(1) Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of crap is your friend.
(3) And when you're in deep crap, it's best to keep your mouth shut!
This ends your two minute management course
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 04:12 PM
Very funny. Thanks!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 04:36 PM
That was pretty good!
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (145 posts) at 07:36 PM
dude thats hilarious!
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 07:53 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 07:53 PM
best course I've taken in a long time...and it was free!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (376 posts) at 08:31 PM
I'm not mad at anyone.
AS FAR AS I KNOW, noone is mad at me.
So.....how about a New Year's Resolution to
JUST GET ALONG?
:) Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1195 posts) at 08:58 PM
I second it!!! Amen!!!! Thank you Micky!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (933 posts) at 08:59 PM
Hey Micky- you're so fine you blow my mind...hey Micky :) LOL
Funny, I was thinking about Julie, and Rodney King today, and was thinking about something similar.
However, why wait until January?
We can do this today.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (172 posts) at 09:17 PM
Getting along is great! Turning out like Rodney King? Not a good idea! Here is how he was doing as of 2001: ""He just wants to live a normal, quiet life," one of King's lawyers has said about her client. Yet he can't seem to stay out of court. Since that 1991 beating and his civil lawsuit against the LAPD, in which he won $3.8 million, King, 36, has been arrested on a string of charges involving alcohol, drugs and domestic violence. At press time, the latest was Oct. 14, when he was arrested in Pomona, Calif., east of L.A., for being under the influence of a controlled substance. He failed a sobriety test, then was taken to a hospital for treatment before he was booked. It was the third time in six weeks police picked up King. On both Sept. 29 and Aug. 28 he was arrested for being under the influence of PCP. He pleaded not guilty in the August incident and is due in court this week on the September charges, which also included indecent exposure."
Talk about somebody needing a transformation!
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 09:38 PM
I'm in! Wahoooo!!
(Obviously, I'm the intelligent one of the bunch!)
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (145 posts) at 10:57 PM
Damn Mike, are you in the Rodney king fan club. You know a heck of alot about him. Although I think its karma, he had it coming and obviously some more.
Body for Life Forum Message by GeminiLady (5 posts) at 09:49 PM
They are doing the voting for the grand champion on 2005 until Dec. 30, 2005.
Be sure to get your votes in.
Laurel
Body for Life Forum Message by daisy23 (44 posts) at 12:15 AM
what are planks? i've been trying to find ab exercises to work my obliques...other than bicylces and crunching side to side.
Body for Life Forum Message by daisy23 (44 posts) at 12:13 AM
Well, WHENEVER the best time to work out is, I'm sticking with late afternoon. I tried running in the morning last week and I ran 1/2 mile less than I do in the afternoon, I felt naucious and was tired the rest of the day. I'm just not a morning person and I know I won't stick with this thing if I have to get up at 5am to workout. Thanks for all of your advice though. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1455 posts) at 08:44 AM
Lori -
I have never puked after lifting, but have done so a few times after HIIT. It is awful and awesome all at the same time. But I can see how feeling like you will throw up while lifting can be a problem. I guess I have also felt that weird feeling when doing the ham curls in the prone position. I think that might be the reason I avoid that one and do deadlifts and cable curls. Sorry I don't have an answer, but wanted to let you know you are not alone!
Hey what is the deal with the twins???? Did I miss the info????
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 02:19 PM
Hi,
My friend says thank you!!!! He is really impressed with the care and thought that you gave to your answers. This is what BFL is all about: SUPPORT!! Thanks again!
amkazen
Body for Life Forum Message by cvonseggern (6 posts) at 08:04 AM
Can anyone recommend a few exercises for the quads using just dumbbells (or no equipment) besides squats? The leg developer on my bench is totally inadequate for extensions and I don't have easy access to a gym for equipment.
Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (22 posts) at 08:14 AM
Lunges are good so is alternating step-ups while holding dumbbells in your hands.
Squats are great though and single legged squats are killers
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (111 posts) at 08:15 AM
Sure. Lunges work well. I recommend backward stepping and stationary lunges over forward stepping lunges; easier on the knees.
You can also do squats while holding the DB's like you're gonna do shoulder presses. You can do wide stance squats with the DB's hanging in front.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (808 posts) at 08:24 AM
Sissy Squats, and Front Squats if your curious how to do them go to
www.bodybuilding.com
and look up the exercises it will show you how to do them ;-) and also there is a list of different exercises there as well. Good luck! ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 08:27 AM
Dumbell lunges are great if you cant do that much weight. At some point you will not be able to hold on to the dumbells and still give your quads a good workout. I cant hang on to 75lbs dumbells for that long. My arms hurt :)
Squats are awesome and are THE BEST leg development exercise out there. How come you dont want to do them?
Body for Life Forum Message by cvonseggern (6 posts) at 09:16 AM
I *am* doing squats :)
I just want more than one exercise for the quads, especially since BFL strongly recommends doing a different exercise for the final set on a muscle group.
But I have to love a forum where I get 4 useful responses within 45 minutes of posting. Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by cvonseggern (6 posts) at 08:07 AM
I just started BFL week 2 and I feel great, but my weight-training workouts are consistently running long. I did lower body today and including abs, it ran 1:04 instead of the 42 the book says I should have. I'm following the technique as exactly as I can and it just seems I can't stay on schedule.
Is this relatively normal, or do I need to pick up the pace? Some of it is because I'm doing a few left/right side exercises, but that doesn't account for 22 minutes.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 08:51 AM
my work outs stay relativly close to 45 minutes, but, I don't take the full 1 minute between the first 3 sets....I know that's not by the book, but, I have trouble sitting there for a full minute on the lighter weight sets.
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 09:14 AM
I've been doing BFL for a while now and my UBWO is always 55 minutes.
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 04:24 PM
bump--
in rememberance
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 05:18 PM
Julie had beautiful things to say--can we keep her threads going for a bit???
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (196 posts) at 05:28 PM
BUMP
Body for Life Forum Message by junojen (40 posts) at 06:45 PM
BUMP!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1195 posts) at 07:08 PM
Love You Julie!!! God Bless You!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (322 posts) at 08:59 PM
Bump
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (109 posts) at 09:29 PM
Bump
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (298 posts) at 09:35 PM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 04:23 PM
bump--
In rememberance
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 04:26 PM
persephone, very nice way to remember Julie. Thanks for thinking of this!
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (344 posts) at 04:48 PM
Thanks....persephone for bumping this. Julie.. you will be missed, girl!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 04:57 PM
Oh gosh, that pulls at the heartstrings doesn't it? Its great that this has been bumped up but for me it just makes me feel sad.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (808 posts) at 05:14 PM
Man this is beautiful to see.....
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 05:21 PM
Just for a bit--can we keep Julie's posts active?
BUMP
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (196 posts) at 05:27 PM
BUMP
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 05:45 PM
It's nearly midnight here in London and I'm tired. . .but there's no way I'm going to miss my WO in the morning. I'm sure Julie would not have wanted that--so I'm going to bed. I just wanted to give this post one final
BUMP
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1195 posts) at 05:52 PM
Thank you Persephone!! We all love you Julie!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 06:31 PM
In Julie's honor...words written by her. She was just a wonderful human being.
Somebody at work today said an angel just got her wings today...
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (322 posts) at 09:00 PM
Bump
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 04:22 PM
bump--
In rememberance
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 04:22 PM
bump--
in rememberance
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (196 posts) at 05:28 PM
BUMP
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 04:21 PM
bump--
In rememberance
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (196 posts) at 05:29 PM
BUMP
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (344 posts) at 05:51 PM
Bump
Body for Life Forum Message by junojen (40 posts) at 06:44 PM
I can barely take reading Julie's posts. It feels like she's speaking to us from Heaven.
Bump and God Bless You!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1195 posts) at 07:06 PM
Love you Julie!!! God Bless You!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (322 posts) at 09:00 PM
Bump
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 08:46 PM
Woohoo! Woohoo!
I did UBWO today and...drum role please:
I made it all the way through and didn't hurt my back. No aches or pains or anything.
I'm so excited. Today is officially day 1 of my 2nd challenge.
I've gained back a lot of weight, but I'm not as weak as I thought I would be! What a bonus! So, it's back to work!
My digital camera is busted so no pics until I get a new one. That's okay. There will be lots of progress weeks according to the readings on the scale.
I'm gonna HIIT those 10's for Julie...
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (109 posts) at 09:25 PM
Hey Gurl,
Good to see you around. I haven't been coming here as much or posting. But, since all of you wonderful tracker buddies are reappearing I guess I'll have to check in more often.
Glad to see you're feeling better and back at it.
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by balloo (13 posts) at 07:33 AM
count me in
Thanks for organizing the motivator
Body for Life Forum Message by joninstpete (133 posts) at 08:11 AM
Great LBW today. I hope you all have as good of a work out as I did this morning. It is great to be 40 lol
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (109 posts) at 10:04 PM
I know the awesome feeling you get when you purchase smaller jeans. I know it so well that when I bought new jeans I posted a pic on my profile. Take a bow for all of your hardwork!!!
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (25 posts) at 10:47 PM
After having two babies my mother-in-law introduced me to misses...she said "Welcome to the real world, you can kiss your Junior life goodbye. Any body after a baby can't fit into junior sizes"...I can't wait to show her what I CAN do!
Body for Life Forum Message by BFL4Stephanie (107 posts) at 07:58 AM
Julie made it through the night though the doctors have not made their rounds yet last night. The family was able to get some much-needed rest.
I'll update later when I have more information.
I am so moved by the love and compassion you all are expressing for Julie and her family. Trust me that they know. I have told them. I love the candle idea.
Sincerely,
Stephanie
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 08:05 AM
Fantastic news Steph, thank you so much for keeping us informed as to her surgery and her progress.
I look forward to hearing back from you, Julie has been and will continue to be in my prayers.
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 08:21 AM
I'm at work. I have chills and tears.
Stephanie, thank you so much for taking the time to keep us up to date.
Also, thank Matt and his and Julie's families for allowing us to share in their journey!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (156 posts) at 08:22 AM
Julie, we all are praying for you. Your a strong women. You will pull thru. You and your family and the family of the donar are in my prayers.
God Bless your family.
Dawn.
Steph thanks for the update.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1195 posts) at 08:46 AM
Julie, You are still in our thoughts and prayers!! I am sending lots of love, hugs, and well wishes your way!!
Love & Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by AngRoCamp (116 posts) at 09:41 AM
(from www.helpjuliewhitt.com)
Update: Monday, 12/19/2005 10:00 AM
Doctor's have reported that Julie's kidneys failed during the night. Others complications have developed. The family has been called to her side. Keep her in her prayers.
Body for Life Forum Message by joninstpete (133 posts) at 11:08 AM
thanks again all of you
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (25 posts) at 12:05 AM
We have a candle lit in California...May the Lord bless Matt and Julie and placing his healing hands on her body...
Body for Life Forum Message by Fiona Oceangirl (42 posts) at 02:36 AM
Have a lit candle for Julie in our home, in our part of the World. Feel the love and hope in our hearts and come back to us soon
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 07:08 AM
One has been lit right here in Mississauga, Ontario
Body for Life Forum Message by darby249 (171 posts) at 09:15 AM
Tennessee
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (381 posts) at 06:52 AM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by J Parker (53 posts) at 10:26 AM
I am really new here, on week 10 of my first challenge, but determined and starting challenge 2 right away. If you dont mind a newbie I can do it.
Janice
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (98 posts) at 11:15 AM
I want to take part but I don't have a way to get body fat %. If i buy calipers how do you do it??
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (22 posts) at 12:18 PM
Forest Tech, I use the body fat calculator you can get at http://www.smartcalorie.com/
If you don't want to download one to your PC you can get some by doing search for "body fat calculators"
I also have a pair of cheap calipers I use.
Just pick one and stay with that method so your number are fairly consistant.
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1455 posts) at 12:30 PM
Here are two sites you can obtain body fat through measurements. I do both and average and get pretty close.
http://www.bblex.de/en/calc/navy.php
http://www.healthcentral.com/cooltools/nutrition/homebodyfattest.aspx
Body for Life Forum Message by Flash (736 posts) at 08:24 AM
I use tracker because it helps me keep my mind in BFL. Since I'm not surrounded by people doing BFL in real life, it's easy to lose that focus since the BFL lifestyle is so different from the way most people eat and exercise (or don't exercise).
So during my first challenge, I read and posted in here a lot. I know it helped me stick with the program.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 08:30 AM
I use the tracker because it's simply the best BFL site to help you keep track of your progress, to give and receive motivation and inspiration.
Also, all work and no play makes jack (and everyone else) a dull boy.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (808 posts) at 08:35 AM
I use tracker as a source of distraction from food, Elmo, Barney, going insane from those 2 t.v. creatures, and did I mention distraction from food?
I use it for information & with everything I have learned I want to give back to those seeking help as well. I love fitness so much that I love talking about it 24-7 so seems I can do that here huh? LOL. I use it for motivation and all those fun things too. I also use it for general conversation amongst friends as well. Seeing how everyone is doing in there life as well. And to support them in whatever they need support in whether it be fitness, family, health, etc..... it really feels like a family at times around here. Thats what is so endearing about Tracker to me. ;-)
Oh yea it tells me how much fat I have gained or lost too!
Yes let's hope the New Year brings back the Big Bull!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (22 posts) at 08:59 AM
I use it for motivation and to keep track of my progress.
Also, I don't feel so alone when I see others on the same path to fitness. Thier successes, failure, and sheer will to get back on the wagon when they fall off. It gives me the inspiration I need sometimes to keep going with my original plans, get off my butt to exersice, and to eat clean.
Geez, I guess I owe a lot of you a big thank-you!
THANKS ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (83 posts) at 09:49 AM
I use the the tracker cuz you people ROCK and keep me motivated...
Also the webmaster has done a lot of good work to keep this thing running and it helps me to stay on top of my plan. Outside of a workout journal, it is a great reflection of what you are or ane not doing.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (441 posts) at 09:41 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 09:47 PM
I use tracker to seek motivation, support and to find like-minded people to share the ups and downs of life with.
Also, there are some funny threads which lift my spirit!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (25 posts) at 12:04 AM
I will be spending three days in Disneyland for Christmas...Meal Replacement Bars and Protein Shakes HERE I COME!!! Good Luck to everyone this Holiday Season!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (624 posts) at 12:04 AM
Ocpant- Do you have a lot of parties you will be attending, or are you just talking Christmas with the families? I have learned to preplan for these events. If you are talking a party or two, make sure you eat a full BFL meal about an hour before going, drink lots of water, and keep water with you to sip on while you are there. Many of these functions should have some BFL foods, so look for the nuts dish or meat and cheese tray and just grab a couple and wander away, sipping your water munching on your nice BFL treat. Try putting some small treats in your pocket before you leave home too. For example, a protein bar, a baggie of nuts or sunflower seeds. Most of all..if you have something that is not on your daily plan, don't beat yourself up about it! Start with your next bite!
Good Luck!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by daisy23 (44 posts) at 12:06 AM
I've been thinking the same thing. I have felt so good while being on BFL that I don't even WANT to eat bad. Of course I will endulge a little on christmas but I'm not planning on going all out. You're right, I think you just have to decide what's more important...eating a whole tin of cookies, being stuffed to the brim and feeling awful about yourself or enjoying the holidays by eating in moderation, feeling healthy and proud for what you've accomplished!!!
I'm planning to endulge only on Christmas day and go for a nice long run afterwards. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (344 posts) at 07:00 AM
For me..I just recall how crappy I felt before BFL (and bloated). At functions I make sure I drink a ton of water, and make wise food choices. Also, before the function, I work out. It keeps me from "ruining" what I've done for that day..at least in my mind :)
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (81 posts) at 07:29 AM
I just had my family christmas this past saturday. I pigged out for 2 days and woke up this morning feeling like a bloated boar!!
I felt the crap the whole time I was doing it but I ate and I ate everything bad!
WHY AND WHAT POSSESED ME!?!?!?
Either way its all said and done and I can get on with my bfl!!
A slip is just a slip and I need to take it as such and clean it up this week!!
Good luck to all those who still have the big dinner coming!!
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (25 posts) at 12:14 AM
I feel them coming on...any ideas on how to avoid them?
Body for Life Forum Message by daisy23 (44 posts) at 12:20 AM
i'm not really sure how to avoid them but i remember my track coach telling me to walk on my heels to stretch my shins and if it gets really bad...ice them. i don't get shin splints anymore but i have bruises up and down my shins, not sure if that's related or not.
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (15 posts) at 01:20 AM
I can only tell you what helped me. I had them and I was not stretching before working out. I started stretching and then I iced them after every cardio workout. They healed but it took about 6 weeks of icing.
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (229 posts) at 05:50 AM
I found if I run on the balls of my feet on the treadmill instead of hitting heel first, stops the pain for me. It's just trickier at top speed to run like that.
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Fit (349 posts) at 06:16 AM
Shin splints have been plaguing me for months and I think it's because I ran through the pain. First, I'd suggest getting new shoes - very important if yours are several years old. You may want to visit a running store if your town has one. The staff can watch you run and recommend the best shoe for you. Second, I've been told the only way to "cure" the shin splints is to STOP running and switch to a non-weight bearing exercise like the bike.
You can also do some exercises, icing, etc. to help you heal. I'm including a link that I refer to: http://www.watfxc.com/TF/TF%20Education/shin_splints.htm
Good luck. Hope you heal quickly.
All the best,
Rachel
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (145 posts) at 07:48 PM
Fill a paper cup with water, freeze it, then take it out and rip the paper of until just some ice is exposed, massage your splints. Stretch and warm up before exercize.
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 07:52 PM
Stretch, stretch, stretch. It's all about the stretch!
I know this because I didn't stretch before! Guess what I had to deal with?!
Zoicks!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by Courtney1978 (6 posts) at 12:24 AM
I know a lot of people here do not want to hear people complain and cry on here and if you are one please stop reading.
I am here to cry. I did BFL a while back and have had great success, but have never TRULY stuck threw with it. I do great and then I quit! I have not done any dieting for a short while and my scales broke 3 months ago(bad sign) and so I have not stepped on a scale in 3 months. I am one that has to weekly or I have no food boundaries. Now with no scale, I in my less then 5 foot 1 inch body got on a new scale today and I am at 247.5. I was going to start BFL New Years day I've had this planned for weeks now but after the scales to day I start tomorrow.
I am so unbelievably depressed that I am not even excited about starting as I have always been before. I feel like I have failed so many times before why is this time going to be any different. Please I am not looking for a pitty party I just need some of my BFL friends back or even some new ones. I feel more scared then I have ever , I know I have to do this but in my heart, mind, stomach what ever it is says I just don't think I can. I am tired, I hurt, I am so very unhappy I am killing myself and taking my family down with me.
Sorry for being so long just need to talk, I hope you understand.
CourtneyM
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (624 posts) at 12:30 AM
Courtney
It's time to stop beating yourself up hon! Don't give up! You CAN do this! You've done it before, right? So you know you can do it again, and stay with it! Everyone is going to have those moments of losing their motivation, drive, etc...but you just have to pick yourself up and continue on! I know how misereable you must feel. I'm 5'2 and my heaviest weight was 200lbs. I know how taxing that is on such a petite frame! You are not alone girl! Anytime you need help, you feel like you're falling, just reach out! I'm here, as well as many others! PM me anytime! Hang in there, for there is light at the end of the tunnel! Think positive, think that you CAN do this, and prove to yourself that you can!
HUGS!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (989 posts) at 01:27 AM
Courtney, I "started" bfl at least 1/2 dozen times before it stuck...I do know that beating yourself up wont help, but what might is just taking one day at a time...you CAN do this, YOU ARE WORTH IT!! We all stumble, fall down, heck, sometimes I wallow in the mud puddle I seem to occasionally drop in, but just reach out your hand and we will be here!!
Hugs
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (70 posts) at 02:57 AM
Courtney, don't give up, you can do it! And please be kind to yourself, you deserve it.
I think I know how you feel. I've struggled with many failed BFL attempts for three years now, and I'm still nowhere near where I want to be. Over the years I've progressively got bigger, more miserable, and distanced myself from everyone around me.
But finally, slowly but surely, it's turning around. It is so worth sticking at this!!
If you're anything like me, you might be beating yourself up for having got to this point in the first place, I know those "beatings" were holding me back from moving forward for quite a while. Here's a great quote that struck a real chord with me from Nicole's blog yesterday (hopefully she won't mind me posting it here):
'Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.' -- Carl Bard
To check out the whole post go to http://www.bodyforlife.com/community/blog.asp?author=nheyrman&apL=5.
I wish you all the best with BFL. We're all here to help out in any way we can.
Donna
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (200 posts) at 03:16 AM
Your children are beautiful and they do deserve to have you. Take deep breath, think about those things and understand that this is for you. I had many failed attempts as well. I beat myself up over it for almost 3 years. One day, the pieces all fit together and the small successes kept me going. It will take time but I know that you can do it because you want it for the right reasons. Bless you through your journey. PM me if you need anything.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (477 posts) at 07:13 AM
Courtney, Ive been here with you before and will ALWAYS be here for you & help any way I can.
I know you can do this, your tracker friends know you can do it, but YOU need to believe it too. Ive stopped and started over too many times to count, but like you-I keep coming back.
I understand how youre feeling but think about this:
Do you want to KEEP feeling depressed, sad and beating yourself up?? I know you well enough to know the answer is "HECK NO!"
Take this ONE step at a time. Im currently doing the best I have ever done with BFL and when I "started" AGAIN in August I DIDNT have the excitement/motivation that I had felt in the past either.So PLEASE dont let that stop you.
It all comes down to this-
You DONT HAFTA have the excitement or motivation..you just HAFTA DO IT!!
Im so happy to have you back with us-Ive missed you! HUGS...
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (616 posts) at 07:16 AM
You may also want to give some thought to working on the inside as well as your body. Low self-esteem can make one go back and forth on diets, and undermine sucess. You need to learn and understand your value and realize that you are worth it. Maybe a trip to the library to get a few self help books would be a good idea too :)
Big hugs
Ursula
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (295 posts) at 07:20 AM
Courtney,
you came to my aid one time in a post and Im coming to yours now. Trust me, I and everyone else here have felt the way you do. Its not just lip service, there is a reason why its called a challenge. This is not easy. If it was 1 out of three Americans wouldnt be overweight. You can absolutley do this! I beleive in you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (477 posts) at 07:21 AM
Excellent advice Ursula!
I know the saying is that for a successful transformation, it is about 80% Nutrition...But remember...
Its 100% MENTAL. Once the inside is healthy-the outside will follow.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pan (28 posts) at 07:45 AM
Dear Courtney,
After many 1/2 hearted challenges and trying to "tweak" the program (to which i ended up either over trained or over fed) i too wanted to give up.
If you check my profile picture there is a picture of my 20 month old daughter. She too was and is the reason (one of them) why i am on the challenge.
I said to myself 22 days ago that enough was enough, stop trying to re-invent the wheel and sit down read the book and get down to basics. So i did, got out my pen and paper and followed bills advice, wrote down my goals, wrote down my reasons and made that decision. I now follow the program to a T.
I will finish this challenge, i will come out a winner and so will you.
You have nothing to loose except that of pounds and inches.
We are all here to give each other strength, use your friends on this site for that light which is at the end of your tunnel. We all can not walk each others path for them but our bond and friend ship lites the way.
Many a time has people on this site and on the bfl site come to my rescue.
You can do it! Just make the decision, and the rest is history.
God Bless from Cyprus
Pan
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1195 posts) at 08:56 AM
Courtney, You have all of us here for you!! I have emailed you my phone number (since we are neighbors), and you can call me any time!! Don't ever give up, You Can Do This!! You Are Worth It!!! You Are a very important, and a very special person, and don't you ever forget it!!! Believe in yourself!!! Do This For You!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (808 posts) at 09:01 AM
OK Courtney here is some tough love for ya!;-)
"Quit thinking of what you did not do and start thinking of all that you can do!!!!!!"
You can do this!!! I believe in you!
Hugs-T
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (82 posts) at 11:25 AM
Courtney,
look at all the success you have had in so many areas and put that same type of energy into YOUR life. And just do it one day at a time, one meal. Don't try to do all 12 weeks in the next hour.
We are all progressing, not perfect.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Courtney1978 (6 posts) at 11:32 AM
C1W1D1
Thank you for all tthe emails and support threw my break down last night or even break threw. I am scared, but I guess that is good. It woke me up, I am passed the shock of those bad, bad, bad scales and am ready to FIGHT!!!!
I am scared of loosing life, not gaining it, so it is time to do just that. I want to live!!!
Again thank's to all of you for helping me pull threw last night, I owe all of you a written success story soon.
Bless you all and many prayers for Julie (she is the greatest)
CourtneyM
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 11:33 AM
I'm with Ursula on this one. I did the challenge a few years ago too, had great success only to gain the weight back again. I had to take time to read some books to deal with my emotional turmoil. I had to be healthy inside, confident and stop beating myself up 24/7 and realize that I am a good person, deserving of so much more in my life and that included my health. I had to believe that I was strong enough to make the necessary changes in my diet and exercise....you really need to work on you...your mind...your mental health...that was the only thing for me that makes this work...I believe in myself...you need to believe in you and you might need help to do that! We will always be here for you, we will always want to hear your crys and lend a helping hand or shoulder to cry on! That is why we are here, you are not alone
Body for Life Forum Message by junojen (40 posts) at 12:05 PM
Courtney,
I'm joining a little late but I'm glad to hear that you're going to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start over. I am doing the same thing.
Try not to look at it as a contest that is won or lost. Try to not look at it as a challenge. I try to take it 1 day at a time. I try to make the best choices I can on that day. If I screw up, tomorrow is a new day and a new chance for me to make better choices.
And in the end, you will be living a new, healthy lifestyle.
Hang in there!
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (320 posts) at 12:16 PM
Take baby steps. Make every choice count. Utilize your free days. Plan, plan, plan.
We're going through this with you...
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (179 posts) at 01:23 PM
I know exactly how you feel....I restarted Challenge 1 for the 5th time today. I have failed to finish.
You are starting again, which is much better off than not returning. Bill says, "The only way to truly fail is to quit trying."
This is our wakeup call. Let's do this so we don't ever feel this guilt again! All of our other tries have been practice! This time can be different!
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 01:23 PM
Scared is OK, hon! I want to be another to say that so much of the struggle is forgiving yourself for where you've been. I've let that very thing keep me down -- am still overcoming it.
Keep in mind that you are making positive changes for positive reasons, not because "old" Courtney is "bad" or because you have to punish yourself for the past. A good friend on here (getnfit) once told me that I need to be OK with comforting myself when I am in pain -- even if that means comforting myself with food or staying in bed. If you need to comfort yourself, there is already something sad going on. The last thing to do is beat yourself up AGAIN because the comforting wasn't "right."
It's a very big leap to make, very big. But it's more important than completing a "perfect" challenge, in which you never cheat or miss a workout. The exercise and diet are only a symptom. Your physical state is not the problem, it is the problem's way of saying "Hey, something's wrong!"
Don't be afraid to take baby steps and make sure you are cheering yourself (and letting us do it, too) every single step of the way.
Water -- hooray!
Dressed and showered -- hooray!
Good food choice this meal -- hooray!
((hugs))
Karenna
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 02:05 PM
1978.. Crowley is near Fort Wirth, corretc? If so, there must be other BFL'ers in your immediate area you can connect with for in-person support and help. That is what is helping my wife an di to be successful here in NM. The cyberspace friends you ahve here are great but in-person talks, workouts, and fun get-togethers sure beat a "voice in cyberspace."
The self-help books are an excellent answer because if the mind is not behind the desire to change, the change will not occur. I think that is one reason why all of a sudden I could one morning start getting up at 4:15 am when I had not been able to get up before 7:00 am for years. I made a firm decision to change. My mind was made up. I hope you can find some local support. If you cannot, get your husband to move you & your kids to Albuquerque and you will have the in-person support you need here!! :)
PS Ignore those friends and family members who tell you you cannot do this, to stop, to spend more time with your kids, etc. because they are saying those things because they are afraid of you changing for the better, leaving them behind in their current state. You do what you know is best for yourself and your family: getting to a healthier state!! Ask yourself what would your Dad want you to do? Change? Or stay the same? Especially if he knew he was going to be called back to his Father at age 49?
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (196 posts) at 05:23 AM
Wow I did it. I finished! Not pretty, not perfect and there were many times I could have quit but I didn't! I haven't done my measurements yet but I lost 7lbs and I feel 1000 times better than when I started. I've decided to keep going and I start my C2 tomorrow! I will accomplish so much more from everything I learned in C1!
Thank you everyone here and in blog land who have supported and helped me along my way. I don't know what I would have done without you all. Progress not perfection! Have a great day everyone and keep Julie in your prayers!
*~Jen~*
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (730 posts) at 05:41 AM
Great job Jen! You look smaller all over. Your face looks a lot thinner and a big improvement in your waist! Keep it up girl!!!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by mojo (36 posts) at 05:59 AM
Looking good! Congratulations and good luck in C2!
Malissa
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (22 posts) at 06:50 AM
Good for you, Jen! I can see a difference. You deserved a big pat on the back. Congrats.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (477 posts) at 07:34 AM
Congratulations Jen!!
YOU DID IT-woooooooohooooooooooo!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (179 posts) at 09:12 AM
You did great! Congrats on fininshing C1!
Whoop whoop!
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (126 posts) at 09:34 AM
definite progress, keep it up, doesn't it feel so good to accomplish those 12 weeks? I'll be there despite some of my setbacks in about 2 weeks! You look great and I wish you much success. I too will be going right into C2, mainly because I don't trust myself to get back on the wagon if I fall off :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 09:59 AM
Way to go, Jen! You definitely slimmed and toned all over. I see your abs coming through in your side photo, and wow how your hips and tush have shaped up! :-)
And your skin -- so natural and glowing. hehehe -- It really does look good! I might have to dig my JNG back out.
K
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 10:42 AM
You are doing a great job! You can TOTALLY see the changes!
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (196 posts) at 04:23 PM
Thanks everyone! I lost 8.9lbs of body fat, gained 1.9lbs of muscle, and lost a total of 5inches overall. Not much but its better than going the other way!
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 04:25 PM
Heart felt congratulations!!
Love,
Persephone
(thank you for your encouragment on my journey as well!!)
Body for Life Forum Message by havlow (155 posts) at 06:05 PM
Holy Smokes!! You look great Jen!! Keep up the good work!!
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (145 posts) at 07:42 PM
Good job Jen
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 07:43 PM
I think you look fabulous! No need to be perfect! Give what you can and reap the rewards!! The more you give, the more the rewards!!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (48 posts) at 05:36 AM
The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.
- John Foster Dulles
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (48 posts) at 07:02 AM
or the year before, or the year before. I came across this quote this morning, and spoke to me. This is my 5th attempt at completing a 12 week challenge. On my third attempt I made it all the way to the 9th week, and quit. However, I had done somethings this time around to ensure that I at least complete A challenge. 1) Getting my kids at school to hold me accountable. 2) Getting another family member involved with me so we can support each other, and 3) Not just setting goals, but the REASONS for wanting to obtain those goals.
Body for Life Forum Message by leehigh (76 posts) at 07:29 AM
Great quote! Thank you for that!
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (295 posts) at 09:17 AM
Good morning everyone! I have an update on the road to my first competition in Setember. I contacted a couple of people who have trained bodybuilders for competitions..the first guy wanted 150 bucks up front. That's not going to happen because my wife would kill me b ecause of the pricenumber one, and two..well..with a number one like that who needs a number two??
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (295 posts) at 09:20 AM
Good morning everyone! I have an update on the road to my first competition in Setember. I contacted a couple of people who have trained bodybuilders for competitions..the first guy wanted 150 bucks up front. That's not going to happen because my wife would kill me b ecause of the pricenumber one, and two..well..with a number one likethat..who needs a number two? LOL
I then talked to the IFBB fitness pro who teaches classes at my gym and is the one who runs the contest. She's willing to help me for free! Cant beat that price can ya?? Starting next saturday shes going to evaluate me, test bf, and give me a 12 week meal plan and workout plan. Im very excited about this! Plus, I have to turn in my sheets to her each week so I will have that keeping me accountable as well!
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (118 posts) at 09:27 AM
Awesome news Gary!
Body for Life Forum Message by willowgerl (209 posts) at 09:27 AM
Nice work, Gary. Good luck.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (179 posts) at 09:50 AM
FREE?!?!?!
Lucky dog! I am glad you are sticking with entering. I know you can do this!
Body for Life Forum Message by Moggie (596 posts) at 10:22 AM
Whooohooooo!! Definitely can't beat that price. When I started reading your post I thought...hmmm...price getting in the way of a dream, then read further and thought, hehehe if the dream is meant to be it WILL HAPPEN.
Love it when stuff like that happens. Best of success to you!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (167 posts) at 09:34 AM
I still can't believe I've lasted this long. Week 5! I'm very excited. Had a really good UBWO today. The shoulders are slooooooooooowly getting stronger. I'm really happy :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 09:43 AM
glad to hear you had a good morning;
today is day one of two weeks in maint. mode, before challenge 2 begins........so far, I'm suckin' at this maint. mode thing.
I do better either ON or OFF the program.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (179 posts) at 09:46 AM
Congrats...keep up the good work. I started Challenge 1 for the 5th time today.
I love to hear (or read) the excitement of people along their journey. Thanks for bringing me along!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (167 posts) at 09:47 AM
well trust me...food has not been good at all. I've cheated all over the place. Haven't missed a workout in 5 weeks though. I've finally learned to continue even when I am not perfect. If that was ALL I learned...I'd consider this a benefit. I am certain there will be other things too :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 10:00 AM
Good job, Wrecky! Hanging in there with the workouts even if the food isn't perfect is quite difficult (well, for me, anyway).
As you said, continue even when you're not perfect!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (167 posts) at 10:03 AM
Yes I have a really hard time NOT quitting when I don't do things 100%. I'm keeping at it though, these darn holidays...and my poor willpower! ARGH! This too shall pass..and I am going forward!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (434 posts) at 11:28 AM
Hey Wrecky! I am glad to hear you are doing well! Do you ever use any of the exercises I gave you? You're awesome!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (167 posts) at 11:50 AM
You bet I do! I printed your PM's and added them to my book! You have been inspiring in your own success ( I peek at your pics when I feel like I cant do another day...proof that I can).
Thank you for your help...you ROCK!
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (145 posts) at 07:44 PM
Awesome keep up the good work!
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 07:49 PM
Hey Wrecky! Congrats on the 5 week mark! Just take it a day at a time (she says as she gulps down her 5th glass of water in as many minutes because she didn't drink any today!) and it will all just come together for you!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (196 posts) at 07:51 PM
You can do it Wrecky! You'll do great!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (167 posts) at 08:15 PM
thanks girls..I am so thankful we are all here for each other!
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (130 posts) at 09:37 AM
BFL friends,
Stephanie Workman is at Duke hospital and relaying the news about Julie's condition to us.
There have been complications during the night. The family has been called in.
We will keep the notices on this site brief and post more detailed updates to: LungsforJulieWhitt.com
We know you will all keep Julie and her family in your prayers. Thank you all for your support.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 09:39 AM
Thank you, Larry. I was just about to post the same thing when I saw your new thread.
Such sad news.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (167 posts) at 09:41 AM
Yes, I got teary here at work when I read the news. I will continue to pray for her and her family.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 09:55 AM
tht
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (251 posts) at 10:12 AM
I am just sick - my prayers are with Julie and her family today.
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (156 posts) at 10:20 AM
Oh, my! Come on Julie you can pull thru.
We all are here for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (248 posts) at 10:23 AM
I don't even know what to say, but wanted all involved to know that I'm thinking about all of you every moment today!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (100 posts) at 10:43 AM
Here is my prayer-
Lord, I know this may be a selfish thing to ask, but PLEASE bring Julie through this. She has helped so many people with her life that I pray that she may continue to do so here on earth. From Julie's lips, I know she has said that she will get to dance after this surgery either here on earth or in heaven with you. I pray that not only for Matt but for the rest of us who are here, that she may live, breathe and SHINE here on earth. We need her spark, her energy, her passion for life. Whatever your will I accept, but I am praying for a mighty miracle!! I pray this in Jesus name!!
Shelly =) We miss you Julie and are praying HARD!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (579 posts) at 10:47 AM
I have been teary all day just thinking about it. I have been glued to the computer for updates.
His will be done, but I am just hoping that means God will keep Julie here to continue to impact such a large number of people.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (156 posts) at 10:49 AM
You said it Shelly!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 10:52 AM
This really is sad indeed. All along I really thought everything would be just fine.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1195 posts) at 11:28 AM
Thank you Larry for keeping us posted! I am sadden and teary over this lasted news! But I do know that God can work miracles!! I am praying for our Dear Julie, her family, and all involved in her care! We Love You Julie!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1455 posts) at 12:32 PM
Thanks for the update...continuing to keep positive prayers going for Julie.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (808 posts) at 01:11 PM
Thanks for the update. I am truly very sad but I will remain optimistic & hopeful for her. I know she is an extraordinary human being .......
Body for Life Forum Message by Moggie (596 posts) at 01:12 PM
Julie's Condition Critical
12/19/2005 1:56 PM
No updates at this time.
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (156 posts) at 01:20 PM
Thanks for letting us know. I'm glued to the computer.
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (187 posts) at 01:23 PM
My heart breaks for her family and for all of you who know and love her. I am so sorry that you and she are having to go through this pain. I hope and pray that her strength will pull her through.
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (184 posts) at 02:54 PM
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (184 posts) at 03:14 PM
Julie Whitt has passed away! May God comfort her family!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2756 posts) at 03:20 PM
I still have the candle burning, and have been and will continue to pray for Julie to pull through.
I too am sick over this news
Love Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (56 posts) at 10:04 AM
My neighbor & I had our annual Christmas Party. I bought a new, smaller pair of pants - snake skin looking. I had SO many complements that night of how great I looked, how skinny I was getting and how they could really tell I have lost a lot of weight. I was on cloud 9 as far as feeling great about myself.
So, how can it happen that I have had a free day Friday night, Saturday & Sunday??? Not to mention that I just got done chowing down 2 cookies in my office w/ the door closed!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (760 posts) at 10:13 AM
You're not alone, that's for sure! I've been off the BFL wagon for months (months!), but when I was on it, progress was often an invitation for me to relax.
I didn't consciously think to myself, "I'm doing good, so I can eat for three days straight." But it did happen that way.
Or, worse, I'd read about someone else having a slip-up, but then I'd look at their profile and see that they were doing awesome, so I'd think, "Well, it's OK if I eat seven protein bars in a row, because so-and-so does that every once in a while and they are still doing great!" Um, maybe so -- but that person was 110% dedicated MOST of the time, and then spoke up about the bad slip-ups. And that was never me.
Here's what you do now: You've had three "bad" days and today has started off in the wrong direction with some cookies. LET IT GO!
Don't berate yourself! You wouldn't think less of a friend, so treat yourself like a friend and be loving, kind, forgiving, accepting and give some good advice.
A slip doesn't have to become a full-tilt slide. And you are NOT on a full-tilt slide. Stand up, get some nice, cool water and remind yourself who is in control. (That's YOU, not cookies!) Each little decision does matter, and your next one will be great! After you've made it, say to yourself, "I just made a great decision! I am on my way."
Karenna
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (167 posts) at 10:24 AM
You are a wise woman. Great advice...I'll remember it the next time I have this happen.
PS...you have a fantastic smile :)
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 10:39 AM
Everyone slips up from time to time. You cant beat yourself up over it. I have a similar problem. Whenever I reach a goal, I seem to revert back to my old ways. I think a way to prevent this is to set new goals for yourself.
Please be careful. Eating in secret can be a sign of an eating disorder. Im certainly not saying you have one but just be careful. There is no reason to hide what you eat.
Body for Life Forum Message by J Parker (53 posts) at 10:40 AM
Chrissy - You made a choice, and you can right now make a different choice. Eating to much, eating the wrong things, you did it, look at it, own it and get on with it. Right now this minute look forward and start eating BFL style. You can do it. But YOU have to do it. We have all been there. As a matter of fact I was there last week. Not my free day, ate an ice cream cone. Logged it, next meal was BFL. As long as I determine to make progress and I dont quit, I will win.
You can do this!!!
Janice
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (56 posts) at 10:48 AM
Oh great.... now I might have an eating disorder too!!! LOL JK Chuck :) No, wasn't trying to hide it from anyone just threw that in for a funny :)
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (757 posts) at 10:59 AM
Prissy Crissy said:
Oh great.... now I might have an eating disorder too!!! LOL JK Chuck :) No, wasn't trying to hide it from anyone just threw that in for a funny :)
Well thats good. I didnt want to scare you.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (145 posts) at 07:45 PM
just jump back on the horse and keep moving, a new yr is approaching and soon it will be summer. Get whatcha want out of this its yours to take!
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (172 posts) at 08:22 PM
Hey, Crissy! I love your screen name. I suspect YOU know the answer to your question far better than any of us ever would. You might go through the checklist. Was I: Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Tired? Stressed? Usually it's not hunger. Usually it's one of the other things that causes it. There can be other causes, such as operating with false belief systems about yourself. Ideas that if you screw up you deserve to be punished. That you cannot change no matter how hard you try; that you must have the approval of certain others in order to feel worthy yourself. Those kinds of things nearly always lead to a spiral of binge eating at the worst possible moments. You'll figure it out! Good luck to you. Hang in there.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (381 posts) at 03:14 PM
After picking names out of a box, below are the teams for the January Mini Challenge.
Team # 1 Captain Crone
Agent69
Miss Trim
Megan's Mom
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Mellie
Team # 2 Captain Young Guns
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Shkelly
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Valerie
Biffler
Team #3 Captain 4achange
Chubicat
NormRebs
Snowboardingfairy
Mom2threegirls
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Team #4 Captain Getinshape
Balloo
DDRTeddy
Ocpanther65
Mgbuffgirl
Littlebig
Team #5 Captain Shibox
Goingforbuff
Ngo Excuses
Leogirl
Greg_H
Tonee
Team # 6 Captain J Parker
Daisy 23
Blondie26
Buffdaddy
Scrappin Michelle
Forest Tech
Captains contact your team members, get an alternate email address in case you need to mass email them and decide on a team name. Remember to mail your stats to your captains by December 31. We will start the challenge on January 2nd.
Good Luck Teams
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (381 posts) at 04:59 PM
Captains please pm me an alternate email so I can send you the challenge sheets.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (145 posts) at 07:43 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (184 posts) at 03:19 PM
May God bless and comfort her family!
http://www.helpjuliewhitt.com/
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (56 posts) at 03:23 PM
Amen.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (259 posts) at 03:27 PM
I, for one (amongst many) will keep her in my thoughts and her family and friends will be in my prayers.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (579 posts) at 03:30 PM
That is NOT what I wanted to hear!
Darn it. I so hate it when God's will is not what I want it to be.
For someone I have never met, I have great heartache for her family who will surely miss her greatly.
God has done a wonderful work in her.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2041 posts) at 03:31 PM
Simply hearbreaking.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (268 posts) at 03:32 PM
Julie herself said she had no fear of this day, that she knew either way she would win. Now she's in heaven at the highest altitude, finally with no need for an oxygen tank!!
Prayers for Matt and her family. I hope you will find comfort knowing that Julie has touched so many during her short time on this earth.
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (48 posts) at 03:39 PM
I never had the opportunity to meet Julie. However, viewing the threads this past weekend one can definitely tell she had a tremendous impact on the lives of those around her. It is saddening to go from a high on Saturday reading that she got the call, to the low this afternoon. My thoughts and prayers will be with her family in this time of mourning.
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (329 posts) at 03:41 PM
This is a sad loss for all of us. But Matt in particular is very much in my prayers.
Body for Life Forum Message by michaeld925 (26 posts) at 03:41 PM
Its funny that for someone I had never met, only read about here and through BFL I feel kinda empty inside. I guess the fact that she had overcome so much that it seems inconceivable that she be taken away from us. But we can take alot from what she was able to accomplished in so brief a time...... Heaven is no longer missing an angel, because Julie Whitt is there....
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2078 posts) at 03:43 PM
I gasped for air when I read this thread! How sad. I have spoken to her, received many e-mails from her and I never thought this day would come. She has beat and conquered so much, She is a true inspiration. May God bless her family and she will be sorely missed.
May she rest in peace..
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (373 posts) at 03:44 PM
Into paradise may the angels lead you. . .
Oh God, I shall never stop asking You.
("A Prayer For Owen Meany")
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (22 posts) at 03:46 PM
I was afraid I would read this today. I am speechless and sadden by the news.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Fit (349 posts) at 03:46 PM
Very well said, michaeld925. My heart aches for Matt, her family, her friends and her BFL family. I'm so very, very sad and don't understand how someone so full of love for life and buoyant energy could not survive this surgery that was supposed to make her life better. Very confusing and heartbreaking.
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (196 posts) at 03:48 PM
She was always an angel and now she is home. The world will miss her. God bless.
Body for Life Forum Message by willowgerl (209 posts) at 03:50 PM
If I wasn't at such a loss for words, I might have written something along the lines of what michaeld925 wrote. Thanks, guy.
Julie and her family are in my prayers this sad day.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2756 posts) at 03:58 PM
I am so saden by this news, to Matt and Julie's family, Please know that Julie is now at peace over her rainbow with her Father and breathing a breathe of Heaven, My sencere condolences Julie was an inspiration to many and will be sadely missed but always remembered. Love Linda
http://fostermama13.blogspot.com/
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (320 posts) at 04:02 PM
I never dreamed it would come to this. Julie has obviously touched many lives and will leave a very large footprint. I will be praying for her family during their great loss.
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 04:05 PM
Julie always strived to be better....
We should be as blessed...
Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie and her family, that they find the strength to accept God's will and desire to have Julie back home with Him...
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (156 posts) at 04:05 PM
Julie always strived to be better....
We should be as blessed...
Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie and her family, that they find the strength to accept God's will and desire to have Julie back home with Him...
Body for Life Forum Message by PartTimeMom (676 posts) at 04:11 PM
My heart is in my throat, how do I explain to the people at my work tha