Merry Merry!
Body for Life Forum Message by pk-rn (17 posts) at 07:20 AM
A friend of mine recently told me that her nutritionist recommended these because they have lots of vitamins and they are organic. Does anyone know if these are BFL friendly?
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 09:17 AM
I have never heard of them. What are they?
Body for Life Forum Message by pk-rn (17 posts) at 10:01 AM
They are nutrition bars. My friend eats six small meals a day and uses these when she is on the go. They have flax seed, protien, carbs, etc.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (809 posts) at 10:10 AM
I would not recomend any bar of any type. They are full of sugar and/or sugar alcohols. They are basically a glorified candy bar.
If you need something to eat when you are on the go, I would buy some ready to drink myoplex shakes and take them with you. You can keep them cold with an ice pack in the car.
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (171 posts) at 10:15 AM
I agree with Chuck, they are loaded with sugar. So regardless of how good the other ingredients are, the sugar content alone should keep you away. If you need something in a pinch, try having an apple and string cheese or egg whites (microvawe for 3 min) and a SF yogurt. Or carry some almonds and an apple in your bag till you can get a real meal in you. Good Luck :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Hkrchic (5 posts) at 05:07 PM
I love clif bars.....but for when I am doing excessive activity! I used them to hike the Grand Canyon when I needed that kind of energy. They do not have much protein and have high sugar so I would not recommend them for BFL.
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (138 posts) at 06:32 PM
Cliff Bars are designed more for endurance events, not so much muscle building.
I'm not of the School of Bars are Evil. There are times and jobs where shakes are just not practical. Retail sales during Christmas come to mind. ;)
Read the lable, you want between 200-280 calories. This should be a meal. Look for a 40-40-20 balance. You don't want to eat these consistantly. They typically have more fat than is ideal.
I like the Myoplex bars best.
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1085 posts) at 06:29 PM
I am sick to death of chicken. I am going to start my challenge back up in a week and hopefully will have some newer recipes. I need to use my EFL cookbook more. I am hating my meals.
Problem: I don't like fish/seafood, my proteins usually all I use is chicken and cottage cheese. I need to find more foods that I like. I see people talking about good recipes, I guess I need to get into that more. I t will be easier next week when I start back on days too. Working evenings is hell on a diet.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (809 posts) at 06:42 PM
Pork Tenderloin is an excellent choice. Its very lean at 3g of fat per 4oz which ranks right up there with chicken.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (499 posts) at 06:44 PM
buffalo and lean ground beef are good options too.
Body for Life Forum Message by wdrew (235 posts) at 07:06 PM
Don't forget Turkey breast! And you can always throw in some low-fat ham.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (317 posts) at 07:08 PM pineapple pork tenderloin Ingredients 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons corn starch, divided 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 8-ounce (226g) can pineapple chunks, drained Instructions 1. In a medium mixing bowl, coat the pork tenderloin with 1 tablespoon corn starch. Toss to mix well. 2. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon corn starch, water, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup and soy sauce. Set aside. 3. In a large pan, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the pork and cook until almost done, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the red pepper and pineapple and cook for 3 minutes. Add the corn starch mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils, thickens and the pork is completely cooked, about 2 minutes. Total Time: 6 - 15 minutes Serves: 4 Information Per Serving: Calories: 287 Carbs: 29g Proteins: 25g Fats: 8g
SweetEmotion said:
I am sick to death of chicken.
I know what you mean Lori! Try this for a change. Its good and it is on plan.
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1085 posts) at 07:44 PM
all that sounds great. I'll definitely do that. Thanks.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 08:45 PM
You could also try reduced-fat string cheese. I use that a lot since I don't/can't eat cottage cheese.
I also have a BFL RTD shake or bar once a day.
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1085 posts) at 10:03 PM
I tried that too, cheese is another thing I can't eat unless it's melted on pizza. lOL
the only way I eat Cottage Cheese is with fruit and splenda.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by sas (34 posts) at 10:10 PM
Can't stop myself. On cardio days, I will do the HIIT for 30 minutes on the treadmill, then 10 on the bike and 10 on the elliptical, telling myself that I have to do other machines... On weight training days, what started out as a 10 minute warm up, and 10 minute cool down just to keep things circulating has become 20 minute warmup and 20 minute cool down.
My husband says I need to go back to sticking with the program. But now I am scared what will happen if I stop....
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (919 posts) at 10:37 PM
If your gonna do extra cardio don't do it on HIIT days. This is when your most likely to burn up muscle (esp. if you are doing this in a fasted state). If you like to do extra cardio and it makes you feel good then just do low intensity cardio. You have less of a chance of burning up your muscle at an steep incline "walk" than heart pounding, back breaking cardio. Don't deprive your needs if it feels good and is not making you crazy. Just be smart about how you do it so you don't become over-trained or burning up muscle. Extra cardio is not a bad thing.... unless your pushing the limit each time you do it. Hope this helps! ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 12:37 AM
I would agree with checking with an attorney before doing anything Von. Good Luck
Body for Life Forum Message by vonkarolinas (84 posts) at 10:35 PM
Hey, chuckdiesel, bite me. If you didn't have anything useful to add, why bother posting. You can't really claim to have seen scams, like this, because you don't have the full details on what is going on.
Body for Life Forum Message by vonkarolinas (84 posts) at 10:39 PM
Oh, and Chuckdiesel. I'm a Buddhist, I know all about karma. As a matter of fact, if you read all the posts, you'll see where I said the exact same thing to all the negative people who felt it necessary to project their bad vibes on this post.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2357 posts) at 11:36 PM
perhaps a good idea if you are asking for a fortune from complete strangers would be posting the company information for this company in Japan and Ireland.
Website, phone numbers, addresses etc.
Asking people to lend that much money requires proof. I would ask for proof even if a friend was asking me for it. Perhaps you should post that information.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2792 posts) at 06:13 PM
merry christmas Udenia and Cameron,
Love Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1241 posts) at 06:20 PM
Merry Christmas Udenia and Cameron!!!!
Love & Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (81 posts) at 02:50 PM
Merry Christmas, Troy! And I wish you a 6-pack in '06. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (81 posts) at 02:49 PM
Merry Merry!
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 10:32 PM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 01:39 PM
I will join the challenge. Let me know who to "talk" to and I'm in.
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (67 posts) at 01:54 PM
another wannabe here ;)
please let me know what I can do to join a team if possible.
Thanks!
Erin
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1660 posts) at 03:36 PM
Great to have you back Lori!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1085 posts) at 04:01 PM
Thank you all. I needed that today. NO MOTIVATION!!! I can't wait, this is my last week working evenings then it's back to days, that's when I'm going to hit it hard again.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (762 posts) at 06:16 PM
inspire the world! lol
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (138 posts) at 07:23 PM
Inspire my mom to start making a consistant, sustained change for the better.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1660 posts) at 03:34 PM
Thank you Karen and everyone else! I've needed a little encouragement lately...especially after having such a rough C4 and picking up several 'holiday' pounds...
But I'm very excited about starting C5 next week and I'm sure it'll be no time before I've finally achieved my goal weight!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (72 posts) at 03:09 AM
Merry Christmas to a wonderful group of caring and supportive people. Let's make 2006 THE year!! Health and happiness to your family!! Janice in Vancouver
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (440 posts) at 09:17 AM
Well my sister, who just inished nursing school took a look at me on Xmas said it looked like hives. The red rash (welts) started moving to different spots on my body. I got Benadryl and its starting to feel better, but the rash (welts) are still there with less pain and itchyness. Dr. office is closed today so I have to wait until tomorrow. Thanks for all the well wishes.
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 09:24 AM
Good Luck and Merry Christmas! I hopr you have relief today.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1241 posts) at 10:24 AM
I am sorry to hear you were not feeling well!!! I sure hope the doctors find out what is going on with you, and get you feeling better soon!!! I wish you a speedy recovery!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2792 posts) at 12:46 PM
OMG, that's Awful, I hope you find the answers soon and feel better , I;m saying a pray for you,
Love Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 12:19 AM
Great Job! The smile on your face says it all!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Just~Josh (39 posts) at 10:36 AM
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments.
I agree that "restart" sounds too much like "binge now and go on another fad diet when I can't fit in my pants", but after 12 weeks, I am pretty hooked on the system so I am not going crazy this week!!!
Anticipating my goals, I got some size 32 pants as a gift... they don't fit quite yet, but they will by end of C2 !!!
Cheers, Josh
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (499 posts) at 11:15 AM
Congratulations Josh-you did a fantastic job! That smile says it all!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (680 posts) at 11:37 AM
Great job Josh!( the little one is a Cutie!! ) Looking forward to seeing more when we start Jan 2!
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (67 posts) at 12:04 PM
GREAT JOB!!! Way to go on the awesome progress! Lookin' good!
Erin
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 12:07 PM
You did an amazing job and you look fantastic. Keep up the great work!
Body for Life Forum Message by smp (19 posts) at 01:45 PM
Congrats Josh! You look great! Love that smile!
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (324 posts) at 05:23 AM
what songs do you listen to during your workout?
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (680 posts) at 11:49 AM
Great gift tiger! I'm in the same boat.. don't know what to put on the little Ipod I have...
Let me know what as good that you find out! ;)
Hugs to you & yours
lala*
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (324 posts) at 02:12 PM
havent found anything out yet..what do you workout to music wise?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (81 posts) at 03:11 PM
Santa got me one, too... well, kinda. My mom gave me a gift card to buy one, and my ex (we're still very close) is acting like he may have actually bought me one and sent it to me, so I'm waiting to get his package before I buy one with the gift card, lol. So when I get it, I'll let ya know what I put on it. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1494 posts) at 04:19 PM
I just updated my playlist and I am currently working out to:
Shot Down in Flames ACDC
Don't Phunk With My Heart Black Eyed Peas
Just The Girl
American Idiot Green Day
Holiday Green Day
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams Green Day
Wake Me Up When September Ends Green Day
While My Guitar Gently Weeps The Jeff Healy Band
You'll Think Of Me Keith Urban
Breakaway Kelly Clarkson
Since U Been Gone Kelly Clarkson
Behind These Hazel Eyes Kelly Clarkson
Because Of You Kelly Clarkson
Gone Kelly Clarkson
Addicted Kelly Clarkson
Where Is Your Heart Kelly Clarkson
Walk Away Kelly Clarksonn
I Hate Myself For Losing You Kelly Clarkson
Hear Me Kelly Clarkson
Beautiful Disaster Kelly Clarkson
You & Me Lifehouse
Lose Control Missy Elliott Feat. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop
Looks That Kill Motley Crue
Don't Cha The Pussycat Dolls Feat. Busta Rhymes
Pon De Replay Rhiana
Dazz Band / Let It Whip
Beverly Hills Weezer
Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)Zapp & Roger
Coolio - 1, 2, 3, 4
Dwight Yoakam - Guitars, Cadillacs
Gap_Band_-_Early_In_The_Morning_(Original_12'_Mix)
George Clinton - Stomp
George Clinton (with Parliament)_Flashlight
Godsmack - Godsmak - Voodoo
Joe Cocker - You Can Leave Your Hat On
Prince_Lady Cab Driver
run_dmc-its-tricky(cant hardly wait soundtrack)
Sammy Haggar - High Hopes
Sugar Hill Gang - Rapper's Delight
ACDC-Whole Lotta Rosie
ACDC - Girls Got Rythum
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by Greg_H (13 posts) at 04:42 PM
I love my 4 gig Ipod mini. I use it at work, hook it up to my garage stereo, and hook it up to my stereo in the basement where I work out. I have around 800 songs on it, disco, 80's, 70's, and a ton of new stuff...I just put the thing on shuffle and let it go.
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (138 posts) at 07:27 PM
My workout does include All I Want for Christmas is You and Santa Clause is Comin' to Town. :)
Other favorites are Tina Turner "Simply the Best", U2 "Walk On", PAtty Smythe "The Warrior", Cher "Song for the Lonely and Turn Back Time", Madonna just about anything by Madonna, Survivor "Eye of the Tiger", "Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy", Big and Rich. "Lose Yourself" Emenem, and last but not least "Baby Girl" by Sugarland.
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (67 posts) at 08:06 PM
I got a Nano too!! I love it but am also looking for ideas on what to put on it.
Great list Nancy...I'm gonna c/p it now so I can get some of them!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (328 posts) at 08:43 PM
The Distance- Cake
American Idiot- Green Day
Sympathy for the devil (live)- Stones
Bittersweet symphony- The Verve
Fight for your right- Beasties
Come out and play- Offspring
all the small things- blink 182
Mine all mine- Van halen
Testify, Bombtrack, Killing in the name of- Rage against the machine
How do you like me now- Toby keith
Don't let the Bastards grind you down- Toasters
Only the good die young- Billy Joel
Starry Eyed Surprize- Paul Oakenfold
There, are more, just cant remember right now- I use this music for HIIT- it is all pretty fast and gets me going! :) Kelli
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (973 posts) at 12:14 PM
Keep going.
Remember, the twelve weeks is just a tool, the real goal is to pursue an active healthy lifestyle, which never stops :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 12:26 PM
I agree with everyone. Keep going and finish this challenge strong.
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (67 posts) at 12:29 PM
Another vote to keep going! Last year I finished my first challenge... I had some major screw ups here and there, but I just kept going and kept trying and lo and behold, after 12 weeks I had made great progress! After that I got into the bad habit of trying to restart my challenges after screwing up... well, it led to 8 months without a solid commitment to the program and reversing all the progress I made. Just keep going and keep building the healthy habits!! Erin
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (61 posts) at 01:50 PM
Keep going. While the holidays have to be the toughest time to be doing a challenge, there probably isn't a period of 3 months in the year that doesn't have a party, a wedding, a funeral, an illness, an injury, a bbq, a birthday, an anniversary, a vacation or some unexpected stress. The point is "for life". No 3 month period is going to be a clear open road for staying on track. the success adds up too, even with a blip in the month. You will feel and see 8 weeks of success even with a bad week in there. Think ahead to your 8 week body and go for it!
Body for Life Forum Message by wdrew (235 posts) at 02:02 PM
I agree with everyone. Keep going forward. You'll feel fantastic after finishing 12 weeks.
Body for Life Forum Message by LEC (10 posts) at 02:15 PM
"After sitting down and writing this, I think I am going to just keep on going."
You have the right answer...keep going!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (973 posts) at 08:27 AM
Merry Xmas Jim,
and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 09:16 AM
Merry Christmas Jim! I miss you!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1241 posts) at 10:27 AM
Merry Christmas Jim!!! Hope to see you posting again soon!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (680 posts) at 11:41 AM
Merry Christmas Jim!!!
Looking forward to seeing ya posting again when you get all happily back at home again!
Hugs
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1660 posts) at 03:21 PM
Thanks gang! I've sure missed you guys!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1660 posts) at 03:29 PM
Good to know you guys can relate. I have managed to cook a few EFL meals - just not enough! I had expected to have a car to borrow so that I could get groceries while everyone else was out shopping but my family had 2 cars break down so that left me stranded most of the time in a house full of chips...and pizza...and fried chicken!!! Oh my!!!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 12:17 AM
Great Job!! You are definitely getting smaller. Your torso is completely transforming!!! Congratulations!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (788 posts) at 03:47 AM
Nice work!!! You have to be feeling wonderful........Jan 2........here we all come!!!!!!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (773 posts) at 08:58 AM
Great Job! Your tummy SHRUNK!!!!!! Way to go!!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (680 posts) at 11:43 AM
Great Job!! WOW the lbs just melted you're right!
LOVE the "Christmas outfit!" ;)
Hugs
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 11:52 AM
Donna, great job and congrats on finishing the challenge. You look wonderful in your Christmas outfit!
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (67 posts) at 12:05 PM
WOW... you're looking FANTASTIC... you should be VERY proud of your progress!!
Erin
Body for Life Forum Message by smp (19 posts) at 01:46 PM
Donna, you look gorgeous! You did a great job. Best wishes for 2006!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (680 posts) at 11:47 AM
Congrats on the new puppy!! Taking your new "girl" out will get ya running LOTS!
Hugs to you & yours
Merry Christmas
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 11:54 AM
Awww, a new puppy! Puppies are so much fun! Yes, please post a picture so that we can see it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (499 posts) at 12:43 PM
Awwhhh......Puppy breath and puppy kisses!! Nuthin like it!!
My Christmas Magic is my baby Rocky. Hes doing good and I couldnt ask for anything more than my fourlegged son recovering :) Isnt it amazing how a dog can melt even a teenagers heart??
Congratulations on the new addition to the family BB!!
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 12:14 AM
WOOHOO!! Her are the bomb!!! The dress and jeans look fabulous! Congrats!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (1027 posts) at 12:30 AM
Linda, you look AMAZING, utterly amazing...you have done such a fabulous job, thru a ton of adversity, and kept smilin thru it all...*high five skinny sista*
Hugs
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (72 posts) at 03:03 AM
Linda you look gorgeous!! Good for you!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (788 posts) at 03:44 AM
Linda...........My jaw just hit the floor! I had to keep looking back and forth at the two pictures and your accomplishment is phenomenal and inspiring! The BEST part though is that those of us who have to got to know you on Tracker, know the change on the inside is just as awe-inspiring!!! You have inspired all of us every step of the way........and for that I say thank you!!!!!!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by LEC (10 posts) at 05:22 AM
Incredible! Congrats!
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (621 posts) at 06:59 AM
Linda you are truly and inspiration, I love your attitude! You look awesome! I love your new jeans ;)
Ursula
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2079 posts) at 07:11 AM
Well no wonder you're so excited with these last 2 pics - you look amazing.
I especially like the teenager jeans photo - wow!!!! Actually no, I like them both - you look amazing in both.
Very very well done Linda!
Enjoy your Christmas!
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (171 posts) at 08:17 AM
Linda, you are one HOT MAMA!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by iceskater (318 posts) at 08:56 AM
WOW!!!! You look amazing! I'm so happy for you!!!! What a difference! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1241 posts) at 10:17 AM
WOW!!! WOO!!! HOO!!! You Look absolutely stunning!!!!! Linda, You are one gorgeous Lady!!! Way To Go Girl!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (680 posts) at 11:32 AM
Way To GO LINDA!!! What a Fantastic job you've done ..what a CHANGE you've made in that year!
Hugs
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2792 posts) at 12:01 PM
Thank you everyone, ya'll make me feel so good and that makes it all so worth it, thanks for all your encouragement,
I love you guys,
Love, GET*HER*DONE Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (67 posts) at 12:02 PM
AWESOME JOB LINDA!! You look absolutely BEAUTIFUL and INCREDIBLE... and SO YOUNG!!!
I am so impressed with your physical progress, but also with your eternally positive attitude, determination and constant support of your fellow trackers!
Erin
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1494 posts) at 01:18 PM
Linda - Wow, you look absolutely amazing! The comparison to last year really tells the tale of your amazing transformation! And the look in your eyes is very telling, too!! You are beaming! Great, great job!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (61 posts) at 01:24 PM
I can tell that you have a big smile on your face and a bounce in your step just steppin' out in your teenage clothes! You're just looking for excuses to run errands in those jeans, aren't you? Enjoy turning heads!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1660 posts) at 03:25 PM
WOW Linda! You've really made a stunning transformation! You are not only a lot slimmer and healthier looking but you look a lot younger as well. How does it feel to be a hottie?!!!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 01:17 AM
Good Luck - I hope he does well!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1241 posts) at 10:29 AM
Dawn, That's wonderful!!!! I wish your little brother all the best!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (680 posts) at 11:38 AM
That's great Dawn..hope it goes well for him!
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (55 posts) at 04:11 AM
The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.
-Roger Bannister, First person to break the 4 minute mile.
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (417 posts) at 04:40 AM
Thanks for that!! Love it!!
Body for Life Forum Message by She Bear (46 posts) at 09:25 AM
Top Notch I say, top notch!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1241 posts) at 10:19 AM
Excellent!!! Thank you!!! I love it!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (680 posts) at 11:44 AM
oh Hey. Great quote... we should have someone find one for every day... :)
pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (55 posts) at 11:46 AM
~Lala~ said:
oh Hey. Great quote... we should have someone find one for every day... :)
pamela*
I have been posting a quote on weekdays only for about the past 3 weeks. I take the weekend off since it appears that usage during that time is down. I will continue to post them as long as people continue to read/use them.
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 11:55 AM
I always love reading your quotes. Keep them coming because I do read them!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (621 posts) at 07:03 AM
I almost couldn't wait for this morning to get here! Talk about a change in attitude, and eating habits. Yes the cookies and pie where good, but not that good. Felt great to feel the muscles working again this morning and to be sweating. I was surprised to find the measurements where the same except for around the bellybutton which had gone up and inch.
I had gotten 4 pairs of size 4/6 pants for Christmas and let me say that's a big motivator to keep on track. lol
Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday, and has a wonderful Monday!
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (234 posts) at 09:19 AM
It is a wonderful high to feel the burn!! I know the feeling about the pants too!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by raindrop (22 posts) at 11:56 AM
I had done really good over Thanksgiving, but not so disciplined over Christmas. I will be restarting January 2, but will be out of town (in the woods) for a week before then. I would like to do the "hell diet" (I think that is what it is called - the chicken/broccoli thing) for the few days before I hit the gym again on the 2nd. I can't seem to find the thread that posted that a while back. Does anyone remember it? Thanks so much, and looking forward to a successful 2006.
Body for Life Forum Message by bflbeginner (1 posts) at 12:44 PM
i saved this from another post, hope this is what your looking for.
Just want to share.....the hell diet revisited
The last few weeks I found myself at somewhat of a plateau and so after reading some posts about the infamous "hell diet" I decided to tweek my eating a little. The first thing I did was remove all bread, pasta and potato as carbs and replaced them with oatmeal, fruit and sweet potato. This helped get me down about 2.5lbs and then I came across this diet which I followed for 4 1/2 days:
RAPID FAT BURNING – Follow for 1 week.
Meal #1 4 oz. turkey breast 3 egg whites ½ Grapefruit or ½ cup omelet vegetables 2 Flax Oil Capsules
Meal #2 Protein Drink: 2 scoops Muscle Provider (or other protein powder), 4 frozen strawberries or peach slices, 12 oz water
or
Whole Food Option: 3.5 oz (snack pack can) tuna and 1 tomato
Meal #3
5 ounces chicken (weighed prior to cooking) 2 cups salad (lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber, green peppers, etc.) 1 TBS. Vinegar and 1 tsp. Sunflower Oil (or other vegetable oil) for a dressing
Meal #4
(same as meal #2)
Meal #5
6 ounces lean meat (chicken, fish, strip sirloin, lean beef, etc.) 1 cup vegetables 2 Flax Oil Capsules
IMPORTANT – DO NOT SKIP – EAT ALL FOODS AS LISTED
Monday and Thursday: Substitute the following for your 5th meal at the end of the day:
¾ cup oatmeal (before cooking) or 3/4 cup cooked brown rice, 4 oz. sweet potato small banana 1 cup vegetables 1 TBS. butter
NO SUPPLEMENTS WITH THIS MEAL
I hope this all comes out right when I post it and you can see what the breakdown is.
Anyhow, thanks to Skwigg (Renee) who is the moderator of the BFL Women's group on Yahoo and I know a lot of you read her webpage and blog. She didn't create this diet, but posted it for us to see.
So, the great news is I followed for 4 1/2 days and lost almost 4 pounds. It wasn't that awful either, I really didn't feel hungry, but my HIIT suffered due to lack of carbs and energy, weights were okay. If you're looking for a kick start off a plateau, try this, it worked for me. I did switch Meal 4 with Meal 5 as I tend to get hungry before I go to bed.
Last night I had my free meal (and it was a doosie from Culvers (my fave) double burger, fries, hot fudge sundae) and now I'm back to no bread, pasta or potatoes, so I hope I keep the 4lbs off, we'll see.
Body for Life Forum Message by smp (19 posts) at 01:41 PM
Just curious -- anyone know what's up with the Mon/Thu Meal #5? It seems odd to have so many carbs with no protein, especially for the last meal.
Body for Life Forum Message by raindrop (22 posts) at 03:01 PM
BFL Beginner, thank you SO MUCH for your information. The diet I remembered was basically protein and lots of vegetables. Yours is very detailed and I appreciate this information. Luckily, the only cardio I will be doing is lots of walking (and the only weightlifting is a 243 rifle), so the lack of potatoes, etc. won't be a problem for these few days. I'll be sure to be back on the BFL eating program starting Tuesday the 2nd. If anyone remembers the "general" version of the Hell Diet, I would appreciate your comments as well. Thanks again everyone.
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (316 posts) at 03:05 PM
Hello, it was me who posted that. I think the carb meal is for energy. It did seem like a lot of carbs, I ate everything and felt really full, but still lost weight. It also gave me an incentive to make it to Thursday night, I wanted those carbs!! I wouldn't do this for any longer than 6 days, your body really does need them. Good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2792 posts) at 12:37 PM
Ok, I just Pmed Just Josh with this and it inspired me to tell everyone.
This is a New Year, a New Challenge, hopefully you will got to www.helpjuliewhitt.com and sign up for the TORCH Challenge starting Jan 2 to March 26th in Honor Of JULIE WHITT , I am!
Everyone is telling me I did wonderful in a years time, thank you all so much, I couldn't have done it without the support of all of you here on Tracker,
I was told that some people even show my pic to their friends to try to encourage and inspire them,
Now the part that isn't so Great, A lot of people give up before they even try, they just look at my pic, say WOW and then say I can't do that!
YES< YOU CAN! YOU CAN GET*HER*DONE!
I was fat for 9 years after a healthy 15 years of teaching Aerobics, I quit, got lazy, got fat, didn't like it , but oh well, that's life.
NO that isn't LIFE, that's not living to the best that you can be.
I was a junk a holic, I ate junk all day, I would eat at the all you can eat places, wanted my money's worth, then come home and eat Little Debbie cakes,
I'd eat 2 little debbie cakes at a time, I never met a cookie I didn't like. I was the orginial cookie moster. an open bag was an empty bag.
But one day I got so disgusted and depressed and it snapped, at 200lbs I said I have to do something, but nothing worked.
I found Body for Life and Whalla! I found my answer.
It wasn't easy, I cheated, I spipped ex days, but the more I followed the program the easier it got, It took the 1st whole 12 week challenge to realize that ex everyday wasn't that hard and eating right was enjoyable. The more results I saw the more it inspired me to continue.
and as I continued the more it became a lifestyle and not just another diet.
I planned, I planned alot, what I eat, when, what time, even why, I took my body as a work of art,like a nice machine that I had to take care of, I needed to fuel it, fuel it with what it needed, if I did alot of cardio, I need to replace it with carbs, alot of heavy wts, I need more protien, a reg rountine and I need both the carbs and protien. think about it, If you had a car you don't fuel her up with donuts, do you? she won't run.
BFL says, If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
So PLAN< PLAN< PLAN< if the plan doesn't go perfect, it's ok to scratch out and rewrite something, but rewrite it to contine to fuel your body with what it needs.
If you make a mistake, so what , learn from it and contine on, don't blow the rest of the day because of one stupid mistake.
Keep the journal, you will get used to it, I carry mime everywhere with me.
I plan, my day the night before, what to eat, when, what time, what exercises, how many wts will I use today,
at the bottom of each workout, I write,
awesome workout, Hiit my 10's
ok workout, could have done better, only hiit a 8 and why, didn't feel like it, or felt tired or dind't give myself enough time
This journel helps so much, you can look back at the end of the week and see, Oh no wonder I lost 2 more lbs, WOW< I busted my butt this week, or Oh no wonder I am tired, look at what I've been eating,
or no wonder I didn't loose any more in 2 weeks, look I've barely don't anythiing and been eating too much.
it's your tool, use it and make it work for you
STAY ocused and Stay Positive
Remember you are capable and worthy of being and doing anything and everything. You just need the discipline and the determaination to see it through.
It may not come to you instantely, and you may even back slide from time to time, but don't I SAID DON"T let that Detour you, NEVER GIVE UP!
Life is forever changing, therefore everyday is a new day and a new chance to begin bran NEW!
You may not be able to change everything you face, but you cannot change anything until you face it.
GOOD LUCK to all,
and Remember 2 things,
1. It's always to soon to quit, so don't quit too soon,
and 2. JUST GET*HER*DONE!!!
Love always,
your BFL friend,
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (171 posts) at 01:26 PM
love it!! Thank you
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (61 posts) at 02:00 PM
Wonderful Linda! Thank you. The fact that you have kept moving forward for an entire year and have only gotten stronger and more committed says a lot.
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (359 posts) at 02:06 PM
Thanks for the excellent words and great reminders. YOu are the greatest. Much love. Amy
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2792 posts) at 08:15 PM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (781 posts) at 10:46 PM
Linda -- thanks for the great words of encouragement. Your new photos look fabulous! So far from the sad woman crying in the closet. :-D
Body for Life Forum Message by pk-rn (17 posts) at 03:29 PM
This has 20 g protien but it is a frozen meal. Is this considered a no no for BFL clean eating?
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (171 posts) at 05:25 PM
How many calories, carbs and sugars? Any dehyronated (sp?) oils? You jt want to keep a healthy ratio of protein to carbs, with minimal sugar and fiber is a plus.:) Some say 40/40/20, others do different ratios.
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (146 posts) at 05:52 PM
I LOVE that stuff. I don't eat meat, and it's just delicious! But I really don't know how "BFL" it is. I do know it's low in calories and high in protien. I think it's a little high in carbs but I don't remember for sure.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (585 posts) at 07:35 PM
I think we have discussed this before awhile back and determined based on the calories, protein, fiber, and nutrients that is was BFL friendly.
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 08:47 PM
Here is the nutritional information from another site:
Serving Size: 9 oz.
Calories: 150
Fat: 1g
Carbs: 25g
Sugar: 6g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 20g
It looks 'friendly' to me.
Body for Life Forum Message by pk-rn (17 posts) at 03:59 PM
What all is involved in the mini challenges? How do I get on a team?
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1494 posts) at 04:08 PM
Contact crone - this is the person running the mini challenge
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (809 posts) at 09:13 PM
Being sick for Christmas sucks. Im writing this as I do my breathing treatment for asthma. I had to go to the hospital today because the medication I have been on is not strong enough. I have not been this bad for a long long time. The corticosteroids they give people with severe asthma problems are a bodybuilders worst nightmare. They are the opposite of anabolic steroids.
I really hope that I get well soon so that I can hit the gym soon. I know my strength will be way down because of all the steroid use and all of my inactivity this past week and comming week.
If this tread is hard to read, please forgive me. Im a little heavily medicated at the moment. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by AngRoCamp (128 posts) at 09:44 PM
Ugh. I'm sick too, but as bad as I've been feeling for myself, your post put it in perspective... there's always someone with it a bit worse off. I've just got the doozy of all cough/colds. No hospital trip for me (although I'll be going to the doctor tomorrow as I'm afraid I've got strep or some other kind of infection.) I'm sorry you're feeling so yuck!! Not fun any time, but particularly bad at Christmas. Good luck when you get back to the gym. I had intended to start challenge 2 today but NO WAY was my body up to it. I can't make it up the stairs without wheezing and hacking today.
Ang
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2792 posts) at 09:53 PM
what is going on, the night before christmas eve I went to bed at midnight feeling fine, I woke up at 2am and my throat was very dry, I had a headahe and I couldn't breath, all stopped up,
then went back to sleep, but had a tough night, woke up in the morning and couldn't talk, no voice. I was supposed to be santa for Christmas but I couldn't ho ho ho, , christmas Eve at the party I was tired and just wanted to go home and crash,
christmas day was the same, but I had a good time anyway, but by that night it really hurt to try an talk, Sarah was happy, hahaha
today, I'm learning sign language, hahlol, nothing comes out,
Hello, hello, Hello, can you hear me, see I told ya, I can't talk, , Oh but I can type, lol!
hope everyone wakes up feeling great in the morning, and hope I got a voice back!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (809 posts) at 09:58 PM
Yeah it really scares me when I get severe asthma attacks.
When I was about 12 I almost died. They took me to the hospital and had to be intubated in the PICU. They told my parents to call any family in because they really didnt think I was going to make it through the night.
I woke up the next day not knowing where I was and spent the next week in PICU but I survived. Ever since then I get really scared when I have major problems that the normal medication I have on hand does not work.
I hope everyone out there gets well soon. Best of health to you!
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (362 posts) at 10:13 PM
Wow....I hope all of you get well soon. You are all in my thoughts...get well so we can get on with our challenges :O
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (919 posts) at 11:02 PM
I am too! ;-( I swear I think I have found another great AB workout coughing all freaking night long and day now. I won't even attempt the gym right now or cardio or else I will have the asthma problem you speak of. I think I am gonna have to go to the doctor tomorrow as well. I can't take this crap anymore. I feel like crap and most of all I am sick of hack hack hacking away. I think I will just change my name to Hackarealla! I fell ya! This just sucks! Hope you feel better soon too!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hkrchic (5 posts) at 11:26 AM
Hello all! I am finally doing it....starting the BFL challenge today! I know that Jan. 2nd seems like a logical day, but I have been putting this off for 5 years so why wait another day to live life fully? What is different this time you may ask? I am commiting to a goal for myself and visualizing the outcome. Before, I was doing it for other people but a crazy couple of years of taking care of someone else has now left me alone. This is a huge opportunity to do something for myself! I found this forum and was happy to see great information and so much positive inspiration. Wish me luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (359 posts) at 11:38 AM
wooohoo. welcome. Congrats on making the choice to make the commitment. Make sure you have your goals developed and always refer back to them. BEst of luck toyou.
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (171 posts) at 11:55 AM
Welcome Hkrchic, Way to jump start the New Year, I'm right there with ya!! Too much holiday cheer has slowed my progress, today I dusted myself off and am 100% committed. I wish you much luck and progress:)
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 11:56 AM
Congrats on starting today! You are going to do great!
After taking last week off, I am 100% back on today. Two meals down and I'm off to the gym at lunchtime. It feels good to be in control.
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (115 posts) at 02:35 PM
Welcome and good luck!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Hkrchic (5 posts) at 04:38 PM
Thank you all so much for your encouragement! I went shopping today for all of my food so I can resist the holiday candy that is still around. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1241 posts) at 06:24 PM
Welcome Hkrchic!!!! And Congratulations on starting your challenge!!! I wish you all the very best!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (138 posts) at 07:31 PM
Welcome aboard! Starting is an important first step. Have you gotten your goals lined up yet? More importantly have you gotten your reason dialed in.
You reason is your best friend when things get tough.
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (67 posts) at 08:24 PM
Welcome and good luck to you! One word of advice...throw that left over stuff away! LOL...that is what I plan to do before I go to bed tonight! I've had one cookie too many today.
Body for Life Forum Message by angelic4077 (5 posts) at 09:09 PM
Welcome,
I have been on BFL-tracker for a week now and love it. This place is great with wonderful support and great people.
Body for Life Forum Message by AngRoCamp (128 posts) at 09:47 PM
Excellent!!! Why wait? Good job for jumping in and taking charge!!! You'll do great! Welcome. ~Ang
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (1 posts) at 02:32 PM
Good Day, all. Im Matt and Im starting tomorrow. My goals in my first challenge are to lose weight (ideally Id like to be around 175 or 180), gain lean muscle (Currently 21% body fat), and improve my fitness level. I will be running my first 1/2 marathon in April so my cardio will be a little different than what is prescribed.
Has anyone else trained for a distance run while doing the program? If so are there any changes to the diet that I should make or should I just go with what is described?
Thanks in Advance,
MATT
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (115 posts) at 02:34 PM
Hi Matt, and welcome aboard!
I'm not a runner but some folks here have done marathon trainging. I'm sure you'll hear from them.
I just wanted to say welcome!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by angelic4077 (5 posts) at 04:19 PM
Well, week one is over and while I have to admit that my eating habits over Christmas break weren't as good as they could have been I did manage to drop off 4 pounds and keep it off over the weekend.
This week I am going to start walking more to build up to a serious aerobic workout in a couple of weeks. I am thinking about carrying bottles of water in my hands while walking to start working in weight training. Has anyone ever done this and if so have any suggestions for me?
Week 2 here I come. WoooooHooooo!
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (100 posts) at 04:34 PM
Congratulations on completing week one. You can do this. Keep up the great work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hkrchic (5 posts) at 04:45 PM
Congrats on completing week one! You are on your way! I always have a water bottle with me (living in AZ it is needed!). I have been getting the 1 liter water bottles at stores and filling it up several times a day to make sure I get enough water. If you are running around alot and have a hard time carrying something with you, I recommend a camelback water carrier (or another brand) so you can carry both water and anything else you need. You can get these at mostsporting good stores.
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Hkrchic (5 posts) at 04:45 PM
Congrats on completing week one! You are on your way! I always have a water bottle with me (living in AZ it is needed!). I have been getting the 1 liter water bottles at stores and filling it up several times a day to make sure I get enough water. If you are running around alot and have a hard time carrying something with you, I recommend a camelback water carrier (or another brand) so you can carry both water and anything else you need. You can get these at mostsporting good stores.
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1241 posts) at 06:22 PM
Congrats on completing week one of your BFL journey!!!! I wish you all the very best!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (680 posts) at 03:37 PM
Thanks for writing this Tom! I was just about to write the same thing! :)
What a nice thing to find over in this section..ummm...needless to say I don't get a chance to wander in here much!
Take care Mr Webmaster..& know that we DO really THANK -you for creating the Tracker..
Merry Christmas!
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1494 posts) at 03:54 PM
Happy Holidays, Webmaster! So glad someone thought to start this thread...you are VERY appreciated, WM!
Nancy