Ah, so that's what you meant by "pucker up"! LMAO! OK, I'm ready for Butt Day.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pocahontas (2 posts) at 10:56 AM
Thanks everyone! This helped. I think weighing in the morning of my free day will be the best time. I've found that the scale really affects me mentally during the program. If I lose a lot, I get overly confident and may slack off... but if I don't lose, I work out way too much and don't eat enough...which is not good either.
Body for Life Forum Message by one more time (31 posts) at 07:16 PM
What should I do? I've had this major head cold since Monday and have not worked out this week. I tried some light cardio but just felt too crappy. Dayquil won't touch it. Should I slog through this with some workouts or just rest?
Thanks
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 07:55 PM
I O.D. on vitamin C and echinachea whenever I have a cold.
Body for Life Forum Message by one more time (31 posts) at 09:58 PM
Thanks I'll give it a try. Were you able to continue working out?
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (8 posts) at 10:07 PM
Echinachea should be taken at the onset of a cold for best results. The rule of thumb is if 'it' (your symptoms) are above the shoulders you can do a moderate workout. If you are sick in the chest with a fever just rest and drink plenty of fluids. But if you are feeling that crummy just take the time off and rest and recover - what's a few days out of a lifetime - especially when you are ill. Don't beat yourself up. Eat as well as you can according to plan. Do some at home exercises - crunches, push-ups etc to keep something going - to make you feel as if you are carrying on at least. Its not the end of the world. Take care - jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (588 posts) at 08:11 PM
I do one arm pull ups and I need something to help my forearms from being in so much pain before my biceps go to failure
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (207 posts) at 08:11 PM
Improve your grip ... use wrist wraps. I personally just work through the pain and get the double-whammy of developing forearms at the same time.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (588 posts) at 08:12 PM
Hey gang,
Recently I have been sleeping 4-6 hours a night and taking a nap from 1-3 hours during the day. Is this bad??? I feel a little run down
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:18 PM
I would think it would be better to get a solid 7-8 hours all at once. Is there a reason you can't?
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (8 posts) at 08:21 PM
Naps shouldn't be longer than 20-30 mins, otherwise it interrupts your evening sleep cycle. Only the elderly need longer naps during the day BECAUSE their quality of sleep is not as good overnight.
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (588 posts) at 10:32 PM
Yes work obligations and working my way towards debt freedom
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (9 posts) at 11:50 AM
What I've read and been told by nutrition experts is that you should use CLA with the Omega fatty acid/oil supplement together. The omega helps the CLA work better. GNC carries one supplement that contains both together, so you don't have to have and take one of each.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 04:13 PM
Yes, you are right, I have learned from speaking to Top Fitness Competitors and Nutritionist that taking both works better and that is why I now take EFAs, Essential Fatty Acids.. which has both in it....as far as dosage, I take them with the main meals...Breakfast, Lunch and Supper!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:10 AM
Most bars don't have the nutrition we need for a whole meal, and BFL bars specifically. That's why they're leaving you hungry, and it doesn't matter whether the flavor is good or bad, they're still going to leave you hungry. Obviously once in a while they're necessary for convenience, but it's best to stick with whole food and/or shakes.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 08:19 AM
If you have to eat a bar, the best brand I have found so far are the all-in-one bars by dexatrim. They have great fiber, decent protein, decent carbs, and hardly no sugar. It does contain sugar alcohol so this may upset your stomach but it didnt effect me at all. Im not saying eat this once a day or anything but when you are in a pinch I think they may even be better than myoplex bars nutritionaly.
Here is their website if you are interested.
Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (20 posts) at 08:54 AM
Oh, I LOVE the chocolate mint ones! They remind me of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies...the ones I used to eat half a box of in one sitting! I usually eat them if I know I'm having another meal in a couple hours...so I don't have the hunger problem. The shakes are good, but I do have the hunger problem with those.
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (9 posts) at 03:05 PM
I've had almost all the bars I can possible try. I HATE 99% of them--they make my skin crawl and make me want to hurl when I try to eat them.
TWO I LOVE: BFL Peanut Caramel (a crisp bar, which most of the times taste MUCH better than a mushy bar) and SnacBar (from Champion Nutrion), available at GNC (so far the only place I've found it at)
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 03:43 PM
MsJerra, pure creatine monohydrate contains no calories. You probably have a product, betagen maybe?, that contains other stuff in it that is supposed to help transport the creatine into the muscles more efficiently. Plain o creatine monohydrate is what Young Guns was refering to.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 04:04 PM
140????? holy cow
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 04:09 PM
ok ok...so I know this questions has been asked MANY times...but here it is again!
I use BetaGen and have been taking it after my workouts...Does it matter if you take it before or after your workout???
There you go!
Mary
Body for Life Forum Message by ORQT (119 posts) at 10:17 AM
What? No one knows about MSM or no one has an answer?
Here's some links to info on MSM:
http://qualitycounts.com/fpmsm.html
http://www.health-marketplace.com/article-msm.htm
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (532 posts) at 12:19 AM
I know that everyone here is split on their opinion of ephedra products, but for those who wish to still partake, we found a place in our town that carries it. It's a product that actually wasn't banned because it's an actual medication used for asthma patients (a bronchodilator). Each pill contains 25mg of ephedra (comparable to what was in one Hydroxycut). You can find it online for under $10 for 48 pills and it's called Vasopro.
We were told to add it to whatever fatburner/thermogenic we liked. My husband has been using it for about a month now and he's having the same results from this combo as he had from the old formula Hydroxycut and other thermogenics that used to contain ephedra. Plus, it helps him stay awake on his night shift.
Please consult with your physician if you are unsure of any existing heart conditions or any other medical issues that may be exacerbated by this product. And don't take more than the recommended doseage.
I just thought I would put it out there for those who used to use ephedra and wanted it back. Hopefully, I won't get chewed out for this post, as I know many are against it. I personally never had any problems with ephedra and used it with great results. So please, no flaming? = )
Melanie
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 12:34 AM
the only flame you'll get is one under your butt from the ephedra. I love the stuff ever since they took it off the market nothing has come close.
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (532 posts) at 12:37 AM
LOL...that's what my hubbie has been saying for the past month. He's so happy that he found a place to get it. We have been buying from the local store at $15/bottle, but found it for $9.50/bottle with a $5 s/h charge. So he's going to start getting it online instead. We still buy stuff from the local store because the guy who runs it is really knowledgeable about fitness/nutrition and he likes to give us freebies to try.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (253 posts) at 08:30 AM
I have taken the ECA combination using the Vasopro off and on for a couple of months. Told my physician what I was taking and he said to make sure and cycle off and on, and take no more than the 25mg ephedra, 200mg caffeine and 1 standard aspirin and at least 4 hours between does. The only adverse side effect I have had is it makes me feel hot after working out and virtually eliminates my appetite. Some people have had serious reations others have not, listen to your body. Dynamic fitness has Vasopro for $7.99 and caffeine for about $5 with total shipping $5.95 on all orders.
http://www.dynamicfitness.com/search/search?keyword=vasopro
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (541 posts) at 08:34 AM
I have asthma, and have taken this product just recently. It did nothing for me except dent my wallet. ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Fitat45 (71 posts) at 07:42 AM
Sorry if this top has been beaten to death, but O.K. in a nutshell or laymans terms, what are the pros and cons of each? Is one better than the other to use in the evening-slower to digest? Are there any difference between the two?
Thanks to all you knowledgable bflers!
Body for Life Forum Message by Fitat45 (71 posts) at 07:43 AM
topic is what i meant
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 07:47 AM
Read this great post
Body for Life Forum Message by Fitat45 (71 posts) at 12:48 PM
Thanks Chuck!
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 01:01 PM
i wanna second the poster on that thread who said soy protein wasn't tasty yuuuuuck!!!! i couldn't even bring the glass close to my lips after the first taste... pewwww
had to toss the glass out too..boy does it stink... JMHO
val :)
Body for Life Forum Message by BabeBy40 (333 posts) at 01:35 PM
One other thing to consider if you are cooking with the protein powder: I know that the whey starts breaking down with heat, so soy might be a better alternative.
Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by BabeBy40 (333 posts) at 01:36 PM
Oh, and I know some people who have had problems with gas and bloating with the soy powder...
Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 01:47 PM
soy=yucky...whey=mmmmm yummy..nuff said
Body for Life Forum Message by cnoellea (13 posts) at 02:01 PM
Whey is better for post-workout, soy is better as a complete source of protein; especially for women. I love to have it in a shake with some cottage cheese and bananas with peanut butter before bed-slow digesting protein.
Body for Life Forum Message by deadyote1 (2 posts) at 02:11 PM
I think Soy and Whey both taste like... bad.
Matrix rocks!!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/syn/matrix.html
I mix it at work with a spoon with 1% Milk and count it as meal 4. While it has whey protein as part of it it tastes really good!
Bsafe,
DY1
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (207 posts) at 08:11 PM
People, it's not whey or soy that taste good or bad. By themselves, both taste horrible.
It's the COMPANY and FLAVORING you use ... different companies use different flavors, sweeteners, and other fillers to enhance the flavor.
Whey by itself is just as horrible as soy.
If you are looking for a protein powder based on flavor, nothing in the universe beats Muscle Provider and Ultimate Muscle Protein from Beverly International.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (588 posts) at 08:14 PM
what is the best based on grams of protein versus grams of sugar
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (9 posts) at 11:56 AM
For a long time, for some reason I had it in my head that using creatine was just for men. I bought some for my husband after reading a lot on it and deciding it was a safe and effective thing to use while on the BFL program.
ANYWAY, any women out there using creatine? Is it producing better results for you? I decided after reading more that it could help me greatly in achieving what I want to do (get lean, replace fat with muscle tone which takes us less space). I have been taking a teaspoon after every workout as instructed by my local GNC expert. He has been following BFL for a while and his wife does this as well. I didn't do the loading dose--he said that was not necessary.
Just wondering if other women out there are spooning the creatine, too.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 03:15 PM
I use Betagen but just started a week ago. I do already feel like I can up my weights in my next workouts, but I'm not sure if that's from the Betagen or just my natural progression from the training I've been doing.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 03:21 PM
Your local GNC salesman seems to be more knowledgeable than most!
Im not a woman but I know from past posts that a lot of women take creatine. Do a search on creatine and see what comes up. Betagen contains creatine incase you didnt know, a lot of women take that.
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (9 posts) at 03:57 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (9 posts) at 03:58 PM
Thanks!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 04:04 PM
Try BetaGen!
I notice when I use it I can push myself harder...and it poofs up my mus-kels. I don't get the bloated feeling that most people mention, though. I save that "special" bloated feeling for those OTHER times (grr). TMI!! I don't use the BetaGen for that specific week.
Mary
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (207 posts) at 08:09 PM
Creatine works the same for men and women ... it's not specific and it doesn't appear to be impacted by hormones, so it is equally valid for men and women.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 12:49 AM
ok then, it is settled, it will be a HAMMER TIME REUNION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
Bring those thongs ladies!
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (702 posts) at 10:51 AM
Definitely...Where the Red Fern Grows. They made us watch that in junior high school. Can you believe it? I was bawling.
Body for Life Forum Message by KauaiBound (150 posts) at 10:57 AM
Did you see the Notebook?
Linn
Body for Life Forum Message by fauxpasfur (240 posts) at 11:09 AM
I was gonna say, try The Notebook. I kind of had an idea about what it was about, so I literally bawled through the whole thing, even the happy go lucky parts. It is REALLY REAALLY good, a nice love story. Oh and for that matter, how about Love Story?? Meg
Body for Life Forum Message by khubbard (177 posts) at 11:09 AM
Old Yeller/Old Yellar. Also the Bengals vs. the 49er's in the Super Bowl (81 and 89). That destroyed me emotionally!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by KauaiBound (150 posts) at 11:12 AM
Khubbard are you an OSU football fan? What about the Fiesta Bowl? Oh yeah and the last 2 OSU vs Michigan games?
Go Bucks!
Linn
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (557 posts) at 11:42 AM
OMG! Yes, The Notebook. I loved the book, and the movie was awesome! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 12:50 PM
Shhh, don't tell him I told ya, but my sweet hubby cries when he watched Armageddon -- the scene where Bruce Willis is going down the elevator to set off the bomb.
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 01:01 PM
khubbard, let me hear you say ...
"montana hits taylor for the go ahead touchdown" ...
sorry man ... just couldn't resist. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 01:02 PM
a walk to remember.... i watch that one with my daughter and cry every time even though i have seen it a million times... tuck everlasting too
val :)
Body for Life Forum Message by ToBeThin (117 posts) at 01:30 PM
The Notebook. I cried and cried and cried. I mean it...I couldn't stop. Almost wanta cry thinking about it. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 01:43 PM
OK, I did cry at the Notebook, so maybe all is not lost. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (598 posts) at 01:51 PM
Steel Magnolias was just on a few days ago and I bawled my head off, which was kind of funny because I spent the whole movie thinking, "That's funny--I don't remember the acting being this bad last time I watched it."
Rent Of Mice and Men with Gary Sinise and John Malkovich: "Tell me 'bout dem rabbits, George . . ."
WAAAAAAHHH!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 02:01 PM
That's EXACTLY what I was thinking while I was watching Beaches. The whole time I was thinking, "who TALKS like that???"
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (702 posts) at 02:33 PM
Okay...you have mentioned 2 movies based on Nicholas Sparks' books. Does he make them sad or what? I have read almost all of them. He is a SUPER writer.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 02:51 PM
I just got the book "The Notebook". Which other of the listed movies did he write? I'm gonna have to look into more of his stuff. I am always looking for something to read. I have 5 new books on my nightstand, and in 2-3 weeks, tops, I'll be in need of something to read again.
Body for Life Forum Message by njleydon (152 posts) at 09:42 PM
Has anyone seen, The Color Purple? The ending is heartwrenching!! Whoopy Goldberg is amazing in it. Awesome movie. Oh yeah, Oprah and Danny Glover were wonderful too.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (811 posts) at 04:56 AM
Teresa - I know this won't help but I've had night sweats consistently since I was about 25 - that means 15 years!!!!! And when I say consistently that means every night for months or years at a time, they'll disappear for a couple months and then they're back. When I say night sweats I mean water, changing clothes, sheets 4 or 5 times a night, getting out of bed and there is an outline from my toes to the top of my head - yes even my feet and hands will be wet where I can actually see water droplets on them - SO GROSS.
I've had many tests, no explanation. Hormones??? Don't think so, 2 pregnancies with no problem getting pregnant. If hormones were off I'd think there would be a problem with getting pregnant.
For me, the best I can come up with is its how my body handles stress (????????) I've always drank alot of water and out it comes at night. Its awful but its become a way of life for me. No help right? I knew it LOL.
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 10:20 AM
You're welcome, Teresa!
And Tracey, your night-sweats description makes me think of those stories about people who spontaneously combust, leaving charred outlines of themselves and incinerating things nearby.
Usually if I wake up in a pool of wetness, it's because I was drooling. :-P
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 10:37 AM
Flower,your female hormones can fluctuate even if you have had 2 pregnancies. I've had 2 pregnancies and I wake up with night sweats as you explained and it has been going on for several years. I can just about pinpoint now when it will happen.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 10:48 AM
Mine started when I started BFL. My first challenge I go them a lot. Now that I have been zig-zagging w/ carb cycling, and calorie tapering they have returned. So it must be the eating plan. ;-)
T
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (253 posts) at 08:35 AM
Is EAS a publicly traded company?
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 09:26 AM
I don't believe it is my husband and I looked into it. BEcause we thought man it would be great to invest in it right now. I believe it is not .... yet.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (541 posts) at 09:33 AM
I just want to know why Hussman doesn't list his email address anywhere on his site!!!
Perhaps he forgot!!!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 09:44 AM
I ran across this article on yahoo and it made me think of how bad some people's situations are. It puts my little problems into perspective.
Drought casts suicide shadow over rural Australia
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 09:52 AM
Yeah - it's pretty dry there and it's always an ongoing problem.
They are tough people.
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 01:54 PM
OK, this is trully off-topic.
My jab at khubbard on the woes of the Bengals got me to thinking that we probably have lots of fanatic sports fans among the group ....
So, sound off, who do you like ?!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by MsJerra (63 posts) at 02:00 PM
My Sacramento Kings but they havent done as well as we have all liked them to do, unfortunately!
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (73 posts) at 02:28 PM
Tampa Bay Bucs baby! I am a tried and true fan!!
Also - LOVE Nascar - my driver is Kevin Harvick
Body for Life Forum Message by drjlbaileyii (446 posts) at 02:30 PM
Go PISTONS!!!! OOWWW!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 02:31 PM
tampa ...... bay... dh makes me watch auburn for college and i make him watch my bucs...:) too bad hockey is on strike loved my lightening!!!! stanley still has a tan :)
val
Body for Life Forum Message by ToBeThin (117 posts) at 02:32 PM
TN VOLS! There is NO OTHER team!
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 02:33 PM
marijayde...i noticed your from kenneth city ... i used to live in st. pete that is why i am forever a buc fan.... i still have license plate up here in NW florida.. although sometimes (like last year wasnt a very good year to go driving around with it ) been with them thru good and bad
:)
val
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (702 posts) at 02:36 PM
On Wisconsin, On Wisconsin.....Go Badgers! I live in Ohio but....sorry....not a fan of the Bucks!
Body for Life Forum Message by *KriStiNe* (86 posts) at 02:46 PM
KINGS BABY!! (yes I am the band wagon fan) ... Yankees **wooty whoo** *New Yorker at heart!* GO Knicks! hehe ... (born and raised in the New York/Jersey) moved out to Sac 10 yrs ago so that's why i like both teams.
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 04:34 PM
DA BEARS !!!!!
Also, my beloved FIGHTIN ILLINI !!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 11:45 PM
only football I like is my daughter's high scholl football team Pearl River Central
Well acturally I don't like the game, I just like the guys in the football cause they are all kids that gre up by us in our area and the only reason I got to the games, is to watch the cheerleaders!, especially my daughterSarah , go Sarah!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (702 posts) at 02:14 PM
the best present that you have received from your spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, partner, lover, or whatever you call them. Yesterday was my 2nd anniversary and I got an ornamental Bradford pear tree. Hubby said he got me a tree because it will grow like our love! He's definitely the BEST! I told my neighbor who loves to harass him and she said "puke, puke! Tell him to come see me in 10 years!" ROFLMAO. He's still the BEST!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (144 posts) at 02:21 PM
I am typing on it right now!!!! This year for mother's day, hubby bought me a new laptop computer. The reason it was sooooo amazing is a) I work at home and have two kids, so being tied to the desktop is kind of difficult when I am putting in extra hours and they are around b) I get migraine headaches and he suggested a flat screen would be better, but I poo poohed spending the money (because I needed a LARGE screen for what I do) and c) the money for the laptop came from a huge promotion he got... did he spend the $$ on himself? No, he went out and splurged on me.... I was really really really touched.
Body for Life Forum Message by jennilahart (7 posts) at 02:42 PM
This is so girly....but I LOVE it!! Here goes.
My beau is a huge nerd (self-declared) and it is part of my attraction to him. Last summer he was in Japan and had the fortunate experience of having some columbians aboard ship so he could practice his Spanish. He knows one of my biggest passions is reading and studying foreign languages.
As a random gift I received a book in the mail, "The Alchemist," written by a South American author. I was so touch to open the cover and find that he had read the entire book and annotated the covers and pages with his affections and views.
My nerd and bestest friend *sigh*......
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 02:52 PM
I dunno.... do they have thoughtful gifts at Walgreens? :P
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 02:58 PM
Last year for my birthday my husband didn't do anything! NADA!!! We went out to dinner, but I picked the place.
ANYWAY, to make up for it this year he went all out and surprised me! He flew in my two best friends and threw me a surprise birthday party at the park. It was great and just like a party I had when I was a kid, complete with a Care Bear cake and a piñata!
I put a photo from it on my profile (side). That crazy guy behind me in the photo...that's my husband! HAHAA
-Mary
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (315 posts) at 04:02 PM
Well, the best present I got was from an ex boyfriend that I used to live with (he really was a keeper *sigh*).
Anyway, for Vday he got me 5 new tires for my SUV, an alignment, brake job and free meat from Les Schwab.
He was THE BEST! I love a man who will take care of my car for me.
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 04:17 PM
Free MEAT?!! And a fixed car?!! I'm jealous! That is too funny!
Body for Life Forum Message by CJ (46 posts) at 04:19 PM
My guy has been doing repairs for the local gym once a week so that I can have a membership there in exchange. We can't afford to pay for one so this was his way of getting around that. Everyday I am there I thank my guy for such a great gift.
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 04:32 PM
Wow, you all have wonderful men in you life, but I must confess that I have the best.
My Husband is adopting my daughter. Everytime I talk about it, it moves me to tears.
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 04:33 PM
Wow, you all have wonderful men in you life, but I must confess that I have the best.
My Husband is adopting my daughter. Everytime I talk about it, it moves me to tears.
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by BabeBy40 (333 posts) at 04:43 PM
My best Valentine's present ever was the conception of my son (little did we know). My best Halloween present was the birth of that same son!
Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 05:31 PM
Lisa -- I have a Valentine's daughter, too. :-)
(Born via induction Nov. 6 2002)
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (532 posts) at 05:49 PM
Best gift my hubbie ever gave me was asking me to marry him and be mom to his 2 kids (at the time, they were 1 and 4). I've been their "mom" for almost 4 years and have been through potty training, losing the bottle, riding without training wheels, First Holy Communion, first day of 1st grade, first day of preschool, first broken nose...LOL. I can't imagine my life without them.
He was fairly creative with the engagement as well. We met on May 21st of 2001 and were married by January 16, 2002...ROFL. VERY fast engagement, considering he asked me on Christmas Eve.
I was handed a big box and told to open it. There was another, smaller box inside, and so forth, until I got to a really small box about the size of...yep, you guessed it, a ring box. My hands trembling, I opened up the box. Uh, no ring, no ring box. Nothing but a note that said, "Go look on the Christmas tree for something that doesn't belong". Okay, so I go over and I'm expecting to find ring tied to a branch, right? Nope. Just a Polariod photo of my goofy hubbie's face and he had written underneath, "Turn around". I turned around and he was on his knees, along with his 5 year old son and they asked me to marry them.
He does things like that all the time. Leaving little notes on my car while I was at school. Taking pictures of himself signing "I love you" on my digital camera or my camera phone. Leaving love notes under my pillow. Leaving flowers in our bathroom for me to discover when I get home. Tucking a love note inside my cooler that I take to work. He doesn't think he's romantic, but he is.
I don't think he'll grow out of it...his folks have been married for 35 years and still do stuff like that. My mother-in-law calls her husband "her prince". It's very cute how much in love they are and I hope that years from now, my husband and I will be like that.
And I found him in the most ridiculous place....a bar!! LOL. I was a cocktail waitress and he was my customer.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by *KriStiNe* (86 posts) at 06:27 PM
awww Melanie your hubby sounds so sweet =)
My best present thus far is my doggie!! He's a red/tan Pomeranian and I got him for my birthday. I thought I was going to get a Yankee's jacket (which i didn't really want, but wouldn't mind having). My bf gave me a bag and I was like "huh?!?" the bag was moving and in it was a small cute lil' puppy!! His name is Louie so cute!!
Body for Life Forum Message by guitargoddess (69 posts) at 06:31 PM
My b/f for my b/d in 03 bought me the bowflex ultaimate, then this past Christmas he suprised me with the bowflex treadclimber with all the bells and whistles. He went into debt just for me. I feel special.....:-)
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (702 posts) at 06:40 PM
I put a picture of my tree in the "front" pics!
Body for Life Forum Message by Aunt Pitty (32 posts) at 06:55 PM
Happy Anniversary, Melanie! Your Hubby sounds like a sweetie.
It's nice to hear that romance is not dead.
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (532 posts) at 07:57 PM
Thanks....he tells me that he stopped doing those kinds of things with his previous wife because she didn't appreciate him for it. She would make nasty comments about his "stupid" gestures (as she called them). He knows what a softie I am and how it gets to me. Nothing is nicer than having a day from hell waiting tables, then walking out to your car to find a note tucked under the wiper blades that said, "Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and that I love you"...especially when home is 25 miles away, in another town!
I still remember one year for Valentine's Day we didn't have a lot of money. He bought 3 roses and he attached homemade cards to each of them. The first rose was for our past together, the second was for our current lives together, and the third was for our future. They each had a special message in them and I still have those cards tucked away in a box.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (588 posts) at 08:08 PM
Groceries... I know it is weird she has given me many presents but when she went shopping with out me asking I was so happy
Body for Life Forum Message by njleydon (152 posts) at 09:34 PM
The best present that Kerry ever got me was the Body For Life Book. I know it sounds corny but it's true. At first I was a little hurt because I took it as,well you know, maybe he wanted me to loose weight and all. The real reason he got it was because I was always going to the chiropractor and massage therapist for my aches and pains. He thought if I could stregthen my body, I would have a better quality of life. Well that was an understatement. I feel the best I have felt in years. No more chiropractors, no more massages (unless for pleasure ) and no more aches and pains!!!
Thanks Kerry,
Love - NJ
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 09:39 PM
Well, I know I have said this many times, but It won't hurt to say it again. My husband IS THE BEST!!
The BEST Present my hubby ever gave me was: His Love and Our Children!
Read this story and tell me if this is not the Best Present in the world!
Bill was married before and had 2 children, I was married before but had NO children. I wanted children, Bill didn't want more children, we was happy with 2.
Sounds simple enough,
We got married, I still wanted children. I wanted and needed to be a mama but>>>........... Bill had already had a vasectomy.ok! what's next?
Bill had it reversed
It worked but it didn't work as far as me getting pregant. we then tried everything there was to try, including, artificial and infetro, nothing worked, I cried. We became foster parents and we adopted 2 wonderful girls one at 14 and how is now 25 and has 3 beautiful children, that's my 3 grandkids on the exercise equipment in my profile, and we adopted Sarah when she was 7 and is now 16. I have the family I longed for and I still have Bill's love,We have been married now for 221/2 yrs He thinks I am the greatest and I know he is the Greatest! Is just a sweet Love Story
The End!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (388 posts) at 10:14 PM
My hubby always manages to out-do me in the holiday gift department. In 2000 we were going to have our 3rd baby and He just surprised me christmas AM with a video camera. I hadn't even bothered to ask for one cause I didnt' think we could afford one, but he know we needed one for the kids. He set it up playing on the fireplace so it was rolling when we came into the family room christmas morning. It captured my huge surprise on film, it was so fun! It's too bad we never have any money, he'd spoil me rotten!! He is such a giving guy and really loves me a lot. YAY!!!!
Jamber
Body for Life Forum Message by njleydon (152 posts) at 09:50 PM
Come on ladies, time to fess up. Now that you are (or on your way to being ) the woman you want to be, don't you feel much more sexier?? Wear sexier clothing? Walk with a little more hip action?
AND ISN'T IT WONDERFUL??
PS Hope I don't get into trouble saying this on here...hmmmm.
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (388 posts) at 10:02 PM
I am definetly interesting in getting dressed up more and wering shirts that play up my arms as much as possible. When I can add a cute pair of low rise jeans that my booty looks fab in, I'll be a whole lotta (less)woman!!!
P.S.I AM loving my low-rise boot-cut workout pants today-ggrrrrooooowwwwww!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (8 posts) at 10:14 PM
Absolutely. Its so empowering isn't it? I am wearing the nicer things in my closet to work - the things that look more stylish at the very least. Maybe not the skirts yet but pairing my nicer tops with jean and pants. I just know that I was hiding before and now...I'm not so much.
Body for Life Forum Message by tallscubagirl (249 posts) at 10:15 PM
Just today I broke the 170 barrier by 4lb...166. MAJOR! So I put on my tan capris and a bright yellow halter top with some sparkly sandles...so cute and felt so sexy.
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (239 posts) at 10:17 PM
my body shape is changing I am in wk 5 and love what I am changing my body for the better! so much so I am taking strip tease classes that I am setting up with a bunch of girl friends!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 10:33 PM
well, I must say, it's funny that you should mention that!
I was given as a gift lst year a beautiful nite set, silk pants and string strap, really sexy. really sexy and pretty, size large, ok, 1st I thought, oh it's so pretty, this is me, but then I thought, not at 200 lbs, get real, well curiouity killed the cat and I tried it on, it didn't even come close to fitting, we talking skin tight , buldges all hanging over, not a good sight to see, the set went in the bottom draw, while packing for the fl vacation, I came across it, hum, I thought, I went in the bed room and tried it on, Oh my God, is that me? we had just come home from an evening out, so my hair was nice and I had make up on, i looked , well, I looked like I want to look, I was even fasnated with my self. Hubby was shocked when I calld him in the bedroom,
All I can say is this is the way to start a vacation! Happy!!!
GET*HER*DONE
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 11:07 PM
On my way to Panama City Beach
I'll miss you guys,
Love ya;ll
Linda
PS ad while I'm away, don't forget to GET*HER*DONE!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (572 posts) at 11:51 PM
Have a GREAT time!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 12:19 AM
ok, you can do the same type of thing with salmon. salmon from the tin can be kind of funky, but if you bake your own and use it, it's much better. so you take a portion of salmon, 1 egg white, chopped green onion, freshly grated ginger, some soy sauce, and some ground oatmeal. sorry, i don't have all the ratios on hand. you can kind of do it to your liking. a client i work for loves these. i've never tried them. and you cook the patty in a hot saute pan with a little olive oil or cooking spray.
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 04:05 PM
roflmao...... darn it i was sooo hoping it was icecream/yogurt
thanks
chuckdiesel99 should have known if it sounds to good to be true than its too good to be true...lol
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by djs (4 posts) at 12:46 PM
FWIW, I think you look great. I can definately see a difference in your pics. I wouldn't worry too much about it, you seem to be doing something right.
I'm only on week 3, but I don't think I could do the program without the free day.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 03:44 PM
I LOVE braunschweiger! My mom used to eat that on Saltines with white onion strips. *mouth waters*
And S**T-on-a-shingle CAN be good, but it sound like you were experiencing a bad version perhaps? The way we had it, you toast the bread (hence the shingle), and the topping is dried beef (or corned beef) in a white gravy poured over a dollop of mashed potatoes.
We also ate those biscuits-in-a-can (the kind that explode when you open them) ALL the time. I was addicted to those things.
This wasn't a food, but something gross I recall from our refrigerator in childhood. Both my parents were drinkers when I was young, so we always had a pitcher of that yucky frozen lemonade (the pulpy, sour kind) in the fridge. Ugh.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dawn (55 posts) at 08:29 AM
Hey I have a hamilton beach 1 serving blender at work and I love it. It was like 14.99 and it works great and is easy to clean and store.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (541 posts) at 08:33 AM
Micky--thanks for this post. I'm curious too. I want one so bad after I see the commercials.
I think someone on here has one. But, I checked out Amazon.com and read some reviews, and they were all pretty much terrible. Talking about how it broke after a couple of uses.
I don't know. I'm certainly interested to hear if people like the little thing.
I've seen it at WalMart and Kohls for $40.
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (315 posts) at 11:03 AM
I have the bullet and I think it ROCKS! I got it at Target for about $60. A little spendy, but I use it regularly. I makes great smoothies with ice too! I use it to blend, chop veggies, everything. I LOVE IT! I only wish I had the full sized blender attachment for when I make large batches of pancakes, etc.
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (10 posts) at 12:54 PM
cool! Thanks for the feedback! I think I will probably go to WalMart and get one. I can't wait to be able to make shakes at work!
Sounds like I could use it to chop up table food for my daughter too! Double bonus!
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy711 (758 posts) at 12:58 PM
I LOVE the magic bullet. Infact, I made a shake for my friend yesterday and she was so impressed at how quick and easy the bullet made it.
Body for Life Forum Message by deadyote1 (2 posts) at 02:20 PM
I posted on a different tread but with Matrix you don't need a mixer. And it tastes great. Like Swiss Miss Coco when mixed with water, but i like it better in milk.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/syn/matrix.html
bsafe, DY1
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 02:25 PM
I have a cheap ($10 Canadian so like practically free for you guys) hand blender that I use to make my shakes. Small easy to clean and it blends everything but ice. I don't put ice in my shakes though anyhow so that's really a mute point. I have heard that the bullet is pretty great also though.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 12:20 AM
does anyone have a good shake recipe that has enough protein and doesn't use protein powder?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:13 AM
I haven't tried this, but you could use cottage cheese and frozen fruit. And probably some water or skim milk to thin it out.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 12:21 AM
any one else eating egg salad? how do you make yours? i use 3 egg whites and one whole egg. to it i add some dijon mustard and lf mayo (not too much). i think it's great and quick.
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (532 posts) at 12:32 AM
I use one yolk per 4 whites and use low fat mayo (Hellmans or Best Foods tastes the best). Then I add a dash of mustard and a bit of salt and pepper.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (572 posts) at 12:43 AM
I add a bit of mayo and a bit of plain yogurt to cut the fat the mayo adds.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:12 AM
I do the same thing as you, Coco. I love egg salad!
Body for Life Forum Message by sweetiebideedee (71 posts) at 08:32 AM
Yum--that sounds great--I think I'll make some today!
Thanks for the tips!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 08:32 AM
funny just yesterday I was trying to think of how I could do egg salad BFL style.
Body for Life Forum Message by MsJerra (63 posts) at 10:25 AM
Good Morning all! Had the perfect breakfast this morning!
I made a Boca Burger in the microwave then put egg beaters on top with a piece of melted fat free cheese on top of that..tada! Also had a side of ww toast....what a wonderful protein packed breakfast!
Body for Life Forum Message by debwaid61 (38 posts) at 11:16 AM
Has anyone tried this peanut butter called Peanut PowerButter? I saw it online last week and found it our health food store today! Man this stuff is delicious and has all these great nutrients, good fats (flax seeds and flax oil) etc in it! See the link http://www.powerbutter.com/nutrition.html
I am sold on this one now!
Debbie
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (207 posts) at 11:18 AM
I've tried it, but why not just buy peanut butter and flaxseed oil? Lot less expensive.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by debwaid61 (38 posts) at 11:20 AM
I only paid $3.59 for 16 oz, about the same price for Smuckers Natural but with the added protein, flax etc.
Plus, it tastes better!
Debbie
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (253 posts) at 12:31 PM
I just got EFL from the UPS man, I can't put it down! Great Book!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (10 posts) at 01:04 PM
I LOVE EFL! I have bought several cookbooks, but I can honestly say this is the best! So far I haven't found one recipe I didn't love!! :)
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (63 posts) at 01:09 PM
The carrot muffins....I can't seem to get them right....everything else I have tried has been yummy!!! Especially the pumpkin cheesecake! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (9 posts) at 01:30 PM
This book alone made it possible for me to get my act together and create healhty recipes for my family. They really are DELICIOUS! Plus the extras besides the recipes, you really don't need to buy the other book. This is a MUST HAVE, though!
We eat the chicken noodle soup 2-3 times a week...it's THAT good!
Speaking of getting one fired, I've got BFL plastered all over my computer desktop and my office, so I don't lose the inspiration...ahah!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 03:01 PM
I've been told that the problem with the recipe for the carrot muffins is that you need to use the equivalent of the measure of brown sugar for the brown sugar substitute. I think it says like 1/2 cup (I am at work and don't have the book with me) and it should be the equivalent of 1/2 c brown sugar, which is less of the substitute.
Or something like that.
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (9 posts) at 01:35 PM
Spread the word, start asking around. Bill's just introduced the Eating-for-LIFE cafes (HOORAY!!), so finally the healthy, fast food chains we've been longing for! It will be 10 years before my small town gets one, but they are already being built and hopefully will grow and grow and grow! I can't WAIT to eat at one!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 01:41 PM
yippie!!! Can't wait!!!!
They will GET*HER*DONE!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 02:05 PM
I wonder if you could buy franchises.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 02:07 PM
where did you hear about this?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 02:59 PM
I'd heard it was in the works... didn't know that any have been opened yet. I'm guessing Northeast PA is not one of his test markets. *sigh*
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (9 posts) at 03:15 PM
Hi! In last month's GNC card-member magazine, they had a HUGE article on Bill Phillips and was telling all about what he's up to now. He looks GREAT still and is so concerned about America's health. The first EFL Cafe opened in Chicago with others coming in right behind it. I hope anyone out there who can afford to open a franchise will do it!
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 03:23 PM
Ahh! We need one in Louisville!
Body for Life Forum Message by jennilahart (7 posts) at 02:48 PM
Hey y'all, ever feel like you needed, I mean really needed a stick of butter, rolled in salt, dipped in chocolate and placed on a popsicle stick so you could eat it like a corn dog?
How about a "How to combat cravings list" y'all?
I'll start:
* Drink Water
* Flee from the kitchen, and whatever you do, don't go food shopping!
I love you all
Body for Life Forum Message by sweetiebideedee (71 posts) at 02:56 PM
Good one!
I have some ways to combat cravings:
1. baby carrots.
2. Diet Coke with Splenda
3. If things are really bad, A Starbucks coffee light frappuccino (110 cals, but better than a chocolate bar...)
4. If things are really, really bad, a good, long look at my before pictures. (especially the rear shot)
5. Turn on some loud music and dance dance dance!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 02:58 PM
Yes, I call that PMS. It should also be deep fried. Mmmmmmmm deep fried. :P
Oh! You wanted how to combat cravings. Hmmm...
Kill something?
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 03:22 PM
just curious to see if it's any good.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 04:41 PM
OK I have been having this sugar craving all day wondering how in the heck to cure it. I had these sugar-free jello pudding packs I bought for just an issue. But you know you can't have a carb w/out protein LOL. So I actually became creative and it is so yummy! It's a protein shake LOL someone has probably already come up with it but let's not rain on my parade LOL ...
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SHAKE:
1 c. cottage cheese
2 containers of Jello sugar free pudding snacks the choc. vanilla swirl is what I used
4 packets of splenda or to your taste it took me 4
6 ice cubes
Blend in blender until rich, creamy, and smooth. Pour in cup and enjoy
It tastes like a Chocolate Cheesecake shake thats it's name! Ohhh .... my it tastes like chocolate cheesecake but in shake form. And for people who DON't like Cottage Cheese you won't even know it is in there. It is a yummy not so bad for ya treat.
Tell me what ya think ....
Building Muscle takes Patience,
Burning fat takes perseverance,
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 04:47 PM
OMG you are my hero. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 04:49 PM
MmmM!! I've been craving chocolate all week! Sounds really good and filling! I may have to try this!! THANKS!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 10:05 PM
Tonight we official started our vacation, although we don't leave for Florida until the morning we have every packed and ready to go. So tonight we went out to eat at Outback steak House.
We ordered a drink, small salad, Baked pototoe, Steak an Hot bread. I Drank some water, in between my drink and ate my salad, it was great, I had a piece of hot bread, I had approx 10 bits of steak which was out of this world and a few bits of baked pototoe loaded with everything, I drank more water and even had a 2nd glass of water. then I was so stuffed, I had a plate of food that was to die for and I was so stuffed I couldn't breathe anymore. I got a to go doggie box which the doggie will not get this steak, I'll have that sucker for breakfast,LOL!
Anyway, the story ends, that Bill and I were sitting there laughing about how full I was, guess it's that my stomach is used to eating 6 small meals and not alot at one sitting. but anyway Bill said, yep your tummy shrunk, remember when you would eat all of that and then ask for a dessert and coffee and then get home and go pick on cookies the rest of the night? Yep I remember those days, it wan't long ago.
Then Bill commented on how I drank 2 glasses of water with my meal, he said, It's funny, I know you drink water all day at home now, but we have never been in a resurant where you drank the water and asked for a refill of water. you hated water, you used to be where you would die of thirst before you drank any water.
Yep, BFL has changed me in only 5 months, I am on the road to recovery and I'm loving the feeling and loving the new me!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by dough (93 posts) at 10:17 PM
Such a bittersweet experience going to a restaurant anymore, isn't it? Sweet, because we realize that we have developed good eating habits... and there's no pain involved in eating modest sized meals. Bitter, because we can remember, as you did, those days when we might try to eat everything on the menu... only to look for more junk to eat at home.
Excellent, Linda, excellent.
It's a new life! And, oh, what a life!
Enjoy you vacation.
Doug
Body for Life Forum Message by dough (93 posts) at 10:58 PM
Just a fun survey to find out what everyone is doing. What is your favorite meal 6 include?
Mine is low-fat cottage cheese, along with either FF yogurt or red grapes.
Doug
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 11:04 PM
Protien shake
or
yogurt with straberys
or cooked apples
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 11:05 PM
efl pancake or efl cheesecake with peanut butter.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (572 posts) at 11:52 PM
protien powder, water, frozen berries, flax oil, blended.....or salmon and steamed brocolli
Body for Life Forum Message by Strongmomof3 (23 posts) at 03:26 PM
i love gp800mark remark about the "push off" thing, to funny. I have the same problem, i guess we will have to do more Push offs!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Strongmomof3 (23 posts) at 03:23 PM
I was reading my bible right before i started the challenge over( keep in mind i was feeling so defeated over the last challenge) and i read a verse
and it says "knowledge and perseverance = godliness" and i was thinking to myself "that is the key, knowledge and perseverance = success." It was uplifting!!!! I will not give up!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mofroggy (55 posts) at 04:39 PM
well - just another inspiring thing I SO needed to hear today! Thanks, Teresa! I love how you spread the love, girl!! Thanks for making my day and reminding me once again why I kick my own butt everyday :) love ya!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by meetmygoal (13 posts) at 05:25 PM
When To Do Cardio
Personally I believe cardio to be the best and most effective when it is done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Your body has not had any type of carbohydrate fuel for many hours, since you were sleeping, so you will burn bodyfat more efficiently as fuel.
I would not advise doing cardio before a workout, unless it is a brief 5-10 minute low intensity cardio to warm up. It is important to remember that your goal here is to build muscle and you want your body to be in an optimal state for your workouts. Weight training after cardio is not an optimal state, because the cardio will deplete your body of glycogen leaving you with less energy to lift weights. You need to save your energy for the important task at hand, which is to lift hard and heavy. Cardio after your workout is better, as you may be able to burn some extra bodyfat, especially after a leg workout. By doing the weights first, you deplete your body of glycogen.
Once depleted, your body can burn fat efficiently. However there is one drawback to doing cardio after a workout is that cortisol levels may become too high and put you in a catabolic state, which can break down muscle tissue and hinder growth. Personally I believe the best bet is to split up your training so that there is ample time between cardio and weight training to recover.found at this site:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mike1.htm
hope this helps as this is what I've been doing for a week now
Body for Life Forum Message by annie1104 (90 posts) at 10:01 AM
I think you just have to work your way up. I, too, was super impressed with the 300-400 leg press people on here. I keep pushing myself though and now I'm up to 195!! 300 is my goal :)
Oh, and I don't know how accurate this is, but I read somewhere that you should only do the leg press after your legs are really warmed up. Anyone know if there is any truth to this??
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 10:29 AM
Annie, I would err on the side of caution and follow that advice about warming the muscles for leg press. One way to do that is to do a light weight (heavy enough it requires some effort) for your first set of 12 reps. I think the BETTER way to warm up those large muscle groups is with 5-7 minutes of light, fast cardio before you begin lifting. No need to stretch before you lift.
JMHO :-)
As for the leg press question, yes -- there are a lot of different machines. I usually stick with the same one when I do a leg press rotation -- I just find it easier to guage my progress that way.
Karenna
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (253 posts) at 10:30 AM
I was watching one of the muscle heads work legs this am, amazing definition and size. He filled the leg press completely up, 10 45lb plates on each side! Its the 45 degree one you push up. He could only move the sled about 6 inches - his leg muscles are so big thats all the room he had to move.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 12:27 AM
i might have to try the rhiit, never done that one before.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chevron (38 posts) at 06:22 AM
Rod, I’m so glad you read this thread. Just want to say a big thank you for sharing your achievements with SHIIT cardio and propelling my to go high than I thought. I conduct treadmill about once a week so I’ll let you know any significant progress in that area. Cheers mate. PS Looking at your profile… Great transformation.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (372 posts) at 12:58 PM
Thanks Chevron, I checked out you profile as well.
You are progressing along great.
I am trying to catch you on the bf%
let us know about your next shiit!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Laura (68 posts) at 03:19 PM
That is GREAT! Ive often wondered how you can all run so fast.... 7.0 is my fastest speed yet, so how do you all stay on the TM at 11- 12.0 ? Can you give me your breakdown of your intervals in what speeds with what minute your on ? I might try it out on Friday which is my next cardio day, I miss my running.
Thanks!
Laura :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mofroggy (55 posts) at 04:41 PM
I think I may try it out too, Laura - I would love an idea as I am getting a craving to conquer this. Never in a million yrs would I have thought I would jumping on a running spree!! BFL rocks!
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 04:57 PM
Holy SHIIT!! How the heck do you stay on at 12.0 mph??!! I've reached 8.5..and I thought that was good. I have losts to live up to!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (334 posts) at 05:24 PM
Chevron, that is awesome. 3 miles on during your next SHIIT, you can do it. I love to here people post there accomplishments.
btw : Rod coined the phrase SHIIT but Coco started this whole crazy thing.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 09:05 PM
i guess i need to get my a** back on the treadmill. i was feeling a little burnt out so i've been mixing things up. good job everybody!
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 12:25 AM
maybe my new goal in shiit shouldnt' be mileage, but tossing my egg whites and oats :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (120 posts) at 12:36 AM
Been there, done that, puked on the Tshirt. (and a little on the shoes, too) Freakin awesome! I agree with T~N~T, what kind of sickees are us runners anyway? Happy the man is trowing up?! We are gonna scare the newbies! :) Alice
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 09:39 AM
Rod, LMAO !!!
I'm right there with ya bro !!! Especially the 2 a days !! OMG !!! Too funny !!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 09:43 AM
OMG ROD!!! ME too! Right before I gear up to take off. I get all this nervous energy it just really peaks right before take off. It is that SAME feeling "butterflies". I love it I swear I feel so young and full of life again! Aint it GREAT!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by ggrace (53 posts) at 11:35 AM
I cannot seem to do back exercises right?!? I never feel the burn and always feel it more in my arms than my back. I try to focus on contracting the muscle but I never seem to really feel it. Any suggestions?
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 11:38 AM
When you are doing them, focus on your back muscles and imagine trying to keep a role of coins in between your shoulder blades as you pull back.
You might have to go down slightly in your weights also, cause you might be using your arms too much to pull back instead of your actual back muscles themselves.
Try it and see how it goes.
Body for Life Forum Message by curvature (66 posts) at 11:40 AM
I don't know if it's normal, but I don't really "feel" it in my back either - until maybe the next day, and then only if I hit my 10's.
However, there have been some definite improvements in my back over the first 4 weeks, so I can't really complain. Something must be working.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chanigan (48 posts) at 03:01 PM
I can't remember who it was, but someone on this site recommended www.bodybuilding.com. So, for the past hour I've been reading some of their stuff. Here is one of the articles I found. Now I'm confused.
EMPTY STOMACH WITH HIGH-INTENSITY TRAINING?
Here's a simple question: How can you train on an empty stomach while keeping the high-intensity training pace up? You can't. This is a contradiction. You'll either faint during training because of the lack of fuel prior to your training to keep your workout energized or you'll end your training early due to the same reason: no fuel to energize or keep your workout intensified! You can't have or do both. It's one or the other.
Either train on an empty stomach in a fasted state not eating prior to your workout with low-intensity training for a longer duration to accomplish less in more time or train while fueled prior to your workout with high-intensity training for a shorter duration to accomplish more in less time! Pro-bodybuilders are perhaps the only elite athletes who can afford to train on an empty stomach because they have so much muscle mass! They actually over-build themselves using supplemental aids in their "off-season" and can afford to lose muscle (which they expect) while on a "pre-contest" diet, for the purpose of getting "ripped" and winning the prize!
FUEL AND THE LACK OF IT
Not eating prior to training is a mistake. Not eating will force:
1) You to leave your workout prematurely
2) Your body to break down more muscle to generate fuel.
The purpose of eating prior to training is to:
1) Elevate your metabolism
2) Stay fueled during training.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 03:09 PM
It is a very controversial subject. You can find a group of people who say yes it's good and no it's not good. The truth of the matter is that MANY BBuilders to get that ripped look do AM fasted cardio (directly after waking up.) It works but no scientific proof.
Then you have a scientific side saying that it is bad. It is not good and po po po. So you have to draw your own conclusion on it. But early AM cardio if it does not bother you as in feeling sick, light headed, uncomfortable physically, besides the fact of waking up early discomfort but you know what I mean. then by all means it is a good way to burn fat.
AS far as weight training personally I do not agree with lifting in a fasted state. It is my personal preference. I prefer to feel strong & awake. Warmed up if you will.
Hope that helps a little.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by ptwob2 (123 posts) at 03:13 PM
From Dr Hussman -
"In general, you'll maximize your fat loss if you wait about an hour after your workouts before eating. The exception, in my view, is when you smell ammonia. Ammonia is essentially nitrogen, and that sensation after a workout is a signal that you've raised your cortisol levels enough to trigger the breakdown of amino acids by the liver (gluconeogenesis). When the body needs energy, it metabolizes glycogen, then fat, then protein. If one isn't fast enough, it goes down the list. But if it's going to feed on protein, you want it to go after something other than muscle tissue. So if you smell ammonia, you should have a protein and carbohydrate containing supplement immediately after your workout, preferably along with a protein stimulating supplement such as L-Leucine (whey protein is about 20-25% Leucine)."
There is a lot more at this link: http://www.hussman.org/fitness/index.htm#workouts
Good Luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 03:28 PM
You need to read EVERYTHING on training and nutrition with a grain of salt. Read it, analyse it and then come up with your own conclusions. Every body reacts to everything differently. There really is no blanket statement "it's better on an empty stomach" or "it's better to have a small amount of food in your stomach". Just like different weight training meathods work for different people so do different cardio meathods. There's sound scientific findings to support both theories. So which one is right? They both are. Clear as mud isn't it?
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (588 posts) at 03:28 PM
I like to have fuel before I workout... That is what works best for me
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 03:32 PM
To add to this I actually recently begain doing my weights in a fasted state as well as my cardio. I've had nothing but positive results. I pop my fat burner in the morning and I take some flax oil and fish oil and then hit the gym. My weights are still going up and my muscles are getting larger and I'm losing fat. Everyone is different just do whatever you feel works best for you.
Body for Life Forum Message by meetmygoal (13 posts) at 05:30 PM
normally I work out in a fasted state. but the last week I've had to eat first as Ive been combining cardio with weights everyother day.
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 06:32 PM
Jeremey & Young Guns hit the nail on the head ....
My advice would be, experiment, and do what works best for you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Strongmomof3 (23 posts) at 03:02 PM
5-K race. My gym is hosting a 5-K in July and I am interested in it. I am just not sure I am ready for it though. I am a walker, I have never been a jogger or a runner. In the past I tried to Jog but my knees or my hips would hurt soooooo bad or i would just plain run out of breath. My husband tells me that my muscles or/and ligaments are weak and just need to be strengthened with weights. Anyway what advice do you have for me about training for a 5-K and will my knees and hip stop hurting after i get used to it. Thanks!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 03:12 PM
http://members.cox.net/tonyajason/run.pdf
hope this shows up... it is training for a 10k but i used it for my 5k...
which by the way since i started doing HIIT on my tready i can't get to 5k anymore... whats up with that... i am on week 8 and as soon as i complete this challenge i am gonna go for endurance along with my next challenge ..will that be okay to do?
val :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Chanigan (48 posts) at 03:04 PM
A friend of mine has started working out with me, but she only wants to do cardio (like 45 minutes). Does anyone have a good explanation on why you have to do weights as well?
Thanks.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 03:13 PM
Because building lean muscle makes you stronger, increases your metabolism (which helps your cardio workouts burn more fat and keeps the fat burning longer), and helps you reshape your body.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (334 posts) at 03:13 PM
It all depends on what you are trying to achieve. The cardio will burn fat and take of the weight, but doing weights will help you have muscle definition.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 03:16 PM
Lifting also helps get rid of fat and weight. The more muscle you have on you the higher your metabolism is. Higher metabolism = more calories burned just sitting around the house.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 03:18 PM
This is where Jeremy chimes in .....;-)
Chuck yes you are correct ... and Jess too ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (811 posts) at 03:30 PM
Muscles are our fat burning furnaces!! There are many other benefits to developing muscle (again, Jeremy can probably fill us all in on some important stuff here), no matter what age a person is. I know MANY women who just do cardio, work their butts off - but, alas...the "butt" is not off, it is still there. One problem could be not working in their target heart rate for maximum fat burning. They might not be putting enough intensity into it. The opposite could also be true - they could be working so hard; and staying above their AT for the majority of the time and not burning fat - in fact, probably burning muscle and lowering their metabolism. How about that for totally wasting your time and hard work to create the OPPOSITE reaction in your body than you are doing it for in the first place! When you are working in your proper fat burning hr zone, you are burning calories during the session - but that is it. If you do HIIT types of sessions and go over your AT a few times and again have that intensity in your workout, you won't be burning as many calories during the workout, but will continue burning afterwards - as long as you wait to eat, it will burn body fat stores. Building muscle helps you to burn more calories at rest. I believe the figure is 50-70 more calories per day at rest per every one lb of muscle. Doesn't sound like a lot, but hey, I have put on 3 lbs of muscle, so I figure just sitting around I am burning 1050 - 1470 more calories per week! And besides, bodies look so much better when there is muscle showing. If this person is looking to be toned, then she will lose fat and get to her goal MUCH more quickly by doing resistance training.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 03:36 PM
Wow!!!! I remember when you guys who are answering the questions used to be the ones asking them. This is a beautifull moment. Group hug now :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 03:49 PM
Chris is right too, I just think that when most women hear "weights will help you have muscle definition" it turns them off because they have images of bodybuilders in their head. To really gain muscle and look like a bodybuilder you have to eat way more than you should on the BFL plan and spend more time in the gym. It just cant/wont happen on the BFL program. It will give you muscle definition, just not the way they imagine.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 04:02 PM
Chanigan, can you maybe print out some pictures of the transformations on this site as an example of why you should lift weights?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mofroggy (55 posts) at 04:37 PM
great idea J-Dub...I run into this all the time too - friends telling me that weights are just going to make me HUGE...printing those pics are a great idea! Keep those furnaces running!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (207 posts) at 08:17 PM
It's simple ... if the person wants to lose fat, they'll do cardio and weights. If they want to lose less fat, and also lose muscle, they'll just do cardio.
This isn't just opinion ... this has been researched extensively. You burn much more fat when you combine weight training with cardio than just doing cardio alone, and if you do no weight training, then you lose muscle mass as well.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 09:04 PM
ok, i just wanted to share this. i have a friend at the gym who does cardio every day. maybe she takes one day off. each day she does intense cardio for 1 1/2 hours. she goes at top speed on the big steps or she'll do the big steps then teach a really intense spinning class. i have no idea how she does it. i know this isn't healthy, but i don't really feel that i know her well enough to put my two cents in.
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (107 posts) at 09:53 AM
You just fo it on a decline bench on the lowest notch. As it gets easier you go up one notch. I am on my third notch at the moment. Hopefully I can go up soon again.
Crucky
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 02:37 PM
I've added cable crunches instead of lying crunches and I also do hanging leg raises now. Really burns great. One thing is my abs seem to become accustomed awfully quick though so every feww weeks I need to switch it up. But the general basis of ab bootcamp has been the root of all my ab workouts since I discovered it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 02:41 PM
Ab boot camp ROCKS!
*pats her stomach* No abs yet, it's flat though!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 02:43 PM
Oh and a funny story to share.
I was really excited the other day cause the shape of my navel changed.
Instead of a thin slit in the flab - I now have a nice round navel (I was really excited).
Anyway - I'm at my inlaws and come out of the bathroom saying "OMG OMG my navel changed shape.."
And they all started laughing *BIG SIGH*.. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by ptwob2 (123 posts) at 02:32 PM
Well today I determinied that I need to get in better shape. Only got 2.87 miles in 20 mins. Started out strong, but lost steam quickly and had to recover. I've been neglecting my cardio lately and it shows. Time to change that! I'll get 3 soon!
Mike
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (811 posts) at 03:16 PM
CAROLE!!!! Just saw this for the first time!!! You GO GIRL!!! Awesome! I am so proud of you! I better get on it...you beat me by 6 seconds...now I will shoot for the 15:38 time - awesome!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mofroggy (55 posts) at 04:34 PM
WOW! this was a thread I should have stayed away from - it may be catching!! I too used to HATE running and now finding that to be my favorite day of wkouts....talk about physcho!
Are these your HIIT workouts - or SHIIT I guess !LOL! - that are still at 3x a week, or are these "extra" cardio sessions for you guys in your 2,3,4th challenges? I am starting a new challenge and want to kick cardio up a notch since I have more fat to burn.....may have to join the club!!
Body for Life Forum Message by dwellinpossiblity (33 posts) at 11:30 AM
hey jim, sorry this post is a couple of days late. I totally understand..trust me, the phrase I am not like the other girls is my motto. I am not all fitness oriented until I got serious about it this year, and most of my friends are like, uhm, why do you need to do that....b/c i don't want to have serious problems later on in life and want to look good! there are people out there, and you will find them....i think life gives you many of the things you ask for when you are ready to accept them. :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (334 posts) at 11:49 AM
Hey Jim, I must have missed this the first time, I read your post but usually do not respond, but your word really touched me today. Thanks for being here and contributing the way that you do. I feel I belong here as well.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 09:34 AM
so , what's the score?
who is in the lead this week?
Did Get her Done get a sub?
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (557 posts) at 10:11 AM
I am thinking I am going to need a sub too!! Sweety is MIA! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (557 posts) at 11:35 AM
Nevermind! Sweety just sent me her stats! Whoot! I got everybody's now :)
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 01:45 PM
still no word from Twirsh 1 ???
She's still MIA
Body for Life Forum Message by Onyx (3 posts) at 11:34 AM
Tara - if this helps, I checked out your profile and your motivating me!
I haven't YET finished a challenge, but my current motivation is looking at my stomach when I change my clothes at the gym, I can read the label of my boxers in the mirror because they are indented in my skin :)!
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (4 posts) at 09:37 AM
Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 07:54 AM
I had to force my 6th meal last night before bed. I was not hungry at all! But I did it and felt great this morning for my HIIT.
Body for Life Forum Message by mdb423 (4 posts) at 01:37 PM
When I read the EFL site and Bill P. wrote that he's been eating right before bed and it hasn't hurt him ... somehow I just sleep better reminding myself of Bill, no matter how full I am after Meal 6. ;)
Marcie
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (144 posts) at 02:27 PM
ok ok ok ok ok!!!!! I'll eat before bed! (ha my dirty little secret) lol!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (811 posts) at 06:58 AM
TNT - AWESOME girlie!!!
Carole - I think Coco has the top 20 minute distance...but can't remember off the top of my head what it is. I will really be shooting for new highs starting with my new challenge!! I am gonna need some girls to compete (push) me....I am only 5'3", so you and I should be pretty comparable! I do believe that it takes a little more effort on our part to get the long distances because our legs are shorter, but I know we can do GREAT things!!! Let's do it! Who else is with us, ladies????
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by Dawn (55 posts) at 07:18 AM
Gang you amaze me. I may never get to a mile in 20 min much less 3. Keep up the good work.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chally (7 posts) at 07:39 AM
Gee, I was feeling pretty good about hitting 1.62 this morning :( Seems I have a way to go to catch you all!
It's only my 4th week though so look out!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (811 posts) at 08:04 AM
Rod, how did I not see that you hit 3.2 when I last read this thread??????? OMG, GREAT JOB!!! Wow, you have progressed so much in the past few weeks! I am so friggin' proud of you!! You are such a motivator and walk the talk ALL THE TIME! You go, boy!!!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by personalizeabook (934 posts) at 08:42 AM
Army's Physical Fitness Test Link:
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitness.htm
Rod, your link is the following: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blfitmal37to41.htm
In order for you to score "100" for your 2-mile run, you'd have to run it under 13:36 min. :) I think you've already reached it ! Check it out next time you run!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 08:46 AM
YOU GUYS ARE DOING GREAT!!!! Man I have respect for you guys!
Chally: Keep it up you are doing GREAT! When I started out I could not even begin to run. Now I am. I started out doing my best each time. And I was proud each time. Each time kept getting better and better weeks after week. Next thing you know I was back to doing sprint exercises. Next thing you know I was getting closer to my former self at it. So it's all about progress!!! ANd you are progressing! Wohoooo and doing awesome!
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (811 posts) at 04:24 AM
I posted this in the exercise section of "cellulite on hamstrings" by getherdone. Just a bit of an explanation and hopefully it will make sense to someone.
**************************************************************
This what I saw once on T.V. You have to see the pictures but I'll try to explain.
They showed the difference between male & female. Think of little threads attaching the skin to muscle. A woman's threads are lined up like soldiers, side by side, straight up and down. A males threads are criss crossed, think of a box of spilt toothpics, gathered up, they're not straight up and down but rather overlapping one another, but bunched together.
What happens is these threads break free and fat deposits collect in these breaks. A male first of all has less fat but when a few threads break there are the other overlapping ones that keep the skin attached and therefore you don't see a "pocket of fat" collection. A woman's threads break free and there is a pocket left with no threads holding the skin to the muscle leaving room for fat to collect. Keep in mind some of this is water too.
I know this might be hard to envision but I tried my best. I've had cellulite spots probably from the age of 12 - 14 and I definately was not overweight. I am now getting my bodyfat lower and lower but still, the same spots are there and actually one side being worse than the other.
I believe what I've read. You cannot fix this damage, you can reduce the fat deposit somewhat but you cannot repair this damage. No cream ever invented can penetrate all of the skin layers and get in there and actually repair what has happened. It truly is a shame that some manufacturers claim this is possible with their cream. It seems the higher the price tag for such nonsense, the more believable it is. Don't believe it.
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 01:52 AM
No Udenia I don't, but if you find out post it. If I still have this after this challenge I'm headed for a thigh lift. I agree with you guys about the lighting in dressing rooms, thats where I was yesterday when I wanted to cry when I saw the cellulite (in the cellulite question post from today by florida twin momma).
T~N~T can fluid retention make you look like you have cellulite, because I have often wondered if that is not my problem, seriously, because some days it seems to be worst than others.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (299 posts) at 04:28 AM
yes Udenia,
I've seen a show in that, but can't remember what it was called. They put a gel on the area, and run this thing over it like an ultrasound, and it breaks up the cellulite. The body the deals with it like normal fat.
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 04:37 AM
I've had cellulite since I was 2, seems like. I think I was the first girl my age to ever have it. Right below the butt cheeks. This has made me so self concious forever. But living in hot climate areas there is no way that I can't wear shorts, so therefore I now tan.... lol Just another benefit of BFL..lol
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 10:51 AM
Kerry do you remember what the patients pain level was like afterward? I heard the other procedures are really painful for 2-3 weeks. Also what do you mean the body deals with the cellulite like normal fat, my body likes to hold on to normal fat or it sure seems like it.
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (253 posts) at 11:02 AM
http://www.celluliteexpert.com/english/endermologie.html
I think this is what your looking for.
Body for Life Forum Message by KauaiBound (150 posts) at 11:02 AM
Have you guys heard of Cellulean. It is suppose to be proven clinically to reduce cellulite. I had not tried it as it is quite pricey. I think about $45 for a months supply. It is a cream. I thought I might try if eventually once I get closer to my goal.
Linn
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (253 posts) at 11:07 AM
My wife had major(to her) cellulite after the birth of our kids. She had lipo on her thighs and buttocks and I couldn't tell much if any difference(ssshh don't tell her). She has always done cardio and light weight training. Since we joined the gym and working with much heavier weights and HIIT training, she has lost enough BF to see her abs and most of the cellulite is gone. So, IMHO, stick to the program and watch the cellulite fade!
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 11:10 AM
gp, I don't think that is it. The one they are talking about uses a camera. Thanks anyway, that site did have some info about cellulite and I did find this. The first and third one look quite familiar.
Increase water intake to a minimum of 8 glasses of 8 ounces (2 liters) per day.
Minimize consumption of coffee, tea and alcohol.
For each serving of coffee, tea or alcoholic beverage, drink 2 glasses of water.
Exercise regularly.
Minimize consumption of saturated fat and carbohydrates.
75% of the food should consist of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. The remaining 25% may consist of meat, fish, eggs, nuts, and whatever one likes best.
Body for Life Forum Message by puglover (1 posts) at 11:26 AM
Have any of you used L'oreal Sublime Slim? I got it at Walgreens on sale for $10.99. There is a morning and a night gel. I've been applying it religiously for a week and a half now and my legs look much better already. I'm actually addressing several things during this Challenge, including healthier hair, nails, etc. The trial of the Sublime Slim was part of that. So far it's great. I think the working out and eating right is helping the results!
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (9 posts) at 11:46 AM
My feelings? I am SUPER happy when I it on other people--I feel GROSSED out by mine and like to know that I'm not one of the very few to have been plagued with it. Just check my profile and you'll see how I feel about cellulite. It's my arch-enemy and I swear I will take it down with BFL. Bill Phillips even says in his book that many women have gotten rid or theirs with BFL, so that reminds me to work even harder!
I have tried creams, etc. and the one to help the most is Avon's cellulite cream (can't remember the name).
Also, try SKIN BRUSHING. Read up on that and you'll see that beside skin-tightening and helping to detox the skin, brushing your whole body has lots of wonderful benefits (BABY soft skin, improved circulation, smoothing out of bumps, etc, and detoxification aid for reduced cellulite). This is a little gem I discovered a few years back and it is AWESOME!. Brush twice a day, just like your teeth.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (63 posts) at 12:33 PM
Walmart has the Loreal Sublime, buy the day and get the night free too. Well, at least they did last Friday.
I'm definitely going to read up on Skin Brushing!
Body for Life Forum Message by BabeBy40 (333 posts) at 09:56 AM
Bad news: I talked with my MD yesterday, and he gave me pretty much NO HOPE for the extra skin due to pregnancy (and also the extra bat-wing arm skin). His suggestion was to build up muscles underneath as much as possible to "fill out the skin". I laughed and told him that I didn't think my ABS were EVER going to get that big!
Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 10:44 AM
BabyBy40 what do you mean your doctor told you there is no hope. Has he not heard of cosmetic surgery? I hope he was meaning no hope through exercise. Did Minna Hobbi (SP) ever say anything about loose skin? I know her stomach would have been sagging, because it did really bad before she lost the weight and look at her now.
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (239 posts) at 11:06 AM
shineyhiney who is Minna Hobbi? thats what I thought with the mommies who have done this that it at least got lots better...
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (239 posts) at 12:18 AM
yes treadmill;)definitely
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (120 posts) at 12:30 AM
1. My IPOD for running 2. The tracker site! Alice
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 02:13 AM
1. The tracker 2. My BFL videos (Champions and Body of Work) 3. Gym that's open 24 hours
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 04:28 AM
1. Chicken
2. My husband
3. Motrin
4. Prayer
Maybe not in the correct order... lol
Body for Life Forum Message by ShannonDH (46 posts) at 05:22 AM
1. My alarm clock (is it really 5am?) 2. Group support here and on BFL women
3. Protein powders
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (526 posts) at 06:36 AM
Water…
A men’s Room (or tree, bush or other nature urinal)…
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 06:46 AM
1. My drive to succeed.
2. The never ending support I get from my hubby Chris aka Hades and all my awesome tracker buddies. xoxo...
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 07:09 AM
1. The Chicken Nation .....
2. Support and love from everyone at this site .... it's fuel for the soul !!
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (73 posts) at 07:34 AM
1. Eggs - use em for everything!
2. my mini home gym - helps when life gets in the way!
3. my runnin' shoes - cuz I LOVE to run
4. BFL video - soon to be DVD set!!
5. And of course all of you wonderful people!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 05:36 PM
1) All Wholesome proteins/ carbs
2) Support from my Tracker Buds!
3) My Gym of course/ Trainer she is the best!
4) My Body! It has lived through some incredibly rough & tough times and it has pulled through them and still has the strength a durability to continue
5) My mind, heart, and soul. Without them I could not do anything.
6) Last but least My Caphalon Non-stick Crepe pan to cook all the eggs and protein pancakes and tortillas LOL
So, deep until number 6 ROFL!
Oh yes and The all time #1 MY SON! For teaching me that life is full of energy and being healthy is one of the many ways to enjoy him so much more! He makes me want to be better human being every day.
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 05:44 PM
1) The two gyms I belong too...especially the all woman’s gym. They are SO supportive of me!
2) Support/advice from this site
3) My MP3 Player
4) My two ThermoDynamX pills in the morning to get my butt to the gym at 5am.
5) People noticing my results.
Ok...so that wasn't two...but oh well.
-Mary
Body for Life Forum Message by *KriStiNe* (86 posts) at 06:02 PM
1) Treadmill =) (and the track/outdoors)
2) Eggwhites and protein shakes hehe
3) 24 hr Fitness!!
4)BFL-Tracker =P
5) Non-believers, they only make me strive harder to get into amazing shape =D
6) Support from my BF and friends (those who do believe hehe)
7) Last but not least ... My alarm clock for waking my butt up every morning to workout!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (107 posts) at 06:43 PM
1)Tracker and all the wonderful inspiration and advice I get from you people here.
2)EFL book. I'd be lost without it now.
3) Seeing that finally it's working out for me and it's really worthy.
Body for Life Forum Message by garrettsmom (101 posts) at 07:18 PM
1. My wonderful husband who is my BFL buddy, he keeps me going. 2. My blender to make protein shakes and PUDDING !
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 12:47 AM
thank-you thank-you, I will be here all week! LMAO!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 06:54 AM
LMAO I love it. Chicken or chocolate hahahahahhahaaaaa. You better post soon in those shirts Booby...I mean Booty Babe ROFLMAO..... :P
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (557 posts) at 08:57 AM
LOL! Those shirts are the best! I feel a shopping urge coming on! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 10:20 AM
rolmaooooooooooo...dang goddessa, you just about had me spit my protein shake on my new flat screen...lolol...booby...rofllllllllllllllllllllllllllll...*secretly in pain cause NOONE will EVER call me booby...not even in that shirt* lololol
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (263 posts) at 10:38 AM
I just went to Monicabrant.com but do not see where clothing is on sale or anywhere on her site; Am I missing something? Thanks.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (263 posts) at 10:39 AM
OMG - You all crack me up! If you only knew how many times I am sitting at my desk at work reading posts and I start laughing out loud!!!! Love it!
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 11:03 AM
I haven't been there in awhile, but run your cursor over the things at the top that you can click on and it should drop down a list on each one and pick the one that says Monica Mall, I believe. It's been awhile.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:16 AM
They are in her shopping mall I think, I haven't been on her site this morning "very unusual" LOL but I can check for you.. and Goddessa, You are TOO FUNNY! Yes, I am blessed in both terrorities, hell they HAVE THEIR OWN ZIP CODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (557 posts) at 11:18 AM
Yes, click on *MBMall*~I just spent $80.00 ((sniff)) but I can't wait till I get my stuff! Whoot! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:24 AM
that is what I spent! For the third time! lol I know, her stuff is addicting!
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (557 posts) at 11:30 AM
The third time!!! LOL! I know, very addicting~ I did have to show a little restraint! But I will be back! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy711 (758 posts) at 07:11 PM
I bought a Chicken or Chocolate shirt and it's too tight. Anyone who wears an xsmall shirt can have it if you want it. First one to pm will get it in the mail.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 07:45 PM
Hey Tracy, It might fit my thigh! XS
oh my, I got a Large and they are SNUG!
Monica is cool, I am sure she would be willing to switch it out for you...
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy711 (758 posts) at 07:53 PM
LOL..you are so funny.
I just thought I could pass it on to someone else.
It is a very cool shirt!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 08:33 PM
I think it ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! and I like the
ITS LEG DAY, NO HURT, NO TIGHT SKIRT!
Yeah Babbbbbbbbbbyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (811 posts) at 05:06 AM
I agree with dough - you've done amazing. What an inspiration you are. Job well done!!!!!!!
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 06:53 AM
AWWWWWWW Lovey, you poor thing with the splint. Your determination is AMAZING. NOTHING will stop you. Your abs look like they are shrinking even more. THATS AWESOME!!!!
ps...your little niece is just the cutest heheheheheeee :D
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 07:01 AM
Steve, you're definitely getting more muscular man !! Looking more tapered down to the waist as well !
Let me repeat how inspiring it is to see you work through the leg injury !!
OUTSTANDING !!!
Jim :)
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (811 posts) at 07:58 AM
Steve - Looking GREAT!!! Antonio Sabato Jr., huh, BFLmom??? One of my favorites!!! Yep, there is a resemblance!!!
Your upper body is definitely looking more built!! Looking really, really, great!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lovey75 (319 posts) at 12:36 PM
Thanks everyone! You helped me to notice a few different things, and made me feel good too. Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (299 posts) at 03:48 PM
You ARE getting more muscular in your upper body. Yes I noticed something different- you have a cast! Sorry about that- and it explains the lack of cardio.
BTW- your neice is adorable!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by sloth501 (29 posts) at 04:21 PM
Steve - I am impressed that you have been able to press on in spite of your injury.
You are lookin' good bro' keep it up!
Gary
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 07:43 PM
GOOD for you Steve for keeping at it even with the ankle!-That's DETERMINATION! :)
Have to say you're looking as HOT as ever! shoulders are comming out even more & waist is going in! MMMMM .. nice! ;) Making the girls here at work droool! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by ShannonDH (46 posts) at 06:21 AM
What are these wonderful "Plyometrics" you speak of? :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 06:46 AM
T~N~T is da-bomb :P
Body for Life Forum Message by dwellinpossiblity (33 posts) at 11:14 AM
polymetrics are power packed exercises that build up intensity and power; it is like doing the HIT with a few defined moves. really hard, but they pay off
Body for Life Forum Message by dwellinpossiblity (33 posts) at 11:15 AM
polymetrics are power packed exercises that build up intensity and power; it is like doing the HIT with a few defined moves. really hard, but they pay off
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (263 posts) at 11:21 AM
Where do we find these exercises?
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (165 posts) at 11:28 AM
I would love some info too!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 11:32 AM
If you get a chance, pick up July's issue of Oxygen magazine, it has a whole section on plyometrics and what they can do for ya...they should take the giggle out of your thighs...especially the inner thigh...lol...or there are some Plyo excercises here at this page...http://www.exrx.net/Lists/PowerExercises.html Hope this helps.
Hugs
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 11:46 AM
okay i have a stupid question...i cant find where it tells how many reps or sets.. any info?
bflmom what was your WO like?
thanks
val :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Strongmomof3 (23 posts) at 02:36 PM
Quick question for you TnT, "How often do you do Plyometrics?" and "Do you do these instead of your LB routine or do you do Plyometreics in addition to LB, how do you work this all in? Thanks!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 03:00 PM
I do them with my LBWO. I do my dead lifts different variations. I use the free weights leg press, anyhoo I do plyo's at the end or in the middle. Sometimes in between sets I sprint. Sometimes I do a set of sprints prior to LBWO. Sometimes I start the workout with the plyometrics. I do not use Plyo's as my only LBWO. I incorporate them into the LBWO workout. Yes, I am very very tired after my LBWO. Yes, it is not easy. But it is worth it.;-)
Some LBWO's I don't use them at all. Rest is good. It is all about variation. I had to take a 2 weeks off from my sprinting even though I did sneak a few in there cause I was craving it. But, rest from these demanding plyo's is necessary as well.
Hope that helps.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 07:29 PM
So you add them in with your LBWO?? hmm gonna make a LONG go isn't it!-- but as you say .. well worth it! I have the Mag & was wondering where I could fit them in...'cause I'd sure like to have Jenny Lynn's legs! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 07:33 PM
I do my weights first. I go in the aerobics room right before I start on Abs. Yes Jenny Lynn I love her. She has been my inspiration since I started my challenge. One of them that is. ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Dawn (55 posts) at 07:04 AM
Looks like it will be the gym at lunch today. But that is ok gives me something to look forward to.
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 07:06 AM
Great attitude Dawn !!!!
You WILL get there !!!
Jim :)
Body for Life Forum Message by cnoellea (13 posts) at 07:18 AM
Good for you, Dawn. I can't wait to read your success story as it unfolds. You're an inspiration.
cnoellea
Body for Life Forum Message by ShannonDH (46 posts) at 07:24 AM
Way to go Dawn!!! Keep up the positive energy, you will make it!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 08:54 AM
HEy Dawn,
I'm with you!!!! Kick some BFL A@#
Body for Life Forum Message by khubbard (177 posts) at 08:59 AM
Only YOU can do this. We will be there for you, but ultimately . . . it will come down to those little battles you will fight everyday within yourself. Win those little battles (of temptation/laziness) everyday and at the end of your journey the "War" you are fighting will be won. I wish you nothing but the best of luck. Pardon the cliche' but JUST DO IT!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (811 posts) at 09:30 AM
Dawn - you can do it!!! You sound determined and that is what is needed, not just today but every day! That is what I have been telling myself lately as, just like Khubbard said, temptation/laziness set in.
You go for it, girl! We are behind you all the way!
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 12:10 AM
i think the cals are too low. check out the hussman website, if you haven't already. it has a lot of really good information. also, your body goes into a fasting mode when you're sleeping. so, your metabolism slows down. by not eating in the morning you're prolonging that fasting period instead of revving up your metabolism with a meal.
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 12:20 AM
Jamber...I agree, your cals are too low. I didn't realize that mine were too low also...I kinda hit a roadblock, and am not real sharp on nutrition, so I called EAS and chatted with one of their BFL counselors...I told her, "I weigh 158 lbs, I am 5'4" and my goal is to loose fat, and build muscle...help!" She recommended between 1500-1600 cals a day, broken into 6 meals is about 250 cals per meal, and 25g protien, 25g carbs, and 5g fat per meal...this has helped me tremendously in planning, and we will see how it works over the next 2 weeks...also, not eating til noon girl...ugh, I agree with supergirl...AREN'T YOU HUNGRY??? lolol, I'd be dying...
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 12:35 AM
eat more....peanut butter has been my solution.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (572 posts) at 12:42 AM
The only thing about the hussman site, is maybe that's where you got your calorie info..i don't know, But according to that site, I should be eating around 1100, but that's too low. Not to sound like a broken record but try eating a bit more at each meal, that may kickstart your progress.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 12:57 AM
I'm on that same schedule, too, Janel. But I've taken to just eating a breakfast when I get up and doing my workout -- weights or cardio -- after. Of all the crappy thins I do to hurt my progress, eating before exercise is the LEAST of my worries.
:-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Psyched-4-C2 (51 posts) at 06:48 AM
See if you can track down the posts on zig-zag cycling. I believe there is some info on it at Skwigg as well. I think the recommendation is to every third day have a clean 2000-2200 cal day, then go back down. If you stay too low for too many consecutive days it can stop progress real fast. Also reevaluate what you are eating, is it the same day in day out? mix it up a bit.
just a suggestion :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (811 posts) at 08:01 AM
Women should NEVER go below 1200 calories per day, period. I know that Hussman's site shows below for me, too - I would go by the top end of the range for fat burning. You are slowing down your metabolism by eating too few calories, if I had to guess. I got caught up in the calorie counting for a while and it drove me crazy...I went back to the simple palm sized protein and fist sized carb and it worked well and got me back on track.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:04 AM
I think you should eat when you first get up, that'll get your calories up and will likely better fuel your workout!
Body for Life Forum Message by fitmaggie (50 posts) at 12:11 AM
Great progress...keep it up!
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (239 posts) at 12:20 AM
doing good!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Woman1069 (120 posts) at 12:24 AM
Big difference! You look great! Alice
Body for Life Forum Message by ShannonDH (46 posts) at 06:20 AM
You are making great progress. Keep up the good work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 06:47 AM
You should be happy. You look GREAT!!! Keep workin it girl :D
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 12:24 AM
Free weights are KILLIN me...I am a buff little queen on my bowflex, but give me a set of dumbells, and I am a sissy girl...lol...When I am doing my tricep kickbacks, I can NOT increase my weight, is this ok? I am already so darn light...like 7.5 pounds (was up to 30 on bowflex...sigh) I am doing the 12, 10, 8, 6, 12 still, but with the same weight at this time...is this ok????
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (572 posts) at 12:45 AM
I find tricep kickbacks pretty tough to up the weight too...how bout trying a higher weight even if you can only do a rep or two...? It's probably a good alternative to the bowflex if it is challenging you a different way.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 12:54 AM
Go very slow on those kickbacks and concentrate on squeezing the muscle -- even 3-lb dbells make my triceps ache when I do kickbacks. I'd say that when you go up in weight/reps so much that your elbows start to wobble out of proper allignment and you're inadvertently bending your spine to lift the weight, you should reduce the weight or call it a "10."
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 01:04 AM
Ok, now I am really FREAKING out...was just doing the seated lateral raises for my shoulders, and when I was done I saw like a bazillion flippin veins in my forearm...and they were bulging out...they don't hurt, my forearm feels warm, but what the heck!!! Am I just being a total flippin freak...is this vein thing normal...sheesh, I am such a spaz tonight...sigh...
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 05:43 AM
lol, the vein thing is normal. You have a lot of blood pumping through those veins from working out.... This is a good thing!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ShannonDH (46 posts) at 06:12 AM
Yep, I noticed the other day that when I finished a killer UBWO my arms were very red, expecially my upper arm area. It was shocking at first but made sense.
Body for Life Forum Message by one more time (31 posts) at 06:13 AM
I have the same experience. Tricep kickbacks are very hard as it is. Even harder if you're doing them as your last station. Over the past 5 weeks, I've increased my weight on all upper body lifts except tricep kick back. All of the other other upper body lifts that I do (except curl) involve triceps as well. By the time I get to kick backs, my triceps are already spent. So instead of concentrating on weight, I do it nice and slow with a good squeeze at full extension. That really kills them.
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 06:50 AM
Are these the ones that you lay down and use 2 dumbells or the one where you stand and use one dumbell behind your head?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 07:58 AM
Neither, Goddessa. Kickbacks are where you put one hand on your bench (and a knee), and with the other arm, dumbbell in hand, you straighten your arm behind you.
You might try different triceps exercises when you use dumbbells, like extensions, french press (aka skull crushers, lol), and my favorite, the 1-arm pronated extension. Check out this site for ideas: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exername.php?Real=%3C%3D+7&Name=&MainMuscle=&Equip=Dumbbell&Isolation=&order=Name
I found that once I stopped doing kickbacks I was able to increase my triceps strength by doing the other exercises.
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 08:55 AM
Jess, thanks for the site...very cool...
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 09:47 AM
I have one HUGE vein that sticks out in the V of my elbow when I am doing heavy bicep curls.
Make's me feel like Sheera!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 10:58 AM
OOOO cool thanks :D
Body for Life Forum Message by Little Miss Fighter (127 posts) at 02:27 AM
It's still me though just with a new, improved name!! I figured I had to get rid of the name that I had when I failed on my first 2 challenges. I will not fail a 3rd time. I have a 2 week holiday coming up so I will maintain everything til I return and then I will start over - 11th July. Fab body, here I come!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ShannonDH (46 posts) at 06:17 AM
Way to renew you strength. It sounds like you are taking the time to make sure you are mentally prepared. I look forward to seeing your progress. Best of luck.
Shannon
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 06:49 AM
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!! Remember you CAN do this!!! Show em what your made of little miss fighter. LOL I LOVE the new name girl :D
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 07:02 AM
I totally dig the new name ...
Keep fightin Yvonne !!
Jim :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 07:51 AM
Love it! Welcome to the new you! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 10:25 AM
That's a great name for you, Y!
:-) Supa K
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 10:46 AM
There used to be a song called Little Fighter that's what your name reminds me of. I can't think of the bands name, but the singer was HOTT!
Body for Life Forum Message by yakutanman (1 posts) at 11:01 AM
i know the name of the band that sang 'little fighter'. they were called 'white lion' and happened to be one of my favourite bands when i was growing up. the hot singer you are talking about goes by the name of 'mike tramp' and was from denmark. there you go :-)
go little miss figher! bon chance!
Body for Life Forum Message by Strongmomof3 (23 posts) at 02:47 PM
I started over too. I was mail4tammy and i just wanted a new name and a new start. We Can Do This!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (811 posts) at 05:03 AM
I've used tanning beds consistently for the past few years. I am close to 20 lbs lighter since I last used one and AM I EVER UNCOMFORTABLE. There is a small bone (right above the crack of your bum) that I absolutely cannot lie on. If I lie flat its like there's no fat there to cushion it so I have to lie kind of sideways. I sure the heck am not complaining but boy what a difference!!!!! It hurts!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 05:40 AM
Wow, I can't wait till I have your problem.. lol
When I'm tanning, I'm visualizing myself 30 pounds lighter, now I will visualize myself with a sore bone on my bum...lol
By the way, just looked at your pic's you look great.
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 06:51 AM
OUCH!!!! Unfortunately, I havent encountered that problem yet LOL!!!! You do look AWESOME though :D
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (253 posts) at 08:45 AM
They should post a warining on those things! I have not used a tanning bed in about 12 years. My gym offers free tanning, and the heat feels so good after workout. I laid on my back several times and a bone in the center of my spine evidently got push out of place. My back killed me for 3 weeks, it even hurt to drive, couldn't even begin to do dead lifts. I started laying on my stomach and 100% of the pain went away. Initially I thought I hurt it lifting, but it was a freaking tanning bed injury!
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (598 posts) at 09:33 AM
I go to a stand-up booth. The only problem there is that you have to lift your arms over your head and pooch your butt out to avoid boob shadows and a butt shadow. Sigh. Of course, if you are thin enough that it hurts your backbone, you probably don't have these worries.
Body for Life Forum Message by one more time (31 posts) at 06:20 AM
Does anyone on this forum ever sleep? I see messages posted between midnight and 4 a.m. all the time!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 06:48 AM
Nope. I NEVER sleep muahahahahaahahhaaaaa :D
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 07:52 AM
There are a lot of people here in other countries so they're in totally different time zones. There are some who work the night shift. And then yeah, there are some people who just don't sleep. LMAO!
Body for Life Forum Message by Amylea29 (4 posts) at 07:33 AM
I am on C1 W2, I just had my free day yesterday...I didn't go overboard but I ate more. MY question is I lost 3.8 my first week. Today the scale is back up 3. Am I going to have to fight all week to just get back down where I was? I have been doing WW for almost 5 years and lost 60 pounds. I know from experience that weight hangs around...I just don't want to be in a cycle that is back and forth.
An help would be appreciated.
Thanks Amy
Body for Life Forum Message by curvature (66 posts) at 07:42 AM
Never weigh after free day! It's just water weight. To really gain 3 pounds in one day, you'd have to eat around 10500 calories.
If you weigh later on in the week, you'll find that you're back down to where you were, and perhaps then some.
My free day is Sunday. I don't weigh again until Wednesday.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 07:47 AM
Yeah, what Curvature said. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Amylea29 (4 posts) at 07:48 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by Amylea29 (4 posts) at 07:49 AM
Thanks guy's...you are right...and I knew that...just sometimes get carried away!!!
Do y'all take the whole day as free or just a meal?
Here's to a clean eating week!
Amy
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 07:51 AM
The whoooooooooole day. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by curvature (66 posts) at 07:52 AM
I take the whole freakin day!
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 07:52 AM
I usually eat 3 clean meals and 2 free meals on my free day. I dont eat 6 meals on my free day because of the added calories.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 07:53 AM
I don't eat 6 meals either... I eat 3. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Amylea29 (4 posts) at 07:58 AM
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 02:41 PM
10500 calories???? damn wonder if I can do that....clean food nope I bet it's almost impossible but hey maybe 6 big mac meals mmmmmmm that'll do it. OKay just grossed myself out. Going to have a nap lol
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 07:45 AM
Hello everyone. Hopefully I will have some pictures for you all soon. Im on my 8th week now and have not taken any pictures so far. My digital camera media reader has been broke this whole time so I just never took any. Well now that I am mad at myself for not taking before pics, i have ordered a new media reader and should have it in about a week. lets hope this one works and I can find someone willing to take a pic of me :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 07:46 AM
Does your digital camera have a self-timer? That's how I take my pictures. I put the camera on top of my freezer, lol. Or on my mantle.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 07:49 AM
No, its really really old. Only 1 megapixel and I dont have the money to buy a nice new one. :(
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 09:48 AM
Wphoooo looking forward to it!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 08:09 PM
well we'll be waiting.. Looking forward to seeing what things look like at... about wk 10 then! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 08:22 PM
click click click, my nails on the desk! Where are they???????????
click, click, click lol!
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 07:48 AM
Whoo Hoooooooo... Stepped on the scale today and have lost 2.5 lbs.. Only 1.5 to go to get rid of what I gained when I was in NY.... And yes, I know this is water weight, but it is also due to my increase in cardio on my weight days and getting back to the HIIT.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 07:49 AM
GOod for you for getting back to it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 04:01 PM
good for you, it is still a loss!
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 04:27 PM
Yes it is and that is why I love this program. Went to a different Gym today and was so disappointed in the lack of equipment and the equipment that they did have was so different from my regular gym.. But I adapted and over came and tried new equipment so that I could complete my lbwo. Biggest disappointment was that there wasn't a smith machine...... Bummer.
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by Mofroggy (55 posts) at 04:35 PM
way to go!! that is motivation for sure! keep it up!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 04:40 PM
Connie, next time try the one leg lunges with the back leg resting on a bench,,, takes a lot of coordination and concentration... but they work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 07:49 PM
Great Job!!.. the scale going down at ALL always makes me happy! We are sooo slaves to those dopey things tho' aren't we??! lol!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (334 posts) at 07:59 AM
I am so pissed, I had it in the bag and ran out of time again. You know some times you are just feeling it and everything is going smoooooooth. I should have pushed it a little harder and a little sooner. Anyway I hit 3.23 miles in 20 minutes and I was cruising at 12 mph. I should have increased to 12 mph 30 seconds earlier and I I could have maybe hit 3.3!! Only one little hitch, my left calf got real tight at about 5 minutes but I kept on SHIITing, It was not a cramp, it just got tight and is still a little tight 3 hours later. Walking with a little limp.
I have 3 days left and one more SHIIT before C1 is over, I hope to have my best SHIIT ever on friday morning. I want to complete C1 with a bang. Hey, Rod great job on that 3.2, that is so awesome!!!!!!!! Did you start to scream, when I hit 3.2 for the first time I was so pumped I wanted to start screaming and yelling.
For the rest of you cardio freaks, It does not matter if you do 1 mile or 3 miles in 20 minutes, its all about hitting your 10's and taking things to a new level. It is so awesome that everyone is getting on board with this thing. Thanks Coco for getting it all started, your the reason I am limping around the office today!! :)
Have a great Cardio Day!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 10:54 AM
Chris whatever you do don't stop SHIITing LOL....you're getting there. You're so close....come on Chris PUSH PUSH :D
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (334 posts) at 11:29 AM
Thanks Goddessa, If I had you there this morning I would have hit 3.25. It is kinda funny, I am almost 12 week into this thing and I am still tweaking things to improve. I have a revised plan to hit 3.25 and beyond. It will work if this 36 year old body can take it. I am going to PUSH it to the limit, no more screwing around, I could have done it this morning but I just did not have the will power to push myself earlier. This has happened to me 2 times now, I think I have learned my lesson. I know what I was doing wrong and I am gonna fix it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 11:33 AM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTY WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Tomorrow or the next time you SHIIT, I wanna hear you say I DID IT!!!!!! 3.25!!!! or else LOL :P
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (334 posts) at 12:25 PM
My wife told me last night that If that young guy Braxton beats me, she is going to stop putting out, lol.:( She said she does not sleep with loser (haha - but harsh!!) She called me this morning to get my time, I thought about telling her I did it, but I told the truth, maybe I will get some rest for my Friday SHIIT. Now I really have something to SHIIT for. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (811 posts) at 01:37 PM
Chris, you are making me crack up!!! Your wife is pretty funny, too!
I know you will do it on Friday!!!! GO CHRIS!
Body for Life Forum Message by braxtontaigu (226 posts) at 05:37 PM
Oh man. I am on edge right now about to SHIIT my pants. I can't believe this! Chris, that is freakin' awesome. You are going to have 3.25 by the end of your challenge!! But really--who will get to 3.25 FIRST? I get to do cardio in the morning, and I am pretty sure that it's going to happen then!! If I get there first, does that mean that your wife won't be "nice" to you?!?! HAHAHA! I have a feeling that your wife is a very very intelligent woman. You may be running 3.5 miles in 20 minutes if she keeps this up. Good luck Friday--I know you'll have the greatest SHIIT ever!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 05:42 PM
Wohooo! Chris you go you go! Your gonna reach that goal! . Keep going!!! I am cheering for ya!
GO CHRIS!!!
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 08:19 AM
ok ladies, I ask you to download this song and I want us all to PICK UP THE BEAT! CAN YOU HERE IT? OK, as soon as you get the beat I want you to start SQUEEZING THOSE BUTT CHEEKS!!!!! YES, MAAM, YOU HEARD ME, WHILE YOUR AT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO THIS SEVERAL TIMES TODAY AND I WANT YOU TO VISUALIZE ROCK HARD, "BOUNCE A COIN OFF YOUR BUTTOCKS" AS*!!!!!!!!!! SO LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO!Lord Almighty, feel my temperature rising. ummm Higher, higher,
it's burning
through to my soul. uummmm Girl girl girl, you've gone and
set me on fire.
umm My brain is flaming.
I don't know which way to go.
Your kisses lift me higher, like the sweet song
of a choir. And you light my morning sky with burning love.
Ooh ooh ooh, I feel my temperature rising. Help me, I'm flaming,
I must be a hundred and nine. ummm Burning burning burning,
and nothing can cool me. yeah.... I just might turn into smoke,
but I feel fine.
Your kisses lift me higher, like the sweet song of
a choir. And you light my morning sky with burning love.
It's coming closer, the flames are now licking my
body. ummm Won't you help me, I feel like I'm slipping away.
ummmmm It's hard to breathe, my chest is a-heaving.
Lord have mercy, I'm burning a hole where I lay.
Your kisses lift me higher, like the sweet song of
a choir. And you light my morning sky with burning
love. I'm just a HUNK, a HUNK of burning love.
whaooo! A HUNK, a HUNK of burning love...
whaaooooo!
HUNKA HUNKA BURNING LOVE!
HUNKA HUNKA BURNING LOVE!
HUNKA HUNKA BURNING LOVE!
WHAAHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
CAN YA FEEL THE BURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by annie1104 (90 posts) at 08:49 AM
Funny!!! I do these at work quite often since I'm sitting at my desk most of the day.
*squeeze, squeeze, squeeze*
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 10:43 AM
ROFLMAO hunka hunka squeeze that chunka booty :P
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 10:58 AM
Look I have taken this long enough, what does ROF stand for. I know what LMAO means. It drives me nuts every time I see it, now I am getting up the nerve to ask and I'll probably feel stupid after.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:18 AM
ROLL ON FLOOR LAUGH MY ASS OFF!!!!!!!!
And I am doing them RIGHT NOW! OOOOWWEE!
HURTS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Connie (85 posts) at 11:20 AM
You all are a bunch of crazy nuts.... Got to love it..
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:23 AM
I'll take that compliment!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (149 posts) at 11:23 AM
I thought that was what ROF meant, but I just knew I was wrong, boy do I feel stupid now. Maybe I saved someone else from feeling that way, so maybe it's not that bad after all.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:28 AM
no worries I ask that same question myself so we all either figure it out after wondering WTF forever or we ask, so don't sweat it... right now I am sucking on strawberries w/splenda and drinking my protein shake WHILE I AM DOING BUTT TUCKS! now that is a picture!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:31 PM
Ah, so that's what you meant by "pucker up"! LMAO!
OK, I'm ready for Butt Day.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 12:58 PM
LMAO! That is great!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 08:06 PM
Holler Holler, Did YOU LADIES do your BUTT TUCKS TODAY? I did while I was eating strawberries.. lol... but
YES I DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:30 PM
YES I DID!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 08:41 PM
Yeah, I was doing mine and decided to lean forward a little bit to kind of hit them at a different angle and low and behold one of my girls walk in and she sees me leaning over my desk squeezing my butt cheeks "which kind of makes you go up and down in your chair" and BUSTED OUT LAUGHING, we both laughed for about 1/2 hour, tears were literally rolling down my face! ROFLMAO!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 09:30 PM
Got your PM 'bout that!! STILL laughing here at work.. have a nother sec to peek in here..
YEP I'm TUCKING!... Hey is this gonna replace GELLIN'???
LMAO.. oh ya -- can you just seeeee the Commercial we'd have to rhyme for THIS!~!!!! hahahahaha!!!! LMAO!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 10:52 PM
Oh yeah, it probably looked like something that I can't repeat online! LMAO!
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (579 posts) at 09:42 AM
I can't believe I missed my cardio yesterday. I'm SO PISSED OFF! Our car broke down and then we had to go to Peter's sister's house via a ride from his brother and then we had to stay at his sister's house until his brother wanted to leave. By the time we got home the gym was closed. I'm so upset with myself. Here I am supposed to be all gung ho and I missed day two cardio. AAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHH! I'm going to do cardio today instead of LBWO, I think I need to add more cardio to my routine anyway. Oh well, have a good day everyone.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 09:43 AM
Least you had a good exucse :)
I just turned my alarm clock off this morning cause I was going to get right up. However I fell asleep again in about 5 seconds flat and didn't have time to go.
I was kicking my butt when I did wake up!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 09:46 AM
At least it was something out of your control. You did not just say I am not going to do cardio it was something out of your control. Don't be pissed. ;-) But I know what ya mean!
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (207 posts) at 11:17 AM
Monica,
Here's a little secret. It's all relative. You consider missing one workout screwed up ... but you know what? If you dust yourself off and move on, you will be ahead of 96% of those who start a program, because that's how many never finish it!
That's right. In a room full of 1,000 people, you can beat 960 of them just by saying, okay, I missed my cardio, it's in the past, time to move, and finish.
You get what you focus on. Your thoughts expand. You missed a cardio? Fine. What does getting frustrated or focusing on it do for you? NOTHING. It's in the past.
You know one of the biggest causes of fat gain / muscle loss? STRESS! So you can continue to create stress (which isn't real ... stress isn't something you can show someone, it only exists in your mind) or you can CHOOSE to say, okay, I missed it, I'll do better next time.
The past is gone. It's not real anymore. Where are you today? You're HERE, NOW. So get over it and get on with it.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:21 AM
If I know I am going to miss the gym, find an open spot on the floor and knock out 50 pushups, hands in for Triceps and out for Chest/Back, then find a counter / sofa and do some tricep dips, then knock out 50 situps,, knock out some of the legs exercises I have been posting and there you go!!
ok, You covered alot there!!!!!!!!!
Pick yourself up and knock the next workout....out of the park! good luck sweetie!
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (579 posts) at 01:15 PM
Thanks guys! You always make me feel better! I brought my gym clothes with me to work today so I can do my cardio during lunch. Maybe I will squeeze a LBWO in after work tonight! i'm so glad I'm back!
Body for Life Forum Message by FaithPCFL (50 posts) at 01:31 PM
yeah, what Jeremy said!
Monica, remember, it's PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION!
Be hard enough on yourself to not let missed workouts be a habit, but easy enough on yourself to get past it and continue going forward.
is there anything you can do that doesn't require a gym? I know yesterday was so darn hot in the garage, even with the fan on! I just hopped off the eliptical and took off running down the street! LOL! I know I looked funny! I had my water bottle, and I just finished my cardio on the street!
did you just start a new challenge on Monday? I did, Challenge #2.
Ruth
Body for Life Forum Message by Monica (579 posts) at 02:07 PM
Yep, challenge #3! I was thinking about hopping on my bike and going for a ride but it was pretty late and really dark so I figured, better save it for another day and live then get hit by a car and die fat! lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 10:19 AM
Challenge 3 back is a picture of my very best friend...lol...well not my best friend, but my favorite body part so far, cause I can always see that my work has paid off...not a great pic, but you can see the definition anyway! Gotta find those little successes to keep me goin...lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Jmskelton (263 posts) at 10:29 AM
Looking great BFLmom! You're right, it's the little successes that keep us going, thats for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 10:38 AM
WOOOOOOTY WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Look at that sexy calf. Way to go chica :D
Body for Life Forum Message by sweetiebideedee (71 posts) at 11:28 AM
Hot. You are working it hard!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:59 AM
YOU GO GIRL! Shake that ..... calf I mean..lol...looking good, you should be so proud of yourself, you have came a long way and haven't given up! Hope you are feeling on top of the world right now!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:17 PM
YOWZA! Lookin' GOOD! Keep up that hard work! I love my calves, too. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (63 posts) at 12:20 PM
Too bad they are on the back side....I walk myself in circles sometimes to get a took at my calves...you definitely have some great definition!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 12:30 PM
Oh yeah ! that calf flippin rocks !!
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Onyx (3 posts) at 11:04 AM
Hi Everyone,
I have decided to introduce myself and actually finish my 12 week challenge, so please give me support!
Anyhow, I have had personal bumps in the road that have prevented me from finishing (like everyone). Yes some of them I could have kept the ball rolling with, but I didn't. The others - surgery - I couldn't. But now I am back and I am so committed that I have even (Gulp) posted my before pictures. They are hard to look at for sure, I used to be so athletic and skinny..... but that is why I am here. The funny thing about the pictures is that I had pictures from my first challenge and I saw my progress, but was too scared to post them, then I found out I was having knee surgery and knew I would be limited in my workouts for a while, but I had complications so it took my longer and I got discouraged. All in the past.
Looking forward to the encouraging words!
Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by fauxpasfur (240 posts) at 11:07 AM
Good luck to you! I predict that you are going to do very well with the support here and that you are going to look ten years younger by the end of this challenge! *the crystal ball goes dark now* Meg
Body for Life Forum Message by Onyx (3 posts) at 11:13 AM
ohhh 26! I might take that.....
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (253 posts) at 11:15 AM
Welcome! In 12 short weeks you WILL be a finisher!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (334 posts) at 11:21 AM
Welcome back, you can do it, its sounds like you are on the right track.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:33 PM
Welcome! You're gonna do great!
Jess
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (63 posts) at 12:39 PM
What matters is you are here now! Future vision as Bill would say.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (572 posts) at 12:42 PM
You are gonna do awesome!! Stick with it, we're here for you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Strongmomof3 (23 posts) at 02:32 PM
i can relate, i too had started the challenge back in Feb. and was not able to complete it because of my husbands accident. But like you, i started over and i am going to complete this and so are you!!!! Good Luck
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 03:30 PM
Good for you for coming back! I've made many fits and starts myself since I started BFL in December, but you know what? I'm still WAY ahead of where I was and WAY, WAY, WAY ahead of where I might have ended up had I not made some changes.
For some folks, BFL is just another goal to set and reach in 12-week increments. Good for them!
For me (and for others, I suspect), BFL is the tool I'm using to teach myself how to set goals and how to push myself and how to continue with something no matter how hard it seems at times or how L-O-N-G it takes to achieve satisfaction.
As long as you don't walk away for good, there is no failure. :-)
Karenna
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (299 posts) at 03:34 PM
Welcome back.
Such a complex and such a simple thing.
When people make the decision to change, they will!
Success to you!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by meetmygoal (13 posts) at 04:55 PM
welcome back I have also come back. finally made it past 4 weeks. I will finish this goal I have set for myself.so can you
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 07:55 PM
Welcome!! Well.. you're definitely in the RIGHT place to find the support to finish!! ---I have! This is the first time I've gotten anywhere near this far--& I started my first back in 2000!
I'll be in week 12 starting Sunday! :) Looking forward to helping you get through YOUR 12~!! :)
Take care- Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by babe57 (8 posts) at 11:08 AM
Yes, I understand it's hard to push oneself to reach one's "10". It doesn't feel that great to be nauseous. The sore muscles are a pain, literally. And, at first, you are tired from fitting the WOs into your busy schedule. But
I'll bet every person on this board can recount some experience they've had that was much harder than doing BFL.
I'll start. Being on bedrest for five months and giving birth by emergency c-section to a premature baby with health problems was much "harder" than BFL. In contrast, BFL is a real pleasure! I am so grateful to be physically able to do the challenge!!!!!!!
Ok, let it rip, folks!
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (207 posts) at 11:13 AM
BFL isn't hard. People are just lazy. It's the tradeoff between long term happiness and short term gratification - far easier to sit on the couch and watch the TV.
It always amuses me when people tell me how hard and restrictive BFL is. I've visited a few third world countrise and watched people live out of holes dug in the ground with pieces of metal pulled over the top for shelter. Two other pits: one to hold the fire for cooking, the other for feces. They walk several miles to work and harvest from sunrise to sundown for the US equivalent of $1 - $2 for the day.
And here, we complain about getting up early to do an easy 20 minutes of cardio!
Sheesh!
Hard?
Hard to me was having my knee torn open, part of my tendon snipped, holes drilled in my bone and then bolted in place to reconstruct my ACL.
Hard was the year of therapy after it.
Hard was finishing the last few miles of the half marathon I just ran.
Hard was running sprints in middle school with a teammate on my back, falling and scraping the skin off my arms and legs but getting up and still finishing the run.
No, wait, those weren't hard.
You know what was hard?
Hard was telling my son, "No, not now" when he asked me to play basketball with him because I could barely tie my shoes before I had to stop to catch my breath.
Hard was waking up and looking in the mirror and hating the reflection that sneered back at me.
Hard was having severe stomach pains that would leave me doubled over and getting sick every few months because I was so unhealthy.
Hard was finding out my wife was pregnant and wondering how my daughter would grow up having an obese, lazy father who drank himself unconscious all the time.
Yep, that was hard ... BFL and living healthy is insanely EASY.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by Chris (334 posts) at 11:17 AM
Working 7/12's for 6 month straight, btw is was also the night shift. All I did was work and sleep.
Trying to get my 34" waist pants on to my 36" waist. :)
BFL is a piece of cake for me, I love working out 99.9% of the time, and the eating I could improve, I do pretty good. Sorry about the cake reference.
Body for Life Forum Message by MsJerra (63 posts) at 11:21 AM
Beautifully said Jeremy!
Body for Life Forum Message by babe57 (8 posts) at 11:23 AM
Jeremy, no kidding that was hard!
What prompted my post was reading "The Art of Happiness" by the Dalai Lama. He suggests an exercise for us to gain a better perspective on our lives. Finish the question "I'm glad I'm not a ____." Do it five times and suddenly your own life and all its difficult circumstances seem positively wonderful!
Also, I want to note that I have my own struggles keeping perspective and that's why I'm working on an attitude change as part of my BFL challenge.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 02:33 PM
hard was looking at myself in the mirror and thinking "where did all this fat come from?" I get tears welling in my eyes everytime I think of that day that I realized I was fat.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 02:39 PM
Hard was wearing old sweats to bed cause I was so humiliated in how I looked I didn't want my BF to see me.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (299 posts) at 03:25 PM
Hard was thinking that the best and most productive years of my life had been squandered, with little to look forward to, other than a life of mediocracity and unfullfilled dreams.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (388 posts) at 06:38 PM
Hard was going through every pair of pants in my entire closet and realizing that not one pair fit and every pair(if I could get them on) looked HORRIBLE and felt even worse. Then trying to find a shirt to go with it.
Jamber
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 06:55 PM
Hard was.... every month every day saying oh I am gonna work out. I am gonna get that hard ripped body I want. Every other day self loathing myself. ANd saying oh I'll start next week working out and NEVER doing it.
And one day riding a horse getting catapulted into a jump and putting my arm out to brace my fall I snapped my arm out at the elbow. Dislocating it and shearing off the radial heads. I was told I needed surgery and that I would never be able to move my arm again. I would lose most of my range of motion if not all.
Hard was... realizing at that moment I had lived 30 years of my life healthy and not disabled saying I was going to get in shape and in 1 day I almost lost my right arm. That was HARD!
You know the ret of the story! ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 11:01 PM
Count your blessings, I mean it, count you blessing and you lucky stars every day, When you think of the hard times some people go through , BFL is a luxuary that we have an easy way to use or.
As a Foster parent for 15 years, and keeping children in your home for long periods of time, raising then as your own and loving then for 1 or 2 or 3 yrs and then the DHS department notifies you a day or two in advance that the child is going home, it's the most heartbreaking thing that can happen to an emotional heart. Like When we got Dale at 10 months old, beaten and half dead, with 4 fractures of the skull, brusies and broken ribs, we care for him, we loved him, every day we had him make us closer and closer to hime and make us love him move. he new no other parents, we were all he new, then after 7 yreas the DHS office called on a Friday and said they were going to court on Monday and was not going to to fight the case. they felt the mother was doing ok, was not the one that beat him , the boyfrined was arrested and in jail after yrs of trying to find him the mother was re married for the 3rd time and doing well with 5 other children. we were more then devestated, it was the end of our world, we were told that we were only waiting for the release papers to termanated the mothers rights and we were going to adopt hi, they gave us 4 months to prepare himm to meet and visit with his real mother until they drove away with our baby boy. Now that's HARD!
We cried ourselfes silly, ale is my baby, I'll always love him and one day I know God will let him come back into my life. and I'll be here with open arms!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 11:42 AM
I have been trying to figure out how to flex my back muscles for a while now. I never can get a good look at my back. I decided to try taking some pics today and was pleasantly surprised at what I found. Check out C2 week 3 back pic :D
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 11:45 AM
You hussy you! ;) LMAO!
lemme go look at those!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (1921 posts) at 11:49 AM
Woohoo!! Look at that shoulder definition!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 11:51 AM
YEAH BABY!!!!!! But look at the VEEEEEEEEEEE.....I GOT THE VEEEEEEE THE VEEEEEE THE VEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! ROFLMAO... I'm sorry just a little excited here heeheheheheeeee
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:56 AM
WOOTY WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
YOU GO GIRL! I love it! You have one hell of a V taper going on! She BANGS! BOUNCE THAT COIN GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 11:59 AM
How DO you flex those muscles, lol?! I'm always trying to figure that out myself -- I can feel'em, but where are they?!
Looks great, Goddessa!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:15 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO girl! We'll have to start calling you VEEEEEEEENUS! :P
I so cannot take a naked back picture while flexing.... things show up in the picture that aren't supposed to have anything to do with my back! *blush*
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (63 posts) at 12:17 PM
Wow...your transformation is great! I want a back like that!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Aunt Pitty (32 posts) at 12:27 PM
Now that Kids, is one sexy back!! nice!
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 12:28 PM
Daayuuummmm !!!!
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 12:28 PM
LMAO @ J-Dub. Thing show up in the picture that shouldn't be there? Well maybe nobody will notice? HEHEHHEEEEE Venus huh? Isn't Venus the goddess of something? LOL
Karennea I can't explain it girl. I had a hell of a time figuring it out myself. Just flex everything and arch your back some :P
Thanks everybody for the kind words. Week 4 pics are coming this weekend :D
This was a sneak preview :D
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:36 PM
Yeah, Venus is a goddess of something. I was also thinking of the song...
"She's GOT IT!! Yeah baby, she's got it!"
Oh... and they'll notice! I embarrassed to have even taken the picture on my digital where no one but me would see it! I had to delete it fast and hope there was no way to accidentally undelete it. LMAO!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 12:41 PM
LMAO....I don't think it can be undeleted once you delete it :D Someday though I bet you will be posting a naked back pic girl :D
Now I got the song stuck in my head...LMAO....She's GOT IT!!! Yeah baaaaby she's got it....I'm your Venus...I'm your fire...your desire ...
:P
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (239 posts) at 12:52 PM
Woah!!! I want to find those...one day..
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 12:53 PM
Hah, Jess! I've thought the same thing about myself. Just tape those wild things together (who's gonna know?).
Goddessa -- I'm gonna try it. With any luck, I won't pull something in my back or cause an aneurism.
I'm already working on tossing myself down the stairs by wrenching my neck around to see whether my calves are developing when I'm climbing the floors to our apartment.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy711 (758 posts) at 01:04 PM
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are kickin some serious booty!
WOOHOO...keep going girl and then get your buns to Idaho to train me.
xo
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 01:11 PM
Toni, Keep workin it and you will girl. They will just magically appear one day :D
LMAO @ Karenna...go easy chica xoxox
Tracy...LOL you are so awesome. I wish we could train together. That would be sooooooo coooooool!!!
Thanks everybody :D
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 01:36 PM
ROFL@ Karenna -- tape em together?? I'd need a whole roll!
....and I think I do have one.... :P
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (702 posts) at 02:08 PM
Hottie alert! Hottie alert! Whoop, whoop!!!! Somebody call the fire department 'cause she is smokin'!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (299 posts) at 03:37 PM
Yes, Baby got BACK! LOL
Excellent!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 03:38 PM
Wohooo you go buff momma! LOOK AT YOU !!!! WOOOTTTYYY WOOOOO!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (315 posts) at 06:06 PM
YOU ROCK! Love the tatts too!
WOOOOHOOOOOO!
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 08:05 PM
"SHE"S got it .. YA BABY she's GOT IT!!"
.. oh YA Goddessa Is A VENUS!
GREAT work Hon! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 10:50 PM
That is a FLIPPIN Awesome back girl!! yowza...wooohoooooo...
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:46 AM
WHAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I can't flipping believe it, OMG! I thought they had some screening process and only the best HOTTIES could get on that page, look who I am listed with.. OMG! This has to be the best day! I cut and pasted the link....OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!!!!!!
http://monicabrant.com/stars/spotlight.php?22
Body for Life Forum Message by gp800mark (253 posts) at 11:48 AM
Looking Good! Does this young lady look familiar?
http://www.monicabrant.com/stars/spotlight.php?13
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 11:49 AM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTY WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS GIRL!!!!!!! You are a shooting STAR!!!!!! xoxox
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 11:49 AM
cool udenia..... how awesome.. great pic too... we have the same columbus day bday too..
val :)
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (557 posts) at 11:49 AM
OMG! That ROCKS! :) and what are you saying, you are a HOTTIE!!!! Awesome job girl!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 11:50 AM
LOOKING GOOD girlfriend, isn't this so damn exciting! Whaaaahooooooooooooooooo! Look at us! Showing up the fitness competitors! Thats right! UH HUH! OMG,,,, did you pinch yourself yet?
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (239 posts) at 11:56 AM
Woah !!! Congrats you look GREAT!!! Your a star!!! and you definitely shine!
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 11:58 AM
Super cool for both you, Udenia, and Carole! Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 12:16 PM
Oh Wow! Udenia, that is soooooooooooooo
Awesome!!!! I am sooooo happy for you, this is such an hornor for you, I know you are on cloud 21, I am sooo excited for you, that I feel like it's me, I just know who much you are into this and this is just so perfect to happen to you. You deserve it soo much!
Congratulations girl, you are in the spot light now! You GOT HER DONE!!!
Love you,
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:27 PM
YOu're a SUPERSTAR! That's so cool!
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (572 posts) at 12:28 PM
That is SOOO cool, good for you!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by marathon2 (413 posts) at 12:28 PM
Udenia,
That is so awesome! You Rock!
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 12:31 PM
You definitely belong on that site Udenia !!! Hot-tea !!!
Jim :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Aunt Pitty (32 posts) at 12:32 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!! you totally belong on there!
Body for Life Forum Message by MUSIQ (85 posts) at 12:42 PM
Oh my gosh - you must be so excited! I am very happy for you. Congratulations and keep up the awesome work! :) By the way, thanks for keeping so many of us women motivated and focused by just being you.
Sincerely, Musiq
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (63 posts) at 12:47 PM
You really deserve it. You have made an outstanding transformation. Congrats!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (372 posts) at 01:00 PM
Damn, I cant log in from work.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy711 (758 posts) at 01:29 PM
WOOHOO...you are a "STAR" period!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (811 posts) at 01:29 PM
Wow, I am impressed! How exciting, Udenia!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Athletic4Life (189 posts) at 01:41 PM
Way to go Cap't!! Way to show us the way
Body for Life Forum Message by personalizeabook (934 posts) at 01:44 PM
Yup!! I think it's awesome too!!!! Awesome Job Udenia, you definitely deserve to be posted there!!!!! WAHOOOOOO You keep Rockin girl!
Hugs,
Carole
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 02:04 PM
YOU AND CAROLE ARE PUTTING THE TRACKER ON THE MAP!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU!!!!! and yes I'm yelling that stuff you girls are awesome sexy role models who deserve all the praise and adoration you can handle. Again congrats.....Jay (when are you gonna change your name back????)
Body for Life Forum Message by Marijayde (73 posts) at 02:19 PM
That is so awesome! Congrats to both of you :>
Body for Life Forum Message by Strongmomof3 (23 posts) at 02:22 PM
Way to go, i know you are so proud!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (299 posts) at 03:29 PM
Congratulations!
That's gotta feel even better than the Navy News thing!
Real proud of you!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 03:30 PM
WOOHOO!!! Hard work pays off!!! So can I have your autograph now?? :-)
mary
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (811 posts) at 03:35 PM
WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW - of course only the hottest HOTTIES get there!!!!!!!!!! Duh!!!!!!! You look so great and happy!!!!!! Great job Udenia!
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (315 posts) at 06:09 PM
OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW FREAKING EXCITING! THAT IS THE COOLEST! Way to go gurl!
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 08:13 PM
WOW GIRL!!!!!!! NOW you KNOW you're FAMOUS!!!!! How TOTALLY awesome is that??!!
... definitely a Very "YAY YOU" momment!! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 08:21 PM
Yeah, Carole is on there too, she looks great! Nice Biceps.... WOW... I feel privileged to be on there.... especially in the same group of women as Carole....
YEAH US!!!!!!!!!!!!!TRACKER HOTTIES!
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 10:55 PM
Alright, I think Monica should send you FREE shirts sista...awesome job! I can just see you jumpin around thrilled right now...hehe
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (372 posts) at 11:26 PM
Hey I also saw Tracy711 on there.
congrats to all of you.
You guys Rock!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:23 PM
So today my dog's trainer at Petsmart sent me an IM to tell me he's giving me a discount coupon today. While we "chatted" the subject of working out came up, and he asked me what I do. I told him I do high intensity intervals 3 times a week, and weight lifting 3 times a week, but didn't go into details just yet. He said he wants to lift weights but doesn't know how or even how to start. So I told him about the BFL book and how I lift, and then knowing he was diagnosed with diabetes a couple of months ago, I told him about EFL too, and how I was sure his MD would approve (but that he needed to clear it with her first). He said he'd noticed the last time I was in that I had lost a LOT of weight and had a "glow" about me, but he didn't say anything then because he didn't want to embarrass me. How nice is that?
Anyway, by the end of the conversation, he had decided to go next door to Barnes and Noble at lunch and get both books, and he said that I had gotten him all excited about it, and seeing my results is proof enough to him that it works.
Then he went slightly into the discomfort zone by telling me I was breaking hearts every minute and there were probably a lot of guys checking me out that I didn't even notice, lol. I know it was a compliment, but he's recently divorced and started dating and I'm not interested in him in that way... whether he meant it that way or not! LOL
I swear, one person at a time, we are going to change the WORLD!
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 12:33 PM
LOL... Great Job girl!!! See that You are one hot and sexy mamacita .....wooooty woooooo!!!!!!! :D
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:36 PM
Heh heh.... well I ain't Hoochie Mama hot yet! :P
Body for Life Forum Message by zooman (234 posts) at 04:39 PM
Yes, but there sure has been a glow in your latest pics!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 04:58 PM
LOL the Discomfort zone ...... LOL that is awesome spreading the good stuff around and that your hard work is paying off! Wohooooo! You rock girl!
You are doing a kick arse job!!!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 05:51 PM
Ok J-Dub...I know you're not a hoochie mama...I mean you ARE hot stuff...ow!...but now you've got that song in my head:
"You ain't nuthin' but a hoochie mama...hood rat hood rat hoochie mama!!"
Sorry, had to get that out!
Mary
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy318 (315 posts) at 06:02 PM
That's way cool! I'm sorry I chuckled at your expense about the "discomfort zone" you heart breaker you!
LOL!
:)
r
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 08:01 PM
Way to "change the world " Hon! A GLOW always catches their eye.. nothin you can do 'bout that! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:34 PM
LMAO @ Mary!
It's ok, y'all can laugh at my discomfort zone. But if I'd known I was breaking hearts, I'd have had more fun with it! 
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 08:39 PM
Good for you, makes you feel GREAT when you get someone going on the right track! great job!
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (598 posts) at 10:38 PM
See, I told you you were too hot for your own good. Now you've got a PetSmart stalker.
Body for Life Forum Message by RJA733 (153 posts) at 12:29 PM
Hey peeps, ive been away for two weeks. My boss had a honeymoon so i had to come in early and stay late. I also just purchased my first home so that has been hectic. But i finally have things somewhat in order. Hope all has been well. And looking to make an even better tansformation this time around.
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 12:30 PM
WELCOME BACK RJA!!! Best of luck to you in C2 :D
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:30 PM
I wondered where you went!
Congratulations on your new home! And glad you're back. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (63 posts) at 12:35 PM
Congrats on the house!!! And, welcome back!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (702 posts) at 01:50 PM
Raise the roof!!!! Welcome back!
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 01:53 PM
welcome back big guy !! (and I mean big in a GOOD way) :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 02:09 PM
big soon to be little guy :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by zooman (234 posts) at 02:20 PM
Welcome back, kick butt in C2, and congrats on the new home.I bet you can set up a nice workout room now!Troy.
Body for Life Forum Message by Strongmomof3 (23 posts) at 02:21 PM
welcome back!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (299 posts) at 03:30 PM
Raj,
welcome back! Congrats on the new house! ( is there something in the myoplex? LOL )
Remember to send me a copy of "mens health"
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 03:32 PM
Welcome back and congrats!
Karenna (who used to be Cheetara but changed things up while you were gone)
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 03:37 PM
Been wondering where in the heck you were! I thought I was gonna have to send a search party for ya! Glad to see things are going well! Wohoooo! Glad your back. How is C2 going? Off to a great start? I bet it is ..
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 03:39 PM
Well Well, Welcome back and I can't wait until I can enjoy purchasing my first home! Congrats!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (388 posts) at 06:42 PM
Mens health better watch out- he's BAAAAACK!!
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (459 posts) at 12:37 PM
Hey all,
I've been a way for a few weeks...away from the site and from BFL. NO excuse really, just lack of focus. BUT I am getting back into things, and hope to be back around here much more. Glad to see everyone is KICKING BUTT!!!!
-bella
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 12:38 PM
Glad you see you're back and kicking butt too!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 12:58 PM
We all have those days.... glad you are back!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flash (formerly strongby35) (446 posts) at 01:35 PM
Great to see you! I haven't been around much myself either. Hope your focus and motivation come back in a big way! Good luck! :o)
-Renee
Body for Life Forum Message by chris p (43 posts) at 01:11 PM
OMG! I’m so excited. I went shopping for a bathing suit (still not an enjoyable experience) but while looking in the 3 way mirror, I noticed how much slimmer my back is. Missing, gone for good is that ugly a$$ bra fat. I’m not toned, but I’m not bulging either.
This is a good day!
Do you have a Woo Hoo for the day? Please share.
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 01:21 PM
WOOHOO chris p!!
I tried on bathing suits last night too to track my progress since my goal is to wear a bathing suit in public...Well, I'm close!! I was very excited! I just need to work on my saddlebags...if I want to wear a bikini I really need to work on my abs too.
ANYWAY! MY WOOHOO for the day...last night I bought myself size 3/4 denim capris! YEAH BABY! Size 3/4!! And they were on sale!!
WOOHOO!!!
Mary
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (144 posts) at 02:17 PM
Ladies, you da' bombs! Way to go!!!! No whoooo hoooo for me today -- but not a bad day either! Sunny hot weather FINALLY in the Northeast... can't beat that! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 02:46 PM
I'll give a WOOHOO for this weather in the Northeast. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by chris p (43 posts) at 03:01 PM
Hey I live in the northeast too. Southern NH.
I wish I had taken a picture of my back. I didn’t even think of it until I got my packet. I’ll take one for C2. It’s the little things that make us so happy huh?
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 03:15 PM
Good for you! I know that makes you happy because I carry fat on my back as well, HATE IT but I am glad it is going away!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 07:32 PM
Sounds VERY cool! What a treat to have a GOOD momment buying a bathing suit! ;) -- most of us women dread that MORE than childbirth!! LOl!
Body for Life Forum Message by ShannonDH (46 posts) at 01:39 PM
I've been really worried about travelling next week. I have a conference in Vermont for my company that I have to help run and managing my meals is going to be very difficult. I then found out that the gym doesn't open until 6:30am and I have to be at work at 7:00!! They close by 9:30 and I'll still be working. I was pretty upset about it.
We, myself and one other fitness buff who is also a meeting planner,asked the hotel if they would open an hour early for those of us that have to work all day. They said it would be $30 extra a day to open at 5:30am, well, I we were hardly ready to pay that sort of money out of pocket. But, we decided to ask our bosses if they would consider having the company pay and they agreed!!! I couldn't even believe it. :-)
So Yay!! I will be able to get my workouts in at 5:30 am while I'm on business travel. I'm really happy about that.
Just wanted to share the good vibes!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by sweetiebideedee (71 posts) at 02:07 PM
Awesome--where there's a will, there's a way! Yours is a great example of how to make BFL work ALL the time, not just when you're in your comfort zone routine at home. Good for you and have a great trip!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 02:10 PM
wow I need a boss like that.
Body for Life Forum Message by Athletic4Life (189 posts) at 01:55 PM
We have some people on vacation or who are going to turn in stats still. I will add their points later, of course they don't get the full 17 (2 for missing the posting date) or more if they are not doing their plan. Or we may have to use a subs stats.
So these numbers could change.
Week 6 results
You can probably assume Bod Squad and Get Her Done to get another 12 to 15 points based on prior averages.
We are nearing the end - EVERYBODY HANG IN THERE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 02:07 PM
butt busters bringing up the rear!!!!!! lol sounds like a title of and "adult" film :)~ any how we're close, next week is bf% week or is it the week after????
Body for Life Forum Message by icandoit! (27 posts) at 02:26 PM
WHAT IS THIS????? Explain please.
Body for Life Forum Message by icandoit! (27 posts) at 02:26 PM
WHAT IS THIS????? Explain please.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 03:17 PM
YEAH US! "Hands raised in air!" HAMMER TIME is back on top! and I am POURING IT ON NOW BABBBBBBBBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Body for Life Forum Message by WeCanDoIt (167 posts) at 03:19 PM
YOU CAN'T TOUCH US!! HAMMER TIME!!!!
Way to go team!! We are going to finish STRONG!!! Right?! RIGHT!!
(I still want that gym bag!!)
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (557 posts) at 05:40 PM
Whoohoo! 1st place 2nd week in a row! We ROCK! :) 
Young Guns~LOL! Too funny :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Athletic4Life (189 posts) at 06:06 PM
2 weeks until BF% time
Icandoit, this is a contest I started 6 weeks ago. 2 weeks left. Easier if you looked at my old posts for more info
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (388 posts) at 06:40 PM
Yaya!! Hammertime! Lets keep bringing down the HAMMA!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 07:24 PM
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HOOOOOOOOOOO WAY TO GO HAMMERTIME!!! Back up on TOP.. WHERE WE BELONG!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by RëësëmÖrtënsën (296 posts) at 03:38 PM
Hey! I have posted some pictures: at the front, and in the back ones, i posted one i am posing,,,,blah i look sooo silly.
Anyway, what do ya think? any improvement? i havent giving my 100% so...i didnt expect much, except like always, i gain lean mass with only the cardio stuff, how nice lol. My lean is now 164!!!!!!!
1 year ago, i could not even imagine have that quantity of lean!
:-) so please, need some feed backs! I dont see much difference, except in my butt maybe a little. (i didnt post previous ones in back, i might do it.
:-) Take care
Reese
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 03:50 PM
was wondering where you went to.....waist looks a lot leaner, keep it up.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (299 posts) at 03:51 PM
Hey Reese,
I think your waist and abs are coming in quite a bit.
Good work!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by RëësëmÖrtënsën (296 posts) at 03:53 PM
Thank you!!!!! :-) (ops, how come my waist is leaneeerr? I just lost a miserable 0.8inch in 5 weeks!!!) LOL
Thanks,
Reese
Body for Life Forum Message by CJ (46 posts) at 03:54 PM
Great work Reese, definite progress can be seen around your waist and hips.
Also your face and neck look much leaner, not to mention happier and with such a healthy glow!
Keep it up and you will blow us all away!!!
CJ
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (65 posts) at 03:56 PM
Doing good! Yes, your waist is really coming in.
Body for Life Forum Message by RëësëmÖrtënsën (296 posts) at 04:00 PM
Ohhh thnxssss! :-) I just thought that i look fatter! Ok...i mean, today, i am bloated! PMS! :-) But thank you soooo much, ;-) You are soooo motivating!
;-) Love ya!
Reese
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 07:36 PM
GOOD stuff there Reese! things are thinning out! Keep at it! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by ChubbyMcChubbs (702 posts) at 07:54 PM
Yes, your core is definitely thinning, across the top of your hip bones also.
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 08:11 PM
i agree with the pp's ... your waist and hip area looks alot thinner
val :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (372 posts) at 04:29 PM
I am leaving first thing in the Morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I hope you all can live without me for a week?
There is a gym 1.6 miles from where i am staying
run 10 mins there workout run 10 mins back
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 04:32 PM
Enjoy my friend !!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by zooman (234 posts) at 04:33 PM
Have a blast and behave yourself,Troy.
Body for Life Forum Message by getnlean (557 posts) at 05:33 PM
Have a good trip!
Body for Life Forum Message by florida twin momma (120 posts) at 05:36 PM
Have a great time... Is this your sanibel captiva trip? SOOO jealous but in a good way...
val :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (372 posts) at 05:54 PM
Ft Meyers Beach for 4 days, then up to Disney World for 3 days.
I have been to Sanibel and absolutly loved it.
Stacey, that actually looks like me in about 18 hours!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 07:57 PM
have a Great Trip! ... DisneyWorld... LUCKY!! * sigh*... one day we'll make down that way..CA is just so much closer..
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:36 PM
Have a great trip, Rod! I'm going to Sanibel in 2 1/2 weeks, and I cannot WAIT!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1152 posts) at 05:46 PM
Hi guys!
Just got back from the gym a few minutes ago...
I was doing one-arm curls and noticed in the mirror that my legs sure looked better than even just a few weeks ago...
"Wow, Jim! Those look like the legs of an athlete!"
Then a little voice muttered "Uh...Jim...that's because they ARE!"
Talk about a nice little wake-up call! And it sure is nice to not have to depend on others for compliments! (Yuk! Yuk!)
Sometimes when we don't see dramatic changes on a weekly or even monthly basis, it is so easy to think that you are not making progress...but you stay the course anyway... and then BAM! You get a nice little wake-up call like I did today!
That'll sure put a gallon or 2 into your emotional gas tank!
Have you guys had some experiences like this lately?
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (299 posts) at 06:44 PM
Good for you Jim!
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by MUSIQ (85 posts) at 06:49 PM
Please keep me in your prayers. My family situation is a little stressful right now for me. I'm one who doesn't do well with change, needless to say, there is a lot of change happening in my personal life. I'll need help from above to help me cope.
Thanks! Musiq :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy711 (758 posts) at 07:05 PM
Prayer done....sure hope you are doing okay.
hugs,Tracy
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (117 posts) at 07:29 PM
You are in my prayers. I hope it all goes well.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 07:35 PM
In my prayers sweetie!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 07:57 PM
you got it :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (588 posts) at 08:03 PM
done... prayer is the very powerful! I pray everything turns out ok. The Lord only gives us what we can handle
Body for Life Forum Message by MUSIQ (85 posts) at 08:05 PM
Thank you so much for you support! It means a lot. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 08:09 PM
consider it done, prayers and ((HUGS)) coming your way and a big ummm baahhh.
Take care of yourself and I hope everything turns out ok...
You'll be in my thoughts!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (8 posts) at 08:10 PM
MUSIQ - my thoughts are with you in this very difficult time. Its good that you had the courage to post here today. Though you may feel alone you obviously have many supporters here on this message board. Take strength - and use the strength you have found with your BFL work...take care. - jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by ShannonDH (46 posts) at 06:50 PM
I got delayed and didn't get to meal five until about 7:30, that put 4 hours between meal 4 and 5. I go to bed around 10. Should I try to fit meal six in at 9:30? I was thinking protein powder drink and some grapes would not be too bad.
thoughts?
Thanks, Shannon
Body for Life Forum Message by rctneal (33 posts) at 08:04 PM
I mentioned that same question yesterday in a reply post. Basically everyone told me that it is A-OK to eat 5 minutes before you go to bed. The body needs the fuel for all the work we are doing. I am planning on getting ready for bed in about 30 minutes and I just downed a protein powder drink.
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (207 posts) at 08:14 PM
I don't know if anyone here knew this or not ... but check THIS out!!!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/trans22.htm
WHOOMP!
Great job.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 08:17 PM
Yeah, she is also on Monica Brants Webpage, she looks great! and did you check out those "BICEPS!" WOW!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:29 PM
WOW! That's awesome, Carole!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 08:43 PM
WOHOOOOO CAROLE THAT IS AWESOME!!!! Thanks Jeremy for showing us that!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (388 posts) at 08:57 PM
That is so inspiring!!! I love it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 09:13 PM
carole's body rocks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 09:33 PM
WOW Carole-- saw the Monica page & now this!! atta go GIRL!! You inspire us to keep at this! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (598 posts) at 10:33 PM
Great job, Carole! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 10:45 PM
soo awesome!! congratulations!!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Bflmom2004 (484 posts) at 10:53 PM
Yea babyyyyyyy...that is soooo awesome!! Love that I can see your work-out...abs look out...
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 10:58 PM
OMG CAROLE!!!!! She is a CHAMP through and through!!!! This is so awesome!!! Carole girl, I am so PROUD of you :D
Body for Life Forum Message by MUSIQ (85 posts) at 08:42 PM
Sorry for the sour-puss face, I'm having such a tough week emotionally. But I wanted to get my week 8 picture up to keep my motivated. I don't see any difference between my week 4 and week 8 picture. As a matter of fact, I think I look a little more toned in my week 4 picture. I'm sure it has to do with my nutrition. I haven't been as disciplined as I once was.
Well, time to kick it up a notch!
Have a great night, Musiq.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dawnie (98 posts) at 08:54 PM
Hey Musiq,
I kind of felt the same way when I posted my 8 week pictures. I felt like I had pretty good progress up to my 4th week. Then I coasted up to the 8th week. But don't get discouraged, get determined!!! Make some new goals and maybe look at some new supplements to get you going for the next 4 weeks.
Your body fat is down quite a bit from the 4 week mark, and that is one of your goals...to lower your body fat. So stay focused, you are not far from your goals.
Dawn
Body for Life Forum Message by Dawnie (98 posts) at 08:56 PM
Hey Musiq,
I kind of felt the same way when I posted my 8 week pictures. I felt like I had pretty good progress up to my 4th week. Then I coasted up to the 8th week. But don't get discouraged, get determined!!! Make some new goals and maybe look at some new supplements to get you going for the next 4 weeks.
Your body fat is down quite a bit from the 4 week mark, and that is one of your goals...to lower your body fat. So stay focused, you are not far from your goals.
Dawn
Body for Life Forum Message by Dawnie (98 posts) at 08:56 PM
Hey Musiq,
I kind of felt the same way when I posted my 8 week pictures. I felt like I had pretty good progress up to my 4th week. Then I coasted up to the 8th week. But don't get discouraged, get determined!!! Make some new goals and maybe look at some new supplements to get you going for the next 4 weeks.
Your body fat is down quite a bit from the 4 week mark, and that is one of your goals...to lower your body fat. So stay focused, you are not far from your goals.
Dawn
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 10:44 PM
Hmmmm Dawnie has a Lot to say! LOL! ooops dontcha hate it when it does that!
You're looking GOOD Musiq! Hope you're feeling happier & smiling BIG in your next one ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by dough (93 posts) at 11:09 PM
Photo suggestion, Musiq.
Turn your camera 90 degrees and fill the frame with your body. That way you will see more of you, and less of the walls. THEN, I think you will be able to see the changes better.
Keep up the good work.
Doug
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (572 posts) at 11:49 PM
Girl, I haven't looked at your pic yet but wanted to say that I SO relate!! I had a solid first 3 weeks then something happened and my nutrition slipped. you already look good and I think it is easy to get comfortable in the fact that you are doing well and you let things slide, I know that was the case for me. Once I finished week 8 I made a promise to myself that I would finish these last 4 weeks strong, and I am doing it. You know that you look good now, but you also know what you WANT to look like so keep it up girl, you CAN DO THIS!!!! DOn't let this be another time that you don't achieve what you know you can achieve.
Body for Life Forum Message by sweetiebideedee (71 posts) at 09:07 PM
I typically get 3-4 hours of sleep at night because I have two little boys who are TERRIBLE sleepers. (I'm not exaggerating when I say my 2-year old has the worst sleep disorder his pediatrician has ever seen...) All that to say...
some days I am so exhausted that I cannot even think about doing my weight workout. As is the case tonight. What would you do? Go to sleep, or force yourself to train? I really need advice on this one...
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (349 posts) at 09:12 PM
go to sleep! i can't imagine getting that little rest. your body needs time to rest and repair. i don't see how you'd even have energy to make it through the workout, muchless hit tens. sweet dreams!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (388 posts) at 09:20 PM
All the training does you no good if you are so run down that you cant sleep and repair the damage. Definitly SLEEP!!
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (174 posts) at 09:25 PM
Oh you poor thing, I feel your pain! My 2 year old didn't sleep through the night until he was 18 months old and at that time I had a 5 month old! However, it sounds like you got me beat! YIKES
How are you doing this so sleep deprived ( I know, I know, you have no other choice)....You are awesome for coming so far... Now, go and get some sleep...it's hard to do anything without at least some rest.
zzzzzzzzzz
Susan
Body for Life Forum Message by toni220 (239 posts) at 09:31 PM
SLEEP!!! count those ZZZZ's woman! you need the rest....
Body for Life Forum Message by tallscubagirl (249 posts) at 10:17 PM
sleep honey sleep. I'll send up a prayer for your boys to get thru this stage soon.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (8 posts) at 10:23 PM
You really need to get the best quality of sleep in the best (longest) stretch that you can.
Cortisol is the fat culprit that comes from lack of sleep. That's that fat that accumulates around the middle.
Best thoughts on this are to get the whole family sleeping properly and well and then work/plan your exercise sometime in the day. I know it can/will be tough. I believe it is all rooted in our circadian rythms. I'll see if I can find the website.
Body for Life Forum Message by dough (93 posts) at 10:35 PM
Everyone is absolutely right. Listen to your body, and yours is screaming for rest.
This morning I opened my eyes at about 6am, as usual. I normally get up and go for a run. Next thing I knew, it was 7am. I didn't regret missing my run, because I knew the rest was needed more, and I average three more hours of sleep per night than you.
Doug
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (588 posts) at 10:42 PM
I understand but not to the same extent. I sleep from 4-6 a night plus a nap each day
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 10:47 PM
Get the sleep Hon.. it's not gonna do you any good to get so over tired you get sick or hurt yourself! ok.. :)
Hope you find someone that can help you find some way for your little guys to get some sleep too !.....
*((BIG HUGGS ))*
Body for Life Forum Message by ToBeThin (117 posts) at 11:17 PM
sleep. :)
Just wondering..is your ped helping you to try and fix this sleeping disorder? It can't be healthy for the little one either.
Good luck to you, and if all else fails...Benedryl. Makes kids really, really sleepy. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Franciie (371 posts) at 09:19 PM
Well, I updated my stats for week 8.
:(
No pics yet
Body for Life Forum Message by dough (93 posts) at 10:04 PM
This is not exactly a BFL support discussion, rather a plea for sensibility.
While out running on the street this morning on a main road near my house (three lanes total with wide shoulders), I was doing everything the way a pedestrian is supposed, i.e., running on the left side facing traffic, and keeping a close eye on approaching vehicles.
As I came to a side street from a residential area, I noticed a small car coming to the intersection. Red flags pop up in my mind immediately, because the driver, a man taking his kids to school, was at to the corner and going much too fast to stop at the stop sign. He was already in the process of make a right-hand turn right into me! All of his attention was directed to check for any on-coming traffic, so he was looking away from me.
Since there was no traffic to interfere with him continuing on his route, he didn't slow down, and I was directly in his path! I had to side-step quickly to the right in order to avoid getting run over, and as I did, I slammed my left hand down on his hood. That was his first inkling that something was amiss, and he slammed on his brakes. My guess is he had to go back home to clean up. :-)
I don't know about where you live, but here in Utah, stop signs seem to be just colorful decorations at street corners; they are largely ignored. People that do stop usually don't stop until they are past the stop sign and into the intersection.
So, a long story to implore everyone to drive correctly and expect the unexpected. Look for the unordinary to occur. Save a life, maybe mine. ;-)
Doug
Body for Life Forum Message by ladyfyre (27 posts) at 10:08 PM
I agree, people don't look right when making a right-hand turn, they only look left or straight ahead. I've also had to slam my hand onto the hood of a car!! It sure gets their attention.
Stacie
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (8 posts) at 10:29 PM
The rule is : LOOK left, right, left, people. I do it again for good measure. I actually stop AT THE STOP line (here in BC they are right there at the Stop sign for major streets) then I inch forward. I hear what you're saying - people lurch to something that resembles a stop AFTER the sign and continue if there is nothing to challenge them! Drivers take care and pedestrians BEWARE!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dawn (55 posts) at 10:11 PM
Ok it was just day 1 but it was clean and I definitely hit some tens. My 3yr old was standing there cheering for me saying yeah mommy go mommy go. I have some 1 lb weights and she will pick them up and say she has to do her exercises. Too funny. 1 down 83 to go I CAN DO THIS...
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (8 posts) at 10:16 PM
Way to be Dawn! I'm on day 8. This is just one of many for you and me. Carry on!
Body for Life Forum Message by skaustin (7 posts) at 10:19 PM
Good Job Dawn!! Keep up the great work.
Body for Life Forum Message by dough (93 posts) at 10:25 PM
You're right, Dawn, you CAN do it! You are going to get sore, but it's a good pain, or at least that's the way I think of it. It gets more difficult to get sore muscles as time goes on, but you know you are making progress.
You are going to love yourself for doing this! WAY TO GO!
Doug
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (472 posts) at 10:57 PM
ATTA girl Dawn!!! Gotta love it when the kids wanna play too eh??! My little guy even has his own little pair of Green wt gloves (his fave colour!!)
Keep it up!!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (1715 posts) at 10:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on a successful day 1 :D
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 11:06 PM
1 day at a time that's what it takes.
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (572 posts) at 11:51 PM
Keep it up!!! :D
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (1653 posts) at 10:18 PM
Yep, I am all packed and ready to go, I see Rod has changed his Bob is going to FL too, , Dannag girl is down there now too, Man we should have planed a reunion. I'm just here checking my messages, I won't be back on til Sunday night or Monday morning, I'll miss ya'll
We are going to meet our 16 yr old at her cheerleading camp and competition. She has been there since Monday and we are going tomorrow. Planning a little sun and sand and fun, going to meet 2 wonderful BFLers (Faith and Cassie) that live in Panma City Beach. I am really excited, It's going to be so great to meet another BFLer and to workout with someone that understands the whole BFL concept. I'll tell you all about it when I get back and load some pics on the profile.
Till then, have a great weekend and as I always say, Don'r forget to GET*HER*DONE!!!!
Luv ya'll
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Country Gal (26 posts) at 11:38 PM
Really having troubles with the "weekend thing". Do really well with the program for 4 days - it all falls apart on the weekend. Like to have a drink with hubby, then get together with friends on weekends for suppers/drinks. I'm bad, in that when I fall off the wagon, it tends to be a free for all..... 'cause I can always get back on track "TOMORROW" (although 'tomorrow tends to be 3 days worth). Monday comes along and I feel guilty and totally unhappy with myself. HOW DO YOU ALL HANDLE SOCIAL SITUATIONS? Please give me some feedback. I've got BBQ on Sat. so that will be free day - really looking for support to make this my FIRST clean week - only 1 CHEAT DAY! Thanks
Body for Life Forum Message by Northern Belle (45 posts) at 08:19 AM
You can do whatever type of cardio is possible. Just do it according to the HIIT method. Step cardio is great!
Body for Life Forum Message by khubbard (177 posts) at 08:34 AM
Mix up your cardio (low intensity for a longer duration/high intensity as well). Good luck to ya!
Body for Life Forum Message by khubbard (177 posts) at 08:54 AM
Here's mine Supafreak.
1. You have got to look in the mirror and truly commit the next 12 weeks of your life to BFL (nothing good comes easy). If you want good results then cheat on your cheat day and have that piece of b-day cake on that non-cheat day. You'll still lose weight and improve, but do you want good results or great results? It's all in what you want.
2. Eat clean and hammer the H20 (protein shakes, fat free cottage cheese, egg beaters, fish , chicken, veggies, brown rice, wheat pasta).
3. Morning Cardio Morning cardio Morning Cardio to burn more fat and get that metabolism going for the rest of the day.
4. Hit 10's. Easier said than done. You should be shaking/sweating/ but wierd as it may sound . . . when you push your body to its limits soon after you'll be smiling. B/c you'll know your building a better you (inside and in the mirror).
5. Feed the beast. Proper supplementation. Mine was Myoplex everyday. A six week creatine cycle (weeks 5-9). Glutamine/Vitamin C everyday. I also used EAS Precision protein towards the end of the challenge to cut carbs.
plus one more . . . REST REST REST when needed!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mofroggy (55 posts) at 04:45 PM
GREAT post Khubbard! Anyone and everyone would give anything to know your tips :) How is this challenge going for you? How have you changed things up for your body?? You truly amaze me!! Thanks for all your encouragement - we can all get through those ups and downs together :) God bless!
Body for Life Forum Message by stewy (3 posts) at 11:53 AM
Hello, my name is Stewy and I have been doing BFL (sort of) since January. I had to have foot surgery in Feb. so I just started over April 10th. I thought I was doing pretty good, my clothes were fitting better and bigger. Then I went to the Doctor yesterday for a check up and the weight was not good, so this morning at the gym I had my body fat measured and it was not good either. It was up from April's, not a lot but some. So I am going to start posting my eating and workouts and if you have any feed back I would appriciate it. Thanks to everyone.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mofroggy (55 posts) at 04:42 PM
you can do it, stewy! This is the place to get that support!! post away! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 04:50 PM
If your clothes are fitting better and getting bigger, you are doing something wrong! If you didn't weigh yourself originally on your doctor's scale, you cannot compare your weight to that from your doctor's scale. And if the same person did not measure your body fat both times, or even if they did, it's very possible that they got an inaccurate reading one or both times.
I say use your clothes and how you feel as a guage, and keep doing what you're doing! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (2162 posts) at 04:55 PM
Go Stewie you can do it. We are all here for ya!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by stewy (3 posts) at 04:32 PM
6:00am 20min. HIIT Eliptical
7:30 turkey sandwich on wheat
11:00 albacor tuna
romain lettuce & cherry tomatos
FF chedar cheese
FF ranch dressing
4:00 FF yogurt & part skim string cheese
6:30 baked thin pork chops
romain and tomatos
9:00 FF & SF protine pudding
last 3 meals are to close together & I wanted to do ab boot camp after cardio but know time.
what do ya'll think?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 04:54 PM
I only see 5 meals.... but they look good! It's pretty important to try and get that 6th meal in. It looks like you're going 5 hours between meals in the middle of the day. You should try to eat ever 2-3 hours while you are awake, and that will help you get all 6 meals in. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by jenn4289 (12 posts) at 08:19 PM
Okay, new to the program and I don't understand how to find out how much muscle you have gained, and how much fat is lost when all is said and done. Is there a formula to this? (obviously I have a long way to go, but like to know what to look forward to!)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 08:46 PM
You need to get your bodyfat measured first. There are a lot of ways to do it with varying degrees of accuracy, and none of them exact, but pick one and stick with it and watch for the trend. A lot of people use MyBodyComp, which calculates your bf% based on your body measurements. Again, likely not the most accurate, but it's a way to watch for a trend.
Once you have a body fat percentage, you will know what part of your total weight is fat. The rest of your weight, then, is lean mass. BUT... lean mass is not just muscle. It's also water, bones, blood, everything that isn't fat. So, you'll have an estimate how much of you is fat and how much is lean mass, and as that lean mass number increases and the fat number goes down, you'll have a general idea how much muscle you've gained.
Body for Life Forum Message by kewlmum5 (155 posts) at 09:27 PM
Hey Jenn, bfl tracker does the work for you. But you have to take measurements and track your bf% for it to do it. Once you have a coupl eof weeks filled in, when you look at your profile, above the weekly progress part will be aparagraph which details how much change you had in body fat and muscle gain. Take a look at soemone else's profile (mine if you like) who has been on the plan for a little while and you will see what i mean.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (1518 posts) at 04:11 PM
Mike,, I agree with you on the foundation and I was too, getting bored with the same ole and wanted to do it for an entire year and see what I could accomplish. Now I am into my 3rd consecutive challenge and have changed it up a lot, and I also change up my routine every week, either it is in weight, reps or a totally new exercise but I am continuing to learn, have completed Kinesology, Biology 102/103, there is so much people don't know that they need to account for... This thread was very imformative!
Body for Life Forum Message by BabeBy40 (333 posts) at 09:49 AM
Are they necessary? Or, do you think Bill suggested them in his book just because he wanted to get into the business (EAS)?
Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (159 posts) at 09:58 AM
Neither are necessary unless you are doing the offical competition. Shakes are good for convience reasons. If you can eat 6 whole food meals a day...great! Bars are not recomended unless you are in a pinch and cannot eat anything else.
But yes I think Bill recommended them to make some money. I cant blame him, thats his job. That doesnt mean that they are not good for you or will inhibit your getting in shape. The shakes are really good for you when you cant make 6 meals a day with whole food.
Body for Life Forum Message by NaturalPhysiques (207 posts) at 11:31 AM
No, definitely not necessary expect for the rules of the competition. You'll actually experience your best results losing fat/gaining muscle eating as much whole foods as possible.
They are great for convenience (i.e. on the road, travel, etc) or when you need to satisfy a sweet tooth.
I don't think Bill wanted to get into the EAS business, as he already was in it when he wrote the book. He was just cross-promoting. I don't recally him ever saying they were necessary in the book, only that they were convenient.
Jeremy
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 04:13 PM
On eatingforlife.com, he specifically says they are not necessary. They are for convenience, that's it.
Body for Life Forum Message by BabeBy40 (333 posts) at 04:39 PM
Anyone eat or drink them because they enjoy the taste? If so, what do you consider the best bar or shake?
I personally like the EAS Advant Edge Iced Oatmeal Raison Crisp & the other two Crisp bars for a couple of reasons. 1. They have lower fat compared to the other EAS/BFL bars (4.5g compared to 6, 7, or 8), 2. They are "bigger" than most other bars and 3. My grocery store carries them consistently at under $1, while most of the others are way more expensive. I usually only eat bars when I am out and about and can't eat a normal meal.
In terms of shakes, I liked the Myoplex Lite Vanilla. I have also bought the EAS Advant Edge Smoothie Lite. I pour the raspberry flavor into a ziplock and put it in the freezer. Every half hour or so, I squish it up a little so that it doesn't freeze solid. After a few hours, I have a great "milkshake" or "Blizzard"-like treat.
Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by TNT's-MOM (165 posts) at 04:54 PM
So are the smoothie lite's ok??? I like them but the person @ GNC told me they were too high in sugar? I just can't choke down the rtd things...like the chocolate drinks...the ones with coffee are ok...I like the lite bars. I have to use them can't very well tell my boss excuse me while I go to the kitchen and fix my 2nd and 4th meals!!! Sometimes I can eat apple and string cheese or cottage cheese sometimes yogurt and cottage cheese at the desk but unfortunatly it is mostly bars and drinks they don't get as much unwanted attention as real food if you know what I mean..I think Bill uses the bars and shakes alot if you look at his eating plan so if he can look that good doing the shake and bar thing guess it won't hurt me either...
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 01:31 PM
Aaaaaaarrrrghhhhhhh .....
Ok, I've tried everything in posting a new profile pic ..
delete the old one, log out , then back in .... try to add new one ... either errors or the old one shows back up. have done the same thing again ..... deleting old cookies, etc .... have tried all of the internet voodoo crap to make it work .... and in the end my old profile photo shows up .....
anyone ???? help me
Body for Life Forum Message by MsJerra (63 posts) at 01:44 PM
Scroll all the was down in your profile and it will say something about adding a profile or pic for a certain week...click on that and delete the old pic....then go in and add the new pic you want....that should work for you...sorry if I didnt make sense!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1060 posts) at 01:46 PM
nothing wrong with your old profile photo...lol or atleast convince yourself of that and all will be good.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 02:00 PM
I see a pic that has two bikes in it, but it's very small so I can't make out anything other than that. That's a new one, isn't it? Try just hitting "refresh" on your browser.
Body for Life Forum Message by The Stone Oak (1018 posts) at 02:02 PM
holy s**t batman !! That worked !!!
Yay Jess !!!
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (3130 posts) at 03:04 PM
YAY! lol