Body for Life Forums Posts for Jan 12, 2006: 510 Messages

Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (36 posts) at 10:09 AM:
Thanks so much Ryan =) Gosh- I am pretty positive I couldnt eat all of that in one day!! I am having enough trouble fitting in that meal 6 after dinner, my body just shuts down, last night when I made myself drink that protein shake I could feel my belly going "wtf?"

Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (19 posts) at 10:16 AM:
LOL. It does seem like a lot but remember a portion of each of those is roughly the size of your clenched fist or palm of your hand, so your portions will most likely be different in size to mine. Hitting 6 meals a day can be challenging, bur as you get into the swing of the program you will get used to it. The important thing is that you are eating small, nutritious meals (carbs/protein with each) every 2-3 hours while you are awake.

Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (268 posts) at 03:51 PM:
I throw in 3 myoplex shakes a day (women should use myoplex lite). You get all of your nutrients and vitamins minerals plus alot of h2o. try and stay away from protein bars, most are high in sugar (glorified candy).

Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1176 posts) at 03:55 PM:
trust me as you continue to exercise per BFL by week 2 your gonna be like it's not enough food LOL.

Thread: EFL Pumpkin Pie (36 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by 4sweetums (10 posts) at 10:02 AM: EFL Pumpkin Pie
I was just wondering if anyone else has tried this. My husband makes one every week and we have a slice for one of our "meals." I hope this is okay to do even though it falls under the dessert category in the EFL book. I think it is SO cool the way this pie has a lot of protein in it and it taste so good. YUM, YUM...if you haven't tried it you should :0)

Body for Life Forum Message by GettinSerious (1 posts) at 10:05 AM:
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is one of my favs. I even found a sugar free crust in the diabetic section at Albertsons. Yummy, yummy. I do cook it 10 additional minutes though.

Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (389 posts) at 09:48 PM:
I cook it a lot longer too. I also cut it into 10 or 12 portions to match my portion size. I freeze the rest and will usually only eat a peice when I really need a sweet fix, but it rarely is part of my everyday menu. Usually just a treat for me...

Thread: Is ketchup BFL authorized? (92 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (29 posts) at 12:54 PM: Is ketchup BFL authorized?
I'd appreciate comments and/or suggestions!

Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1580 posts) at 12:55 PM:
NO!!! ketchup is FULL of sugar and it's also high in sodium. Mustard is ok

Body for Life Forum Message by dsw3131 (4 posts) at 01:11 PM:
Yes, it's full of sugar and salt, but I think if you use it in moderation it's fine. I used a little on my eggs today because I ran out of salsa. Just season to taste, don't drown your meal in it. Also, consider that it is fat free and is only 10 calories per serving. No, it's not on the authorized food list, but Bill Phillips uses low-fat mayo in alot of his recipes, and that has sugar, more fat and more calories than ketchup. Just use it sparingly and you're fine. Applying a little common sense to this program can only help you.

Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (19 posts) at 01:30 PM:
For what it's worth I used it sparingly as dsw3131 described on my first BFL challenge and still lost 30lbs of bodyfat, so I think it's a case of all things in moderation, and moderation in all things. As long as you're not drowning your meals in the stuff you'll still do fine.

Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2409 posts) at 01:38 PM:
I thank god for fat free miracle whip on a regular basis. lol

Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1176 posts) at 02:14 PM:
I think Moderation is key here. ;-)

Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (268 posts) at 03:46 PM:
you could always get hienz new all natural ketchup (basicaly smashed tomatoes and no added junk). Its yummy!

Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (12 posts) at 08:56 PM:
I say if give up eating after 6:00 (besides shake) I am keeping ketchup! I love ketchup.

Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (218 posts) at 09:41 PM:
Unless you're eating it by the cup, it's fine, lol.

Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (29 posts) at 09:48 PM:
Ok, ok everyone.... I get the point. It was a stupid question but I'm a by the book kind of girl and just wanted to know. That's all!!!!!!!! Obviously I'm not eating a ton of it. And obviously moderation is always key but like I said I wanted to know if it was authorized.

Thread: calories for males (28 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by Jame (17 posts) at 02:09 PM: calories for males
Hi, i just have a quick question.. my fiance and i are doing a challenge together and we added up how many calories he's been getting each day and it's pretty low... he thinks he should be around 3,000... does that seem kinda high? he is 6'4", 235 lbs, and currently at 20% bf.. he is hoping to get down around 10%. anyone have any suggestions for me/him?

Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1176 posts) at 02:18 PM:
Here is a link to help you out on that. BTW 3000 is a bit high if he is wanting to lose. You must create a deficit in daily calorie intake to reduce fat of course with proper cardio/weight training. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/hugo19.htm

Body for Life Forum Message by Jame (17 posts) at 02:26 PM:
thanks!

Body for Life Forum Message by BFL bride to be (24 posts) at 02:31 PM:
I go by the very general guideline of ten times your goal body weight if your goal is to lose body fat.

Thread: Has anyone read this book??? (42 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by nurse36 (207 posts) at 02:33 PM: Has anyone read this book???
I just read the book "Superfoods Rx" by S. Pratt. I've always wondered why certain foods were "authorized" by BFL. Now, I know! Seems blueberries, spinach, and wild salmon are the biggies here. But, all 14 of the foods in this book are authorized in BFL!! Also, I've always turned up my nose at beans... any kind. After reading this book, I am ready to give them a try. There are also some really great recipes in the book which are EFL friendly. I'm going to give then a try! There is also a second book out now. I'm going to buy it tomorrow! Rebecca

Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (752 posts) at 04:17 PM:
Haven't read it but it sounds interesting.. do you think it might be at a libraby yet or is it too new? The foods on the Authorised list are simply pretty much the "cleanest" source of protein of carbs possible... & have the best nutritional value as well :)

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Thread: Quads without machines? (233 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by pegs (14 posts) at 02:30 AM:
oh my gosh- wall sits r from satan lol. i am a sucker for a challenge and just keep putting myself in that painful situation time and time again. I want to be a ble to do a wall sit for a while. wont rest till i can. keep at ur exercises- the advice here is always so great. BFL has turned everyday people like to a knowlegeable person who impresses even personal trainers. OH YEAH. gppd luck everyone pegs.

Thread: Does painting count as cardio or UBWO :) ? (118 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (643 posts) at 09:26 AM:
I looked it up on fitday.com and it's showing that 1hour of painting/house repairs is about 200 calories... Multipy that by 8 hours working in a day, and that's pretty darn good ;) Urs

Body for Life Forum Message by nola (52 posts) at 12:21 PM:
Thanks Urs...that's great to know. I will have to look up some more of my activities of late. For instance today, I have to clear out all 4 bedrooms and the living room (everything except the heavy furniture) for the carpet installation tomorrow. They were supposed to come February 9th, but they called this morning and said they could come either today (yeah, right) or tomorrow. I'm not going to have time to go to the gym today so I will not stress over it today. LIFE is a workout these days! Eileen

Thread: Abs question?? (175 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (44 posts) at 02:39 PM:
I do it 3 days a week right after HIIT. And I vary my ab routines. Mondays I do the BFL style with the ball and weights, Tuesdays I do the ab bootcamp, and Fridays I do different exercises using medicine balls and captain's chair and some pilates core exercises. Hey crone! I did hear ABSolution is awesome! I'm going to check it out.

Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (34 posts) at 02:50 PM:
I work my abs everynight on my 02 challenge (see photo) and I think it paid off in the end. I am doing the same routine this time around and am seeing changes into my second week...that and I am weird..I actually enjoy doing ab work!!! :)

Body for Life Forum Message by Mr_Endurance (1 posts) at 02:57 PM: Re: Abs question??
Abs needs time to grow too, just like all your other muscles so I work mines every other day no matter what and good luck. Mr_E LittleBig said: Hey All!!! Hope you are having a great day. Just wanted to question some of you folks and find out if anyone does abs only on leg day or if it would be okay to add them on all weight lifting days. Does anyone do them everyday?? My mid section is where I need alot of work and if the fat comes off, I want some tone there. You know???

Body for Life Forum Message by pegs (14 posts) at 05:49 PM:
Great question. I was totally wondering what other people werer doing. I find that by the time i did the lowerbody workout, i was so tired i forgot to do the ads anyway. So im going to do them today on cardio day and i think im going to keep it that way. good to know some people have customized it a lil too. I'm sure we will all still get great results.

Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2248 posts) at 06:18 PM:
I've always done them on cardio days. Makes so much sense too - cardio days is only 20 mins, why not make your workouts more like 45 mins EVERY day? JMO

Thread: Cardio and Weights-Same day? (117 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by Emeril (7 posts) at 02:58 PM:
I have read that doing cardio the same day as lifting, especially if you do the lifting first, takes away some of the benefit of lifting. It has to do with the fact that the way the body builds muscle is that when you work out it tears the muscle fibers down and the body repairs them stronger than when they were originally. An aerobic workout creates a different type of stress for the body and doesn't allow all of the resources that would otherwise be allocated for rebuilding the muscles to do their work. I have also read that you can still have the full benefits of both cardio and lifting in the same day, but you would have to do your cardio in the morning and weights at night. Don't take this as gospel - just something I read.

Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1153 posts) at 03:01 PM:
I had a trainer tell me that if you are doing them on the same day it's best if you do cardio for example before work then weights after work. tHen if you have to do them at the same workout then it's best to do weights first, wait and hour then do cardio. Lori

Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (746 posts) at 03:01 PM:
Sounds good though Emeril. I did my UBWO, then a HIIT. I was VERY tired during my HIIT. VERY. I mean, just right from the start. It was all I could do to muster the energy to keep going. I was wondering what benefit this could really be....but I did it. I really try hard NOT to cause it took a LARGE chunk of my time. Teresa

Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (389 posts) at 10:23 PM:
I vote no... If you let yourself have an out and say, "Oh I am so tired today, I'll just double-up tomorrow" you set yourself up to miss workouts. Who really wants to do two workouts at once? If you take responsibility and realize you COULD do your workout that day, you simply CHOSE NOT TO and you do not give yourself an "out" of doing it the next day, you are more likely not to let yourself miss a workout. Things come up, I know, but what happens the next day when something else "comes up"? It just keeps you from getting into the habit of doubling up your workouts, thereby decreasing the efficacy of both... This is all from personal experience too. Any time I have doubled up to make up for a missed workout, both workouts suffer. When I don't let myself make up a skipped workout, I totally regret it and don't let it happen again.

Thread: Cardio and a COLD! Do they mix? yay/nay? (70 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (280 posts) at 01:00 AM: Cardio and a COLD! Do they mix? yay/nay?
It was only a matter of time...son having a cold & starting bfl.......

Ive got an awful head cold...I feel ok otherwise, but I have a stuffier than stuffy nose, a little cough and some sneezing. Ive heard that cardio is not good when you have a cold. But Ive also heard that if its not in your chest, you should be ok. I havent missed any workouts, and I really dont want to miss any, but I dont want to make it worse. What do you suggest?

thanks,
Karen

Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2248 posts) at 02:36 AM:
I'd go ahead with it even if it was in my chest; depending on how I felt I'd know whether to continue or stop. With the stuffiness and a bit of coughing it may not be as vigorous but I'd be okay with that - better than nothing right?

Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (19 posts) at 05:14 AM:
As long as it's just a slight cold I'd do the cardio, you will probably find exercise helps unblock your nose and make you feel better. However, if it's one of those heavy flu-like colds I'd probably leave it. Yes, it's a pain to miss workouts/meals in such circumstances, but the best thing to do is just put it behind you and carry on when you feel up to it.

Body for Life Forum Message by lewie (11 posts) at 06:06 AM:
I say as long as you dont feel very ill togo for it. nothin makes ya sweat on cardio like a stinkin cold

Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (54 posts) at 07:38 AM:
Cardio may make you feel better as long as you obey rule #1: NO GASPING!

Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (37 posts) at 08:24 AM:
for a cold above the neck....drive on and do what you do

Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (420 posts) at 08:30 AM:
Do it..... u less you feel dizzy. Stop if you have trouble breathing.

Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (44 posts) at 02:31 PM:
My rule is it's okay, as long as it's not in the chest and you don't have a fever. For me, cardio actually helps clear away any stuffiness. Just be mindful of what you are able to do that day. Don't overdo it and don't push it if you start to feel sick. And drink plenty of fluids!

Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (280 posts) at 03:20 PM:
thanks so much guys, on that note, I'm off to the gym! Ill just keep a box of kleenex's and my sons booger sucker next to me LOL just kidding. have a great day! karen

Body for Life Forum Message by pegs (14 posts) at 03:54 PM:
Im with u karen. I have had a cold since day one. I almost missed the start off day on monday but i thought well its just weight training. But i did the cardio on tuesday and felt fine. The problem I am having is a lack of appetite when im sick. I am not hungry at all and have to remind myself to eat. I wonder if this is affecting my BFL program. ????? pegs

Thread: Training when sore (57 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (19 posts) at 06:19 AM: Training when sore
OK, I'm at that extremely blissful yet painful stage of being on Week 1 of BFL and having upper body muscle soreness from Monday and the two day soreness from lower body about to kick in i.e. Going up stairs is a major challenge, and as for trying to sit on the toilet...well, I'm sure you all know the feeling ;) Anyway, it's meant to be upper body again tommorow morning, but I still feel a slight soreness in most areas of my upper body. I just wanted to get some opinions on whether it is OK to train when slightly sore like this? I wouldn't normally consider it, but it will have been a full 5 days since my last UBWO and I don't want to mess up my routine. Or should I shuffle my workout around and do upper body on the weekend instead when I am fully recovered?

Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (280 posts) at 03:21 PM:
IMO when i am just a little sore, I go for it. Its not worth it to me to throw off my schedule because of a little soreness. It will go away/become less intense the longer you are on your program. Hope this helps, take care :-) karen

Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1153 posts) at 03:24 PM:
Warm up first, that usually helps the soreness too. Go ahead with your workouts and do what weight you can. You'll loosen up. Hope all goes well. Lori

Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1580 posts) at 03:28 PM:
if you leave it until later you body will never adjust to the stresses of doing it when your scheduled to. So stick to your program, your body will get used to it.

Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (126 posts) at 03:43 PM:
Keep working out, even if you use less weight, you need to properly stress your muscles so they can adjust and burn off that latic acid. Drink plenty of water (you should be already) and take some advil it will help with the soreness.

Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (19 posts) at 04:39 PM:
Thanks for all the advice, will be there first thing tomorrow morning hitting it hard!

Thread: Cardio day after LBWO day (58 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (163 posts) at 11:14 AM: Cardio day after LBWO day
So, today was cardio. Yesterday was LBWO. My legs were so dead and heavy that I only got through 10 minutes. I'm a wimp, I know. But I did admit to Big Bull that I'm Cardi O'Whiner. Well, I did a bunch of ab work instead so my trip to the gym wasn't a total loss. My question: does this happen to you on cardio days after LBWO days? If so, what do you do to get through the cardio? BTW, my cardio is treadmill. Perhaps I should have done something else?!?! Thanks, Tom

Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (19 posts) at 11:23 AM:
Yes, it happened to me too, I switched to stepper instead of the treadmill and had a good session, but still felt my sore quads were hindering me a bit. How far into the program are you? If you are only in week 1 like me then I wouldn't worry as the soreness won't be as bad next week or subsequent weeks on the program and you should be able to get through it OK.

Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (163 posts) at 11:54 AM:
Hey Ryan, I'm in C2W2, but I really didn't do the exercise (especially the cardio) part real well last time. I should have tried another method instead of giving up. Oh well, next time.

Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (139 posts) at 12:15 PM:
My first cardio session I tried the stairmaster but had some issues with it, so I finished up on the lifecycle. Today, I went and jumped right on the lifecycle. It kicked my butt, but in a good way. And today was the day after legs, so I was thrilled :D Tom

Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (746 posts) at 12:21 PM:
I tried stairmaster after LBWO in week 1 and had to move to the treadmill. (and haven't tried it since! ;) I haven't had totaly leg failure with the treadmill following a LBWO, but I have had some serious pain. I just push through it....it is only temporary. ;)

Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1580 posts) at 12:58 PM:
yes it happens to me as well. I make Thursdays my day off exercise for this reason, but on my day off I still do light cardio and also my abs.

Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (44 posts) at 02:26 PM:
Yes, this happens to me too. I try not to run the day after LBWO. I usually do cardio on the stationary bike or the elliptical, or take a spinning class. They're still hard on the legs, but it's easier than running (at least for me since I'm not one of those natural runners).

Thread: How can I train calves at home? (36 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by leankat (14 posts) at 04:00 PM: How can I train calves at home?
I am doing my weight workouts at home right now, and have most everything covered, except for calves. Any ideas on what I can do at home to work my calves? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (197 posts) at 04:15 PM:
Balance on the edge of your stairs with a dumbell in your hand. Do calf raises. Any others?

Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1359 posts) at 04:16 PM:
Hi LeanKat! I do all my workouts at home and my favorite for the calves is Standing Calf Raises. Stand with your feet narrower than shoulder width apart and your toes pointed frontwards. Keep your chest out and midsection firm, do not arch your back. Beginners do not use weights! If you are more advanced and experienced with using weights you can hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your palms facing your outer thighs. Now push up onto your big toes so your heels are raised. Squeeze your calf muscles then lower your heels down slowly. Repeat until you have finished your set. Keep your legs straight throughout the whole movement. This can also be performed with your heels hanging off the edge of a sturdy step. When using this method lower your heels downwards until you feel a slight pull then push your heels up as high as possible squeezing your calf muscles. I hope this helps!! Hugs, Sylvia aka Cookie1135

Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (44 posts) at 06:28 PM:
For a variation on the calf raises, you can also angle your feet inwards or outwards. I usually do this for my last 12 reps of different exercise. For an added challenge, do one calf at a time with the other leg lifted. Make sure you hold on to a wall for balance with the other hand holding the weight (or no weight). If you're really advanced, you can hold weights on both hands. You can also do seated calf raises, where you sit on a chair or bench with feet flat on the floor, hold weights on top of your thighs, then raise and lower your heels.

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Thread: Okay...So who is sore today? (296 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by MissionGirl (1 posts) at 12:01 AM:
VERY sore over here. Did cardio on Sunday, weight training on monday, torso track yesterday...ooowww.. i am getting there though. :-)

Body for Life Forum Message by pegs (14 posts) at 02:46 AM:
didnt comb my hair today cuz arms r sore. didnt cook just microwaved cuz arms r sore. didnt do anything at all that required too much movement cuz i am so SORE. but hey it feels like success. and all the posts up here r so FUNNY- LOL

Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (139 posts) at 03:50 AM:
I've got to do 20 minutes HIIT cardio in a little bit and I can barely walk to the bathroom because of how sore my legs are... MAN I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D Tom

Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (117 posts) at 05:40 AM:
Everything hurts.. I love finding muscles I didn't know i had.. whoo hoo!!

Body for Life Forum Message by Booloo (8 posts) at 08:22 AM:
Last week was brutal-can't-lower-myself-onto-the-toilet sore. Today I feel sore in my pecs, shoulders and bi's, and it feels GREAT!! i love it when you move past the first week and then start to look forward to being sore. It tells you "mission accomplished"! I love it, too! Heath

Body for Life Forum Message by schultkr (5 posts) at 08:29 AM:
SOOOOOOO sore today it is ridiculous! I can't even hardly walk correctly because my legs are so sore, and my arms, ugh, they hurt like crazy. BUT I LOVE IT!!!!!

Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1359 posts) at 08:32 AM:
I am and I Love it!!!! Hugs, Sylvia aka Cookie1135

Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (218 posts) at 08:36 AM:
I'm not sore, but I am shakey, trembly, and too weak to lift my water bottle to my mouth! :D

Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (36 posts) at 08:37 AM:
Today is my first day of soreness!!! My upper arms and back! OW! Went to roll over to give my bf a hug first thing this morning and groaned instead!

Body for Life Forum Message by nikki (93 posts) at 08:38 AM:
We REALLY are a bunch of sick puppies....we love being this sore. Hang on to the bathroom walls and the toilet seat just trying to sit to pee :P

Body for Life Forum Message by scotfarcus (27 posts) at 08:49 AM:
I'm reallyyyyy sore today. My upper body workout yesterday was all about form and cadence. Ouch. It is amazing what happens when you focus on what you are doing!

Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (9 posts) at 10:05 AM:
I tried to do abs today using that thingy where you hold on to the handles while standing and bring your knees up (hopefully you know what thingy I am talking about) and I couldn't do it because my lats were so sore I couldn't lift myself up, so I ended up doing crunches on the swiss ball! So yeah, I am VERY sore!!!

Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1153 posts) at 10:10 AM:
NO, but I plan on being sore tomorrow. LBWO...love it. Lori

Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (711 posts) at 12:45 PM:
I know today isn't the same day, but oddly, I've been sore after every workout lately! Since I workout in the evenings, my soreness doesn't usually hit me till late afternoon the next day, but I have been sore in my legs, chest, biceps, abs and hammy's. Whoohooo! Jennifer

Body for Life Forum Message by FlyerFan (26 posts) at 01:49 PM:
Funny..I was extremely sore yesterday. One thing I did with this new challenge, is I lowered weights & have been concentrating on form. Since starting last week I have already increased weight on just about every exercise & twice on two of them. I am feeling a huge difference.

Body for Life Forum Message by fitnesscrazedmom (40 posts) at 01:55 PM:
ME ME ME.... Did upper body on Tuesday and yesterday didn't feel so bad so I thought I did't do enough. Did a extra intense HIIT yesterday. Oh my.... My arms are having a delayed reaction, today I cannot straighten my arm without my tri yelling at me and forget picking up my 2 yr old this morning. Now today I am also feelign in my legs from HIIT as I did the elliptical on higher than usual intensity and incline. OUCH. I have no idea how I am giong to get through LBWO tonight. I think I will def. be in a wheelchair tomrorow. But like the rest of you... I AM LOVIN' IT

Body for Life Forum Message by leankat (14 posts) at 03:16 PM:
My arms are still sore from Monday. I haven't been working upp[er body at all lately and I can really tell. Looks like everyone else is working hard too, Way to go!

Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (47 posts) at 04:22 PM:
ME TOO! My legs are still a little tender from Monday and I felt it when I had to climb a ladder today when we went around cleaning gutters. My whole upper body is sore from yesterday. Hurts so good!

Thread: I hate myoplex shakes! (356 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by elway07 (1 posts) at 07:14 AM:
The Myoplex tends to be thicker then most, however I have read label after label and tried several,I still have not found a meal replacement close to Myoplex in protein or vitamins.

Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1359 posts) at 08:40 AM:
I absolutely love Myoplex Lite shakes!!!!! I buy the power in the in the packets, and blend them in the blender with water and ice. It is like have a think frosty milk shake!! Nothing else compare to the Myoplex with both taste and quality!!!! Hugs, Sylvia aka Cookie1135

Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (855 posts) at 10:33 AM:
I threw up the last time I tried to drink a Myoplex shake. I can handle the RTD shakes in the little box cartons. But I stick with Designer Whey protein and add things like frozen blackberries, raspberries, etc. to up the carb portion. Melanie = )

Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1153 posts) at 10:59 AM:
Put them in a blender and add ice, much better. Lori

Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (29 posts) at 12:25 PM:
If you blend on medium for say less than 30 seconds, it won't be as thick. I honestly think Myoplex Lite is the best in the market. I haven't tried them all but a few. What about trying either the BFL bars or Myoplex bars? The BFL bars are delicious! Good luck on your challenge and on finding a more fit shake for you!!!

Body for Life Forum Message by willowgerl (222 posts) at 12:30 PM:
PVL Whey Gourmet are my hands-down favorite protein drinks. For me, myoplex can't even touch them. But, they are only whey protein, so they aren't an actual 'meal replacement' the way Myoplex is. So I have mine with a banana or handful of berries or throw a handful of raw oats into the blender and I'm set.

Thread: Attention Indiana BFLers (108 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by Coltsfan (1 posts) at 08:58 AM: Re: Attention Indiana BFLers
SupaFreak said: I'd like to put together a BFL meeting for Indiana folks. From checking the profiles, it looks like there are a bunch of us. Please respond to this post if you live in Indiana and would be interested in getting together once a month to talk, laugh, work out, and share success tips. I can probably also get my gym to host us for free for an afternoon. That would be AWESOME! On Monday, I will try to email all Indiana folks that have included their email address in their profile. Let's do this Hoosiers! GO COLTS! Danielle

Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (240 posts) at 09:55 AM:
Hey, Danielle! Great new user name!! WOO HOO!! GO COLTS!! Unfortunately, I'll be in Chicago during the game...and we have playoff tickets! URGH!! The trials and tribulations of being a dance mom (dance convention this weekend). Some of the other moms and I have already made plans to hang out in the hotel bar and watch!

Thread: I need help on my eating schedule, actually my wake up schedule (183 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (508 posts) at 02:28 AM:
oh, ok, i was starting to think sh** have i been messing up all this time by taking my thyroid pill on a stomach full of food. but, we have different meds, and mine it only a slight imbalance. hope your new eating schedule works out for you!

Thread: Who is entering the Lifers cruise contest??? (229 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by GusM (8 posts) at 04:01 PM: Re: Who is entering the Lifers cruise contest???

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Thread: I think I just gave away $20. Cripes. (368 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (94 posts) at 11:48 AM:
Cobbler Woman cheated again. Another competitor was caught eating cheese danish in the lounge. Another admitted a little chocolate problem she's been having as soon as she gets home. I may not lose my $20 after all. :D

Body for Life Forum Message by FlyerFan (26 posts) at 01:50 PM:
In a mock taunting cheer from the rafters: "COOOOOBLER....COOOOOOOOBLER...COOOOOOOBLER"

Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (36 posts) at 02:37 PM:
this thread is sooo funny =D makes me laugh!! oh the drama of office diets! hahaha!! "Another competitor was caught eating cheese danish in the lounge." I just imagine this lady... deer-in-headlights look.. cheese danish half in mouth.... hahahahaha

Body for Life Forum Message by reagan123 (119 posts) at 03:59 PM:
not to hijack the thread but we are doing this at my work... i too was worried about it but now I think i may win, i bet you can too. to date: me -14lbs guy1 +1 guy2 0 guy3 -2

Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (218 posts) at 04:58 PM:
I was going to suggest we all do the cobbler dance, but I'm afraid it will start raining cobblers.

Body for Life Forum Message by daisy23 (58 posts) at 06:55 PM:
You know, i think it would be fun to have a diet competition at work. You could have teams and the winning team would win something that the losing teams has to pay for or something...then again it may cause more stress and hatred between co-workers than there already is.

Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (887 posts) at 07:02 PM:
Nicabod......Cobbler Woman is going down!! At my school we are having a similar contest, so I maybe "donated" only $10! I have been sending pictures of scrumptious foods over email to tempt the weak! You might try that one! BB

Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (94 posts) at 07:13 PM:
OOH! Good idea, BB! I walked in on Cobbler Woman sneaking Reese's cups today, and she really did get the deer in the headlights look, but that also made me feel bad. I mean, she really does feel bad about herself, so I hope she loses weight--Just not enough to beat me! ;) Daisy, every competitor puts in $20, and the winner takes it all. I think the pot for women is $200. Jess, I got skeered of the cobbler dance, because I assure you, if cobbler started falling from the sky, I WOULD try to catch it on my tongue. Like snowflakes, only yummy and without acid rain.

Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (240 posts) at 08:16 PM:
BB, I'm cracking up picturing you finding the most tempting food pictures you can find and sending them to everyone! Do the teachers there crack up every time you're around? It would be so fun to teach with you! Oh, and I, too, would try to catch the cobbler on my tongue! I LOOOOOOVE cobbler!!

Thread: cruise challenge is giving you more time (109 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by GusM (8 posts) at 03:56 PM: Re: cruise challenge is giving you more time

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Thread: please someone send me some support- my friends r tired of me trying new diets (285 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (143 posts) at 05:50 AM: Re:
chantal2bfit said:
"To me, BFL is NOT a diet...It's a way of life! Ignore your friend. Use this as a motivation and PROVE HIM WRONG!"

Amen!  This is how I look at it.  You are NOT on a diet.  You are eating properly and exercising.

Body for Life Forum Message by lewie (11 posts) at 06:14 AM:
motivation must come from within, who cares what your personal reasoning is? just review your goals daily and live the lifestyle the rest will take care of itself. that said , there is nothing like proving the naysayers who preach doomngloom , stagnation and hopelessness that they are wrong. be forwarned they will be envious of your success and try to rob you of joy. Believe in yourself and do not listen to these sore losers.

Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (23 posts) at 06:59 AM:
Go for it Pegs! Your friend may not believe in you but we do! Most of my female coworkers are morbidly obese and I have to laugh at the effort they are making to get me to eat donuts ("oh come on - half a donut won't hurt you!") and popcorn and go to lunch with them. They have actually waddled over to tell me that I can't live on salads (no kidding) and that the way I am eating is not healthy. Honestly I think they are terrified that this might actually work for me and then they might have to acknowledge their own problems. You can bet if they do I will be there to support them!

Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1090 posts) at 07:16 AM:
I would never go on a diet... I would go on good nutrition. I know I sound like a dork but it is true. Eat what you want just learn to eat foods that are good for you and eat them often. EFL is nutrition plan that works it is not a diet

Body for Life Forum Message by starbound25 (45 posts) at 07:48 AM:
Tell him the program is called Body for Life not diet for three months (-: you are changing your life and in turn changing you body, you can do it, its all a mindset good luck SUsan

Thread: Team Standings (288 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by shibox (15 posts) at 01:16 AM:
Crone, Did you not get my email I sent on monday to your personal email account? I don't want Team 5 worried I didn't send in the stats on time, because everyone had them to me early. Especially with a GREAT team score of 141.9 !!!! Keep up the good work team 5!!

Thread: SOOOOO - where's team 10! (37 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by LOVE4KIDS (42 posts) at 12:57 AM:
I'm in!

Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (29 posts) at 10:50 AM:
I was in first thing Monday morning.

Thread: The confessional (146 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by starbound25 (45 posts) at 07:51 AM:
I had an attack of the s'mores recently I made friends with one and then his buddies ganged up on me! it was very intense but my buddy cardio kicked their butt later that night with a 90minute session (-:

Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (127 posts) at 08:03 AM:
Too funny!!! To think I was feelin' guilty for ALMOST giving in to dessert at Applebee's last night! At least I was going to share with my hubby...but I didn't do it! I went home and had my cottage cheese pudding like EVERY night!

Now come on sister...buck up and don't do it AGAIN!!!! :)

Body for Life Forum Message by Firefox Maximus (15 posts) at 08:21 AM:
30 pushups 30 situps Now! Repeat the next time it happens.

Thread: Who started a challange on Monday? (29 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by J Parker (77 posts) at 10:06 AM:
I started Challenge #2 on Monday. I will be posting Week 0, Week 8 & Week 12 photos tomorrow, as soon as I get them back from the photo place. I know I have lost but I dread even looking at them.

Body for Life Forum Message by JasonWI (2 posts) at 10:20 AM:
I started mine on Monday! Jason

Thread: Ectomorph, Mesomorph, or Endomorph? (287 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by LOVE4KIDS (42 posts) at 01:05 AM:
2.17 mesomorph

Body for Life Forum Message by Flash (773 posts) at 01:35 AM:
2.33 ectomorph/mesomorph

Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (474 posts) at 01:48 AM:
I scored 1.83 Mesomorph. Thanks for this Rod! Best, P

Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2248 posts) at 02:22 AM:
LOL at Lala - I'm working my ass off BUT I WANT TO BE "LITTLE" TOO!!!!! The harder I work, the bigger I get; the bigger I get, the harder I work. A little whacked yes.

Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (139 posts) at 03:55 AM:
1.83 here as well. Same as Persephone and Flower ;) Mesomorph though? Naturally fit?? I'll take it as a compliment :D Tom

Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (887 posts) at 04:11 AM:
Well I am an even 2!!! 2 is the only "even" prime number and so that must mean I am in my "prime!" Just call me a Mesomorph or "Mezzie" for short! My natural habitat is in the weight room "mezzin' around" with those straight-laced teacher-types. My favorite foods are "mezzed" potatoes, "mezz-a-balla" soup and "Mezziteranean" cuisine. Most of all though, I just love to stare in the mirror for hours at a time "mezzzz-morized" with my mesomorphic self!!! LOL!!! GREAT POST ROD....... HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! :)~ BIG BULL "mezzin" wit ya ;)~

Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (33 posts) at 05:19 AM:
2.08 .... meso.

Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (143 posts) at 05:36 AM:
Didn't really need to take the test; the picture of the Ecto is basically me. :(

However, I scored a 2.42 which is between ecto/endo, I think.  (Stupid short-term memory.)

Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (77 posts) at 05:47 AM:
1.75 MESOMORPH -Ed-

Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1559 posts) at 07:02 AM:
Your score is 2. Your body is closest to a Mesomorph. You have a naturally fit body but to maintain it or improve it you should exercise and diet correctly for your type. Strength training can be done more often and for longer sessions then would be good for an Ectomorph, but you must still be carefull not to overdo it. You should train with moderate to heavy weighs and at a moderate pace, not resting too long between sets. You will find you gain muscle quite easy (some women and even men might not want to get too bulky, but this won't happen suddenly. When you are happy with your muscle size simply train to maintain it). Stick to a good healthy diet to keep you lean and muscular, and watch for any slow creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, sports, etc. but do not overdo.

Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (568 posts) at 08:01 AM:
TNT, Rod & Jamber I'm right in there with ya'll at 1.92 this does explain alot...thanks!!!

Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (165 posts) at 08:15 AM:
1.62 endomorph/mesomorph

Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (552 posts) at 08:20 AM:
Im EXACTLY the same as J-Dub and Get*her*done Pretty accurate description for me!

Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (441 posts) at 09:56 AM:
Add me to the list with J-Dub, GET*HER*DONE and Dana D! 1.58 for me. Accurate for me too. :) Micky

Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (855 posts) at 10:31 AM:
1.92...no big surprise there. Even with this layer of fat around me, I've got tons of muscle. And I build muscle really fast as well. Melanie = )

Body for Life Forum Message by twinmom (337 posts) at 10:41 AM:
2.... meso.

Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (812 posts) at 11:44 AM:
2.18 meso

Thread: going on a mini vacation (53 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1359 posts) at 08:42 AM:
Have a wonderful and safe trip Linda!!! Talk to you when you get back!!!! Love & Hugs, Sylvia aka Cookie1135

Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (746 posts) at 09:14 AM:
ooh....where in Virginia? I am from Virginia. I love it there :) Grew up in Northern Virginia, but southern VA has some awesome mountains. Can you go on a hike while you are there? Teresa

Thread: Just BOUGHT my Airline Ticket for BFL CRUISE!!!!!!!! (89 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2164 posts) at 01:54 AM:
Don't be jealous, I had to move some money around, but I know that I will be able to put it back, God will take care of me! and YES! I deserve it! I am so excited to meet Linda, Tracy, Porter, heck, I could go on and on! I am going to look HOT too! You can bank on that one, and many more BOOTYBABE shots to go around! Now it is time to save for the cruise itself! Thank God I can go!

Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2248 posts) at 02:20 AM:
Envious as hell too!

Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (121 posts) at 08:29 AM: Re: Just BOUGHT my Airline Ticket for BFL CRUISE!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to meet you Woman...the party is on !

 JerryBraam

www.BodyforLIFEcruise.com

Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2164 posts) at 10:30 AM:
Yes Dear IT IS! LOL! We are going to have a wild time! How many THONGS do you own? Ha Ha!

Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1176 posts) at 11:15 AM:
ROFLMAO! OMG that ship is not gonna know what hit it?

Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (272 posts) at 11:58 AM:
I am planning on going next year! There will be a next year right Jerry?

Thread: Team 8, how we doing today? (39 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (54 posts) at 07:52 AM:
Hey JPS! I'm doing much better today than yesterday, that's for sure! Had the shakes almost all day. I still ate clean and did the LBWO yesterday... Today, Cardio... WoW! I hate running cause I get out of breath so easy, but this morning, toward the end SOMETHING kicked in. The last set I felt the lactic acid build up coming on and I kept pushing the UP button til the end of the 'sprint'. I was hurting (Not Gasping), but still WAY WAY over what I thought I could move my body. We got some work to do this week though! Sounds like team 5 had a really Great week and pushed us into 2nd place! We are going to have to really work hard to catch them! Keep going with that water!

Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (746 posts) at 07:54 AM:
Hey guys. I had a great week. got all workouts and water in. I don't like the gym being so crowded right now...they get in my way! ;) Teresa

Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (51 posts) at 07:56 AM:
Hey Jps! I am rocking this week. Hitting all my 10's, fighting through temptation and sticking with the meals and drinking water by the gallon. If I have success with this, everyone on this site deserves the credit. You guys are such great motivators. Craig

Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (127 posts) at 07:58 AM:
BFL wise I am doing great! This is my first "mini" on here and I'm amazed at the difference it makes! I so don't want to disappoint my team or report that I ate something horrible! I got in my UBWO yesterday and pushed myself to do 25's for my shoulder press...felt great and only mild sorness today. :) Even had a guy at the gym comment on "my guns" LOL...not sure I'd call them that yet but I see a big difference!

Keep it up Team 8!!!! You are all doing great!!!!!

Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (746 posts) at 12:42 PM:
Whoo-hoo....take any compliments on your "guns"! Awesome! Teresa

Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (47 posts) at 03:56 PM:
sounds like everyone is doing great! I am so glad to have you guys to keep me focused:)

Thread: Team #6!!! (29 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by buffdaddy (3 posts) at 06:16 AM:
Hey natalie! glad to hear its going so good! This challenge is really helping keep me on track too. It reminds me all the time to drink water and eat good. Havent been struggling because there are soo many good things to eat and I love the exercise and getting closer to my goals

Body for Life Forum Message by J Parker (77 posts) at 10:03 AM:
Hey Team 6! Did my HIIT this morning and added a little cardio. I love cardio, I know that makes me a freak, but what can I say. I am eating clean, and working out as hard as I can with a shoulder injury. I find out on Monday if it is serious or if it is just muscle bruising. I was hit by a car in a crosswalk in front of Walmart. Long story, but my shoulder has not been the same since. Had a MRI on Tuesday. Get the results on Monday. But I am concentrating extra hard on eating clean, HIIT and my LBWO, just lifting very light on UBWO and avoiding shoulder exercises for now. Other people have battled through injury, I can do it too. I will not let this sidetrack me. Go Team 6!!! Lets kick some butt!!!

Thread: Nexxxxxxxt STOP..............NEWFOUNDLAND!!!!! (108 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (887 posts) at 04:21 AM: Nexxxxxxxt STOP..............NEWFOUNDLAND!!!!!

One of the most FUN things about doing BFL (in particular) are finding all those "little" things that mean your changing!  I like to call that...
 
"visiting  NEW 'FOUND' LAND!!"

I found a new notch on my belt this morning so my belt would be tight enough!  I am so pyched!

What NEW "FOUND" thing did you find today???

BIG BULL searchin'

Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (77 posts) at 05:14 AM:
My visit to "New Found Land" was 2 days ago when I started to cook some of the recipes out of the EFL book. What is the interesting part is I don't cook. Well.. Not much anyway. I got praise from my wife on how the meal taste and it made me feel great.. So now I'm the cook from now on... -Ed-

Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (552 posts) at 08:04 AM:
My new "Found" land is actually "Land of the EMPTY Closet". Yessss.....Im totally psyched that NOTHING fits me, but damnnnnn I have no clothes!! Even things I could wear just a month ago are literally falling off.
(Yeeeahhhhhh!!!) hehehe

Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (165 posts) at 08:11 AM:
Dana and I reside in the same "province" of "New 'Found' Land". Because I find myself with absolutely nothing to wear(I know what that usually means, but this is critical). You love what it means, but not what it is gonna cost ya!!!!!!

Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (552 posts) at 08:15 AM:
Yippeee....I have a NEIGHBOR! hehe (Warm welcome to my homegirl TONEE) I was gettin pretty lonely over here...nuthin but the ECHO of the empty closet to keep me company!

Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (37 posts) at 08:21 AM:
I found the 50 lb dumbell rack yesterday and a sub 30 minute 3 miler this morning. I AM STOKED, but I havent lost a pound???

Body for Life Forum Message by J Parker (77 posts) at 08:23 AM:
I dont know what you girls are talking about. My New Found Land is the new boutique, located in "my closet". I am now going shopping in my closet for things that I havent been able to wear for a long time. It is a great place to be. Anyone joining me there?

Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (552 posts) at 08:27 AM:
Congrats J Parker!! I agree, that Boutique is soooo much fun! Enjoy it while you can...wear as many outfits as possible. (im sucha dork I would change outfits 2 or 3 times a day when I was "living" there! hehe) Next stop.....I see you moving into me and Tonee's neighborhood REAL soon! :)

Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (44 posts) at 08:54 AM:
My New Found Land happened this weekend, when I just happened to dig through my closet and found a pair of jeans I used to wear when I was in college...and...THEY FIT! Granted, they're not the cut I prefer anymore and the fabric is one of those hard ones, but I wore them anyways just because I COULD! Good luck everybody!

Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (34 posts) at 09:28 AM:
I stopped for a visit in NEW FOUNDLAND...women can relate. I don't feel insecure about finding shirts/sweaters that cover my buttox -- as Forrest Gump would say it! I am very insecure about my butt, BUT...my pants/jeans are fitting so much nicer. They just hang from my hips looser! Suz

Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (268 posts) at 09:38 AM:
Big Bull I am with you. Those damn belt gnomes stole my belt and gave me a larger one as well. They got my jeans three weeks ago. Grrrr Gnomes!

Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (240 posts) at 09:51 AM:
OK, this is gonna sound really weird, but my visit to New Found Land showed me those two little indentations in my lower back...you know...right below your waist? Now I've just gotta lose the belly in front and I can show those off with a short top...well...maybe not...I AM a little old for that, aren't I?!!?

Thread: minor setback - ladies, any thoughts? (129 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (23 posts) at 05:40 AM: minor setback - ladies, any thoughts?
I saw my doctor yesterday and she announced that it is now far past time for me to have the hysterectomy that has been kind of inevitable for over a year. I put it off last year while I was working in Japan but now I am "severely anemic" and it can no longer be put off. Due to the anemia she can not do surgery for several months, which works into my BFL schedule for being able to complete my first challenge started 1/2. I am on prescription iron/vitamin pills to build my blood back up. She will also give me a 3 month shot which will put me into a menopause state so that she will be able to do the surgery laparoscopically which will shorten my recovery time in terms of driving, work, etc. but still means I will lose 4-6 weeks of workouts in the spring/summer. She did tell me to continue doing everything I am doing with BFL now. So I missed my UBWO last night (my appointment was late afternoon and by the time I got out of there and got my prescription filled it was almost 7:30 and I was very tired and disheartened and hungry). I stuck to my diet and decided to just push everything out by a day. Will do UBWO today and cardio tomorrow and LBWO Saturday and then I will be back on track. I will admit that for a minute my thought was "why bother" but I will be able to complete this full challenge and I think the stronger and healthier I am going into this the faster I will recover. I refuse to use it as an excuse and am terribly disappointed in myself for missing the workout last night. Anyone have any experience with this kind of thing - surgery/iron supplements/etc?

Body for Life Forum Message by bayzhk (6 posts) at 06:05 AM:
I totally sympathise with you - whilst I do not have to have surgery, I found out yesterday that I am very hypothyroid and therefore may have considerable difficulty in losing the weight I am trying to lose. I was really disappointed as I am working so hard at this BUT then thought so what? None of us can control what happens in situations like these but the one really good thing we can control is doind something like BFL... it may take you longer to complete the challenge but whatever you do complete will help your recovery enormously. Plus you will not lose all the work you put in before the operation. It doesn't matter if you missed a workout and you don't need to beat yourself up over it - just carry on and vow to be in the best shape you can before your surgery and the best shape you can be after your surgery. Your health is so important and I am sure you will feel much better after your anemia and this is all sorted. Keep your chin up :) I am sure everyone is backing your success all the way.

Body for Life Forum Message by Tri-girl (22 posts) at 01:11 PM:
Being on BFL will definitely help you with your recovery time. If your doctor says you can do it now then I say go for it! Don't worry about a missed workout - just look forward. I know from taking iron pills in the past that you may want to take Metamucil or something to move things along because it can get pretty bad if you are on a high iron dosage. I have had 3 major surgeries and obviously you will need to work back into your routine slowly after the surgery with the advice of your doctor. It is tempting to try to go back to it right away but it really pays to take it slow. Debbie

Body for Life Forum Message by nola (52 posts) at 01:21 PM:
I say stick with your challenge as well. It can only help with your recovery once you have your surgery, and you can relax while recuperating, knowing you have some great results to be proud of. I became very anemic while I was pregnant with my last 2 -- the metamucil will be important and I also took Dulcolax (a stool softener...there are generic versions available which are way less expensive than the brand name) which the dr said was ok to take daily. Also, I felt great after I'd been on the iron for a while...I didn't realize just how tired I'd been until I wasn't any more, if that makes sense. Eileen

Body for Life Forum Message by leankat (14 posts) at 03:21 PM:
I have had problems with severe anemia in the past as well. Fortunately, I did not require a hysterectomy, but every other female in my family has had one and they all feel so much better now. If they can do one without an abdominal incision, your recovery time will be much less. If you want, you can email me directly, I work with GYN Cancer and Breast Cancer patients at a University Medical Center and would be happy to answer some questions if I can. Hang in there!

Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (752 posts) at 04:04 PM:
Although I can't say I'm in the same boat ... I can say come here for all the support you need!!! you've got a lot of great resources here! ;) I'm an RN as well feel free to PM me & pick my brain..OK ;) Take care hon, Pamela*

Thread: I might be late on this but how are we going to find out who wins if we're not at the expo? (96 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (29 posts) at 07:42 AM: I might be late on this but how are we going to find out who wins if we're not at the expo?

Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (97 posts) at 07:42 AM: Motivational Quote for Jan 12, 2006
Failure is an event, never a person. - William D. Brown

Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (97 posts) at 07:42 AM:
Oops, sorry, I have no Idea how I got this post on this thread. Brian

Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (121 posts) at 08:25 AM: Re: I might be late on this but how are we going to find out who wins if we're not at the expo?

I am bringing my laptop & I will post LIVE updates from the Expo...

  JerryBraam

Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1359 posts) at 08:31 AM:
Thank You so much Jerry!!!!! Hugs, Sylvia aka Cookie1135

Body for Life Forum Message by nikki (93 posts) at 08:32 AM:
So COOL of you Jerry! Thanks!

Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (29 posts) at 09:39 AM:
Thanks Jerry!

Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (121 posts) at 11:34 AM:
YOu bet! My pleasure... JB

Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (746 posts) at 11:35 AM:
So excited to hear what went on there! I would love to go! Teresa

Thread: Motivational Quote for Jan 12, 2006 (42 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (97 posts) at 07:43 AM: Motivational Quote for Jan 12, 2006
Failure is an event, never a person. - William D. Brown

Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (97 posts) at 04:50 PM:
This was getting buried today, so I thought I would post something to resurrect it.

Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1359 posts) at 05:47 PM:
Great quote!!!! Thanks Alvindsv!!! Hugs, Sylvia aka Cookie1135

Thread: Weight Loss (103 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (272 posts) at 07:58 AM: Weight Loss

I need some feedback from you wonderful people here!

I finished my first challenge around Christmas and started my second one on Jan 2nd. My problem is this;

My weight has stays around the 230 mark, right now I am 227lbs but it goes back up to 230 and then back down to 227. I can't seem to get past 227lbs and I getting frustrated! Yes I can see a huge difference in my body comp and my clothes don't fit anymore but I can't seem to lose any more weight! I do cardio first thing in the morning 4 days a week and one night a week I do a circuit training class for men. I also weight train three days a week at night. I know that muscle weighs more than fat but shouldn’t I be losing weight also? I am eating healthy, but I might not get 6 meals in everyday but I keep it close to that. Anyone have any suggestions?

Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (33 posts) at 08:06 AM:
Weight schmeight. Look at it like this.... You're starting this challenge 230 at 17% bodyfat .... let's say in 12 weeks, you lose 7% bodyfat, yet you're weight stays right at 230 .... If that happens , then you have found the perfect exercise and nutrition balance for losing fat and gaining muscle, lost all kinds of inches in the places you store fat, ..... and the rest of us would hate you for that. :) Don't sweat the weight. Scales are for fishes !

Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (552 posts) at 08:12 AM:
I agree w/Muscle....dont sweat the weight, as long as your bodyfat is dropping and your getting healthier, focus on that. Right now I weigh 218 and am wearing a size 14 (Im 5'11"). Last time I was "this small" I wieghed 190....my body comp has changed and I have more muscle now, which is WAY more important to me than the scale.

Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (272 posts) at 08:50 AM:
I know what your saying and I can't say that I disagree but I really wanted to get down to 200lbs. I guess I'll have to look at it in a different way! Thanks for your response!

Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (746 posts) at 09:05 AM:
Norm....I understand you. I think there is great advice here. You are making great changes, you can see it in your pictures. I say just keep trucking along doing what you are doing, as you build more muscle and lean out more, I am sure you will see some scale change. You are a tall man and with building muscle, I am not sure that your goal of getting under 200 pounds is reasonable (with muscle). You look great. Keep it up!

Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1580 posts) at 09:08 AM:
AAAAAND this is a problem????? I wish I had that problem.

Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (36 posts) at 09:37 AM:
When I first started my challenge it was my goal to get down to 200 pounds as well. However, as I went along and realized how my body was changing weight didn't matter anymore (especially since my weight was goign up rather than down). Just think about all that extra calorie burning lean muscle you've put on. That will do you much better than weight loss in the long run.

Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (272 posts) at 09:42 AM:
Thanks, I know I feel so much better now than I did 3 months ago! I guess I'm focusing on the wrong measurements.

Thread: Hussman site has been updated! (97 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1010 posts) at 09:09 AM: Hussman site has been updated!
Wow----Check it out!!!1 http://www.hussmanfitness.org/index.html

Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (268 posts) at 09:40 AM:
I know this is an awesome site, especially for those that you are trying to get into this lifestyle. it explains everthing.

Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (121 posts) at 09:57 AM: Re: Hussman site has been updated!

Yes it looks and is great. He updated it almost 3 months ago.  It is showcased on the HelpJulieWhitt.com website when he added her banner & made a significant contribution to her fund. John is a huge advocate of signing your donor card.

If you have not visited his site you are missing out. Lots of great help!

 JerryBraam

Thread: photos back up (51 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (36 posts) at 09:25 AM: photos back up
Due to popular demand (well, maybe not so popular) I reposted some of my progress pictures. Unfortunately I lost my camera right before week 12 so I have no "final" pics. I found a cheap web camera to take my pictures for the beginning challenge 2 (the week 1 photo actually pertains to week 1 of the mini challenge). I did continue the program over the two weeks between the end of challenge one and the mini challenge, but my eatign was not the best. So while I'm tracking my stats continuously the week #s refer to the mini challenge. Go team 2!

Thread: Small Milstones to keep you motivated (37 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (126 posts) at 10:06 AM: Small Milstones to keep you motivated
So since I am in my 6th week of challenge 3 (2 unsuccessful one before:( ), I would like to see some progress of the day to day activities that help keep me motivated. Yesterday and today I noticed my first two: 1) My waistband felt looser 2) I had to pull the belt in another notch. Try and find these little nuggets in your challenge and great them as small milstones to keep you going. Joe

Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1153 posts) at 10:11 AM:
Good job, I can see it in your pics. Lori

Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (126 posts) at 10:22 AM:
thanks Lori... I was posting this more to help others try and find the small wins in thier challenges to keep them going!

Thread: Bananas? (130 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (246 posts) at 10:10 AM: Bananas?
Is this a yes or no food on our program?

Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (19 posts) at 10:18 AM:
Yes, 1 piece of fruit = 1 portion of carbohydrates on BFL. Don't forget to eat a protein source with it though.

Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (246 posts) at 10:20 AM:
cool...having one with a protein shake! Thanks!

Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (47 posts) at 04:29 PM:
I thought they weren't on the approved food list because they are higher in sugar than most fruits.

Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (518 posts) at 04:39 PM:
bananas have the highest sugar levels when they are ripe. I use them when there is still some green on the skin.

Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (246 posts) at 04:40 PM:
POO!

Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (389 posts) at 04:42 PM:
Technically, banana's are not listed on the food page in the original book, but they are listed in Eating for life. Personally, I'd be really hesitant about adding them to your shakes. Unless you have a carb-sense shake, the shakes are usually a complete meal. So if you are a woman trying to lose weight, you are adding a banana, that's an extra 120 kcal in your shake, plus an extra 35 g. carbs. (if you really need to improve the taste, add lots of ice, or try different extract flavorings.) Other fruits such as apples, peaches, berries are lower in calories and do not have the same impact on blood sugar that bananas do. An apple will run you about 75 calories, 20 g. carbs, 4 g. fiber. Compared to the banana, it is usually the better choice. Do I think a banan will ruin anyone's progress? No, not if it is an occasional thing. Especially if that person would normally reach for chocolate cake, whereas that banana satisifies that sweet craving instead. (Bananas have been called nature's dessert!) Alas, this is a debate that will rage on and on in BFL land...

Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (245 posts) at 04:50 PM:
One banana, mostly sugar, to one shake, once per day, for a year, will result in approximately 36,500 extra calories a year, essentially creating a lost opportunity to lose 10 pounds! Does that help? Bananas are waaaay overrated as good food. So are bagels. So is peanut butter. Stick with the shakes, and with good carbs and proteins and leave the sugary tropical fruits and fats to free day!

Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (389 posts) at 04:58 PM:
I totally agree about the peanut butter, too. Adding it to a shake is an extra 200 calories, when you can't really taste it! (I'll have to remember those banana numbers...I'm sure this will come up inother conversations!)

Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (280 posts) at 08:21 PM:
If I have just a protein shake (not myoplex or similar) i add a 1/2 banana. It gives it flavor, texture and the right amount of carbs i need. Just MO. Good Luck! karen

Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (94 posts) at 08:44 PM:
It would be okay with a protein shake, like Wrecky was looking for. Not with a Myoplex. Eat bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S! I ain't no hollaback girl.

Thread: Newest 2005 BFL Champion! (270 Views)

Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (121 posts) at 10:32 AM: Newest 2005 BFL Champion!
On last year's cruise we had BFL Champs & Challengers travel from around the world to participate in the the 1st annual BFL Cruise. From as far as Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, etc...

But one man from Ireland (Paul McMahon) was a freelance bodyguard for American & British diplomates visitng Iraq. Two Novembers ago this Irish Body Guard was was taking a group of diplomats from Bahgdad to the airport when a suicide bomber ran their car into the center of the caravan killing several & critically injuring Paul, breaking his 2 hips, legs, knees and severe back injuries. After numerous surgeries, month of rehab, wheel chairs, crutches & canes to assist him walking. Because of having success in prior years with BFL. He started the program again to be his own personal rehab program.

Before last year's cruise, many of us met the day before in Miami for a meet & greet. And that is where we all met this hero from Ireland for the 1st time. He became an inspiration to everyone on the ship. The last day of the cruise, we had him close the event with a speach that drew a standing ovation!

With all that being said. Lastnight during dinner Paul called with so much enthusiasm in his voice to tell me he & his wife Nieve have been named...
 Ireland's 2005 BFL Champions!!!
I just wanted to make sure everyone would congratulate our Newest Champion! Paul is a true champions so please Make sure to search for his profile here on Tracker & drop Paul a PM or email.
His tracker name is "Gloom Raider"

As for the the $1,000,000.00 BFL Champion to be announced this Saturday night at the Expo. I just spoke on the phone with BFL Managaer Marc Bennett. So I can post it for our cyber BFLers the second it is anounced, we are working on a wireless connection for my laptop...If not...I plan to call or text message one of you via cell phone or text message so you can post it for us.

Until Then,
 JerryBraam

Body for Life Forum Message by crone (570 posts) at 11:06 AM:
Jerry, Thanks so much for all your efforts. Wish I could go to the expo and the cruise. Maybe next year.

Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (272 posts) at 11:09 AM:
Jerry, I tried looking up his profile but it wouldn't come up."GloomRaider"

Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1153 posts) at 11:10 AM:
Jerry thank you for the updates. Lori

Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1176 posts) at 11:10 AM:
Thanks Jerry! Thanks for sharing with us that story! Wow! I love those story's!!!! And thanks for keeping us updated on the 2005 US BFL Champion. I'll ne waiting for sure. ;-) I know we will eventually meet as well I am going to try and go on the cruise in 2007. Just to much going on this year. But it is my goal to make it in 2007! Dang it! I have to meet so many of these inspiring people in person! ;-)

Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (121 posts) at 11:32 AM:
Thanks NormRebs, I didn't put the space in his profile name it is "Gloom Raider" His email is...gloomraider@hotmail.com Jerry

Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (746 posts) at 11:41 AM:
I found him under Gloom Raider! Awesome "transformation". I love those with physical and mental changes that are inspired by events that would have just torn us down normally. These are really inspiring to me. Thanks for sharing teresa

Body for Life Forum Message by GlennH (68 posts) at 12:00 PM:
Jerry...The wirelss connection would be great. Now all we need is a webcam with audio :).

Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (29 posts) at 12:11 PM:
You rawk Jerry! Thank you so much! Always thinking of the little people! ;)

Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (121 posts) at 12:19 PM:
Thanks guys, but there are NO "little people" in this group! It is a team effort! GlennH said: "Jerry...The wirelss connection would be great. Now all we need is a webcam with audio :)" Steve Yu is there already! He is a project manager for IBM AND a very creative electronics wizard. Ken Young just called. He and Steve have both brought commercial quality digital video cameras. So I wouldn't be suprised if Steve could whip something together. We'll see... Who is using Cingular for their cell service? Later JB JB

Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1359 posts) at 12:54 PM:
Thanks so much Jerry!!!! I found his profile, and his transformation is Awesome!!!! What a great inspirations!!!

Hugs,

Sylvia aka Cookie1135

Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (234 posts) at 04:20 PM:
Would have loved to have joined you all at the Expo, but finances and distance will now allow. Keep us up to date!!! PS: Will anything like the Expo happen in the UK????

Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (121 posts) at 05:33 PM:
UK's BFL Grand Champion Dr. Deb Sawatsky is working to organize an event. I am al