Oh yeah, you are burnin' fat baby! Come to think of it, that hasn't happened to me in a while.. must... work... HARDER!
Body for Life Forum Message by AnnieBGood (12 posts) at 08:52 PM
I'm doing DB exercises that don't aggravate an old shoulder injury.
DB flyes
one arm rows
bentover raises with very light weights
skull crushers
No overhead raises at all!No side raises either.
Body for Life Forum Message by chimx2 (35 posts) at 01:46 AM
Hi.. I have carpal tunnel in both wrist. In fact I had the surgery on my right hand about 5 years ago. My right hand does get weak and what I found that helps in using a brace and I have my hands and arms massaged.Sometimes I just get some lotion and massage them myself. I go to a physical therapist for hands and arms. She told me even if you have carpal tunnel surgery it can come back again..sometimes several times. Everyone has different symptoms. Mine were numbness in fingers and now I have pain in my thumb joint. Makes it hard to hold heavy weights. When it hurts the most I just massage it for a while. It seems to help. You can go to a neurologist to get a nerve conduction study to see if you have it. They hook your hands and wrist up to electrodes and this machine will send slight electric signals to your fingers and wrist. I had to get refered from a hand surgeon first though. Hope this helps.
Linda in Hawaii
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (43 posts) at 03:16 AM
60 here. hasn't moved since high school.
49 is great. Most world class distance runners are in the 40-50 range.
I read that Lance Armstrong's resting rate is 32-34. That is freaky.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1702 posts) at 03:24 AM
Mine is about 47 right now. When I'm really out of shape it is about 65. But when I get into top athletic form (and I will!) it should be about 40.
Not bad for an old fart!!!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 06:40 AM
I tried to check mine, but I can't count that high, or more to the point, that fast ;)
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (586 posts) at 07:03 AM
mine runs around 65-70......so, I suppose I'll live
I stay stressed out though.....you'd think I would have high blood pressure
BUT.....no, my blood pressure stays in the 110-70 range (actually the doc said it's kinda low)
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (50 posts) at 07:04 AM
i had a physical yesterday that included an EKG, my resting heart rate was 59 but i had a hunger pain (had to fast for 12 hours prior) and during that it jumped to 75.... how weird is that
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (464 posts) at 03:20 PM
Hey.... some of you may remember my complaining about pulling something in my chest a while back.... well now I also have some pain in my back and side on the same side. It gets worse when I move certain ways or pick up my always-gaining-weight-daughter (who's 17 mos. old.). I really dont wanna stop lifting but I feel like I really should give it a rest for awile.
I think i would even be dumb to try to do just biceps and triceps. Anyone have any ideas on how to treat this assuming it is pulled muscles?
Sad.... :)Kelli
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (464 posts) at 03:21 PM
Ohh... and I know you all will say see a doc... but I am uninsured at the moment so I can't really justify a visit for something non life threatening.... :(
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 05:22 PM
First, I'd try soaking in a VERY hot tub. It may just be tightness and since you've already ruled out going to a doctor, the tub may loosen it up. Also, try taking something like Advil or Naprosyn if you can. They are nonsteriodal anti-inflammitories, so they may do some real good in this case.
If those two things don't work, then you should SEE A DOCTOR. After all, it could BE something serious. You can never tell.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by schultkr (10 posts) at 09:32 AM
Tried getting the vanilla EAS whey protein and mix it with 1/2 a banana and a strawberry and it is awesome!!! I love it! Thanks for all of your suggestions.
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (832 posts) at 10:03 AM
Ditch the bars unless it is an emergency. They are loaded with sugar and lopsided in favor of Carbs over protein. Are you using the myoplex lite in a blender with ice. I really love them....we use Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry.
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (291 posts) at 02:33 PM
sounds like a good plan pam, however you don't have to buy eas, there are plenty of comapies out there with products that are just as good. I love the myoplex but all of my other supplements are from other manufacturers!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 02:46 PM
not too many other companies sell the creatine + HMB combo. Not that I have found.
I got stuff called Betagain--tastes horrible. Won't use it.
I think with using the two different supplements, you just have to be careful with using the correct combinations.
Good Luck.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (291 posts) at 05:36 PM
tc, I knew that she wasn't going to use betagen. Also besides Betagen and maybe Muscle Armor (new product out) there aren't any real unique products that EAS has. This stuff can get expensive and a lot of the other companies are cheaper and just as good quality. Lala, all manufacturers have instructions on the labels, follow these and research the product and you will be in good shape. Take care!
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1031 posts) at 07:13 AM
OMG--Thanks for posting this! I'd be willing to drive from Indy to get some great deals on products! They do already have a distrubution center on the West side of town here. Double Score!
I do agree that it's sad that EAS was bought out, but I'd rather have their products available than see them go out of business.
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (832 posts) at 07:16 AM
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I live in and work in Columbus...outskirts! This is the home of the Arnold Classic too!!!!!
I am thrilled!!!!!!!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (83 posts) at 12:26 PM
B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, and BINGO was his name Oh! Yeah Baby!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 01:16 PM
Rod, just curious. How many & when do you take them. I bought a bottle of 1000mg pills. States to take 2x a day, 1 in the AM & 1 at bedtime. Thanks.
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (71 posts) at 01:21 PM
Wow, that's good to know. I use neosporin on my hands sometimes because they get so dry, even though I use lotion constantly. I will defniitely try the Flax Oil...
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 01:29 PM
A really great lotion is "RENEW" by meleluca that is very sothing and works really well at night but I am also going to try the flax
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (137 posts) at 01:58 PM
Has anyone tried or had any luck with fat burners? I am assuming Thermodymanx is one too?? I was on the bodybuilding.com site and it rated lipo 6 as the best or something? Has anyone tried this or others and have any comments?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (586 posts) at 02:05 PM
I haven't used anything in quite sometime. However, I did decide to try Cortislim.....bought it just last night & today is the first day.
I'll let you guys know in about a month if it's a yea or a nea
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (291 posts) at 02:28 PM
I just finished a bottle of Lipo6 and thought it was ok. I used to use the real fat burners with the ECA stack (Ephedrine, Caffiene, Asprin) before they were banned. Those really worked awesome and I do miss them but I guess the Lipo6 worked better than some of the other ones. I tried ThermoDynamix and hated it. Everyone reacts differently to these though.
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (137 posts) at 10:41 PM
Thanks for the replies. I am intersted to know how that works out for you Agent69. I am hesitant to try these fat burners.. but I am looking for a way to jump start some fatloss before my trip. I am following BFL right on.. and will continue to do it long term.. just wish there was a way to get some more noticable results by march 4.. i know i am breaking all kinds of BFL morals.. but the deadline is coming!! :S
Body for Life Forum Message by PhatMom2006 (aka Bflmom2004) (1078 posts) at 10:45 PM
I use ThermoDynamx and really like it...I take the smallest dose, and it worked really well for me in the first challenge...plus it helps me with that morning workout...lol...
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 11:05 PM
The fat burner that I use is 20 minute cardio 3 days a week with alternating lifting 3 days. j/k
I used Betalean a while back and found it lacking. It just seemed to be alot of caffine. I am finding the best fat loss to be week 9 of this challenge.
I will be interested to see if some of the others work though.
Dave
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (164 posts) at 11:30 PM
Forest Tech,
I've tried to find evidence that fat burners work for the past 3 years. To date I can only say these four things with certainty.
1.) BFL works, allowing one to loose weight safely and effectively at a rate of between 1 to 3 pounds per week (your mileage may vary).
2.) You will be hard pressed to find any definitive and quantitative studies stating that fat burners are effective in promoting fat loss at an advantageous and/or cost effective rate. If you find one, email me about it (and remember, I said quantitative, not subjective or testimonial in nature.).
3.) If a web site is actively engaged in selling or promoting a "fat burning" product, then they have some kind of vested interest in it. And if that is the case, what does that suggest about the objectivity and accuracy of their reports regarding its effectiveness?
4.) Every fat burner in existence works -- in adding to the gross sales of the company that sells them.
I'm satisfied with number one!
Body for Life Forum Message by NCmomof3 (135 posts) at 08:51 AM
Thanks everyone! We have 146 recipes as of today and it's only Jan. 19! I'm sure we'll get 500, if not more by Feb. 15.
My sister is waiting for her blood counts to reach an acceptable level so she can be transferred to the transplant facility. The family is moving her to save money because an ambulance ride from Florida to NC would be outrageous and her insurance won't cover it. She's developed mouth sores from the chemo and the mouthwash that is suppose to help those makes her sick... but she did get up and walk some yesterday. She is so weak right now. It's hard to believe my strong Navy girl finds it a chore to get out of bed.
Times like these I sit back and think of Julie Whitt and the inspiration she was to so many. When my sister is up here with me in NC and is having a good day where we can talk, I want to tell her about Julie. Cyndi has talked about visiting St. Jude's when she's better and I pray that she will have that opportunity one day. I know she has the potential to reach others and inspire just like Julie did and continues to do. I will use Julie's memory to inspire my sister to fight for her life and then take it, take it and run.
Thanks again for all your prayers and for contributing to our cookbook. I will definitely post when they are ready!
And YES - we welcome BFL recipes!!!!
Susan in NC
www.cyndisfight.com
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (43 posts) at 03:29 AM
Sterling in Southern Indiana.
Bull, I drank Moose Drool out in Idaho, and that is some of the best beer I have ever tasted !
Body for Life Forum Message by sloth501 (92 posts) at 01:40 PM
Two of my regional favorites are:
Diamond Bear - Little Rock, Arkansas
(http://www.diamondbear.com/index.htm)
Abita Beer - Abita Springs, Louisiana
(http://abita.com/)
I would recommend either one of these. I typically use Turbo Dog from Abita in place of water when I make chili
Body for Life Forum Message by ThirdTry (3 posts) at 01:48 PM
Colorado vote for Fat Tire
Body for Life Forum Message by Kela (135 posts) at 06:15 PM
Jack Russell beer from the Brewery in Apple Hill, CA
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 12:26 PM
Knuckles to team 5
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 07:26 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (83 posts) at 12:14 AM
You are not ranting and even if you were a prude with a bun there should be zero acceptance of this kind of behaviour. I am a teacher and support you in expressing your feelings to your administrator, ensuring the entire conversation is professional in the sense that we are all concerned with the safe and mutually respectful learning environment. So far it sounds like this conversation has not happened so go into it without stories that he/she does not support you even if that is what you think right now. Of course we are creating citizens for a better society so the message we send must be clear. I do not respond normally to posts not related to BFL but saw yours and did. I won't check this to see how it went but wish you luck and support in this situation.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2306 posts) at 01:47 AM
Why does it seem that integrity has become a thing of the past? No matter your age, race, religion, profession, social standing it seems this is affecting morality at every level. Where has people's integrity gone?
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1606 posts) at 12:35 AM
As I've mentioned in my pm's I'm short one person and I need a sub.
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (791 posts) at 12:50 AM
We made it!!!!!!!!!!! team 8!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (605 posts) at 08:03 AM
Team #9 has 234.6 points
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (605 posts) at 10:22 AM
Team #3 has 178.60 points
Body for Life Forum Message by WalkingInMyDestiny (4 posts) at 10:30 AM
Hey Carla,
I sent you a PM giving you direction on
How
to
make
a
list!!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by WalkingInMyDestiny (4 posts) at 10:31 AM
Oh yea....
Congrats to everyone for your hard work!!!
Robin
aka GetNFit
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 10:33 AM
Crone, when you are making a list...double space....then it will make a list.
like
this
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (213 posts) at 11:00 AM
Where the heck is team 2????
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (928 posts) at 11:07 AM
Woooooooohoooooooooooooo.........go fight win........Synergy Seven is going to make a HUGE SURGE this week!!!
BIG BULL is going to put up some huge points this week!!!! The weight is falling off!!!!!!!!
BB>............out
Body for Life Forum Message by shibox (18 posts) at 11:44 AM
Keep it up team 5 - BODY FOR FIVE!!!!!!!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (237 posts) at 11:49 AM
Oi Sixpack - Leave Team #1 alone - we are getting there!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 07:27 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 08:04 PM
I don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings just playful banter.
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (282 posts) at 09:02 PM
Go TEAM 5!!! We are SMOKIN!!! And if I must say so, I have had a KICK A$$ week!! WooHoo
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (133 posts) at 09:30 PM
team 2....where are we???
Body for Life Forum Message by nico (191 posts) at 07:41 AM
Depending on how long you are into the program and how long you have been keeping your brown rice for your 5th meals. After being in a while into the program and tweaking my nutritional plan, there are rarerly any carbs (except starchy carbs, veggies) into my last 2 meals but for a start and how from now you did manage you nutritional plan, and if your workout are much more done in the beginning of the days, cutting your non starchy carbs will be a good strategy.
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (26 posts) at 06:04 PM
Why would I cut non starchy carbs? I think maybe you misspoke (mistyped) starchy and non starchy carbs. Starchy carbs are things like rice, potatoes, pasta, corn.
Body for Life Forum Message by LincolnJenn (37 posts) at 10:59 AM
Did you read that those twins are in jail?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (586 posts) at 11:01 AM
OMG---which set, I saw two.
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (74 posts) at 11:14 AM
I think there was three sets of twins that got through so far.
The one that I really remember last night was the little cowboy. Oh and there was the inventer, checker pj guy, the over active guy, and ......
Amazing some of these people think they have talent. Different, yes but talent?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (586 posts) at 11:16 AM
I missed it last night (playing poker instead).....Tuesday night it was a scream. Especially the little blonde chick who just knew she could out sing anyone else there, oh yeah, and the guy they gave a second chance to.....he sucked worse the second time, if that's possible
Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (46 posts) at 12:26 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060119/ap_en_tv/idol_twins;_ylt=AoIj1JmaqLn
Cut and paste the above. It was the two twins w/ goatees - they sang "MY GIRL" and rocked! I am a big fan of American Idol and SURVIVOR!
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 04:53 PM
I especially love the Chicago audition. Two standouts were the Paris Hilton wannabe with the horrible tan and the Ukrainian girl. Too funny!
Too bad about the twins. I believe they were the ones that sang together then individually. They were really good.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kela (135 posts) at 04:59 PM
That show is too funny! It amazes me how these people think that they can really sing.....
Body for Life Forum Message by wannabegreat (31 posts) at 09:22 PM
When Simon said that the one girl sounded like nine cats in a bag I was LMAO.
I love one from last year too where he said a girl was like musical wallpaper. That's funny right th're I don't c're who ya are.
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (26 posts) at 09:47 PM
LOL wannabe...gotta love Larry the cable guy....
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (605 posts) at 10:26 AM
Remember - this is a team challenge. Your team mates are depending on you to participate and turn in your stats on time. This is still anyone's race. When you turn in your stats, your captain can turn in the numbers. This is a team effort everyone has to help each other.
Just because Team #5 is in the lead doesn't mean they're going to win. It means they have to look over there shoulders at everyone else nipping at their tail.
Good Luck
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (605 posts) at 11:20 AM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 11:23 AM
2 points can make a huge diffrance for your team. Get your stats in on time and you get that 2 point bonus.
It is anyones game!
Finish strong
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 12:02 PM
Crone is right it is anyones race here. This is a great opportunity to use the team challenge as a push toward being the best you possible. If you are tempted to eat wrong just think about your team members and how they are working hard to reach there goals or give them a call and share your temptation with them. This a team for a reason to give strength and encouragement to others on the team and rise higher then you can alone.
Thank you to Crone for doing all the work organize and run this. Thank you.
One shout out to Pixy for doing a pull up today AWESOME!!!!!
dave
Body for Life Forum Message by 3D (71 posts) at 11:09 AM
Okay, my husband just made reservations for us to go to Sicily in April. But, I'm a little freaked about the plane. It's a 757. Anyone ever flown a 757 to Europe? Was it okay or the most uncomfortable thing ever? I'm so afraid it's gonna be a bumpy, lumpy horrible flight. I think we've been spoiled by the 767's. I sound like a real spoiled brat. I should be happy to be going but I'm afraid to fly. Anyone have any thoughts? ~Debbie
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (58 posts) at 11:15 AM
Oh I'm right there with you! I am TERRIFIED of flying!
My bf and I are going to London & Paris next month and I know i am gonna be a wreck pre-flight!
I can tell you my international flights (regardless of the plane) ALWAYS go smoother than the continental flights.... I dont know it its because of air currents, or they have better pilots flying the international flights... I have yet to have a bad international flight *knock on wood*..
Enjoy your trip! And while youre up in the sky just keep thinking about where you are heading and how incredible its going to be! And have a wine for me!
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1031 posts) at 11:20 AM
When I flew to Germany years ago, we were on a very large plane and the ride was great.
Don't worry about it! Take the flight to rest up and adjust to the time change. The flight will be fabulous because it's taking you to a fabulous place!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by 3D (71 posts) at 11:27 AM
Thanks you guys! By the way, when I fly, my doctor gives me a sript for Xanax. That's the ONLY thing I take them for. Usually it works. But I can't get too high a dose because my daughter is with us and I don't want to be vegged out while she is up.
Also, that one plane is just to Paris. Then a flight to Rome. Then Palermo! Yikes!
So, Scattergold, I'll have many wines once we get there. I know from experience that we generally have wine with every lunch and dinner! Somehow it's not like a drunken vacation. Must be that all the great food buffers the alcohol. I don't even drink at home.
Anyway, thanks again.
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 02:36 PM
I've been to Europe 5 times, two of those times to Italy (Rome & Venice).
I'm not familiar with the types of planes, but all of my flights were fine so don't worry about it. I'm sure you'll do fine.
If you're worried, make sure you're super tired so you can fall asleep in the plane. All my flights to Europe departed at night so by the time we landed, it was morning time in Europe. I was wide awake by then and was able to enjoy the day. Alcohol would help too if you need help falling asleep :)
One advice I have is to bring some earplugs. There was a young child on one of my flights and he cried the whole way.
Oh yeah, you make want to take some Airborne. You want to boost up your immune system to avoid sickness.
I'm so jealous! I used to go at least once a year to Europe. But due to financial constraints, I'm passing this year.
Enjoy!
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1031 posts) at 12:59 PM
So we got 4 inches of snow where I live on Tuesday night. High temps were in the 30s. Today, it is 50+ degrees and sunny as a Spring day.
If I didn't have to work for a living, I'd be outside bustin some CARDIO HIIT right now!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (536 posts) at 12:59 PM
wow...I am bored. I just read this and I live in Maryland.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (605 posts) at 01:01 PM
Good, whatever weather you get we get next in Ohio. That's for the weather report.
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (66 posts) at 01:20 PM
Sorry SupaFreak,
Just did the 3 mile loop up the Monon and around the Thomson campus...
But I was waving at your building as I passed by ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1031 posts) at 01:35 PM
You are killing me stepor!
Work Smork!!!
Waaaaaaaa!
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (253 posts) at 02:50 PM
We've gotten 4 inches of snow so far today and it's still coming down. If I wasn't recovering from being sick and didn't have a baby with a cold I'd find a reason to leave the house and do something, anything. I'm bored!
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 03:00 PM
Made me look. And I'm not bored. I'm busy as hell. Sheesh!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kela (135 posts) at 03:13 PM
Sunny and beautiful here in Sacramento!
Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (253 posts) at 07:57 PM
Yeah, I was sitting in my freakin' car driving the kids here, there and everywhere...AFTER I got off work, that is. I passed the end of the Monon in Carmel on my way home from work and looked longingly at it. WAAAAAA!! I wanted to be outside!
For those of you "non-Indianapolis" types, the Monon is this awesome walking/running/biking trail that goes through Indy. It's wonderful on a nice day.
Body for Life Forum Message by amylame (51 posts) at 07:23 PM
http://www.strangesports.com/images/content/10953.jpg
Ill bet she squats like 500 lbs!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 07:25 PM
GOOD-NEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS.
At least it is tight. ;)
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (536 posts) at 07:31 PM
I could look like that with a little duct tape
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 07:43 PM
Holy CRAP!!!!!!
More like 650lbs
That girl don't mess around.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2430 posts) at 07:46 PM
that looks odd
her butt and boobs almost stick out the same distance and both look as hard as rocks..
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (34 posts) at 07:54 PM
That just ain't right.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (20 posts) at 08:13 PM
umm yea ive heard of cracking walnuts but im thinking more like cracking coconuts in those things..holy moly!
Body for Life Forum Message by MelJ113074 (18 posts) at 08:46 PM
DAMN!!!! Know I know the true meaning of a "muscle butt"!
Too Funny Kajole
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (791 posts) at 08:49 PM
wowzer! I would be like um mom the only thing i ike about this growth on my butt is that it makes my waist look small!
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (133 posts) at 09:32 PM
wow...that looks like an awfully painful wedgey she's sporting...but damn...talk about muscles!
Body for Life Forum Message by VanessaDG (4 posts) at 11:58 PM
Baby got back...!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (26 posts) at 08:22 PM
http://www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/chat/
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2182 posts) at 11:53 PM
I think that is an understatement! My son had a MAJOR BLOWOUT last night at my friends house, he pooped so bad, it ran out his diaper, down his legs and out his pants onto the floor.. We couldn't for the life of us figure out which dog had pooped in the floor! But it was my son, I took his pants off and it was all over his back, legs, butt, you name it, IT WAS THERE! I had to take him outside and hose him off? YUCK!
I am like where did THAT come from, he ate normal, like a pig.... ha ha,, no signs this was coming on,,, and WHAM!
Then this morning after his Autism Group At Tripler, he vomited on himself while sitting in his NEW Jogger! Did I say NEW? So I changed him again, got him all the way to the daycare, thinking ok, it was what he just ate up there, didn't agree with him, he was smiling, acting semi normal,, and I sat him down to leave, WHAMMMM!
He vomited AGAIN, and again I changed him... and had to take him to work with me, which you don't do!
I got some work done, answered some e-mails, and WHAMM, he vomitted AGAIN! So I had to take him home at that point, made him an appointment for tomorrow and tried to get him to eat. He ate, 2-4 baked fries, handful of dry spaghetti and 2 squirts of yogurt!
Poor Baby and exhausted me, missed my workout today, missed a meal,,, Man what a day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (85 posts) at 08:15 AM
WOOOOOHOOOOO! I am all set for C2 to begin next week... I bought my Select Tech 552 last night! After my roommate moved out in the middle of my C1 and took his dumbbells with him, I lost focus and motivation for Body for Life, however nothing can stop me now! I'm ready to ROCK C2 and show a huge change. I will place before and after photos on here from C1 to show how loss of focus shows.
-Ed-
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (58 posts) at 08:17 AM
So last night I went nuts adding everything in my cupboard to fitday's database, and set up and tweaked my menu for today. Pretty proud of myself that I'm finally starting to get a hang of this nutritional balancing act ;-)
cardio
m1- EAS carbcontrol Advantedge chocolate shake, FF latte
m2- Grape Nuts/fat free milk, veggie quiche cup
m3- field greens salad with veggies, 1/2 hard boiled egg, 1/2 chicken breast, garbanzo beans & balsamic dressing.. 1/2 of a peanut butter & banana sandwich on whole wheat
m4- fat free yogurt
m5- broiled mahi & steamed Chinese broccoli w/ oyster sauce
m6- glass of silk
42/40/18 1152 calories
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (832 posts) at 04:23 PM
Scattergold, you need a blog...LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (137 posts) at 10:22 AM
I am horrible at loggin eveything, but I have noticed that if I at least try to plan my meals a few days in advance I make progress. IS it the optimum progress, probably not, but I am just not organized of a person, no matter how hard I try. i Have even purchased the journal and made my own journal, and they are both blank after the first few pages... soo bad..
Now I feel guilty...
Body for Life Forum Message by wannabegreat (31 posts) at 09:38 PM
Interesting!
Thanks for the post.
WBG
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 10:37 PM
Good read. I like her writing style. Yes it is very true that abs are made in the kitchen.
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (137 posts) at 10:14 AM
where do you hear that? There are plenty of bodybuilders who get their protein from Soy, they are partial vegitarians (They eat eggs and dairy, but no meat) so they have to use soy to supplement their protein requirements.
The problem really comes in that protein is synthesized at a different rate then other foods (carbs and fats), and animal protein is synthesized the best (it stays with your body for 3 hours) where as soy stays in your body for less time..
at least from what I have read.
Body for Life Forum Message by ThirdTry (3 posts) at 08:33 AM
tcstone, shkelly, thanks for the replies. From what you have said I think I've been pretty close on portions. I was a bit worried I was loosing muscle along with the fat since I dropped quite a bit of weight the first week but I've noticed my weight has began to level out now.
Thanks agian
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 07:43 AM
I personally love peanuts in chocolate.
I have been craving them since I started and can't seem to find the "good kind". I am not allowed in the fancy candy/chocolate store here for them and somehow on Free Day I haven't been able to get over there.
So I am thinking this free day I might have to make it a point to get there and get the chocolate covered peanut craving out of the way!
Regular peanuts are delicious too though.
Body for Life Forum Message by grunthumb (85 posts) at 03:11 PM
That was very helpful, I ended up doing legs on Tuesday but took it a bit easier..I feel great today!
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 09:20 AM
Yup, headphones w/ radio or mp3 player definitely helps. It keeps your mind off other people and keeps you focused on your own workout.
And definitely take advantage of the 3 free sessions with the trainer. Once you get the hang of things and learn how to use the equipment, you'll be much more comfortable in no time.
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (342 posts) at 01:08 PM
I thought I was the only one who wore headphones so I don't have to listen to every conversation in addition to TV and Musak.
Sometimes when I am trying out a new exercise, I practice it at home. It wouldn't hurt to have a few 1 or 2 lb dumbells to help feel where the muscle(s) should flex (Target has some at the $1 spot this month).
Give yourself a few weeks and you'll be an old pro. Remember that most people are shy and self conscious too.
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 09:26 AM
I have no doubt that The Firm LBWO is challenging.
However, are you using enough weights on the machines at the gym? If you follow the BFL way of weight training, you will definitely feel it.
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (619 posts) at 08:01 AM
I have a CrossBow that I used exclusively during my first two challenges. It worked just find. I have the wall chart. Is that the exercise guide you wrote of?
They are a good piece of equipment especially when one considers the cost.
Body for Life Forum Message by akladydi (14 posts) at 05:39 PM
Yes I am looking for the exercise guide. I am looking for a chart that tells you how to perform the exercise and for what muscle group you are working. Thanks Diane
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 12:03 AM
Most people are on a constant search for the path of least resistance. A drug, a supplement, a “breakthrough technique” a new machine, a shortcut in exercise form—anything and everything they think will help them reach their goals with less effort and in less time. This is typical human nature. Unfortunately, this is also faulty thinking and you will NEVER become a champion with this type of attitude
This is a good quote from that article that really qualifies to life.
Dave
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (13 posts) at 04:26 PM
I usually do my cardio (usually running on the treadmill) first thing in the morning - as we all know, it's supposed to be the best for burning fat.
However, I've noticed that I have way more energy in the early evening, and my speed is much better at that time. I'm running harder.
So which is best for me? Running slower (but still at intensity 10), on an empty stomach, or later, fed & watered, and faster?
Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 04:46 PM
If you want to burn fat then in the AM. If you are training for a run then at night or when you are at your best.
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (296 posts) at 05:46 PM
Im with ya eve~ i have hardly any stamina in the morning/early afternoon. For this reason, I choose to do it in the evenings, around 6 or 7 pm. I have way more energy, and it works well for me.
Whatever works the best for you is the right answer.
If you're tired in the AM, you prob arent going to get that great of a workout in.
On the other hand, if you are energetic in the PM, you will have GREAT workouts! Like i do!
Good luck in your challenge!
xoxo
karen
Body for Life Forum Message by starbound25 (49 posts) at 05:48 PM
there has really been no actual proof that AM workout are better than PM, I've searched online for this many many times, bottom line is when YOU get your best workout thats when you do it, I can not wake up and workout, I have to do PM workouts and it works great for me, listen to your body
Body for Life Forum Message by kjsmith (7 posts) at 04:56 PM
This is my first week!! I love to do spinning classes. Can I count this as my cardio or do I need to do additional 20 min cardio activities? I know it sounds stupid, but I want to make sure I'm doing this right.
I appreciate the help
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 05:14 PM
I do spinning on Wednesday mornings and I count this as HIIT cardio. I don't do an additional 20 min cardio as it would be too much.
Just make sure you hit your level 10.
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (791 posts) at 01:53 AM
okay I had my first coffe there sunday! reg coffee and None fat milk and splinda.... no clue on how many calories though, but I don't think alot...
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2306 posts) at 02:25 AM
Glad to see this thread resurrectd - Starbucks is over-rated - see my comment above.
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (150 posts) at 05:51 AM
GetNFit said:
"Keep Pump'n"
Are you referring to the syrup? ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (137 posts) at 06:25 AM
How much do these fancy drinks cost on average in the states? Up here people drink Tim Horton's in astounding volumes.. so I was wondering if Americans drink starbucks the same way that we have Tim's? (Although Tim's is more the equivilent of a D&D coffee.. not a gourmet one) Tim's is consumed more than food by many people I know.. and from personal experience I am convinced there is something added that hooks you.. your body doesn't react the same way as to normal coffee..
Body for Life Forum Message by BGrego (8 posts) at 06:27 AM
This has been the hardest part of the challenge for me, giving up my morning coffee. I have managed to cut down the amount of sugar I use and am trying to get it to 0 sugar, so I guess it's not that bad. No creamer or milk for me, what's the point I want to taste coffee, not milk or creamer right?
Body for Life Forum Message by Booloo (29 posts) at 08:00 AM
I'm actually a Dunn Bros. gal. They have more options for SF syrups, when I'm craving something sweet. A SF NF latte is the way I go instead of heading for the donuts. And I have to stick to the drive through, to avoid the temptations inside. I don't worry about the extra carb and cals, since the come from milk - and milk to me is like bananas (oh, not *that* argument again!), I don't feel one bit guilty about drinking milk, I just make room for it in my day.
So to answer the question: A skinny latte with sugar free syrup. OR... just a nice big cup o' joe with a little splenda and a splash of soy creamer.
Heath
Body for Life Forum Message by Fluoro Crucky (169 posts) at 02:10 PM
Welcome to tracker Darla! You have a good teacher by your side which is a very good start! My husband is also doing BFL but wouldn't put his photographs on tracker... maybe this year? You'll get your daily dose of inspiration here and that push that we need constantly to keep going. It is all the friends here that have made me get on the wagon over and over again. Thank you guys!
Crucky xxx
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (145 posts) at 04:26 PM
bumpity bump bump bump
Anyone else from NoCal out there?
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 04:30 PM
When I move out there (sigh, I LOVE the Bay Area), I'll join you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jenny (2 posts) at 04:51 PM
Great Idea! I'm interested.
Jenny
Body for Life Forum Message by Kela (135 posts) at 05:02 PM
Sounds like fun! Im here in Sacramento!
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (317 posts) at 05:15 PM
I'll join you if there is a get-together when I am in Turlock or Atwater visiting my family, which is usually 2 - 3 times per year.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1702 posts) at 07:19 AM
Hey gang!
How about you guys doing some video updates like this?
I'd love to see some of my BFL buddies on a webcam video!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 09:04 AM
Great video! Wow, you've come a long way! Congratulations!
Body for Life Forum Message by Chubicat (35 posts) at 05:20 AM
Hey, Norm. I just pmed you. but I forgot my email. I'll pm it to you later. cathy
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (38 posts) at 10:13 AM
Team 3 I submitted our stats to Crone today, sorry it took so long. We are missing a team mate, and I feel without her input we can't really compete fairly...I think Crone and I are working something out right now...
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (38 posts) at 10:18 AM
Crone says she is giving us a replacement...
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (298 posts) at 10:27 AM
4achange, are you back in charge?
Please let me know, because if you need help just let me know. I didn't hear from you so I temporarily took over.
Glad to see you back.
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (38 posts) at 10:30 AM
Norm, if you feel I am not a good team leader, by all means, take over...
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (298 posts) at 10:40 AM
That’s not what I was getting at. We didn't know what was going on with the team so I took upon myself to carry on.
I am sure you are more than capable of leading this team! Sorry for the misunderstanding!
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (38 posts) at 10:56 AM
I agree that we need a weekly chat time set up, but when I asked the team, I didn't get any suggestions...at all.
Also, I wanted to share email addresses with the team members, but only one person gave me the go-ahead to do it...I can't lead the team if nobody wants to be led. You know what I mean?
I almost think these threads are the most effective way for the team to communicate...not sure but it seems like we get the best response this way.
Let me know what you think...
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (3007 posts) at 09:02 AM
I have a friend that says she doesn't want to watch this video clip because it is sad and depressing.
Please, Let me tell Everyone!, It is the most inspiring video you will ever see.
Honestly, if you think this site and the Body of Work is inspriation, you haven't seen anything yet,
Please, Watch the "DO IT" video, you will WANT to DO IT, I PROMISE< I gaurentee it!! Please don't pass up the most inspiration you can ever recieve. DO IT for JULIE!!!!!
Thanks,
Love,
GET*HER*DONE LINDA
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (135 posts) at 08:27 AM
AngRoCamp!
You are right! This is what I found on their site...
"All participants will have to send their information & photos by midnight on January 22nd 2006:"
It appears everyone can still enter.
JerryBraam
Body for Life Forum Message by Sandra448 (4 posts) at 02:17 PM
I received a similar BFL bracelet in the goody bag from the Expo last weekend. Although I did not receive it for accomplishing a challenge, I am wearing it with pride and as a motivation and constant reminder to stay with the program (I'm officially starting on Monday).
I hope others that want one for similar reasons are able to.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (291 posts) at 02:20 PM
Yeah I wear mine everyday, it's a nice little tool to use. Felling lazy just look at it.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 02:24 PM
That is the coolest story! I hope he does it. I love mine even though it is so big for my child like wrists.
Body for Life Forum Message by 1leanmom (23 posts) at 02:21 PM
hey annie...we're real close to each other...maybe one day we can meet up for a healthy meal or protein shake...hehe.
send me a message anytime! :)
jen
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (79 posts) at 02:23 PM
Duncan here!
Body for Life Forum Message by sarahatieno (2 posts) at 02:39 PM
hey, I've been wondering if there was anyone doing BFL in OK.... so happy to see you all!! I'm in Tulsa. sarah
Body for Life Forum Message by annie1104 (273 posts) at 02:53 PM
Wow, we have 3 in the Tulsa vacinity. Anyone work out at Bally's??
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (115 posts) at 04:11 PM
Given that we have 3 in Tulsa, what does everyone think about getting together for a little OK BFL Meeting. I live a little over an hour away in Sallisaw, and can easily drive that. All we have to do is come up with a date, time, and place.
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by 1leanmom (23 posts) at 05:28 PM
I would be willing to meet sometime...that would be great! I could always use more support. :)
annie, I work out at the old gold's gym...it's called platinum fitness now. what about you sarah? where do you go?
Body for Life Forum Message by jholley (13 posts) at 09:13 PM
Bartlesville here and good friends with one of the top finalists. Good to see Oklahoma has a pulse.
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (180 posts) at 06:15 AM
Hey guys, you are more than welcome.
I know it's hard to ignore those little voices that tell you CAN'T. That's why I believe so strongly that the most important thing you can do for yourself is to just close your eyes and believe.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (3007 posts) at 08:55 AM
awh, that was soooooo touching, thank you for a lovely and inspiring post!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by David870 (26 posts) at 09:45 AM
Blemt, I got angry at myself this morning for almost forgetting something today. My buddy, who was with me, told me, "Shake it off. Put the power of that rage against yourself into your cardio today.Punish yourself on that stair-step machine." So I did...and it was a good, hard workout. I was totally spent...and totally content. Shoot, I didn't even have the energy left to be angry at that point.
I am a recovering self-abuser. I used to hate myself for any and all reasons. Getting into the BFL lifestyle has been trememdous for me. I am finally taking charge of my body and living a self-supportive, well-adjusted life.
What that post reminded me of was that we are all on kind of a good plane ride...the kind that's taking us to a place we want to be. Yeah, sure, there's a lot of wait time and all that, but once that jet's in the air, there's no "chickening out"....you've gotta ride it until it lands...
That's how I look at BFL living now...the meals, the working out, everything.
That post was so beautiful and so true. Thanks. It really touched my heart.
Body for Life Forum Message by LincolnJenn (37 posts) at 09:53 AM
I woke up this morning with a bad attitude. I was beating myself up for not being perfect because I had two meals this week. I have been getting on the scale too much. I fiddle-farted around during my workout. And then I read your post. I will read it again and again until I get out of this funk. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Jenn
Body for Life Forum Message by LincolnJenn (37 posts) at 09:55 AM
OOPS...I mean I MISSED 2 meals this week....DERH!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1585 posts) at 10:56 AM
Faith, yep, definitely a big part of being successful...tied very closely with belief. If you don't believe it, don't have faith that it can be accomplished, you will most certainly NOT reach your ultimate. And it is amazing that if we take those steps you talk about, with each step you take, your belief and faith get stronger...amazing!!
GREAT post, love it!
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (115 posts) at 05:28 AM
Hey Pegs:
Keep up the hard work. It sounds like you are really committed to making a change in your lifestyle. Just remember not to beat yourself up if you slip up here and there. Just stay the course.
Also, the above quote is by Bo Bennett. My name is Brian, and it is a pleasure to have this opportunity to meet you, even if it's in cyberspace.
No Excuses - Just Results
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (291 posts) at 06:18 AM
NASM, I am pretty sure this is the gold standard
Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (235 posts) at 01:04 PM
I agree with Jeremy - NSCA seems to be a highly respected one. Only 64% (give or take) of the testers actually pass. I have the materials and plan to get cert'ed next year.
Body for Life Forum Message by sunshinyday69 (11 posts) at 08:22 AM
Thanks everyone again. I got up and had an awesome HIIT this morning...best I've had in a really really long time. It felt SOOO great.
Body for Life Forum Message by Soefsoef (9 posts) at 04:17 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by Sandra448 (4 posts) at 04:42 PM
Awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm officially starting the challenge on Monday & would love some face2face support. See you then.
Sandra
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (58 posts) at 08:11 AM
lol Stef!
No, actually I'm not =) But you would think I am wouldnt you? Actually I've been known to be a muffinaholic... and occasional scone binger.... ;-)
I guess its just when youre surrounded by everything saying carbs = stored fat now for so long its hard to reverse it! And it doesnt help that my bf is convinced we're not loosing weight because I insist on sneaking carbs into our meals.... although, last night I didnt tell him how many carbs are in brussels. ;-)
By the way.. I used our electric scale this morning to figure out my BF% (finally figured out how to use the silly thing) and it read that I have 28% bf =( Altho, I was happy to step onto it and see my weight dropped to 108 =D
I've also gotten the hang of fitday, and went nuts last night adding everything in my cupboard into the database.... my menu today is 42/40/18 =)
Here is my menu rambling thread- http://www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/bodyforlife-forums/viewthread.cfm?f=1&t=13662
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (137 posts) at 02:00 PM
Hi Scattergold,
I have found that the scales and the BF% they calcualte are always high. MOst people will tell you that this is the case, becuase they use electrical shocks to go up your legs and back to get the number, so that isn't accurate.
You would be better off taking measurements and using one of the wbe sites like http://www.mybodycomp.com or that Navy site http://www.bblex.de/en/calc/navy.php to calculate it for you. BUt which ever one you choose, be consistent through out your challenge...
Good Luck!
Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2306 posts) at 02:15 AM
Good one Can'tStopMe LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (619 posts) at 07:57 AM
The biggest difference that I can see is that I can catch her now when she runs! I used to have to set traps around the house but now I can out run her (well, at least for 15 steps).
Body for Life Forum Message by MelJ113074 (18 posts) at 09:23 AM
You guys are way too funny! Actually this is one of the reason's I'm so committed to this challenge! I'm tired of not feeling good about myself. My DH doesn't care about how I look, but I do! Hey I recently tuned 30 and I'm dropping it like it's HOT!!!! He better watch out!
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (11 posts) at 09:38 AM
This is great! I love talking about sex too! Imagine not getting any for 10 months because you are too heavy and then losing 47 pounds and doing it almost everyday. It seems the more weight I lose, the happier and more confident I am, and the more sex we are having! I used to never want to do it (embarassed about my body) and now I am jumping him on a regular basis ("him" being my husband!) It has really improved our relationship (go figure!)!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 09:44 AM
I'm just hoping being fit will allow me to HAVE a sex life :D
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2306 posts) at 02:05 AM
The worst thing you probably did was skip the other meals. That said, lets say the "worst" thing from there is the crust is probably the worst carb you could have chosen - NO BIG DEAL!!! You could have in an attempt to balance the meal out taken some chicken off the other pieces & piled it on the 2 you ate (I'm assuming they were skimpy on the chicken) this is what I would have done.
JMO - totally salvageable but others may beg to differ.
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (619 posts) at 07:53 AM
What would I do? Continue the 12-week journey as though nothing ‘bad’ happened. If you stop and beat yourself up over one day of what you consider “bad’, that will lead to another day which ends up being weeks… then you give up on yourself. Don’t do that. It is history! Move on and be successful in your transformation! TJ
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (58 posts) at 07:59 AM
Pffft!
Sounds like youre worrying yourself too much!
I actually intend to have a solid 2 weeks of cheating when my bf and I take our trip to London and Paris next month, no way am I missing out on some authentic fish & chips, scones and cream, cheeses, and all the French pastries my hear desires!
But am I gonna tear myself up about it? No way! Can't stop living life and be full of regret! Just keep on truckin and dont look back! =)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (270 posts) at 08:12 AM
Totally salvageable. You only had two slices of pizza (whereas I probably would have eaten the whole thing, lol), you were under calories, which is the worst part, and what you chose was a good option. Count it as a decent day, make a better plan for future days, and keep going! ;o)
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (464 posts) at 08:19 AM
I think what you did was great. Even though not TOTALLY authorized, you picked the closest thing possible and didn't overeat. Just dont worry about it and keep on going!You CANT always be perfect, but if you handle every situation like this that well (as opposed to eating my usual 6 pcs of regular pizza) you'll be fine.
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (430 posts) at 02:52 AM
What's the article?
Yeah, we talked about this in physiology. Our professor was like, "So you think you are tired and ran as much as you could, but as soon as I come running after you with a chainsaw, THEN how tired are you!?!" meaing that we put our own limtis on what we can do...
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (49 posts) at 08:52 PM
Yeah...
The title is called "A new spin on the Placebo Effect"
Published by The associated Press
Same goes for food: Our minds are telling us we are hungry, but really aren't
Anyway, fasinaating article
Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by Everythingirl1 (3 posts) at 07:19 AM
Thanks for all of the great posts- you all have great ideas. I am going to try to find a good pain management doctor- my experience thus far has been that the 3 doctors I have been to don't really know how to deal with piriformis syndrome.
Essentially, they have not given me any other option than 800 mg inburofen, cortisone injections or no exercise for recurring muscle spasms in the piriformis. I had to get off the ibuprofen bc of stomach irritation and I have read that the cortisone injections can cause the pain to get worse or 'rebound.' At that point, I kind of turned away from western medicine and started a special massage series called rolfing, hoping that it works.
I do a small yoga workout in the mornings to stretch the muscles and an upper body weight training workout 2 times a week. But I would like to go back to weight training for my lower body, which is where my body stores fat. Deadlifts really exacerbate the sciatica and so do squats, hamstring curls, or lunges with weights. Any ideas on modifications for these exercises????
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (342 posts) at 08:12 AM
I belong to the BFL Women's Forum/Newsgroup and I posted a thread about being afraid of deadlifts and here is the reply I received from my favorite moderator, Skwigg. The links are really informative.
There are many, many variations on the deadlift. If you're doing a *straight back* stiff-legged deadlift, you would stop at mid-shin. http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/Hamstrings/BBStrBackStrLegDeadlift.html
If you're doing a standard stiff-legged deadlift and you're at all flexible, you may actually need to stand on a platform in order to drop the barbell past where the floor would be. http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/Hamstrings/BBStraightLegDeadlift.html
If my back were prone to locking up on me at the bottom of the move, I'm not sure I'd be doing either of them. :-)
I have a notoriously gimpy low-back and can do deadlifts without putting any strain on it. I need the platform and can drop all the way down comfortably. Generally, if your form is right-on, the deadlift doesn't cause back pain. Some variations may be better/safer for you than others though.
So, uh, I guess I'm saying double-check your form, go easy on the weights, and see if you can find a deadlift variation that's comfortable on your sciatic nerve. If not, I'm also really fond of
hyperextensions: http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/Hamstrings/BB45Hyperextension.html
Although, I guess that might be an even worse contraption to lock up on. :-/ You can't go wrong with the leg curl machine. Here are some more options for hamstring exercises:
http://www.bodyresults.com/E2Hamstrings.asp
http://exrx.net/Lists/ExList/ThighWt.html#anchor1942303
Check out the assortment of hamstring stretches on the right side of that bottom link. I would make sure that you've warmed up with 5-10 minutes of light cardio, and do a couple of warm-up sets with light weights before really hitting it hard. And then do some of the stretches afterward.
You might want to talk to a physical therapist, exercise physiologist, or highly certified trainer (like an ACE Clinical Exercise Specialist) to get a better idea of how to strengthen the area and avoid problems.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2306 posts) at 02:22 AM
ROFLMAO - I saw the thread title and thought OMG - nooooooooo Lala's eating donuts out of the garbage!!!!!!!
Good girl - don't let anything go to waste!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (376 posts) at 03:43 AM
actually when I saw this thread I thought somebody was going to admit to peeing in the shower at the gym! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (150 posts) at 05:41 AM
There it was on top of the trash - yadda yadda yadda - I don't feel guilty about it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscles_Marinara (18 posts) at 06:37 AM
I WAS IN THE POOOL!!
(Wait, nevermind..)
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (150 posts) at 06:59 AM
"I WAS IN THE POOOL!!"
LMAO!
I got Seasons 1-3 for Christmas. Can't get enough. I watch it every night on T.V. then, after the kids go to bed, I pop in the DVD to wind down. It never seems to get old.
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (83 posts) at 09:26 AM
"Shrinkage" is a classic episode. And oh so true. Well . . . it's a convenient excuse for my "short"comings! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 12:38 PM
It moved!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (364 posts) at 12:51 PM
Huh Lala? I loved Seinfeld, but I can't figure this one out.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mikmindz (72 posts) at 04:13 PM
I agree that alcohol best be left out, but there are circumstances where you would want to have a drink or two. Here is an alternative
Whiskey for example....along with water...or whiskey and diet coke...nutrional infoon canadian blended whiskey.
Windsor® Canadian whisky
(per 1 oz serving)
Calories (kcal) 69
Energy (kj) 288
Fats 0
Carbohydrates 0
Protein 0
Fiber 0
Sugars 0
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 0
I know that alcohol increases cortisol, and also lends itself to binge eating and lack of discipline in the other areas...i think this migh
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (479 posts) at 04:18 PM
I would agree, but I also know its easier said than done- free day is no problem, but if you think you have to on another day , well, theres island breeze rum by bacardi that has less calories-try and nurse them- you'll feel better and realize you don't have to pound them to feel good.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 04:32 PM
How can something have 69 calories but no fat, carbs, or protein?
My bet is that this whisky contains 17.25 grams of carbohydrates, most of which are sugars.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kela (135 posts) at 05:14 PM
Yeah, well...I took your advice Rie and I ended up drinking the whole bottle of that low cal Island Breeze last weekend! Not good....Im glad its out of my kitchen!!
Body for Life Forum Message by kjsmith (7 posts) at 05:19 PM
h4x0r said:
Hello everyone,
This is my first week on BFL after 3 failures. This time I have committed myself and today is my 3rd day and so far I’ve been doing wonderful. I’ve had tough good workouts and my eating habits have been better than ever. My problem is that this weekend (like every weekend) I will be hanging out with my friends in the local casino bar. I don’t know how to approach my friends introducing my new diet. I have decided not to fail this time. What do you guys recommend? Or does anyone have good low calorie drinks that wouldn’t affect my progress? Thanks ahead for your response.
Body for Life Forum Message by kjsmith (7 posts) at 05:20 PM
I heard that drinking alcohol can prohibit fat loss for up to 24 hrs after being consumed. I'm not sure if it is true.
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (266 posts) at 05:32 PM
Hot Body asks a good question about the drink discussed, how it could have no carbs and still be alcoholic. Technically, very technically, ethyl alcohol is not a carbohydrate, but turns into one so quick it might as well be. Alcohol has 9 calories per gram, exactly the same as fat. http://www.alcoholreviews.com/NEWS/calories.shtml
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1109 posts) at 05:34 PM
You have 365 days in a year. A couple of drinks are not going to destroy your progress. In fact you will be fine. If you have any questions or ever need help you can contact me. If you are eating the best you ever have you are making progress
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 05:35 PM
Wow, that's cool, Mike. Ya learn something new everyday!
I guess that's one number I WON'T have to remember, though, because I don't touch the stuff when I'm in a Challenge - free day or not!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (3007 posts) at 12:14 AM
I can't believe it, I got a job, and I wasn't looking for one, that was the last thing on my mind.
The owner of the Gym I go to called and said she has a contract with the school District to start a wellness group for the falculity.
I will be teaching aerobics 3 days a week at 2 high schools. I start January 30th
I am so excited!
Then she said if I get certified for Personal training she will give me her clients, (she is a nurse, 2 kids, going to school to become a nurse practicner, owns the gym and said it's just too much.)
I sent off for my certification registration books and I recieved them today. will start studying tomorrow.
Just think 2 years ago I thought I was fat and old and my aerobic days and exercise days were over, and now at almost 52 next month, I'm back in the swing of it all and going at it more then I ever have.
Thank you so much BFL and my BFL family for giving me the courage to take my live back snd GET*HER*DONE!!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by LOVE4KIDS (47 posts) at 12:31 AM
Linda. That is awesome. Very happy for you. You are one of my greatest inspirations on this site! Karyn
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (184 posts) at 12:48 AM
Congratulations Linda!!! A great way to reciprocate. You are gonna do awesome. Doing a happy dance for ya!!
Love Ya, Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2306 posts) at 01:52 AM
Congratulations Linda; thats wonderful news! I bet you're very very happy aren't you? I don't think anything better could have happened for you. You've always enjoyed doing this and this time 'round its going to be even better!!! Way to go.
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (169 posts) at 02:21 AM
Hurray! Well done Linda, I know that you wanted to get back into the gym environment and I'm so happy it's happened for you - they see the wonderful, motivating person that we do!
Body for Life Forum Message by fromfat2firm (40 posts) at 05:00 AM
Linda you continue to be such an inspiration and we're online. I can only imagine the positive impact you will have in person with your clients. Now I wish I lived in your town so you could train me!!
Good luck in all your endeavors you are already such a success!!!
Hugs,
Angel
Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (253 posts) at 07:14 AM
What great news, Linda!! I know you'll whip those teachers into shape in no time! Have a great time!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1585 posts) at 07:44 AM
Linda, that is AWESOME!!! I have an appointment with the group fitness coordinator at my gym tomorrow about teaching classes, too!!! How fun!!!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (605 posts) at 07:45 AM
Linda that is awesome. Good luck with the classes and good luck with studying for your exams.
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (77 posts) at 08:06 AM
That is fantastic Linda!! I am so excited for you :) I would LOVE to get a job working with the school district to help these kids learn a healthy way of life. Good luck to you!
((HUGS))
Christine
Body for Life Forum Message by Suzieq (224 posts) at 08:20 AM
Wow!!!That is great Linda. You will be an amazing instructor. Congrats!!!!
Sue
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (83 posts) at 08:28 AM
You are truly getting it done girl. Congrats!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (464 posts) at 08:30 AM
That is SO awesome! Good luck- it sound like fun!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 08:31 AM
I've already told you how proud I am of you in the chat room the other night!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! You rock girlie! Congrats!
Work hard, workout even HARDER!
-T
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 08:42 AM
Oh my God!!! That is soooo awesome!!! You are truly and inspiration!
Just goes to show you, hard work does pay off.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (445 posts) at 08:46 AM
Way to go Linda!! Just think of all the people at the gym that she could have called and offered the job, and she chose YOU! You are awesome! :)
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (3007 posts) at 08:49 AM
Wow! I just got online and saw all these wonderful responses, thank you everybody,
I love BFL and I love all of ya'll,
Love, Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 09:04 PM
Linda,
Congratulations on this job that fits you so well! It may have been the last thing on your mind, but I'm sure it's your MIND SET that draws these amazing opportunities your way!
In your excitement, don't forget to negotiate the best payment/fee for YOU!! You've worked hard to get to this place in your life, and this is not the time to simply accept the first offer that comes across the table. I say this in love.
Cheers to you!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (928 posts) at 09:14 PM
Linda.........YOU ROCK!!! You are going to be A-W-E AWESOME!!!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (563 posts) at 09:58 PM
Congratulations Linda!!
Im so proud of you and excited for your new career.
Way to GO!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (519 posts) at 10:04 PM
Way to go LINDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are gonna whip those people into shape in no time. Make sure you have your before and after photos available for people to see so you can show them what body for life can do for them too.
Your BFL Buddy,
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (500 posts) at 10:39 PM
Its so funny (well not so funny really) I sometimes hear people who are real set in their ways--they say "Id rather just live my life the way I am, eat what ever I want and "enjoy" life without such "restrictions" even if I dont live as long at least Ill be "enjoying" myself. You know what I mean Linda? I wish I could just show them your story when I hear them speak such foolish philosophy.
Congratulations on your rewards-you surely deserve it!
Body for Life Forum Message by PhatMom2006 (aka Bflmom2004) (1078 posts) at 10:47 PM
Linda, that is GREAT...I am so happy for you, and proud of you...you are such inspiration.
christie
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (115 posts) at 05:13 AM
How about a two for one Bill Phillips special today?
"Measure success by what you gain, not by what you lose"
- Bill Phillips
"The only way to truly fail is to quit trying"
- Bill Phillips
Enjoy...and have a great BFL day!
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (115 posts) at 05:41 AM
Have you ever had one of those days where something just seemed different with you body? This happened to me yesterday. I had finished my UBWO, and gone home and took a shower. I was in the shower when I noticed, "hey my belly looks a little smaller." I got out, grabbed the Myotape, and sure enough the measurement around my waist was down about 3/4 inch, and around my neck by a little under 1/2 inch since measure last week. I was pretty happy, but I thought what the heck is happening. Is this the paper towel theory at work, or that significant change that others say occurs around week 8 or 9? Either way, it was great.
Now, as Paul Harvey would say, here's the rest of the story. I received not one, not two, but three different people saying something about how I looked different yesterday. Whooo Hoooo!
So, keep up the hard work, and have a wonderful, great BFL day.
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 06:38 AM
Way to go Brian! I'm finding that I have to tighten my belt more and will soon need to get a new belt! It's great that people are seeing it too!
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by nico (191 posts) at 07:32 AM
So great to hear this, isn't it a great feeling when we are seeing those change.
Fantastic, keep your great job cause at the end of this journey you wouldn't beleive how awsome you can change your body.
Baby step every day and consistency, it is all about doing something everyday.
Body for Life Forum Message by sunshinyday69 (11 posts) at 09:57 AM
Great job Brian...what a great motivation boost for you. Keep it up!
Kathy
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 01:04 PM
My AHA moment occured one morning while putting on a pair of pants that used to be snug on me and was at that moment falling off!
Great job! Your progress so far is astounding! Keep it up!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (928 posts) at 01:21 PM
Brian.....you are da' incredible shrinking man!!!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 01:28 PM
BIG BULL:
"Brian.....you are da' incredible shrinking man!!!
BB"
Hey, good thing he said he just got out of the shower & not out of the pool!
~referring back to Seinfeld references in a nother thread!
Way to go Brian!!!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (150 posts) at 06:10 AM
http://www.wxii12.com/health/5578970/detail.html
short but seeet.
Body for Life Forum Message by mshaun (10 posts) at 06:17 AM
nutz said:
http://www.wxii12.com/health/5578970/detail.html
short but seeet.
Body for Life Forum Message by mshaun (10 posts) at 06:18 AM
Sorry about that. Way to go Cheryl! < still getting use to posting in forums>
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 04:46 PM
Very nice. Congrats Cheryl! It is short, but there is also a video with it too!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 05:23 PM
Cheryl,
Way to go! You are a Champion!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1420 posts) at 05:27 PM
Wonderful article!!! Cheryl is a real champion!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (481 posts) at 07:08 AM
Apologies to my blogging buddies who may have seen this post on my blog. I'm re-posting this here for research purposes. I thought it might reveal some male-female psychology that we should be aware of, that's all.
I'm trying to understand this huge row my partner and I had last spring. I was doing BFL and doing well but he made this comment about my butt. Something about how it gave him a warm sense of satisfaction that I was losing weight. It made me absolutely livid and not only did it put me off BFL, we actually split up over it (there were other factors too) and I didn't speak to him for five months. So although this might seem to be a funny post, there were some actual pretty dire consequences.
Anyway, my BF and I were trying to work out why we had split up (we're now back together). He's very pleased that I'm doing well and I was genuinely concerned we were going to repeat that old pattern of breaking up and me falling off the BFL wagon. So this is something of the conversation we had about comments about my butt:
I have a big butt. I can admit I have a big butt but I don't want anyone else to say I have a big butt. It's okay to say "you used to have a bigger butt" but not okay to say "you used to have a smaller butt." You can say "you've really improved" but not "you've really improved because I asked you to or hinted that you should improve." It's fine for me to say "I wish I had a smaller butt" but not fine for you to agree with me. In fact, the best answer to this wish is simply to say, "is there anything I can do to help you achieve this wish?" This, of course, is not fair that there are certain limitations on what you can say about my big butt but it is my big butt. I'm the one who has to sit on it and clothe it. And no, wishing that I had a smaller butt because you don't like big butts and prefer smaller butts is not the way to encourage me to stay on a diet and exercise programme. Saying you fancy other women with smaller butts isn't such a great move either.
These subtleties were the centre of a rather intensive debate between BF and I the other day. You see, BF and I have only just gotten back together after about five months of not speaking to each other. The reason was because while I was getting good results from BFL the first time around, BF started making comments about my butt and the warm feeling of satisfaction he had because my big butt was getting smaller. This made me feel controlled by him in some way I didn't like and to this day can't understand. I wanted a smaller butt but I didn't want BF to think I was working on a smaller butt to please him alone. Even though I understand a small butt is prettier to look at than a big butt. Even though I want a small butt too and I completely agree that me with a small butt is preferable to me with a big butt. But I can say this--he can't. Even though the goal I wrote in my diary went something like this "I'm lying on a beach in a bikini on my honeymoon next to BF." The challenge that went with this goal went completely out the window and I never finished that challenge(there were other factors but BF saying he got a warm glow of satisfaction from me being on my way to smaller butt put me off). I wanted to be in a bikini, I guess now that I've had the opportunity to analyse my weird self, because it somehow re-dresses the power in the relationship. If he ogles other women all I have to do is shake my smaller butt in someone else's direction. Keeps him in check, keeps me in check. For him to imply I was working on a smaller butt for him alone was a bit of a wind up. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. . .
Let's try again. I have a big butt that is getting smaller. It's okay to notice my big butt is getting smaller but not okay to imply it's because of something you've said you wanted. When my big butt becomes a smaller butt you can't cry because other men start to admire my small butt. But then we can talk about my butt all you want.
I hope this clears up any confusion.
Love,
P
PS Have a great BFL day--and by the way, I'm still on the programme even though the BF says he likes my new, smaller butt.
Body for Life Forum Message by BFL bride to be (28 posts) at 07:16 AM
Here some irony for you... I lived my entire life thinking my butt was way out of control. Then I met my fiance, who WORSHIPS my butt. Feeling so appreciated, I let the butt get a little out of hand, and now I'm back to trying to shrink down the butt. Full cycle.
Oh well... glad you're both happy :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (481 posts) at 07:27 AM
I shared this story with my friend who is a "big and proud of it" woman. She says she CELEBRATES having to buy bigger dress sizes because she gets new clothes. Her BF adores her size. Unsurprisingly, she was completely outraged to hear my story. She said if I ever got back with my BF, she'd never speak to me again (we're still speaking--so she didn't mean it). I'd love to share their enthusiasm for the fuller figure but I just can't--and yet I've had a fuller figure all my life. Somehow, I got so tangled up in being stubborn and autonomous that even though I didn't want to be fat, nothing could get me to take steps to stop being fat. I'm in new territory here. But I love it!!
*shaking my smaller booty*
P
Body for Life Forum Message by Booloo (29 posts) at 07:52 AM
I think it's the psychology of him voicing satisfaction over your dimishing rear. He's not doing the work, why should he feel "a warm sense of satistifaction"?
I think there should be a manual out there that tells significant others how to complement. Like wouldn't the bst complement be "Wow, your hard work is really paying off. You look great!" and then leave it at that.
Be proud of your body, P! It may not be perfect, but it's yours. Thanks for the story!!
Heather
Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (54 posts) at 08:02 AM
I don't know your individual circumstances obviously, but he may have just been paying you a compliment which you took the wrong way. From what you've posted he didn't actually say "You've got a big butt" did he? Or imply that you're only doing the program for his benefit? What's wrong with someone taking pride or sense of satisfaction in a partner's achievements?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (270 posts) at 08:10 AM
My (now ex-)BF used to try and take credit for things in my life and I had the same reaction. He said it was because of HIM that I was losing weight... he said it was because of HIM that I was succeeding in radio. It's a childish reaction to stop doing whatever it is he's taking credit for, but I think it's also a natural reaction.
And now that he's my ex, he doesn't take credit for it, now he just doesn't understand it... "You want to look like THAT??? Ewwwwww! I don't want to hug someone who looks like that!"
Guess what, honey? You don't get to. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (481 posts) at 08:11 AM
Ah, RyanCTJ, if you didn't know already, women are weird (well, I am anyway!). LOL Welcome to the snake pit!! Men can't say anything about our butts that isn't going to get them in trouble! "Darling, does my butt look big in this?" is a trap!! A trap I say!
Seriously, he did kind of imply I was doing the BFL for his benefit. There's no doubt I took it the wrong way. His compliment completely tripped some psychological switch that not only made me very angry but knocked me off BFL. I know that this is not the reaction either of us wanted. I suspect it's something more to do with issues of control--and the idea that since it's my butt he has to love it no matter how big it is or how much I say I hate it!
Men have a very difficult life, don't they??
With very best wishes,
P
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2430 posts) at 08:14 AM
Maybe his warm feeling of satisfaction didnt stem from the fact you were finally losing weight or anything malicions - maybe its a 'different' warm feeling *wiggles eyebrows*.
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (481 posts) at 08:22 AM
Well, I want my man to enjoy me. Yes I do--I benefit from that in a number of different ways. He refers to the big butt subject as "the thing we can never mention" (kind of like Voldermort from Happy Potter!) But I say "for a subject we can never talk about, it gets a lot of airing!" I THINK I can talk about it without flying off the handle or being offended that the subject is brought up. But I THINK he gets mad because up until now I wouldn't do anything about it. So it makes me angry that there's a double edge sword here.
This really is helping by the way. Thanks for the comments.
P
Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (54 posts) at 08:23 AM
LOL @ Tai-Kee. Yes it is tough being a man at times Persephone, especially when you get asked that age-old question "Does my butt look big in this?" to which there is only one right answer! And good luck with your new challenge, don't let anything stand in your way this time :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (481 posts) at 08:27 AM
Don't forget you have to give your right answer with conviction!! You HAVE to mean it! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (445 posts) at 08:44 AM
I TOTALLY relate to this! I could get myself all riled up telling you stories of comments like "are those your skinny or fat pants?" "Are those jeans getting a little tight?" etc.
I know my dh means well, but he is horrible at the way he says it. And I am horrible at adding all kinds of extra things to it.
To me..."Are those jeans getting a little tight?" includes "because I don't think you are doing as much as you could be doing to get that butt down, and oh, by the way your chin is a little chunky too, and let's talk about your thighs too" To him it meant "those jeans look a little tight."
I have to take it all with a grain of salt, and blow it off. I know I am doing my best, and that is what counts! :)
Micky (sorry for babbling!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 08:48 AM
This is why I try to hide from my wife when she's trying on outfits for any particular reason ;)
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (11 posts) at 09:55 AM
I can definately relate! I have had a big butt all my life (thanks to genetics) even when I was 125 pounds with a 24 inch waist, I had 36 inch hips and a bubble butt you could set drinks on! I hated it, was embarrassed about it, but could do nothing about it (I was 125 and in the best shape of my life, obviously my butt wasn't getting any smaller). Then I met my DH and he was first attracted to my "great a$$". I was happy about this appreciation of my asset, had kids, got fat, and slowly my butt crawled up my back! It wasn't so great anymore. Now it is going back down, I am happier, and things are better. I know I won't have a "small butt" ever and I thank Jennifer Lopez for making "bigger butts" sexier and accepted, I am just trying to make my butt a "great a$$" again!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BFL bride to be (28 posts) at 10:08 AM
All hail J Lo! I'd settle for a Beyonce booty too :)
Body for Life Forum Message by cajungirl (2 posts) at 10:42 AM
This is where the rubber meets the road in relationships. eh? I have a flat butt, wishing I had some curve to it. And I will by the time I finish this challenge.. PTL…. I also had Big boobs until my breast reduction 8 years ago , a recommendation by my Dr.
My ex bf,, was a big boob kind of guy.. He would point out ALL the women he wished I looked like and even went as far as to ask if I would consider a boob job.. Did he offer to pay for it? That would be a NO !!! HELLLOOO
When someone loves you they love ALL Of you.. fat, skinny, big butt, small boobs, unorganized, smoker, whatever.. its called unconditional acceptance/love.. Its hard enough that we can't accept ourselves unconditionally, and since we can't run away from ourselves, why in the heck should we spend time with someone ELSE who won’t accecpt us unconditionally!!! I mean, unless the guy I am with is a Greek God, carved perfectly from stone, then he can shut-up!!
I personnaly have the 3 strike rule I use in dating: (pertaining to commited/exclusive dating relationships)..
Disrespect – Strike 1 – this does include unsolicited criticism! And any other form of insults!
Controlling Tendacies/Double Standards – Strike 2 - I like _________ … I don’t like _____ could you change it for me .. For example.. I smoked when I met my ex a year ago.. after dating for 3 months and becoming exclusinve, he tells me he does not date smokers, its one of his pet peeve, and would really like for me to quit.. Helllooooooo you lit my cigarette the nite we met ...why did you bother asking me out? Needles to say .. I compromised and did not smoke in his presence out of respect…. however, in my own home, I did smoke and he would use manipulation, i.e. silent treatments, anger, conditional love/attention, etc.. ,, and
that was STRIKE 3… L A T E R -- BYE BYE..
Today I am with someone who not only respects me, but encourages be to be my best and when I ask.. he gives me suggestions to “tweak” myself for the better. We have been together for 7 months.. So far.. no strikes against him.. and we are doing BFL together.. When we got our BEFORE pics back… he even said to me.. “I know how you feel about your body , but you still look good to me.. now you will look good for you, and we are doing this together!!” God bless that Man!!!
Anyway, thank you for letting me share… we all go thru so much stuff in our personal life that its nice to read what others do when they encounter these types of things..
P… I think once you accept your body as it is, and believe its beautiful regardless of where you are in your Challenge, then any man you are with will also find it beautiful.. I use affirmations to turn my negatives to positives.. for you I give you this affirmation.. …. My Butt is Beautiful just as it is today!
have a great day and weekend.. : )
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (536 posts) at 10:54 AM
yeah....whatever.
A larger penis would give me a warmer sense of satisfaction too.
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (84 posts) at 10:58 AM
Oh man, I HAD to reply to this thread!!
I can say I DEFINATELY relate to you this way! Granted, I am a bit off y roocker so you can take that whichever way you want. BUT... my husband is very supportive of me. He married me a little heavy and I am even heavier now. He has never said anything about my pants being tight, my chin(s) or anythinhg else. Yet, he still doesn't get to say anything that can even be remotely taken as him wanting me any other way than I am RIGHT NOW. No matter how many rolls and chins I have.
You might be able to say that isn't fair, but I think exactly the same way about him, no conditions attached. I expect him to love me and the body I am in unconditionally, just like I do him.
I am allowed to complain about my body because it is MY body. I live in it, I see it more than anyone else on earth does, I stuff it into clothes and schlep it wround with me everywhere I go. I am not allowed to complain about his body because it is NOT mine to complain about. If it has something to do with his health, that is another story. But for vanity alone? No way. To me, (notcie I said to ME) it's like saying "I will stop finding you attractive if you lost your hair or had an accident and becamse disfigured." If you don't love me just as much in any shell I walk around in, you're not good enough to love me at all. Harsh? Maybe. But it's the way it is. I found someone who can do just that, so we're cool. I will do the same for him. It goes both ways.
I expect nothing less than I give. Period.
I would get just as upset as you, girl.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 11:17 AM
Well said Daang girl
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (772 posts) at 11:21 AM
Mornin' Pers! As I said on your Blog it's always interesting to see all the warpped "inside" rules that we as women have! I guess it doubly hard that the poor men don't even get a handbook like in baseball..when they hit puberty!
Maybe you, DG & some of the other gals that write should put one together!!
Hugs
Lala*
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (170 posts) at 11:29 AM
P, if you and the others write the manual that Lala mentions, I'll buy a copy. To peek inside the psyche of a woman, while scary to think about, may be helpful in the long run!
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (39 posts) at 11:41 AM
I don't understand women and men sometimes. Why would you be with someone who does not make you completely satisfied? This works both ways- If you are unhappy with the way he speaks to you on delicate issues or the way he does not appreciate you for you why stay with him. This man is not going to change and you will be left feeling bad about yourself or spend the rest of your relationship trying to make him how you want him to be towards you. - If he does not like you now all of you mind, body, and soul with no exceptions why doesn't he find someone else with the kind of butt he wants? You may get a smaller butt now and then, but life is life anything could happen. He will stay and try and change you to be what he wants. If you change back he will leave or complain. People need to realize to truely be with someone you love you need to be okay with them all of them. I am 100% okay with everything about my husband and will be forever. And he will love me and appreciate my beauty no matter what size I am. In fact he tells me I should realize we can't stay the same size forever are bodies do change as we get older. I know you will hear none of this and keep dating this man and I think that is sad:( I feel strongly about this because I had a friend who dated a guy off and on even after he broke up with her for "being fat" - his words not mine. She was never fat. She finally left him for good and now is in the best relationship ever - with the greatest guy who adores her for who she is. Respect yourself enough to know when something doesn't feel right it isn't right.
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (481 posts) at 11:57 AM
Thanks for that Morpho Veja--and I did read every word of your post.
The thing is I don't like my big butt either. I know I owe it to myself not to be so fat and unhealthy, to completely lack confidence, to wish I could be someone with a smaller butt. It isn't just a vanity thing, it's a health thing. I think my thinking was like yours (he should love me no matter what size I am) when we split up but the bottom (ahem) line is: I know I'll be happier with a smaller butt too! My BF is honest and a good man. I CAN be hard headed and silly which is why this big butt thing is troubling me. My BF isn't wishing for anything that is beyond my control: he isn't asking me to look like Julia Roberts or develop the talents of Linda Lovelace. I think he wants me to be happy--and I suspect this is the message we're not getting across to each other. He dated me when I was fat, he'll date me when I'm fit and healthy. Even excluding his opinion, I know which one I'd rather be!
Whew. I think worked this one through!! Thanks for all your help!!
Love,
P
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (481 posts) at 12:26 PM
Juicy rump steak anyone??
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (791 posts) at 02:10 PM
um I just love my big butt! sorry guys and gals... I know, but I got an A cup so MY big butt is what gets me attention! lol I got what we call an Onion Butt, (makes men cry) so have a great day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (84 posts) at 05:43 PM
Whoever suggested a manual for such things, I'd be glad to start on one! (suggestions welcome!) It actually sounds like osmething fun to try and put together. These things are so logical to me and so illogical to my husband. I am sure it works the other way around, too. Dang venus/mars thing :)
I threatened my husband with forcing him to read a manual about which gifts were and were not appropriate for any given occasion (written by me, of course). I thought he would be offended. He was elated! Ha! Hint: a CD drive for my computer that I don't care about is not a very good gift for our first Christmas...lol. It's funny now but man was I dissapointed when I opened THAT box. And there was the Mother's Day that we can't even talk about anymore...LOL. God bless that man :)
Body for Life Forum Message by akladydi (14 posts) at 06:15 PM
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I think this exact same way. I do not want anyone to tell me about my body's faults let alone someone I love. I can say that my husband is great and he does not act like your BF. I am luck.
I can say that I have been completly insulted by people walking up to me in public and commenting on the fact that I have gained weight. Like I don't know that already. It is so devestating to have these words said to you out loud. I was in City Hall paying a bill and a male person I know walked up the stairs with his arms held out wide. I said to him "What" he says "I just looked up the stairs and saw a middle aged women with a wide ride". I was flabbergasted. I did make the comment about him being rude and quickly left. I got in my truck to drive away and withing minutes I was bawling my head off. I turned around and let him know that I would have never dreamt of speaking to him like this(his is a big person). I also let him know that he can't speak to pleople like that.
Kinda off track a little but just wanted to comment that I feel the same way about my body. I am the only one that can say things about it. Thanks to all for listening.
Diane
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (55 posts) at 06:23 PM
I can relate too. My DH never says anything about my butt (he doesn't DARE) but he did mention that he will miss my boobs because he knows that is the first thing to go when I lose weight. The last time I did this, I went from a C to an A. No doubt that will happen again. Oh, well. He stuck with me from 190 lbs to 140 lbs, from 140 lbs to 220 lbs, from 220 lbs to 150 lbs, and from 150 lbs to 230 lbs. He'll just have to live through it once more, cuz I am done yo-yoing and I am done getting pregnant. And he'll have to live with smaller boobs as I do transform once again. That's what matters, I think. Your SO doesn't have to like the changes one way or the other, he/she just has to love you anyway. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (20 posts) at 08:32 AM
Please tell me that isn't right??? I lost more muscle than fat according to my profile thing. But Im following the program (except for my little screw up of not eating enough yesterday) :( Somebody help! I reallly don't want to lost muscle. Does that mean I need to eat more..less..different????
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 08:35 AM
It could just be because of measurements being off or something similar. As long as you eat BFL style and workout BFL style, you should be fine.
Honestly, just stick to the meal plan and workouts and it'll all work out just fine.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (464 posts) at 08:37 AM
Doesn't seem right to me.... just stick to it maybe you measured wrong.... I dont think it is possible to lose muscle that fast. Plus you have OBVIOUSLY lost fat. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (270 posts) at 03:21 PM
No... you lost three pounds of lean mass. There's a difference. It's poorly worded on your profile, because lean mass is determined by subtracting your body fat, based on the percentage you provide. EVERYTHING else in your body that is not body fat is your lean mass. Water, blood, muscle, water, bones, organs, water, everything... did I mention water? I'm guessing you lost 3 pounds of water. ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (58 posts) at 03:29 PM
hehe I lost 5 lbs in water in just one week before starting BFL... its crazy
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2430 posts) at 03:30 PM
I swear I pee 5 lbs a day.. ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (83 posts) at 08:41 AM
How much emphasis on the essay portion. Is it 50/50 like the BFL Challenge or different?????? I would love to take the fiance' on a cruise (both of us have never been). Any input is appreciated. Have a great day everyone!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 08:47 AM
I don't know the answer to your question....but welcome back. I just haven't "seen" you in a bit!
Good luck winning the cruise! ;)
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (3007 posts) at 08:52 AM
it's not an essay, it's a questionaire,
Just think and take your time to answer
I think it is about 50/50
but not exactlly sure,
I entered again this year for the fun of it!
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (135 posts) at 11:52 AM
Probaly best asked on their site...
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (83 posts) at 12:05 PM
Thanks Jerry! I'll post it on there!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 09:36 AM
I have been reading a lot lately about some of us frustrated with little "mistakes" or beacuse we didn't follow the program with "perfection".
I know for me, and for many of us, perfection means doing everything we are supposed to do. Eating the right foods, at the right time, in the right quanitity, exercising at the right time, with the right intensity, and for the right length of time. It is overwhelming if we look at it like this.
I spent one whole challenge worrying about those things. And I fell on my face. I worried so much that when I did somthing "wrong" I either a. convinced myself it wasn't wrong and continued or b. binged. Neither option worked out well for me. I lost focus. I lost my drive.
This challenge I am committed to taking each day as a new day. When I can get up and workout, I should. Because I CAN. I CAN make the right food choices, I CAN resist temptation, and I CAN do what I put my mind to.
I refuse to get upset about a little food mess-up. I will acknowledge that I made a mistake...then move on and make a difference the next day. Julie Whitt made an incredible impact on me. Her video, her blog, her committment. We have life, we must live it. I never had the chance to meet her or speak to her but I was still moved by her message. Our goal in life is what she lived---to believe, to acheive, and to inspire.
Lets just take this BFL experience one step at a time. BELIEVE in yourself that you CAN make a difference. Life is life. Live it and enjoy it. Be healthy. Believe that YOU are capable of making changes to yourself and your body.
ACHEIVE your goals. If your goal is to get out of bed in the morning...DO IT. If it is to run a marathon--DO IT. Make your goals smart and attainable. My goal each morning is to pack my lunch bag full of foods that I can have and will enjoy. It is just something I DO.
INSPIRE. This comes naturally if you have the first two in line.
Our society today almost demands we live perfect when "perfect" is so relative. Much of this program is about faith. Blemt has an awesome post about faith--read it.
So as we are going through our 12 week challenges, lets all keep in mind that this is LIFE. This is 12 weeks out of LIFE. Use it well.
Stay Strong.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by LincolnJenn (37 posts) at 09:43 AM
Hey, thanks. I really needed that. Having a tough day and you helped make it better.
Jenn
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 10:25 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 10:44 AM
Well said Teresa!!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 01:09 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 01:26 PM
The 12 weeks pass whether you do go with them or not. I get it!!! I can use the tools of Planning, Exercise, and goals to achieve so much more in the same amount of time that it would have taken to accomplish nothing but a larger pant size and a more strained relationship with my wife as a sat on the couch and filled my head with useless TV like the "VIEW" (sorry is someone likes that show).
Thank you I needed to know that.
Dave
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (137 posts) at 01:40 PM
Good post!!! I needed to hear that today..
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 01:56 PM
Glad others are enjoying.
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (44 posts) at 01:59 PM
Thanks for the post!
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (253 posts) at 02:57 PM
What a great post! I've been working on my goals for my next challenge and "No cheating" is right on there. It's good have perspective.
Julie talking about "getting to workout" versus "having to workout" definitely stuck with me too and made me realize how lucky I am.
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 03:02 PM
It's true! Even Bill says:
"Focus on progress not perfection."
Great post.... even I have to give myself a reality check.... quite often.
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1109 posts) at 05:37 PM
Guys there is only one person who was perfect and there will only be one person that will ever be perfect. When we face this reality life is much easier to live.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 07:21 PM
Oh yeah....well said Jeremy!
Body for Life Forum Message by AnnieBGood (12 posts) at 08:56 PM
I love this post! I think about each day as an opportunity to practice what I've learned about working out and eating clean, and then I try to learn something new, about how hard I can push myself or how my body will respond to a new recipe or new combination. It's all fun!
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (49 posts) at 09:03 PM
I heard a sweet calm voice as you wrote that!
I was just reminded not to feel guilty, or "overwelmed" about falling off the "plan a bit.
Thanks for that, really!
Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by sterling (5 posts) at 09:14 PM
Wow! It's like you wrote that just for me! Thanks for the inspiring message.
Heather
Body for Life Forum Message by dsw3131 (11 posts) at 10:42 AM
Ever have those morning when you'd rather gouge out your eyes with a spoon than get up and go workout? We all have. But don't you feel so incredible when you actually do it? The whole time you're on your way to the gym and the whole time you're working out you're thinking how miserable you are, and how much you want this to be over. But when you're done, don't you feel great? You think, "Yeah, I kicked my lazy butt out of bed this morning and did it! I can do this! And now I'm healthier than I was when I got up this morning." When you don't feel like getting out of bed and working out, just remind yourself of how proud and satisfied you'll feel when you're done. That may come as little consolation when your alarm clock goes off, but it may help. I had to realize that the motivation I had at the beginning of BFL wasn't going to last. There was going to be days when I wasn't going to want to workout or eat right. It's what you do on those days that determines how successful your BFL experience will be.
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1175 posts) at 10:49 AM
I did that this morning. I thought a couple of times about staying in bed instead of working out. But, I got up and did it and feel so good now. I am ok as long as I can get out of bed, it's getting out of bed that's the hard part.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (77 posts) at 10:43 AM
Well, I DID IT!!! I am so proud of myself :)
I think I could have done better - but you know what - I finished it!! I am not happy with the outcome on my legs. I only lost .5 inch so they are going to be my focus on my 2nd challenge. YES, a 2nd challenge! I am going to Las Vegas next Thursday so I will start that challenge when I get home:)
Thanks to all & the tracker for great motivation!
(((hugs))))
Christine
Body for Life Forum Message by WalkingInMyDestiny (4 posts) at 10:48 AM
You look GREAT!!! Congrats on your success and enjoy Vegas!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
aka GetNFit
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 11:20 AM
That is awesome must feel great now after 12 weeks of hard work. Enjoy your trip and we will see you at challenge 2.
Take care,
Mari
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 11:46 AM
Christine,
All *I* can say is WOW! You look great! Have fun in Vegas, you totally earned it!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 12:12 PM
I was just thinking this morning about how your back photos can't lie about the change that you make. On the front photo you can suck in and flex the muscles but the back reveals all.
I have to Say WOW WOW WOW you look GREAT front and back. You have done AWESOME!!!
Dave
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1420 posts) at 12:22 PM
Congratulations on your success!!! WOW!!! You look fantastic!!!! Way to go Christine!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 12:22 PM
WOW...You look GREAT!!!! GREAT JOB! Congrats!!!
BTW..you mentioned that you weren't happy with what you lost on your legs. Well, definitely do not sweat it..I was looking closely at your side pics & it seems to me that there is more definition & more muscle..take a look notice the hammies!
Again..great job & have a fun trip!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 12:36 PM
AWESOME!!! GREAT JOB!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by vitameatavegimin gal (13 posts) at 12:48 PM
WOW !!!! GREAT JOB !!!!! Your arms are looking AWESOME !!!! !YOU GO GIRL !!!!!
WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU !!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by VanessaDG (4 posts) at 12:53 PM
You look AWESOME!! If I have results even close to yours I'll be happy. I'm just starting out so I can't wait to see the end of 12 weeks!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1102 posts) at 06:36 PM
Whoops, got you on Lala's thread first but it bears repeating.
I think you did a great job! You should be proud. C2 will be even better I'm sure. Have fun in Vegas!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (928 posts) at 06:44 PM
Fantastic PC.......you should be so absolutely proud that you finished! And as Rod the Bod says, "Now you are hooked FOR LIFE!" Your results are great and C2 is only 12 weeks away. When you think about it, it actually goes faster than you think!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (772 posts) at 11:27 AM
Awsome work Girlfriend !! Now folks, this is a gal that not only finally got through a first challenge..( YAY YOU!! ).
-but managed to do it through the HORRIBLE minefield that is the Christmas season!!
now THAT is a CHALLLENGE!!!
WAY to GO Girl!!! I- for one raise my hands to you!
You're gonna be one HOT mamma in VEGAS next week!
BIG HUGS
LAla*
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 11:40 AM
All I can say is WOW!!! Great transformation!!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 12:12 PM
Great job. Have an awesome trip
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 12:32 PM
~Lala~: "HORRIBLE minefield that is the Christmas season!!"
Never thought of it that way...well put!
Congrats to Crissy!!!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (77 posts) at 12:58 PM
Thanks Lala!!! To be honest, I don't know if I would have made it through without YOU!! You are the one who has kept me on track and has kept me 'HONEST' with what I was doing.
Big HUGS to you!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (772 posts) at 01:35 PM
Well Crissy, I'm glad that I managed to be a help even in our most "codependant" how to spend a Sunday momments!!! LMAO! ;)
Ultimately hon,,it was YOU that got your butt to the gym & YOU that evaded the huge amounts of available christmas goodies that umm some didn't!
YOU did it! & I'm SOOO Proud of you!
You're a Winner before you even hit the slots next week!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (772 posts) at 01:38 PM
& can I mention a 26 inch waist!!!
Damn GIRL!!!
In my Dreams!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1102 posts) at 06:27 PM
Crissy, you did great!
Congrats- you must feel so much better and be so pumped up!
Lala, thanks for the heads up. So many good folks and inspiring stories here, it is nice to try to make sure folks don't fall through the cracks, and get the praise they deserve :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 11:33 AM
Woooohooo I did a pull.
This was one of my 4 week goals. I decided to give it a try while I was resting between lunges. Now I just need to run 3 miles in 20 min. and see if I lost 2% BF by week 4.
Yippy :D
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1175 posts) at 11:35 AM
Good job. I need to try that too, but I might as well say right now...I can't do it. Good luck on your BF loss.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (170 posts) at 11:42 AM
Hooray for you! Congrats!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 11:44 AM
Way to go!! Now to just knock those other goals out of the way as well, and then get some new ones :D
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 11:50 AM
Wohooo congrats! It's accomplishing those personal goals that keeps us coming back for more! Way to go!!! Now onto the 3 miles in 20 min! ;-)
Work hard, workout even HARDER!
-T
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 11:51 AM
You Rock!!!!!!!
That is so great that you are marking off you goals. What is the speed on your intesities for you to run 3 miles in 20 minutes?
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (39 posts) at 11:52 AM
That is fantastic!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 12:04 PM
six pack I go around
level 6 at 6.5
level 7 at 7.5
level 8 8.5
level 9 at 9.5
level 10 at 10
It varies each interval but around this for each. I am at 2.6 I have to go .4 more miles in 20 min.
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 12:53 PM
Wow! 6.5 is my level 10! I'm still working towards 2 miles in 20 minutes.
I'm not worthy!!!
Great job, by the way! And you look great!
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (145 posts) at 12:59 PM
6.5 is my level 10 too!
Mari, you go girl!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 01:12 PM
Unbelievably AWESOME Pixy. That is an amazing workout. I tried 6.2, 7.2, 8.4, 9.1, and 10.2 and I got 2.4 miles.
I am adopting your goal to run 3 miles in 20 minutes.
You are an Inspiration Pixy.
Dave
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1606 posts) at 01:37 PM
3 miles in 20 minutes holy smokes!!!! My best time ever so far is just a paltry 2.04 miles in 20 minutes and that was HARD jeesh some of you guys are just machines :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (39 posts) at 02:07 PM
That is amazing!!!!!!! Some of the machines at my gym only go up to 8!!!! Right now I am happy if I run 2 miles in 19 min! Way to give the rest of us some inspiration - I will try to push harder:) You are awsome.
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (253 posts) at 02:53 PM
That's awesome and so one of the things I would love to do! Right now I do my back on the assisted pull-up machine at the gym and I'm determined that one of these days I won't need any assistance.
I'm adding this to my goals! Thanks!
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (464 posts) at 03:10 PM
YOU ROCK!!!!! Back in elementary school whe I weighed 70 lbs I did 8 pull ups. Now I can't do any. That is also a distant goal of mine.
Sign me up for the aspiring to do 3 miles in 20 minutes club too! It seems the closer I get to that one, the harder it is to get closer. But we will all get there!!! :) Kelli
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 03:23 PM
WOW thanks for all the nice words you all made my year!!!
:D
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1102 posts) at 06:14 PM
Pixy,
I'm amazed.... you are flying on that cursed treadmill!!! I can clearly see the smoke coming either from the machine, your sneakers ( maybe ears ) or all three, lol.
I've never , ever been a runner of anykind and can get maybe 2 to 2.5 miles in the 20 mins, but also am striving to break that 3 mile mark.
BTW- Keep at the pull ups, and soon you'll be at 5 before you know it!
Congrats
Yours in Inspired Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by daisy23 (64 posts) at 10:03 PM
Pixy,
How long are you at each of these levels? I can't believe your level 10 is at 10!!! The highest i've ever gone is 8.2....i would be doing an all out sprint at 10!!!. My goal is 3.5mls in 30min. Right now i'm at 3.3 but you've challenged me to go for 3 in 20min! We'll see how it goes this weekend. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (50 posts) at 12:29 PM
OK, for the past 3 nights I have woken up in a pool of sweat, is this normal? I drink a shake of some kind about 30 minutes before bed, open my windows and go to sleep then 430 rolls around and Im cold but covered in sweat. I feel fine, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?
matt
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (928 posts) at 12:32 PM
Yep.....that is normal! You have turned the corner and have become a fat-burning machine...even in your sleep!
That's AWESOME!!!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1606 posts) at 12:38 PM
now you KNOW you're doing it right. What about after having a shower? or after eating? Have you gotten those sweats yet? Another thing you'll notice is because your diet is so much cleaner the sweat dosen't smell as bad as it used to.
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (50 posts) at 01:32 PM
I havent noticed it after eating, but after a shower yes, I thought it was cause I took a hot shower. But I dont care if the smell gets better I am still wearing deodorant!!!!LOL
Thanks for the answer yall, I thought something weird was goin on, guess its just my body getting rid of the spare tire....
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (270 posts) at 03:18 PM
Oh yeah, you are burnin' fat baby!
Come to think of it, that hasn't happened to me in a while.. must... work... HARDER!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2430 posts) at 03:23 PM
Now THAT is a cool smilie.
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (373 posts) at 03:23 PM
I thought it was "the change" coming on!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (58 posts) at 03:26 PM
Wow really??? lol And here I was thinking my boyfriend had turned into a furnace!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (928 posts) at 12:40 PM
..fall asleep at night!!!
How many of you have experienced that phenomenon??? Now that I have turned the corner and have my metabolism is at more optimum levels, I wake up in the morning lighter, toner (especially in the abs area) and full of energy. I started taking L-glutamine and a multi-vitamin before bed and drinking 16 oz of water and away to dream-makeover-land I go!!! The muscle-fires are stoking and the fat is meltttttttttttttttttttttttttting away!!!!!!!!
BFL Rocks again!!!
BIG BULL transformin'
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (71 posts) at 12:46 PM
So you can drink 16 oz of water before bed and not:
1. Wake up 3 times to pee?
2. Dream all night long about not being able to find a clean bathroom?
3. Pee in the bed???????????
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1606 posts) at 12:49 PM
I do the same thing but yep still have wake up atleast once a night to pee. I've stopped drinking water after 8pm but then have one glass with glutamine in it before bed.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 12:51 PM
LOL Nola!
Was thinking the same!
I can't wait to fall asleep too, but that's because I work midnights now, hit the gym on my way home...and the...I can;t wait to fall asleep!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (605 posts) at 12:52 PM
Sleep???? I find myself faling asleep earlier, but I swear I wake up every two hours to pee. Where's the sleep?
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 12:58 PM
I was thinking the same thing about waking up to pee!
I do have those moments where it felt like I woke up smaller than the night before. I've always attributed it to wishful thinking.
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (928 posts) at 01:04 PM
okay.......like Young Guns said....maybe it is only 8oz with my L-Glutamine and vitamin! And I get up like clockwork to pee once or twice a night...MORE WEIGHT LOSS!!!
By the way.......how the hell are you YG???
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (772 posts) at 01:44 PM
Yep Bed is my FRIEND!!
but the getting up to pee ..LMAO!! I'm sooo with ya all there!
& Multis at night... do they give any of YOU weird dreams too!
Glad your ROCKIN Mr BULL!
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (71 posts) at 01:48 PM
Sorry BIG BULL, I am pretty sure you did not write this with the intent of it becoming the PEE thread!
I got a new bed today so I really can't wait to get to bed (but there will be no peeing in it).
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 02:19 PM
Doing AWESOME BB!
I am sure the whole peeing thing becomes so easy you basically get up and go to the leu without even opening your eyes hardly LMAO. Well your a guy you do have to aim. So maybe a peek to see your headed in the right direction.
It's like when I was preggo and had to go all the time in the middle of the night lol I could do it with my eyes shut!
Ok this is not about peeing no it's not it's about Big Bull turning into the
BIG BUFF BULL!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1102 posts) at 06:17 PM
Hey Bull,
Keep on meltin' brother!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (55 posts) at 06:30 PM
I only wish! I am still plagued with insomnia. Usually, I don't get to bed until 2 or 3 in the morning. If I get in bed earlier, I just toss and turn and have "jerks" that I have been to the doctor for and they can't explain. BFL has helped me a little bit, but I still envy those people who can lay down and go right to sleep.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (519 posts) at 10:00 PM
You dont need to get up in the middle of the night to go pee.
Just buy a box of DEPENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and sleep comfortably knowing you are staying dry alllllll night.
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (969 posts) at 10:59 PM
LOL Rod!!
I am experiencing this too, BB!! I feel leaner every morning lately!! Its very wonderful and it gets me totally revved to hit the gym early, too. I have an easier time waking up nowadays as well. Rock ON!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 12:47 PM
Last night I was thumbing through some old Muscle Media magazines & came across a feature on Pam Brown, who is my favorite success story, anyway...her workout was printed in the article & I noticed how she does her HIIT cardio, so I tried it today. I did it on the elliptical machine: 20 minutes- 2 minutes at easy, 1 minute hard. then followed by 10 minutes moderate speed.
WOW...I have never sweated so much & felt so good after a cardio like that! I then did what I usally do after cardio, I work on my abs for 15 minutes.
According to her workout, she does this on her weight training days & then on her cardio days she 40-60 minutes at moderate speed.
laughing at myself thinking...here is a guy so motivated by a woman's workouot...lol
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by sunshinyday69 (11 posts) at 01:09 PM
Hey who cares what motivates you as long as you're motivated! Sounds like you ended up with a great workout though. Good deal!
Kathy
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 04:51 PM
lol...thanks Kathy!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (317 posts) at 05:10 PM
Sweaty is good! Sounds like it works for you but here is another method for a a sweaty HIIT. We have a True 650 EA elliptical. 1 minute at level 5 (or what ever intensity level you consider to be a nice, easy warm-up 1 minute at level 6 1 minute at level 7 1 minute at level 8 1 minute at level 9 1 minute at level 10 and repeat the cycle 4 more times, for a total of 30 minutes, then do 5 minutes more at level 5 or lower so your heart rate drops back to a lower level gradually. I have never, ever sweated so much. In 30 minutes, I can go from 4.3 miles to 4.7 miles, and burn from 515 to 570 calories, plus then I get the additional miles and clories in the 5 minute cool down. My heart rate never goes above 172 at level 10, and sometimes never above 166, and never drops below 150 at level 5 after that 1st cycle is completed. My rpm's are usually about 65 until I hit level 9 when they drop to about 57 and then on level 10 they drop to about 53. I usually can do about .85 of a mile per cycle, or every 6 minutes, with my best being .91 once.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 06:31 PM
Thanks amkazen. I am going to keep at the Pam Brown way for a few weeks & then when I change up my workout exercises, I'll give it a shot. Thanks.
I am sure most of you guys here know who Pam is, but if not:
http://www.pam-brown.com/
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by guitargoddess (143 posts) at 09:42 PM
I try to do something like that, but I have a treadclimber, can't really run but I can walk really really fast. I usually start off easy for a minute work my way up to a moderate at the 5 min mark.. then another 5 min I work my way up to "OH MY GAWD!!! I'm going to fall of this thing" pace. Then when I think I'm going to die, I back it back down to moderate for the next 4 min then the last min at a very easy pace.
I'm usually just dripping wet after that and panting harder than my dog.
And why do I want a cheeseburger in paradise after reading this post????
;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by BigBadBen (79 posts) at 01:10 PM
Lately when I do curls, Ive had some pretty severe pain on the outside of my forearms, wrist to elbow.
It feels a lot like when I had shin splints.
My question is, can you get "forearm splints"?
It hurts like a mutha and takes all day to really go away. It flares up when I bench sometimes too.
Has anyone else had this problem, or know a cure?
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1175 posts) at 01:19 PM
Maybe tendonitis? I have it but on the inside part and in my shoulders.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1606 posts) at 01:35 PM
I used to get that but it seems to have gone away.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (20 posts) at 01:24 PM
any advice? I pulled out my back this morning and im hurtin pretty bad. Went to the chiropracter..got my ice pack on it. But what do I do about weights and cardio in the meantime? Any advice from others who have done this?
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (791 posts) at 01:42 PM
I still do Cardio but on a bike, if you have one,
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (20 posts) at 01:45 PM
hmm don't have one, maybe elliptical but without the arm things??
Body for Life Forum Message by sunshinyday69 (11 posts) at 01:46 PM
I didn't have a back injury but back in November I had a foot injury. Just keep your eating as CLEAN as you can. You just may not be able to do the weights for awhile..but what about walking for your cardio in the meantime?
Let yourself recover a little or you'll be down even longer if you re-injure.
Kathy
Body for Life Forum Message by kjsmith (7 posts) at 02:17 PM
My husband pulled his back on Monday, our first day of the challenge. I would baby your back until it feels better. Believe me I know about back problems. I had a laminectomy back in 1996. I agree with sunshinyday69, stick to EFL. Right now I have my husband doing stretches. Most back problems are due to tight hamstrings.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1102 posts) at 06:23 PM
Agree with folks here, eat clean, do whatever else you can until back feels better, and if there is down time.... use it to grow mentally and get a vision burned into your brain. When you are back 100% you would be suprised how much that clear vision ramps up the workout and results :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Sandra448 (4 posts) at 01:57 PM
I'm officially starting my 1st BFL challenge on Monday and can use all the support & advice I can get.
I bought BFL several years ago & read it, but didn't do anything about it. NOW, I'm ready. I'm really tired of beating up on myself time and time again, because I don't have so-called will-power not to eat junk food, etc.
My main question is, how do you stay motivated and know that you're on track? ... If I use the scale, it's not going to reflect that I'm gaining muscle & could be a detriment to my morale. Should I base it on how I feel until I do measurements/body fat testing in a month?
I look forward to posting my profile, measurements, etc. to have accountability. I think it will be a bit nerve wracking though - to feel vulnerable about my weaknesses and how out of shape i've gotten.
Thanks for listening.
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (115 posts) at 02:10 PM
DO NOT USE YOUR SCALE AS A MEANS OF MEASURING PROGRESS!!!!!!!
Remember your past does not equal your future. Just because you tried before and did not succeed does not mean that you will not succeed this time. In fact, I am telling you right now, that this IS the time you are going to succeed! How can I say this so confidently? Because you took the first step and posted on BFL-tracker. These people here are great. Don't be afraid to post, and especially DO NOT be afraid to post just becuase you slipped. You are not going to find any condemnation, because we have ALL had slips here and there along the way. You WILL find love and support as you make this journey of discovery.
As for no will-power to not eat junk food. Let me ask you this...do you have the power to DAILY plan out 6 nutritious meals for six days a week? If the answer is yes, then lack of will power is not a problem. I have found that those times I found myself not eating according to plan, it was because I actually did not have a plan in place for that day.
Keep up the hard work, and remember you CAN do this.
NO EXCUSES - JUST RESULTS
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (115 posts) at 02:12 PM
I almost forgot. A great website with tons of information is Dr. Hussman's site at:
www.hussmanfitness.org
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (39 posts) at 02:15 PM
The first time I did BFL was two years ago (I am doing things different this time) but then I only got on the scale Sunday morning which was before my free day began. I also did measurements then as well. Doing it this way allowed some time for things to happen. If you over obsess you may end up feeling negative because weight can change so much from morning to night and day to day. My advice do it only one time a week!!!! And as far as motivation: If you follow this program for a week you will make a difference and that difference is its own motivation:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1102 posts) at 06:33 PM
Motivated? You and I were similar in that I had the boof for four years before comitting to bfl.
Motivation comes from everywhere, but I read that book many,many times, and looked at the success stories and pictures even more than that.
I spent a considerable amount of time on the mental image of how I would feel, look and have improved my physical performance ( cardio and weights- lol)- that it became and still is my main motivating factor.
Tracker is great for keeping stats, pictures, getting feedback from others, and of course advice, that it too becomes a major motivating source for me.
Lastly, as you become more confident in your ability to positively effect changes in your health and body, you tell more people ( to help them maybe, and to keep accountability high )
Success to You,
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Soefsoef (9 posts) at 08:29 PM
Hi Sandra,
Just sent you a private message with my e-mail address...
Christina A.
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (253 posts) at 03:00 PM
told all their family and friends their goals at the beginning of a challenge?
I've done a lot of thinking and defining of my goals for this next challenge and I have them down (except I'm adding - Do a pullup - Thanks Pixie!) and after talking to some of the Champions at the Expo I'm thinking of doing a mass email to all my family and friends, you guys too, outlining what I'm doing and what I expect to accomplish. It just seems sort of embarassing and I'm being chicken.
Any thoughts?
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (586 posts) at 03:03 PM
uh-uh...not me. people think I'm obsessed as it is.
I'll keep my goals to myself, the reaction would only discourage me....best not to go there.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (464 posts) at 03:12 PM
Yeah, I'm with Agent- I only tell people who I know will be supportivecoz a lot of people arent... however it has been GREAT to let my hubby know.... he really rubbs it in when I mess up (in a sarchastic/funny/supportive way)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (678 posts) at 03:13 PM
I totally think you should tell people. When I did my first challenge and decided to tell people it made me feel like "well, now I've told everyone I guess I better really hit it and prove that I can do this and not quit!" Accountability is HUGE with me!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (270 posts) at 03:16 PM
I think it depends on how supportive your family and friends are known to be. Me, no, I wouldn't do it. It's enough to me that I can be accountable here, and on my blog, and most importantly to myself, and it's a bigger and better surprise when others see what I've done.
But... if your family and friends will support you and cheer you on, and not tell you that you are being obsessed and not try to sabotage your efforts, I say go for it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2430 posts) at 03:24 PM
It's not embarrassing - if you think your family might think you are odd - just email it to us!
I'd happily accept your contract of goals :)
And if you don't stick to them and do that pull up - we'll also come looking for ya! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 03:29 PM
I told people about my challenge and was surprised to find out who had my back. When ever I run into someone who I thought could care less they wanted to know how I was doing.
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (39 posts) at 04:12 PM
I don't talk to people about this except my husband. My mom is convinced I am anorexic as it is (and I am not) I am not ashamed I just don't think people would think it is normal, but then what is normal? After my first challenge (before I was on this board) I was healthier than ever. I thought I looked fantastic at my wedding. Well about four months ago at a family get together I had some relatives tell me "you've gained weight...you look great we were worried about you." WHAT! Okay so one I was healthier before....eating more than ever and they were worried? I was working out lifting wieghts and they were worried? WHAT! And now I've gained weight!! It made me feel like shit. Anyway I didn't go to Christmas and I am back on BFL. I think I looked good and I will again soon. Until then I will keep this on the down low.
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (71 posts) at 04:15 PM
I would not necessarily send it to ALL of your family and friends. I would pick one or two who you think would be supportive. We ALL have family and friends who will knock us down, try to talk you out of it, sabotage (even if they don't realize it), or otherwise make you feel weird about it all.
My plan is to not tell anyone about it yet (my naturally-skinny husband knows but I don't go into any kind of detail even with him) and plan on them being TOTALLY AMAZED at my progress, at which point I will be happy to tell them all about BFL if they are interested.
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (213 posts) at 04:25 PM
I think you should decide who you send it to but don't be afraid to send to someone you KNOW will be supportive. I don't tell most of my family what my goals are because most of the women in my family are obese and seem to have a negative reaction. I don't want to ever rub it in their faces but just be a shining example. I do have some friends and my sister who I tell my goals too cause it does help. And they are VERY supportive. I have a friend who is doing BFL for the 1st time and is doing a GREAT job and she is one I would not tell because she would think I am crazy for wanting my BF as low as I am aiming for. It's all about instinct. Trust your instincts about you are sending it to and then just hit that send button and GO FOR IT!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by grunthumb (85 posts) at 03:18 PM
Has anyone ever attended or known anyone who has? I wanted to go last year but the closest one was OH and this year there is one in Chicago (actually Naperville) and I thought it would be GREAT!!! Also, by May, I can be in better shape and won't have to go with a bag over my head.
:) Just wondering???? Krista
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (464 posts) at 03:23 PM
Never went but want to hear about it if you go! I am a fan of Jen....
Body for Life Forum Message by grunthumb (85 posts) at 03:26 PM
I like the way she makes it sound like it is for the average Joe, or should I say Jolene because it is women only. It's about making cooking, exercising for fun and making health a way of life. She stresses no competition and everyone there is equal no matter what stage of fitness they are in!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (464 posts) at 03:28 PM
I have read that too.... I think it would be a great experience- where was the one in Ohio supposed to be? That would be a reasonable trip for me next year maybe....
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 03:32 PM
This is the Ohio camp 30 min. from downtown.
Central Park Athletic Club
4225 Naperville Road
Lisle, Il 60532
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 03:33 PM
www.GetPhatWithJen.com
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy06BFL (42 posts) at 03:37 PM
I know Mariah Yu went and said it was alot of fun.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 03:44 PM
I think PhatMom's signed up for the one in SF. I think it'd be cool to go...to one close to me.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (605 posts) at 03:52 PM
Reagiesmom the in Ohio is in Dayton. I'm thinking about going.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (20 posts) at 04:33 PM
so is it like..mostly really buff ladies that go? Im thinking i might get laughed right out of there..LOL Sounds like fun though! Anybody who has gone can you tell us what you do all weekend?
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 04:47 PM
I read that it is all fitness levels.
Body for Life Forum Message by FitForGood (41 posts) at 05:34 PM
The Dayton one is just over an hour from here - I didn't realize it was so close! It seems like it would be a great experience.
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (133 posts) at 09:55 PM
I was interested in the Chicago one! If anyone else in the area is interested in going as a group, p.m. and let's get together. I think it would be awesome!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (563 posts) at 10:02 PM
I have a good friend that went-she said is is SOOOOO worth it.
Unfortunatley I just missed the one here in Phoenix-it was last weekend & I couldnt afford it, but Im setting March in San Francisco as a goal. Cant wait to hang out w/ Christie , KANA, and hopefully SHKELLY too.
My friend said that all fitness levels go, not just competitors.
Body for Life Forum Message by PhatMom2006 (aka Bflmom2004) (1078 posts) at 10:44 PM
OMGGGGGGGGGosh Dana...don't get me so excited...yup, I am going, and I am totally excited about it...my girlfriend went, and said all levels go...(thank goodness, cause I am going) and that Jen is awesome, and she really kicks your butt...yea babyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (58 posts) at 03:24 PM
Okay.. so I am a little confused about how many calories one burns per day... just in daily life without excercise...
According to fitday this number is 2k calories.... is that right? For men and women?
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (373 posts) at 03:31 PM
Goto http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/
It will give you your BMR (basal metabolic rate)... the amount of calories you burn just living, breathing, resting, etc. From there, it will let you calculate your daily calorie needs by your BMR and activity level. You can then figure calories needed to lose or gain weight.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (586 posts) at 03:59 PM
fabulous.......this means I can eat 1385 calories everyday and with exercise I'll have a calorie deficit
= weight loss
I just don't count calories---I eat clean and exercise daily then measure
weekly
= fat loss
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1109 posts) at 05:42 PM
This number will be different for everyone. It is best to take a metabolic rate test but you dont have to. Eat clean and eat often and you should be fine
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (135 posts) at 04:56 PM
Bill Phillips Begins New SIRIUS Satellite Radio Show Feb. 6
You Are Invited to Listen Live Online, for FREE, at HayHouseRadio.com and Join the Show by Calling to Ask Your Questions to Bill Phillips LIVE!
Bill Phillips has aligned with HayHouseRadio.com through Lime: Healthy Living with a Twist on SIRIUS Satellite Radio to deliver something NEW to the airwaves: INSPIRATION, Positive Energy, and the Power to Change! His new, hour-long show airs each Monday, beginning Feb. 6 and is called: Transformation Talk with Bill Phillips
"I love the fact that SIRIUS Satellite Radio is open to inspirational programming, and I am very grateful for this opportunity to share the message of Transformation with as many people as I possibly can," Phillips states. "I am also very enthusiastic about partnering with Hay House, both on this new show and on my new book, Transformation: For LIFE and Beyond. I believe Hay House truly 'gets' what the Transformation is all about... the heart and soul of it."
Phillips' new book is due out later this year, as is his long-awaited Transformation television series.
If you would like to join Bill Phillips LIVE for the premiere of Transformation Talk, Feb. 6 on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, channel 114: Healthy Living with a Twist, simulcast live online on Hay House Radio, please visit www.HayHouseRadio.com on Monday, Feb. 6, at 3:00 PM pacific time (6:00 PM eastern time) or tune in then on SIRIUS channel 114. Bill Phillips will give you the toll-free 800 number for you to call in and ask questions at the top of the show.
Sea you there...
JerryBraam
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 04:57 PM
This is exciting!
But oh man, JUST when I signed up for XM radio. Bummer!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 05:00 PM
Hey did you all get the email?
WOW WOW WOW!! Check this out:
"...my new book, Transformation: For LIFE and Beyond."
Plus a television show!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 05:03 PM
I got the e-mail too.....COOOOOOLLLLLL!
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (832 posts) at 05:08 PM
I was just getting ready to start a thread on this...I got the email too! I am excited to hear he is back into doing something!!! I can't wait!
Stef ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (270 posts) at 05:12 PM
Too bad I won't be able to hear it... I don't pay for radio. ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 05:13 PM
me too
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1420 posts) at 05:29 PM
I got the email too!!! I can't wait to hear it!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1109 posts) at 05:43 PM
Sounds awesome
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1606 posts) at 05:51 PM
I didn't get the email can someone send it to me please?
Body for Life Forum Message by Oohlala (31 posts) at 05:52 PM
i want and need his book now!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 06:23 PM
Very cool...I'll be tuning in to ch. 114 if I could pry myself away from Ch. 31 (Radio Margaritaville)!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (430 posts) at 06:36 PM
i just got the email too...i was about to post it but I'm glad I double checked! sounds cool!
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (619 posts) at 07:09 PM
Thanks for the info, Jerry!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (270 posts) at 07:36 PM
Young Guns -- PM me your email address, I'll send it to you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (91 posts) at 08:19 PM
Can you send me the email too at
ngoexcuses@comcast.net
TIA
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 08:56 PM
Bill Phillips Begins New SIRIUS Satellite Radio Show Feb. 6
You Are Invited to Listen Live Online, for FREE, at HayHouseRadio.com and Join the Show by Calling to Ask Your Questions to Bill Phillips LIVE!
Bill Phillips has aligned with HayHouseRadio.com through Lime: Healthy Living with a Twist on SIRIUS Satellite Radio to deliver something NEW to the airwaves: INSPIRATION, Positive Energy, and the Power to Change! His new, hour-long show airs each Monday, beginning Feb. 6 and is called: Transformation Talk with Bill Phillips
Phillips, the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Body-for-LIFE, the original transformation guide, has helped literally millions of people lift their bodies and lives to new heights.
"Today, more than ever, I see a real need for a strong voice of clarity and truth when it comes to making healthy changes for the better. I believe I can help people and that is why I am coming back to offer my experience and insight," Phillips emphasizes.
Bill's insight is a result of real-world experience and having learned countless lessons for life from literally hundreds of thousands of ordinary people who have experienced the transformation to extraordinary real-world heroes through their triumphs over tribulations. "We will all face adversity in life," Phillips explains. "It is how we deal with that adversity that makes us or breaks us. Transformation Talk is about finding the right path and the healthy way to change and evolve... to come through whatever storms we face in life and ascend... to not only make a change, but to make a difference and become an inspiration to others."
Transformation Talk is a new radio-show format, quite the opposite of what SIRIUS has recently become front-page news for, which is the extreme and wild side, represented by the outspoken radio celebrity Howard Stern.
"I love the fact that SIRIUS Satellite Radio is open to inspirational programming, and I am very grateful for this opportunity to share the message of Transformation with as many people as I possibly can," Phillips states. "I am also very enthusiastic about partnering with Hay House, both on this new show and on my new book, Transformation: For LIFE and Beyond. I believe Hay House truly 'gets' what the Transformation is all about... the heart and soul of it."
Phillips' new book is due out later this year, as is his long-awaited Transformation television series.
If you would like to join Bill Phillips LIVE for the premiere of Transformation Talk, Feb. 6 on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, channel 114: Healthy Living with a Twist, simulcast live online on Hay House Radio, please visit www.HayHouseRadio.com on Monday, Feb. 6, at 3:00 PM pacific time (6:00 PM eastern time) or tune in then on SIRIUS channel 114. Bill Phillips will give you the toll-free 800 number for you to call in and ask questions at the top of the show.
You are also invited to be a "contributor" to the new show by sharing your ideas, questions, and/or show topics you would like to see discussed by Bill Phillips on future Transformation Talk programs. You can fax Bill Phillips at 310.278.6340 or mail your letter to him at: Bill Phillips, 2250 Summitridge Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Bill Phillips always appreciates and highly values your thoughts and insight.
**Please feel free to spread the good news about Transformation Talk with Bill Phillips by forwarding this email to friends, family members, coworkers, members of your church, and anyone else whom you know who shares a passion for life, health, and helping others! Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word!
Body for Life Forum Message by guitargoddess (143 posts) at 09:35 PM
LOL well I guess I didn't need to post my email now... It's so cool I wish I had sirius radio. But I'm going to try to tune in online. Hopefully nothing will keep me from it.
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (39 posts) at 05:00 PM
Okay so I am having a crisis. I know I am probably annoying everyone on this board at this point. What can I say I am addicted, on here all the time with an opinion or question. I made a mistake. It is only my day ten so far on BFL (ten days of challenge but I have been doing the workout for 54 days) So I am feeling stronger and more confident-a little. When I did BFL before I lost so much weight I had to buy new clothes ….well I have since had to buy new clothing because my small stuff is too small now. Finally one day my husband was having no more he took me shopping to buy some clothes that fit so I would stop complaining about how nothing fit and I’m so fat and blah blah blah. Well because I was feeling a bit optimistic I thought I would pull out my old small jeans and see how they are on me. Well I think they fit me less than before if that is possible. I can't button them or anything - not even close. I am so nowhere near being able to wear them. I know I jumped the gun it is only day ten but now I feel sooooooooooooooooooo bad? about myself. NEVER do that. I just needed to vent, I just needed support, someone to tell me that of course they don’t fit it’s only day ten. I want them to fit so bad! Please assure me they will fit me in eleven weeks. What if they still don’t fit me!
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (266 posts) at 05:15 PM
Well, if they don't fit you in eleven weeks, then you have really screwed off during your challenge! What if they are too big in 11 weeks? That would be something you could shoot for huh?
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 05:16 PM
I'd tell you, but you already said it. You're right though. It IS only day 10. I'm right there with you on day 10, so don't sweat it. I'm feeling healthier, how about you?
If so, then don't sweat it. The rest will come!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (39 posts) at 05:18 PM
Michiganmike I like the way you think......maybe they will be to big!!! Thats why I like you guys....so positive.
Morpho
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1420 posts) at 05:35 PM
If you stick with the BFL program for the entire 12 weeks you will slip right into those jeans!! Eat Clean! Don't Cheat! Don't miss workouts and cardios! Hit your 10's! Never give up! Give it your all!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by averismommy (228 posts) at 05:39 PM
so you all can see them. I was sent a DVD with a whole bunch of IFO files...VIDEO_TS, VTS_01_0, VTS_02_0, VTS_03_0, VTS_04_0, VTS_05_0 and VTS_06_0. Anyone know how I can make it so you can all see them? Please let me know. They are AWESOME videos.
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (169 posts) at 05:42 PM
i'm sorry - I don't have a clue but would LOVE to see the videos.
p.s. wow - you're such an inspiration. I feel really lucky that I've been able to watch you transform through BFL and on tracker, and then see you on the BFL website as a champion!!
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (83 posts) at 06:11 PM
I have no idea Cheryl but I hope you find out as I would love to see them! If you have any pictures I would love to see those too! I am so happy to see your name here! How are you!!??
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy06BFL (42 posts) at 06:12 PM
I bet Steve Yu would know.
Can't wait to see them!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (145 posts) at 06:15 PM
You need to convert that DVD file to a .AVI, .MOV, or .MPG file.
Unfortunately, I do not know how to do this. It might require special software.
Good Luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by blessedgirl (5 posts) at 06:33 PM
Can you download them to a site like a blog site or something? I dont have one so Im not sure how that works. Maybe Yahoo will let you download it on your home page????
Hope we can figure it out I want to see them too!
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 06:39 PM
I want to see, I want to see, Let me see, Let me see!
Body for Life Forum Message by averismommy (228 posts) at 07:18 PM
Okay....I'm working on it. I'll let you all know if I'm successful. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by averismommy (228 posts) at 09:01 PM
It's only 68% done...and it's 10 o'clock....so I'm off to bed. I'm sure I'll find a way to get this somewhere for everyone to see tomorrow. hugs, cheryl (who is feeling a little bit sad today about the challenge)
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 09:25 PM
Something else to look forward to tomorrow (besides my workout)!! Thanks for sharing these with us, Champ Cheryl.
Body for Life Forum Message by blessedgirl (5 posts) at 09:58 PM
Cheryl, Please dont let not winning get to you! You are seriously a HUGE inspiration to all of us here! You did and are doing AWESOME! You just had a huge high and now it is time for the down side of that high. But it will pass. I know it doesnt help much to hear when you are feeling sad but it is so true. You worked soooo hard and it shows! You are what I strive to be like! ((Hugs)) Carmel
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (500 posts) at 10:51 PM
Cant wait til you get these things up!! Cant wait!! Please dont get down, you are OUR champion - I hope you know that!!
Body for Life Forum Message by eSteve (155 posts) at 11:01 PM
Hey Cheryl,
Looks like you are on your way -- otherwise you can use a program called
VirtualDub Mod...there are probably a bunch of programs that will do it, but this one will. Here's the link to the download:
linky
If you want to you can copy the DVD and mail it to me and I will transcode the files to flash or another format people can download...but I know you are part geek also!
Say hello to Todd for us! We had a great time meeting you guys...
Don't feel sad about the challenge -- you should be so proud of what you've done for yourself - the jacket is priceless...and you now know that if you believe in yourself anything is possible -- so you can just set a 12 week goal that could make you more than a million bucks! Ok, maybe a 14 week goal.
That may not help ease the pain of being so close to a million bucks, but you should use the gift you now have to inspire others...the law of reciprocation will always apply and you will get more back than you ever can imagine.
Talk with ya later!
-Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (135 posts) at 06:27 PM
I hear the last day to enter the "Lifers" BFL Cruise Ticket Give-a-way is...Jan 22nd? What are you waiting for? The odds of wining are fantastic. The last I heard it was 1 in 70?
Also, don't forget about the free drawing for Cruise Tickets from EAS Canada! And several gym chains are giving them away to their members.
Because the ship was almost 100% booked. I thought the last day to make a deposit towards a cruise ticket would have been last week...but a NON-BFLers group (wedding) has cancelled and opened additional cabins!!! So if you have yet to make your $100 deposit and guarantee your place on our BFL Cruise, you do still have a chance.
BTW! I spoke with Aarron Ferguson at the Expo. He asked the cruise & the dates. After speaking awhile, I asked if he had plans to join us in the Bahamas and He said..."I wouldn't miss it for the world mate...Count me in!"
Several additional champs from the Expo are also joining us...
Until Then,
JerryBraam
PS. By count of last week, 211 have reserved. Who here has reserved? Who still "hopes" to...
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 06:37 PM
where do I sign up
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 09:14 PM
Here you go, sixpack:
http://www.jerrybraam.com/cruise/
And LET'S GO EVERYONE!!! THIS IS OUR YEAR!!! LET'S CELEBRATE TOGETHER ON THE CRUISE!!!
(just a little bit excited about this)
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (292 posts) at 09:17 PM
where do I sign up for the Canadian draw?!?
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by jholley (13 posts) at 09:49 PM
Where do you enter? I cant find where to sign up.
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (145 posts) at 09:59 PM
You can sign up here for the BodyforLifers contest:
http://www.bodyforlifers.com/challenge2.htm
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (55 posts) at 06:43 PM
I don't know what is going on. This week, I couldn't do nearly as much weight as last week and the workouts are totally kicking my butt (more than when I first started). My eating hasn't changed and the workout was at the same time of day as the last one. Could it be a hormonal thing since it's that time of month? I am taking l-glutamine after workouts to help recovery. Is there anything else I should be taking that would help give me the strength I seem to be losing?
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (928 posts) at 06:51 PM
You are definitely not the first to experience that. You will have peaks and valleys. Sounds like you are going through a valley. Hormonal issues are definitely going to affect that, as well. Your body is in "double recovery" mode. Listen to your body and take it a bit easier. Hormonal issues make female athletes more susceptible to injury (muscle strains, pulls and tears) from overuse. Work smarter not harder during those times of the month. L-glutamine is good, but rest is paramount!
BIG BULL
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2306 posts) at 07:17 PM
Bull is right. A year later and I still experience the same. Could have something to do with diet as well, ie. higher carbs from one day to the next, water intake.
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (55 posts) at 06:43 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 07:41 PM
yep they are around here somewhere
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 11:46 AM
Hey I am from Texas too and WELCOME, Welcome welcome. Tons of support here! You will love it.
Work hard, workout even HARDER!
-T
Body for Life Forum Message by D-lite (138 posts) at 11:51 AM
Howdy fellow Texan! Tracker is the best and totally a key-element in staying motivated and getting great support! I know you can do it!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by kjsmith (7 posts) at 12:10 PM
This is my first week also. I am on day 4 and it has been o.k. The food is great and I have no problems with that. I started finally getting back into exercising and enjoying it and now I'm sick with a head cold. I had to miss todays work out. I hope I can do it tomorrow.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (424 posts) at 12:12 PM
Hi welcome you will love it here!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (186 posts) at 12:34 PM
Welcome Aboard! You'll definately love it here!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by supergirl (1667 posts) at 12:40 AM
Yes T is right. Great post!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (43 posts) at 01:52 AM
Very well put T.
Nice Post !
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by nico (191 posts) at 07:22 AM
Awome post Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1031 posts) at 07:28 AM
I totally agree with TNT. I was skeptical at first when I started C1. Thank goodness I found the tracker website, as so many people told me to trust the program.
I am SO glad I listened to them. Had I not followed the program by the book, I know my results would not have been so great.
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by WalkingInMyDestiny (4 posts) at 10:35 AM
EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT post Theresa!!!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by David870 (26 posts) at 11:17 AM
Thanks for the post, Teresa. Those were some good comments you made that I needed to read. Tom and I are in Week 2 and we have done pretty good- kept to the meal plans, gone to the gym, etc etc. That really surprised me- I didn't know I "had it in me" to get up at 4:30 in the morning and work out every weekday, but I did.
Oh, and I have decided not to worry about a Week 4 picture. I'm determined to see this first challenge through, regardless of how much progress I see.
We're going to do like you said, too, BTW: just stick to the program like it's written out. Thanks again for that good advice.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flash (780 posts) at 11:40 AM
Great post and so true! When I did C1 I was addicted to BFL message boards and I'd be so disheartened to read about all the ways people were tweaking the program. It made me feel like I wasn't doing enough, or doing it right.
The thing I didn't realize is that the people who were doing the tweaking, either were complete newbies who didn't know what they were talking about, or they were people who had already done several challenges and needed to shake things up a little.
I stuck to the book and I'm SO glad I did. I think it's the best way to do a challenge.
Stick to the book! You won't regret it! :o)
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (71 posts) at 11:59 AM
Thanks Teresa...I'm in week 3 and feeling like a failure because I did not wake up suddenly BUFF this morning! (I expect it every morning, lol)
I needed to read that...
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (46 posts) at 12:22 PM
Great Post! Lots of positive energy! I would like to add: I am listening to a 6CD Set called "the dynamic power of deliberate creation". In my two weeks of listening to it (I play it over and over in my car on my way to/from work) I have never been more focused on my goals and here is what I have learned: We need to focus on our day to day and stop negative thinking (which we do subconsciously). We need to avoid being fearful and/or thinking that we "want or need" but accept our day to day successes. When we say we want or need, we are saying that we don't have it now! On a personal level, this gives me no choice but to be successful when I think for the moment - for the "NOW". If I look to the future and see what it is that I don't yet have, I am creating fear or worry. If I say - I will get there, then my subconcious is telling me that I am presently failing. I win everyday and focus on the now! My focus was strong before I started to listen to this book, but NOW that I am on my second time listening through the CD's I am even more focused and positive in my goals and life in general. That's what keeps me going! I highly suggest this cd set. It's not religous or a self-help - it basically directs you to more positive thinking and avoiding failure through your thought process! I choose to feel good NOW!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flash (780 posts) at 12:50 PM
Great post and so true! When I did C1 I was addicted to BFL message boards and I'd be so disheartened to read about all the ways people were tweaking the program. It made me feel like I wasn't doing enough, or doing it right.
The thing I didn't realize at first is that the people who were doing the tweaking, either were complete newbies who didn't know what they were talking about, or they were people who had already done several challenges and needed to shake things up a little.
I stuck to the book and I'm SO glad I did. I think it's the best way to do your first challenge.
Stick to the book! You won't regret it! :o)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (67 posts) at 04:19 PM
Great post!!!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2306 posts) at 05:26 PM
Very well said Teresa; you've totally put it all into perspective!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kelownamom (11 posts) at 08:49 AM
Exactly what is happening!!!!!! I paid badly for my free day because I've never been in so much pain as I was the morning after. Stomach pains you wouldn't believe.
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (34 posts) at 09:16 AM
Get a box of Lacy LeBeau's Super Dieter's Tea. Completely natural, delicious to drink. I have a cup every few days and it works wonders.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 09:18 AM
my GI doctor recommended Citrucel because of a recent issue caused by being backed up. I have been taking it ever since 1 x per day. Is working great! I would highly recommend it. I also was eating fiber rich foods and drinking enough H2O when I had these issues.
Body for Life Forum Message by 3D (71 posts) at 09:39 AM
I have these issues to. I hate it. You work so hard and your abs look 3 months pregnant!! I have found that the MRP's cause a lot of slowing down to occur! Also, check out your supplemental iron intake. It can cause constipation. This is probably why the shakes are a problem for me. One packet has 50% of the daily requirement. Imagine drinking 2 or 3 a day for days on end!!!! UGH! Good luck! ~Debbie
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (373 posts) at 10:10 AM
Forest Tech hit the nail on the head!!! 2 TBSP flax seed in a smoothie every day or every other day works wonders!!
I have had trouble in this area for years until I discovered the beauty of flax!! Plus, it has MANY, MANY other health benefits.
Get some from your health food store. I store mine, in the seed variety, in an airtight container. I grind my own just before I add it to my smoothie. The shelf life is MUCH, MUCH longer when you buy it and grind it yourself, but you can buy it already ground as Forest Tech said (milled flax).
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (637 posts) at 09:23 PM
This is comical. Not to go into it, but I was experiencing this problem last night. I figured I'd find some guidance on the internet, so I opened my browser and wanted first to check in with Tracker to see what was happening. This thread was at the TOP!! So I just wanted to say thanks for posting, Dawn.
Body for Life Forum Message by nico (191 posts) at 07:28 AM
I was like you at my first trial with cottage cheese and I was not able to eat them. So I started with the 2% and add frozen little fruits as strawberries, raspeberries, blueberries with splenda, which help me eating it. Cottage cheeze mix with Natural peanut better is a good mix for hidding the taste of the cottage cheese as well.
Eventually I did get use to it and lower it to 1% and now I am able to eat it alone. I think it is a question of getting use to the taste which as first is not so great..
Maybe at first, put more frozen fruits into it for hidding the taste of it.
It was the way I did choose to overcome my bitter taste of it. This is so much an helpind food. Just hope you,ll be able to make it, because I do consider it to be a quick fix meals when we are out of preparation.
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (145 posts) at 03:57 PM
To this day, I still can't eat cottage cheese. I don't even bother anymore.
Instead I eat string cheese and cheddar cheese (both reduced-fat). I also do the RTD BFL Chocolate Shakes and BFL Peanut Caramel Bars. I doubt I will ever get burned out on the Peanut Caramel Bars; they are so good. I make sure to only have two of those a week though since they are higher in fat.
When I posed the cottage cheese question before, I learned that you can add lowfat yogurt to lowfat cottage cheese and that becomes a relatively balanced BFL meal. I tried it, but I couldn't get past the consistency of the cottage cheese.
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (39 posts) at 04:22 PM
I love cottage cheese and always have - However, this is suppose to be a life change, a life transformation, something you stick with. If you don't like cottage cheese and force yourself to eat it I am thinking you won't last very long on this type of diet. Only eat things you like!!! Their are plenty of options:)
Body for Life Forum Message by eSteve (155 posts) at 04:31 PM
Cottage cheese taste and texture varies A LOT from one brand to the next. We have tried so many different kinds, and find we really only like eating Kroger brand plain, other brands we might use for protein pancakes or other recipes.
You might try other brands, if you don't like the watery texture, you will find some that are drier, and some that have a more salty taste (which we prefer!).
Although a little high in carbs, you might try Cottage Doubles first, with the fruit stuff -- those are pretty good, but you'll have to graduate to regular lowfat or non fat where you don't have all the sugary fruit on it.
Also, you don't have to have it plain -- if you follow the protein pancake recipe you will not even know there is cottage cheese in it!
Good luck with it!
-Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (75 posts) at 05:17 PM
I use it to make the EFL Golden Pancakes.
Body for Life Forum Message by bigfatpete (1 posts) at 07:33 PM
try it with pinnapples or mixed tropical fruit. I too hated it and first tried it with berries. But I didn't like it till I used pinnapple, and I enjoy it now.
Pete
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (26 posts) at 07:54 PM
A lot of the problem for people is the consistency. Put it in the blender. Takes the chunks away and mixes the fruit, yogurt, peanut butter in well.
I, for one, LOVE cottage cheese. Without it, I'd be lost....
Suzanne
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (124 posts) at 08:53 PM
A greek yogurt called FAGE 0% has no fat and has the same nutritional as fat free cottage cheese. I prefer the texture and taste. I throw fruit in it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kimberlys~BFL~Destiny (4 posts) at 03:48 PM
Ok i have a queston....i am not a big breakfast person ( but have had all six meals every day) My question is, I mixed an Atkins morning start Creamy Strawberry Crisp bar with 1/2 an apple this morning, I am second guessing myself now..I hope and pray this is BFL friendly!?
Bar is high on fat but i really am not getting fat anywhere else except maybe at dinner....
cal 90
fat 10g.
sat fat 4g.
total carb 13g.
fiber 6g.
pro.12 g.
what do you think? I was SOOOO good, i diced the apple and broke up the bar and it tasted like a carmel apple!
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (145 posts) at 03:53 PM
By adding an apple, you added a lot more carbs to the meal, so it became less balanced.
A 3 oz apple with skin equals:
Calories: 46
Fat: 0
Carbs: 12
Protein: 0
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (586 posts) at 03:54 PM
I agree, had you added maybe 1/2 cup cottage cheese it would have been much more balanced
Body for Life Forum Message by Kimberlys~BFL~Destiny (4 posts) at 03:56 PM
*dang it* see i was haveing an Atkins Brain i guess because i was counting it as only 2 "NET" carbs!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kimberlys~BFL~Destiny (4 posts) at 03:58 PM
But i dont like cottage cheese or yogurt :( i wish i did....any other ideas that are quick to add for more pro.?
Body for Life Forum Message by Kimberlys~BFL~Destiny (4 posts) at 04:06 PM
I was thinking, maybe if i blend the cottage cheese and mixed it together i may be able to stomach it :) I will try it next time. if not maybe hard boiled eggs? but how many would i need? Thanks so much for helping!
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (39 posts) at 07:14 AM
Since starting Challenge I have gone on the scale everyday.........this way I can monitor what I eat and how it affects the number. I measure myself once a week and together with the information decide what I need to do differently or the same. I found that before this Challenge in the period that I stopped going on the scale at all is when I gained weight. I do also realize their will be a point during the challenge where the scale will stay the same (you can't keep losing or we would all disappear) I believe some people don't realize that muscle weighs more than fat or that people carry weight differently. We could line up 10 women who all are 125lbs and each would be considerably different in body shape and composition. I also think our minds can really screw us over - Their will always be someone smaller than you....always.
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1109 posts) at 05:22 PM
Come on guys... many people can lower there body fat percentage and gain weight or remain the same weight. Focus on strength, cardio and how you look and feel. The scale can be used by some but should not be used by all.
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (50 posts) at 05:27 PM
It is that stall in the weight lose that happens at around 6 to 8 weeks for me that has contributed to the death of my first 2 challenges. For ME I say throw out the Scale.
Body for Life Forum Message by Scott (5 posts) at 07:51 AM
The before and after photos of the "winners" look pretty suspect. It looks like some of the photos are badly photo shopped with their head on a different body.
You can never get a "clear" look at their face/eyes because of shadows in the "after" pics.
Why would someone take 12 weeks of progress photos with long hair and goat T, then for their final pic dye their hair platinum blonde, and shave their face.
Or take pics with their hair tied back and then take them, hair down permed and highlighted. They just don't look the same.
You have all seen the pics and know what I'm talking about.
I know the program works, but when the pics are kind of ambiguous it makes you say Hmmmm....?
Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (54 posts) at 08:09 AM
Yes its for real. If you don't believe the photos in the BFL book or website believe the photos that real people on this tracker have achieved by looking at their profiles.
What you're forgetting is that those people in the book/website were competing in a worldwide competition and were chosen from hundreds of thousands of participants, so they are going to be the ones who achieved the best transformations. As for shaving and tanning, its normally to bring out the definition. And trust me, if you lost 30lbs of b/f in 12 weeks and see the positive changes it can bring to your life, you'd feel like a haircut and some new clothes too, as you'll feel like a completely different person.
If you don't believe it, you won't achieve it. You can't argue in the face of hundreds of thousands of successful transformations by real people of all ages.
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (832 posts) at 08:11 AM
Do I look the same in my photos? I felt fat and ugly in my befores. As I started to transform my body, my attitude about myself changed. I started feeling better about myself. Changed my hair a little, etc. But let me tell you...it is ME in my photos and it was 12 weeks...guaranteed! I know I was not one of the winners, but my body changed in 12 weeks and my befores and afters are totally, 100% real.
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (54 posts) at 08:12 AM
P.S. On page 118 of Body-For-Life Bill Phillips gives a good answer to the exact same question you just asked.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2430 posts) at 08:17 AM
Course it's real! :) I feel how real it is in every single part of my arms this morning after my UBW.
Ouch!
Body for Life Forum Message by She Bear (54 posts) at 08:36 AM
I know what you mean it just is unbelievable. Having said that I did just meet all the champions at the EXPO and I can truly say they are all real people, with real lives and real difficulties. The just reached down deeper than most.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 08:44 AM
Yea some even want a new hair color too lol even if it does not turn out so great I did the platinum blonde thing but I did not shave my face I swear! LMAO.
No it's real... I agree with Tai I feel it everyday now. I also feel it when I try to eat bad. I feel it mentally and physically. Oh yea the transformation is real! From the physical to the mental.
Try it out for 12 weeks then tell me how you feel? ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 08:44 AM
I understand what you are saying. If you ONLY look at the pictures that are printed on the covers of the BFL book...some of them look strange. I agree.
However, once I found this site and saw "real" pictures of people....that is with backgrounds in their bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms. People wearing underwear or boxers--just for a starting point. People without makeup and looking raw. Then seeing 12 week pictures posted, usually with the same settings and a completly different person!
Check out go4steffie pics. She is right. You can tell the difference in her smile!
Good Luck
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (792 posts) at 08:46 AM
oh....to add for Stef.....I don't think you looked "fat and ugly" in your before pictures.....but you can tell on your face that you FEEL much better! ;)
Also, look at jshelton. Same person....WORLD of difference.
There are so many positive changes here. Search around. This is real.
Body for Life Forum Message by Scott (5 posts) at 02:01 PM
Sorry if I sparked a nerve with some of you. Perhaps I should re-word my statement and say "It's unbelievable, the results acheived." Everyone looks awesome.
I'm in my 3rd week and feel great. The mental fight to push harder and stay focused is the real challenge for me.
Thanks for your replies and support.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (270 posts) at 02:11 PM
Believe it, baby! Once you start to feel great about yourself, you start making other changes in your life. For me, after my first challenge, I cut my hair, lost my glasses and got contacts, and dumped my boyfriend, lol (note: he needed to have been dumped long before then). I've also changed a lot about how I dress, and can't even stand to see the shape of the clothes I used to wear. Now it's all about showing off my curves, even though I still have a bunch of them in the wrong places. :/
BFL is absolutely for real. Good luck in your challenge!
Jess
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1231 posts) at 02:31 PM
I don't think you struck a nerve with any of us ;-) We understood where you were coming from.
Thats awesome your feeling so good. Just wait in the coming weeks your outside is gonna start to catch up with the way you feel on the inside and your gonna go OMG this is soooooo awesome. Keep up the mental battle. BELIEVE that one of those pictures will be you!
As one of my fav. champs Tracy says:
What the mind believes, the body will achieve!
Body for Life Forum Message by LincolnJenn (37 posts) at 02:40 PM
Scott,
You also need to take note that some people did more than one 12 week challenge in order to achieve those results. If you read the personal stories you will see how many challenges it took them to get into great shape!
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (832 posts) at 10:57 AM
I am going to start making it for my kids. They drink hot chocolate like crazy in the winter....I am going to switch their sugary SWISS~MISS for 100%Whey....they will never know the difference. I may even let them have a few marshmallows in it! LOL
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by kjsmith (7 posts) at 12:23 PM
I tried the Italian Beef and it was wonderful. I substituted the Au Jus with Campbell's French Onion Soup. It's low fat!! My husband and daughter even liked it!!
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (434 posts) at 10:16 AM
Hi! I have been craving ice cream. So the other day I made up a strawberry myoplex shake with light soy milk. Blended it and got it nice and thick and frothy. Put it in the freezer until later that night. It was "ok", but certainly not great. It had more of a crystaly texture than ice cream. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make the texture creamier and more like ice cream?
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (71 posts) at 12:02 PM
Maybe try making pudding with protein powder and freezing that? I think the recipe in the EFL book for protein pudding is 2 scoops of protein powder, 1 or 2 cups of skim milk (not sure) and 1/2 packet of a 4 serving box of sugar free pudding mix. The consistency might be better that way...hmmm...maybe I will try it...
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by kjsmith (7 posts) at 12:32 PM
My husband hates cottage cheese, so I have been trying to disguise it. The following recipe is super easy and very good. I feel like I'm cheating when I eat it.
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2 tsp of sugar free cheese cake pudding
1 tsp of fat free sour cream
1 tbsp of low fat milk
Put the above ingrediants in a food processor or blender until mixture is creamy. You can also add 2 tsp of crushed graham cracker on top. I don't know if the graham crackers are considered BFL, but the nutritional info on the box states that there's 2 grms of fat per 2 tbsp. I don't the the 2 tsps have much.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1606 posts) at 12:42 PM
you should try the EFL cheesecake mmmmmmm to die for. Also the golden pancakes from EFL are a delicious cottage cheese disguise.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (536 posts) at 12:57 PM
Young Guns? did you just say "to die for"????
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (298 posts) at 04:21 PM
Refresh your browser after you update it. I had the same problem