Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 07:29 AM
made these again.....added the protein powder & substituted the butter with applesauce
it turned out to be more like peasnut butter cake rather than cookies doing it this way....still very good though.
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 01:37 PM
Yum Yum Yum! Can't wait to try it.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 01:44 PM
keep in mind that they will be more cake like with the adjusted recipe.
cutting out the butter has got to be the deciding factor in that.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 02:25 PM
I have found cooking with Splenda makes my cookies cake-like. Just regular kind (not BFL frindly)...just using splenda for the sugar.
I have tried several different things trying to get my cookies doughy, but when I use Splenda...they are also cake-like.
Not that I have baked cookies recently....but over the summer I was DETERMINED to figure it out and never could.
I love using Splenda in place of sugar. I don't buy sugar anymore.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 02:40 PM
I used it to make the banana bread (on the recipe site) and the package tells you to cut the sugar in half.....it was still so sweet that I couldn't eat it.
ofcourse, my husband and my son had no problems putting it away
Body for Life Forum Message by Myintencity (15 posts) at 12:42 PM
Im right there too, but all I could think of when I read your post was that seen from the Wizard of Oz where Dorothy splashed the witch with water...Man, I'm punchy! -FINISH STRONG-
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy (34 posts) at 12:48 PM
Just took a peek at your profile pics. You really are transforming! Awesome work so far! Stay strong!
~ Jenn
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 01:22 PM
WOW- What an awesome post! You are why so many people decide to do this. What excitement, what motivation. When you get in the right mindset, you can achieve anything. Looks like you've realized that. You deserve all of the rewards that come with this hard work. Please, please keep us posted on your continued success. I want to see you shine through the holidays! Keep it up!
Body for Life Forum Message by Myintencity (15 posts) at 01:49 PM
I've been taking One A Day Carb Smart Multis for a few months now. I can't get specific or technical but between my Jack Lallane Power Juicer and one tablet twice a day I'm running on all cylinders. It is my understanding that with the relatively lower nutrient content of the food we eat(compared to several years ago), fruits and vegetables in particular, quality multis are essential.
Body for Life Forum Message by Myintencity (15 posts) at 01:56 PM
...multivitamins require multiminerals in order to work properly.
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (55 posts) at 01:58 PM
Take a multivitamin . . . period. If you don't need some of the nutrients you'll simply deposit them in the toilet when you go #1.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 02:04 PM
I think they are all pretty good.
My sister and her husband LOVE the Mega Men's/Women's from GNC. I have heard good reviews. Never tried it myself. I always find myself at Wal-mart when I need a multi.
I take a prenatal (just for the added folic acid and out of habit from so many years) and have tried a multi from Olay.
I think many of them are created somewhat equal. Some have more minerals/vitamins than others....but overall I think you are better with one than without.
Hope that helps.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 02:08 PM
I found a multi-vitamin made especially for ACTIVE Adults......we qualify.
so, that's what I take. I have also added MILLED flax Seed to my protein shakes once a day (2 TBSP).
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 01:35 PM
I just read your profile and saw that yesterday was your birthday. What a wonderful present you have given yourself. Best wishes! -Jen
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 01:38 PM
Oops- I posted this in the wrong forum. Sorry!
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (2 posts) at 06:25 PM
Does anyone eat five meals a day instead of 6? also how many hours is everyone taking in between meals?
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (291 posts) at 06:39 PM
I do 5 or 6 depending on what time I get up in the mornings and how busy my schedule is that day. If the meals are small I usually get in 6 meals a day. I take about 2-2 1/2 hours between meals.
Take care. Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (176 posts) at 09:44 PM
So I'm ashamed to have not met one of my goals - - looking totally buff for my upcomign Christmas party! I wanted to look so hot! I'm wearing the cutest little black dress that hugs in all the right places, and actually hides some undersirable places! The problem comes in with the fact that it's strapless and sleeveless, leaving my not-so-buff arms EXPOSED!!!
So I'm desperate... my party is in 10 days... I know BFL works in 12 weeks. I do believe it. But I've only got 10 days. In the next ten days, I'm starting Hydroxycut, going crazy with cardio, bicep curls, tricep extensions... Again, I'm desperate! So desperate to lose 10 pounds in 10 days that I'm SERIOUSLY considering....dum,dum,dum...
the cabbage soup diet!! (taking shelter for the backlash that I know will come!!!) ;-)
I know it's not a healthy lifestyle or diet, but it's only 10 days! I've read that I can drop 10 pounds in that long with this crazy diet! I guess I'm here to ask for permission - just this once - in a desperate crunch - is the cabbage soup diet ok???? After the party, I can get back on track with BFL.
Any thoughts???
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (176 posts) at 09:45 PM
So I'm ashamed to have not met one of my goals - - looking totally buff for my upcomign Christmas party! I wanted to look so hot! I'm wearing the cutest little black dress that hugs in all the right places, and actually hides some undersirable places! The problem comes in with the fact that it's strapless and sleeveless, leaving my not-so-buff arms EXPOSED!!!
So I'm desperate... my party is in 10 days... I know BFL works in 12 weeks. I do believe it. But I've only got 10 days. In the next ten days, I'm starting Hydroxycut, going crazy with cardio, bicep curls, tricep extensions... Again, I'm desperate! So desperate to lose 10 pounds in 10 days that I'm SERIOUSLY considering....dum,dum,dum...
the cabbage soup diet!! (taking shelter for the backlash that I know will come!!!) ;-)
I know it's not a healthy lifestyle or diet, but it's only 10 days! I've read that I can drop 10 pounds in that long with this crazy diet! I guess I'm here to ask for permission - just this once - in a desperate crunch - is the cabbage soup diet ok???? After the party, I can get back on track with BFL.
Any thoughts???
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (515 posts) at 10:16 PM
JMO
I have tried them all, cabbage diets being one of them...and I can tell you that you will not see the difference you are looking for by doing the cabbage diet. You will lose pounds on the scale, but it will only be in water weight, and will not have much of a visual difference whatsoever. If you really want to see any progress in the next 10 days, stay with the BFL diet, put more into your workouts. Think you've hit your 10? Try for 12! Up your weights, get all of your reps in! By the time you are on your last 12 rep, and you can only get out 10 reps, then you have hit your 10! On cardio...push yourself harder than ever before. Think you've pushed hard enough? Push again till you could not possibly go any further. Why starve yourself for the next 10 days, lose scale weight, and still have those flabby arms? You can do this without resorting to the cabbage diet! Give it all you've got, and then some! I KNOW you can do it!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 10:26 PM
I agree with DreamCatcher that the cabbage soup diet is not the way to go. The beauty of BFL is that it is a lifestyle change and not a quick fix however... don't anyone shoot me... I'm not condoning this... if you want to drop water weight quickly, you can do what many of the contestants do about a week or so before their photo shoots at week 12. EAS has instructions on how to do it as they fax them to contestant when they near the end and want to look "ripped" for their photos. I'm sorry to say it won't tone your arms, though. You need to build the muscle for that. But- for a temporary water shed, cut out all of your carbs and ALL, I mean ALL of your sodium. Scrub those chicken breasts under water and boil them! YUK- I know but you sound like you're ready for the torture. Start drinking water like crazy. I mean become a reverse drinking fountain. A gallon or two a day. When you get a day and a half from your party, cut back on your water- practically cut it out all together. I mean only a cup or two total the day before and only sips the day of. You'll continue to run to the bathroom every 15 minutes but you should be able to flush it from your system. This is basically what bodybuilders do to get the ripped look for a show. I'd also say that before you put that dress on, pump up. The pump won't last long but at least when you make your grand entrance, you'll look your fullest. You can call EAS for specific instructions. This is just the basics for how it works. And then, after the party... quit the nonsense and get back to BFL which really WORKS! Good luck! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (37 posts) at 10:51 PM
Ditto.
Stick with BFL. If you want to cut down on come of your carbs, like bread that can help. You could end up sick for your party if you do the cabbage thing. Don't do it to yourself!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 10:53 PM
you would be better off starving.
I agre with everyone else here.
Check your diet. Make sure you are eating the right foods.
Add some cardio. Challenge yourself to REALLY reach for tens.
And most important.....RELAX. Weight is NOT going to come off when you are stressed about it.
You will look great with or without the 10lb loss. Just make sure you FEEL great at that party. That is all people are going to notice anyway!
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (131 posts) at 10:54 PM
I did the cabbage soup diet once. I was stuck on the toilet all day lol. I wouldn't do it. Stick to BFL.
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (176 posts) at 11:27 PM
LOL LeoGirl - - - I wondered about that!! Thanks for the words of advice and encouragement guys. I really do appreciate it. I think I will do as you have suggested and push myself past my 10s - - yikes! I am also going to contact EAS about this photo shoot prep. You're right, I am more than willing to boil my chicken if it means looking ripped for the party. That, and curls, extensions, kick-backs...I need more time!
...breathing...trying to relax so the weight will come off!!
Thanks again guys!
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (50 posts) at 11:54 PM
Don't do it! Think long term. There will always be another Christmas, and every time we do not eat the right foods at the right times in the right amounts, and go days eating soup...ask anyone, you will loose muscle not fat and when that party is over the battle to loose the fat stored will be tougher to endure. Don't be hard on yourself. Arrive to the party energized, healthy and confident you know you are doing the best thing possible for yourself following BFL.
Body for Life Forum Message by RdNk Grl ( JEANNIE ) (3 posts) at 08:58 PM
I was actually looking forward to seeing any discussions on the topic, since everyone has started the BFL. Are any of you expercincing a change in your sex drive?
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 09:22 PM
RdNkGrl - Well I know that lifting changes your hormones and all.. but yes, my body is willing to throw a nice long party, but my can of silly string is empty. Anyone else?
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 09:29 PM
wow, can't believe I missed the post the first time around!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 02:26 PM
I love that song!! It's very moving. Thanks for providing the lyrics.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 07:22 AM
everyone who has availability in the free world
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 07:30 AM
Hey Kev, Can I get a signed autograph picture of that pose when you come to South Cakalaki??? Oh wait, better yet...can you model that box for me in person??? ;-D (LOL)
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (559 posts) at 07:48 AM
Hey that's gives me an idea....
Ok set the scene...
Kmachate runnning down a beach slow motion, with nothing but his box of Myoplex ;)
Hell we could make millions on videos, and posters alone! We will be so rich we could buy a set of boobies for every gal on Tracker!
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 07:52 AM
it's a win-win situation
Kev could get some kinda contract outta this (could be with Playgirl)
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (533 posts) at 08:34 AM
You get me the job, I'll do the dirty work. 'kay?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 08:38 AM
Hey GetNFit, I will send Ray a text message today on his cell and tell him that he needs to step up! He is in training and not online a lot lately so I will fill him in! Hopefully we can get that pic from him! ;P
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 11:49 AM
So I told Ray I would be his photographer if he needs one...he doesn't think I will do it! Boy is he wrong!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 12:18 PM
Oh Mellie.....Im soooooo envious!!!!! If I need to fly to NM just let me know, I can hold the light or something! LOL ;->
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (357 posts) at 12:23 PM
hey hey hey...this is the Kmachate is a whore thread!!!
You girls are gonna have to move your chit chat out to the hallway.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 12:24 PM
LOL GetNfit...I did a new post to help encourage Ray to do the shot! Make sure you put in your two cents!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (533 posts) at 11:51 PM
Yes, this is about me whoring.
NOw line 'em up & move 'em along...
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1894 posts) at 04:34 AM
looking so very obviously heterosexual
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (533 posts) at 05:14 AM
(how hard is it to count to five, people?)
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (180 posts) at 05:32 AM
(jeez I'm lost and I think the story is doomed! LOL)
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (357 posts) at 07:35 AM
That was when he declared...
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (10 posts) at 08:00 AM
the British are coming!!! So
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (75 posts) at 08:08 AM
We all ducked behind....
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (533 posts) at 08:33 AM
some idiot that couldn't count
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (357 posts) at 11:08 AM
This was our opportunity to
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (254 posts) at 11:10 AM
see guts spewing across the
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 11:12 AM
spy her spreading those silky
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (321 posts) at 11:24 AM
Union Jacks and Yorkshire puddings
*winks at SportyGirl*
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 01:29 PM
Suddenly, a new thought erupted
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (180 posts) at 01:35 PM
what if...
Body for Life Forum Message by J Parker (3 posts) at 01:42 PM
BFL never came into existence?
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 02:20 PM
say it isn't so Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (357 posts) at 04:22 PM
Its so, Tiger can't count
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (254 posts) at 04:25 PM
because he has to learn
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 06:31 PM
what four inches really looks
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 06:49 PM
like. In the real world
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 06:52 PM
we often call those little
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 06:53 PM
measurements milimeters. Making it seem
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:17 PM
difficult to distinguish between a
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 07:21 PM
big one, and a small.
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:24 PM
Regaining his thoughts, he quickly
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (357 posts) at 08:45 PM
sets fires to his only
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 09:27 PM
set of after pictures of:
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1894 posts) at 04:46 AM
Can'tStopMe - Standard Poodle (dark hair of course) - carries herself proudly, very active, intelligent, she has about her an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to herself.
Body for Life Forum Message by Chachi (217 posts) at 07:08 AM
PUPPY POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cmon Keep PUNCHIN!!!
Chachi :)
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 07:27 AM
Hey....what about me?
;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (357 posts) at 03:18 PM
you were doin' great til ya hit peculiar.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1894 posts) at 03:27 PM
LOL - I just copied a description; the peculiar part was interesting so I took it. I was hoping YOU would be able to explain that!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 03:29 PM
This is great! Do me, do me!!!
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by Karla (416 posts) at 03:45 PM
Just read about my dog...Thanks Tracey! I rather like that description. :)))
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (50 posts) at 01:46 AM
Thank you very much for posting this information here Tracy!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 07:28 AM
Carole look absolutely beautiful!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dorene (4 posts) at 07:39 AM
WOW!!! New here...Tracy who is Carole? What is her weight height and BF? She is my GOAL. Thanx for sharing
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Fit (320 posts) at 08:01 AM
Dorene, you can view Carole's profile by searching profiles using cfingram. She's what MANY of us aspire to be!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (50 posts) at 01:49 AM
Where are you from, Young Guns? Are you in Vancouver or TO?
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:50 PM
going there now... 8:49 funny indiana time
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1613 posts) at 12:20 AM
Happy Birthday!
Hope you have a great time and you have my permission to have an extra slice of the EFL cheesecake!
32? Gee, I think I remember that long ago... That's back when I was just a young fart!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (321 posts) at 02:34 AM
Happy Birthday, you melting BFL marvel!
Love,
Persephone
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1894 posts) at 04:26 AM
Happy belated Birthday!
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by Chachi (217 posts) at 07:10 AM
Thanks Every ONE!!!!! It is a blessing to be 32 and feeling this great!
Keep Punchin
SCRAPPY DOO! "Puppeeeeeee Powerr!!!!!"
Chachi!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 07:20 AM
I missed wishing you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY????????
Sorry!....BUT HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by TracyJeffries (1268 posts) at 08:42 AM
Happy Birthday!!!
Have a GREAT day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 08:47 AM
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Chachi, Happy Birthday to you....and many more!
Make it a great day!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 08:49 AM
Happy 32nd! Make this year your best ever.
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (48 posts) at 07:43 AM
I'm in a similar position at work. I have a coworker who's seriously overweight and has the fun accompanying issues. In particular he has a bad knee.
He's prickly on this issue, wants to change but is convinced he can't. I've been slowly bringing him information that can help him make a decision. I started printing out profiles of past champs who have lost a ton of weight. I just happen to leave them out on the counter at work. :)
If you've successfully transformed, remember that this coworker has never seen you fat and unhappy. So as far as she's concerned you are just another "skinny chick" trying to tell her to lose weight.
My best tool in convincing people this is possible isn't my before and after pix, it's my old drivers license. I'm literally not the same person in that shot. For some reason that crappy head shot is a better credential than my photos.
Don't forget to bring your copy of BFL to work with you and leave it sitting around casually. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (313 posts) at 08:33 AM
Thanks for the great ideas. I really like this girl, I think she will be fun to work with. Just sad to see her bash herself!
I will give all these ideas a shot, it will be fun to show her how great tracker is! :)
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 06:25 AM
Looking for advice about acupuncture for my fibromyalgia which is located in my lower back and hips. Anyone have any experience with this good/bad? I've tried many other things with limited success, and I'm willing to try about anything at this point. My workouts are being seriously affected by this problem. Thanks in advance.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 02:26 PM
Just checking in on my own thread.....any help??? Please????
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 02:36 PM
Sorry, I haven't had any experience with it.
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (58 posts) at 02:38 PM
Hmmm. That's a unique location for fibrositis. It's usually around the backs of the shoulders and neck area. And sometimes in the thoracic spine. Have you investigated it medically to be sure that is the problem? Sounds kind of like it could be something like spondylolisthesis or spondyloslysis or spinal stenosis or even discogenic. I have little experience with acupuncture, though I have tried some of the spray and stretch kind of therapy, along with ontopheresis for the fibrosis in my shoulderjoint from a joint infection, and it worked fairly well? There's always Oxycontin I guess! Though it might make workouts quite interesting as well! I'd see what an orthopod has to say I guess.
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (101 posts) at 02:43 PM
I would suggest finding one in your area, or obtain a referral from another source-maybe call some chiroproctic offices-for a referral and make a consultation appointment to discuss your condition. Good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (955 posts) at 02:51 PM
I've had accupuncture but for headaches. It helped but didn't cure them. My neck is less stiff than it used to be but I still get headaches. I have heard it works wonders for most people though. Worth a try. I kind of liked it.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 02:51 PM
Thanks everyone. Mike, I PM'd you buddy.
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (48 posts) at 07:47 AM
...have you gone through?
I've had 12 copies of the book. You see I have this nasty habit of giving mine to others. Coworkers will come up to me, comment on the challenge, ask questions. They start asking enough that I loan out my copy of the book. When they complain that it sounds great but they can't afford it right now I give them mine.
That's always good for a double-take. They say, "well I can't" I say, do you want to make a change? Yes!, Then take the book and loose the excuse. When you are done, all I ask is that you pass it on to someone else who may gain value from it.
So how many of you have given away your copy of BFL? Or am I just nuts?
Body for Life Forum Message by pancyprus (64 posts) at 07:59 AM
The greatest gift you could give to your fellow man is to put him on the "right" path whether thats physical (body for life) or spiritual (maybe to embrace his faith) so i applaud you.
I have given around 20 away since 1999.
God Bless from Cyprus
Pan
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 08:26 AM
I am new to the program and still using mine but I have sent 5 others in the past week to the bookstore to get one. Too bad there isn't some sort of volume discount!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (842 posts) at 10:40 AM
I have one book I will Never lend, bought another one for Step Daughter& Step son in law, and a third book which I do lend out, with the provisio tthey return it to me, so I can lend to another.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (18 posts) at 10:53 AM
i downloaded the Ebook online. I want to get the real one now though. It worked to get me started as long as i didn't mind looking at a comp screen to read it ;)
I have sent it to others to get them going. But this way I still have a copy too.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 10:54 AM
I have three that are out revolving around. I may never get them back, but I'm glad because that's the point! I also have one very special one that I am afraid to loan out. I had the privilege of handing it to Porter for his signature in October. Stupid me forgot a pen and just handed him my book all googly-eyed. Thank goodness the gym we were at had a pen lying around.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1894 posts) at 11:03 AM
How much are these books costing you people??????? Thats alot of money!!!! Here in Canada I believe the cost is around $40 from a bookstore. How much money have you actually spent???? Seems very generous but very expensive too.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (254 posts) at 11:06 AM
I gave away two. Each time I replaced it , it has cost me more $$$ to get it again.
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 11:09 AM
I bought mine used from Amazon. I resell them cheaper then the new ones would have cost these people. Counting shipping I can get them for $6, and sell them for $10.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 11:16 AM
I was given one copy originally, and then I bought two off Ebay. I think I paid around $10 a piece including shipping. Side note....I also got Shawn Phillips' ABSolution off Ebay for $5 including shipping. The pictures of Shawn alone were worth the $5. It's a great book too.
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (106 posts) at 11:51 AM
I had three BFL books so far.
I gave away two.
I still have the first one but it is falling apart.
Larry
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (48 posts) at 03:54 PM
It's cost me $25 a pop when I give them away.
The bigger question is- what do I get back. And I can't put a dollar amount on that.
Every single person I give this book to is worse of then I am- no matter their financial status.
Why? They are not living their dream. How on earth do you put a dollar amount on that?
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 04:29 PM
Where is the Ebook version?
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (18 posts) at 07:09 PM
I got it off of limewire. It took a long time to DL. But you can buy it on ebay for about $3 for the rights to DownLoad it. I was about to do that when I figured i would try the P2P first. I got lucky. If I send it through MSN messenger it only takes about half hour to send it to friends.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 12:22 PM
I let Ray know that there are a number of us out there that are anxiously awaiting him to do a similar pose as Kmachate and his Myoplex box so, lets get a show of hands on just who is really interested and I will make sure Ray reads this thread for encouragement!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 12:27 PM
ME ME ME! I've seen him in person...WHOA. Ray, you need to go AWOL on that training and get back here quick. You've got important things to attend to!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 02:36 PM
Yep ladies, we've had the privilage of seeing Mr. George in person and he is one hottie-tottie!!!!!
Hmmmmm...here's an idea...have him and Kevin pose together! Owwwwwww!!!!!!! Every woman's fantasy!!!!!
;->
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 02:40 PM
oh wait....or is that just MY fantasy???? LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 02:44 PM
Oh no, its not just your fantasy....I think Ray, Kevin and amodellayer (don't know his real name)need to pose together....talk about a FANTASY!!!! Yummy!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 02:48 PM
ladies, ladies......please.
back it up a little, your gonna scare those poor men off behaving like this.
And Mellie.....how did you know who my 3 favorite BFL sex kittens are (Kev, Rageo, amodellawyer)?
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 02:49 PM
have ya'll seen "JarHead".....well, there's a scene in the movie...it's during christmas time and their having a party
Jake Gellenhall is dancing around with nothing but a SANTA HAT on (both heads)
that's the picture we need of you guys
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 02:50 PM
thanks for spelling it right...I just re-read my post I spelled lawyer - layer...duh! I think they are every ladies favorite sex kittens....meeeeoooww! I'm purring!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 02:51 PM
Hell Yeah I saw that! I was dyin'!!!! I love the scene with him and his girlfriend in the bedroom...up against the wall....I think you remember don't you?
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 02:54 PM
ofcourse....my other favorite scene.
great movie.....I really want to see "Walk the Line" this weekend.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 02:55 PM
Me too!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (254 posts) at 02:56 PM
ME ME ME. I'll take all three.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:02 PM
I'm trying like hell to join the "I KISSED RAYGEO" club since he is the only one of the 3 I can get my hands on!(Or should I say lips!)
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:09 PM
nah, go ahead....say hands
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:11 PM
How about both?
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 03:32 PM
My ears were burning...now I know why. My name's Dustin if anyone's interested and I just wanted to know why Ray gets to have all the kissing fun?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:34 PM
For the record...I wish I could get my hands (oh yeah) on amodellawyer too! Do you think he will be coming to Albuquerque any time soon...say a business trip?????
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:37 PM
Atlanta is alot more fun than Albuquerque
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 03:38 PM
LOVED Jarhead!!! Im not even going to admit out loud what my favorite scene was. Next paragraph.
Hmmmm, Im just sitting here thinking about the famous BFL Trio! Geesh...I have to stop daydreaming and get back to work!!!
Now Mellie, Im not sure if Ray informed you, but he does have a fan club! *cough* I am the President ya know!! I believe Super Girl was appointed Vice President. So you can be Secretary or Treasurer if you'd like! ;-> tee hee
Im so glad these guys have a great sense of humor and a larger ego because they absolutely love this stuff!!!!
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 03:39 PM
Well Dustin, since I was the 1st to kiss Ray, maybe I should stick with that trend and be the 1st to kiss you! Think you girlfriend would mind? LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:39 PM
Hey Ellen, BACK OFF SISTER...He's mine!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:40 PM
biatch............bring it on
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:40 PM
Ohhhh. I will be the Secretary....Secretarys have tons of fun and do dirty things with their bosses...so Ray will be my boss!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:41 PM
What did you call me!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:42 PM
Cat Fight!!! You and me string bikini's - mud pit - right now!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:42 PM
oh, sorry.....forgot to say "HI Dustin"
I suppose we should aknowledge his presence
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 03:42 PM
Ummmm Mellie, hate to bust your bubble, but I'll be your boss. Im the Prez remember!!! And for the record, your cute, but I aint kissin' you! ROFLMAO
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 03:43 PM
Dustin honey, we'll call you anything you want!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:44 PM
that's right....I called you a
B-I-A-T-C-H (got it?)
my bikini's at home (don't need it to kick your ass anyway)
where's the Mud Pit?
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:44 PM
as long as you call him for the cat-fight
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 03:45 PM
Oh boy....you chicks are a hooot!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 03:45 PM
Mellie said:
Cat Fight!!! You and me string bikini's - mud pit - right now!!!!
I will certainly come to Alburquerque for that!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:46 PM
Ok fine Robin, burst my bubble why don't ya.....Im still thinking up a whole porno scenario in my head with these guys, now leave me alone and let me be at peace with my fantasy!
Oh yeah, and HI Dustin! ~~~she said in her sexiest voice batting her eyelashes and giving a wink!~~~
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 03:46 PM
Dustin, here kitty kitty!!!! MEOW!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:48 PM
Yeah Baby! Dustin's in for the cat fight...hey Dustin, I need a little help tying my bikini in the back, can you give me a hand....oooops! I dropped it, here let me bend over and pick it up for you!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 03:49 PM
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:49 PM
wait a minute....this is not funny....this is serious business.
I gotta call Delta, how the hell am I suppose to buy a ticket to Albeqerque (or however the hell ya spell it) during Thanksgiving week.
we gotta put this cat-fight off until after holiday....I'll never get a flight out of Atlanta
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 03:50 PM
Hey Dustin, by any chance are you an attorney who handles sexual harrassment cases? LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:52 PM
it's not harrassment .......
if ya like it
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:53 PM
hey where's Ray & Kevin......so we can get this "quadruplesome (new word) "
under way.
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 03:54 PM
Oh my goodness, you ladies are great! I could take this all day. I can't believe sexual harassment is illegal. Who wouldn't enjoy this?
So who's travelling to Iowa for Thanksgiving?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:55 PM
Ellen you crack me up...its Albuquerque, you were close...SO any-whoooo I ain't scared you name the time and the place and fly your skinny ass down here...I'll be waiting. (Just make sure you let Dustin know in plenty of time so he can get an airline ticket too...oh and Dustin you are MORE than welcome to stay at MY house!!!!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:56 PM
Are you inviting us...hold on I gotta call the airlines!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:56 PM
QUADURPLESOME......I love it! Let's get dirty!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:56 PM
OMG.....she called me skinny
bet your sweet ass I'll call him >:)
I'm sure we can find some place for a "lay-over"
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:58 PM
okay.....we need to pick this up tomorrow.
I gotsta go home now.
(pout, pout) my computer is down at home
so I can only play from work....gotta get paid for something,, right?
The only other thing I'M REAAAAALLLLY
good at ..... well, it's illegal in Georgia to charge for it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 03:59 PM
LOL I love it...you are so devilish...you must be my "parted at birth twin"!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 04:00 PM
We could do that photo shoot while I'm down there...
Just a thought lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:00 PM
Bye Ellen, I leave soon too so you'd better believe we will finish this tomorrow! Later chica
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 04:00 PM
I think we were part of
SEX-tuplet's
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 04:01 PM
Oh my gosh I soooo need to go home, but it's hard to tear myself away from this thread! You girls crack me up!!!
Whew *wiping brow* Im glad to see there is someone out here on Tracker who is just as sexually charged as I am!! Mellie, youve taken the heat off my back! Thanks girly girl!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:01 PM
Oh, Dustin, you are killing me....Ok, Ellen can take the pictures while I make sure you are in the right position, I may need to do some adjusting on the positioning of the box and what not!
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 04:01 PM
hey
Mr. Lawyer.......bring that camera on over here BABY...
I got something for ya :)
see you guys tomorrow.....same bat time,
same bat thread
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:02 PM
Really Robin, I thought you said like 2 hours ago you had to go! You bad girl!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:03 PM
Mr. Lawyer can pose in a tie....that's it....just a tie
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 04:04 PM
Fine, Im going home now!!!
Shall all the Tracker pervs meet back here tomorrow, same time, same place!!!???
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 04:05 PM
A long tie? ...or maybe just a bowtie lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:07 PM
Yes Robin, we shall....do you like the way I got rid of the women....now its just you and me Dustin...you are in serious trouble!
PS, I think I would like a BOWTIE!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 04:08 PM
Trouble? Bring it on! You know there's always someone lurking though
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:09 PM
Damn, you are spoiling my little porn world Im in, why did you have to bring HER up???
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:10 PM
That's ok, she knows I can't touch you (unfortunately) and that its all just good clean (dirty) fun! Right?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:11 PM
Ok, lets keep talking about your "outfits" for the model shoot shall we!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 04:12 PM
Who's HER? Hillary? She doesn't care. She likes it.
I prefer dirty fun
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:14 PM
I prefer dirty too! What else can we dress you in - I guess you can hardly call it dressing you when all we are wanting to do it just the opposite...so what can we barely cover you in.....damn, the thoughts running through my mind!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 04:17 PM
You're insatiable. I need Kevin and Ray to deflect some of this...but then I'd have to share the attention...
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:18 PM
How about we pose you laying on your side in your Santa Hat (please refer to earlier post regarding Jar Head movie) and me over you feeding you a chocolate covered strawberry, the camera lady (that would be Ellen, cuz I want all the fun) snaps the shot as the strawberry goes in your mouth and your tongue slightly touches the strawberry!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:19 PM
Ray??? Kevin??? I almost forgot about them!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 04:19 PM
Dang you people!!
A santa hat! That's all you need Dustin, a santa hat and a smile!!
Hey, maybe we can produce a calendar called "Keep Dust'n". We can feature him in "the hat of the month". He'll wear a different hat for each different month!
Yep...sounds good to me!!!!! Okay...new calendar on the market folks! We'll take cash, check, Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:21 PM
LOL Robin...You still here! I love it...I am laughing hysterically! I love it love it love it!!!!
We all get to pose with Dustin though since we thought of it! Thats our God given right!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 04:22 PM
Dustin, youre going to be our cash cow baybee!!!!! A video!! I'll run the behind the scenes video camera as Mellie and Gym take your pix!!! That will sell like hot cakes!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 04:22 PM
Kevin? Ray? Are you out there? I'm drowning here...
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:23 PM
yeah baybee!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:24 PM
Sorry to tell you this but Ray is in training for like 3 more weeks, so unless Kevin has something to say, you are on your own big boy! (you know what I'm talkin' about when I say big boy, dontcha Robin!!! You've seen the side pics!)
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 04:27 PM
Oh my gosh, I totally snorted when I read that Mel!!!! But heck yeah chick, I know what you be talk'n bout!!!
Oh yea, Dustin, just as an FYI sweetness, Kevin's working!!!
You belong to me and Mel baybee!!!! It's all about you Dustin!!!!!
Dont worry, Mel and I can handle Kev and Ray too! We are multi-talented!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (254 posts) at 04:29 PM
Why should you two have all the fun? I want a piece of the action.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:30 PM
LOL, I totally going to get in trouble here! I am at work and you are cracking me up! This little peaceful quiet office and I'm over hear having a BLAST! They must wonder what's up! I loved that FYI Sweetness...Girl I like your style!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:31 PM
Saaaaa-weeet! We have another little lady for ya Dustin! The question now is can YOU handle it?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:32 PM
Oh Dustin...where are you....you can run but you cant hide that fine ass!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 04:32 PM
...counting the minutes until 5pm. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. I can't handle you crazy women. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (254 posts) at 04:33 PM
His little green light is out. He's gone.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:34 PM
Oh come on, we are harmless....really! Don't be scared, we only bite if you say PLEASE!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (254 posts) at 04:34 PM
gotta go home and smoke a cigerette
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 04:37 PM
I'm still here, but I do need to get SOMETHING done before 5pm. I heard about you, Mellie, you're far from harmless. lol
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 04:37 PM
And we'll only bite in the places you request!!!
;->
Would I be really terrible if I said we only use teeth if you like that???
Yeah, that would be really bad!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 04:38 PM
...oh wait...wasnt I going home????
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:38 PM
I'm growling a sexy growl!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (254 posts) at 04:39 PM
Sure you're working.
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 04:40 PM
Ok I really have to go. You ladies are great. I'll check back later. Don't talk about me while I'm gone.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (113 posts) at 04:40 PM
I am going home too..for reals though! Hey Ray, sorry we got a bit side tracked here.....you know I want you the most...remember our Basement Jaxx theme song?
I wanna undress you
I wanna caress you
Don't wanna be coy
Its time to GET ME OFF!
Well, Im hearing it in my head right now and thinking of you! You will always be my number one boy toy!!!!
Talk to you all tomorrow! Harmless, shy and innocent one signing out!
Melissa
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (262 posts) at 09:43 PM
Whoo Hoo! Wendy, I'm glad you sent me this thread. Forget about that myoplex box, Ray needs to do a condom ad. Maybe he can get eSteve to put it into video on his website. I would be glad to preview it for all of you guys.
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (533 posts) at 11:48 PM
Good lord, I go earn a buck or two and come back to THIS?
Here's my dilemma..
Why the HELL don't I get this kind of attention in person???
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (1894 posts) at 03:25 PM
Here in Canada Thanksgiving is in October. Its a big family dinner, turkey, ham, the trimmings, apple pie, pumpkin pie, football and I assume the same in the states. We only have one "holiday" day while I think Americans have 2 days - isn't that right? And BTW, what day is Thanksgiving for you Americans this year?
What seems to me is it somehow is more "festive" or more important of a holiday in the states than Canada. Christmas is a "big event" but Thanksgiving not quite the same. I've always wondered why. Does anyone know? Or maybe there is no reason
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (283 posts) at 03:38 PM
our thanksgiving is on the 24th this year (it is always the 4th thursday of the month.) Technically, the holiday is only one day, but a lot of people take Friday off from work as well if they can and it bcomes a whole weekend of playing.
Americans can't resist a chance to get together, gorge themselves on food, and watch football. It's the American way! I think it may seem more festive because everything is commercialized, and peopl are looking to make a profit, so they make all the holidays a huge deal. just an observation. but i haven't ever been to canada to know what i'm comparing to, so...who knows?!?
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 03:39 PM
hell, it takes us 2 days to eat all that freakin food
Body for Life Forum Message by Karla (416 posts) at 03:42 PM
Yeah, Thursday (Thanksgiving Day)is the official national holiday. Where I work, we get Th and Friday off. A lot of places don't get Friday off.
Also, it's a huge tradition to go Christmas shopping the day after Thanksgiving. I am one who does NOT partake in such craziness, but many people love it.
I think Christmas is a bigger event in the U.S. than Thanksgiving, although t-giving is big too. jmo.
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 09:32 PM
Me believes it's a bigger deal here because we believe we were glad to get off the ocean, and off of those cramped little sailboats. Wanted to meet some native folks who had grain, squash, beans and other things to fill our cornicopias...
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (279 posts) at 10:06 PM
I had heard Thanksgiving is a bigger deal than Christmas because Americans will go home, travel across the country to go home for Thanksgiving but don't necessarily do that for Christmas. I thought the reasoning was like, people go home from College and their jobs from out of state at Thanksgiving and often bring friends and have a huge gathering but for Christmas people stay home. Dunno. Its what I was told and what we see on TV in Canada!
Body for Life Forum Message by chubbachick (74 posts) at 10:29 PM
Flower... you think that is a dumb question??? Well I think I'm going to beat it with my dumb question... I was actually wondering what Thanksgiving is all about? We don't have it in Australia and while I have heard alot about it I have never ever found out what it is actually about.... Can someone please tell me?
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 04:28 PM
My boyfriend's brother and his wife came round for their tea this evening. After we'd all eaten, the boys went into the living room to watch the match, and left us girls to do all the tidying up! Typical!
Anyhoo, at half time her phone rang and she took the call into the laundry, while I stood looking out of the window, drying the dishes. The next minute I felt a pair of lips on the back of my neck and a pair of hands groping my bum, then a voice whispered in my ear..."You've got the best arse in the world!". Thinking it was my boyfriend I spun around only to see his brother staring at me! WE BOTH SCREAMED! LOL! He thought I was his missus, who was standing in the doorway laughing her arse off.
Still, took it as a compliment that my arse was looking good tonight, but I haven't been able to look him in the eye all evening, and I couldn't wait for them to leave!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (677 posts) at 04:34 PM
ROFLMAO!!!! You go girl!
Hey, be thankful it wasnt YOUR brother!!! ewwwwwwww
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (254 posts) at 04:37 PM
lol. That's awesome.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 04:38 PM
I'm an only child! Don't try to give me nightmares! LOL
Ugh! My boyfriend thought it was the funniest thing ever...He was even cheeky enough to ask his sister in law whether she'd like it if he pinched her bum to make things even! My cheeks are still red, and so's my face! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:27 PM
If you weren't wearing identical clothing, I bet he has a thing for you!! and was hoping to get your fantasies rolling. He was testing the waters!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 07:30 PM
Ewwwww! No he's not the type! His missus and I were wearing the same sort of jeans and I'd put her cardigan on because it was cold. It was an honest mistake! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:32 PM
okay, this time, but if you get groped on a regular basis, you might want to start asking questions.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 07:41 PM
All ask AFTER I've called him the ambulance!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 08:40 PM
OH MY GOODNESS!!!
Now that is funny!
I totally would have blushed too! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 06:50 PM
Lately, I've become so addicted to looking at the profile pictures... surely this can't be a "normal" thang... Desiring to see metabolically challenged people in their underwear... eeks.. although I'm glad to say I don't desire to see anyone wearing SpongeBobbers or Empty boxes. Anybody else dysfunctional besides me?
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 06:52 PM
Nope. Just you. Seek professional help IMMEDIATELY you pervert! LOL ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by AngRoCamp (92 posts) at 06:53 PM
And where are YOUR pictures? Huh? Huh? ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 06:53 PM
Takes one to know one! 8-P
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 06:54 PM
Exactly! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 06:55 PM
I have to take my 8 week ones tomorrow, shrink down all the pictures from 8 megapixels to something that will upload on half speed dial up. (I'm in the sticks, I can only get 26 to 28,000kbs)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 06:58 PM
Are you gonna wear a speedo?
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 06:59 PM
Nope, in keeping with current cartoon trends, I may have to wear Barney shorts. or an empty pack of doublemint.
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:01 PM
Hey Rocko-baby... I don't see any pics on your profile?!? What gives?
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 07:04 PM
Getting a digital camera at xmas, so you might catch a picture of me wearing my jingle bell knickers! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:19 PM
WOoo Hooo I'll send you my personal email account!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 07:20 PM
LOL! How do you think you've faired in the last 8 weeks? Big changes?
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:26 PM
All of my measurements for the arms and legs and neck are almost the same. My belly dropped 3 inches and hips dropped 2.5 inches. Weight has only dropped 8 pounds on the scale. But the Body fat thing says I gained 3 pounds mucles, and lost 14.26 pounds fat. I look better. How about you?
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 07:35 PM
Wow, that's fantastic! Keep it going!
I'm starting week 3 tomorrow. I'm not weighing myself until the end of my second challenge, (I have a hate-hate relationship with the scales), and I won't measure myself until the end of this challenge. But I went shopping today and have dropped a jeans size. I was struggling to get into a UK size 10, US size 6, a couple of weeks ago, but I went into the shop and tried them on today and they fit perfectly! I'm pleased, but I'm just waiting for the 5th week when I suddenly see this dramatic difference. I'm where I want to be size wise, I just want deffinition and muscle tone.
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:37 PM
GREAT!!!!! I love to hear success!!! (that's why I like the pictures I suppose) Keep it up girl!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 07:39 PM
Will do captain! You too!
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (58 posts) at 08:05 PM
So, Darrell, that new commercial that shows the guy putting online video up of himself playing air drums, and it says, "ruin your reputation faster than ever!" Sounds like you'll soon be ruining your reputation at dialup speed!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 08:09 PM
LOL!! yeppers you got it Mike!
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 07:35 PM
As a photographer (not for a living) I'm used to looking out for certain things like: not having a coat-rack grow out of your head, or a tree grow out of your head, etc.. be sure when you take your pcitures, you are aware of your backgrounds.
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (291 posts) at 08:06 PM
What? Not Rocky & Bullwinkles in the pics? LOL I like to try to use a solid background or stand in front of my couch when taking my pics. I don't have anything on my walls now either. Good advice though...lol. I'll remember to make sure I don't take one standing in front of hubby's deer horns.
Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2586 posts) at 08:07 PM
oh I know, I see so many pics, not here but other pics with tree branches coming out of someones ears, lol
Me to I have always love photography and look for those things too,
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 08:07 PM
Crystal I actually change the message. Someone had posted a picture tonight with a faux paux (however that's spelled) And I made comment. Then I erased it, thinking better of it.
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (291 posts) at 08:24 PM
LOL I have a passion for photography, but mostly of nature pics or my kids or my dogs. I do my own pics for my challenges too. I does look bad when you have some unknown item emerging from the person...like, "What the heck is that?"
Body for Life Forum Message by Darrell (38 posts) at 08:32 PM
LOL... yep. I saw someone infront of a buffalo before, but the only thing you counld see was the hair. Looked like one big afro on the person!!! LOLOL
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (515 posts) at 08:36 PM
Yeah, that happened on one of my pics. One one of my side shots in an evening dress, there is a property marker behind me, looking like it's growing out of my butt! I thought about retaking it, but it was pretty cold outside and I wasn't putting that sleeveless dress on again to go back out in the cold! These pics are going anywhere besides here, so I wasn't too worried about it.
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (515 posts) at 07:50 PM
With Thanksgiving just 2 days away, I've been thinking about how to handle all that food! I know some of you are just going to make it your free day, but I decided to "compromise." I don't want to undo anything, and I definitely don't want to start a 4 day binge by eating too much on Thanksgiving, so I have it planned out.
1. Have a plan. What is a goal without a plan?
2. Not taking a full free day, but a free meal, which will be Thanksgiving dinner
3. We are going to another family members house, which will accomodate #3....I will eat a regular meal before I go, a normal BFL meal
4. The first thing I will put on my plate will be a good sizing of turkey, followed by just 3 things that I really want, and only 1 small spoonful of each
5. No seconds
6. Not miss workout
7. No regrets
So...what is your plan?
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 07:54 PM
We don't have thanksgiving over here, but to all the American Trakers happy thanksgiving! Don't be too naughty!
Body for Life Forum Message by Karla (416 posts) at 08:00 PM
My plan is to end my 2nd challenge last Sunday, just in time for Thanksgiving!
I'm between challenges right now, but I still plan to keep my portions small, not go for seconds, limit sweets, drink lots of water, and no alcohol. That's my unofficial plan.
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Fit (320 posts) at 08:12 PM
I've been thinking about this, too. My tentative plan is to keep Thursday on track as any other EFL day. Fortunately (or unfortunately), my family is in another state so my husband and I will be having dinner at the country club with our boss. It should be easy to stay on track with food choices since it's a buffet dinner. I'll just have a portion of turkey, some vegetables (hopefully all options won't be dripping in sauce or butter), and hopefully a decent complex carb (I’ll resist the stuffing without too much trouble). I don't think I'll be too tempted with dessert. I like to keep my free day on the weekends - preferably Sunday so I don't end up with a free-for-all. So… that’s the plan. =)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (357 posts) at 08:56 PM
At first I planned on eating til I puked but after thinking about that I decided that wouldn't be wise. It would also be rude to the guests in my home so I came up with an alternative plan. I will eat until I almost feel like puking. Then I will nap. That won't be rude. When I wake up, I'm gonna eat again. Then I will have dessert.
I even wrote it out so it's well planned and will be less likely to deviate.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer (14 posts) at 09:02 PM
My plan is to treat it like a free day but not a free for all. One serving of everything - no seconds. More turkey than anything else (less of the stuffing and potatoes). And EXTRA cardio all week long!
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (283 posts) at 09:32 PM
can'tstopme -lol that was fricking' hilarious my friend! i like a self-aware woman!
My plan: Same BFL plan all week, eating clean on thursday...Turkey, veggies, small serving of carb...
We do it at my grandma's house with like, 100 people. Literally. There is never enough food, and it usually isn't very good. So it won't be hard for me. I don't really like to eat in front of other people anyway...the only thing that will be hard will be avoiding my little sister's glares for not eating everything. Ya think I'd be used to it by now, but, no...
Lite freeday on Saturday. (i only do half days anyway)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rushja (493 posts) at 10:14 PM
My plan is when the food is ready I am going to put a serving of my favs (stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey, etc) on a plate and stick it in the fridge.
The way I see it I eat every 2-3 hours. If I have turkey and a carb side every meal time I should be able to enjoy everything by the days end ;)
Jess
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 11:23 PM
I honestly cannot decide if I want to make Thanksgiving a free day or not.
I love turkey...that's my favorite part.
I could leave all the desserts behind, but I love the sweetpotatoe casserole and that has tons of butter and brownsugar in it....and nuts. But so good.
Stuffing...love it, but could leave it.
Veggies....very bfl.
So, I dunno.
I have a church dinner thing to attend on Sunday and want to enjoy that.
Can't I have two free meals? That's not bad, right?
Body for Life Forum Message by Liz (8 posts) at 11:25 PM
The plan for Thanksgiving. Enjoying time with my friends and family. My mom is asking me, are you excited about Thanksgiving? Uh, not really. All the good food in front of you? A bit overwhelming!
Failure to plan, is planning to fail.
Good job for all of you who know what you are going to do already. I am still thinking! :) I will have it figured out by Thursday morning though!
Keep up the good work you guys!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2586 posts) at 11:25 PM
I am planning ahead
I'm going to my daughrt's hiuse(NIKI)
I will eat normal til dinner time then make a small plte of my favorite stuff
eat one of Niki's desserts that are to die for and then continue on BFL style
I am aslo planning to tell God that I do not want to give in and be out of control with my eating and I;m teling HIM now that I need Hekp to give me strenght right now to get thru the holidays
I will pray away my urge to overest
and With God, I knoew I can do it because God dtrenght;s me so with God
I'll GET*HER*DONE!!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (753 posts) at 12:29 PM
nope not a freeday. I wish I could though..... but I will be haven the efl pumpkin pie and the apple pie and I think it should be easy.
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (262 posts) at 01:12 PM
Thanksgiving is free day for me.
Body for Life Forum Message by buffb4long (11 posts) at 06:23 AM
Tried the EFL pancakes today for the first time and all I can say is YUMMY! Who would've thought that by simply blending oats, egg whites, cottage cheese with cinnamon, vanilla and sugar sub. that you would have a healthy breakfast that tastes like real pancakes. Amazing!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 01:06 PM
HOw many do you eat for a serving? One?
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (76 posts) at 10:00 AM
Ok, I have to admit, I love sauces and dips on just about everything. One of my fav's to put on fish/potatoes/veggies in moderation is: 1/2c cottage cheese
1/4c fresh parsley
1/4c fresh dill
2-4 green onions chopped
squeeze of lemon, and dash of garlic salt
I start w/ the cottage cheese in the food proccessor until creamy and then add the other ingredients and pulse it to the consistancy you like. Absoloutely DELISH!! This will yield quite a bit of healthy sauce, I keep it in the fridge for a few days to add to just about everything. Anyone else have a sauce or dip they could share???
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 10:12 AM
I'm making that tonight, sounds wonderful. Thanks!
I like to blend up 1% cottage cheese, cinnamon, a dash of Splenda and a dash of vanilla for an apple dip.
Cottage cheese haters need to read this thread!
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (76 posts) at 10:24 AM
oh, I thought of another one!! cottage cheese, 1 slice of canned pineapple, 2 packets of splenda, 1tbsp SF banana cream jello, blended in food processor. It's like dipping your apples in a slice of heaven.
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (291 posts) at 10:33 AM
OMG! I'm getting hungry now! LOL Great ideas for the cottage cheese. I love cottage cheese (yes, I'm one of the few) but am always looking for new ideas with the stuff. Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 10:40 AM
I tried a BFL protein bar today for meal 2...YUM it was great...almost like having a chocolate bar....mmmm.
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (180 posts) at 11:21 AM
did you by chance check out how much sugar is in one of those :)
Body for Life Forum Message by TracyJeffries (1268 posts) at 11:37 AM
There is a huge debate on eating the bars or not.
I ate one bar per day during my challenge and enjoyed every bite of it.
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (180 posts) at 12:24 PM
Ive had them too..but there are good choice bars and bad choice bars...the bfl brand ones..in my opinion..could be better..
Body for Life Forum Message by TracyJeffries (1268 posts) at 12:25 PM
ya, I don't know I ate the Myoplex Lite bars.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 12:40 PM
No I didnt look...I just saw BFL and went with it. I only bought 2 so thanks for the pointer :) Perhaps Ill use that as a treat now and again.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 10:48 AM
I've still been having my morning cup of coffee...low fat milk and splenda...does anyone else have coffee...or have you cut it out.
Body for Life Forum Message by TracyJeffries (1268 posts) at 10:50 AM
No coffee, but I do drink Catapult every morning and it is loaded with caffiene.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 10:52 AM
Hmmm....I wonder if this will be a deterant in any way. Dont recall coming across it in the book....
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (275 posts) at 11:02 AM
I drink one cup a day with splenda and 2T Silk Soy Creamer. I don't think it hindered my progress at all. There was no way I was going to give it up.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 11:12 AM
yeah I find that it really helps my morning out...even if its just in my mind
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 11:18 AM
drink extra water, and you should do fine...go easy on the milk
Body for Life Forum Message by Jen in Maine (8 posts) at 11:24 AM
There is coffee included on the sample first week meal plan on the BFL website. I think it's fine. I drink it, in week 2 and already seeing progress.
Body for Life Forum Message by starbound25 (42 posts) at 11:29 AM
i've been doing the program for about a year now and have dropped 65lbs drinking coffee every day, with 1%milk and splenda, I drink about 12oz a day, has not in any way hindered my progress
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (409 posts) at 12:24 PM
I have a cup of coffee with splenda and some Light Soy ilk (8th Continent brand, it's loaded in protein!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rushja (493 posts) at 03:36 PM
I had it saved but I lost everything. Can someone please post it again for me?
Thanks!
Jess
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 11:20 PM
Protein Pancakes
1 Cup Quaker Oats Oatmeal (NOT INSTANT)
1 Cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese
6 Egg Whites
1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
2 Packets Sugar Substitute
1/2 Cup Sugar Free Maple Syrup
1/4 Cup Mixed Berries
Light Coat nonstick skillet with spray, place over medium heat.
In a blender, combine oats, egg whites, cottage cheese, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar substitute. Blend on medium speed until smooth..about a minute.
Pour batter, about a 1/4 cup at a time, onto a hot skillet. Cook pancake until bubbly on top and dry around edges, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook other side until golden brown, about 2 more minutes.
Microwave maple syrup until warm.
Top w/berries and enjoy!!
MAKES TWO SERVINGS!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 11:17 PM
Okay, I just went to the bodyforlife.com site and to the exercise page. Someone suggested calculated calories need for daily intake.
Since I am in Week 10 and have seen very little change in the scale, I figured I would try it out. I suspected I was under eating and perhaps not always getting the right mix in. I use fitday.com MOST of the time and I am usually between 1300 and 1600 calories a day.
BFL site says for my weight and for weight loss and muscle gain...I should be eating between 2000 and 2400 calories.
YEAH, I CAN EAT MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know this "portion" thing and following your hard is supposed to be a guide....but obviously this isn't working for me.
Another thing I realized was using my Weight Watchers skills. They calculate everything by "points" and each "point" is about 100 calories. (okay, there is more to it than that, but good enough guess) So this would mean for my weight, they say I should eat between 2200 and 2400 calories. I don't know where my head was. I really do know that eating MORE is better to lose MORE....within reason. I really took the "portion" and hand size to heart.
So, I am going to start eating more! How fun. Don't worry, I will keep it all clean. But how fun! I can't wait. Maybe I will see some more scale loss shortly!
YEAH!
I highly recommend using that tool for anyone that is interested in caloric intake.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 10:24 AM
Thanks for sharing everyone.
I love this thread. It has really challenged me to think about how much MORE I could do.
Going for a good SHIIT (hee hee) and going to think about really pushing myself to the limits.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 10:16 AM
Yes, I just did those yesterday...but I used a bench to lie on. Just started with my legs straight out, then lift up, keeping your legs straight.
Less intense if you bend your legs.
My lower stomach and sides are hurting today.
They are my new ab exercises!
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 10:28 AM
I like weighted crunched on the swiss ball or weighted decline crunches. I can feel my abs in there I just need to shed the fat. Good luck
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (291 posts) at 10:31 AM
The abs are there, but you have to lose enough body fat in that area in order to start seeing definition. This is where your diet is very important. Unfortunately, the abdominal area is usually one of the last places you lose fat. I like to do my crunches on a stability ball. You really have to work your core to keep you balanced and to do the crunches properly. There are a number of different ways to work the abs, and some (like hanging leg raises, etc.) are more intense and take a little practice. Good luck to you and don't give up.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 10:22 AM
Okay, I hate the Calves part of the LBWO.
I just don't feel like they are getting much workout or that I am hitting 10's. I have tried several different things, but most are variations of sitting and standing.
After doing Quads and Hams and really working up a sweat, the calves seem to be my cooldown time. Calves will burn and I can get a decent workout, but it just never seems as intense.
Does anyone else have this issue? Any good suggestions to killer calve workouts? Seems like such a strange muscle to work (isolate).
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (291 posts) at 10:27 AM
Here's a good way to really target those calves and really make them burn. Hold a 10 or 15 lb. dumbbell in each hand while doing these. Do 25-30 standing calf raises with toes pointed outward with heals almost touching (kind of like you're standing like a penguin). Without much of a break turn your toes straight forward with feet together and do another 25-30 and then turn toes inward (pigeon toed) and do another 25-30. The first 15 are slow and then pump out the final 10-15 fast. This is a great workout for the calves and you'll really feel it. You can also do the same thing, holding onto the back of a chair. With a 10-15 lb. dumbbell in right hand, cross right foot over and let it rest on the back of your left calf or ankle (whichever is most comfortable). Do about 25-30 slow single leg calf raises. Then switch the weight to the other hand and switch feet and do the same thing on that side.
Hope this helps.
Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 10:32 AM
Thanks, I will have to try this.
I was doing this same exercise but in the BFL fashion...12-10-8-6-12-12 and it wasn't really doing much.
I had to hold 30lb weights to really feel anything and then my shoulders hurt!
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (291 posts) at 12:57 PM
Doing the slow ones and then doing the last ones really fast will really let you feel it in your calves. Almost like it puts them into state of shock, so to speak. If you hold 30lb. and it hurts your shoulders try it with maybe 20-25 lb. weights. Just nothing too heavy.
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (58 posts) at 01:10 PM
Calf muscles are very hard to really work. They seem to respond best to high reps of heavy weights. By high reps I am talking about as many as 30 per set. If you can, literally work them until they burn so bad you cannot stand the pain for one more rep. The best calf raises do not all need to be full range either. You can do a full range, then a short stroke, another full range, and so on, just so you totally exhaust them each set, at least after the warmup set.
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (52 posts) at 03:16 PM
I do my calf workout on the leg press machine. My calves are burning and I still do the 12-10-8-6-12 method. You can use a lot of weight and not hurt your shoulders and hands from holding it all.
Body for Life Forum Message by BuckeyeBoy (55 posts) at 03:25 PM
The bad thing about calves is (just my opinion) of all the muscle groups I think this is the one that your "born with"/ Genetic. I hate (more envy) the Popeye guys with calves and forearms. I'd use the leg press machine, and the Donkey machine 10-15 rep range for 4-6 sets each. Be careful and make sure you STRETCH between sets!!!!!!!!! Good luck
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 11:04 PM
okay, so you all are telling me to NOT follow the BFL design on this one?
How do I use the leg press machine for calves? I already use it for my quads.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 10:51 AM
My plan of course is to start doing mine in the morning as suggested in the book ( I have alot of fat to lose). Today I'm doing it after work just due to time restraints...will it really make that big a difference as to WHEN I do it...like morning or evening?
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (41 posts) at 11:02 AM
Everyone swears by morning workouts but I also do mine after work. I have to get up for work at 5am so in order to be able to stick to it I opted for 4pm workouts.
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (41 posts) at 11:06 AM
I think making it part of your lifestyle is the most important thing for the long haul. If evening workouts work for you then by all means do them.
Body for Life Forum Message by fitchic25802 (291 posts) at 12:58 PM
I'm an evening person. I just can't stomach a workout before breakfast. Just do it when you have the most energy and can put the most into your workout.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 01:00 PM
Thanks for the advice!
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (262 posts) at 01:08 PM
I've tried the morning workouts and I don't have the energy that I need to get through it. I do better after I eat something.
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Fit (320 posts) at 01:14 PM
If you do your cardio at night, be sure to do it in a fasted state - about 3 hours after your last meal. You'll burn 3x's the calories this way. In fact, I think Bill says you could do an hour of cardio after eating and not burn the same amount as doing a 20 minute HIIT in a fasted state.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 01:15 PM
Ok this makes me feel a bit more comfortable. I was going to try to get up super early before work and get it done. I work 2 jobs though and I've been working out at about 10:30-11am ( I go to the gym for my lunch break. My morning meal is generally very light so I cant imagine this causing me to lose fat much slower than I would first thing in the am. Phew!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 01:16 PM
Ok This HIIT thing you guys type..what is that..sorry newbie.
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Fit (320 posts) at 01:41 PM
Wrecky, stop what you're doing and run out to get the Body-for-LIFE book. It explains everything you need to know to have a successful challenge - including HIIT - the 20 minute aerobics solution. Go now!!! ;-)
If you have already read the book, you'll want to re-read the aerobic section.
HIIT = High Intesity Interval Training
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 01:46 PM
basically.......it's when you reach the point of sheer exhaustion during your cardio.....it really should hit you around minute 17 or 18.
please PM me and let me know what your cardio has consisted of.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (27 posts) at 02:03 PM
I have the book just didnt connect the acronym...sorry.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 04:59 PM
I've decided to cut my pilates workouts down to 4 times a week instead of everyday, so that I can include 3 sessions of Ab-bootcamp per week.
However, because I want to do this properly I need to ask a really stupid question....
This is the workout summery;
WORKOUT SUMMARY
(To be performed after morning cardio three times per week)
CIRCUIT PROGRAM
Lower Ab Crunch 15 reps—no rest
Leg Raise/Hip Up 15 reps—no rest
Side Crunch 15 reps (each side)—no rest
Knee Up 15 reps—no rest
Lying Crunch 15 reps—no rest
Back Hyperextension 15 reps—no rest
ACTIVE REST (two to three minutes)
Basic Ab Stretch
Side Bends
Stomach Vacuums
Repeat cycle three times with no additional rest between cycles.
Does this mean that you move onto each exercise IMMEDIATELY? I'm not sure what is meant by "rests", "additional rests" etc. Probably being a bit thick here, but I'm only asking because I want a really great work out, and get really great results.
Thanks gang!
Jules x
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (411 posts) at 05:58 PM
Yes you move on to each excercise one right after the other. When your first cycle is done, rest 2 to 3 mins then repeat. After the third cycle is done feel free to puke ;)
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 06:12 PM
Thanks Rod lol! I'll rember to take a bucket to the gym with me tomorrow! ;)
Do I do the stretches after the second cycle though, or do I just repeat the cycle without the active rest? That's what I'm most confused about.
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy (34 posts) at 02:39 AM
Jim,
both this post and your profile are so inspiring. the one that really got me was "- Feeling enslaved by food... " that used to be me. i was a binge/purge bulimic and obese. life IS so much better this way. thanks for the post.
~ Jenn
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1613 posts) at 03:26 AM
Wow! I'm sure getting a lot of mileage out of this thread! Seriously, I'm a glad that it's helping people and frankly, I need to read it again myself every once in a while!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by iceskater (181 posts) at 06:29 AM
Wow!!! This is just what I needed for today! Thank you Jim and Persephone.
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 08:05 AM
Ok I was able to post week 8, but I could not convert the RAW week 7 photos. I'm disappointed because the week 7 pictures looked better, but let me know what you think of week 8. 4 to go!
tcstone, so how long should I wait after gettign out of bed in the morning to take my pictures?
You all notice such little things lol I can't wait to hear what you have to say about my back pictures this week...
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (559 posts) at 08:21 AM
Lmao.... Um I um... What was I going to say.... Oh yeah... The side pics... And here I was impressed with the view from the front...
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (559 posts) at 08:23 AM
You all notice such little things
Lmao sorry, but little things??? hee heee ok ok I am so stepping away from this thread before I get myself in trouble... ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 08:24 AM
I'm starting to see the V on your back. Nice job. Almost time to start bulking for your calendar debut. You get to EAT MORE!!! How about some flex shots now. We want to see muscle.
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 08:30 AM
We're all friends here, Ursula. Go ahead and get your self in trouble...lol.
I didn't know flexing was allowed in progress photos and I'm not ready to bulk up yet. Maybe after I lose another 5-7 pounds.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hillary (7 posts) at 08:36 AM
Mellie - I saw the pic of kmachate and it totally made me laugh. I mean it was hot too, but the look on his face....HAH!
tcstone - I'm pretty sure he knows what he looks like from the side, and I'm pretty sure the responses he's getting from all you lovely ladies is not going to discourage him any time soon. So if anyone is offended...it's in your hands! (sorry, that could sound kinda bad...)
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (559 posts) at 08:46 AM
I sure hope flexing is allowed in the photos lol... Heck I flex just reaching for groceries lol.... So go ahead and flex ;)
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by TracyJeffries (1268 posts) at 12:24 PM
WOW....how did I miss this one?
Are there any pics posted anywhere??
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (93 posts) at 12:49 PM
Oh YEAH!!! I remember seeing the ad on the FitRx website a while back--totally cool!! Color my husband green, too!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (48 posts) at 06:59 AM
I posted this story to another thread, but it holds true here.
Guy is walking along one day and falls into a deep, dark well. He tries and tries, but just can't make it out. So he starts calling for help.
A friend of his is walking along and hears his cries. His friend jumps down into the well with him.
The first guy looks at his friend and says, "are you crazy? Now we are both stuck here!"
His friend smiles and says, "yeah, but I've been here before and know the way out."
I'm hear to jump into the well. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Kari (248 posts) at 07:32 AM
I come to this site becuae if i didn't than i would never stick to BFL...
the people on this site are the most supportive and most understanding and honest people. whenever i've need a good kcick in the butt, or just a place to vent, tracker and all the people have been here for me....its amazing how my motivation changes if i don't have time to sit with my cup of coffee and read the posts before i get on with my day....this place really is an inspiration to me!
thank you all!
luv k
Body for Life Forum Message by buffb4long (11 posts) at 07:42 AM
Great thread, tigermuscle. I stumbled upon this site about a year ago after hearing about it on the BFL website. I would periodically start BFL, for like a day or two, then just quit either due to lack of planning or laziness. Now that I have focused on a goal (125# by my 35th Bday on 10/09/06) I am committed to seeing it through and I need all the encouragement and motivation I can get along the way. Also, I will admit that I am an addictive personality. If I'm not stuffing my face to feed a food addiction, then I'm spending money I don't have. So, to curb those two demons, I have just become obsessed with this program which means constantly going back and forth between the Tracker and BFL Guestbook! At least this addiction is keeping me focused on my goal and isn't costing me any $. LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by ShanonRun (28 posts) at 08:27 AM
I started out reading the body for life guestbook and found it really hard to read.
I lurk alot and find it very inspirational. The people in my life are supportive however they do not want to hear about body for life everyday so hear I can talk and read about the program as much as I want to.
One day soon I will be posting my pictures and hopefully I will be able to inspire others:)
Thank you everyone on this forum!
Shannon
Body for Life Forum Message by J Parker (3 posts) at 12:27 PM
I come here for the inspiration, the profiles and before and after pics keep me motivated. I can do this! I will have a healthier stronger, better looking body, it may take longer than 12 weeks, but it will happen.
Body for Life Forum Message by Greg_H (3 posts) at 04:55 PM
I come here because:
1. I am starting a new challenge and need all the help I can get.
2. I too, am an overeater/compulsive eater/addicted eater. I eat until I am so full, and then sit around feeling disgusted and angry about eating so much.
3. I have a horrible self image and not so good confidence in myself. There is a ton of inspiration and help here, whether it's the success stories, profile photos, or the posts...it all has gotten me to start thinking that I am worth the effort of getting into shape, and better yet, getting my butt moving again!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rock-Chick (155 posts) at 05:04 PM
I came here simply because I have no "physical" friends to talk to or ask advice about weight and fitness. None of my friends have been overweight, and so it's hard for them to understand why I am a little obsessive when it comes to improving my phsique and getting healthier. It's been great to chat to people who are, or who have been, where I am now. The encouragement has been overwhelming and I love the atmosphere here! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (58 posts) at 06:13 PM
This is like going to large mall for me. Many of the "stores" (threads) don't interest me at all--I just pop in, say to myself "that one's not for me" and pop back out. However, many are excellent places to buy something I need. And I get to correspond with lots of interesting people during my shopping trip. Really, the Tracker is a slice of life. The folks here are for the most part good people, and things are really enjoyable. Once in a while there's something I'd rather not read, bt I do, kind of like driving by a bad car wreck, and really not wanting to look, but being unable to stop from doing it. Good thread, Gary!
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (18 posts) at 06:55 PM
I stumbled upon this site when it was referred to in the BFL guestbook by cookie/Sylvia. I toured around a bit and thought it was just what I needed to help me see this through and get the most out of it. I, too, don't have any in-person support right now so I must depend on others on here for advice, help and support. At this point I feel like people in my life would consider me obsessive if they knew I went here, but you know what, when I'm done this challenge and have my new body, then they will see the light! BFL is a powerful thing and sites like this and the guestbook help us all support eachother to let our true potential show.
Melanie
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (41 posts) at 07:09 PM
I come here because of days like today when I don't for anything want to drag myself to the gym. I then think of all the wonderful and inspirational people here and it forces me out the door.
I come here because I want to post my pictures one day.
I come here because it lets me know that just because my friends and family think I am crazy I know I am not the only one!! (if you call this crazy that is)
I come here to know that I am not the only one feeling the way I feel.
I come here for advice.
Thus far I can only say that everyone is wonderful and and inspiriation that keeps me going.
Thanks for all those who do come here!!
Body for Life Forum Message by LP (50 posts) at 07:19 PM
Great thread..like so many others, I come to be inspired by so many of the amazing before and after photos. I have never stuck a challenge out for this long, and I thank all of you for the inspiration! While I am not out to seek the "official" winning, I do believe this is a lifelong way of getting and staying in shape. It is certainly more than 12 weeks for me--for life rather!
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (49 posts) at 07:34 PM
I'm here, as many have said before me, for the accountability/support/ideas.
I don't post much but I read most of everything. The before/afters are so inspiring. The other ideas re: supplements/workouts/eating, etc. are priceless.
I've looked at a lot of other BFL-type sites and none can compare with Tracker.
I've seen this before and maybe it's time for it again - three cheers for the WebMaster! Hip Hip HooRay!
FV Tom (Go Angels, sorry TM, had to do it!)
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (515 posts) at 08:14 PM
My husband found this site, and he was hooked on it for a while, then he let me have the driver seat, and I haven't given it back since! I come here for many of the same reasons as above, and well..because it's now a part of me, just as BFL is. I am still amazed at the friendships that are formed here, and to me that's just an extra bonus! Hearing others that are going through some of the same struggles, even ones who have already met their goals, well...it's a bit encouraging to know that we are all human, and no one is a failure because they fall off the wagon, or they don't meet all their goals within the fist challenge. The support and encouragement is just awesome and we all share a common bond that is not understood my many of our daily peers.
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (304 posts) at 08:56 PM
I came for the knowledge to help me with my challenge. I stuck it out for the inspiration. I am still here because of that common bond and for a good laugh. I want to give back some inspiration and motivation.
Mari
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 10:08 AM
Rebecca- If you need proof that it takes time, look up the profile for nheyrman. I've mentioned this in other threads before but her profile shows only a little progress the first four weeks. Then, it really starts to come off. Look where she ended up!
Body for Life Forum Message by TracyJeffries (1268 posts) at 10:15 AM
It took eight weeks for me to see anything to smile about.
hang in there.
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (48 posts) at 10:22 AM
Rock-Chick said:
For thouse who have a little more knowlege than me on the subject, can cardio actually burn off the lean muscle tissue you build up on your "weights" days? I read that somewhere.
If you're doing cardio for longer periods of time without switching up your intensity you will begin to negate some of the strength gains from the weight days. That's why all marathon runners look the same. All that running at the same pace for extended periods of time precludes them from gaining much lean muscle. The proven method for improving your cardiovascular health while preserving and building lean muscle mass is interval training for shorter periods of time. I'm sure a lot of research went into the HIIT program for BFL so the 20 minutes it suggests is pobably ideal. In my personal opinion much longer would become counterproductive. I'm no expert, but i hope that helps.
Body for Life Forum Message by TracyJeffries (1268 posts) at 08:45 AM
Who has sent a pic???
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1406 posts) at 08:48 AM
This is awesome!!! Too bad I am not at the end of the my next challenge...but maybe this will be a yearly thing? And profits go to a good cause each year???
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by MaegenBFL (93 posts) at 11:51 AM
GREAT idea! I'll write more later--I'm still trying to catch up on email from the weekend!! This will be a blast and a worthy cause, whoever is doing it! Great job, everyone!
Body for Life Forum Message by michaeld925 (14 posts) at 12:01 PM
Makes me wish I had started BFL earlier, dont think a before pic would do much good without an after in my case LOL. But will watch and vote. As well as purchase the calender asap.
Body for Life Forum Message by michaeld925 (14 posts) at 12:04 PM
Its a great idea....a calender would serve two purposes, first and foremost to help Julie. But also to inspire others who are in the midst or starting their BFL journey.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2586 posts) at 02:26 PM
Me!! I want to be consisdered to be in the calendar, I'll send in my pics
GET*HER*DONE for Wonder Julie!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (106 posts) at 03:00 PM
There are some new developments and good ideas going around. This is a rather "fluid" group project.
So how about going for a "collage" type of calendar?
We could call it "BFL Tracker Buddies" or something like that. We could put 2, 4, 6, 10, or 12 people on each month. Have any good ideas for a name?
What do you all think? Should we go for a collage? This is a Tracker "team" effort. What's your opinion?
Keep those ideas -- and pictures -- coming!
The pictures should be 200 to 300 DPI, the larger the better, and the best quality you have on hand.
Email them to: trackercalendar@gmail.com
More info to come. Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by michaeld925 (14 posts) at 03:27 PM
Larry, I think just one a month should do the trick, however I saw a suggestion earlier in the thread for maybe have a man a women on each month(depending on the response)...like that idea...But if you do go that way, how about having the number of people corespond with the month...i.e. Jan-1 photo Feb_2 photos..etc...
Body for Life Forum Message by cougar (121 posts) at 04:51 PM
I think the collage idea is great, kind of like what i sent you? Im so excited. Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (283 posts) at 04:22 AM
i'm skeptical of anything that promises such quick results in only 2 weeks...Sure, it may work for Heidi Klum but she doesn't exactly have a lot to lose or tone up, you know what i mean? i'd have to read it first though, this is just an initial impression...
Body for Life Forum Message by kmachate (533 posts) at 05:16 AM
I could be wrongm, not having seen the plan, but I don't think it's possible to stay on the BFL program, without deviation, and do some other sort of program at the same time.
Just doesn't make sense to me.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (137 posts) at 05:23 AM
I believe this is a two-week crash diet/exercise program where you will lose a lot of water and muscle. From the reviews, it says no alcohol, no bread, no carbs, no fruit, no dairy and no fats. Ummm...sounds good!!??
I think you would do better on the Hell Diet and BFL workouts for two weeks.
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 11:29 AM
Now that I've heard a little more, I agree with georgiawendy. Just what exactly CAN you eat on this? Sounds like you'd have to live at a slaughterhouse for 2 weeks to make sure you get enough meat! Not the plan for me, I'm afraid.
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (180 posts) at 01:30 PM
I just wanted you all to know that my cardio was fantastic today! I printed out this entire thread and re-read it on the eliptical this morning!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (501 posts) at 02:17 PM
Excellent Tigermuscle!
I am on the tail end of my first challenge. I haven't seen the results that I want to see, at all. But in my heart, I know where I have gone wrong.
I know places I can get better. I will do as many challenges as it takes me to continue to live a healthy life. I am going to stive to make larger changes and more progress with each challenge. Kind of like one up'ing each challenge. It may be slow, but damn it....I will do it. We will all do it....together.
Perhaps you should see it this way?
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (58 posts) at 02:26 PM
Gary, all the "want to" in the world some days isn't enough. An addiction, whatever it is, is a patient lover, and it is deadly. The key, I think, to getting victory over this is to manage it a day at a time, to stay in today, to hold no resentment over anything. YOU, as one who eats like others tend to drink, cannot afford the luxury of a resentment. You must keep short accounts with others, and be quick to forgive. You must continue to take personal inventory and when you're wrong, promptly admit it. The PROBLEM is not lack of energy, lack of intelligence or lack of motivation, it's a form of insanity caused by years of suppressing feelings and emotions with food! Stay in today; Trust God, clean house, and help others. That will get you, day by day, closer to real sanity, and much closer to the day you'll be able to call yourself sober and successful. And, it won't have a whole lot to do with what you weigh or how you look, but with who you really know you are. God bless! Stay at it, buddy.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kari (248 posts) at 07:33 AM
HEY....WHERE IS EVERYONE????????
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (140 posts) at 10:37 AM
I'm here . . . not online as much as usual with Megan under the weather. We are missing some of our team though.
I still need to hear from Jodi (Hammer'sWife) I hope she doing all right with the contractors and all, Shannon (AlwaysAnAngel) she did kicka$$ the first week, I hope she's did as well last week, KatieFeld- Mom is also MIA and she's been doing great too . . . Did everyone get the PM from LeoGirl? I haven't responded to her yet, but I'm hoping she decides to stick it out.
I had an AWESOME day yesterday! I went on a 1 1/4 mile hike with Megan on my back yesterday (the end was a leg-burner!), we then walked to the store (2 miles roundtrip)to buy a tv guide so I'd have my 3D glasses and they didn't have it! and then went to the gym last night for Spinning class . . . different instructor who kicked my butt even more. I didn't cheat with food all day and I did an great job with water . . . That was day 1 of the streak . . . stay tuned for more success coming this way!
Sounds like we all sort of fell off last week, so who's with me and picking it back up this week!!!
Kari - we lost another shoot out! Scary stuff with Fisher, eh?
Come on team, lets kick it into gear . . . for our American Teammates this is not the week to be slacking off!!!!
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by Kari (248 posts) at 02:58 PM
what's up with LeoGirl????
c'mon team...i know your out there....laurie and i are looking for you and we will find you...hahaha...
Laurie- very scary...can't imagine what his family is going through...wonder if he'll come back???
well...i'm going to buffalo this weeked to see the Bills play...should be loads of fun...going shopping to and can't wait..
well had a great HIIT today and food going well..i gotta up the water though...
well have a good day all!!!!!
k.
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (51 posts) at 03:01 PM
I'm here, but I'm sick. :o(
Actually, today is the first day since Friday that I'm feeling better. I had the most horrible flubug this weekend and I didn't get to workout on Saturday or Monday. And today, I'm back at work, but still too weak to tackle a trip to the gym.
Laurie, I PMed you with my numbers. Did you get that?
Hope you all have a great week and that you are flubug-free.
Happy Turkey Day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (140 posts) at 03:17 PM
Kari,
LeoGirl is going through some stuff and wants to bag out for now. I'd hope she sticks with it, because as far as I'm concerned it's not really about who wins this Team Challenge it's about supporting each other to do our best and I'd like to still be here to support her.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kari (248 posts) at 03:26 PM
laurie i 100% agree....we have to keep reminding ourselves that this isn't just a challenge..its for life..and we're bound to have ups and downs and this is what tracker is for...to help each other through those ups and downs..well i hope LeoGirl decides to stick with it....
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (140 posts) at 03:45 PM
Okay, I had to cut my last post short . . . my mother-in-law called and this will be quick, Megan's waking up.
Katie . . . no, I didn't get your numbers, can you send them to me again, please. I hope your feeling better! Take it easy, don't come back too early and just make it worse.
Kari . . . if I were Fisher I'd be done, not worth it! Do Canadians care at all about Thursday (Thanksgiving) or did you get it all done and out of your system last month?
Okay, got to go get my SweetPea.
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (51 posts) at 04:08 PM
I'll send the PM again. In case you don't get it, here it is again:
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Sent November 21, 2005 at 3:22pm
Hi Laurie. Sorry this is late. I am sick with some sort of bug. Good news is that I now weigh 158.6. Bad news is that I had no way of earning full points on Friday or Saturday since I was so ill. Therefore, my points for last week are 13+2=15. The doctor is not letting me exercise today, but I hope to get all my meals and water in. Hope you have a good week. Best Wishes, KatieFeld-mom
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Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (131 posts) at 04:31 PM
I'm sticking to it guys. Laurie I'll PM you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (140 posts) at 05:51 PM
WAHOOOOOOOOO, LeoGirl!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (131 posts) at 05:52 PM
Thanks (brushing off the dirt) I'm ready to make this week a great one!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 10:03 AM
In response to the chips, I found some awesome ones at Trader Joe's the other day. They are soy & flaxseed. What a great way to get protein and the flax oil! They are sooo good- I just have to pull 7 or 8 out of the bag and put it away before I start to eat them. Sitting down with the bag is a huge mistake!
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 02:53 PM
I'd concentrate first on getting into a rhythm with your body and your mind. Once you've done it for a month, go ahead and add in some supplements so you'll know if they are making a difference for you. It's nice to have a base to judge from. I'd stick with the Myoplex Lite shakes and bars, though, as they are great to make sure you're getting in your 6 meals a day. You can have an awesome body WITHOUT spending a ton of money. Don't let people talk you into things you don't need- at least not yet. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by biojen (60 posts) at 02:54 PM
Forgot to mention that I LOVE Thermodynamix. It really gets me going and is a fantastic fat burner. If you want to work in one supplement other than protein/drinks, I'd pick that one. Of course that's just my opinion because I like it. I'm sure other products work well for other people.
Body for Life Forum Message by gymbeamin' (1021 posts) at 02:56 PM
try vitaglo.com
they have good prices and if you suck it up and go ahead and spend 50.00 they ship for free......my first order was for around 30.00 and $7.00 freakin' dollars in shipping.
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (283 posts) at 03:41 PM
you can absolutely do this without supplements. if it is a choice between buying supps and buying good quality food, go for the food. stick with the myoplex, but you really don't HAVE to have the other stuff. I totally agree that its about 2% - you have to put in 100% effort yourself and not rely on the supps to do "magic".
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1613 posts) at 12:28 AM
That