Body for Life Forum Message by gettintoned (9 posts) at 03:15 AM
All,
I have the best blender for work. It holds 12 ounces and is about a foot tall including the base. It is the perfect size for a desk drawer. I bought it at Walmart for less than $15 dollars. I not only use it for shakes, but for omelets and sauces. I loved it so much that I have one at work and one at home.
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (313 posts) at 03:27 AM
Ok...I just did this two days ago..anyone ever carry an actual meal with them for eating on the road in a tupperware dish of some kind, stop into a gas station and heat it up in the microwave?
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (404 posts) at 05:45 AM
Good for you Tigermuscle! That is so funny! Once when I was travelling, I had forgotten my running shoes so I went to the hotel gym barefoot (no one said anything though I'm extra glad I didn't drop any weights). Best, P
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (313 posts) at 07:47 AM
training barefoot? thats definelty old school! LOL thats how Arnold used to train at the old Gold's Gym!
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (131 posts) at 08:39 AM
tiger- you are a wuss. I carry meals in tupperware and eat em cold. ;)
That's hardcore.
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (313 posts) at 08:41 AM
LOL ok..have you ever tried to eat protien powder dry?
ladies and gentlemen..thats hardcore ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (788 posts) at 08:43 AM
LOL, I can see you coughing up whey dust as we speak.
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (404 posts) at 08:45 AM
*laughs out loud*
Okay, Tiger, you're won "The Most Hard Core" award!!
Good for you!
Roar!
P
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (188 posts) at 09:22 AM
Okay, I hope that you all don't think too different about me after this post. Just a couple:
1. I have eaten protein powder, creatine and HMB powder dry before. (I had to chase the hmb with a sip of water)
1. I was at a meeting for work and there was no foo or water permitted and it was 8 hrs with one Lunch break and 2 bathroom breaks. I kept a collapsable bowl in my briefcase with a spoon and two pack or myoplex. at the bleak I went to the bathroom got a little water and hid in a break room and scarfed down the myoplex (almost a pudding consisteny because of the lck of water).
3. When I was in college (1st challenge 1998) four of us use to cram into my buddies pickup and drive 2 hrs to Delaware (eas supps where very cheap there for some reason and no sales tax) and we would fill the bed of the truck to the rim with hundreds of dollars worth of myo, beta, creatine ect...
4. When I was a big drinker in college and on this program, I would take myoplex to parties and make mixed drinks with it (I was 19 and at least I got my nutrients damn it). LOL no wonder it didn't work that well the first time.
Thats all that come to mind now, I am sure I can think of more (this is my fifth challenge and the first three where in college when I was kind of well you get my point)
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (188 posts) at 09:23 AM
sorry about the grammer, my key board is screwed up
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (313 posts) at 09:23 AM
Ok OC..you win!!! anyone ever drink glutamine alone with water?? thats hardcore as well!
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (188 posts) at 09:25 AM
Yeah I just felt like Chunk in the movie (Goonies) where he is forced to tell everything he knows.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (897 posts) at 10:46 AM
Oh yea I am OBSESSED with Fitness and health and I love it! And I have only one life to live and this is the way I want to live my life. People can either deal with it or just talk behind my back about me hehehehehe I don't care I am doing something that is healthy, fun, and makes me feel on top of the world most of the time! Heck yea I am proud to be obsessed! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (330 posts) at 11:00 AM
Just heard yesterday, "Jacquie, you're obsessed!!" because I was talking about lower body workout day! I've also been hearing a lot lately that I'm too skinny! Ugh!
My son comes home from college and asks my husband where I was... and his reply is "she's either working out or on the computer!" He found me... on Tracker!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (897 posts) at 02:51 PM
Now thats Funny Jacqui!
Body for Life Forum Message by sas (27 posts) at 03:59 PM
I am totally obsessed, not so much worried about the calorie counting but I take water with me everywhere, and don't like to share it because... gasp... then I wouldn't know how much has been consumed.
Also put glutamine powder in my water ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 03:05 PM
This is similar to how I did my HIIT when my treadmill was still working... I tried to beat my previous distance each time I worked out. That's what made it interesting, because otherwise cardio can be pretty boring. And I made my own intervals because my treadmill didn't have any programs. Now that I have a gym membership, I can try it again!
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (498 posts) at 11:14 AM
i just started taking bikram and i really enjoy it. i still feel like i need to do other workouts, but i like it in addition to what i'm doing already. has anyone tried ashtanga? i've heard good things about it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Cpt_Tripps (69 posts) at 05:35 PM
Cerdes,
I think you are a bit off on that. Water has little no nothing to do with the deaths of ecstasy users. The few documented cases of death are attributed to acctually dancing themselves into a heat stroke. I believe there has been a couple of cases where water was a secondary factor but fromt he things I have read they were most likley goign ot die anyway due to thier core body temperature reaching upwards of 108 degress.
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (481 posts) at 06:18 PM
As a former (and hopefully soon to be again ) marathoner, I get really scared when the "too much water" story gets a lot of press. Its REALLY hard for one to overdrink themselves into nutritional deficiency. We are all probably safe, and I think another article I once read said we are all in a state of dehydration most of the time. Geez, what can you read these days?!
Body for Life Forum Message by gettintoned (9 posts) at 02:49 AM
This is too kewl!
1. Get down to 13% body fat by mid April
2. Have a hard core six pack by August so I look SEXY for Sturgis.
3. Find more time to laugh with my 2 year old and 5 year old.
4. Go camping as much as possible with my husband and kids
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (313 posts) at 03:31 AM
1 - no binging
2 - get down to at least 10% bf
3 - Hmmmmmm...
Body for Life Forum Message by brookcherie (2 posts) at 04:51 AM
Great post TNT, i needed to refocus on my goals, ive been getting slack, too much living in the moment lately!
1. reach 14% bodyfat (and have a nice butt!)
2. be able to go out in public for a run without looking like im going to pass out
3. get up early and train before breakfast (except for free day of course!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Cauda Equina (73 posts) at 06:01 AM
From my journal with goals noted on 1/1/06 for C5...
1. Weigh in at less than 195 and less than 15% BF.
2. Better regulate Free Days and "Free moments."
3. Stay with it, and not "coast" through the weeks.
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (315 posts) at 10:27 AM
Here are mine:
1. Get in to the 120's and under 20% BF
2. Push myself during workouts and start Betagen
3. Run 3 miles in 25 minutes straight, no breaks
There are more.... but this is better than last year when I was over 160 and shopping for size 14/16. I will never be that way again.....EVER!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (323 posts) at 10:43 AM
Mine:
1. Qualify for the Boston Marathon!!
2. Weigh less than 130 lbs!!
3. Get back to early morning workouts starting Jan 2 for the mini challenge!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Shauna (13 posts) at 10:52 AM
I love this...
1. Be as excited about BFL on December 22, 2006 as I am today!
2. Move on to challenge 2, then 3 and so forth.
3. Get to buy all new clothes, cause everything is to BIG!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (897 posts) at 11:01 AM
Ohhhhh yea on the early am workouts! I am goign to have to get used to teh ol' 5:30 am cardio session OUCH!
Yea that is another one having to buy all new clothes!
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (313 posts) at 11:15 AM
oh..can I add being named ot the top 20 profiles on this site one of my goals? :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 02:54 PM
My 3 Goals:
1. Stay focused on what matters, both in BFL and life in general
2. Lose the last 35 pounds I have left to lose
3. Inspire someone else to better themselves through BFL (or in whatever way then can)
Body for Life Forum Message by Flash (762 posts) at 03:01 PM
My 3 Goals for 2006:
1. Finish writing my novel.
2. Compete in a triathlon.
3. Continue to make exercise and healthy eating a regular part of my everyday life.
Body for Life Forum Message by sas (27 posts) at 04:22 PM
3 goals for 2006
1. Stay on track working out each morning.
2. under 20% body fat
3. where bikini in public!!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (897 posts) at 10:20 AM
Ok I just got off the phn. with my hubby who just had his Doctor's appt for Cedar fever shots. Well, since Thanksgiving and the pleasure of sleeping on one of those blow-up mattresses he developed a severe pain in the neck (not from me this time). And it has not gone away and he asked the doctor about it while he was there. Now stay with me because this is where it gets good ..... muhahhahahaha
The doc asked him how old he was. He answered well I am 30. Then the doctor said as you get older it is important that you take care of yourself and exercise an NOT live sedentary.... muhahahahahah yes I am loving this as he is telling me this.... because I have been saying the same thing for a freaking year almost! The doctor said when you start getting older and getting "odd" sprains and strains in different places that is a sign that you need to get a healthy active lifestyle doing none other than lifting weights!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOOO!
This is great news because he is just going to try and get in shape. No BFL program because he became really disheartened with it because he is one of those naturally skinny people and he would not give up the intense cardio to gain muscle. So honestly it was his own fault. Though I have tried and tried to get him back in to the gym he has ran as far away because he was pissed to see he lost after 4 weeks of working out with BFL and losing inches. Once again because he was doing way too much cardio...... My hubby is VERY thin.
So with this discussion with his doctor he called me right away with the news and in a round about way he asked me for help with a routine for him! And to make a long story short I AM SO HAPPY! Because just last night I told him I could not imagine living life w/out you. And I was thinking to myself how bad I wanted him to be living a healthier life-style. I guess somebody up above heard me thinking and worrying.....;-) YEA I AM SO HAPPY!
Whoops sorry so long I am just so excited and happy for us!
Hugs-T
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (788 posts) at 10:23 AM
You know the saying...You gotta eat big to get big.
Im happy he is asking you for help. I know you will set him straight!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (323 posts) at 10:26 AM
I wish the doc would talk to MY hubby.... he puts everything before his own health. I have been harping on him forever, but he needs to hear it from someone else.
GOOD FOR YOU AND HIM!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (954 posts) at 10:27 AM
Oh that's awesome T! How great that you two can now work out together and support each other in the gym!!
Way to go!!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 10:32 AM
That's great news! I've noticed with men (MOST men, anyway), you can't tell them yourself because they won't believe you, but if someone else tells them, like a doctor, then it's advice gold, lol. Glad he's taking it seriously!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (897 posts) at 10:36 AM
Oh unfortunately I don't think us "Working Out" together will happen. He says I am too intense when I work out for him. I think it is his nice way of saying he likes to work alone plus our schedules totally collide. ;-( Maybe I can get him to come with me sometime baby steps hahaha right.
But he does want me to get a workout routine for him. I think this might develop into something more as time goes on. He has always wanted to develop a physique like Anthony Ellis. So I am gonna give him the blue print and let it take on a life of it's own. But if he's working out he's EATING RIGHT too. LMAO HE cannot have his cake and eat it too! Grocery bill s goign to be insane again LOL. I am buying 2 big cheap Turkeys after Christmas ROFLMAO. See I am already getting carried away..... muhahahahahaha
Body for Life Forum Message by Flash (762 posts) at 11:34 AM
I'm glad he's listening to his Dr. And cool that he has such an expert in the house to help him develop a workout plan!
The 30s have been eye-opening for me. (I'm 35.) It's a time when you start getting a preview of all that goes along with the aging process. I feel SO much better now that I'm eating right and exercising. I think the older we get, the bigger the difference nutrition and exercise can make.
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (169 posts) at 11:46 AM
Girl, congrats its sad that the doctor had to open his eyes. My hubby is skinny as well and is doing weights but goodness he wants to work out side by side. I do better alone. He also wants to talk while working out.
I like to consintrate on the muscle I work.
I'm glad he is going to listen to the doctor. Thats great! A new year has already started for the both of you.
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (119 posts) at 11:47 AM
Way to go!! That is awesome news!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 11:47 AM
Oooh good idea, I think I'll buy a sale turkey after Christmas too!
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (212 posts) at 11:54 AM
There is nothing but positive things to come out of this! Keep us informed how it works out!
Body for Life Forum Message by iceskater (315 posts) at 12:13 PM
That's so good to hear!!! (Not that he hurt himself but how everything bad that happens can turn out to be good.) Sometimes you gotta hit rock bottom before rising to the top! You'll have a very healthy hubby before long with no more aches and pains and strains! Yeah!!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (774 posts) at 06:59 PM
hahahhaa, You told him so, you told him so. Neener, neener, neener.
Um, I mean ... that's GREAT! Supportive! Fantastic!
(But you did tell him so.)
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (897 posts) at 07:26 PM
Oh I soooooo told him so but I can't go that route .... he did already pretty much admit defeat on this one hehehe but oh yea I was jumping around like a 12 year old like neeeener neeeeeener neeeeener while he was telling me about it hahaha!
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (360 posts) at 11:04 AM
I get my Betagen on Ebay. Just make sure you check the sizes of the bottles, and anything about expiration dates. I've had good luck with purchasing on there and save a lot of money. I honestly can't remember what I paid for my last "jug" of creatine, though.
Body for Life Forum Message by gettintoned (9 posts) at 03:36 AM
snowboardingfairy said:
Chuck, you know a lot about a lot :) can you please tell me where you buy yours and cost?? Also do you know much about Lean Protein shakes? I'm almost done with my botle, and am debating if I want to switch.
Hi there from Northern Colorado! Are you referring to the lean dessert protein shakes? They are sooo yummy compared to the other brands.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 04:59 PM
LMAO Tracy! Yes, there is chocolate. The black label simply means that the color of the label is black. There is another version, the "natural" version, and I believe its label is tan colored. Don't get that!!! Get the black label, chocolate flavor -- scotch not included. ;o)
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2072 posts) at 06:44 PM
Okay then black label it is! Sounds like this one is the best choice from what everyone says. Thanks again.
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (115 posts) at 07:07 PM
Thanks Flower for the question and everyone else for the info(esp you chuck). I'm thinking about using a protein powder and you just got my questions answered.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (897 posts) at 07:37 PM
Yes Optimum Nutrition is YUMMMMIEEEEE love it! And yes it is very good. So is EAS WHey Protein powder my only problem with it was that it made me gassy (yea not so fun) & bloated. I don't have those issues with ON WHey I love the chocolate mmmmm..... And ON is one of the best brands out there for protein powders they are a supplement company that has been around forever.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 01:04 PM
Mmmmmmmm cookies. My favorite? Whichever ones are freely sitting in the kitchen at work. Except the prune ones. Who buys PRUNE cookies???? Good thing they had a sticker on them. I thought they were chocolate.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (357 posts) at 01:19 PM
Ohhhhhhhhh---MG-----one of the girls at the bank brought some 7-layer bars today
they are evil
truly evil
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (895 posts) at 03:05 PM
I was a hit in high school with my 7 layer bars.All my guy friend loved them! And I do make a mean snickerdoodle!
My favorite, can't resist 'em treat though must be homemde truffle-balls, you know the ones rolled in cocoa powder? yeah, those are trouble for me. Oh, boy, and I wasn't going to bake this year......
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (897 posts) at 03:10 PM
I LOVE THEM ALL! I AM THE COOKIE MONSTER! ARGGHHHHHHH GARRRRRMMMMMMMMMAAA
COOOOOOOKKKIEIIES!!!!!!!!
I avoided this thread as long as could LOL..... damn cookies keep chasing me around..... Oh but Ghiradeli Chocolate Chip with Oatmeal that I make are soooooo my favorites and yes I love shortbread cookies too mmmmmmm
COOOOKKKKIIIEEESSSS!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 10:00 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by Kathcandu (192 posts) at 10:14 AM
I haven't stopped laughing....hard to type....while....laughing.
This made my day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (95 posts) at 12:00 PM
K - I must have missed some of the begative posts round here... but lets not do that right...
Body for Life Forum Message by raygeo (334 posts) at 10:33 AM
My house is powered by two Industrial treamills that are surrounded by cages. One houses my six year old daughter and the othere houses my 3-year old son. Every other day one of them gets a 20 minute break when dad needs to get his HIIT on. I know I know I shouldnb't be so easy on them ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Lala (655 posts) at 10:43 AM
You're FUNNY Ray!! Mellie.. ya It's neat..a fun hobby- not my real job ( I'm a nurse :)
Connie, Teresa.. I hear ya!.. my sister & I suspect others in my family are.. good to see you're both doin well :)
Mike.. Shhhhhhh I won't tell! ~lol ;)
gbfan.. "11" akkkkk NOOOOOOOOOOOO I can't even imagine that ! & living in a tent ...WILD!! ;)
pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (954 posts) at 10:48 AM
Wow. My life is pretty boring compared to all of you.
I will say that I live in a TINY little house, and I just LOVE it. All 950 square feet of it. Any bigger, and it would be a pig sty. I really hate large homes.
Other than that, my bad habit is over--comitting myself. Currentl list of activities includes: K9 Search & Rescue, Fire Department Auxiliary, Women's Philanthropy Group, Ham Radio, Emergency Management Agency, Church, I also just signed up to be on the Disaster Assistance team in my county for the Red Cross. Oh, and I'm going to be in EMT school this coming Spring.
And I also find time to work out and actually go to work. (Not that I'm working while I'm here....as this post is pointing out) :)
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (107 posts) at 11:16 AM
Well, I own a 1959 VW beetle named Vern. I'm lactose intolerant, have a degenerated disc in my back and my wrists have tendonitis.
I can't begin to compare to amkazen or zooman!
Body for Life Forum Message by raygeo (334 posts) at 10:26 AM
I adore me too ;) That's sweet hottie. That Scott Peterson look a look alike BF of yours better hold on tight. One slip and I'm making my move. I love ya sweetness!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (551 posts) at 03:45 PM
He said he loves me! =)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 12:58 PM
This is good, but I do wonder where it ends. Kind of along the lines of the guy trying to take the word "God" off of everything... If I'm the one person in 900,000 who is allergic to Rice Chex, and I buy something that has Rice Chex in it that doesn't say it clearly on the front of the package, but does say in the ingredients list that Rice Chex are in there, can I sue so they have to now list ALL ingredients in plain english on the front as well as the ingredients list?
Or am I missing something? I just think that if I am allergic to peanuts (or Rice Chex, lol), I'm going to make damn sure myself that there are no peanuts in the foods I buy before I buy them.
Body for Life Forum Message by el Gigante (54 posts) at 08:45 AM
I knew it, Scotfarcus (see my post above). Interesting choice. What's the connection? I mean, of all the obscure move character names, why that one?
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (188 posts) at 08:53 AM
"you'll shoot your eye out"
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 09:50 AM
I love A Christmas Story ("I can't put my aaaarms down!"). And Rudolph. And the Charlie Brown Christmas. OK, I like most of them, lol!
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (95 posts) at 11:58 AM
ok here is my vote.
1) the Scrooge version from 1951 with Alastir Sim (I think that is his name) that was made in England, even tho it is wayyyyy before my time.
2)Grinch
3)Christmas Story
4) Any of the original clamation stories like Rudolph, Year without a Santa Claus etc...
I think we own all of these....
Body for Life Forum Message by focusss (5 posts) at 08:00 AM
I used to suffer from extreme anxiety attacks all through my late teens, 20's and part of my 30's. I had a major depressive episode 4 years ago (which is when I began exercise therapy). To this day, if I miss exercising for 2 days in a row, the anxiety creeps up on me. It feels like an elephant sitting on my chest and that I am going to die immediately. It is a terrible feeling like you have lost all control (body and mind). I am still on meds for depression because I am really afraid of going back to that horrible place again because I feel so good now. There can be chemical, hormonal, or situational reasons for it. That's why it is called the "black dog"; it creeps up on you without you noticing until it bites you in the a**. Rest assured that you are not alone and there are lots of people that can help you including all the great people here.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (77 posts) at 10:01 AM
bump!
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I have been a donor for years... and everyone in my fmaily knows it..Thread: OT: Am I a scrooge? (282 Views)
I would quietly not give up my time. I wouldn't make a big deal about it, but if it is a recurring thing and this person always expects others to make his life run smoothly, I wouldn't want to encourage that. Now, if it were a one-time thing, and I didn't have set plans for all of my vacation time, yeah, I might contribute. But I don't think you're a scrooge. Thread: 1 more week to go and my size 8s are fallin' off! (142 Views)
Hey Mel...I'll hold 'em up for you. Hey what are you doin for lunch I get outta work at 12 for the day.
Dang it! I wish I would have know! I see you're not on line now...anyway, I just got to the office and leave until Tuesday in an hour....I was down in Los Lunas all day trying to get my son out of jail for Christmas...but after much debate it was a no go! Very sad situation indeed...anyway, I am sorry I missed the opportunity to see your gorgeous face! Have a great Christmas! I will be in touch!
Thanks to everyone who said nice words...I appreciate it more than you know!Thread: Just wanted to say... (192 Views)
Atta girl Connie ...slam down those book.. damn the back( ummm & for me the eggnog ..ooops !) & lets hit the weights together come the New Year!!!
Yay TRACKERITES!!!
Lala*
Get our freaks on, I like that! :)
Flyin it high lil lady...flyin it high!Thread: Desperate, need help. Offering money to anyone who can help me. (293 Views)
I have signed a contract to sell two of my scripts to a film company. The contracts are signed and the money is in place. The deal is for more than $500,000. Here is the snag. They need me to register the scripts in the European Union. This is for legal reasons to protect both myself and them. It is needing to be registered in the EU, because that is where production will take place.
The snag is the registrar in the EU. It is going to take $6,500 to complete the registrations. Without those registrations, the sell will not take place and I will be out $500,000 and lose my first script sell. I do not want to see this happen. I am desperate. I am offering $30,000 to anyone who can get me the $6,500 before the deadline expires. To all those who are seriously interested in this offer, email me, I have more specifics and can email you copies of the contracts if you would like to see them. Get a loan, get into your savings, whatever. I am desperate as the deadline is Dec. 31. Again, I am offering $30,000 to anyone who can get me the $6,500. Tell your friends as well, if they are interested have them contact me. I will give the the $30,000 and you will get a $5,000 finders fee.
I am desperate. This is my life's work. Please help me to fulfill this dream.
Why don't you get a loan yourself? Do you have any family or friends that could lend you the money? Sell a car, take a second mortgage, sell a kidney (jk)? I would love to help out but I only lend money to people that I have know in person. I believe that you are a good person and want to make your dreams come true but there has to be another route for you to get money, there are just too many internet scams now days (like I said I am sure you are sincere) but my advice is to try getting a loan or have a close friend or your gf get a loan for you and then pay them back.
I dont want to sound negative either, but giving someone that much money is a very high risk. The deal sounds great, however, I think you'd be better off going to a bank, because then you wouldn't owe anyone 30,000...just the amount + interest you borrow. I am sure you are sincere also, but this day in age, its hard to trust anyone. I hope you understand and dont take this the wrong way. Good Luck to you, and I wish you the best!
Merry Christmas & Have a Happy New Year!
I agree with the others. I think you need to look into another way to do this. You're asking an awful lot from people you don't know.
Sorry. It just sounds fishy to me.
If it looks, smells and swims like a fish it probably is.
Why would anyone want to pay 30k for 6.5k when a bank can give you 10-12 percent rate in the worst case is beyond me. And if you already have a signed contract, why not use it as your collateral? Anonymous posters on a fitness board are not a source to finance enterprise ventures.
To answer all of your questions about going to a bank. I have tried. My credit is atrocious from past mistakes. Trust me, if I could do it that way I would, and I have tried.
ColdHeat- I've tried using the contract as collateral, but they won't accept it. It has no current value, like a house or a car would. Why would I offer 30k? Because I am desperate.
I've been to my friends and gf. They have tried, but for various reasons were unable to get the loan. My gf has no real credit history and was only approved for $1,000. But, oh well. I'll keep looking.
As a suggestion, get the buyers to advance you the $6.5k. If they are willing to buy your scripts for $500,000, they should be willing to front you $6,500. If they will not, then drop your price $30k if they will take care of the registration fee.
See?? Now that's what I call usin' your noodle. I'm thinkin amkazen's advice is worthy of the $5,000 finders fee.
Ooooh! I'll do it!!!!
I just have to wait for the guy to come back with the ownership papers for that Golden bridge that I bought, and if he's a noshow by the time your deadline nears I'm sure that I can turn around and sell that oceanfron property in Arizona that I bought on-line a couple weeks ago! Email me at Imasucker@takemeforallI'vegot.com.
OMG zanie....you are a riot!!
I don't give telemarketers this much of my time when they call me at home.
I am not in a position to help anyone with such a significant amount of money. I am a little upset with some of the responses to this post. It is on an OT thread and he is looking for help. If don't want to - don't, but don't be cruel. We are here to support each other. There have been posts for prayers, donations for hurricane relief, solicitations for other competitions and nobody complains. If there is a chance that there is a person out there in Tracker Land that likes to invest in new talent, we should be able to find out. This is a safe place for people to communicate. We just went through a tough time with non supportive posts - please let's not go there again.
Thank you for the posts that give sound advice to vonkarolinas. You are what the tracker is all about.
Vonkarolinas - good luck with your quest for support and good luck with you new BFL Challenge in the new year.Thread: Geez, I can't turn my back for a second (305 Views)
I've been gone for about a month, I come back to find some people I used to talk to have removed themselves over stuff said in the message boards. And other gone, who I never talked to but still over stuff in the message boards. You people do know this is Christmas, right? Where's the love man, where's the love?
Now, I am probably going to be gone for a little while longer, but I will be checking back here. Nobody is allowed to leave or start any fights. Is that clear?
I wasn't involved, but I feel the same way. I also hate to see that you won't be around. What gives?
Me, personally, I don't want anyone to leave
however, I can't condone others feelings that this forum should be held to a "ALL motivation, ALL inspiration, and NO playing around forum"
life's short, lighten up, have fun---- YOU CAN HAVE BOTH
Well, it has been quite pleasant here for the past 5 days or so. Lets not stir up the pot again. happy hollidays to all
Actually it has been extremely pleasant today! I am glad there is so much positive energy today!!
I feel the same!
Yep it's a GOOD happy day!
Yay Christmas Spirit!
Lala*
Yessireeee! Talk about a turnaround :) Nice going!!
Love, P
*sending/feeling positive vibes*
Hi, Von!
There's still some really good people here! No worries! Can't scare away all of us!
Vibes! Vibes! Vibes!! (All positive!!)
Yay! It's great to come home and see such amazing support!
Yahoo!
When you leave a place or an organization because you don't like how it's going or how you're being treated--you have just lost all power to ever change things for the better. Almost all organizations end up being a compromise of the various values of its members. But it must tolerate the expression of the views of those members. Most of those who left were either offended that someone would dare to suggest that what they were doing was inappropriate, or because they were deeply offended by the "inappropriate" behavior. Whose fault was it? Depends on your perspective I guess. But the boards will be a better place if everyone stays, and if everyone treats everyone else with respect, not nastiness. Whether you agree or disagree with what another has to say, there's absolutely no reason to attack that person's beliefs, or motives or personality. An ad hominem attack (attacking a person rather than dealing with the issue) is truly a cowardly act.
michiganmike, these are the best words written to date on this subject. Thanks. Everyone should stay and help make the board into what it can be: the greatest BFL site. Your perspective comment is right on the money because each of us read the posts with our backgrounds and current state of mind that day influencing our interpretation of written words. Are we mad at someone else and then read a post? Perhaps what happened to us in our childhood or at work a few years back affects our view of a post and causes us to see it in a completely different light than what the author intended. All our experiences shape our responses in the here & now.
Hi, SupaKThread: Son of Colts coach found dead. (83 Views)
This is terrible news. He was only 18.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051222/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_dungy_son
That is just terrible news. So young. Having 2 sons right around his age I can ONLY Imagine the devestation of his parents and siblings....muchless other relatives and friends.
I particularly like the end quote;
In light of news like this, things that seemed so important yesterday are only a footnote today.
It truly does change your perspective.
Oh, how sad. As if it's not horrible enough to lose a loved one at any time, it just seems like it's that much harder when it happens around the holidays.
Thoughts and prayers for his family.
it makes your put things in perspective for sure.
My mom called me this morning and told me the news, so sad. We loved Tony while he was here and feel like he is part of our family ya know?
So sad - I will be keeping them in my prayers...
Very sad. I know Coach Dungy really loved his kids. From what I hear, they were a close family.
People here in Indy are freaking out.
Danielle
So very sad...Thread: UCLA Study (126 Views)
A study conducted by UCLA's Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of face a woman finds attractive on a man can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle. For example: If she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged and masculine features. However, if she is menstruating, or menopausal, she tends to be more attracted to a man with scissors lodged in his temple and a bat jammed up his *** while he is on fire.
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Thanks for the laugh!
That makes the most sense of anything I have read in years ...
:)
lol!:D
Bahahahahahaha! Good one!
Hilarious!!!!
Been there done that, lol
Kerry
YA KNOW.....THAT'S PRETTY ACCURATE
;)
How true this is. Thanks for the laugh!!!
That is so true.
Awwww, c'mon thats just plain mean!
What kind of woman would think like that?
Steve said its true tho.
LOL
LOL, thanks for the humor.
C'mon, Flower....I think you could probably think up a better visual than the scissors in the head and bat up the wazoo!!! Too funny!!!
heehehehehehehheheh
ROFLMAO.....and I'm still laughing. Thank you I needed that.
I think when I've got myself really riled up (hormonal, annoyed at the end of my rope etc.), the tongue lashing I'd inflict would have the man wishing he was snuggled up in The Burning Bed.Thread: Inspiring my mom.... (64 Views)
Tigermuscle's post got me thinking about this...I want to inspire my MOM.
I have been trying to help my mom work out and eat right forever. Problem is, she underestimates what she can do. She used to belong to my gym and she would walk at the lowest setting on the treadmill. Now she has an elliptical in her home but she does the same thing. She refuses to use the 2 lb. dumbell set we got her last christmas.... instead she does some easy workout video that apparently instructs you to lay on the floor a lot (it is not an aerobics video... I think it's beginner mat pilates.)Then she will go on a diet.... and put my dad on the same diet.... but she never quite gets it right. She'll do atkins and say she cant have potatoes or rice with dinner but then has a brownie the next day. This summer she actually let me make a running program for her. She stuck with it for 2 weeks but then quit because we had a fight about something unrelated. Easy way out? Why waste so much time dieting and exercising the wrong way with no results?
Soooo... what do you guys think? I know you cant make someone "want it" so I might be wasting my time.... should I just let it go???
Gentle pushes and setting an example is probably the best way. I wish my parents were in the same town I am so I could do this. As it stands, they know I have lost weight but have not seen it.
keep gently encouraging and I bet eventually you'll have your Mom motivated.
I don't know that you should let it go, but she has to want to do it. I think the best thing you can do is be a great example for her. My mom has tried every diet on the planet and even joined a gym once, but quit after a disagreement with the staff over vacuuming while she was working out. She honestly believes nothing works for her... or she did. Since I started BFL she's been interested, but not enough to actually try it. She bought a home gym but hasn't used it much. She and my stepdad said they looked for BFL in the stores but hadn't found it yet... Riiiiight. ;) So I bought them BFL and EFL for their birthday (their bdays are one day apart). And what my mother said was, "I only hope I can show the same willpower and determination that you have!"
So she's noticing that something works. And she's willing to try it. I haven't asked her about it since I sent the books, but I'll be there to see her tomorrow and I am guessing she'll have questions.
Help her however you can, but don't take it personally if she isn't ready yet. :)
Thanks for your responses!
The problem I run into with setting an example is that she says "but I am older and haven't been working out all my life like you have.... I have had 2 children...."
Well, here I am fit after one kid....maybe that will help. :)
I wish she could meet GET HER DONE!
I wish you the best of luck. For my mom it was seeing my results and me being so diligent with my diet and exercise that she said I am gonna do this again. So it was not hard.
I know I was very lucky in that manner, thats why I wanted to wish you the best of luck. But don't give up just keep trying gently. And if they want to just start eating right then it is a step in the right direction anything to get teh ball rolling. Hey maybe a talk from the doctor? hehehe I wish you the best. Thread: Pro Bodybuilders wanted for murder? (189 Views)
Check this out.... I just found this posted on the other (very cool) forum I visit (TheElitePhysique.com). I don't know how to make this a link, but copy and paste it to see it. 2 big name professional bodybuilders are wanted for questioning in connection with a murder. WOW!
Stef :-)
http://www.kvvu.com/Global/story.asp?S=4246749
Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan??? OMG
What happened here? I sure hope they are not the people that did this? I actually have photos of Kelly hanging up in my room?
We can only hope, but that murdered girl and her family deserve justice...
OMG Kelly Ryan!
I too have admired her for some time.
Annette
WHOA? Hmmmm maybe this is why she was not in The Olympia this year? WOW this is a shock!
Holy that is shocking!
Wow. I hope it's not true!
You've gotta be kidding! That is unbelievable! I wonder how this story is going to unravel.
This is very shocking! Kelly Ryan seems/looks like such a nice person. Looks can be deceiving, though. My question is why? Why would someone go that far, to actually murder another human being?
Whoa...they don't know where the suspects have fled to??? OMG, this is really shocking! What the hell brought them to the point of killing someone??? Wow.
Yea it is shocking def. seems like a weird thing and out of character for Kelly ..... THere are tons of scenarios that could have played out in this one.
I will be anxious to hear the outcome of this one...
I mean yes it will be interesting...
Kelly is apparently wanted for accessory to murder. Just- wow.
Here is some more re-lated news on another site that is very reputable and I like....
http://www.getbig.com/news/2005-04/122105titusnow.htm
Actually, they're not 'wanted for questioning'. There is a warrant out for their arrest, with substantial evidence linking Titus to the crime. Ryan's warrant is only as an accessory to murder. The murdered woman was living with them and apparently having an affair with Titus.
Then again, warrants have been issued erroneously, as everyone knows, and people are innocent until proven guilty, regardless of how it looks. Personally, I think it sounds stupid - to strangle someone and burn them in the trunk of your car. VIN number? Hello? I can't believe anyone would be that stupid, but they just might be.
It'll be interesting to see how this turns out.Thread: Grrr! (64 Views)
I don't usually vent, but this is torture! My kids are having popcorn for a snack and it smells SOOOOOO good!
But I'm going to have some oatmeal and chocolate protein powder. That's good too, right?
(sigh)
To me, popcorn never tastes as good as it smells. Don't get me wrong, I like it, but it never pays off the way it smells like it will. ;) Protein pudding is good -- ya got any of that?
True. Coffee also smells better than it tastes.
I don't have protein pudding. I'll have to get some!
The oatmeal and chocolate protein powder does sound good, actually. And, just think how good that popcorn will taste on your free day..the anticipation!! :)
Oh no it tastes as good as it smells when you are eating Chicken and brown rice and chicken and brown rice and chicken and veggies all day week after week blah blah blah........ LMAO
Hey it actually tastes as good as I am imagining it right now mmmmmm pop cornThread: BORING personal stuff that's all about me and not fitness-related. (139 Views)
Some of you might recall a thread I posted eons ago about considering a change in career. Here's the background:
I have an English Lit degree and have, since college, worked mostly as a copy editor for newspapers around the U.S. (following hubby). The past 16 months, I've been a SAHM (housemommy) and have been pining for a new career.
Well, I finally did it. I enrolled in the local community college and today took a placement test for math classes so I can get pre-reqs out of the way and pursue a job as:
da-da-da-da! A registered nurse!
The math placement test I took this a.m. was a hoot, to say the least. The last time I did any thinking involving numbers that didn't include my checkbook, the time or percentages was ... oh ... 1994! Thank you, liberal arts education. So I was darn proud to test well enough to get placed in the "Intermediate Algebra" class. :-D
And as if that weren't good enough, I went from the test to the dentist for some major filling repairs. By scheduling the two back-to-back, I was sure not to be too freaked out by one or the other. Algebraic equations, shots in the gums .... hmmm ...
Anywho, that's my boring story of accomplishment for the day. I know there are atleast, well, 1.5 of you out there who will read this and know why I bothered posting it.
To the rest of y'all ... I couldn't have been more specific in my thread title. Learn to judge a book by its cover. ;-)
Just think about all the cool nutritional stuff your gonna learn, and now every time I have an ailment, guess who I am coming too...lol...well there is 1 that read it, whose gonna be the .5?
Seriously though K...good for you!!
Hugs
Christie
When I was much younger, I used to believe that the novacaine would NEVER wear off, and I'd be stuck with numb cheeks forever!!
Good luck in nursing school. I teach basic A&P and Medical Terminology to LPN students. Feel free to PM with any Anatomy questions. With your BFL experience, you do just fine in the musculoskeletal chapters!
You go girl. I tried to be a nurse but I'm too emotional of a person and would have burned out before I got started. It takes a lot of work and a lot of guts Congrats. Now if could get up the nerve to go after my dream job.
This is great. I sure wish I had the nerve or financial capability to make a change and do what I want to do. I am really impressed with you being able to do so. Congratulations on following through with what sounds to me to be a dream of yours.
Darn it, I wanted to be the .5!
Good for you, K, I am so proud of you for taking that first step. So when do your classes start? And how soon can we start coming to you for medical advice? ;)
Way to go, yet another reason you are my hero.
J
Well done-your on your way and I wish you much sucess!!
What a great way to start 2006! I'm so happy for you; you must be excited. With all your wisdom, sound advice and now a medical background you are going to be very useful indeed LOL.
BTW - you mentioned the fillings - still have wisdom teeth in your head?
Oh, and one other thing, I don't think its BORING at all, not one bit.
Tracey
So awesome!!! Everyone starting new challenges, careers, new chapters in their lives! I think it is great and totally motivating!
Nancy
Congratulations!!! I wanted to be a nurse, but the hours are long and I hate being away from my rugrats(eventhough they drive me crazy).
Tonee, I am the poster child for dental torture. We'll start the story off at my mouth is to small for all my teeth, I shock a new dentist when they start counting my teeth for the examine and it gets worse from there.
Way to go you will be great!!!! Congratulations!!! ;-)
Good for you! This is a great step! (it would be a leap for me) 12 years ago I started classes to be a Unit Clerk in a hospital but my husband and I got pregnant and all that is behind me now...this must be so thrilling for you. A new start!
You da Woman!!!!!!!!!! or should I say da Nurse.
Best of Luck to you, I know you will be great!Thread: Ok, I am tired of this name... (140 Views)
New year, new me...that is what I am thinking...at the very least I am gonna change to BFLMom 2006...and I don't want to confuse anyone like last mass name change...but I am just thinking that this name has worn itself out...whattya think?? I was thinking PhatMom...since I am going to Phat camp...hmmmm, I could really tick off Stef and be MsFitWinner2006...muhahahahaha...
LMAO!
How about BuffMom?
Fuuuunnnnnnnnnnnyyyy!
I like PhatMOM
I'm following you Jess.....
GIrl...I like both of the suggestions. YEah..I know, that's probably no help! PhatMom is cool....
I really like d your PIMP name it was awesome! LOL what was it again? I think we should all change our names to our PIMP names LMAO!
OH MY!! I just looked at your profile for the first time. What a phenomenal change you have made!! I think your new name should be PhenomMOM. You worked really hard and it shows. Congrats!
Ok I like his and Pump Mamma I just took out the pimp part and changed up a little too. I do like PhenomMOM that is cool. Funny I have been thinking of changing my name as well. New year ... new me...
T
I like Phatmom and I also like PhenomMOM. Decisions, decisions.
I like "Christie". Sorry to be a stick in the mud but I do.
I think you spend enough time being mom. This should be about you as an individual.
How about PoleDancer?
I think I like PhatMom. Who can resist being known as pretty hot and tempting? Like iceskater said, decisions, decisions........
LMAO! Pole Dancer!!!!
I like PhenomMom, but I like PhatMom, too....however, I tend to agree that maybe you should get away from the mom theme, too. PhatCat in Cali (sorry, that was bad, I know), PhatCamper, PhatChick, PhatChristie!
PhatChristie is good!
This should be about you being an individual - Pole Dancer. That was hilarious Can'tStopMe - LMAO! That was funny wasn't it Christie? (still laughing)
LMAO Pole Dancer OMG ROTFLMAO!
Roflmaooooooooooo...oh my gosh, pole dancer...hmmmmmmmm, maybe I should be careful about threads I post...they come back to haunt me...roflmao...can'tstopme, you are killin me, that was great...hmmmmmm...Pole dancer, I don't care who you are, thats funny right there...(said in my best Larry the cable guy voice...)
Thread: Chat anyone?? (34 Views)
I'm hangin for a few in the chat room...
http://www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/chat/
Hugs
ChristieBody for LIFE: Eating for LIFE
Thread: The free day kills me (255 Views)
i've found that free day can become a viscous cycle. it works differently for everyone. i think you have to look at the free day concept as something that can be molded to fit your needs. just like the rest of the bfl program. it's a good guideline, but no program will work 100% for every individual. i've found that a free meal or two spread out during the week works much better than a whole free day. but, that's just what works for me.
Well I for one am an advocate of free day. I believe there is some good in it. Now that being said, I think there still needs to be some control over it. I have been reading the 6 finalists blogs and they are VERY good. Russell Pendergrass starting taking free days AFTER his first challenge and lost more weight faster then he had on his challenge. He had a blog awhile back about planning your free day meals just as you would your BFL meals. I am going to post what he says but it will be long so bear with me.. Oh and MaryV, he mentioned this exact post ;) So here is his response....
I have been following many of the comments on Tracker and the Guestbook regarding an inability to control free day eating. MaryV started a dialogue about free days with her 12 December entry entitled: The free day kills me.
The BFL support group gave some excellent suggestions as well as sharing with MaryV how they handle the same temptations. Being a convert to the free day concept myself, I thought I’d share my experience and then summarize the advice that MaryV received.
I did this last 12-week challenge without taking a free day or a free meal for the entire 12 weeks. Part of the reason for that was an injury in week one set me back and I thought by foregoing the free day I would be able to “catch up”. Another reason was because abstinence was easier for me than temperance, i.e., it is easier for me to forego bad foods altogether than it is for me to control how much of them I eat.
At the end of my 12-week Challenge, I decided I would start taking my free day – BUT, I decided I would plan it carefully, prepare for it, and execute the plan without deviation. I started out by allowing myself two bags of Kettle Popcorn, four cookies and two pieces of pizza on my free days. Additionally, on the first free day of the month, I allow myself a pint of Haagen-Daz ice cream – which I nursed all day long. Within two and a half weeks of implementing this plan, I shed an additional 10 lbs. I was amazed. I was so impressed with the results that I purchased a website and put out an ad for taking a free day. You can check it out at www.russpendergrass.com.
If executed with temperance, the free day actually helps you lose weight faster. The key is to know yourself – and your weaknesses. I stay away from Oreo cookies and chocolate on my free days. As many of the BFL supporters counseled MaryV, it’s just as important to plan your free day as it is to plan the rest of your meals for the week.
Free day is just as much an exercise in self-mastery as the rest of the Body-for-LIFE program.
Plan, prepare and execute a temperate free day and you will know you will be able to keep your new Body-for-LIFE - for life.
Russ
Our 1st free day in our 1st challenge back in July 2005 was truly a free day. We ate everything in sight, and then we felt so stuffed and sick afterwards we have not done it since. Our free day currently consists of 1 free meal, and we are sticking to the BFL type of meals the other meals of the day. We just do not have the desire to overeat like we used to.
So my advice is try it the way we do. Eat 1 or 2 meals on your free day of what you want but stick to BFL the rest of the time, and see how that works for you. Everyone is different and this may not work for you but it might.
I think everyone goes all out on that very first free day........and it creates a food hangover, or it did for me.
I have a free breakfast, a BFL lunch and a free supper
worked pretty good for me so far.
Free day works for me. I wouldn't be able to avoid temptation during the rest of the week without it.
And opposite to some of you, by the end of free day I'm sick of all that unhealthy food and ready to eat clean again.
I guess we're all different and need to figure out how to make BFL work best for each of us!Thread: PERFECT BFL Pancakes (96 Views)
where do you get orange zest? what area of the store?
ok..if I monkey around with the oats to get it down to about 40 carbs for the "two servings", the protein, fat, and carb ratio is perfect for me as one meal..I felt kind of funny doing it...but I ate both of the "servings"
orange zest is just when you peel the top of the citrus skin. they sell tools called zesters, or even better is a microplane grater.
To get zest...just use your grater and grate the skin of the orange or lemon. The skin has lots of citus oil. It has much more flavor than the orange itself.
I have a zester which has the perfect sized holes. I use zest a lot in cooking and baking.
I also experimented with pumpkin pie spices (cinnamon and ground giner). Not too bad. I added a slice of apple and a pinch of brown sugar.
These "pancakes" are really dense, filling, satisfying yet they are just a perfect portion of protein and carb (the good kind) with no fat. I really feel like I'm indulging.
Oh forgot to mention. On getting the zest, you don't want to go too deep. Just run your grater gently over the top, pulling up the yellow or orange top of the skin but don't go so deep that you are getting the white part underneath.
Thread: Hoiliday Eating Tips: (139 Views)
Wohoooo glad to be back! Thanks!
Every single one was hilarious! Every single one applies to me! Somebody has been watching my every move at the buffet table!
I'm copying this one & sending it off to a few people this applies to! Good one TNT & TNT's Mom!
This was so funny, I've probably done a few. Say Hi to your mom for me. I miss her.
She's been a lurking LOL......
PM her! She is also getting very motivated by her office which as she was describing to me sounded like Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory for the past week LOL she said ohhh grilled veggies and brown rice just sound so good. I think she will be coming around soon....hehehehee.Body for LIFE: Body for LIFE Support
Thread: MsFit Meltdown 12 week transformation challenge (989 Views)
You can have the bag sweetie, and if I could come to visit you, I would and bring Cameron with me! maybe next year, you never know! My son is due to see his dad sometime in July? How about you coming to Hawaii and I will take you to a Luau! :)-
Stef, I am in with the meltdown, just completed my turbo Jam (45 min) workout and I had to stop twice but I finished, KICK MY BUTT! I love it, it is funky and I have fun...
C'mon....any more takers????
I didn't sign up yet but I WILL!!!
Thanks Stef for giving a little push!!! I give em but I need em too!!
Lala, I didn't get mine either and I live in the states. I don't know what happened. I have chalked it up to my missing something I was supposed to do. I was away for a few days after that competition was over. I am just happy that I got to know all of you Hammertime peeps!!!
Lala-You and I should go to Hawaii to visit Udenia! I need a little vacation next year, how about you? Besides I'm cold here and I've never seen the ocean!:PThread: New day, new beginnings, new determination - let's go BFLers!! (96 Views)
Go get 'em! :)
MickyThread: I'm coming out.... (301 Views)
Congratulations Valerie!!! You give me great hope that I can accomplish the same thing.
Shari
Congrats!!! You definitely should post. Your numbers are great, and are definitely encouraging.
I can't wait to see the pics!
Congratulations on finishing your first challenge! Be proud! It is a huge accomplishment.
Glad you decided to stop lurking! :o)Thread: January Mini Challenge Rules (232 Views)
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I had a team member ask about the rules so I bumped it up. Thread: Why do you use the tracker? (272 Views)
bump for the Big Bull
Damn Rod..........I am so moved by this post! To think I have been at one of my lowest lows in years and little did I know that there was all this love flowing my way the whole time on Tracker! WOW!!!!!!!!........
I am blown away and lifted up all at once! I have to rise up and lift up my head and move forward. Life is too precious and too short to stay in the valley.........to the MOUNTAIN!!! The MOUNTAIN is calling everyone........
LET'S GO.........2006 AWAITS!!!!!!!!!!
BIG BULL Risin' UP!!!!!!!!
BIG BULL said:
Damn Rod..........I am so moved by this post! To think I have been at one of my lowest lows in years and little did I know that there was all this love flowing my way the whole time on Tracker! WOW!!!!!!!!........ I am blown away and lifted up all at once! I have to rise up and lift up my head and move forward. Life is too precious and too short to stay in the valley.........to the MOUNTAIN!!! The MOUNTAIN is calling everyone........ LET'S GO.........2006 AWAITS!!!!!!!!!! BIG BULL Risin' UP!!!!!!!!
Ya see Bull? There ya go again--you just can't stop yourself! We have needed you so badly recently!!
TO THE MOUNTAIN!!
PThread: January Mini Challenge Teams (247 Views)
I'm in, I'm in. Crone set me up on team 4 - WHOOP WHOOP!!
Crone - just out of curiousity, how will the playing field be evened out if there are different numbers of people on each team?
Haven't figured that out yet, but since I'm an accountant, if I can't figure it out no one will. Actually if I could get to more players, it will be even and that's what I'm hoping for
Yeah, that would be best...less work involved, that's for sure! We were averaging one team at the end of another challenge because a player was MIA (not by her choice), but it would be best and most fair to have even number of players on each team.
Maybe there could be a sub list after the teams get evened out. Inevitably, some people will probably drop out and you could replace with subs.
also, maybe put out another thread saying how many more people we need to even teams out...you might just get them!
Nancy :-)Thread: Guess who's back? :) (453 Views)
Thanks again, y'all... it really is good to be back. :)Thread: I'm inviting you to my blog (134 Views)
Did you get your invitation?
I'd love to have company visiting my blog!
Merry Christmas everyone,
Love GET*HER*DONE LINDA
I saw it the other day. I'm trying to blog but it seems I don't have enough time to devote to it. Funny how I have tracker up all the time. But I will visit you often GET*HER*DONE.
Just left you a comment! :o)
thank you flash, loved the comment, you are a doll, I appricate it
Linda
Great Blog Linda!!!! You have a beautiful family!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Don't have a blogger account to leave comments, but I do want to say that I very much appreciate your positive energy and excellent Tracker posts!
Jay~~
Loved your blog, Linda!
Tom
Thread: Week 12 photo (333 Views)
Thanks Connie, I have noticed I am smiling more these days!
Norm!!! I'm amazed. I also like how non-stoned you look in your new pics. Great job!
Hey,thank you very much, I've been in rehab for my smile (not for the crack)LOL. You look awesome and I am rooting for you to win!! Thread: Words of Wisdom (180 Views)
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Beautiful Words Of Wisdom!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
bump :)
That was great.
WOW, that woman was truly amazing!!! Such beautiful words...and so true...
I was going to start a new thread, but I'll just add it on here...I was scrolling thru my email addresses and I came across Julie's..I nearly sent her an email..its still hard..it hasnt really sunked in yet.Thread: I'm bulking! By choice! Anyone else? (168 Views)
SAS- I'm just starting creatine too. I'm also not very big so I'm only going to take 2g post workout on weight training days. How much were you going to load?
TNT- Thanks for your advice! I am thin, but I do gain fat pretty easily around the abdomen, so I'm reluctant to cut out cardio completely. Isn't it your husband who can eat and eat and eat and not gain an ounce? That's not me! I definitely gain fat if I let my eating get out of control. From what I've read, doing 20 minutes or less of interval training a couple of times a week shouldn't work against me. But any cardio longer than that, wouldn't be a good idea.
This is the training program I'm following:
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?t=51
If nothing else, following a new program after 10 months of BFL-style weight lifting, will shake things up a little.
Thread: The prayers worked and Rocky's home! (161 Views)
Thats wonderful news. You must be so relieved. I'm glad to hear Rocky is home :D
Merry Christmas!!!Thread: Body of Work DVD set (147 Views)
You can get the 4-disc set from EAS Free with a proof of purchase from any EAS/Body-for-LIFE product plus shipping and handling.
wow, thanks for the info ray
I am sending it to the next person...I am going to make up a log so that each person signs it and Kerry and Nancy can see who all borrowed it once it gets back to them!!! Kerry & Nancy, you guys are the best!!!
Nancy
Ray - since I am a few people behind on the list that Kerry has made for this disk set, I figured I would go look, I don't see the link or 4 DVD set anywhere on BFL.com??
I buy BFL bars for the week at least once per week and just recylce the proof of purchase!!!!!
But in the meantime... if someone has me next on the list don't hesitate to send it!!!!!
Joe
P.S - Ray and Kerry are my male BFL Heros...I want to be like them when I grow up and finish a challenge!
Thread: Vote for averismommy !!!! (115 Views)
I vote every day! Also, check out her blog. She writes some incredible stuff!!
Stef :-)
Done! Go Cheryl Go!
I just voted.....Cheryl is at 13% this morning.
she's gonna sneak up on 'em
I too, have been voting for Cheryl every morning. She is the person that I can most relate too. And I have printed most of her blogs that will help me out in my quest.
I've been voting every day I remember, which is about 5 days a week. I SOOOO want her to win!!
Micky
She has been my inspiration since I first heard her on the radio and vote for her every day!
I love this thread it always reminds me to go vote!
is it me or does it seem like she is stuck on 13% of the votes?Thread: Wow, everyone is coming back...me too!!! (297 Views)
Lori,
hope surgery went well... I'm sure 2006 will be your best year yet.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
The computer crashing sucks!! Thank goodness you have the Tracker pics!!! Your pics (especially your abs) have been an inspiration for me! Good Luck, I'm glad you are feeling better.
I didnt know you were gone! :) I thought you were out blogging! LOL
well now that I know..
ITS GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK!!!
I knew she was gone.....I only knew of the surgery thru a few PM's.
Lori---how's your recouperation?
Lori....Hey there girlie!! That will be awesome to have you and Casey back!! I know you are resting and taking it easy. By the way...YOU LOOK AMAZING!! That is a bummer about your photos getting lost in the crash of your computer- You have made awesome progress....Merry Christmas to you and Casey- Love ya, Kana
Lori, so glad to hear you are back!!! Wishing you a VERY SPEEDY RECOVERY!!!
Yay! Good to see you back! :)
Micky
And you too? WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!! It's Christmas! It's Christmas!
Welcome back Lori!!
Glad you're back SweetEmotion, missed your posts! Hope you're doing well recovering from your surgery.
i haven't posted in a long time, but i have been reading everyone's blogs. i'm kind of taking a "break" right now. still working out, but my nutrition has not been hardcore. i'm planning on getting back to a tweaked bfl at the beginning of the new year. gald to see everyone migrating back.
Glad you came back. Good luck to you guys on your next challenge!
Tom
I wish I could get my wife to do a challenge with me. We can never really talk about our "fitness goals", probably the one thing we can't talk about, she is very sensitive about it...I better be careful, she might catch me... LOL
I guess I will just have to show her how well I can do on this program and get her motived to join me :)
Glad to see you back Lori.
Joe
Congrats on the twins! Glad to see you back here too!
Hi Lori! Welcome back, I was wondering if you disappeared from here too! Good luck on your next challenge and hope your recovery is going well!!Thread: Think Positive Thoughts EveryDay (83 Views)
The 1st step in a journey towar a lifetime of happiness is a gentle reminder that good things are possible when you have a positive attitude and allow life's simple joys into your life.
May each new day bring a feeling of excitement, joy, and a wonderful sense of expectation. Expect the BEST, and you 'll GET the BEST!
Remember: Everything you face may not be able to be changed, but nothing can be changed until you face it!
Love, GET*HER*DONE Linda
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Love, Udenia
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So true! Great msg linda! Merry Christmas and happy New year to you too girl!
Merry Christmas Linda,
You So Rock,
Rod
My Southern Belle says it with style. Merry ChristmasThread: Completed my Turbo Jam tonight! (120 Views)
Yeah, My body needed a NAP earlier and I took it but the entire day I was thinking, "when are you going to workout? You know you HAVE TOO! Yeah that little damn devil that sits on my shoulder! LOL!
Well I had to wait until my son went to sleep which was 8:15, then I pulled the furniture away from the carpet and put in the 45 min DVD. This DVD has some funky, butt kicking moved and I love it, almost like dancing and taebo at the same time,,, COOL WORKOUT!
I'll get there! I promise! For myself and to remember Julie, someone that NEVER gave up, no matter how sick she was and here are some of us, just sitting on our rear, being lazy and making excuses. I was one of them too,,
Well in the memory of Julie Whitt and all the encouragement that she gave me, I can live my life better!
For myself, for my son! Have a great night!
Excellent job!
Awesome Booty Babe! You are on a roll!
Stef :-)
Way to go! Now THAT is determination.
Yeah it KICKED MY REAR END!!!!!!!LOL!
This work out is heart pumping, pelvic thrusting, hip shaking work-out! Actually get your groove on and while your burning calories. I love it! Hitting the gym today "lunch" to get my weights in, can't overdo it, still recovering from surgery, but I can't sit on the couch forever!
WOOOO HOOO way to go booty babe!!!! Awesome work out.. have fun with the weights.
Good to see you're back at it Girl!!! ... yea don't forget you need to heal all up those legs girl- how are they doin btw??
Hugs
Pamela*
Good for you! That's awesome!
You go Girl!!!!!! :0
It is so true!!! You go on with your bad self!!! I see a fire in Hawaii! It's Udenia on fire! I am so glad to se the fire coming back into you! I know you have had some tough issues but I never had any doubts you are a fighter and survivor!!! You Rock girl!!!!
I am sitting at my desk trying to figure out when I can fit my cardio in today, I will just have to lock my son down in his highchair and go for it, will incorporate bands and weights. I LOVE IT, I can't wait until all the fire is back, That is the TRUE BOOTYBABE!
PROMISE: To post a new BOOTYBABE photo only on the TRACKER SITE!!!!!!!!
Udenia I wanted to try turbo jam ever since I saw the infomercial. Since you seemed to enjoy it, I think I'll give it a try. Can't wait to see your new pics.
I always love to incorporate new things into my workout, I love Core Secrets, "tears the ABs up" and this workout is just FUN. Well hell, your dancing, shaking that junk in your trunk, lol! and burning calories. It is well worth it and I am going to buy the rest of her collection just to be able to mix it up from time to time!
GOOD LUCK!Thread: we did goals..who do you want to inspire in 2006? (139 Views)
Morning!
The goals for 2006 was a very good thread! Got me to thinking..
whether its your very first challenge, or you lost count of how many you completed, who do you hope to inspire with your transformation in 2006?
For me, I hope I inspire all of you, because you inspire the hell out of me! :)
I also hope to inspire my wife and my brother. Ever since I started I've been trying to get her to do this with me..maybe with her lack of energy hitting an all time low, 2006 will be the year.
My brother is 400 pounds. Need I say more?
Hmm I don't know that I have anyone to really inspire other than myself lol. I am taking a bit of a break right now and want to hit it hard when we get back. I don't think I can sit through next week though lol. I am already itchin to get to the gym, which is a good thing.
I hope that your wife comes around, and with some love and encouragement I am sure she will. Sometimes our spouses just need to see that we set the example first.
Urs
I want to inspire anyone who is sick and tired of being sick and tired. I was there and didnt even realize that there is a different life, full of energy and drive and that each one of us can have it, if we will just work for it.
Funny this thread was posted. Ok sit back this may be a lil long.
I ran ibnto a highscholl bud of mine, when we where in school, this guy had the body of a Greek God, He workout hard and was in the best shape anyone could want to be in. ( I am not gay..lol) Well now he is pushing over 300 labs and stands 5'11". After spending a lil time with him, catching up on the past twenty years he saw my copy of Body For LIfe on my coffe table. He asked what it was all about. I pulled out my laptop and showed him my tracker site. His words where "Damn Birdy" He asked me how I did it I told him to take the book home and he did not want to. Well after a few days I spoke to him, he called and asked me what kinds of food should he eat, I told him. Now he has lost 5 lbs and is eating right and drinking tons of water. SO I would have to say my best friend from highschool.
I want to inspire anyone!!!
But personally, I most want to inspire my mother.
Danielle
Ursula, I'm having the same problem, was going to take two weeks off, I haven't gotten to the end of week 1 and I feel guilty about not going to the gym.......I also, kep thinking about how painful that first workout will be.
next week will be even more difficult
Ok - really I need to inspire myself first cuz I am the typical person who starts a challenge and doesn't finish it, so I have to keep that in mind...but I would also like to inspire my wife. She is in much better shape and health than I am (And she has MS!!), but she struggles with her diet specifically eating enough protein mostly cuz she is mostly a vegitarian and refuses to eat chicken at all or tofu and turkey all the time. I told her that with how much she exercises if she could find a way to up her protein she would see much better results.. to insipre her I will have to lead by example...
Joe
I just want to be an encouragement to everyone. I think maybe moms in particular who think that their pre-baby body is gone forever. I want to prove to those people that you can be in even BETTER shape after you have kids then before. That is my goal for this next challenge. Also, my mom. She has been overweight almost her whole life and I would love to keep her around for a LONG time!!
Shelly =)
I've wanted to inspire my husband but thanks to the doc he's taken care of that one.....my father in-law and mother in-law, they want it but have every excuse in the book why they can't. I want to inspire them to better their health.
My mom! Somehoe I will figure out a way.....
It would have to be my wife... Her health is failing rapidly due to CF (Cystic Fibrosis) and will require a double lung transplant in the near future. However, before she can go through this challenging proceedure (as we all know), she will have to gain weight and be in good physical shape... She looks at me and sees how BFL is just the vehicle she needs to prepare herself for this journey. She has already asked me to set up a workout program for her and she wants to start her C1 the same day I start my C2 on Jan. 23.
-Ed-
I want to inspire my husband who is 5'6" and 240+ lbs. I keep waiting for the heartattack call. It really is awful living with that fear. He doesn't think there is anything wrong with him and that he is in no danger. Yikes!
What a tough question for me.
There are a few people close to me but if I can inspire anyone to make a change, even if I never know I was the inspiration, that would be great.
I want to inspire my wife, she needs to do something about her health and getting back inshape will go a long way in accomplishing that! This past 12 weeks have really made an impact on me and I think it's starting to rub off on my wife. She says she is ready to start on the 2nd!
I'd like to inspire anyone, but especially my parents. My dad is really heavy, and since he's 70 this year, he can't keep putting off losing weight. My mom has lost some weight in the past few years, but not in the healthiest ways.
I'd also like to inspire a couple of friends who have made comments about my success so far.
Micky
I want to inspire myself. That does sound selfish, but I think it is an important example for my children to see me love who I am...Insecurity is a huge issue with kids and for me to be okay with striving to be my best, it can only be good for them. Plus it gets us out of the house, exploring, being active and away from the TV and computer!
My mother. I bought her the books for her birthday, but haven't heard anything about whether she's trying it. But I'd like to see her get buff! :)
I want to inspire my hubby Bill, but it's just hopeless, I'm doing BFL almost a year now and he is so supportive and proud of me yet he says he doesn't want to do it, NO NO NO WAY!
He eats pretty healthy, but he will no exercise except for the reg rountine arountine the farm, he says it's not for him, yet he helps me and supports me in every way possible, he even pushes me sometimes to get moving, I just can't get him moving
Oh well
Thread: Last meal? (150 Views)
What does everyone eat for their last meal of the day? The reason I ask is I read the EFL and BFL books and the sample of what people eat in their last meal was a protein drink.
Now is that the reason why you dont want that many carbs for your last meal because when you wake up and do your hard cardio you start burning fat first?
Help me PLEEEEASE Thanx
I hink something to do with carbs not being used much while you sleep, excess carbs will be stored as fat.
Kerry
I found around week 9 or 10....I just wasn't needing that 6th meal to get me through the night......I wasn't getting hungry during the night like I had weeks 1 through about 6.
So, I just started having meal 5 around 7:30-8:00 instead of 6:00-6:30....and I only have a protein and a vegetable, no carb.
but, when I did have a 6th meal.....it was cottage cheese
aren't all 6 meals supposed to be a protein AND a carb?
Jame alot of people tend to skip the carbs in the last meal. It certainly wouldn't be wrong to have a carb in your last meal its just a matter of preference.
I usually do a protein shake as my last meal before bed :D
what is the reason though? i thought your body didn't use the protein properly unless there was a carb to go with it??
Cottage cheese is an excellent choice before bed because of the casein protein. Whey protein would be the last thing you want to take before bed because it digests so fast. You want a slow digesting protein.
Kerry explained the reason for no carbs before bed quite nicely.
I usually eat cottage cheese an apple. It's not a lot of calories and the casein proteing and fiber in the apple help carry me through the night so I don't wake up quite as hungry.
I usally eat a small apple with natural Peanut butter or, just cottage cheese.
But latley I have found that I am not hungry for that last meal..and I don't wake up hungry. I thnk that means my body is happy with the five meals beforehand?
as you see (further up the thread); I accepted it as a message from my bod, telling me it just wasn't needed.
Myoplex shake
I either have fat free cottage cheese, 8 egg whites, or a myoplex lite shake.Thread: Cold morning for Florida (82 Views)
Cardio day, I hit it and hit good. It was a cold morning for Florida..mid 40’s, I so did not want to get out of bed. I guess a lot of other people did not as well, the gym had half the normal amount of people in it this morning. No that alone pumped me up. Knowing that I made it to the gym, this caused me to push myself a lil harder, what a great feeling it is to know that I went hard and further today. I hope you all have an awesome day... Jon
Cold....you don't know COLD. hehehe
We are in for a treat here in Indiana today. Our expected high temp will be 45 degrees. It's been single digits in the mornings this past week. YIKES!
So ENJOY your Florida weather for me!
Danielle
im down in south florida and its cold here too! but i think the northern folks would laugh at this!
alexis
Yes, Northern folks do laugh at this!
Not laughing at your misery and freezing, but everything really is relative. Coldest I remember here was
-40 celsius ( including wind chill factor) or about -30 farinheight)
You have no idea about how cold THAT is, lol
Yours in "freezing" Health,
Kerry
I'm in South FL too and our heat actually came on last night! BRRRR! I think we'll only see a high in the 60's today. Love this holiday weather tho.
Orlando is a bit cold today...relative, Northerners, of course....
It's supposed to get into the 70's starting tomorrow through Sunday. So, although it may be warmer here, sometimes we wish it would be colder!
Warm wishes for the holidays from Florida!
OMG - it is freeezing! Our blood is so thin down here!!!
Glad you got a great workout in Jon!
it is warming up
It's gonna be in the 70's here for Christmas yippeeeeee I am excited!
26 degrees here in N. Florida - But they had the fans going in the gym at 6:00am - Didnt want to get out of bed, but I always remember one of Jim Shelton's favorite sayings. "Don't Think Just Do It."
So I am up and out to the gym no matter what.
Thanks Jim!
I think it will be around 75 and sunny here in AZ on Christmas. I would love just ONCE to have a cold rainy wintery day on Christmas...just to feel like I could mabye turn on the fireplace and not look like a wierdo! hehe Hey, cut me some slack, Im from Minnesota, OK?? :D
I think it will be around 75 and sunny here in AZ on Christmas. I would love just ONCE to have a cold rainy wintery day on Christmas...just to feel like I could mabye turn on the fireplace and not look like a wierdo! hehe Hey, cut me some slack, Im from Minnesota, OK?? :DThread: Can BB come back???......................... (323 Views)
Hey gang..........
I NEED to come back, but have found myself to really be struggling as of late. It must be being 42 and at a strange crossroads of life. I was very disheartened by the Tracker-troubles and didn't have the energy to deal with it. I happened to jump on yesterday and Nancy caught me and PM'd me. So here I am!
I saw the news about Julie and I am really sad and shaken about that. She was one of a few people who personally emailed me when I finished C1 back in May. What a sweet, sweet person and an inspiration!
I did actually start lifting again last week, but it was "half-hearted" and not "ALL-IN" as we used to say. So...........Can BB come back??? Will you have me? Can 2006 be even better than ever?
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2006 to you and yours...
BIG BULL bloggin'
Welcome BULL!
2006 Bigger and better than EVER!
Now get your ASS to work!!!!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Welcome back!!! Good to see it getting back to the good old tracker again!
Micky :)
I'm SO glad you're back!!! Thank you. Yes, the news of Julie's death was a shock but. . .she wouldn't have let tracker-troubles deter her!! She would have risen above them and not let anyone or anything interfere with her desire to be fit and healthy. We shouldn't let other people distract us either (I think quite a few of us feel we've been through the tracker wringer).
With positive energy, we can get back to the way tracker should be--and it's GREAT to have you back again.
Yes, BB, I'm ALL IN!!! Welcome back!!
Love,
Persephone
Good to see you BB. welcome Back!!
I've heard about you.........
so, I'm glad your back, because, it was all good!
Big Bull.....Yes,,, come back. We have missed you, and your inspiration. I think a lot of us have slacked off (including myself), but I know that 2006 will be the best for ALL of us. It is great to have you around again!! I'm with Persephone...let's get Tracker back to where it used to be! Merry Christmas...Kana
OOOOOOOO BIG BULL!!!!!!!!! I am so glad to see you here again. I have actually recieved PMs asking if I knew what had happened to you. I am SO GLAD your back!!! You were ALWAYS a very positive motivator on this forum in the past and we sure have missed seeing you here.
Alot of us are starting a brand new challenge Jan 2nd. Join us :D
Welcome back my friend and MERRY CHRISTMAS....Love, Lisa xoxo
Hey! Welcome back! Great to see you here again!
Hey Goddessa--
It's very good to see you back too!!
Love,
P
Awesome! Big Bull is back! Wow all the old timers (for lack of a better word) are coming back! We are gonna whip this place back into shape and make all this negativity go away!!!
I am soooooo happy that all of these POSITIVE POSITIVE POSITIVE people are coming back to tracker and things are heading in the right direction. Threads will start being motivational again and there will be so many of us posting that all the negative ones will be GONE GONE GONE!
We missed you BB....you always gave us such INCREDIBLE MOTIVATION!!!
Stef :-)
Glad you are back Brother Bull, Now lets Rock N Roll 2006.
Rod
COME BACK! COME BACK! Lots of us have a plan for the new year! We can do this together! We are here for ya BB!
Wohooooo! BB in da house!!!! Now let's get serious! Let's kick some serious pink spandex butt!!!! Hehehehehehehehe ;-) I am so glad to have ya back buddy!
BTW I am ALL IN!!!! For 2006!
Right ON!! I am so excited you are back!!! Its not the same without you!!! Letts kick some BUTT!! Muscle memory, baby! Whatever you have "lost" on your time off will be back faster than you can say "all IN"
Oh, man this will be great!!!
((HUGS))
your old buddy Jamber
:D
Wooohooo! Good ta see ya BB!!!
LOL T~N~T on the pink spandex!!!
You don't even have to ask....welcome back!
Big Bull, we can do it!
We've missed you!!!!
Danielle
I read and responded to your pm before I came in and saw your thread!!! Yipee, he's back!!!!
You are one of the most motivating people on Tracker. It hasn't been the same without you.
After all the kind words said above. It makes me, a newbie, really glad you are coming back! If tracker gets any more motivating I can't do anything but succeed in reaching my goals and my better body.
I told someone that other day that you would be back in a couple of days. glad you didn't make a liar out me. Remember "little cow". Welcome back. How's the deck?
YAY YAY YAY!!!! MR BULLL is BAAAAAAACK!!!
*Doin' the happy dance!!!*
This IS Getting to be Very exciting 'round here!
Hugs
Pamela*
Can you come back? I'm begging you to come back! I dare anyone to say you cannot come back! Yay! BB is back in da house! :)))))
Yaaaaaaaay! Welcome back big guy! We missed you!
Welcome Back Big Bull!!
Couldnt be "ALL IN" without you Man!!!
Im gunna hafta look for some pink spnadex in honor of you today...Welcome Home!!
I am for one rooting for the PINK THONG! Didn't we ole tracker people have some kind of DARE going on, as I remember?
Well I will say this, YOU WEAR ONE, I WILL WEAR ONE< DEALLLLLLLLLLLLL?
LMAO! Glad to here you are back and now this BB has her back-up of BB!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ...
And NO, that is NOT a Santa reference!
Hell Yes you can come back!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAAAAAAAAAAAA babeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyy!! Ummm, like you would really have to ask if we would take you back, Brother, we NEED you back...my picture of Bull by my alarmclock shoutin "Are you all in" is faded big guy...soooo glad you are back...now lets get this party started!!
Hugs
Christie
LOL - I'd forgotten the pink spandex!!!! Its definately taken a turn for the better around here!!!
So good your back!
Tai Kee and Getnlean are still missing :(
Hey Big Bull....don't know you that well, but heard good things.
Welcome back!
Teresa