Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (20 posts) at 05:18 AM
emKse said:
yeah a trainer at my gym tried to tell me i was lifting too much weight when i was trying to hit my 10 too! he was like "do you really want to look like him?" and pointed to this really buff dude. isnt it gym-etiquitte to MYOB unless asked for assistance???
Maybe I'mt just wierd, but I'd look at the guy and say "Hell yeah!"....doesn't matter whether it's true or not. Some folks need to mind their own business. Now, if they just offered a spot, that's a bit different, but some of this stuff is just ridiculous.
I just find it amazing how many people seem to understand everyone elses bodies, you know?? ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by sas (55 posts) at 09:39 AM
Ok, just a devil's advocate here.. recently I have seen some people in the gym doing crazy exercises that could really hurt themselves, and trainers walk by saying nothing. I would hope that the gym feels some responsibility to help people get the most out of their workout. Maybe give the new trainer the benefit of the doubt, it wasn't a personal attack but an offer of assistance. Maybe she didn't see all your other sets and was worried. I would just say, "thanks for noticing, I sacrificed on that last set to push through." Good luck!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1384 posts) at 10:10 AM
Kelli:
It all depends on what you want “personally” like and want. I have competed in a Figure Competition back in October and the experience was very rewarding.
I decided to do Figure because Bodybuilding would have been even more strenuous on my body…you must bring your bodyfat level as low as possible (lower then Figure) Generally, women are “naturally” small, however, some are blessed with a little bit more muscles and that’s why you have different weight classes.
You don’t have to be big but, if you were to see the women bodybuilders at the “Olympia”, you’d soon realize that ALL of them are on steroids…you CANNOT get to that level without the use of steroids, they are “juiced” up.
If you are thinking of doing a bodybuilding show, stick with “natural” shows :), the competitors are drug tested and it’s an even level playing field.
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (349 posts) at 10:14 AM
not only that..women's bodybuilding is kind of getting the heave ho from promoters..they know the audience would rather see figure/fitness..thats where the money is...so thats what most of the contests are
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 10:19 AM
speaking of;
did anyone else see the Cortisol Ms. Fitness competition yesterday?
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1384 posts) at 02:30 PM
Nope haven't seen it. I don't have cable *LOL* We took it "out" of the house since we didn't watch TV anyway...so, I have very basic tv channels *LOL* (5 to be exact! ha!).
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1384 posts) at 02:34 PM
There's NO money to be made in Figure or Fitness until you become a PRO.....so, in the beginning, everything comes out of your pocket unless you are lucky enough and blessed with finding a sponser (gym owner, etc.) that will help you.
Figure/Fitness Competitions is very expensives, suits can easily cost over $1,000!!! Think I'm kidding...HA! I paid close to $400.00 for my suits (about $200.00 each) and I was BLOWN AWAY by the competitions, their suits were decked out compared to mine. I had very little stones, and I'm having to add more myself to save money and make them look nicer.
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1384 posts) at 02:38 PM
Oh can't forget the shoes, the tan, the make up, the hair, the nails, supplements, hiring a trainer, the food, the supplements, etc....OUF! OOOH and you can't forget to find a babysitter if need be, paying for overnight stay (if needed), travel time, gas, buying photos (there will be photographer taking pictures!).........oh and you got to pay for sign up fees, your NPC Card, etc.
The adventure is fun and exciting, but can be expensive too :-) But it's worth it, as long as you don't break the bank!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 02:56 PM
well, dang, Carole, just take all the fun out of it :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (89 posts) at 06:54 PM
Carole, how low did you have to get your body fat before you knew you were in the range to even consider it?
How long were you able to keep your competition weight/look?
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2134 posts) at 06:06 AM
If you really dislike the high dollar machine I could take it off your hands and you'd be rid of it (???)
I agree with Jerry; it has its purpose but with the dumbbells you seem to have a greater range of motion and resistance seems more intense JMO.
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (789 posts) at 06:19 AM
Russ40 and I have a bowflex. We also use dumbbells. We had great results with using both. If we didn't already have a wide variety of dumbbells, we would buy the Selecttech Dumbbells. They are pricey, but worth it, from what I hear.
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (126 posts) at 01:39 PM
young guns..i'm here!!! I have a potential sub...if amodellaawyer and nikki don't reply.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 01:53 PM
Already taken care of ReenieC.
Body for Life Forum Message by dmiller57 (5 posts) at 07:15 AM
It seems like there are a few of us that are wondering the same thing....exactly what a team does and how to get started on one. If anyone is looking to put a team together and has some experience/ideas about this, how about PM'ing those of us who are interested and let's get started. I'm ready to rock!
Body for Life Forum Message by missylab (12 posts) at 08:31 AM
Thanks everyone for the advice. I was ready to give up because I think I was concentrating too much on the amount of weight, which was making it almost impossible to do! I am going to start with the smallest dumbells first. This should be a huge help!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (482 posts) at 03:22 PM
OK heres the scoop- I called the EAS fitness expert and they said spinning is fine. No need to do it in addition to your 20 minutes though. So just schedule it in as one of your 3 cardio days and stick to your normal EFL diet plan adding a little more protein wont hurt but as long as your still keeping up with your LBWO and increasing weight and hitting 10's you should see no decline in your muscle growth in the legs by doing spinning once a week for 45-90 minutes at a time. Spinning "is" interval training-its good approved cardio for the BFL challenge.
Body for Life Forum Message by Myintencity (25 posts) at 04:51 AM
Hey Charliegirl, There's lots of good information here. In terms of gender, you may be in the minority when you step into the free weight area. So what! You're there to get strong and get muscle. If you insist on bringing your monsters along, there's another unspoken rule: "Check your demons at the door." They'll wait for you. Maybe, maybe not! But be yourself. If there's a piece of equipment or technique you're unfamiliar with, it's ok to ask someone, but be confident. Not needy. You'll know you're in the game the day you walk out of the gym after a monster workout and realize in retrospect that those guys in the pit were just an afterthought. Handle it!
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (349 posts) at 04:53 AM
Myintencity has some good advice..look at it this way too..EVERYONE at your gym had their FIRST day there! Everyone has a day one! Next year people will be coming up to you for advice!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (20 posts) at 05:22 AM
Just keep in mind that all those guys in the free weight room had to start somewhere too!
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (154 posts) at 06:13 AM
This was actually a problem for me the first time I tried getting in shape pre BFL days. I got a membership at Bally's. The first day I was wandering around like a lost little firstgrader. When I tried to get help from a trainer, he just looked through me and gave me a standard line about, "well free weights are best,"
I felt brushed off. I noticed later that he was busy helping a woman in much better shape than me. Now granted, there are a million and one reasons why this could have happened. None of them matter. All that mattered is I felt fat, unattractive, and unimportant.
I never set foot in the gym again.
Do not underestimate how important confidence in the gym is. When I did go for my first challenge, I worked out at home for a month before I got a membership at a different gym. Much better experience.
I reccomend getting a set of Powerblocks, or other adjustable weights for home. If you are really struggling at the gym, work out at home a bit to boost your confidence. There's no shame in doing that. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (29 posts) at 06:28 AM
I too struggle with this. I am going to enlist the advice given here and crank up my new walkman!!!!!!!
Let's get with it and kick some serious booty!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 08:01 AM
Girl...Ive been there/done that too. Try adding a new gym, in a new city (and STATE)and being 270lbs to the equation and see how self concious I was?
The best advice I can give is this:
ACT like you belong!!
That free weight area is as much YOURS as it is theirs, and after the 1st 2 sessions or so, youll be an old pro!
And just think...by working out in "that" area-you just might inspire other women to hit the free weights too and how cool is that? :)
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1297 posts) at 08:34 AM
Hi Charliegirl! Welcome To The Guest Book!!!! And Congratulations on starting your challenge!!!! Don't be worried what other people at the gym are thinking, and by all means do not let that hold you back!!! Just wait, in a few months time you'll will be showing them up!! And believe me, every one has to start somewhere, including all those guys at the gym. Just focus on your workout and don't worry about what anyone else is thinking!! You are doing this for You!!! When you walk into the gym, hold your head up high and act as if you belong there!!!! You have just as much right to be there as anyone else!!!! I wish you all the very best!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (235 posts) at 02:01 PM
I agree with most of the posts on here. Almost every guy in the gym is there to either change their appearance or they like working out for various reasons. I personally love lifting weights and have been somewhat of a gymrat since I was 16. I lift to blow of steam, it's my alone time. I glance around and if I see someone that need help I will offer it but usually I am very zoned in and listening to my MP3 player. My point is that most of the guys that you are intimidated by probably don't even realize that anyone is in the gym but themselves. Play your music kick buck and enjoy your workout!
Body for Life Forum Message by Nut-Meg (482 posts) at 04:46 PM
Charliegirl:
As long as you aren't wearing a purple thong leotard over turquoise spandex stirrup pants with hot pink legwarmers, i don't think you have any reason to be embarrassed ;) meg
Body for Life Forum Message by MomOfThree (3 posts) at 05:02 PM
Hey there Charliegirl! You have no reason to be embarrassed at the gym. First of all, the men in the weight room are concentrating on what they have to do, not on you and what you are doing! I have a home gym now, but a couple years ago, before I gave birth to babies #2 & #3, I worked out all the time in a gym where I was one of two women who belonged. This gym was geared toward body builders. I was embarrassed at first, like you, but after really paying attention to make sure nobody was "checking me out" I noticed that nobody cared about me, what I looked like or what I was doing! They were all there to work on themselves! Also, anyone in a gym knows that everyone has to start somewhere. Just concentrate on you and what you are doing ... before you know it you will look in the mirror and wonder why you were ever embarrassed in the first place ... I promise! By the way, you don't look horrible in the first place.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (32 posts) at 05:56 PM
MEG! Why are you making fun of me?! I think I look pretty. Especially because I stop after every third rep to reapply my sparkly Bonne Bell lip gloss.
Body for Life Forum Message by Charliegirl (7 posts) at 08:58 PM
How'd you know! I love my purple thong leotard!
Wait, should i not be doing that???
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (447 posts) at 08:59 PM
hahahahahaha....like i wear leotards.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 10:36 AM
did anyone else out there see the "Cortisol-Ms. Fitness competition" yesterday?
Those ladies were fantastic......in such great shape, granted a good many of them were in their twenties.
Some were noted as being in their mid-late thirties and in tip top shape and I also understand that a good many of them were from the Atlanta area.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (381 posts) at 10:38 AM
NO! It was on yesterday!?!? What channel?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 10:45 AM
I think it was channel 43 (on comcast out of Atlanta)....not sure what it would have been any where else.
I'm sure they'll have a re-run
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (28 posts) at 02:04 PM
I checked on Tivo.com (their online scheduling section) and they show it coming on again January 16th (on FSS2 in my area...not even sure what channel that is.)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 02:05 PM
great, thanks for the info.
maybe I can remember it'll be coming on again and I can manage to watch it in it's entirety
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (92 posts) at 01:23 PM
Yesterday was my first day back on program.
I am doing a 3 day split. Yesterday included quads.
Today i am in agony!! Everytime I get up from my desk
my muscles are screaming!!!
How in the heck do you do hitts when you are that sore?
What does everyone else do? Just run through it??
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 01:35 PM
Take ibuprofen and deal. Have to do it.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (820 posts) at 01:37 PM
You wont be so sore after the first week or two.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (235 posts) at 01:51 PM
you will adjust, now just strecth, take some vitamin c, ibuprofen, drink lots of water and do those hiits
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (92 posts) at 01:53 PM
Ok, I am off to the gym then.
Just wasn't sure how good of an idea it was but I guess everyone else is doing it so I can too!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (356 posts) at 01:59 PM
You will feel better after the HIIT
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (92 posts) at 01:33 PM
Does anyone own the magic bullet blender?
If so, how do you like it?
I am looking for a new blender.
Just wondering what everyone else is using.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (235 posts) at 01:50 PM
I just got one 2 days ago and I love it. I have only been using it for myoplex and the containers are a bit small but definitly worth the cost. It really works well.
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (155 posts) at 01:51 PM
I LOVE it!! I got it for Christmas from the in-laws. Now I did notice that they don't sell all the parts you can get for it at places like Walmart and Target. The one they got us came from the magic bullet website and it came with an actual blender and juicer attachment. I haven't used those yet and may not really need to. I LOVE the fact that you can just use the cup that you blend everything in to drink out of! So much easier to clean and I think the shakes come out creamier and frothier!! Can you tell I'm in love?? LOL
SHelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (92 posts) at 01:51 PM
Can you mix a whole myoplex shake in it? I like the idea of more than one cup for mixing, especially when you have 2 people!!
What size is the cup? How many oz's??
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (28 posts) at 02:00 PM
I have one and REALLY like it, BUT...I find that it is too small for shakes. You cannot fill it very full and I have had it overflow once (BIG mess). I like to put more water and ice in my shakes so I started using my regular blender for my shakes. Also, the Magic Bullet is made to be used in short bursts....no more than 60 seconds at a time I think. I found that if I tried to make 2 shakes (one after the other, one for me and one for my daughter) that the thing would start smoking!
For me, the Magic Bullet is great for cooking but not the best for protein shake making. You can buy a bigger blender jar attachment for it, but it's another $40+ or so and if you add that to the $60 for the main pieces, you've got a $100+ blender. For that much money, you can get one that can puree rocks AND myoplex! JMO...
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (92 posts) at 02:12 PM
gotcha!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy06BFL (22 posts) at 02:21 PM
I LOVE mine!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2135 posts) at 04:13 PM
I just ordered the whole set, I think it comes with the juicer and blender. Actually, when I bought it, they had a special, get two of everything. I am excited to use it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (14 posts) at 07:02 PM
I have nothing to offer as far as anything constructive. I just had to share that I can't read this thread title without thinking about adult things that go buzz in the night :}
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (92 posts) at 07:33 PM
LOL!! Daaang Girl...I wondered if anyone would think that!
hee hee hee.
Body for Life Forum Message by Spiritfan (15 posts) at 09:47 PM
I bought the Bullet from Target but then saw the more complete set on an infomercial on xmas so I bought the set from the infomercial as well and as Udenia states, I got 2 for the price of 1. I bought it because of the juicer and blender combo which Target's model doesn't have. I love the regular version and like the fact that it only makes one shake.
You guys gotta get one!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 09:58 PM
I got one for xmas and I LOVE it, love it love itttt!!
My myoplex comes out YUMMIER than ever and a few seconds mixes up my cottage cheese and yogurt soooo good!!
I tried to mix up some egg salad last night-MESSY...think Ill stick to choppin up my egg whites.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nut-Meg (482 posts) at 04:26 PM
So says my bf. I have done 10k for the past two years each spring and I am NOT a runner. Never have been. I forced myself to do it to see if I could do it. And I did. And i hated it.
But Tim reminded me last night that somewhere along the line I said that this year I would train for the half marathon. Ugh. did i really say that?
Any good suggestions on a running program to increase distance and stamina? I don't think 20 min of HIIT is going to cut it this time. Meg
Body for Life Forum Message by 42kdad (11 posts) at 04:33 PM
When is your 1/2 Marathon?? How much are you running right now? Any time goals, or just to finish?? I have a couple of training plans that I have used, that I can share with you, depending on your goals.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nut-Meg (482 posts) at 04:42 PM
ok:
1. Half marathon is the first week of june, so I have roughly5 and a half months to train.
2. not running at all yet, started a challenge yesterday and plan to start with 20 min HIIT.
3. For right now I just want to finish. Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flexie (4 posts) at 04:55 PM
I too have signed myself up for a half marathon this year, actually 19th Feb to be exact and when I first started training 2.6kms seemed huge, but six weeks in I ran 15k on Monday evening in a time that I didn't think possible (1:50), not champion standards by any means but fast for me (my fastest over 10 km is 1:12). I know I can do it, even with a three week holiday to England where I will be training outside in the cold, not the summer weather we are having here at the moment. Here is a link to the programme I am using to train with. It has a bunch of stuff about heart rates for speed etc but as I am more concerned about finishing, I am just covering the distances. Hope this helps
http://www.britwyn.co.nz/asics/events/events_auckland_ha_ma.html
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (20 posts) at 05:58 PM
Here is a link to 4 training scheds for the beginner minim-marathoner:
http://www.500festival.com/marathon/TrainingInformation.asp
1 is for walk,
1 is walk-run
1 is run-walk
1 is run
But it is all meant to have you finish... I am doing the mini in mid May and am taking this as a prototype as it is based on times. First doing my HIIT then adding light running after that. The total time and extra cardio actually does 'almost' fit into Dr. Hussmans allowed tweaks to the BFL program.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (32 posts) at 06:01 PM
Okay, Meg. I did the same dumbass thing last year. And I started from ALMOST ground zero (I could run about 1.5-2 miles), and I trained for it in 12 weeks using the training on halhigdon.com. I had only ever run a couple of 5k races, and the last one was about a month and a half before I started training.
I absolutely am not a runner either--I just try to make myself plod along now and again, and I DID IT. I ran every single step of the way and it took me over 2 and a half hours to do it. But I DID IT!!!
PM me if you want and I'll give you all my "wealth" of knowledge.
Body for Life Forum Message by pk-rn (30 posts) at 07:37 PM
I have been eating this on Nutrigrain waffles. I just looked through the BFL book and Bill Phillips doesn't mention peanut butter. What do you think? Should I consider it a no no?
Patty
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (89 posts) at 08:02 PM
I'm not sure plan wise but I think it is fine in moderation. I love my natty pb and have some about 2-3 times a week. I never use more than a tablespoon...usually less. It is just too good on ww toast or my protein pancakes! I buy the crunchy kind and it is all nuts...which are mentioned in the book, I believe.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1009 posts) at 08:13 PM
You can have up to 1 tbs of natural fat a day. Natural PB is one of them or avocados, olive oil are others. But remember rule of thumb 1 tbs per natural fat per day. ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (480 posts) at 02:48 PM
I have a (stupid) question to ask about CLA. Is taking CLA and taking flaxseed oil (like Dr. Udo's) essentially the same thing? Or do they accomplish different purposes?
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (480 posts) at 03:44 PM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (92 posts) at 03:54 PM
Good question Hot Body, it's not a stupid one at all, especially since my question is very similar ;-)
I've just bought some CLA. I currently take four capsules of fish oil and two capsules of evening primrose oil each day.
Now is CLA doing the same/similar thing to fish oil / EPO??
With adding CLA should I stop or cut-down on the others??
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (235 posts) at 03:59 PM
CLA and fish or flaxseed oil are not the same and have different purposes. If you take CLA you should still take the fish or flax. Keep in mind though if you eat a serving of fish then cut the daily dose by one (not for the cla but the flax or fish). I take flax seed oil 3 times daily and cla 3 times daily.
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (92 posts) at 04:34 PM
Thanks ocpanther, I'll keep on going with both.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (480 posts) at 04:39 PM
Thanks!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2134 posts) at 06:10 AM
When you say "I like it" what exactly do you all mean? You like how you felt? or you like the results? How can you tell its the product that is working not staying with your plan?
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 08:04 AM
Personally I hated it becuz I couldnt get past the taste, so Im not sure how good it really works.
This is the only EAS product that Ive tried that definately got the "thumbs down" from me.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy06BFL (22 posts) at 02:42 PM
I liked the taste of it (especially Raspberry Tea) and I like how it gave me energy.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1009 posts) at 01:52 PM
I am looking to get a calcium supplement since my dairy has been cut out. Anyone take one that they like?
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (92 posts) at 01:54 PM
I always get the chewables in chocolate!! I am not a big pill taker so the chewables work for me....plus they are like a little treat.
THe brand I am using is caltrate I believe, I don't have them with me at the moment.
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (209 posts) at 01:58 PM
Calcium should be fine as long as you do these things: 1. Take it with or right after food. 2. Divide it up, taking the recommended dose in two different mealtimes. (The usual recommended dose is 1200 mg calcium daily, so just take one 600 mg tab. 3. Make sure it has Vitamin D in it as well--most do. 4. Don't take more than the RDA.
I have osteoporosis and have been taking medication plus calcium for over 2 years now, maybe 3 years, and one thing the doctor told me to do was cut down or cut out the diet colas. He said all colas have phosphate in them that tends to wash out calcium from the bones. (I don't think that's how I got the osteoporosis, but that was making it worse). He also told me not to waste money on coral calcium or advertised brands ( I assume he meant Citracal)but just to buy an over the counter brand that was made by a reputable manufacturer.
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (4 posts) at 03:44 PM
Nov 19 (Scorpio)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (422 posts) at 11:18 PM
A little like Scott! But your guys eyes are sweet and happy, not...uh. psychotic.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nut-Meg (482 posts) at 04:28 PM
And she's back ! yay!
Body for Life Forum Message by wdrew (248 posts) at 04:54 PM
You're lookin' fantastic J-Dub!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (155 posts) at 04:59 PM
Thanks, y'all. You are so good for my ego. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2134 posts) at 05:53 AM
LOL @ Can'tStopMe. Replace it with Kelly.
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (249 posts) at 06:03 AM
LMAO!!! Glad you were able to get back to the workout!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 12:26 PM
Man, I missed a lot of work last week since I was sick and just wanted to check in and say hey to all my buddies! I (like a lot of you) started a new challenge yesterday (1-2-06), I was a bit upset that during my off week (being sick and not working out or eating right) I gained 5 lbs! Takes a month to loose 5 lbs and in one week I got it back! Not Cool! But I am feeling better, not 100%, but better and ready to kick some bootie this challenge! Summer's comin'!
I got my son out of jail (detention center) after a long battle, on Friday! Yee-Haw! My twins and I went to spend the day with him yesterday! They were SO happy to see their brother....it was awesome!
Well that's really all for the checkin in! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and a safe New Years Eve! 2006 is going to be awesome isn't it!
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (238 posts) at 12:52 PM
I'm glad everything worked out, happy to have you back on tracker!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1005 posts) at 01:30 PM
Good for you Mellie,
Happy new Year to you and yours.
2006 is gonna be THE year
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 01:32 PM
Team #1 is going to kick butt. Get it in gear Mellie.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 01:35 PM
I am set and ready to go Crone! No worries! I will be a strong player for our team!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 01:44 PM
so happy to hear the great news about your son. I know that just made your day, weekend, holiday season.
Now, you people get off your butts and kick it at the gym today...eat clean and let's kick some ass on week 1.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 01:56 PM
Hey 69, how did you do between challenges? Did you gain weight too?
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (356 posts) at 01:58 PM
I am sure a lot of the 5lb is water. Should take less time to drop it this time.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 02:06 PM
That's what I am hoping Pixy!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 03:09 PM
BTW Mellie, I did gain a little.
3 lbs. in 3 weeks (not too bad), I saw an increase of 1/2" in the chest, the waist and the hips......maybe I can get rid of this in the first week
if I try really hard.....we'll see
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 03:18 PM
I believe you can do it....that wasn't bad at all for 3 weeks! What the heck happened with me? I'm way upset about it! Well, hopefully when I weigh in again on Monday it will be gone. Hey, do you know, for our challenge do we have to report weekly? I usually don't weigh in during my challenge until I have completed 4 weeks, then weigh in every 2 weeks...I don't like doing it weekly, it can be discouraging.
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (755 posts) at 03:27 PM
Dont sweat the 5 pounds Mel, it will be off sooner than you think sweet-cheeks!! So glad to hear about your son! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Best of Luck on the Challenge!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 03:42 PM
Sweet cheeks! I like that! Thanks to all of my friends for supporting me, and caring! You are all awesome and I love ya!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (50 posts) at 12:42 PM
Just wanted to let you know that the there is a Biggest Loser Special tomorrow, Wednesday, night starting at 8PM.
They have been working with couples and families and will be cramming all the activities and results into a 2 hr show. Check your local listing, it's on NBC.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 12:46 PM
Sweet! Thanks for the info!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 12:48 PM
Im going to have to record it though, the big game (Rose Bowl) is tomorrow and Im not missing that!
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (971 posts) at 12:53 PM
I can't wait to see it! Looks like a lot of amazing transformations!
Body for Life Forum Message by nasa10202004 (125 posts) at 12:53 PM
Thanks
I got caught up in this show. I really teared up as they reflected on their loss, and I reflected on mine. I am just happy to see when a fellow fat person loses the old lazy person and finds the new and improved person.
Kenny
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 12:56 PM
yep, I'll be watching. Maybe doing a few pushups while watching :0
Body for Life Forum Message by amylame (26 posts) at 12:57 PM
I happen to know one of the participants.
I make "office calls" to several different businesses each month and have been watching her shrink.
Her name is Annette - and although the challenge is over now, she is tightlipped about who the winner is.
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (50 posts) at 01:03 PM
amy, that's so cool.
The winner is to with $50,000. Her lifestyle hasn't changed has it? New car or something? :)
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (50 posts) at 01:04 PM
ER.. That's the winner is to WIN $50,000.
Body for Life Forum Message by mxmaggie (3 posts) at 09:39 PM
I was totally into that show. Since then, I've bought the book (more of a social resource) and the DVD. What a positive and motivating show...*sigh* I wish they had back to back seasons..lol OK, maybe I don't have a life! hehe
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (14 posts) at 12:57 PM
I just KNOW that title will bring every male in from miles around like a dog in heat....lol. Sorry to dissapoint ya guys...
I just got a call about a referral request I put in about a month ago for a breast reduction. I'm so excited! I'm so nervous! I'm so scared! I'm back to being excited! (welcome to my world..)
I know from experience that my breast size doesn't go down with weight loss. I know my bra gets looser, but that's more from the BACK shrinking than the front..ha! (yeah, nice visual, huh?)This means that I could keep DD jugs even though I lose 50+ lbs! Ack! (For those of you who are picturing Carmen Electra here and wondering what the problem is, nature doesn't work that way.. Nature is much more cruel than that. Plastic surgeons put great perky boobs on women with no body fat.. nature works ya over like a giant pile of putty that has melted in the microwave. It's ugly, it's sad, but it's life.) I also know that normal size boobies would make working out so much better. I wouldn't have to wear at least 2 bras and still be sore from a 10 min jog! My shirts would fit! I could go into the perkiness factor, but I'll just leave it at that. I could buy bras in normal stores and not at Lane Bryant! (who, by the way, has great bras for the bigger-boobie people)
Is there anyone out there who has had this surgery?? Anyone who can offer thoughts, guidance, support? (and by support I mean the non-underwire kind)
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1544 posts) at 01:03 PM
y'know people have been asking about you
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (14 posts) at 01:04 PM
I know.. that's why I came back. Well, that and to get my flabby bootay in shape. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by She Bear (47 posts) at 01:05 PM
I'm excited for you! I've known 2 women who have had it done and they have been so pleased with the results. One was a softball player and the other wasn't very active but at 28 she couldn't stand the back pain not to mention the lears from guys. She was only 5'1" too. This is better then sprouting wings!
Donna
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (424 posts) at 01:06 PM
girl, I have no answers for you, but PLEASE let us know how it goes. I've been considering one too, but will wait until we have another kiddo.
I have the same probs. Everything goes EXCEPT the boobs. lol! At best I lose a HALF cup size and my DD's fit a bit looser. I hate trying on coats that are a size 12, and fit great until I get to the chest, then I can't even button them!!
I am excited for you! Micky :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (424 posts) at 01:07 PM
oh! And I saw a boob reduction on one of those surgery shows, and the girl went down to a C cup, and DIDN"T HAVE TO WEAR A BRA afterwards, too cool!
M
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (14 posts) at 01:10 PM
NO!! NOT have to wear a bra?? Say it ain't so!!!!! I'd be in free-boobie heaven! I don't even go get my mail without hoistin these sistas up! A strong wind might come by and I'd have to untangle them from a bush or something :)
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (50 posts) at 01:16 PM
Not really support but observation.
My neice had this procedure done 2 years ago. Her shoulders hurt because of the weight put on them for the support of her heavy breast. She was happy with the results afterwards however, she did not get on a weight loss program and has since gain weight and is right back to where she was. (sigh)
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (32 posts) at 01:19 PM
I have a friend that had hers reduced and was really happy.
A couple of weeks on this program, and I'll have a "free reduction"--that's where I lose first. I'll miss my girls . . .
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (322 posts) at 03:36 PM
I have no words of wisdom for you, I'm a 38B at 200lbs and a 38B at 120lbs. I just wanted to say I'm so happy to see you back here!!
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 03:44 PM
I had a friend who had hers reduced about 8 years ago now - and she still looks and feels great. I've been jealous ever since. I've always been active and would be happy to be a A cup to reduce the number of sport bras I need to wear when running.
Please post about your experience, or just pm me. I would definitely like to hear about it and how it goes!
Good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (801 posts) at 04:02 PM
Still laughing at your getting the mail comment, and just wanted to say I'm SO glad you're back -- boobs and all. :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Nut-Meg (482 posts) at 04:19 PM
yay daaang girl is back!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (142 posts) at 04:36 PM
My cousin had hers done about 5 years ago and she has never regretted it. She had them reduced to a C cup and is really happy with them. So happy in fact that she felt compelled to show everyone her new and improved boobs. And even after having two kids those puppies are still perky.
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (703 posts) at 06:31 PM
SOOO glad to see ya back & posting ..you always make us LAUGH & we need that 'round here!
As to the surgery I've go a friend who did it .. & she's happy ... as to me talk to me in a few months they'll be "flappy jacks" again :(
much to hubby's chagrin..he's liked thing the past while when they "returned" ~lol
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (934 posts) at 10:26 PM
Oh, I get a "free" reduction too like Nicabod. I got way smaller during my first challenge, which I thought I didn't like, but then after I slacked, I was reaching for something and I was like "HUH??" because I had gained my boobs back!! This made me even more unhappy than loosing them in the first place, because if the boobs are back, the butt must be back!! I kinda liked going to do a weight workout in a tank with a built-in, and nothing else! I used to have to double-bra them! You know what they say, anything more than a handful is just a waste! LOL ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (422 posts) at 10:57 PM
Hmmmm, my face is falling off- any chance I could get a referral for a face reduction? *crosses fingers*
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 03:41 PM
Ok, I broke down and bought one of those Enell Bra's that Oprah made such a big deal about, and I have got to tell you that it is AWESOME! Today is the first day I tried it, I do pretty intense "jumping" cardio and I have a lot of problem with getting good support and with this puppy my girls didn't move an inch and it was very comfortable! I didn't feel like I was in a cast! So if you are considering buying one (at $56!) they are totally worth it!
Just thought I would share! I was so excited about it today that I wanted to tell everyone but I don't think all they guys I work with would understand or appreciate my excitement! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (236 posts) at 03:44 PM
It is the best bra for big boobed women! I have one and its the best I have ever tried. I love mine!
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (29 posts) at 03:45 PM
So.....where's the website?? I'm very interested!!
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (236 posts) at 03:47 PM
www.enell.com
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 03:47 PM
Just go to enell.com! It may take a few weeks to get it delivered but trust me worth it! The sizing was right on too because they size like 1,2,3 or something, just follow the chart~
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (236 posts) at 03:50 PM
There is also a canadian store to order from http://www.sierrablue.ca/sport.html
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (29 posts) at 03:51 PM
Got it thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2135 posts) at 04:01 PM
Well I just have to get me one of those babies, my girls have their own ZIPCODE! Anything will help!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 04:03 PM
lol...you are too funny
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (322 posts) at 03:47 PM
I just want to say you guys are making me so jealous!! I would love to workout and I really wanted to start a new challenge on 1/2 and the MissFit Meltdown too, but I'm temporarily benched. I have mysterious groin pain, going to the Dr. tomorrow to see what is up with that and last night I got 5 beautiful stitches in my left thumb, thanks to a sugar-free cherry pie filling can.
Kick butt for me guys (and gals) I can't believe I miss working out this much!!! I am eating clean so hopefully I won't get too flabby.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 03:51 PM
Oh damn! I am so sorry! I can imagine how hard that is...I missed working out all last week because I was sick, and whether it was my off week or not, it KILLED me! I love to work out! I have cut myself on a can like that before too and that hurts like hell! I hope you get better soon, and I hope they figure out whats going on with your groin...that can be very painful! Let us know tomorrow how things went!
Take care, eat clean, and you'll be back in no time at all hitting it harder than ever!
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (801 posts) at 03:59 PM
Yee-ouch on the cut! Feel better soon.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (155 posts) at 04:29 PM
Just think how great you'll feel when you get the ok to work out again. It gives you something to look forward to! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by wdrew (248 posts) at 04:59 PM
Ye-ow! Stitches anywhere bite the big one, but they really suck on a finger. Everytime you try moving that finger it feels like the stitches are gonna rip out.
Get better soon!
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (789 posts) at 08:43 PM
Oh Tink...what a bummer! I hope you are feeling better and back in the swing of things soon!!!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by helpdial911 (18 posts) at 11:24 PM
Just curious on how much everyone has spent on supplements for BFL. One of the things that always discouraged me from doing the challenge or on my own was the price. I am lucky to live/work about 10 minutes from EAS in Golden, CO and once a month they have a civil service sale and supps are anywhere from 60-90% off. First challenge I think I spent $300 and actually had $1600 worth of stuff had I got it at GNC.
Bad news is, EAS is moving and this month is the last month to stock up.
So, how much has everyone else spent?
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (42 posts) at 11:29 PM
I haven't actually spent anything on BFL per say. I did buy protein powder and I take vitamins but that's it. Oh, instead of the Body for Life book I got the audio (cassettes so they were only $4.99) but I may be one of the few people left with a tape player. I listen to the tapes when I do dishes or whatever. So I guess all I've spent is $4.99 (Canadian).
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (4 posts) at 04:18 PM
I just got my EFL book. It will be good for me... I never have time to cook, and not much of a fan of spending lots of time in the kitchen either.
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (89 posts) at 07:16 PM
I feel badly for saying anything negative about it. It inspires a lot of people to have some fun with their choices. I was in my "cookbook" head and not "menu inspirations" when I posted this. I didn't mean to insult anyone who was enjoying the book and the recipes.
I didn't put the energy into experimenting on my first challenge. I am ready to make this more interesting and delicious this time around. I'm playing with some of Bill's recipes (adding a tweaking) and also playing with some of my favorites from other cookbooks. I'll share my favorites for those who have the time and inkling.
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (89 posts) at 07:17 PM
P.S. I AM a food snob. I admit it. I was in the natural and gourmet food biz for over a decade.
Body for Life Forum Message by LincolnJenn (1 posts) at 10:16 AM
Hi,
I started on 1/1 and am using the EFL book. My husband and I are not picky eaters, so we are following the example menus in the back of the book. He is not complaining...but it seems like a lot of food for me! I am full most of the time. I just ate a breakfast burrito made with 1 egg and 3 egg whites....I am stuffed. How can I possibly lose weight this way. I have my doubts, but am going to ride this out and see where it takes me! Any advise from anyone?
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (209 posts) at 10:33 AM
Portion sizes are the key. Eating six times a day doesn't mean three course dinners. A portion size for a typical woman is less than a deck of cards for a protein, and about half a cup for a carb. A myoplex lite, which is for women, is 190 calories. "Eating" six Myoplex Lites a day would only be about 1,140 calories a day. Not that you're counting calories, but this illustrates how small the portions need be. If you are using the EFL book, be sure to read page 73. Ther, it explains that the EFL portion sizes are midway between what a man needs for maintenance and what a woman needs for maintenance. So, if you're eating the whole portion, you're likely to be gaining weight! Check the website, "eatingforlife.com for the portion sizes and nutrition information.
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (29 posts) at 04:02 PM
Yah...be really careful with those portion sizes. I LOVE the cookbook, but my first challenge, I only lost like 5 pounds and I am pretty sure that it was due to over portioning. I am being much more careful this time around.
Body for Life Forum Message by amylame (26 posts) at 11:41 AM
Was I the only one who bought carb options condiments?
They dont sell them at the Kroger or Farmer Jack near my home anymore and I can only guess that I was the only one buying them??
Anyone see them lately?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 11:45 AM
the Ingles and (I think) Publix sells those brands here in Georgia
Body for Life Forum Message by amylame (26 posts) at 11:48 AM
Thanks!
We dont have either of those stores in Michigan. Maybe I should check the gourmet grocery stores.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (820 posts) at 11:51 AM
Walden Farms sells a lot of good stuff. You might want to check them out.
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (210 posts) at 11:16 PM
Hey guys!
I put some sf seeds on my salad tonite, along with romaine, ff cheese, tomatoes and carrots. Is this bfl approved? gosh i hope so. I didnt use but a teaspoon or so. i just want to make sure it is ok. i looooove them on salads! thanks for any input!
Body for Life Forum Message by wahine808 (8 posts) at 11:25 PM
How many eggs are in one portion? Is there a difference in scrambled vs hardboiled? Whites vs. whole eggs?
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (32 posts) at 12:20 AM
Make sure you are REALLY punching and kicking. Put some force into it. If you're just extending your arms and doing leg lifts, you aren't really working too hard. I had great results from Tae-bo, but I had to really, really make sure I wasn't half-assing it.
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (772 posts) at 06:15 PM
thanks guys~ great to know I'm not the only person out there! I am doing the rapid fatloss diet right now and doing taebo for cardio because I don't think I could do the running in the rain in all..... (no treadmil,)
lol thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by decorator70 (4 posts) at 07:28 PM
Tae-bo is great but you definitely have to put your body weight and some effort into it. Also, be careful and listen when he gives form cues. Good luck!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (214 posts) at 09:37 AM
Yep. I've really done something to my back. I went to see a massage therapist the Saturday afternoon. She worked on my back and into my gluteal muscles. She couldn't believe how tight they were. So we discussed my routine and she's thinking that my leg extension may have aggravated the sciatic nerve. She suggested icing the area...and using less weight. This sucks...the pain is crap...but less weight? Should I do more reps to ensure that I progress? Your thoughts appreciated.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (381 posts) at 10:20 AM
I would switch exercises.... maybe do something with free weights til you feel better, sometimes I injure myself using the machines without knowing it til the next day....maybe do some dead lifts? If you stick w the same exercise I would decrease the weight til that muscle recovers.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (214 posts) at 12:22 PM
Ok...Ill give this a try. I also found some leg squats I can do without weights using a swiss ball. I'll discuss this with her after my massage today.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2134 posts) at 06:13 AM
For me its quite simple - you never get where you want to be, you just improve.
Its like your golf game. How can you be a perfect golfer? Never improve your game? There is ALWAYS room for improvement. JMO
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (89 posts) at 10:43 AM
For women, nature is throwing you a curve ball. You are constantly swimming against the tide to maintain your best fitness. If you stop, you go in the other direction. This is not a torturous regimen. It is possible to continue this style of nutritious eating and this very minimal exercise. And the result is a very fit and trim body. I have been working out my entire life and have maintained a fit body. THIS is actually the most straight forward, and least time consuming maintenance that I can think of.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1670 posts) at 02:09 PM
BUMPING this back up for the many new folks on tracker! (and frankly I need to read it again myself!!!)
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (456 posts) at 02:29 PM
Jim--
I still keep a copy of it near my weights bench but. . .
This post really needs a permanent home!!
Anyone got any ideas??
I think it should be "required reading!"
P
Body for Life Forum Message by jseven (28 posts) at 07:39 PM
makes my sore muscles feel better already
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2135 posts) at 09:05 PM
Well there is the writer that I know! Perfectly said. I remember sitting on the couch about ready to cry when I knew I was gaining weight and I was tired and bored and actually just feeling sorry for myself! But I am glad that I am off the couch and doing my exercises. I completed Turbo Jam today, the full 45 minute workout!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1670 posts) at 04:18 PM
WOW! Looks like I need to bring this one back up for some new folks dealing with this issue!
Hang in there!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 07:09 PM
Going to bump this up, someone has questions.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 08:27 PM
need to bump it up again.
Body for Life Forum Message by amylame (26 posts) at 10:12 PM
commenting so it is in my history
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (422 posts) at 10:59 PM
I'm stickin this time...mostly because my ass is draggin the floor and got stuck on a nail...but yeah- Im stayin.
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 11:57 AM
I would ask what/who made them change?
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (189 posts) at 12:16 PM
Do you feel added pressure to maintain the BFL lifestyle now that you've got the title of Champion? Does it ever feel overwhelming?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (424 posts) at 01:01 PM
I thought of another question...how has your life changed since becoming a BFL champion? (making time for expos, media, recognition)
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by Darla (7 posts) at 12:52 PM
GET*HER*DONE said:
After serious & cautious consideration.....your
Contract of Friendship
has been renewed for the new year 2006
Love Always,
GET*HER*DONE
LINDA
Body for Life Forum Message by Darla (7 posts) at 12:53 PM
I'm signing!
I want to be friends with all of you too! :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by nasa10202004 (125 posts) at 01:01 PM
I'll take that to the bank! Have a happy and healthy 2006.
Kenny
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 03:24 PM
I don't make new years resolutions - I make an annual plan of what I need to do to get closer to my goals. This year they include:
1) Reach 16% bodyfat
2) Start and get half-way through a Masters degree
3) Go home for my mom's 60th in December (it's expensive from New Zealand!)
4) Buy at least two investment properties
Had my first workout of challenge 2 today, so I'm on my way. Meet with professor next week, so Masters is on it's way. Have started a savings account for Canada trip. Spent the last 4 days looking at property (we've seen over 30 in 4 days!).
Bring on 2006 - I'm ready to rock!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2135 posts) at 04:03 PM
Well we all have a lot that we want to accomplish this year. Stay Strong and Focused, I had to put those skills in work today when I got home, Could've sat on the couch all day, but my workout is done (Turbo Jam) and I will walk with my son later, after supper!
LETS ROCK 2006!
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (110 posts) at 08:47 AM
OK all I have to say is... if Tracy is doing a challenge with 1) the way she looks now and 2)the faact that she has already proved herself a BFL winner, how can the rest of not join her...
Thanks for being her Tracy...
Joe
PS. Happy and Healthy 2006 Everyone
Body for Life Forum Message by 3D (52 posts) at 11:06 AM
I did the same thing. I finished my challenge on DEc. 4th and felt absolutely great. But I decided to take a little break. I hate to say it is now Jan. 4th and I haven't started yet. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME????????? I'm not like this. I gained 5 pounds of blubb. Yuck. I feel lethargic and gross. I know, just get back to it. I haven't written my goals in my journal. I did do a workout yesterday at home and ate pretty good till the cheesecake. My daughter's birthday cake. I need a good slap and some harsh words. Anyone game?
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (356 posts) at 11:26 AM
Welcome back. You look good!!
Body for Life Forum Message by krush2112 (225 posts) at 11:36 AM
You still look smokin! But I know how you feel after letting go for the holidays.....
Don't worry! We're gonna kick some butt this time around!
Body for Life Forum Message by annie1104 (266 posts) at 11:53 AM
I'm with you, too :( I'm back to square one - the holidays did me in. I have NO self control, but I'm committed to making this work and doing even better this time.
New Year..new resolve..New ME!!
Body for Life Forum Message by powermom (196 posts) at 03:16 PM
There you two are! Welcome Reagiesdad! There, I found you Kelli!!
:) Tania
Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (13 posts) at 06:46 PM
Welcome Reagiesdad!! I see that you and Reagiesmom are from Pgh. Go STEELERS! I am from New Castle and my daughter lives in Pgh. Always glad to see new BFLrs from this area.
Kathy
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 07:30 PM
Hurray! It's great you guys are doing this together - makes your commitment 100% stronger :)
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1297 posts) at 08:48 AM
You're Doing Great Linda!!!!!
Love & Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (2 posts) at 12:38 PM
I am very new here - just started my very first challenge. I had heard about BFL but never read the book. I bought the Women's BFL book and even without knowing the original (YET!) I'm a bit put off by it as I believe it gives advance permission to make excuses. "Mini Chills" to eat chocolate? Give me a break.
Body for Life Forum Message by nasa10202004 (125 posts) at 12:44 PM
I keep getting negative feed back from this book, but I have friends asking if BFL Women is worth the read. I don't want to misquote Kelly Adair, but she didn't say positive things about it.
Kenny
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (18 posts) at 12:31 AM
AHHH, not to worry. after I warmed up and stretched a little. My back handled the running way better than expected, in fact there was no pain, but I hit a few good 10's during the third mile.
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (124 posts) at 06:29 AM
YES SIR!! I was hit the gym and had a really good work out. I'm have a cold, though, so we'll see how it goes.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 07:29 AM
flat on my back all day Monday....sick all freakin' day.
But, today.....different story, got in a good 8 minute AB workout this morning and will hit the gym for cardio after work.
This is going to be a fantastic week and will show great results come weigh in and measurement day.
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (290 posts) at 10:12 AM
I hit the ground HARD yesterday! I did a fantastic UBWO, did a very light leg circuit to remind my legs they haven't been forgotten and ran for 20 minutes. I did it because I COULD. I don't plan on doing it anymore, but just felt exhilerated and loved every moment of it!!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (235 posts) at 01:46 PM
yeah crazy, my old hs football coach use to say that all the time. never really appreciated it that much until now!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (356 posts) at 01:54 PM
Hey look now you are giving us some motivation!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 04:52 AM
Jeremy....Rod.....Count me in! I am with you on this one! Let's see that makes 15,000 push-ups between the three of us. Can we find enough people to push it to 30,000 or even 50,000???
BIG BULL wonderin'
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 06:29 AM
this is what I was praying for. Lets keep this going. Now you guys have motivated me to do more. With each person that joins I will up my push up goal total by 10. My new goal is now 5030
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 08:12 AM
OK guys...Im IN!!
My goal is 2500.
I havent done pushups for years, but this challenge is just what I need to get going! Thanks Jeremy.
C'mon ladies, who's in with me??
SHKELLY...this is perfect way to earn that free cup of coffee!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 08:15 AM
Oh...and BTW...Ill be doing real pushups, not the girly ones!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 08:15 AM
um, can I think about it?
Okay, I'll start small....10 push ups a day...total of 840.
Great goal considering I don't think I can even do one! ;0
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 08:16 AM
oh and BTW (to piggyback DanaD)....I am going to do REAL push ups too!
Body for Life Forum Message by chefmikeyd (13 posts) at 08:19 AM
I am in starting today, but I started my program last week, so I have 76 more days to go, that is 5016 pushups or 66 per day from here on out!! How many are you guy s able to do at one time right now?
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 08:29 AM
Do two sets of 30!
Body for Life Forum Message by chefmikeyd (13 posts) at 08:31 AM
I am starting at 15 per session.... goal is to do all 60 at one time!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 08:33 AM
Jeremy you start tracking who's in and keep the current tally board. cool?
IF YOU JOIN CUT AND PASTE THE LIST AND ADD YOURS TO THE BOTTOM WITH YOUR "PUSH-UP PLEDGE" (NO GIRLIE PUSH-UPS EITHER!)
We have:
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 08:34 AM
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (155 posts) at 08:39 AM
BRING IT ON!!! I'm gonna do 1260- 15/day!! And yes Dana, I am gonna work hard and get that free cup of coffee ;)
Oh yeah and let;s make those REAL pushups!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (348 posts) at 08:44 AM
My goal is 10 real pushups per day. As my shoulder improves, I'm going to up my goal.
Body for Life Forum Message by Miz G (80 posts) at 08:54 AM
Look! Here is the scoop, I want to play but I can't do even 2 push ups so I was wondering if I could do "girlie" pushups (which are also a challenge for me btw)? I was hoping that maybe by the end of the challenge I would be able to do those "burly" men push ups (sorry Dana and other ladies). Let me know. I'll be strategizing while I wait.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 08:57 AM
Just to make it easier to read.....add your name to the list!
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 09:01 AM
Miz G-- I say go for what challenges YOU.
How about 2 "real pushups" and 20 "girlie" pushups....increasing the amount of "real" pushups over the weeks?
Just keep it a challenge!
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 09:05 AM
Just to make it easier to read.....add your name to the list!
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (971 posts) at 09:12 AM
I will also start out small...10 push ups a day...total of 840.
Already have mine in for the day!
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by Miz G (80 posts) at 09:23 AM
Well thanks for the encouragement TC but I want to wait for the official ok from the challenge administrator:Mr. Jeremy.
Oh and that is a good suggestion TC but I said I could do 2 that was not 2 together..at least I don't think. Ok I am a whoose!
So Jeremy I am waiting for the official ok..unless the other judges give me the go ahead. I don't want to be disqualified. Oh will there be any drug testing? Being an Olympic year I want to make sure I am in the running for the cup of coffee. Is that the gold? silver? or bronze? Ok ya ya get to push upping and quit stalling.
I'll be huffing and puffing up here in Canada..oh by the way where are the other Canadian athletes? Are we going to let the Americans win??
Body for Life Forum Message by Coloradokid1984 (167 posts) at 09:30 AM
I have dedicated 6 days of cardio to Julie.. I have completed 2 days of my challenge and have completed 2 cardio workouts.....
Great job to ALL
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (290 posts) at 10:16 AM
I can't even do 1 pushup yet! The interesting thing is that I was talking to a friend on New Year's eve about pushups without having seen the topic here! She told me to start with one per day and just build from there.
I'm already signed up for the Torch Challenge and my life has become QUITE busy so there isn't a lot of time to come in here and do much posting. I miss you guys! But I need to focus on finishing work on Friday then starting school on Monday. it's both exciting and scary!
So, I will stop in and report once in a while about how many pushups I've done.
Cross your fingers for me and hope it eventually climbs past single digits!!!
Good luck and much success to you all!!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (338 posts) at 10:23 AM
Just to make it easier to read.....add your name to the list! Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (381 posts) at 10:24 AM
You go! That's COOL.
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (18 posts) at 10:29 AM
Jeremy 5030 Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 11:28 AM
ok my new goal is 5110... The more people that do this the more I have to work. Come on guys make me work my butt off. Anyone can do this if it means doing them on your knees then do them on your knees. www.helpjuliewhitt.com Remember julie and her family while doing this. She was an angel on this earth.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (356 posts) at 11:32 AM
Jeremy 5030 Rod the Bod 5060 BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (338 posts) at 11:52 AM
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (189 posts) at 12:13 PM
Real push-ups! OMG!! Count me in for 840 as well!
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 12:17 PM
just copy and paste... I just did 50 more. I am at 300 so far. Remember to go to her web page www.helpjuliewhitt.com to help out.
Body for Life Forum Message by mojo (41 posts) at 12:23 PM
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (126 posts) at 12:36 PM
Count me in...goal is 25 a day for 84 days!!
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (484 posts) at 12:40 PM
Now this is what I am talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (238 posts) at 12:42 PM
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 12:51 PM
5160 is my new goal:)
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 12:56 PM
wow this is awesome the total is now at 49006 total goal pushups in honor of julie
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1544 posts) at 01:08 PM
count me in at 60 a day...and 2 days to make up for already. 5060 I'm all in.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1544 posts) at 01:08 PM
oh and my feet will elevated on a chair :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1544 posts) at 01:10 PM
30 down 150 more to do today
Body for Life Forum Message by sushu (220 posts) at 01:11 PM
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 01:14 PM
Jeremy 5180
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060 sushu 1680
Young Guns 5060
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (32 posts) at 01:17 PM
Jeremy 5030
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Nicabod 1260
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 01:27 PM
I just read the whole thing. Knee push ups are aloud but your goal has to be for one or the other. If you cannot do real push ups or the are super difficult please do the knee push ups. this is a fun competition in honor of Julie not a war for first place. Although I will end up with the most push ups:) I would say if you can do more than 10 real push ups in a row than use real push ups as your goal if not do knee ones.
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 01:28 PM
aloud should be allowed:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tri-girl (17 posts) at 01:28 PM
Count me in for 50 a day at 4,200
Jeremy 5030 Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Nicabod 1260
Tri-girl 4200
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 01:33 PM
What's the new total Jeremy......to the TORCH TOTE BOARD________________!
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (142 posts) at 02:00 PM
Since I have been doing pushups anyway......I'll bite
Jeremy 5030 Rod the Bod 5060 BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000 (I am starting to hate you people and all of your challenges LOL)
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Nicabod 1260
Tri-girl 4200
tonee 2100(We are going to have some amazing triceps and pecs)
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1544 posts) at 03:13 PM
okay just did another 30 these are tough BUT!!! I can't come in second so I'm going to have to do 80 a day now. Sorry this isn't supposed to be a competition right? OOOOPS me bad.
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (354 posts) at 03:41 PM
Yeah, i'm in...
Jeremy 5??? what's the number at now??
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Nicabod 1260
Tri-girl 4200
tonee 2100
Ashtrash 1680
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 04:24 PM
updated
Jeremy 5220
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5016
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Nicabod 1260
Tri-girl 4200
tonee 2100
Ashtrash 1680
Young Guns 5060?
total push ups is 65046
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 05:36 PM
WOW!!! You guys are BOMB-DIGGITY!!!
Anymore takers????????????????????
BIG BULL push-upin'
Body for Life Forum Message by nurse36 (196 posts) at 05:43 PM
I am starting the 3rd week of this challenge. But I am willing to do some catch up work. I'll do 75 push-ups each day for 70 days... that's 5250 REAL live push-ups... maybe even on my knuckles by the end! (I used to do them that way when I got my black belt!) That brings the total to 70296!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by nurse36 (196 posts) at 05:48 PM
Ummm... that will be a total of 75... not 75 in a row! Maybe in the future... sigh!
And, I'm not trying to outdo anyone here. 75 just sounds like a nice round number to me. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 05:52 PM
That's awesome nurse36! Just for that I voted for your transformation, too! What an inspiration!!!
BIG BULL smilin'
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 06:08 PM
I am at 400 currently. lets keep pushing
Body for Life Forum Message by chefmikeyd (13 posts) at 08:41 PM
I am upping my count to 70 each for my remaining 75 days for a total of 5250....
Jeremy 5220
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5250
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Nicabod 1260
Tri-girl 4200
tonee 2100
Ashtrash 1680
Young Guns 5060?
New total push ups is 65280
Body for Life Forum Message by chefmikeyd (13 posts) at 08:53 PM
Just finished my 70th for today.... can I do more....?!? Great idea Jeremy!!
Body for Life Forum Message by chefmikeyd (13 posts) at 09:06 PM
It's really powerful, how many of us would have thought to add 25, 50, 75 pushups per day into our regimine.... and now.. you complete your daily quota, and you think, Gosh, I could do 10 more before bed.. then you lie in bed, and you get up for a drink of water, and you want to do 5-10 more.. before you know it, you may have done 10,000 pushups during your transformation you would have never thought you'd do!! Cheers to all of you!!! How inspiring!!
Body for Life Forum Message by fromfat2firm (31 posts) at 09:14 PM
I would like to join too. I will do 20 real push ups a day for Julie.
Jeremy 5220
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5250
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Nicabod 1260
Tri-girl 4200
tonee 2100
Ashtrash 1680
Young Guns 5060?
New total push ups is 65280
+ fromfat2firm 1680
thanks!!
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (249 posts) at 09:17 PM
Thanks Jeremy!!
Jeremy 5220
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5250
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Nicabod 1260
Tri-girl 4200
tonee 2100
Ashtrash 1680
Young Guns 5060?
Justdoit 840
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (379 posts) at 09:28 PM
I am in at 20/day
Thanks Jeremy!!
Jeremy 5220
Rod the Bod 5060
BIG BULL 5060
Dana D 2500
tcstone 840
chefmikeyd 5250
shkelly 1250
georgiawendy 840
Crone 1250
Thisisit! Aka Bubblebutt 1250
RSS- 5000
Pixy 2500
Bubblebutt's Hubby: 2520
Mojo 3,600
ReenieC 2100
NormRebs 5060
sushu 1680
Nicabod 1260
Tri-girl 4200
tonee 2100
Ashtrash 1680
Young Guns 5060?
Justdoit 840
rbsamy 1680
Body for Life Forum Message by LadyinRed (8 posts) at 09:35 PM
Count me in! LadyinRed 840...LadyinRed's husband 1680
Can some one add me to the list? I' not very good at this computer stuff. Thanks! Here goes some push ups...
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 09:45 PM
Jeremy...I believe that puts us at 72,000 push-ups pledged!!! And it doesn't cost you a thing, except for your personal sweat, blood and tears for Julie and her TORCH! I knocked out 60 tonight after my HIIT and abs workout...I was exhausted and it felt great!
Could we get to 100,000 pledged push-ups? Could we get sponsors and raise money and awareness for Julie's cause? Where do we go from here? Who would've thunk it???
BIG BULL ponderin'
Body for Life Forum Message by balloo (14 posts) at 09:45 PM
Balloo 840
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (83 posts) at 09:45 PM
You guys ROCK...I'm really proud of all your enthusiasm....a real team!
But...after having endured 3 surgeries on my rotator cuff, placing 2 screws and several other procedures. I want everyone to please becareful of over training!!! Which is almost guaranteed by training the same muscle EVERY single day!!! Everyone knows this contradicts what we have learned from Bill Phillips. And I'm sure Julie would want you to give your muscles...time to heal...
So please...be careful!
JB
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 09:48 PM
VERY GOOD point Jerry! What do you think would a better way to approach this? How about so many per week instead of per day?
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (83 posts) at 10:00 PM
Yeah that sounds good Big Bull
...or Maybe... just finish off on upper body days with...dedication Julie push-ups. Making them the HighPoint for the pecs. YES! The numbers will be MUCH lower. But we have learned training is all about quality, not quantity. And it is still in honor Julie, our Champ of Champs!
Be safe team!
Jerry
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 10:12 PM
Jerry has a good point. Lets shoot for upper body days only. That brings everyones goal down by about 1/4. So divide your number by and only do the push ups twice a week. I was very sore today and I should have known better but yes I got very excited. Please only do one set.
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (8 posts) at 10:29 PM
I tried but I could only do one real pushup, so I will commit to girly pushups--17 upper body workouts times 40 pushups=680 pushups
not nearly what other people have pledged, but it is still a goal for me since I haven't exercised in 2 years.
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 10:29 PM
scratch that I would like to stop the push up challenge. Big Bull if you want you can control the challenge.
Body for Life Forum Message by 3D (52 posts) at 12:53 PM
Your legs look sooooo much better!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (238 posts) at 12:55 PM
Great job! You can definately see it in the abs!!
Body for Life Forum Message by nasa10202004 (125 posts) at 01:04 PM
Kathy
You can see it in your face as well. Great job, keep it up! You are more beautiful 6 weeks older even though you look younger.
Kenny
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (92 posts) at 01:14 PM
Way to go!! There is a really big difference!!
Doing a great job!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (50 posts) at 01:33 PM
Congrats on a better you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (482 posts) at 01:38 PM
Oh my!! I see an enourmous change!! Especially in abs and sides!! WHooo hooo you are doing a FANTASTIC JOB!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (356 posts) at 01:56 PM
That is 6 weeks holly molly Good Job!!
You look awesome!!
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 07:33 PM
Your looking great, and in just 6 weeks! You can definitely tell that you're losing bodyfat in your mid-section. I can't wait to see your 12 week pics.
Body for Life Forum Message by AngRoCamp (143 posts) at 10:25 PM
You're looking excellent!!! I can't wait to see your 12 week results! WOW! ~Ang
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1297 posts) at 10:30 PM
WOW!!! Kathy, I see a big difference!!!! You look fantastic!!!! Way To Go Girl!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (8 posts) at 10:37 PM
I am new to the site and cant find your pics. How do I get to them?
Body for Life Forum Message by fromfat2firm (31 posts) at 10:42 PM
Kathy, that's an awesome job. Your legs and abs are shaping up nicely. Such an inspiration for just 6 weeks. I also can't wait for your 12 week photos. Keep up the great job!!!
Hugs,
Angel
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (9 posts) at 09:49 AM
Thank you, I came to some conclusions last night as I pondered this problem. I feel empouered and understood thank you.
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (290 posts) at 10:21 AM
David, I know how you feel. While I thoroughly enjoy coming here for support I find that I lose hours of time and I don't have that to give.
So, I will keep coming back to check up on everybody (be good!!) and will continue to say hi, but can't keep coming in daily.
I can't even keep up with my blog!!
Stay healthy everybody!!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (89 posts) at 10:54 AM
I do understand and also need to put limits on my online time. It is a major hinderance on my productivity and like you said, we are in this to make all things better...not just the way we look.
Very smart and honest post. You really made me think. I think I'll be setting limits myself. Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1297 posts) at 08:50 AM
WOO HOO!!! Way To Go Jeremy!!!!! Give It Your All!!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (456 posts) at 08:52 AM
Well done Jeremy!!
Best,
P
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 09:11 AM
Jeremy...you HOTTIE-Im soooo proud of you!!
Kick sum serious ass this last week. You have been doing an amazing job.
BTW....Why dont I see YOUR name on the Pushup Challenge list yet?? Hmmmm???? :)
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (236 posts) at 11:16 AM
Great job babe! It feels great to complete a first challenge! Kick some ass and take some names this week. We are all cheering for ya!
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (141 posts) at 11:41 AM
Great job, Jeremy. Keep it up.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (338 posts) at 11:58 AM
WAAAAAYYYYYYY to go Jeremy!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1297 posts) at 08:52 AM
Welcome To The BFL Tracker!!!! And Welcome Back To BFL!!!! I wish you all the very best!!!!! See you around the Tracker!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 09:05 AM
first of all, glad your here....we always welcome new victims....just kidding!!!
here's ya a couple of ideas until you get some dumb-bells, etc.
I used to use the large cans of vegetables (the 20-24 oz. size) for shoulder presses, butterflies, etc. and a 5 lb. bag of flour, sugar, etc. for over head presses or as an aid for crunches.......
this is where I started years ago before I could afford any type of equipment or to join a gym
I hope this helps you in some way
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (194 posts) at 09:26 AM
water jugs filled to different levels works great too instead of dumbells, just make sure they have handles.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (381 posts) at 10:31 AM
Yeah, you can get creative....we use our daughter( 20 lbs) to do lower body stuff... just watch your form. Also, if you dont lift very heavy yet exercise tubing is good for UBWO and is cheap- like $5 at Target... at least its better than nothing....
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 08:54 AM
smartcalorie.com
is also a good site to try
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1535 posts) at 09:04 AM
Here are two that I use and then average the results. It is pretty close to caliper measurements when I do this.
http://www.bblex.de/en/calc/navy.php
http://www.healthcentral.com/cooltools/CT_Fitness/bodyfat1.cfm
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (110 posts) at 11:25 AM
Just my two cents here... but remember to be consistent when you use one of these ball park online sites.
I say this because I did my BF on the Navy site and on mybodycomp.com and got 2 different results (22 percent vs 20 percent respectivly). Obviously I would love to use the lower number, but in thinking about it, I feel that which ever one I use I should just make sure that during the challenge I use the same one.. and thought I would pass it along to all of you..
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (356 posts) at 11:36 AM
I used the 2 sites goingforbuff suggested and it worked out good. I have an accu-measure and kept getting diffrent numbers.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 11:36 AM
I agree...whichever site you choose, or whichever calipers you purchase and choose to use
USE that one means of calculation it's the only way to see the true picture of your decreasing BF%
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (18 posts) at 12:34 AM
you had to buy a day planner to remember to take you supplements and eat at the right time.
this is my first challenge and wow there is a lot of scheduling goin on...
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2135 posts) at 12:35 AM
I boiled 2 dozen eggs, threw away my bread, potatoes and sealed up the pasta, watching my starchy carbs... Went walking twice today and did 20 minutes of Turbo Jam.....
IM TIRED< THAT IS HOW I KNOW!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (772 posts) at 02:20 AM
went on the Rapid fat loss diet, thats what! evil! I want a sweet spud!
Body for Life Forum Message by mom2threegirls (32 posts) at 04:15 AM
body for life books litter the house
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (456 posts) at 05:13 AM
My weight bench is clear of books and clothes--not even my cats try to sit on the bench anymore.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2134 posts) at 05:57 AM
You gasp at the price of quinoa. I spent $20 for a bag that would have cost $3 or 4 were it brown rice! Then you start freaking because its getting eaten!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (20 posts) at 05:58 AM
My wife is starting to get annoyed at the lack of sweet stuff in the house, the freezer is full of chicken breasts and healthy vegies instead of ice cream, and I've drank enough water to sink the Bismark ;)
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (57 posts) at 06:06 AM
George Foreman looks like he just got KO'd by Chicken little.
Body for Life Forum Message by cerdes (32 posts) at 06:14 AM
The stench of crusty, moulding Myoplex accidently forgotten about in my kitchen sink... boy, yummo.
That combined with the much loved smell of Deap Heat wafting through the hallway...
not forgetting the fourteen pairs of stinky gym socks littering said hallway.
I could go on and on...
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (154 posts) at 06:19 AM
Your coworkers stop asking you about what you want for lunch. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (789 posts) at 06:26 AM
Color coded tupperware in the refrigerator full of individual portions of healthy food!!!
Magic Bullet blender is constantly dirty.
Out of myoplex again......gotta order some!
Body for Life Forum Message by BFL bride to be (4 posts) at 07:26 AM
Credit card bills piling up for all the supplements: Myoplex lite, Udo's oil, vitamins, and bars. Oh my!
Body for Life Forum Message by twinmom (328 posts) at 07:40 AM
Spending alot more time flexing in the mirror and asking "do you see muscle?".
No more sleeping in...it is off to the gym at some ungodly hour.
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (174 posts) at 07:45 AM
my lights are off by 9pm. My lights are on by 5am.
Our counter is covered with big containers of Whey protien again. no longer hiding in the pantry.
The cookies are in the freezer, (out of sight out of mind)
our frying pan has caked on egg whites.
My house is cleaner.
Body for Life Forum Message by scotfarcus (17 posts) at 07:49 AM
Mommy's in a foul mood because she is HUNGRY!! I made sure my ex-husband had the kids this week, so I could rehab myself! The first week is the worse for me!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 07:58 AM
mommy's in a foul mood because she ate too much junk over the holiday weekend and her stomach is bloated.
but, she'll be okay by Thursday.....all is back to normal now, thank goodness!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1297 posts) at 08:38 AM
My cabinets and counters are no longer littered with junk food!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 08:43 AM
My once beautiful carpet has a path worn between the kitchen and the bathroom!
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (14 posts) at 08:53 AM
Go from piling it high to a little shake of this, a dash of that, and a squirt here and there.
Shake - what my gut is doing when I'm doing cardio.
Dash - Hitting 10 during cardio (that kills)
Squirt - Just glad I have four restrooms in the house. OMG!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (89 posts) at 09:20 AM
Great thread!
I didn't eat a single french fry from McD's that my son was eating last night...but I so wanted to lick the salt off my fingers! Normally I would have a few just to satisfy my craving...no now, this time it is NOT gonna happen!
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (68 posts) at 10:14 AM
You can only tell what day it is by using the letters C-W-D...
They have your wanted picture up at the chicken dept at the supermarket since you take all the chicken...
The spiders have to find a new place to make their webs since the equipment is now in use...
The downstairs bathroom is reserved for "Mommy Only" & most family meetings seem to take place there due to convienence...
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (381 posts) at 10:35 AM
The fridge is full of chicken and HB eggs.
There is no BEER in the fridge
We are lifting weights at nite instead og drinking beer.
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (232 posts) at 10:51 AM
My trash can is full of cookies, chocolate and ice cream.
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (155 posts) at 11:05 AM
I go through all my Magic Bullet cups in one day. Alarm clock goes off at 5AM!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 03:19 PM
the alarm clock goes off, and it's still dark outside; you're the first one in the gym; you wake your neigbours when you make your nutrition shake in your blender!
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (70 posts) at 06:45 PM
I have to do laundry twice as often due to all the sweaty gym clothes in my hamper!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (853 posts) at 07:36 PM
cottage cheese...cottage cheese...cottage cheese....and
gotta hit dps.nutrition.net for some more myoplex lite, glutamine and thermodynamx!!!
BIG BULL lovin' it
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (934 posts) at 09:40 PM
The gal at the gym says "welcome back!" and she knows me by first name!
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (142 posts) at 10:12 PM
My kids are getting along because they are planning a revolt because Mommy has gotten rid of anything that resembles tempatation.
My alarm on my cell phone is going off to keep me on schedule.
My family is constantly rolling their eyes at my energizer bunny impersonation after my workouts.
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by fromfat2firm (31 posts) at 10:36 PM
The alarm goes off at 5am. My counters are riddled with supplement jars and bottles, hubby and I have separate pill organizers. lol
I spent just as much money on supplements for myself and my husband as I did on groceries. My friend said, "are you on crack?" (for paying that much). I said, "nope, crack is cheaper." lol
Angel
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (8 posts) at 10:48 PM
I can imagine what this challenge will do to my house. It will slowly evolve into one big post-it note with goals, affirmations and reminders posted all over the house. When the fat pictures are developed, these will end up on my refrigerator as a constant reminder of what eating the wrong things has done to me. Fitness and weight training magazines will clutter all surfaces. Most importantly, there will be a growing pile of clothes to give to the goodwill!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1670 posts) at 02:21 PM
bumping this for Sparkleberry...
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1005 posts) at 02:27 PM
Jim, glad to see you are still kickin'
My tracker time will be somewhat limited for next next few months, as it is a busy time of year for me.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (68 posts) at 10:17 AM
Brian,
Thanks for posting this...it is a great mindset for me to use!
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (210 posts) at 12:08 AM
Sad about the pics and measurements (total and utter embarassment), but feeling GREAT about today!!!
day one, challenge 1.....ate clean EFL style, drank my gallon of water, and hit my 10's!!!!
It was quite funny, i get to the gym and it was crowded!! No one was lyin' when we talk about New Years Resolutions!! BUT~ the difference...I will still be there after the month when everyone else pooops out!!!
i had to wait around a few min in between because people were on the machines. but still finished within 49 minutes! not bad for the 46 min suggested!
I had to re-familiarize myself again. It felt sooo good. I cant believe how easy it is to let yourself go. I watched the rerun of this season's biggest loser. I wanted to cry. These people have done so good losing their weight through plain old diet and exercise. It was so amazing to see their stories. During commercials, i was using that time to plan my day for tomorrow.
I cant believe how it makes a difference to PLAN!! I was really lacking when I tried my last challenge 9 mos ago. I wasnt motivated then. I am now! Gotta keep up with my 13 month old!
Sorry for the long post, had to give a daily re-cap! Cant wait to see where I am in 12 weeks! I'm not going to give up!!! See you at the finish line!
xoxo
Karen
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (210 posts) at 02:02 AM
wow my grammar and punctuation/capitalization suck....plain laziness....lol
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1297 posts) at 08:45 AM
Hi Karen! Welcome Back To BFL!!! And Congrats on starting your challenge!!!! You were successful before and you will be successful again!!!! By the way, Congratulation on your previous success!!! Awesome profile picture!!! I wish you all the very best!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 08:47 AM
Karen!
Welcome back. We all have to start somewhere!
Body for Life Forum Message by Coppertop (9 posts) at 09:05 AM
You had an amazing transformation and you'll do it again!
I kept the Biggest Loser on my DVR and when I feel like skipping a workout I'll turn it on and watch a chunk of it and it always motivates me!!
Body for Life Forum Message by AngRoCamp (143 posts) at 12:36 PM
You can do it Karen!! Congrats on starting your new challenge :) ~Ang
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (77 posts) at 05:09 AM
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
- Aristotle
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 08:57 AM
thanks for that, escpecially for those of us begining a challenge today.
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (338 posts) at 12:34 PM
Love these.. glad you are keeping them up for the new year.
Body for Life Forum Message by scotfarcus (17 posts) at 07:52 AM
That would be me!
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (174 posts) at 08:02 AM
I am sore as well. Gotta love it.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 08:04 AM
ahh...DOMS. gotta love it.
I am totally feeling my triceps and back. Not so much my shoulders and chest. Guess I know what to work on for Friday! ;0
Body for Life Forum Message by missylab (12 posts) at 08:12 AM
I AM. I had a good workout on the tred mill this morning. Got my heart rate up to 146. Good for me. My triceps are hurting the most.
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1535 posts) at 08:32 AM
I am dying! I think my arms were too close during bench press yesterday because the middle of my chest, like the sternum area is killing me...burning and sore. In fact, my 4 year old so thoughtfully woke me up at 3:30am because HE had to pee (of course, then I did too) and it was hurting so badly I couldn't get back to sleep. I even eventually took an anti-inflammatory but it didn't help. I got on the tm and it was hurting, but felt a little bit better the further I went. Then down to do abs and I was doing the hip lifts on the bench and thought I was going to just die when I leaned back to lay down and when I was getting up, it hurt so badly! I hope I didn't tear it too badly or something. Hopefully it will be better by tomorrow, but you know how it is sometimes more sore on the 2nd day...omg, I hope not. Other than that, I an feel my back, tris and biceps, so I think I had a good workout!!
Body for Life Forum Message by mrhardbody (3 posts) at 08:54 AM
Had a great upper body workout yesterday...did my 20 H.I.T running this morning at 0530....feel awesome...hope everyone is doing well...Happy New year to all...Bj
Body for Life Forum Message by Coppertop (9 posts) at 08:58 AM
Soon as I reached for the snooze button today I could feel the soreness in my chest and shoulders. I worked out at about 8pm last night and it's rare for me to be this sore just 12 hours after a workout.. rather than thinking I must be out of shape I'll just think I did a really good job yesterday :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (210 posts) at 08:59 AM
OMG i am sooo sore. all upper body: chest, back, underarms, tri's, bi's....LOVE IT!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 09:14 AM
yeah, so forget about that whole shoulders and chest don't hurt. YOUCH!
Body for Life Forum Message by SimpleButterfly (290 posts) at 10:22 AM
yuppers! Ridiculously sore! HIITING 10s sore!!
Connie
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (18 posts) at 10:25 AM
I was only midly sore this morning but as the day has progressed it has gotten worse. now my shoulders are screaming at me. Oh well, I guess thats the price you pay....
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1009 posts) at 10:28 AM
Oh gawd yea! And I was up all night going tee tee in da potty too. Getting used to drinking that good ol' gallon again is so much fun! My hammie, quads, butt, ok so my whole lower body is killing me!
It's such a a great felling to know your alive it's such a happy feeling.... ok maybe I have been watching to much Mr.Roger's neighborhood with my 2 yr. old hahaha!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (934 posts) at 10:38 AM
I am very sore in my entire upper body, including my uppper abs, but wait...I didn't DO abs!!!All along the bottom of my ribcage feels bruised, bt I think it may be from the pull ups..hmmmm. I had a tough time getting my workout clothes on with these worthless arms. I may not be able to get them off, either! Running really did help today, though!
Body for Life Forum Message by lovetorun (92 posts) at 10:47 AM
I am so sore I don't know how I will do my HIITS tonight!!!
How do you get through it when you can't move your quads??
LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (356 posts) at 11:18 AM
Oh yeah I am hurting!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (789 posts) at 11:34 AM
I am walking like a granny today!!! I know tomorrow will be worse. Day 2 after a good workout is ALWAYS worse for me!!!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 11:43 AM
yep I am sore from the push up challenge
Body for Life Forum Message by wahine808 (8 posts) at 12:26 PM
With my noodle arms I can hardly carry my 12 pound baby!
Body for Life Forum Message by nasa10202004 (125 posts) at 12:28 PM
I hate to say it, but just wait until TOMORROW!!!
Kenny
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (155 posts) at 12:28 PM
ME ME ME!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by AngRoCamp (143 posts) at 12:29 PM
ROFL!! I'm soooooooooo sore today!! I didn't feel it much yesterday but MAN am I sore today!! Particularly my back and chest. Yowza!
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (2 posts) at 12:32 PM
Newbie here - day 2 of first challenge. Did upper body yesterday and it felt great but by the time I got home I knew I would be sore. Tuesday is trash day so at 12:30 yesterday I put it out on the street because I knew I would be too sore to do it later!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (14 posts) at 08:04 AM
OK, so first, 2006 is gonna ROCK. Why? Because compared to 2005, there's nowhere to go but UP...ha!I'm getting my hair chopped off today (if I can get the guts to do so), I'm gonna be a new everything..yup.
Next...This water thing. I'm honestly a little weary of drinking so much. I start clinicals on Friday. Being on the hospital shift won't be as bad as being on the truck (I cringe to think what will happen on a 12 hour shift with no readily available bathroom). BUT, even being in the hospital... I have to be in the OR doing intubations. What if I gotta pee right when the surgery starts?? How does one tell a surgeon that he has to hold off for a moment so I can relieve my bladder, for me, the lowly paramedic student? I am nothing short of freaking out about this. Anyone have anything to offer besides the option of depends undergarments?? :/
OK, my hubby just called so I'm dumping this thread right here...lol. I have figured out the food thing (or at least started to figure it out), and the working out... what about the water??
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (971 posts) at 08:22 AM
Can you just start increasing your water little by little to see how much it will intefere with your work hours?
You can always catch up on water intake when you are off work too, right?
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (124 posts) at 08:44 AM
Depends.
I don't mean "it depends". I mean Depends. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Phatty McPhatterson (10 posts) at 09:07 AM
Whatever you do, pee before you go on a call....even if you have to stop mid-stream.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 08:27 AM
I just joined Jeremys Pushup Challenge that is honoring our beloved Julie. (see "pushup Challenge" thread)
TCstone just joined up (yeahhh!) but we really need to represent 'Da women!!
So now Im puttin out a personal Challenge to all my Girls on here:
JOIN ME!!
*Jamber?
*Kana?
*Wendy?
*Steff?
*Christie?
*Shkelly?
*Lori?
Are yall IN?? My goal is 2500, which averages out to only 30 a day. Soooo do-able, especially if ya break it up into 5 or 10 reps a few times a day.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (348 posts) at 08:29 AM
I'm in!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 08:34 AM
*Nutmeg?
*JDub?
*Supergirl?
*Blemt?
*Getherdone?
*Cookie?
*Michelle?
*SimpleButterfly?
Lets do this ladies!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 08:39 AM
WooooHoooooo Wendy!!
I knew I could count on ya!!
Dont forget to go to the Pushup Challenge thread, sign up and state your goal.
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (155 posts) at 08:40 AM
I;m SOOOO in!!! I committed to 1260 which is 15/day!!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (348 posts) at 08:46 AM
My goal is 10 real pushups per day. As my shoulder improves, I'm going to up that goal.
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 09:09 AM
Right on!!! So far we have Shkelly, Wendy, Crone, SupaFreak and hopefully Miz G added to the list!
Cmon yall lets ALL get in on da action!!
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (89 posts) at 09:17 AM
I'm in! I HATE pushups but I can't let the girls down!! :)
Since it's now the 3rd, I'll have to make up for the first 2 days of the month...Yay!
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 10:17 AM
Yeahhhh TARA!!
I have 15 in 'da books so far today. ( I could only do 10 the 1st set and 5 the 2nd set-but hey....thats HALFWAY to my daily goal!!
Heres an idea-if your at home (or somewhere that this is possible)....EVERY time you take a bathroom break, do a couple pushups!! Think how many you can get done in one day hehehehe
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (66 posts) at 10:29 AM
I'm in! I will commit to 10 a day to start and increase it by 5 each week!
Great idea!!
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (89 posts) at 10:42 AM
I'm off to lunch soon...guess what I'll be doing??? Thats right, makin' up for lost push ups! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (338 posts) at 11:59 AM
I put mine in!
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 12:09 PM
Ladies you put a smile on my face:) For each person that enters increases my goal by 10 so keep them going. Spread the word Julie knows I am always up for a challenge:)
Body for Life Forum Message by AngRoCamp (143 posts) at 12:32 PM
I'm in. I'm not sure I can even do a "real" push up though. My goal will be 10 girl style a day, with the goal of being able to do 10 "real" style by the end of my challenge :)
Ang
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 12:53 PM
any pushups will do angrocamp
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (32 posts) at 01:11 PM
15 "real" pushups per day
Body for Life Forum Message by Tri-girl (17 posts) at 01:33 PM
50 "real" pushups a day or 4200 total
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (142 posts) at 02:01 PM
Hey Dana, I just added my name to the list for 25 a day. A total of 2100.
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 09:00 PM
WOW!!!
I KNEW my girls would come thru!!
Tonee.....My hotmomma homegirl-sooo happy to see ya again!!
Great to have *Crissy, *Bubble, *Ang, *Nicabod and *Tri with us!!
Way to go Ladies...now lets REALLY kick it up and show um how its done!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by fromfat2firm (31 posts) at 09:15 PM
Hi ladies,
I just added myself to the list. I'll be doing 20 real push ups a day for a total of 1,680.
Hugs,
Angel
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (379 posts) at 09:30 PM
20 a day for here as well.
Body for Life Forum Message by Spiritfan (15 posts) at 09:39 PM
New to tracker but will commit to 10 per day! Looking forward to those awesome arms :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 10:47 PM
I am cancelling the pushup challenge
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (42 posts) at 11:08 PM
Too funny...jeremy must be up to a gazilion a day.
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (772 posts) at 11:35 PM
I'm going to do about 30 day, real man style!
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (210 posts) at 09:08 AM
Just had to jump on here for a few min while I wake up this morning! Havent been up at 8:30am since well....school! omg...even with a baby, he sleeps till at least 10!
Off to the gym, got my cardio HIIT today! gettin excited! Have a GREAT day everyone! You can do it!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (89 posts) at 09:23 AM
Hope you have an awesome cardio session! Enjoy every minute of it! ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (155 posts) at 09:40 AM
You are gonna do GREAT!!! Let us know how it went!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (155 posts) at 09:10 AM
I got up at 5am and HIIT the treadmill. I KNOW I hit my 10 cause I had the dry heaves when I was done, eeewwww!!! I feel so awesome though!!! Only a BFL'er could say that, lol!!
Hope ya'll are having an awesome start to your challenge as well!! Here's to the New Year and the New YOU!!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (89 posts) at 09:22 AM
Great Job!!! I wish I could say the same! My daughter woke up early and kept me up then she was in my bed so I didn't want to disturb her by using the machine. I will make up for it tonight at the gym though!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy06BFL (22 posts) at 09:37 AM
WAY TO GO Shelly!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (381 posts) at 10:17 AM
Good for You....
I love that feeling LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (68 posts) at 10:19 AM
CONGRATS!!!
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 07:35 PM
Yahooo! Well done for getting yourself up so early and pushing yourself so hard. I bet you felt sky-high for the rest of the day (and not just due to lack of oxygen!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondie26 (174 posts) at 10:07 AM
Ok, Last night I was watching Biggest Loser reruns and was just so motivated I wanted to jump up and go and run or do something.
Then I was flipping thru the tv. and came across the show of a 750+ man. I watch it and felt so sorry for this man he was bed ridden and the last time he walked was in 1998. He couldn't move his legs, roll over or sit up.
I kept talking to the TV come on now you can do it. You could see he wanted to change. But the weight over came his body. He ended up with an infection and since he was overweight his body couldn't fight it.
We all must be greatful for what we have in our lives. We may look in the mirror and think of ourselves as cows but hey we can walk, run, jump. We have the right tools to loose what extra weight we have and we are working towards our goals. I feel so sorry for that man.
But yet I feel horrible for having that documentary to motivate me and inspire me.
Thanks for letting me share.
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (210 posts) at 06:14 PM
I watched those too!!! the biggest loser is such a great show. i cant wait till the new season starts. how motivating!!
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (83 posts) at 10:20 AM
This morning Al Roaker admitted he has gained over 40 lbs. after his gastric bypass surgery and wants to lose 20 lbs in the next 10 weeks. So he has enlisted 2 trainers (authors) to assist him and...surprise! Their supposed "Revolutionary Idea" to accomplish his goal is described in the new book "3 Hour Diet". Where you eat every 3 hours. Of course it is yet another program that is very similar to a New York Times best seller written almost 10 years ago we all know as Body-for-LIFE.
Anyway the TODAY SHOW, like OPRAH.com is asking for everyone to share their Weight Loss Success Stories! There are prizes for being chosen. So if you already have reached your goals, please send in your info. If you have just started your BFL journey, I have added both links for you to use as another tool to motivate yourself. Which BFL Success Stories will we all see on the Oprah & TODAY SHOW?
<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10574772/ ">CLICK HERE</a>
<a href=" https://www.oprah.com/plugger/templates/BeOnTheShow.jhtml?action=respond&plugId=B5700003">CLICK HERE</a>
JerryBraam
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 10:29 AM
I saw this revolutionary "3-hour diet" on an info-mercial over the weekend
imagine that Body-for-Life was revolutionized AGAIN by someone else calling it their own......hummmmmmm
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (349 posts) at 10:34 AM
in all fairness eating every 2-3 hours was known by bodybuilders before the publication of BFL :)
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1009 posts) at 10:54 AM
Uhhhm well, yea Bill Phillips was a bodybuilder who made this mainstream! He is the one who brought it to life for the general public. NOw many are trying to hop on the bandwagon because
a)it works
b)It works
c)oh yes did I mention IT WORKS!
On the other note Thanks Jerry for the heads up on that! What awesome motivation!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 10:58 AM
as long as it works for me.....
I'll give Bill Phillips and BFL all the credit.....for the knowledge....myself the credit for all the work.
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (83 posts) at 11:04 AM
tigermuscle said:
in all fairness eating every 2-3 hours was known by bodybuilders before the publication of BFL :)
Yes, you are correct TigerMuscle, but only in the very exclusive world of bodybuilding.
Bill was the very 1st to organise the very best concepts from several ideas, weeded out the trash, then packaged just the essentials making it a realistic and do able for everyone. Introduce the whole concept to main stream America. Making it the true revolution!
My point is that BFL does very little advertising. Because I am a huge beliver in the BFL program. My goal is to motivate & educate as many as possible about about a program that has so many positives beyond losing fat...
Only 2 BFL Champs are paid to promote the program. The rest of us (& them) share with you because we truly believe in the Universal Law of Reciprocation described in BFL. Everyone's enthusiasm and comradere says so much about the "BFL Revolution" . We are all true life testimonials. So I am asking everyone interested to share their BFL success story and enthusiasm by sending info to both Oprah.com and the Today show.
Sea you at the EXPO,
Jerry Braam
JerryBraam@sbcglobal.net
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2135 posts) at 11:15 AM
Yeah I saw that show, talking about BFL for Women and that is when I turned it to CNN. LOL! Bill Phillips is still the CEO in my mind and always will be. On to a New Year..
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (70 posts) at 11:25 AM
Most everyone here (I hope) is also familiar with Dr. Hussman's website regarding BFL and the Glycemic Index. I now see on TV that NutriSystem is claiming that their new program is based on the "revolutionary new glycemic index". Just another company trying to jump on the bandwagon with info that we have all known about for years!
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (110 posts) at 11:28 AM
what I really found interesting about his, besides what Jery is speaking about is that Al didn't even realize that he gained 45 pounds since his initial weight loss post gastric by pass. Going through such a dangerous surgery like that and he is still not really taking care of himself...
But his PT Guy talking about streching to me is pretty important.. I don't feel like I strech enough, but when I do, I feel much better..
Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (820 posts) at 11:31 AM
VegasGuy, I literally laughed out loud when I saw that informercial.
"revolutionary new glycemic index"....LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 11:33 AM
I'm trying to figure out how someone wouldn't KNOW they had gained "45" lbs.
I think I would notice if my clothes were that much thighter...if I were having trouble maintaining my workouts, etc.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (480 posts) at 11:33 AM
Hmmm...wonder why he didn't enlist Dr. Phil to help? Remember when the Today Show and Katie and all were gaga about his book, The Ultimate Weight Solution? Those were such promising times...it almost felt like all of America was going to get on the bandwagon.
Now, if I had a new years' resolution to lose weight and I wasn't TOTALLY committed to changing my life to do it, a book called "The Three-Hour Diet" would excite me to no end. If I were that kind of person (and I was), I'd buy anything if it promised me that I didn't need to work that hard. I mean, the diet only needs to be three hours long?!? Of course, when you read through it, the message is FAR different. Smart marketing there!
Ah...but more people buy those books than actually READ and APPLY them!
Thank God Bill Phillips came on the scene when he did!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (89 posts) at 11:34 AM
I think the sad thing about Al's story is that it is the AMERICAN story. Lots of people looking to surgery to "fix" themselves after years of ignoring their body's needs. They end up dropping weight fast but they have so much skin that they need more surgery. I haven't seen one photo on tracker, no matter how big the before photo was, that had sagging skin after their transformation. And at the end of these transformation, you have an exercise and nutrition expert and enthusiast. I can't believe our Surgeon General isn't advertising BFL!
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 11:34 AM
I agree that Bill is the one that started. On the other hand talking about the 2-3 hour rule is crucial rule of eating. I tell people if their diet or nutrition plan does not involve eating every two to three hours then it needs work. This is a fact and I am using this in the Nutrition program that I am writing. I dont think I am stealing the idea but I do use BFL/EFL and several other books for Nutritional Advise. What is my point? Im not sure just rambling
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (820 posts) at 11:37 AM
They didnt enlist "Dr." Phil to help because his book was a joke and he was sued for it.
I mean come on, the plan called for 22 pills daily at $120 a month!
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (110 posts) at 11:42 AM
re: framed comments....
Once again the Quick Fix Society fails...
re: Agent 69 comments...
I don't understand how the heck Al didn't notice either...
What a shame!
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (124 posts) at 11:44 AM
My question is how in the hell can someone gain 40 lbs when their stomach is the size of a golfball? What a waste of money that was.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 12:34 PM
As for Gastric Bypass patients and gaining weight....yes, their stomachs are smaller. Yes, they are SUPPOSED to eat less. HOWEVER...over time, their stomachs stretch (like everyone else)...it is a muscle...and we all know how muscles stretch....including our stomachs.
Gastric Bypass is not a final cure for anything. It is a tool to help people who are morbidly obese to start living a healthly lifestyle. They are still human, still have the same problems with food.
Judge what you want....we are all human. It is best to truely understand something before making comments on it.
This board is wonderful, but when it comes it other diet/exercise programs and weight loss programs, we are a bunch of poo-poo'ers and doubting Kathy's. Other things work too. We just all love BFL ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (424 posts) at 12:37 PM
Jerry - thanks for the info! I am not completely there yet, but I might send in my stuff anyways, you never know! :)
I LOVE to spread the BFL word, and through BBC have gotten several others on board. Why? I let my pics speak for themselves. I still have a way to go, but I'm proof that even the girls with a lot of fat to lose can make progress on BFL!
Thanks again! Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (447 posts) at 12:40 PM
thanks for the idea Jerry...now I'm gonna write me a book.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 10:56 AM
I have set a goal of 100 AB excersizes per day
for this challenge.........
I do have help, bought a AB-Roller over the
holidays...it helps to decrease back & neck strain,
actually did 120 this morning;
frontal abs; completed two sets of 12,10,8,6,12
obliques; completed two sets of 6,4,2 on each side
so, anyone else in??????
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 11:05 AM
Maybe I should dust off my old Ab-Roller in the basement or is it in the garage?
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 11:11 AM
im in
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 11:24 AM
crone, go find that thing girl.
I was uncertain as to how effective it would be, but after using it a couple of times.....I'm sold....we'll see at the end of the 12 weeks, right?
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (20 posts) at 11:59 AM
Why are you doing the drop sets with this? Are you adding resistance or something?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 12:07 PM
no way to add resistance to the ab-roller.
doing the drop set (besides the fact that it's encouraged in the workout section of BFL)....because I've done ZERO ab work in the last 3 weeks.
I usually increase weight, reps, etc every three weeks......I'll decide at that time whether to increase reps. or change workout structure
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (18 posts) at 12:36 PM
already doin the pushup challenge, why not, Im in
Body for Life Forum Message by nasa10202004 (125 posts) at 12:45 PM
I am going to cruch my ABS, so count me in!
Kenny
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (14 posts) at 12:50 PM
You guys are going to do abs everyday?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 02:08 PM
I don't know about everyone else.....but, I am.....every day except FREE day.
Honestly, if I see it's not working any better than last challenge (doing it 2-3 times a week), I'll let ya know.
Body for Life Forum Message by krush2112 (225 posts) at 11:31 AM
Hello Everyone and happy new year.
I joined tracker last July and I enjoyed the wonderful support of this forum while I utilized it. Unfortunately illness, followed by stress, laziness, and just plain lack of motivation steered me back to my old ways. I have no one to blame but myself.
For as long as I can remember, I have been battling with my weight. I even remember being a little girl in elementary school, worrying about the fact that I was chubby compared to my friends and peers.
I suppose I've grown accustomed to being chubby. After all, my life has been ok with those extra pounds.....
But has it really?
This new year's weekend I reread Body For Life and Eating For Life. It hit me once again. I AM NOT LIVING LIFE. These extra pounds on my frame are a reflection of my life and what I think about myself. It shows that I am comfortable with being mediocre.... I have become comfortable not making the most money, I have become comfortable not being a leader, I have become comfortable not achieving my dreams....I have quite simply become too comfortable skating through life.
Well I've decided that I am not comfortable with being only a fraction of what I can be anymore. I can and will have the most healthy and beautiful body I can possibly achieve. I can and will follow my dream of owning my own business. I can and will be the most beautiful bride I can possibly be this year. I can and will compete to win the 2006 Sea Otter Classic circuit race. I can and will be successful at every goal I set for myself. Period.
I am ready to have success in all aspects of my life. As the Army says, I am ready to "Be All That I Can Be". :)
So join me everyone. Join me in getting out of your comfort zone. Turn your dreams into truths. We all have the power, we just have to have the want and the need. So...
Want success! Need success! Be a success!
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (356 posts) at 11:38 AM
What an awesome post. I want it I am jumping out of my comfort zone!!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 11:57 AM
Welcome Back Krush. I'm joing in. I'm getting out of that comfort zone.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (235 posts) at 01:13 PM
Welcome and good post Kush!
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (238 posts) at 01:34 PM
Great post, I was thinking the same thing! I am coming out of my shell and out of my comfort zone too!
Body for Life Forum Message by hotmominmi (19 posts) at 01:44 PM
I also am going to meet mt goals!!! I have never experienced that. I have struggled for so long I won't know what to do with myself once I get there. But guess what, I'll figure out a new goal to shoot for. I refuse to keep on failing. I'm ready MY success Jessie:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy06BFL (22 posts) at 01:59 PM
YES, let's BE ALL THAT WE CAN BE!!!
Great post.
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 02:51 PM
I'm on it like white on rice (or brown, as clearly I would never consider anything other than lovely brown rice!).
I can't wait to achieve my dreams and make them come true - it's all down to me (ok, with your support - I promise to do the same for you!).
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (13 posts) at 02:52 PM
Great Post krush !
Body for Life Forum Message by amylame (26 posts) at 12:15 PM
As a holiday gift, we bought ourselves, and friends, Pistons tickets for tonights game.
How on earth does one go to a sporting event with a bunch of friends and NOT have a beer?
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 12:19 PM
Think of your team. Hey, we're not on the same team. Go ahead have that beer. Go Cavs! Oh Yeah! We did beat the Piston.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (447 posts) at 12:33 PM
take your before picture :)
Body for Life Forum Message by nasa10202004 (125 posts) at 12:34 PM
I was such a big beer drinker I had a miller lite box as my grooms cake. You just have to give up the things you were use to. Double up on the waters, it might not taste the same, but you will thank yourself in the morning.
Kenny
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (66 posts) at 12:37 PM
It is a hard one - I know that first hand. But Kenny is right - you will thank yourself in the morning and you will have something to be proud of! You can do it!
By the way - my husband is going to see the Pistons in March. GO PISTONS!!
Christine
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 02:21 PM
Cleveland beat them. We are so happy about it that I have to keep saying it. Go Cavs. Beat the Pistons.
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (142 posts) at 02:29 PM
Amy listen to your partner....DO NOT HAVE THAT BEER.....Beer will not give you a hot body or superior fitness. Just have a refreshing bottle of water and a nutrition bar. Be strong!!!!! And remember to eat a nice filling BFL authorized meal before going to the game. Become so engrossed in the play that you don't even think about beer and stuff. Have fun!!!!
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1535 posts) at 03:14 PM
Amy - I have your answer......
I work the concessions at the Palace (my husband is working there for tonights game, in fact) to raise funds for our daughters' dance competition costs. You don't want to eat there, ok??? Yeah, it smells good, but, honey - don't eat it. One good option is at the Grille (I think it is stand 110) They have a garden burger that is really good (tofu, black beans and corn in it just will have to get rid of the top part of the bun- actually I think it is white...just eat the burger). Beer - it is so expensive!!! For the price of one beer, you can get 2.5 bottles of water (yeah, the water is way expensive, too, but less expensive than the beer - oh yeah, bring a water bottle cap with you in your pocket - it is an NBA rule that we can't give out water bottle caps).
During my last challenge and during this one even though they feed us before the fans get there, I didn't eat any of the food. If I can handle smelling and giving this food out to people all night without eating and partaking (yeah, smelling the beer, too, sometimes I just want to stick my head under the tap) then you can do it too!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1544 posts) at 03:30 PM
hey I can see chocolate, pretzels and some natcho chips from where I'm sitting right now. If I can hold back from touching them then you can certainly walk past a concession stand where you have to pay UNBELIEVABLY high prices for stuff that you know in your heart is pure garbage. C'mon it's just a matter of will power. You made a commitment to do this (BFL) and now you need to fight off all those little demons inside your head and as nike says JUST DO IT!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by shibox (6 posts) at 04:49 PM
Think of team 5 and how we're all routing for you to eat clean this week! Get yourself some water, a diet soda or some coffee instead.. and promise to buy yourself a beer on your free day. GOOD LUCK!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (209 posts) at 05:15 PM
Boy, it's going to be a loooong 12 weeks if you have to go through this every time you get around others who are doing something you are not supposed to! Pistons fans are great--some of them. And some of them are drunk and stupid! Just like the Cavs fans! So, just suck it up, save yourself about $25, and don't drink the stuff. Last year at this time, half the fans were pouring it all over the Pacers!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2377 posts) at 05:18 PM
Why have a beer when it will simply make you pee even more and miss the game you went to see.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 05:21 PM
No, the Cavs fans are not drunk and stupid, Those are the Browns fans. Go Cavs. (seeing it's the only team that is winning)
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (14 posts) at 12:45 PM
I got a Palm for myself for Christmas this year. (Actually bought it in October, some things should be done sonner than later..lol) Anyhoo.. It's an amazing tool. I was diagnosed with adult ADD recently. Looking back, I've always had it, but was never diagnosed as such. I just always thought I was an ahirhead who couldn't get her crap together no matter what. (Which is where the depression came in for people who have been around long enough.) SO, to make a short story painfully long, PDAs are the best tool ever. This (along with Adderal) keeps me sane.
Well, I found a BFL program for it! It slices, it dices, it sings a little toon. OK, maybe not that much, but it's pretty dern handy, lemmie tell ya. I plan to be using this puppy! You get a 30 free trial offer, than it's $20 if you want to continue.
Here's the link for the download for Palm Zire 31 PDA: http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&jid=7147BFXB3AXX6436A4123B5545C5CBX4&platformId=1&N=96804%2095711&productId=30647&R=30647
a little snippit from the site:
Add your photos with measurements
Graphical comparison for measurements (with Bar Charts)
Calculate Body Fat Percentage with methods like YMCA and U.S. Army, Body Mass Index
Manage up to 5 users with goals
Exercise Planner with rest period alarm
Meal and Supplement Planner with meal time alarm
Automatic plan-forwarding to avoid entering the plan every day
Progress tracking is much easier with Photo Album and Graphical comparison report
Customize the exercises and meals
Use well designed PalmBFL Desktop software to print various reports
I am sure they have it in other versions. (Or at least I think they should). I hope this is helpful to someone out there. I know I need as many tools as possible to organize myself, or nothing gets done at all.
Body for Life Forum Message by Darla (7 posts) at 12:57 PM
Do Blackberry's count? I'm addicted!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (934 posts) at 09:49 PM
Holy crap, My husband has a palm Zire, I just checked out that program and I am going to get it right now, I am serious! That totally rocks!! Wow its the best fathers day present I ever got myself!! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Darla (7 posts) at 12:49 PM
There are so many inspirational messages posted, and to help start the New Year off right, here is one more! :-)
If you think you are beaten, you are;
If you think you dare not, you don't;
If you'd like to win but you think you can't,
You can almost be certain you won't.
If you think that you'll lose, you are lost,
For out in the world you will find
Success begins with a person's will;
It's all in the state of the mind.
If you think you're outclassed you are;
You've got to think high to rise.
You've just got to be sure of yourself
Before you can win the prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To a stronger or faster man;
But sooner or later the person who wins
Is the person that THINKS they can.
- Anon.
Rod and I THINK (um, KNOW)we can!!! How about you? :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 12:51 PM
I KNOW for a fact I can! That was awesome thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (214 posts) at 01:00 PM
You buy your pants one size smaller! Ok just one but SMALLER! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (14 posts) at 01:01 PM
woohoo! that is a happy day!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (447 posts) at 01:02 PM
when you send your kids back to school and your husband back to work.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (214 posts) at 01:26 PM
LOL! Where have I heard this before!? *wink*
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (238 posts) at 01:29 PM
When I wake up!
Body for Life Forum Message by SparkleBerry (36 posts) at 01:12 PM
Hi all, I am just being depressed and sad...this is the self talk I am giving myself today...I don't stand a chance against myself.
I am afraid of failing. I have had the BFL book for like 4 years...I am only fatter even though I have the key. Why would it be different this time? Dr. Phil says the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior...so why am I going to lose it this time? Why won't I give up this time? Why won't I sabbotage myself this time? All the times in the past this has been what has happened, so why will it be different?
Throughout my teens I called myself fat (even though I wasn't) then in my 20's I actually got fat...so now I believe it. For almost 20 years I have told myself I am fat, and now I am just believing I am a fat person for life!!!
I am sad because I have everything I want. I have a great husband who works his ASS off so I can have my big house, and stay home with our three beautiful kids. And I can't even be a thin attractive wife for him. I know men are visual, and I know he would love if I was thin (even though he never complains)and I just have not been able to do it.
I am jealous of every thin person I see. I love hearing someone gained weight. I make jokes aabout my weight and butt. But really it is making me so sad. For so long I told myself it is not what is important, that it is a shallow desire, but then I realize what my weight is robbing me of. I am not as confident a person. I always tell myself if I was thin than I would try this...etc. And I wonder how much of my thoughts are wasted being sad about myself and my body, and being jealous of others...
With all this negative self talk, I don't stand a chance. Am I alone here? What can I do to MAKE myself a success this time????
SAD Depressed person that already wants to give up and go get some chocolate and my TIVO remote...
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (50 posts) at 01:22 PM
Please Sparkle don't give up. I know it is easier said then done but you have to replace those negative thought with positive ones. Start picturing yourself the way you want to look.
If you make a mistake or fall off the wagon it is not the end. Pick youself up and start again. One day at a time. One meal at a time. Whatever it takes... DON'T GIVE UP!
As long as you are alive you are still in the game.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (235 posts) at 01:23 PM
sparkle I wish your the best of luck this year. Unfortunately it sounds like you have some serious depression. I think the best advice that I can give you is to seek a therapist and heal your insides and then came and kick butt at the bfl challenge. This challenge is 99% mental and if you don't have a clear mind then you will inevitably fail and this will only hurt your already fragile self esteem. Good luck with your ventures and keep coming here for support.
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (14 posts) at 01:25 PM
Negative talk and thoughts are habit, not a way of life. My dad is the worlds worse at being negative. It is easy to get discouraged. You can change your habit. Motivation is the key. Find something that motivates you. For me it is the thought of how I feel and how tired I am all the time. I have completed the challenge before and also have started the challenge before and quit after a couple of weeks.
I seem to do better if I look at short term goals, rather than long ones. Take it day by day or hour by hour. I really have to focus on this when first starting. If not, I will be packing in a cheeseburger and shake in no time.
My goal at this very moment is to have a protein bar at 3pm. Nothing else matters. After 3pm I will focus on my next goal of eating right for dinner and then a protein shake at 9pm.
I know your pain and struggle. You can do it!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (238 posts) at 01:26 PM
Wow SparkleBerry! You defeated yourself before you even started! I have known about BFL since the beginning and this was the first challenge I finished!
Some of us took 3 or 4 years to finally get it! You just need to focus on what you want to accomplish and the motivation that will get you there!
Believe me when I tell you once you get going and you start feeling more energized and motivated there is nothing going to stop you, you wont want to. The hardest part is starting, so get off your butt turn off the TV get started!!! We will be here to help motivate you and push you when you need a push and kick you in the ass when you need to be kicked! Trust me, you will succeed once you make the decision to succeed!
You can do it and we will help you!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (14 posts) at 01:29 PM
Girl, I so know how you feel. I battle my own demons every day.
Let's get one thing out of the way right off the bat. Girl.. you are georgous!!! Even though you're not a size 4, you have a great shape, and incredibly beautiful eyes! great hair (I'm so jealous), you really do look great just like you are. I only wish I looked as pretty.
OK, now on to the thoughts. I originally started a challenge goodness only knows how long ago. I made up this screen name because that's what I wanted my husband to say about me and my new sexy bod when he came back from Iraq.. um, well.... he's coming back in 2 months (from a year tour) and I am just as fluffy as I was when he left. I was doing well, then BAM.. off the wagon I lept. Well, the wagon is always going to be there for me to get back on.
But first, you need to stop telling yourself that it will never happen, or it won't. How do you do that? You may need to go see someone. I have had my share of pills, and they are a very valuable tool. They don't fix the problem, but they lift the cloud of emotional doom so you CAN pick yourself up. Don't make the mistake of assuming that you can get yourself out of a funk all by yourself. Talking to someone or getting help with meds (or preferrably both)for a while is a really good option.
If you want to PM me, I'd be more than happy to help you out any way I can. I have been there too many times to mention. reach out to get all the help you can. I'm here if you need me :)
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (20 posts) at 01:47 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (20 posts) at 02:00 PM
Hey Sparkle!
I know what you mean, I found Body-For-Life the year that Porter Stevens won. Constantly depressed even though I've got everything anyone would ever want. And always waiting for the future and time to do something I've always wanted to do...
Now I'm 300 lbs when I started my first challenge 7/8 years ago at 245 and have tried almost every year since. Hmmm... Past predicts future I'm doomed!
But wait, I looked around at the people around me. This is just come to the realization over the last year. Everyone around me wants me to have whats best for ME. And they get mad when I don't have it... Then there are those people that have much less than I do that do so much more. Look at Julie Whitt, the girl had crap for lungs, granted I have asthma but I don't need no stinken transplant! Then she writes how selfish we all are that can't finish: If she can go through the pain of a transplant and God knows what kind of treatments and meds, and we can't even lose weight for our health! Then look at my kids, just starting to make decisions regarding life, and they are making the same decision I would have! NOT GOOD!
So now, I look at others wanting me to have what is best for me and how crappy I treat myself. What would Julie do? What do I want for my friends? What do I want for my children? Who do I want my children to use as a rolemodel? Then with all that and what I came to realize:
The the world is behind me! I can be there for my kids! I will not be constantly angry and will smile more! (Had to actually practice a smile in the mirror) I will respect myself and others will respect me not only for what I have done for them or for work but what I represent and have done for myself!
One thing with all these thoughts, You can work through them one hour at a time and it will get easier! AND YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Everyone is filled with self doubt, you have to CHOOSE to not listen to that and do what you have to do!
Love and Laugh!
Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (209 posts) at 02:02 PM
Sparkle, here, complete with html formatting is a post I put on the guestbook regularly about self talk. Maybe it will help. Heck, maybe it will help all of us! God bless--and QUIT THAT!!
HOW DO YOU TALK TO YOURSELF?
O.K., so you don’t really talk to yourself—not out loud anyway. But you certainly talk to yourself in the way that you think about some things. And how you talk to yourself in your thoughts will tell you nearly everything you need to know about your likelihood of completing a successful transformation. Self-talk reveals attitudes about yourself.
For example, a thought that says “I must have the approval of (fill in this person’s name) in order to feel good about myself” tends to show that your sense of self-worth is not very high. Someone with that kind of mindset will often do about anything to please others, but usually ends up being overly sensitive to criticism, withdrawing from others to avoid their disapproval, and ultimately ends up in depression and anger. So, a transformation that begins with the goal of obtaining the admiration or acceptance of another usually winds up with the person worse off than they were when they started.
A person who says to himself that he must meet certain standards in order to feel good about himself creates a fear of failure, an attitude of perfectionism, a tendency to manipulate others to achieve success, and usually ends up with a progression consisting of avoiding healthy risks, becoming resentful of others’ successes, withdrawal and depression.
An attitude that is shame-based, one that says “I am what I am, I can’t change—it’s hopeless” writes its own self-fulfilling prophesy in a challenge.
The most difficult mindset, though, is the one that says to itself “those who fail are unworthy of love and deserve punishment.” What makes this one so difficult is that almost no one recognizes they have it, even though it’s pretty common. It is just such a silly way of thinking and acting that no one thinks they could be that way—yet watch how people treat their selves when they fail, and you will see many who truly act like they are unworthy of love and deserve punishment.
So, what kind of a mindset does it take to do a good challenge? Here are a couple that jump to my mind right away:
1. Porter Freeman’s mindset. When he looked in the mirror, and when he considered the challenge, he saw a different person than the one he knew he really was . And he said to himself, “I have more character than that.” He didn’t just transform, he revealed himself, as the man he knew he really was. That’s why he wanted it, why he made it a priority, and why he succeeded. He recognized the good in himself, and set out to reclaim it.
2. Stephen Cater’s mindset: He saw his father lose his health, and pay the ultimate price for it. And he found in himself a desire and strength to be different, to turn out different. In his challenge, he not only honored his father, but ensured that his own family would not have to gather at his bedside as he died of a self-inflicted disease.
Men and women with the attitudes of Porter and Stephen can’t help but be winners. That’s because they are doing it for the right reasons, out of the appropriate mindsets. Because they are acting with right motives, they also can’t help but give away what they’ve found, by helping others any way they can. They are wonderful examples of the universal law of reciprocation. They are, in a word or two, true champions.
Body for Life Forum Message by hotmominmi (19 posts) at 02:13 PM
I feel so bad that you are so down. You have to realize that you are among friends. I have been where you are so many times that I lost count! I just can't turn back this time. I have called myself fat way more than anyone else could have. NOT anymore. I love myself to much to continue down the road I was going. Please make a choice to join us, and read the tracker everyday for inspiration. You Can Do It
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (587 posts) at 02:19 PM
Read the "You think BFL is tough!!" thread!
Body for Life Forum Message by SparkleBerry (36 posts) at 02:19 PM
You guys are helping me a ton...your posts are making me cry. I am going to print it out and read it daily (except my first post...) First off, as far as the severe depression goes...it really is not me. I am just sharing my saddest self talk, but overall I would rate myself as content-happy...but I am being sad today, and a little PMS is not helping.
I did not finish what Dr. Phil said after that comment aabout best predictor of future behavoir is past behavior. He said, the best way to mold your future is to change your past behavior by daily changing your habits...soon enough your past behavior is the good behavior you want for your future...
Steve, so motivational what you had to say. you kind of remind me of my father. He has dealt with obesity as long as I remember him. Once up to 400 lbs. But we love him so much and see it in him that he can do it, but I believe the one thing that is holding him back is he has lost the confidence, and it breaks my heart. I have three little kids and I think of what example i am being to them. They are young and I hide my behavior from them, but I know they will follow if I don't change.
Daaang girl, thank you for your nice compliments, I REALLY appreciate it. You and I have about the same stats...we should track eachother and team up.
Michigan Mike, thanks SO MUCH for posting that. Truly motivational.
I haven't grabbed my TIVO remote or my chocolate, just finished my third BFL meal for the day and now I am going to put my baby down for a nap and get my butt on the treadmill...
FIGHTING THE DEMONS IN MY HEAD will be my new goal, I didn't realize how much they are holding me back...
Body for Life Forum Message by SparkleBerry (36 posts) at 02:28 PM
where is the "you think BFL is tough thread?"
Hotmomini...how can you call yourself fat ever? your stats say you are in the 30's? that is not very fat...I wish I was starting where you are. Thanks for you comments. I am sure you will be successful in your goals.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (971 posts) at 02:54 PM
Here's what you wrote: 'I have had the BFL book for like 4 years...I am only fatter even though I have the key.'
Now I think you have that all wrong. YOU are the key my dear.
Listen to your heart and your dreams. What do you want out of your life? And what are you willing to do to be happy?
I'll be thinking of you my dear!
YOU CAN DO THIS. The only person that can tell you that you can't do BFL is YOU.
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (7 posts) at 03:37 PM
I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling so sad! I too believe that you CAN do this. I read a thread on here about failure being a prerequisite (yesterday?) - different perspective than Dr Phil. Sorry I don't have the link, but in essence, it was saying that we need to fail in order to learn how to succeed. So you've screwed up. Big deal. We all do, we're human. What's important is that you forgive yourself, pick out the lessons you've learned from that, and move on. It's not an "all or nothing" game.
Speaking as another mom, I'm guessing you probably give a lot of yourself to your husband and children... Do you have anything left over for yourself?
Chin up, it's one step at a time! you are not doomed to fail!
Body for Life Forum Message by Prissy Crissy (66 posts) at 03:48 PM
SparkleBerry - Now, where did you come up w/ that name?? Sparkle is a positive word.
Hey, I know where you are at, infact I just had my own thread like this going a week or so ago. I can happily say, that dark cloud has passed. Yours will too sweetie! You have done so well already. You aren't any 'fatter' than when you started you are lighter than when you started! You can do this. I can do this. WE can do this!
They are right - you are a beautiful person. Keep your chin up - the saddness will pass. Not saying it won't be back, but at least you have kind people from Tracker to let it all out!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (801 posts) at 04:33 PM
OK, not to take away from any of the fantastic support and advice you've received from these great folks, but I think I might qualify as the poster child of negative self-talk.
The expert, if you will. And here's what I've learned -- about myself -- in the past year.
BFL is the first true attempt I have ever made to take control of my eating and exercise habits. Like you, I had the book for about four years before I finally put it to work. That was a year ago, and I started right here on this site as far as seeking support and guidance.
It wasn't but a few weeks after starting BFL that I was seeing tremendous changes in my body -- I was losing fat on my hips and butt, seeing muscles pop out on my stomach and feeling strength in my legs. Other people saw it, too, and I got a lot of encouragement.
Then I started binging, just like that. Success fueled me a bit, but it also hit a nerve, and when that nerve started to twinge I quieted it with the only thing that worked: food.
At first, I was horrified. I came here and gave a detailed report of my binge and was flooded with support from people who said they'd been there, just let it go and move on.
I tried to move on, but it worsened. The more I binged (not like a bulemic would binge, but like a food addict would binge -- tasty, high-fat, high-sugar, high-carb foods), the more that nerve would ache. And still, the only thing that seemed to numb the pain was more food.
I then recalled the first time that I used food to comfort myself, and it was when I was only 5 or 6 years old. I was home alone after school (like I always was growing up) and out of fear, loneliness, boredom, desperation I ate an entire box of Starcrunch snacks (caramel-chocolate-rice-goo). The whole box, gone in a matter of minutes. Then I put the empty box back in the hiding place where my mom had it stashed.
At 27 years old, here I was resorting to those same patterns. And it showed up, of all times, when I was finally succeeding at a weightloss plan.
I started to think I had an eating disorder. I quit BFL and sought counseling for depression and possibly compulsive over-eating disorder. What I've discovered is that I'm not depressed (I've been there, and been treated, before) and I don't have an eating disorder.
What I have is a messed-up self-image. It started when I was a child -- someone long ago made me think I'm not worthy of respect, unconditional love, encouragement or risk. I was taught that I should not do something I cannot do perfectly and that I had much to be ashamed of. Those things happened when I was very, very young, and even though I've been in a completely different environment for more than eight years with a phenomenally loving, supportive husband, my self-image is stuck.
I allowed myself to transfer other peoples' perceptions to my own. And I didn't even know it.
I'm the one who feels I'm not worthwhile, that I don't deserve support or encouragement and certainly shouldn't be allowed to struggle with something if I can't do it right the first time. No one else feels that way -- it's all me.
And after realizing this, I took another look at my eating habits and the way I look at my body. I have accepted that there is a deep level of discomfort buried inside that frequently requires TLC. Eating certain foods (caffeine, chocolate, etc.) gives me a temporary physical high that soothes my emotions when it seems nothing else will. When I restrict my food intake (as on BFL), I become more aware of this pain that is always with me and am now learning to soothe it or ride it out in ways other than over-eating.
It's a process. Meantime, all that negative-self talk that you described is a habit I have to be aware of in order to overcome. I have to listen to myself harder to realize when I'm doing it. And I have to really, really, really try to get a positive word in edge-wise.
Alrighty, I've hijacked your post long enough. But I wanted to get out all I could in the hope that you'll see a ray of light in there. It's easy to say "I feel the same way," but sometimes it helps to have a little proof. :-)
Hang in there, 'kay? Be wary of projecting your own self-doubt onto other people (like perhaps thinking your husband's disatisfied with you when really YOU'RE disastified with yourself). I'm SO guilty of that tactic and man, does it help when I know in my heart that my husband does not judge me the way I judge myself.
If you ever need support, I'm right in the neighborhood -- send me a PM and I'll be happy to offer a shoulder to cry on or anything you might need.
((hugs))
Karenna
Body for Life Forum Message by SparkleBerry (36 posts) at 05:00 PM
Karenna- thanks for your post. Very insightful stuff in there. I know I have issues with food, and I don't know why, but I always sabbotage myself when I see some success...I can't figure out why, doesn't make much sense to me. I think I get a little arrogant and think I don't need to work as hard, then I really let it go and gain all the weight back...
You guys have all really helped me today. I am going to print out this thread, and some emails I have received is great. I love having this kind of support, and I just can't call a friend or a sister and be this vunerable.
You all will be happy to know that I got on the treadmill, and that I have been eating good...one day at a time...
Body for Life Forum Message by Robin78745 (9 posts) at 05:12 PM
Sparkle, girl,
First, Dr Phil isn't even a Doctor..I actually think he's just a certified bully. He only has a show because of Oprah! Watch Oprah instead.
Second, you CAN help being your own worst enemy; Without going into detail, I used to be just like you. I went through years of therapy and then i got my hands on a book called FEELING GOOD, and it changed my life. Its esssential premise is that we all have a set of "tapes" we run in our head, and they are generally based on at least partically false assumptions. It teaches you how to break those negative thoughts that seem impossible to break. You can't just stop... you don't just "stop" thinking them. You have to practice recognizing them and thinking them, and re-route your thinking.
But back to BFL: like Harleyman said, BFL is great for self-confidence because it is so short-term goal oriented. Each moment you can say: Look, I completed my workout. I ate my breakfast. Every moment is a benchmark. Every moment is a choice.
I know this is a BFL board, but I would definitely check out that book.
big hug
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by Coppertop (9 posts) at 05:35 PM
Sparkle I started challenges and didn't finish them, and then one day I decided I'd finish one and I did.. And Dr Phils behavior words were going through my mind the entire time, as I sat there in my tub after my 1st workout circling in my dayplanner the start date, 4 and 8 week dates, and 12th week end, I was thinking "doing THIS again, riiiight" but I completed the challenge, and you can too because the FUTURE hasn't happened yet and YOU are in control. Fate or the past do not control you.. only you have the control.. don't think of past failures as anything but choices you made, they didn't just "happen" and they won't happen again unless you choose to. I believe you can do it, you have the key.. maybe an additional support group like TOPS would help you too. Good luck to you, you CAN do it!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (456 posts) at 05:47 PM
Sparkleberry,
"Never let defeat have the final word." That phrase was what got me out of bed for the first few weeks of my first challenge. Once I got a few successes under my belt and I felt a lot stronger, I could start to take a honest look at what wasn't working for me any longer--and I could start setting more complicated goals. I've got a long way to go--but it's so much better to be pro-active than to wait for something to come along!!
Wishing all the very best!
Persephone
PS "So you think BFL is tough" is probably the best motivational piece ever written! I love it!
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (456 posts) at 06:11 PM
And just look at you wonderful people reaching out to help someone who needs it!! Well done!
*group hug*
Love,
P
Body for Life Forum Message by Lavender (5 posts) at 07:51 PM
Don't expect too much of yourself at once.I know exactly how you feel.
So Sparkle,"One Step At A Time".
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1005 posts) at 07:56 PM
Sounds like most folks beat me to the punch in offering great support and advice. My two cents would be that to be successful at this or any transformation, it really is all mental.
A person must determine what it is they want, determine the price they must pay to get what they want, and plan for how they are going to pay that price. Mental focus is a must, the be all and end all.
One never fails doing BFL, they fail if they give up trying. I promise you if you spend the 12 weeks working on the mental image, interior vision while doing your best on the nurtition and exercising, you will come to enjoy and need this lifestyle. A goal is not something unpleasant you should be rrunning from- it is an exciting vision which should be drawing you towards it like a magnet.
Please really give deep thought as to what Bill wrote in that book, and read it as often as you have to.
Success to You,
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (76 posts) at 08:10 PM
If I wanted to be fit more than I wanted to keep the weight on, I would be. I get some kind of payoff being where I am right now. Think about how Julie Whitt would love to be alive today, in your shoes- ALIVE- she would not complain but would rejoice in the gift of life and would triumph over quitting and lead the best life possible. We all have the right to live as we please but then should feel satisfied in our choices. However once we decide to make the change because we are truly disatisfied we should remember the beautiful person Julie Whitt was, struggling with her health but doing her best and encouraging others to do the same.
Body for Life Forum Message by dreambig (76 posts) at 08:15 PM
Oh, and if anyone wants to attend a one weekend course and get complete clarity on the root of your thoughts about yourself so say goodbye and get on with living a fulfilled life I highly recommend you take Landmark Education offered all across North America and the world. You can live your life by what is possible and live your dreams. but I think that everything you need to know is in the BFL book. It is about TRANSFORMATION- you let go of the old self and totally create a new you. But if you want a course to discuss the process I do recommend Landmark Education. If you would like more information please PM me.
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (42 posts) at 08:24 PM
Here's a short reply - a quote that says it all. It's up to you hun.
"Dreaming is wonderful, goal setting is crucial, but action is supreme. To make something great happen you must get busy and make it happen. Take that action step today that will put you on your path to achievement."
Greg Werner
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 01:18 PM
ok not really a war but a fun competition. Who will have more people in the push up challenge the women or the men:)
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 10:08 PM
Bump.....
C'Mon Ladies!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (42 posts) at 10:15 PM
Does it matter how many (or how little) you can do?
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (522 posts) at 10:16 PM
Nope, check out the "Push Up Challenge" thread and sign yourself up!!
Yeahh Buffy!
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (142 posts) at 10:20 PM
The ladies are so gonna rock this push up challenge.
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 10:45 PM
I am cancelling the push up challenge
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (28 posts) at 02:07 PM
So I did my HIIT today and everything was great, EXCEPT that those goofy earbuds that came with my mp3 player kept jumping out of my ears (or to be specific, only my left ear, but annoying just the same). I know there are all kinds of replacement headphones out there....has anyone found any that they LOVE that stay on while running?
Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (322 posts) at 02:53 PM
I've had to replace mine a few times and I always buy the Sony ones at Circuit City or Best Buy. They have Sony ones at different price points, but I always get the ones that are around $15, not the cheap $10, but not the $50 ones either. They seem to stay in my ears without any problems.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (801 posts) at 04:05 PM
I LOVE mine -- they fit over your head and are sports headphones, so they use some water (sweat) resistance. The speakers fit in your ears.
They're made by Sony, and the model number on them (don't have the packaging anymore) says "MCR-A35."
Body for Life Forum Message by Greg_H (2 posts) at 04:15 PM
I also use the Sony Sport headphones, since I sweat like crazy. The ones I use hook over the ears with the strap that goes around the back of your neck instead of on top of your head.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coppertop (9 posts) at 05:31 PM
I use Sony headphones from Target, they go over the top of my head and fit into my ears, I run hard with them no problem. I never could use earbuds, they don't stay in.
Body for Life Forum Message by jseven (28 posts) at 07:35 PM
I have a fantastic set of Nike ones. I think they are made by phillips. The cord runs out the back, not the side. Real good for working out and running. They are even "sweat resistant". I got mine at Best Buy.
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (70 posts) at 03:24 PM
I recently moved from Las Vegas to Spokane, WA. During the whole "move" thing I fell off the BFL wagon (3 months worth). So now that I am somewhat settled into my new surroundings I figured I better get back on track.
Oddly enough, my Gold's Gym membership DID NOT transfer up here with me. I had to re-sign up here and pay all the usual fees, plus I had to cancel my membership in Vegas.
Well, let's just say that the Gold's up here is NOTHING like the Gold's in Las Vegas. Don't get me wrong...the people up here are awesome. MUCH more friendly than those in Las Vegas. BUT, the gym here is very old and outdated. The equipment is so far below the quality of equipment in Vegas. Not to mention the fact that a lot of the cardio eqiupment needs works and the place is pretty dirty.
So today was very tough. I am a die-hard Precor Elyptical machine kind of guy. I get my best cardio workouts on this machine and can really hit the SHIIT. LOL
Well, there is only ONE Precor machine at my new gym and it is probably close to 10 years old and is in need of some serious calibration.
I tried 4 different kinds of cardio machines before I finally gave up and just used the treadmill. I ended up doing an hour of cardio because I just didn't feel like I was on track.
I can tell that this is going to be a dificult challenge.
Thanks for letting me vent! Hope everyone had a better cardio day than me!
Chris
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1544 posts) at 03:35 PM
Chris I found that the treadmill gives me a much better workout then the elliptical anyway. Give it a shot you might like it.
Body for Life Forum Message by brancammom (1 posts) at 03:36 PM
I am new to this forum and to this website, but not to BFL. I started it about 3 years ago with some success, but stopped after a series of horrible life events pushed their way in. I was up to 204 then by practicing BFL I got down to 182 and felt pretty good. My husband and I had been having "intamacy problems" due to my weight and I lost weight to improve "things", but of course life got in the way. He lost his job, then 7 months later I lost mine. We lived in a new housing area in Dallas and because it was new and everybody was losing their jobs, we couldn't get a buyer for our house so it was forclosed on, we then moved to my hometown and I got a Govt job. He still didn't work. I was stressed, my job paid lots less then what I was getting in Dallas and the bills were piling up. I ballooned up to 224. I joined weight watchers, lasted 2 weeks. Joined a gym, lasted 3 months. I got a second job, ate more, gained 15 more pounds. My marriage was in the garbage, but I tried to keep trucking. We ended up in a tiny little trailer because our landlord of our apartment wanted us out. My hubby finally got a job. And a big head. Now that he was making more money than me he acted like he didn't need me any more. I ballooned up to 240. We stopped being intimate. I drank alot. He got transferred to Germany. So now we are here in Germany, I have no job and things got worse. Our debt followed us, he wouldn't let me spend any of "his money" although I never did that to him when he sat on his ass for two years (beside the point, I am better than that). I get sick of it, I wanted to leave him but I was here in a foreign country with two kids and a guy who had an ego problem, and I kept drinking...and eating. I got up to 257. He wanted a divorce. I wanted things to work, so I got a job. In four months, my self esteem soared! I lost 56 pounds. Then we started getting along again and he wanted me to quit. I thought "great, now I can focus more on my weight loss because he loves me again and is giving me a chance". So I quit my job. Now here I am two weeks with out a job and two kids on christmas vacation wondering what I just did. Was is stupid, am I going to go back to that depression? I started body for life after I lost some weight because I wanted to make sure I was doing this for me instead of him but I find myself writing you all this on day three, with a glass of wine. Did I just make a big mistake by quitting my job? Am I right in focusing on myself for a while? Gosh, I am probably not making any sense, I just needed to let everything out and express myself. Sometimes I think I am so weak...right now is one of those times. I felt so strong and self assured when I was working, then when my husband gave me that glimmer of things being good with us, and wanted me to quit, and promised me things would be different, I jumped at it. Now I feel just like I felt before. Out of control and unsure of myself. I need motivation. And a shrink!!!! But thanks for reading my babble!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (141 posts) at 03:46 PM
B,
congrats on your recent weight loss! Keep up the good work.
I'm no psychologist but I would take this time to work on you and on your marriage. Feel strong because of the things you are accomplishing, not what you think you are missing.
Best of luck to you.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (238 posts) at 04:31 PM
brancammom, God didn't put you on this earth to live up to somebody else expectations. Take care of yourself, follow the body for life program. Do it for yourself, not your husband. Once you get to a point where you feel great about yourself then make a decision "Whats next?" You'll have a total different view point to look from! Hang in there, we will help in anyway we can here! There are so many wonderful people here to help you succeed!
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (266 posts) at 04:50 PM
Good advice to focus on you 1st, do it for you, and then the marriage.
What does your hubby do for a living? Where in Germany are you and what job did you quit? I was away from my family on Ramstein Air Base for 4 1/2 months the last part of 2004.
And finally, why did he want you to quit your job? Is he threatened by you having a job?
Body for Life Forum Message by Robin78745 (9 posts) at 05:27 PM
Hi Brancanmom,
First, in my opinion, yes, get a job again. Why? Because it obviously gave you something if you changed so drastically in you because of it. Whether it was self-worth, or structure, or time, it was obviously a positive change. Additionally, seeing as you ended up in a financial place you didn't want to be in the first place, there is the money benefit.
Finally, with BFL...I am going to beg to differ and say stop asking yourself who you are doing it for, and simply do it. You're going to analyze yourself into oblivion. Get a journal and record, every day, at least 2 or 3 times a day. After a while, you will certainly know who you are doing it for.
take care of yourself!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (155 posts) at 05:03 PM
Well. It's day 2 and the doc says I'm sick. He didn't have to tell me, I have had a sore throat since yesterday, and today the glands on the left side of my neck got all swollen up. Yep, purty. So I'm on some heavy duty antibiotics... he didn't test for strep but says it's possible, which would make me way contagious... so don't get too close to your screen when you read this.
Tomorrow I plan to still do HIIT. I physically feel ok, except for some exhaustion from not sleeping at all last night and still doing UBWO at 6am. There's no respiratory gunk, so I think it will be ok.
Man, talk about a challenge! What would be easier is to just curl up in my jammies for a few days but I'm not going to. Not giving up this early in the game!
Body for Life Forum Message by wdrew (248 posts) at 05:16 PM
Sorry to hear you're under the weather. But awsome job on not letting it knock you down!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2134 posts) at 05:26 PM
Sorry to hear that Jess - I've been fighting something all day but feel pretty lucky; I have had one cold in over a year. Might as well get these bugs out of the way sooner than later huh?
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (68 posts) at 05:42 PM
I'm right there with you...I gave my last ounce of strength doing my HIIT today (I usually do a victory dance after HIIT but just couldn't shake my booty)...& to top of 3 of my little ones have it...
I forget what sleep is!!!
But it will all be worth it...
Hang in there...
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1073 posts) at 06:03 PM
I understand I have been sick as well. It is been about a week but I still am going to kick butt in this push up challenge.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (32 posts) at 06:04 PM
Awww, but you DO look purty. I sure hope you feel better, kitty cat.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (155 posts) at 07:04 PM
Thanks y'all. I have started my antibiotics and took some ibuprofen, which helps both the pain and the swelling in my neck and throat. And I just talked to my cowboy and I feel better already. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1297 posts) at 10:35 PM
I am sorry you are not feeling well! I wish you a speedy recovery!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by SkaterSharon (21 posts) at 06:13 PM
I went back to work today after the holidays, as a trainer at my local gym only to find everyone has gone BFL crazy!
I have had BFL posters and leaflets in the gym for a while, but because BFL is still very low key in the UK I only had one or two comments about no-one can transform themselves in 12 weeks etc.. and despite me saying about how good it is and what I have achieved in the past,only one person was interested in it.That person is a tracker member now-check out Cliff aka reality who has downloaded his most recent photo tonight.
People have also seen me change shape(most times I'm in work uniform so they don't see my shape)but a few comments have been made.
However when I went to work tonight 2 people turned up with new journals and others wanting to borrow my BFL books(I have a supply I loan out),my EFL book and my BFL DVD compilation.One girl even drove to a supermarket 20 miles away tonight as they sell BFL bars,shakes and supplements.
For you guys in the UK check out your local Tescos as ours sells BFL and EAS products.
I'm even been asked to go into work at the weekend to take peoples before photo's.
My mission for the week to get get at least another 5 starting BFL.I finish C1 this weekend and C2 starts on Monday.
Good luck to everyone starting their challenges this week,
Sharon
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (89 posts) at 06:31 PM
Congratualations, Sharon. You have become a role model! Keep up the good work and more will follow.
Body for Life Forum Message by nurse36 (196 posts) at 06:49 PM
Your transformation is great! Keep up the good work. I suspect that many people (like myself last year) were skeptical when they started BFL. The hard part is getting out of the thinking that this is a New Year's resolution... doomed to be forgotten. It's a lifestyle change. You may have to remind people of that fact as they get further into their challenges! You are a great role model! Keep the ball rolling in your second challenge!
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 07:26 PM
Fantastic - I lived in the UK for four years and always found it a struggle to find like-minded people wanting to get fit. Well done for spreading the message so effectively!
Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (13 posts) at 06:58 PM
Was I mistaken or did I see where you are supposed to drink one gallon of water per day? A fitness instructor told me several years ago to drink 84 ounces per day, but that is a far cry from 108 oz. I can do 2-3 quarts, but I'm really struggling with this gallon thing. Any suggestions besides an I.V.? ;)
Kathy
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 06:59 PM
Try adding lemons, Crystal Lite, you have to drink your water.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (155 posts) at 07:01 PM
You don't have to drink a gallon of water. Bill Phillips recommends 10 glasses a day, which is 80oz. If that's all you can do, that's all you can do. Many of us do drink a gallon, but you don't have to.
Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (13 posts) at 07:07 PM
Thanx J-Dub, WHAT A RELIEF!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Daaang Girl (14 posts) at 07:11 PM
I need some ideas for songs that will make me wanna shake my thang like I've got one. My tunes in my MP3 are soooo last challenge :)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (155 posts) at 07:17 PM
I need some more too. Here are some that I have:
Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha
Ashlee Simpson - Boyfriend (I know, but it gets me going, LOL)
Eminem - Lose Yourself
Killerz - Somebody Told Me
Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It
Usher - Yeah
J-Lo - Jenny From The Block
Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
Black Eyed Peas - Let's Get It Started
Coolio - 1,2,3,4
Offspring - Pretty Fly For A White Guy
Kelly Clarkson - Since You've Been Gone
Outkast - Hey Ya
Rihanna - Pon de Replay
Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
Will Smith - Switch
Will Smith - Miami
Will Smith - Gettin' Jiggy With It
I need more! More! MORE!
Body for Life Forum Message by Greg_H (2 posts) at 07:23 PM
This is the last one that I know about:
http://www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/weight_loss_forums/viewthread.cfm?f=3&t=12912
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (32 posts) at 08:15 PM
J-Dub, I would DIE without Hey Ya. It is the only thing that gets me going on the treadmill. It's crazy how much your playlist looks like mine.
12:51 by The Strokes
Mr. Brightside by The Killers
I Like the Way You Move by Outkast
Going the Distance by Cake
Carbon Monoxide by Cake (something is sickly encouraging about the empathy I get from him when he says, "Where's the air?" and "After this my lungs will be so f*!@ed up."
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1009 posts) at 08:31 PM
50cent: In Da Club, Hate it or Love it
Eminem: Loose your self
Metallica: Sad But True, Enter Sandman, Don't Tread on Me, Wherever I May Roam, Through the Never ok pretty much the whole Black album LOl...
Oasis: Morning Glory
Theresa Burnette: Beachball
Aerosmith: Dream On, Rag Doll, What It Takes, Crazy, Angel
All of the Killers songs esp the one that say kill me now kill me now over and over lol
U2: Acrobat, Ultraviolet, Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses?, Love Is Blindness (Some of these are slow but I like the way they make me think while doing light cardio), Where the Streets Have no Name, Sunday Bloody Sunday, New Years Day
Violent Femmes: Blister in the Sun, 36-24-36, Kiss Off
L.L. Cool J: Mamma said Knock You Out, Doin It
2Pac: How do you want it
Alice in Chains: Rooster, Would
Beyonce: Crazy in Love
Crazy Town: Butterfly
Crystal Method: High Roller, Busy Child, Trip Like I Do
Delerium (featuring Sarah McLachlan): Silence
The Donna's: Take it Off, 5 O'clock in the morning, All Messed Up
Foo Fighters: Everlong (One of my kick butt favorites)
Franz Ferdinand: Take Me Out
Godsmack: Awake, Mistakes, Greed, Whatever
Gorillaz: Clint Eastwood, Feel Good Inc.
Green Day: Blvd. of Broken Dreams, American Idiot
INXS: DEvil Inside, Don't Change
Kylie Minogue: Can't get you out of my head
Lenny Kravitz: American Woman, Lady
Nickelback: How you remind me, Figured you out
NIN: The Hand That Feeds, Dead Souls
Robert Miles: Children
Sponge: Plowed
Body for Life Forum Message by hogken (9 posts) at 08:47 PM
i prefer old school
Men at Work,Duran Duran, BlowMonkeys,Michael Jackson,George Michael,Pretenders,UTFO,Egyptian Lover just to name a few!
Body for Life Forum Message by fromfat2firm (31 posts) at 09:03 PM
I can't push myself on cardio unless I have some great tunes.
Right now:
I'm loving FORT MINOR & Linkin Park
NO DOUBT- top singles from '93-'02
SEAN PAUL- Trinity
50 cent- the massacre
Joe Nichols- III
Ciara
Dido
Nickleback
Sheryl Crow
Angel
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (934 posts) at 09:35 PM
My bog fave right now is Kid Rock-Cowboy, and Christina Aguilara-Fighter. Everything else I have is already mentioned. Wow this is a great list!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (934 posts) at 09:36 PM
Oh I almost for got Kanye West-Jesus walks with me(from the Jarhead soundtrack)Great running pace!!
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (83 posts) at 10:16 PM
T~N~T & J-Dub,
Great sound tracks you listed above!
I made a Caffeinated Cardio CD as a gift for all the passengers of the 2005 BFL Cruise. And many of your choices were part of my 20 track CD.
Another really good one is an Elvis Presly remix "RubberNeck'n". or...INXS "Suicide Blonde".
More later...
As we speak I am working on building the CD for the 2006 Bahamas Cruise! So this thread is very useful. So lets keep this one bumped to the top!
Happy New Rear!
Jerry
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1009 posts) at 10:21 PM
T's List cont... lol:
Stone Temple Pilots: Sex Type Thing, Dead and Bloated, Piece of Pie, Wicked Garden, Unglued, Big Bang Baby
Third Eye Blind: Semi-Charmed Life, Graduate
Tom Petty: Refugee, Runnin' Down a Dream
Tonic: If You Could Only See
Tommy Tutone: 867-5309/Jenni Song (Don't laugh I was dancing around to it in Home depot I could not stop singing it to my son out of nowhere LOL)
Van Halen: Drop Dead, Panama, Why can't this be Love, Top of the World, Right Now, You Really Got Me, Aint Talkin About Love
The Verve: Bittersweet Symphony
Warren G: Regulate (oh hahaha who remembers this one?)
The Rolling Stones: Beast of Burden, Under my thumb, Emotional Rescue, Start me up
Weezer: Hash Pipe, Island In The Sun
Wheatus: Teenage Scumbag
ZZ Top: Legs, Sharp Dressed Man
The Sopranos: Woke Up This Morning
Us3: Cantaloop (Flipfantasia)
Nelly: Hot in Herre
Cold Play: Speed of Sound
Madonna: Human Nature(you can find really good mixes of this one and others) Bedtime Story, Music, Hung Up, The whole album Confessions On A Dance Floor.
Shakira: Don't Bother
Body for Life Forum Message by cerdes (32 posts) at 10:32 PM
Steve Winwood - Gimme Some Lovin' is a FANTASTIC starting song :)
I start almost every cardio with it.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1009 posts) at 11:41 PM
Ok More:
The Cars: Moving in Stereo, Magic, Just what I Needed, Let's Go, You Might Think, Shake It Up, You Might Think
Spoon: I Turn My Camera On
System of a Down: B.Y.O.B.
As you can tell I have a wide range of taste in music lol .....
DJ Sammy: The Boys of Summer, California Dreamin
Daft Punk: One More Time
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 07:22 PM
Crikey! Have I ever got lots of work to do - and I blame no one but me for losing all the hard work I did last year. I thought that running outside and doing weights a couple of times would at least keep me 'as is', I'm clearly mistaken.
My parents arrive in 3 months, and I haven't seen them in over a year. I want to look like the healthy woman they think I am!
My 2nd anniversary with the love of my life is also in 3 months and I want to look and feel the way we did when we met just 3 years ago.!
Most of all, I want to be proud of me, feel confident of who I am and commit for life to be the best me I can be.
12 weeks to the next challenge, I'm gonna make this one count!
Thanks for all your support :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (422 posts) at 11:28 PM
Good for you! I'm with ya!
Body for Life Forum Message by Cheri (62 posts) at 07:37 PM
Just wondering who my team mates are or for that matter state your team so I know what I'm up against.
Good Luck To All
I PLAN TO KICK BUTT!LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 08:14 PM
Here's your team #3 Captain: 4achange,
Chubicat, NormRebs, snowboardingfairy, mom2threegirls, Onetallmama, and you Cheri
Body for Life Forum Message by dmiller57 (5 posts) at 07:45 PM
I'm still interested in being on one of the teams. Are there any that still need someone?
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 08:12 PM
I have a entire team that seems to be MIA. As soon as I hear from them I will PM you to see if there is an opening. TEAM #6 WHERE ARE YOU!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Waspam (3 posts) at 08:16 PM
Is it too late to join a team now?
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (532 posts) at 08:17 PM
I'll put you on the list. There could be a team# 11
Body for Life Forum Message by dmiller57 (5 posts) at 08:19 PM
You won't have to worry about MIA here...unless it means Mission In Action.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (68 posts) at 08:30 PM
Did team #5 get a replacement yet?
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by Waspam (3 posts) at 08:37 PM
Thank you. Look forward to joining a team!
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (110 posts) at 07:48 PM
that I look at doing Body for Life as my exercise program...
Too funny, but it turns out that he is a big davocate of BFL. He personally has been maintaining his fitness level on BFL for years!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1005 posts) at 07:57 PM
Perhaps you shoul recommend tracker to him, lol
You are now next in line for the dvd's, I'll keep you posted.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (123 posts) at 08:49 PM
Yet another case of Doctor, heal thyself. But this one knew how to do it and he is spreading the word.
Maybe there is hope for the medical profession after all. LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (77 posts) at 08:21 PM
Some of you may recall that one of my students asked me about BFL after showing Body of Work to my class. Well, I saw her for the first time this morning since the Christmas break. I saw she had her BFL book in her hand, and I asked her how she was doing. She not only told me that she was doing great, but that her mom is now wanting to do BFL with her. You never know how many lives you will touch with a simple act of kindness.
Have a great BFL day!
No Excuses - Just Results
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by amylame (26 posts) at 09:53 PM
SIKE!
Im home from the basketball game!
Before the game, we hit the bar across the street. I consumed:
Grilled Trifecta (Swordfish, Halibut, Salmon)
Steamed Vegetables
Water
And at the game:
I munched on some almonds and drank a diet coke!
Thank you so much for all the support! You all rock, and so do I!
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (142 posts) at 09:59 PM
Good going partner I new you could do it!!!!!!!! Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by cerdes (32 posts) at 10:21 PM
... thought that subject header would peak your interest.
Since starting BFL, I've been going on crazy cleaning binges - my bedroom in particular is spotless, and my clothes are actually arranged by colour in my wardrobe. This, from someone who previously arranged her clothing by the level of crumpledness on the dirty floor...
Anyone else feel the discipline and routine of BFL spills into other aspects of their daily routine??
Now if only BFL could help motivate me to get back to work.... :-/
Body for Life Forum Message by amylame (26 posts) at 10:29 PM
I feel you!
Instead of heading straight to bed to sleep off a buzz, I came home and cleaned and vacuumed, loaded the dishwasher, ate my final meal...
I feel so great!
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (29 posts) at 10:30 PM
Oh yah!! Been there...done that...bought the t-shirt. I am so with you on this. My house is really shaping up.
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (8 posts) at 10:33 PM
I have had so much energy today, I have been cleaning out boxes of junk from our shed and getting things organized. My previous organization was to pick up all the stuff lying around and put it in a box. Now I am actually going through all these boxes!
Body for Life Forum Message by fromfat2firm (31 posts) at 10:39 PM
I definitely have more energy and can't sit still. But one day I worked so hard on my upperbody it hurt to put the clean dishes in the cubbards. lol
Angel
Body for Life Forum Message by cerdes (32 posts) at 10:43 PM
Yeah the only thing I'm not cleaning very well is my hair... ouchies.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1670 posts) at 10:41 PM
Hi gang!
Looks like we’re really getting rolling with the new year! I wanted to share with you one of the approaches I use to deal with some of those negative thoughts that come along when you take on the Body-for-Life challenge… I try to replace negative/bad questions with better ones. Here are a few examples…
1. Bad question: “What if I blow it again and don’t complete this challenge?”
Better question: “What if I do my best and actually achieve my goals? Wow! Won’t that feel great?”
2. Bad question: “How in the world can I stick to the food plan when I’m so used to eating junk food?”
Better question: “What if I find that I really enjoy eating the BFL way and no longer have a desire for junk food? Wouldn’t that be a huge breakthrough for me?!”
3. Bad question: “How in the world can I do all of that exercise, especially when I’m not used to working out?”
Better question: “What do I need to do to learn how to perform each exercise correctly and how can I enjoy each and every workout? Just think of how great that would be!”
4. Bad question: “I blew it today! Why can’t I stick to any program?!”
Better question: “Maybe I messed up but what’s the best thing I can do now? And if I continue to do my best, won’t I eventually succeed?”
5. Bad question: “What makes me think I’ll succeed this time when I’ve failed so many times before?”
Better question: “What if I actually get into the best shape of my life?! Won’t that be an incredible turn-around?!”
Hope you get the idea… The things you say to yourself and the questions you ask on a daily basis make a huge impact on your mental and emotional state. It’s crucial to do whatever “homework” is necessary to address any disempowering or stinkin‘ thinkin’ that threatens your success…
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (8 posts) at 10:52 PM
great post! I am not doubting myself yet, but when I get discouraged (which is bound to happen at some point) I will think of this.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1670 posts) at 11:18 PM
Hi gang!
A couple of weeks ago, I made a couple of adjustments to the hormone medications I take to treat my hormonal disorder - pituitary failure. I must have guessed right because I feel FAR better than I have since September. I'm sure that the numerous sinus infections and the falling out with long-time friends played a part in me not having my usual spark the last 3 months - but I'm becoming increasingly convinced that my underlying hormonal disorder was the main issue...
It's obvious to me now that I had been carrying a much heavier physical and emotional burden than I realized. I can't tell you how many episodes I've been through like this over the last 10 yrs. of coping with this illness. Time and again I have attributed my lack of energy and spark to other life factors or even character flaws within myself... only to learn that the problem was mostly due to illness...
I need to remind myself of that in the future and not be so hard on myself... The tough part is that I don't know for sure that the illness is the problem until I start feeling a lot better. However, this time I strongly suspected something was out-of-whack with my medications even though my doctor didn't seem concerned.
Thanks for all your support... I just needed to let my BFL buddies know that the kid is back...
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (210 posts) at 11:24 PM
thank god! you are our inspiration here jim! i dont know what we would do without you. the fire is lit!
Body for Life Forum Message by Myintencity (25 posts) at 03:54 AM
Is Barry coming back?(I couldn't resist.)
Body for Life Forum Message by wahine808 (8 posts) at 12:00 PM
I'd say day one was a success! Ate very cleanly. It seemed like I was always eating,lol! And I am so sore from my ubwo! Gonna do my cardio as soon as my baby wakes up.
How was the first day for you chaka and nola?
Dave you'll do great - just think how amazing you'll look in just a few weeks! And yep, life is pretty good here in HI! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by chakakhan (9 posts) at 08:11 PM
excellent Wahine! glad to hear success stories. Me too, day 1 AND day 2, although = ouch.
good luck Dave!
Body for Life Forum Message by chasblanchard (3 posts) at 09:23 AM
SupaFreak,
Is it ok to eat the egg yolks as well? Or do you just eat the whites?
Charles.
SupaFreak said:
Why don't you boil a bunch of eggs and have those for breakfast? You can have 4-5 hard boiled eggs with oatmeal or cream of wheat. Yummy.
Bagels are not worth it, (to me). Too many carbs. Maybe if you do half a bagel. From what I know, cream cheese has about zilch protein and a lot of fat. So, I wouldn't eat that either. 1/2 bagel and hard boiled eggs?
I use Jenny O Turkey bacon alot. I'll cook it ahead of time and put it in baggies. I have that, 2 HB eggs, and a whole grain english muffin. That's a good breakfast too.
Even Kashi cereal isn't all that bad.
You should give cottage cheese another try. I know, I know. I HATED it too. But, I mixed it with yogurt and now I eat it at least once a day. Really is a quick meal, it would help you out if you can handle eating it. Have you tried blending it too to get rid of the curds?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 09:29 AM
I usually split my breakfast up......I'll have oatmeal w/ my coffee (I limit to 2 cups while on the program)
then about 1 1/2 to 2 hours later when I'm gettin ready to walk out the door I'll make a protein shake to go
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 09:32 AM
I eat 2 low fat cheese sticks and an apple.
or
6 egg whites and a low carb/low sugar yogurt
or
Golden Pancakes (I also make lots a head of time and eat them cold, no syrup. Much better this way :) I MIGHT put a little natural PB for a little taste)
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (623 posts) at 09:32 AM
oh yeah....plain oatmeal with some splenda.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (381 posts) at 10:23 AM
I LOVE cream of Wheat- Instant. With a string cheese or a hard boiled egg.... we boil the whole dozen and take them "to go" every morning!
Body for Life Forum Message by chakakhan (9 posts) at 08:18 PM
Day 2 down, success! clean eating, morning workout, but oh man
ouch
ouch
ouch
did the cardio today, early this morning again, and had to a couple times back down a bit. felt like I was going to fall over dead afterward (in a good way).
teri
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (210 posts) at 02:00 AM
hey dave,
i believe you only get one photo per side (front, side, back). if you are a premium member, you get a gallery and can add a bunch more.
Another alternative, you can edit your pictures on your computer, all into one. That way, when it asks for your front pic, you can put your "collage" of 2 or 3 in one photo slot. Hope I didnt confuse you, good luck! We're here for ya!
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (210 posts) at 02:01 AM
oh, a good example of the way this is done: take a peek at GET*HER*DONE. Her profile pics are a great example.
Karen
Body for Life Forum Message by davemogate (4 posts) at 09:41 PM
ty crazy thats a big help.
Body for Life Forum Message by chasblanchard (3 posts) at 08:36 AM
Hi all,
This is day 2 for my first BFL challenge. Yesterday was a bit tough just getting use to the weight (amounts) to use for my ubwo. I could not fininsh one excersize and moved down in weight to complete it. Is that the right thing to do? This moring was a breeze for me since I am use to going on an eliptical Precor. I pushed it to a ten... It felt good. I have never felt like I could actually do somtheing like this but I have the roadmap in front of me. I hope that I can count on you guys in the upcomming weeks when (not if) i need help.
Thanks,
Charles.
Body for Life Forum Message by Just4fun (1 posts) at 11:58 AM
My 2nd day too.... Good luck and I'm pshyched.... It took me 2 hours at the gym yesterday trying to figure everything out but I am confident and excited...Good Luck and we are going to have a GREAT NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!
Jen
Body for Life Forum Message by wahine808 (8 posts) at 12:04 PM
Hey Charles - today is my second day too. I definitely didn't do all the reps and sets required, but I did my best and pushed myself as hard as I could - and I am so sore today to prove it!
Jen me too - I had to fiddle with the weights, adjusting the seats, switching bars, etc, so it took me quite a while too, but we'll be blasting out those 46 minute workouts in no time!
Body for Life Forum Message by chasblanchard (3 posts) at 01:09 PM
Thanks guys...
I bought these Nautlis dumbells they are great since you can change the weight by dialing the amount on each one. I am sore as well but i think the suppliments are helping me since i thought i would be sorer (if thats a word)....
Chas.
wahine808 said:
Hey Charles - today is my second day too. I definitely didn't do all the reps and sets required, but I did my best and pushed myself as hard as I could - and I am so sore today to prove it!
Jen me too - I had to fiddle with the weights, adjusting the seats, switching bars, etc, so it took me quite a while too, but we'll be blasting out those 46 minute workouts in no time!
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (141 posts) at 04:24 PM
Welcome to all of you!
Best of luck with your journeys.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by chakakhan (9 posts) at 08:21 PM
Chas,
Welcome to day 2. me too. I think its gonna take me a few times to get the weights, the rhythm and time down, but it will be worth it.
We can do it!
teri
Body for Life Forum Message by reagan123 (108 posts) at 01:18 PM
ok,
I used to post here quite a bit on my first challenge. Did well and finished the challenge. My problem has always been that I try to stray off the diet, but maintain my weight.
Well, you can guess what happened. I'm back up to my starting point... time to start a new challenge.
We have a few people at work doing a weight loss challenge so I have some extra incentive (aside from getting healthy).
Just saying hi.
Shawn
Body for Life Forum Message by FV Tom (141 posts) at 04:22 PM
Hi, Shawn. Welcome back! Good luck with your new challenge.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (4 posts) at 03:41 PM
I knew I was heavy, but looking at my pics made me realize how bad it was. Yep, the camera never lies... :( The pics will be my motivation. I have printed them off and have posted them on my gym equipment. I just can't believe how much I've let myself go. I never use to be like that. But for the past 2 years, I haven't worked out once compared to working out almost everyday for 1-2 hours at a time. I was heavily into weight lifting, was into boxing, and now became a couch potato. I went from 140 to 175 in 2 years... YUCK!!! I really need to get fit and healthy again. This seems to be a great website. Lots of support. Hope to get to know you guys better. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (143 posts) at 04:05 PM
But you're here now! Hurray! You still have muscle and it will be so excited to get moving again.
Good luck on your challenge - everyone here is sooo ready to help you along!
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (4 posts) at 04:27 PM
Thanks Fizz. I knpw the first couple of weeks are going to be hard for me, but I will do it. I am curious to see what my reuslts will be in 12 weeks time.
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (142 posts) at 04:45 PM
Welcome heavyweight!!! If you stick to it I'm sure that your 12 week photos will absolutely blow us away......
Good Luck!!!
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by chakakhan (9 posts) at 08:13 PM
Good luck HW, I just started too, and YEP those pictures were humbling, LOL.
got them hanging on the fridge also
you can do it!
Teri
Body for Life Forum Message by cahoney2006 (1 posts) at 07:36 PM
Hello everyone! I'm a new memeber, but long-time lurker! I am so inspired by all the success stories and words of encouragement posted on this site.
I have started my challenge on 1/2/06. I will get my pics and measurements posted shortly.
If you have any words of advice or encourement, please email me.
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (89 posts) at 08:13 PM
Welcome to Tracker! I am still sorta new and I have found this place to be the absolute best for support!
How has the first couple of days been? Is this your first challenge?
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1009 posts) at 08:15 PM
Welcome and I wish you the best of luck! Stay strong, motivated and faithful to the program and you shall do GREAT!
-T
Body for Life Forum Message by chakakhan (9 posts) at 08:15 PM
Welcome cahoney -
I'm another newbie with 2 days down - we can all do it, there's a lot of positive encouragement.
Good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by hogken (9 posts) at 08:17 PM
if anyone need any encouragement im here! for 12 weeks no doubt!
Body for Life Forum Message by davemogate (4 posts) at 09:44 PM
at 51 years old and my first challenge iam having post excersize stress syndrome. What do you guys do for the muscle pain after a hard work out? Is much worse on day two hope its not twice as bad on day three any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks dave.
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (89 posts) at 11:25 AM
when you say "taco seasoning" do you mean the Lawry's packet that you usually add to beef?
Do you coat the potato slices (thin like potato chips?) and then shake it in the baggie with the seasonings?
This sounds so good. I'd love to test them out on my kids.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (484 posts) at 11:38 AM
This sounds good...and I love sweet potatoes.....but, I'm hesitant to put TACO seasoning on them.
I'll have to try it...thanks!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (194 posts) at 07:31 PM
yep, taco seasoning like Lawry's. Sounds funky but tastes great!! Just a pinch of cinnamon, and like 1/3c taco seasoning for 2-3 medium sized potatoes. J likes sweet potatoes to begin with laurie, but he really loves them like this. Just make sure you buy sweet potatoes, and not yams.
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (194 posts) at 07:32 PM
framed, I cut them thick like steak fries :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (89 posts) at 09:01 PM
OK. I'm on it. Sounds terrific. Thanks.
Body for Life Forum Message by KauaiBound (162 posts) at 09:20 PM
Wow that sounds great. This is a definate must try. I have been having difficulty eating much of the baked sweet potato lately.
Body for Life Forum Message by Spiritfan (15 posts) at 09:36 PM
Tried these last night w/ walnut oil drizzled on them and minus the cinnamon. They were awesome! Thanks so much for the recipe.
Karen