...and post them!
http://www.flagrantdisregard.com/flickr/motivator.php
heheBody for Life Forum Message by NY kat (5 posts) at 11:28 AM
I would like to be part of a team...any room for one more?
Body for Life Forum Message by dmac (11 posts) at 02:46 AM
Cheri hang in there and don't let your hubby's loss of enthusiasm curb yours in any way! Your inner peace and happiness is way to important and as painful as it is to have your partner completely unenthused I beg you to take care of number 1 - YOURSELF! It will only make you stronger - you cannot afford to ignore your inner voice, your dreams to be YOUR best!! Believe me I've been there - devastated, seeing counsellors because of my husbands lack of interest in his appearance. Now he has decided to change but its been a long hard road. Good luck to you Cheri - I know it can be terribly lonely to be doing bfl without the help of your partner. That is where we all come in - we can be your support instead!! Chin up
: o )
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (485 posts) at 01:00 AM
Just wanted to mention...
I tried ff feta this time round on EFL for the first time- just thought Id mention it because it adds so much flavor and you hardly have to use any at all on whatever you want to put it on...hardly any calories at all.
Also, I have a spaghetti squash I bought-Ive made it before but not EFL Style- anyone have any suggestions?? Ill serve meat with it so any ideas dont necessarily need to include protein.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 03:02 AM
Linne - I've always eaten spaghetti squash with meat sauce for regular spaghetti. For the sauce I use lean ground turkey, canned either diced tomatoes or puree mixed with a bit of spaghetti sauce, season with oregano, parsley & basil, use a tsp or so of splenda or baking soda to get rid of any "tin" taste or "acidity". Top with a bit of parmesan and dry chili peppers.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (374 posts) at 07:38 AM
Sounds yummy I think I will try spaghetti squash.
Body for Life Forum Message by zooman (372 posts) at 12:23 PM
Try filleting a chicken breast and putting a tspn of feta and a sliced olive in it.Gives chicken breast a whole new flavor.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 07:03 AM
I wasn't gonna do it, but I just couldn't help myself.
Went to the gym for cardio after work yesterday
and stepped up on the scale. I was affraid of what it would tell me.
I stepped on, closed my eyes and then looked down
I'm right back where I was (scale weight wise) at the end of challenge 1. Only took me 3 days to get that ugly 3 lbs. off.
Now, I can hardly wait to go to the gym on Saturday morning and take measurements for the REAL final result of week 1.
I hope you guys have a marvelous day!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 10:04 AM
Show off!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 10:06 AM
I'm hoping to be able to show off even more tomorrow when I post my results for week 1.
BUT-----no pictures til the end of week 2.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 10:09 AM
Hey, you were supposed to put up 12 week pics with your new hair style! You cut off your head....I won't be doing pics until after week 4, I do them at 4,6,8,10 and 12 weeks and thats it! Seriously, I am glad the 3 lbs is gone! (you are on my team remember!!!)
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (33 posts) at 10:51 AM
You're posting pictures again! Sweet! Congratulations, by the way. I put on 7 pounds since C1 and still have 5 to go!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 11:00 AM
sounds like we're all making progress
afterall, that's the name of the game, right?
I didn't post 12 week pictures because there was ZERO change between week 11 & week 12......why bother?
So, basicly, the 11 week picture is my ending challenge 1 AND my begining challenge 2 photo.
Mellie---hopefully I'll have BETTER results for our team for the week.
Picture---"next" weekend
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 11:04 AM
I don't like the way you can't look at Challenge 2 seperately, you have to look at all the pics all the way down for Challenge one, I almost want to create a Mellie2 just for challenge 2....
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 11:05 AM
Good job amod...was that the plan? I am not real sure of your goals but it sounds like you are wanting to put on muscle! You need to post pics, why are they gone from your profile?
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (33 posts) at 11:41 AM
I deleted my profile amidst all the drama a few weeks ago. I have the photos saved somewhere at home, but haven't gotten around to reposting them. I lost my camera a few weeks ago too so I don't have any pictures since week 10 of challenge 1. Hopefully there will be a big change when I can finally take a picture again!
Body for Life Forum Message by Spiritfan (20 posts) at 10:10 PM
Excellent, way to go!
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 09:29 AM
I was thinking the fruit trays (just your basic pre-cut fruit) in the groceries as a snack. My old snack of choice was popcorn, but I would have no problem eating fruit. Is that ok? How much would I'd be allowed?
Body for Life Forum Message by sas (64 posts) at 11:49 AM
Portions would depend on your goals and ht/wt... but remember to add some cheese or nuts to the fruits to balance out the snack :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 12:01 PM
Those aren't bad (of course adding some protein too), but be carefull to only eat a portion.
You might be better off to eat a piece of fruit.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 03:44 PM
thanks for the reponses
Body for Life Forum Message by sas (64 posts) at 07:39 PM
a balanced snack is an apple WITH some cheese, peanuts or peanut butter.
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (37 posts) at 07:36 AM
I love that stuff that was called Spark or something. Mixed with water and tasted like gatorade. It's not being sold anymore. It was a great boost for work out.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 07:40 AM
Myoplex Carb Sense bars
Body for Life Forum Message by p_ano_man (1 posts) at 10:08 AM
www.muscledepot.com is the cheapest place around, but they don't have any information about the products, so go to www.bodybuilding.com for the information.
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (163 posts) at 03:47 PM
Betagen is an EAS only product. CLA is produced by a variety of companies. I'd look at Twinlabs, GNC or Weider. All three are good companies.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 03:50 PM
Other people make products similar to Betegen.
I bought something called Betagain (creatine and HMB) . If anyone wants it....I'll ship it to you. It is orange flavor. I just didn't like it.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 05:45 PM
anyone?
Body for Life Forum Message by SuzyQ (2 posts) at 07:41 PM
I took Cortislim but didn't notice anything (no extra energy, etc.) I took and liked Relacore and noticed energy increase and calmness. My trainer looked at the bottle and told me he approved. He also said that not everyone has the same reaction to all products...what works for some may not be great for others.
I did BFL two years ago with great results and am back on the BFL track again taking CLA, Betagen and Thermo DyanmX. I'm sticking with the EAS products this time.
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (712 posts) at 02:30 AM
This IS a cool thread! kinda neat to look back on.. as the year goes by!
Me...June 10th..TRUE GEMINI.. hubby ( who's a Aquarius) often says "& who am I talking to today dear?? "
Ya well what can WE do..at least we're never bored! ;) ~lol
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (779 posts) at 02:41 AM
December 8th .... Sag....
Body for Life Forum Message by vonkarolinas (90 posts) at 03:15 AM
November 10 Scorpio
Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (65 posts) at 06:14 AM
I have to agree with Lala. This is fun to look back on... I've already mentioned that I was a scorpio, however... My wife is also a scorpio (Nov. 6) and my 6 year old daughter is a scorpio. (Nov 12). You can just imagine the agruements we have... lol
-Ed-
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (231 posts) at 05:12 PM
This is a great thread!!!
My birthday is 16 July (which I share with FV Tom) - Cancerian. I am a typical Cancerian - home loving, easy to get on with, we are friends for life, but if you cross us, there is no going back.
My husband is an Aquarian - I am told we are not supposed to be compatible, but we have been married for 21 years and been together 28 years!!
My two children are Gemini - yes, two Jeckal and Hyde children.
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (954 posts) at 06:08 PM
WOW this thread is amazing!
I'm a Sept.17th /Virgo..just one day off from Airspace! Married to a Cancer(same b-day as Havlow)...Married 11 years, and we go together great, IMO :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 08:28 PM
May 16 - Taurus
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 08:38 PM
Another Taurus! April 23. This year, I'm turning 40!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_23
Body for Life Forum Message by vonkarolinas (90 posts) at 03:18 AM
Wow, that is great. I like seeing when people get what makes them happy. A question though. You say you go home after jail and such. Do you two use your homes as the office?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 12:13 PM
They are moving???? Where to? And man were you lucky to have access to that sale monthly! Geez! So, finace and I are both doing this and really we spend alot of money!! Probably around $250 (thats a lot to us)...we buy Betagen/Cytovol/L-Gluatamine/Protein and a non-Eas product, a little chocolate tonix mix that is packed with vitamins that we have in the morning before working out with 8 oz. of coffee and a scoop of protein.
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (176 posts) at 10:16 AM
About the interview. It went REALLY well. They basically said I could set my hours and that I work off of comission so I could earn anywhere from $10-$50/hr. That would be GREAT! They do pay a base hourly rate so I still get paid something if a client is a no show or cancels. I was not "formally" hired but they are not interviewing anyone else as they are waiting on me to take my CPT exam.
Now bear with me, I wasn't really excited after the interview. Not exactly sure why though. Not sure if the uneasy feelings were from the fact that I am sad about going to work and leaving my precious family or if I am not supposed to be doing it at all. Need to pray about it more. I am really heartbroken about not being here to eat dinner everynight with my family or being able to tuck the kiddos in. They are young and grow SOOO fast. Granted I am here with them all day so I will get to spend time with them I am just unsure right now. And I kind of like spending time with my wonderful husband too I am very excited about what I would be doing............it would be nice to educate people about how to take care of their own bodies and help them achieve their goals!!
Thanks for all your support!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Myintencity (30 posts) at 11:05 AM
Hey Shelly,
Here's a little secret that you won't read about at Monster.com. Dismiss traditional interview etiquette and consider this: What is the dress code for the position I am seeking? Since it's a fitness center and they're wearing polo shirts and nice clean warmups, dress like you already work there. You should be mistaken for an employee by the clubs' patrons. Just far enough outside the box to make you really stand out in a very positive way.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 11:06 AM
BTW---what did you wear?
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (109 posts) at 11:36 AM
Shelly, I completely understand (as most mothers can) how you don't want to leave your family. This job will mainly be evening hours when most people are home so that will be a change. However, it will allow you to set your own schedule depending on how much $$ you want/need to make.
There are lots of things to think about but I'm sure you'll make the right decision. Congrats on the great interview and good luck with that certification!
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (176 posts) at 11:37 AM
I wore my black slack capri's with a red fitted button up shirt. I put my black button up suade leather coat over it and wore black slip on heels. They thanked me for coming in dressed professionally. I guess a lot of people don't??
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 11:47 AM
well, you go girl
I hope you gain satisfaction from this move
Body for Life Forum Message by zooman (372 posts) at 09:26 AM
We have 2 tanks, a 110 fresh and a 200 gallon coral reef. The fresh has neons and other types of small schooling fish. The salt has different types of corals,fish, crabs, and mushrooms. We have a Nemo and a Dory of course. We also have a coral called a Kenya tree that has been reproducing. About every two months we pull the little trees out, put them in a baggy and sale them to the fish store for $40.oo. Not bad when your hobby can make you a little money back!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (689 posts) at 12:12 AM
Bev...as a singer you recognize little mistakes that a regular ear wouldn't even notice. Believe me, with the instruments playing, I didn't hear any mistakes, and I am vocally trained as well! I know how you feel though, as I've always gotten ticked at myself when I know I slip up because I always want it to be perfect. You did an awesome job and don't beat yourself up over something that the viewers didn't even know about! k?
Hugs!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (344 posts) at 12:15 AM
I could feel the excitement of the players and the people in the crowd! Feels great! What a win!
Go Canada Go!
Body for Life Forum Message by LOVE4KIDS (35 posts) at 02:41 AM
That is awesome. I'm American but my husband coaches college hockey and loves recruiting the Canadian boys. Way to go Canada! Karyn
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (369 posts) at 05:02 AM
Where is Canada again? ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (106 posts) at 05:47 AM
WHAHOO!!!! WHAT A GAME!!! :D:D They made us proud!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1015 posts) at 09:52 AM
Yup, a national institution coast to coast! Good job Boys!
Tiger, if you don't know by now.... you never will, lol :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by TreeStand (91 posts) at 09:58 AM
nice to hear, way 2 go. i'll bet the kids were 10x as proud being canadian.
good for the children and good for the country
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (954 posts) at 10:15 AM
Hey, I'm originally from Minnnesota, some people think that IS Canada!
YAY Hockey for you!
Body for Life Forum Message by tigermuscle (369 posts) at 10:19 AM
in all actuality, I grew up 30 minutes from the Detroit/Windsor border! :) I miss five pin bowling!
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (283 posts) at 10:35 AM
tigermuscle, don't you know Canada is the 51st state? It is covered in snow and is freezing cold all the time! :):)
Way to go Canada!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2398 posts) at 10:58 AM
I only got to see the first period because I had a work think on last night.
Talk about bing pissed about being dragged away!
Got home in time to see the medal presentations though. Simply awesome game.
/me waves her Canadian flag.
Body for Life Forum Message by Miz G (83 posts) at 11:04 AM
I saw the replay of all the scoring made by the guys with the maple leaf. It would have been 6-0 except they didnt allow a goal that was clearly a goal...but doesn't matter...'cuz we won. Can't wait for the Olympics!! We just had the Women's teams here in town and well the Canadians were just checking out the Americans and you just wait till Turin! Oh Canada!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (712 posts) at 11:05 AM
I was at work too Tai! ..Silly work!! I decided we would bring a bunch of our pts in the Tv room to watch during dinner!-- creative eh? ;)
Gary ( tiger) ..You're Funny! Brat! ;P
Amkazen...hmmmm I'll have to say double brat on you! Come up & visit us In B.C. some time... we often wear shorts in Feb!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (431 posts) at 04:09 PM
I'm from Nebraska, and even we love hockey, lol!! I had season tickets to the local Jr. A team (Omaha Lancers) for 15 years before I moved to Idaho.
GOTTA LOOOOOVE HOCKEY!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (283 posts) at 06:06 PM
Guess what? We usually end up taking people up on their offer! So, we just need to get our times set. :):)
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (857 posts) at 06:12 PM
I played 10 years of hockey and refereed hockey for a spell here in Indiana! Hockey absolutely rocks!
...and so does Canada!!!
Someday I want to visit and do the Boundary Waters, too!!!
BIG BULL checkin'
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (689 posts) at 12:07 AM
Sending many warm, happy wishes to you for your special day! Enjoy, and may you have a great one!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (712 posts) at 02:31 AM
Happy birthday!! Hope it's a good one! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (103 posts) at 07:13 AM
Thanks DreamCatcher and Lala.
I'm sick today (what timing!) and your birthday wishes really cheered me up!!
:-)
Donna
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (543 posts) at 07:22 AM
Happy Birthday and I hope you fell better.
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (768 posts) at 07:24 AM
Hi Donna!! Hope you have a fantastic birthday and start feeling better soon!!!!!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 07:25 AM
sorry your sick on your special day!!!
I hope you feel better soon.
Have a happy birthday and a fantastic weekend
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (374 posts) at 07:26 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
sending you get well {{hugs}}
Mari
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 09:26 AM
Happy Birthday!
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 11:00 AM
Happy birthday!!!! :) Hope you do feel better soon too.
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (97 posts) at 11:02 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
(sending healing vibes your way)
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (103 posts) at 11:52 AM
Thanks guys for the birthday wishes and healing vibes. You're all so sweet!
Have a great weekend everyone.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1015 posts) at 12:28 PM
Happy Birthday!!!
Be good... if not... be good at it, lol.
Hope you feel better
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (150 posts) at 03:52 PM
Happy Birthday!!!!!
Isn't there a scientific law that states birthdays=free days.
Enjoy your day and feel better.
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by vonkarolinas (90 posts) at 03:05 AM
Hey guys. Hope someone here can help me out. I received twice in the last year or so a chain email from some people. The jist was this. A little girl was killed by her father, or some such thing. If you deleted the mail without sending it on to so many people you would see the dead girl holding a knife in your house, when you went to bed or something. Anyway. Believe it or not, I am looking for this email. If any of you has a copy of it, or knows someone who does. let me know. I want this email. Thanks.
Body for Life Forum Message by Cauda Equina (75 posts) at 05:36 AM
Sounds like another creative Urban Legend!
Try www.snopes.com. It might be there amongst the many others.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 09:41 AM
Did you call Ghostbusters?
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (283 posts) at 11:14 AM
While I could not find on snopes any reference to the dead little girl, I did find the following sad story.
http://www.snopes.com/horrors/parental/dishwash.htm
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 11:37 AM
Maybe you could give her some carrots and broccoli to work on, and have it all ready and in baggies for the morning.
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (37 posts) at 08:45 AM
Kind of tested him yesterday and I'm not so sure what I found out but initially I'm not happy at all and I would like some opinions from those that may know todays music and youth.
I have a music service that allows us to download songs to make custom playlists (YME)... And I showed him how to search and create them last night. After looking through his songs: Are there opinions on how concerned should I be about who he is as a person? :
From artist 'Slipknot'
Surfacing,
Spit it out,
Eeyore,
I am hated,
Three nil,
disasterpiece,
The blister exists,
diluted,
From artist Eminem:
Cum on Everybody,
Just lose it,
Ass like that,
the real slim shady,
From Green day:
burnout,
Welcome to paradise,
Holiday/Boulevard of Broken Dreams,
Wake me up when september ends,
American idiot,
Shoplifter,
Then others:
All the small things - from artist Blink182,
Ocean Avenue - from artist yellowcard,
Kids in Americ - from artist shebang,
This morning the
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (989 posts) at 08:48 AM
Hmmmm...well, I don't know all of these songs, but please keep in mind that he may like them because of a specific beat or rhythm within the song.
There is always the huge debate about lyrics and what they mean and/or what they teach kids these days.
Does the service you use offer a blocker or filter that you can set? I use iTunes and it does have a parental block.
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by Jeffbsgt (23 posts) at 09:05 AM
I don't think his choice of music is a problem because everything you listed is popular among kids his age. I have a 12 y/o son and a 15 y/o son and that is the type of music they like to listen to. With that said, I don't allow them to listen to some of it.
I would suggest finding a way to restrict what he is allowed to download. Eminem has some adult lyrics therefore I wouldn't let either of my sons buy his music unless it was purchased from walmart. Walmart only sells the radio version of Eminem so the kids can listen to the music but not get all of his foul language.
Hope this helps.
Jeff
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (23 posts) at 09:14 AM
The only issue I see is Eminem. But I might be biased
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 09:19 AM
Personally I like Eminem, he has amazing talent...BUT he does use a lot of foul language so I would use edited version for a 12/13 year old....Green Day and Blink 182 are great for his age.I don't know anything about Slipknots music...good luck.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 09:24 AM
I know very little about the music you listed but I get the jist of what you're saying. You're in a tough situation to be sure.
One thing that I constantly have to remind myself of is the fact that there has NEVER been a generation that has not criticized the younger generation's music - NEVER!!!! You or others might say "well this is a bit different". Those other generations said the same thing too.
I know some of those lyrics are horrible. For some strange reason I've taken on a new appreciation of Eminem; I think he's actually very talented and quite brilliant. But and this is a big but, I really don't pay much attention to his obsenities too much but that would be because of my age.
Jeffbsgt has a good suggestion about the radio music but something tells me they'll say its not cool.
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (38 posts) at 09:24 AM
I need to know more about this stuff as well. My 13, almost 14-year old daughter likes all kinds of music that I have never heard of. One of her favorite bands is "My Chemical Romance" and she asked for a CD titled "You give me your bullets, I'll give you my love" or something like that. I know my mother hated all of the music I liked as a kid, none of which "hurt" me, but I do still want to be careful about what she listens to. I have noticed that a lot of the bands teens like have morbid-sounding names and even worse sounding song titles.... I feel old because I don't get the appeal!
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (132 posts) at 09:29 AM
Yeah. Back when I was young, music was all about sex and drugs. Now. Sheez. It's all about....
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (543 posts) at 09:49 AM
I bought my 10 year old niece a mp3 player for Xmas. I was helping her download music, I had to hear it first. There was one song where the girls was swearing up a storm. I told my niece she couldn't have that song and she proceeded to say and I qoute
"That's just the basics." WT?
I told her No. Then she wanted another song that was talking about an alcoholic beverage. No.
We got through very few songs.
Body for Life Forum Message by TreeStand (91 posts) at 09:50 AM
it is a tenuous balance thats for sure. can't say I am the best at it. for the most part though my son (12) listens pretty well and doesn't experiment too much. guess for that much I am blessed beyond the actual gift of his arrival.
as a rule, and I think it has been followed for the most part is, explicit lyrics are out.
when I find one then it is removed from the player and computer. continued ignorance though results in loss of d/l privileges.
honestly my kid has it rough compared to his friends because I am more computer literate than most of his friends parents. and I can find most of the hiding places, also get more restrictive on what he can do on the computer beyond norton's capabilities
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 09:52 AM
Honestly, I don't think kids learn anything from music they haven't already picked up from friends. You can watch what your kids watch on TV and listen to, but not their friends and they WILL pick it up. If you are doing your part, the music won't affect your child at all.
However, my son is only 4, so time may change my theory ;)
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (868 posts) at 10:05 AM
stepor said:
After looking through his songs: Are there opinions on how concerned should I be about who he is as a person?
LMAO, you have GOT to be kidding me. The music he listens to has nothing to do with how he is as a person and everything to do on how you bring him up.
I used to listen to 2 live crew, Too Short, and NWA growing up around that age. I now have a BS in Computer Information Systems. Did this music turn me into a bad person...I think not.
Slipnot is a heavy metal group. Its loud and fast. Good for working out in my opinion.
Eminem cusses a lot but so does everyone in real life.
Nothing wrong with Green Day at all. I doubt he gets the meaning of their songs (anti government) but there is nothing wrong with that.
Blink182: Perfectly harmless
Yellowcard: they suck but are perfectly harmless
shebang: Never heard of them.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (989 posts) at 10:14 AM
I second Tom and Chuckdiesel. I listened to hard core rap when I was young too, and I turned out ok.
And as Tom said, these kids are already learning this stuff from their friends. And think about the influence from TV, magazines, news, and pretty much anywhere else you look. Have you watched MTV lately?
I don't think sheltering children from things we view as 'harmful' helps them at all. I think it has an opposite effect.
My 13 year old sister still can't watch the latest Harry Potter movie until my parents see them first. That girl is going to be in for one HELL of a shock when she actually gets to make her own decisions in life. I will bet big money that she will be a total hellian when she grows up because my parents are doing too much sheltering and not enough teaching good morales and ethics.
I really don't think music has 'messed' up any kids lives. And I fully believe that it's up to the parents to ultimately raise their kids up right.
There are some kids at my Church that listen to heavy metal and even dress in goth. I'm very lucky that my Church congregation is accepting and open minded about their personal choice in music and style. But if you saw these kids on the street, you would never know that they are good christian kids.
Body for Life Forum Message by reagan123 (118 posts) at 10:31 AM
i'll throw my opinion in here as well... most kids listen to the stuff you listed.
Growing up I listened to the worst of the worst.. .punk rock... hardcore... etc.. It 's content did not have much of an influence in the long run...
just my .02
and NOLA The my chemical romance cd is very popular among kids that age. I'm not too familiar with the lyrics, but my band toured with them awhile ago and they were great guys. Basically comic book nerds. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 10:36 AM
There's a song out there about licking lolly pops in a candy shop. That sounds innocent enough and should be a good one.
LOL!!
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (37 posts) at 10:42 AM
Thanks everyone!
You are All correct, I'll continue keeping an eye out and make sure his head is screwed on straight. He seems to be growing up fast and with some of the things that you hear today (latest was the late James Dungy, son of Colts head coach), I want to make sure I'm the best dad I can be for my children. Not that Tony was not a great father or person nor do I wish to insinuate that, I am looking at myself and my children only in regards to societal influences.
Limits, but not overbearing or controlling, that is what I will continue to do. Thanks all for your valuable input!
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (868 posts) at 10:44 AM
LOL Hot Body
Thats just it. I think kids really have no idea what these songs are talking about to begin with. Its the adults that have "issues" with the lyrics.
Body for Life Forum Message by amodellawyer (33 posts) at 10:47 AM
I'm happy to hear that this thread began going in the right direction with the last few posts. All the music you listed is very popular and I like most of it myself. Yes, some of the lyric use explcit language, but you can't shelter kids from everything. They'll just hear it at the friends' houses. Wouldn't you rather be supportive of their music so you can answer/address any concerns you or they may have about the music. Listen to the songs with your kids and talk about them if you have to. If you try to shelter your children from everything that the world will throw at them some day they will become dysfunctional. I have several friend that had overprotective parents and I hate the way they've become since the were "unleashed". Parents really need to facilitate their children's development hot hinder it. But what do I know, I don't have kids...
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (397 posts) at 10:54 AM
When I was 13 I purchased "Use Your Illusion 1" by Guns n Roses because I liked the song November Rain.... turns out theres a lot of loud, fast stuff on there that's great to run to and I use it for workouts to this day. But at the time my mom found the lyric sheet and confiscated my CD....and called the school counselor!
Now there are some bad words on that CD but I don't think they were at all indicative of who I was as a person nor did they influence me at all.
Sometimes kids just like what they are exposed to.... and your list is all popular, mainstream music today. I like most of that stuff myself. I use a lot of it, Radio version, in the dance classes I teach.
You can't really find music appropriate for kids on the radio today... but I don;t really think the kids listen to the words and act accordingly.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (868 posts) at 10:57 AM
Wow! She called you counselor?!? I cant believe that. That CD wasnt even that bad. I cant think of a single song that would cause controversy.
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (283 posts) at 10:59 AM
Just a thought: listen to the music and decide for your self what you think. Don't listen to the music so much as the lyrics because you may not like that kind of music. If you disagree with the lyrics because you believe they are saying/teaching/exposing your child to things you disgree with, there is your answer to your question about him listening to the music.
Here some links for you to peruse. I do not know if the info in the links is factual..it is up to you to decide if it is and to take away what you deem to be important.
http://www.riaa.com/default.asp
http://www.boycott-riaa.com/
http://www.parentalguide.org/
http://www.narm.com/Content/NavigationMenu/Public_Affairs/Parental_Advisory2/Guidelines/Guidelines.htm
Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (229 posts) at 11:02 AM
Great post, SupaFreak! I totally agree with you! My 14 year old son listens to ALL types of music...and I'm' talking everything from Eminem to Christian rock to Broadway show tunes. I figure if I haven't taught him and his 13 year old sister the morals I want them to have, they aren't going to learn them now and music won't matter one way or the other. That said, I don't encourage him buying the stuff that has lots of cuss words and negative meaning. But he's a great kid, straight A student, football player and black belt in Taekwondo. I figure Eminem's not going to change all that!! (And I agree, he is a very talented artist...have you heard his newest song about his daughter?!!? Makes me cry every time...and this guy is a RAPPER!!)
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (283 posts) at 11:03 AM
Hot Body said:
There's a song out there about licking lolly pops in a candy shop. That sounds innocent enough and should be a good one. LOL!!
Hmmm.....are you sure it is about "real" lollipops and what is the candy store?
Ever listen to Van Halen's "Ice Cream Man"? Uhh, I don't think it was truly about ice cream..... :):)
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (397 posts) at 11:08 AM
Chuck my mom's over the top, but she didn't like the cuss words and said some of the songs were disrespectful of women (You ain't the first, etc...)
Anyway the counselor must have told her not to worry coz I don't remember anything happening after that!
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (989 posts) at 11:30 AM
Stepor--I live in Indy and have been watching the story about Tony Dungy's son. Remember though, his son ODed on pills back in October, so his suicide wasn't out of the blue.
I don't mean that against Tony Dungy either. I'm just pointing out that there were signs before he killed himself.
I am positive that you are a great dad and are already making good choices with your son. :)
Danielle
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (34 posts) at 02:12 PM
Stepor,
I agree with Danielle,as well as, the others. You show that you are a concerned and loving parent just by raising the question about the lyrics. We all listened to stuff growing up that was "on the edge" at the time. I have a nine year old son and a 4 year old daughter and I make it a point to talk with them every day. Even if only for 2 minutes. My wife and I want to know what is going on in their lives and what they are learning. I know what I was doing when I was nine and how my language was at school. I also know that if my parents heard me using foul language or not respecting adults, that my butt was getting worn out with a belt. In my opinion, stay in-touch with what is going on in the kids' life and teach them that the choices they make have consequences, good and bad.
I listened to tons of metal growing up(AC/DC, Dokken, WASP, Kiss, ect.)and didn't turn out to bad. Played college baseball, 2 years pro baseball, and have a BS in Psychology.
We as parents have to be involved in our kids' lives.
Body for Life Forum Message by TreeStand (91 posts) at 02:33 PM
Well said Harley, Basically let's just be involved with our kids.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 02:33 PM
You know my mom hated my music when I was growing up 2 live Crew oh yea Eazy E, oh gawd and Too Short. It was more of a laughing factor to me. I did not turn out bad and I respect my mom for not trying to enforce strict music laws on me. She hated the music sooo much though lol. But she also knew I loved the beats of them I listened to everything under the sun from rap to heavy metal to classical. I loved music & most of all I loved the lyrics sometimes. Some made me laugh some made me think some just made me dance. But most of all it was a just part of growing up. I think talking to your kids about the lyrics maybe getting there opinion on what they think it means, then maybe explaining what they mean and that they are just a form of expression not action. Or maybe just watching his actions. Like is he trying to be the music or is he just listening to the music. I would not stress to much about it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (459 posts) at 02:52 PM
Bleh- I teach junior high that includes a multimedia class and since we use music in our presentations Im listening to it all day
Slipknot- look scarier than they are- most are typical "you dont understand me so Im going to rebel " lyrics
Eminem- I've banned his music from our presentation...I wont offend people by posting but if you look up the lyrics to cum on everybody you will get a real idea where he goes with his music- and its not good. I agree that he's talented -but I think he's totally wasting it.
Green Day- Old speed metal- some cussing but generally just teen angst stuff- they've actually got a couple songs on our end of year video
The rest of them are a cross of rock and pop and nothing to worry about
Once you read some eminem I think you may want to limit his listening if you can...
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (689 posts) at 05:53 PM
I understand your concerns. I have a son that will be 13 in April and his taste in music is much different than mine. But that's just it. It's HIS taste. He loves Eminem and Nelly....but I only buy the censored versions for him that eliminates the cussing. That eases my mind a bit. I'm sure he still hears it elsewhere, and he sees movies with cussing and all but with the music, I don't mind his taste as long as it's cleaner. I do not allow any downloading of music though so I don't know if they have the censored versions that you can download.
The important thing is....realize that this doesn't determine WHO he is. Take a walk down memory lane and revisit the groups that you used to be into as a teenager. Then think...did it turn you into something different? Music is something different to everyone. Some..just pure entertainment..some...an outlet, so to speak...and everyone interprets it differently. When you hear a song that's questionable to you, just ask him.."what do you like about this song?" You may be surprised. He may tell you things that he can relate to in the message, or he may just say he likes the beat. Music does not shape/form who we are...nor does what we listen to always define our character.
Like I said...as a parent, I understand, but I think it's harmless at this point. If he had a sudden change in character and he's listening to different things (different as in what he'd normally be interested in) and hanging around a new group of friends, then yes, you should be concerned. At this point...he's your typical pre-teen.
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by drjlbaileyii (467 posts) at 06:07 PM
Remember back to our childhoods.. blaring the 8 track and the cassette player or even the 45's. to songs and screaming our lungs out to the words.. having no idea what the hell they meant.. "relax don;t do it when you wanna get to it.. relax dont do it...when you wanna c,,,," you all know the song well little did we know what it meant. until later.. than how appalled we were, like OMG!!!! Listen to the lyrics they are all basically saying the same commercialistic thing to piss off your parents as our music did..just more blatant about it.. It is teenage rebellion.. as we all did. watching for ealry warnings of problems is key...But it is benign and harmless as it was in our day... As we secretly listened to it at friends homes or hid it from the 'rents then they will also. I swear to god though if my kid listens to country I am going factory on them!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (459 posts) at 06:13 PM
You know, I would agree with dream catcher except for the fact that at least at the school I work at, there are times when we have noon dances ( last an hour) on the days we have those, we only play the "clean version of music ( which means they pronounce every syllable except the U in F*ck)which they fuzz out...on those days, we have more fights, more referrals for disrespect and more problems than on any other day. It's an influence...and unfortunately, a bad influence can lead to a split second bad decision that can affect the rest of their life....
wanted to add this- think of the most liberal teacher in your school...it probably wasnt the math or english or history or even PE teacher was it...it was me. The art teacher...even with my tattoos and piercings and liberal views on just about everything I still think this stuff influences kids beyond the parents scope of seeing it....
Body for Life Forum Message by Cheri (78 posts) at 06:40 PM
I have to add my thoughts too my son just turn 13 and my girls are 20 and 16 and they all listen to different music my son like yours likes all the ones you listed and I was concerned too but I trust he knows right from wrong like the girls and they are all three (knock on wood)Good kids so far.
Cheri
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (868 posts) at 06:52 PM
Rie, maybe its the kids releasing bent up engery from being controled by parents and school constantly. When they finally get an outlet to release energy ( a dance ) its so much they get themselves in trouble. I dont think its the lyrics of the song making them "bad"
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 06:58 PM
It could be so much worse than that.
He could like Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan.
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (868 posts) at 07:02 PM
LOL CantStopMe. That is very true. Then you would have to worry about him getting beat up.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 07:14 PM
ROFLMAO - 8 TRACKS!!!!!!! I remmber Kiss & Led Zepplin.
I also remember going to dances high and it wasn't all about the lyrics it was the sound - what it made you "feel" like.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 07:17 PM
I remember getting high AT the dances and look how normal I turned out!!
Oh wait....
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 07:32 PM
I guess I should also add that it wasn't the music influencing me it was the company I chose to keep.
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (34 posts) at 11:40 AM
Which is more appealing on a man's body, Bare or Hair? I heard a debate on this topic this morning on a local radio station. What do you think?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 11:45 AM
do you want a woman's perspective?
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (34 posts) at 11:46 AM
Of course.
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 11:47 AM
For me, too much hair isn't attractive. I don't like hairy chests or backs. So the less hair the better really, but that's my opinion.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 11:51 AM
I've PM-ed you my choice
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 11:53 AM
I used to prefer bare, but then I met my fiance, and he has "some" hair and it is very sexy....I don't like a lot to where its on their entire belly, and I don't like the hairy back...
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 12:07 PM
I think for bodybuilding purposes the hair would be like.....well just HAIR covering muscle.
But all that stubble friction rubbed across my body no thanks. Once I rubbed my hand across a guys' forearm that had been shaved and it grossed me out; almost worse than a girl walking around in a camisole and black hairy armpits - not sure which is worse.
If the guy has hair so be it. Also I think its kind of a fad right now like tatoos and also there is something pubescent looking about a completely hairless man. C'mon, men have hair they're not bald like an eight year old. I like what I heard Robin Williams (he's quite furry himself) say "don't wear fur; be fur".
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 12:09 PM
I prefer bare but only in the case that I personally get to hot wax it off.
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (34 posts) at 12:10 PM
I can't begin to imagine the flack I would catch from my friends if I shaved my entire body.
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (34 posts) at 12:12 PM
OUCH!!!!!!!!!! OMG a full body hot wax. Isn't the military using that as a form of torture now? lmao
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 12:15 PM
You're right. Tweezers are way more user friendly.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 12:23 PM
I like bare, but it kinda gets weird if they shave their legs just for the heck of it lol I can understand for after photo's, competition or if your a swimmer, cyclist for the legs. You know nice grooming is good. Trying to get my husband into this LOL.
Ok so my vote is not completely bare, but bare in some areas, the yard trimmed yadda yadda yadda. No one likes a chubakka right? ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2398 posts) at 12:24 PM
Are you kidding Tweezers suck! lol it prolongs the pain, pulling each hair out painfully one by one causing hours of agony.
Waxing, it's done in a few minutes. Sure it hurts - but it's quick.
My personal opinion... Photos to show your physique are better hairless, you show more definition. In reality when you are cuddling in bed though - I like hair. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 12:28 PM
Tai - I think Can'tStopMe was referring to the tweezers as her way of getting off - she's a masochist. I know, I know but its just what she's into.
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (34 posts) at 12:29 PM
I could see the look on my wife's face now. As I step out of the shower with no hair..........She would die laughing.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 12:30 PM
yeah sure...believe she's laughing at the no hair thing.
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (34 posts) at 12:30 PM
ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 12:31 PM
poor guy just came here to ask a simple question
Body for Life Forum Message by krush2112 (231 posts) at 12:32 PM
We've had this discussion before. I've said it before and I'll say it again. HAIR IS AWESOME. Hair is masculine. Not too much, but not too little. No back hair. But chest hair is the bomb. I play with my man's perfect chest hair non stop... :)
But yeah, for after pictures it's better to lose the hair.
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (34 posts) at 12:39 PM
Guess I should change my screen name to Tic-Tac...lmao
Body for Life Forum Message by sas (64 posts) at 01:01 PM
There's something about a little bit of hair that says M.A.N. to me :-) and the shaving the legs thing creeps me out.
Personally I am all over waxing! A few whiskey sours and 20 minutes later the world is a different place :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (221 posts) at 01:08 PM
For contest purposes, hair is just plain counterproductive. It fuzzes out (no pun intended) all the muscle definition, tendon insertions, veins, and everything else that is important to the judges. It also inhibits tanning. Not shaving means not winning. It does all grow back out, so really there's no big deal about shaving it off. Using an electric trimmer to cut it down far enough so that it can then be shaved off with a good razor and a non foaming cream such as Kiss My Face or similar, is the best way to do it. And as for the lady who was grossed out by the prickly hair on a shaven forearm, that might give you some idea of the queezy feeling a guy gets when lady fair forgets to shave her legs for a few days.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 01:49 PM
touche
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 02:05 PM
LMAO! Or forgets to shave her legs after a few weeks LMAO! Good one Mike!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 12:02 PM
So, I don't like the way you have to scroll through all of the pictures in challenge one to get to pictures for challenge 2 and I am thinking about creating a new user name, nothing drastic just Mellie2, for this challenge would that be weird? Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 12:06 PM
I personally just scaled down my profile after 1 was done. I intend to do the same for 2 when I get to 3. I'm thinkin' StillCantStopMe is a lotta work.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 12:10 PM
What about just deleting photos?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 12:14 PM
I could but I like to look back and see where I came from every now and then to remind me where I don't want to be ever again....I could just keep them on my computer but if it ever crashes I loose those pics, at least here on tracker they are safe...ya know
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 12:20 PM
You must spend alot of time scrolling through pictures LOL.
Body for Life Forum Message by sas (64 posts) at 01:31 PM
why not combine the pictures into one pic for the first challenge, then second and so on?
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (795 posts) at 07:19 PM
I just got rid of all the in-between photos from each challenge and kept it at Before and After...that way there is not so much scrolling thru stuff.
My thoughts...keep the same name and delete all the middle photos.
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 07:26 PM
I am deleting some, but I don't want to go thru another name change, I'm still leanring who's who from the last major name change, lol
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (221 posts) at 07:27 PM
Wouldn't it actually be a lot more work for you to go back and forth between your two challenges, keeping track of both sets of photos, instead of just putting them into one? They are safe on the Tracker? The last time it crashed many people lost photos! Besides, with Mellie, and Mellie2, it almost sounds like you've recruited an evil twin!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2398 posts) at 12:32 PM
The Independent Film Channel.
If you do, then you might have seen the series "30 Days" by the maker of Supersize Me. Everyone's heard of that one right?
Anyway, the pretext of the show is, you spend 30 days in another person's shoes.
The first show was the guy and his fiance, spending 30 days living in another city on minimum wage. BIG eye opener I tell you.
The other day though, one was on with a guy that wanted to lose weight and get back to his high school days. So he went to an anti-aging doctor. Personally he should have had the title "quack".
He put the guy on human growth hormone, and testosterone, and get this 41 supplement pills a day. He also said this would have no negative effects on the mans body.
The one thing he and his wife were worried about was sterility. So they had some sperm frozen. he had a GREAT sperm count. Within 2 weeks on this regime - NO live sperm. NOT ONE. All dead. No little swimmers.
He also started getting liver problems. Needless to say, they went off the entire program immediately and just stuck to the personal training, exercise and healthy eating he had started also.
What was funny was at the beginning of the show I said to Matt - WTF, he can get that without all that shit. And needless to say, and the end they came to the same conclusions.
Another thing I noticed about the show was the extremely bad attitude from his overweight wife. Not about dieting and eating healthy, but she was a bitch and extremely rude to his personal trainer SIMPLY because it was a very fit and attractive young woman.
If you ever see it on and manage to catch a repeat - you should watch it!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 12:33 PM
I LOVED that show and I miss it because we don't get cable anymore waaahhhhh...
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 12:36 PM
Sounds interesting - I'd watch it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 12:37 PM
Great show...I love that guy.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 08:15 PM
Cuz I'm feelin' kindda funny....
http://www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/chat/
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (49 posts) at 09:13 PM
bump...come to chat
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (344 posts) at 10:48 PM
This is in relation to the big booby post the other day.
Religion and the BRA...
What type of bra?" asked the clerk.
Type?" inquires the man, "There's more than one type?
Look around," said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in every shape, size, color and material imaginable.
Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only four types of bras to choose from.
Relieved, the man asked about the types. The saleslady replied:
There are the Catholic, the Salvation Army, the Presbyterian, and the Baptist types. Which one would you prefer?
Now totally befuddled, the man asked about the differences between them.
The Saleslady responded, "It is all really quite simple...
The Catholic type supports the masses.
The Salvation Army type lifts the fallen,
The Presbyterian type keeps them staunch and upright, and
The Baptist makes mountains out of mole hills.
Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, and H are the letters used to define bra sizes?
If you have wondered why, but couldn't figure out what the letters stood for, it is about time you became informed!
(A} Almost Boobs...
{B} Barely there.
{C} Can't Complain!
{D} Dang!
{DD} Double dang!
{E} Enormous!
{F} Fake.
{G} Get a Reduction.
{H} Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up !
They forgot the German bra.
Holtzemfromfloppen
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 08:53 AM
Good that I can keep using it. Thanks for the responses! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by gonnabeahottie (17 posts) at 09:33 AM
All you guys are doing is making me want my free day so bad... I love hot peppers on pizza... come on free day :)
Good to know I can spice up my regular meals. I like my grilled fish to be a little spicy.
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 11:10 AM
I love hot and spicy too. I love hot banana peppers. I can just sit down and eat a bowl of it... mind you my boyfriend just gives me a weird look and shakes his head. lol. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Spiritfan (20 posts) at 10:41 PM
georgiawendy said:
If you're not lactose intolerant, try the cottage cheese and oatmeal pancakes. You will not know the cottage cheese is in there!!
They can be made in big batches and then individually frozen ahead of time and then nuked at work every morning.
1/2 c. low-fat cottage cheese blended with two egg whites and some cinnamon and/or Splenda to taste.
Then blend in 1/2 c. dry oats. Then use just like pancake batter in a pan sprayed with Pam.
You could also add about 1/8 c. of sugar-free Log Cabin on top once you nuke it at work.
Once you make the batter in batches do you freeze it and then defrost it and then cook it? Or do you store just in the refrig until you want to use it?
Thanks.
Body for Life Forum Message by Two For The Show (5 posts) at 06:26 AM
Hate to should so stupid, but what is Quinoa? How you you cook it? Where do you find it? Is it any good?
I just wondered..
Thanks,
Stef~Russ
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (374 posts) at 06:33 AM
The quinoa seed is high in protein, calcium and iron, a relatively good source of vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. It contains an almost perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids needed for tissue development in humans.
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (38 posts) at 09:30 AM
Check with Flower...seems I remember reading a post about how she LOVES the stuff....
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 09:39 AM
Pixy did a good job. Its one of the oldest grains known to man and is considered superior to other grains.
Look at a bulk food store or a health food store. Its more expensive than rice; I just bought a bag the size of a say $4 bag of rice - 20 bucks!!!!!
Cook it as you would rice, ie. 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, boil then cover, cook on low about 15 mins - like rice. Think of couscous cooked but this develops a translucent "halo" around it. It has a nutty flavour and I would eat it with anything you'd serve rice with. Steve loves it and his younger brother that survives on Fruit Loops and Pizza Pops (if you call that a picky eater) actually likes it too. I find it messy to eat with a fork - try a spoon. I eat brown rice occasionally and boy do I miss the quinoa when I do - this is definately worth a try, let me know what you think.
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 12:04 PM
What the hell is a Pizza Pop?
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 12:23 PM
You've never had a Pizza Pop???? They're a frozen crescent roll thingy made of um DOUGH and in the middle is some orangy red grease that is pizza flavoured and if you're real lucky they're might be a sliver of pepperoni the size of a dime in there - its a surprise tho just like money in a birthday cake.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 12:25 PM
I'm gonna look for this stuff!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 12:28 PM
mmmmmmm
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (808 posts) at 05:18 PM
I assume you don't eat the frozen pizza pop the way you might eat any other frozen food containing the word "pop"? Right?!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 05:46 PM
Really, some of you guys have never had these? To me they are the epitomy of junk food and quite frankly I don't think it would make any difference whether you microwaved them in the wrapper or not. Steve was with me at the grocery store (a very rare event) and he put them in the cart; my eyes just about bugged out of my head when I saw them along with the frozen burritos. I tossed them out of the cart at him like a hot potatoe and made him carry them. What if someone were to see me with them in the cart?
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 05:48 PM
I think we call these pizza roll ups.
Body for Life Forum Message by drjlbaileyii (467 posts) at 06:11 PM
Quinoa and millet are both really excellent grains to eat.. much better than rice.. I use them both and love them.. And if you are paying 20 bills for it.. you are being ripped off....usually about a 1 a pound like rice....JB
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (795 posts) at 07:11 PM
Ok...I'll try to find it and let you know what I think.
Thanks for the info!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (344 posts) at 07:37 PM
For our American friends - a Pizza Pop is from Pillsbury here. It is like a Pizza pocket or a Calzone. Ya, I agree with Flower - PYUK! - but the teens love'em. Easy to make in the microwave after school. It is just pizza sludge in dough.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (344 posts) at 07:38 PM
Oh, and after that great endorsement for Quinoa we're going to look into try it too and we'll let you know how we liked it too.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 08:32 AM
I was searching for some instant oatmeal that I could keep at work....just in case.
This is what I found:
Sturms, Healthy for your Heart Whole Grain Oatmeal. No sugar added.
per packet:
120 cals
2.5 fat
21 g carb
6 fiber (whoo-hoo!)
1 sugar
4 protein
I added to packets of splenda with hot water. Very YUMMY. And I can't eat plain oatmeal. Makes me gag. This was wonderful.
Added a string cheese and this was meal #1 for me!
What do you all think of the oatmeal?
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 08:37 AM
um....I added TWO packets of splenda....
sorry.
Body for Life Forum Message by guitargoddess (136 posts) at 08:49 AM
sounds alright to me, I may give that shot... And I am not fond of oatmeal at all. 2 packets you say? lol ;)
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 08:53 AM
I have only been able to eat the regular flavored instant oatmeal. I guess all the sugar does a good masking job.
I have tried Kashi Instant Oatmeal...which is good, but it still has added sugars.
Body for Life Forum Message by gonnabeahottie (17 posts) at 09:32 AM
I know this has been touched on before by checking out old threads, but I need some more info.
I love sushi. I consider sushi rolls to be "beginner" sushi. Some of the rolls are good, but I love the raw fish much more.
When I first started BFL, I assumed sushi would be an approved meal, since it is raw fish and fish has a good amount of protein. But add the rice and it could become this sneaky bad meal. So what do I do? Is there a such thing as sushi made with brown rice? How could I create a balanced sushi meal? Let's say I get 4 pieces of salmon and 2 pieces of tuna, combine it with a little steamed rice and a seaweed salad.. it sounds balanced, but how much rice is too much?
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (97 posts) at 10:09 AM
hey there... bad thing about sushi rice is that it's made with sugar, so it's generally best to avoid it.
I order sashimi so it's just the protein... then order plain, steamed brown rice on the side as my carb (like you suggested). Usually about 1/2 cup of rice is a portion.
Good Luck! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Momentquo (31 posts) at 10:24 AM
The sushi rice is made with some sort of vinegar..does that have the sugar in it?
One thing a dietician told me about sushi is to aviod the pickled ginger because that too has sugar
Ive never had sushi or sashimi with brown rice....it would be weird tasting sushi without the sushi vinegar or the ginger
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2398 posts) at 10:53 AM
hmmm sashimi... Yummmm....
Body for Life Forum Message by gonnabeahottie (17 posts) at 11:11 AM
You guys are great :)
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (12 posts) at 11:30 AM
Great suggestions here! I just returned from living in Japan for a year and I positively CRAVE all Japanese food. Have decided to give myself a little extra incentive in this Challenge by promising myself I will have Sunday dinner every week at a great authentic Japanese restaurant here - the sushi and ramen there is to die for!
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (97 posts) at 12:45 PM
I eat the sashimi which does not come on rice. The rolls/ with the rice does have WHITE rice at my favorite place. But I think if you count the amount of rice you are eating and keep it under 1/2 cup it will be ok. I know white rice is not ideal, but it isn't such a huge departure. I've been limiting how much I eat sushi because of the soy sauce. I love lots of wasabi and soy sauce. I think if you can limit the rice and avoid the nigori (I LOVE NIGORI) with my sushi, then you are ok. I go for it on free day, white rice, Nigori and all.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 01:31 PM
Suuuuussshhhiiii Sushi rice is just more sticky no sugar added. You might be thinking because it is sushi made with white rice which yadda yadda yadda we all know white rice glycemic index and yadda yadda I could go on but I won't.
Now here is the skinny on the white rice verses brown rice. White rice has less nutrients than brown rice. So White Rice is not bad. Sushi away! Of course you know what you can't have things like the rolls with cream cheese and those sauce mixes. Some sushi places even make sushi with brown rice these days. About 1/3 to 1/2 cup of rice would be good. Of course your gonna have to eyeball it this is where the fist method comes in handy. Of course sometimes I imagine my fist is the size of the hulks LOL.
Body for Life Forum Message by gonnabeahottie (17 posts) at 10:09 AM
Are Lean Cuisine microwave meals okay?
I cook all my dinners, but I need quick, easy lunches.
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (351 posts) at 10:18 AM
I definitely would not recommend them on a daily basis, but once in awhile the Lean Cuisine Spa Cuisine would be OK. They are the ones made with whole grains. Drink extra water due to the sodium content.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscles_Marinara (13 posts) at 10:19 AM
I survive mostly on Healthy Choice dinners...
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (868 posts) at 10:54 AM
While ive never eaten them and probably never will, I hear the South Beach Diet frozen meals are pretty good for you in a pinch.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2398 posts) at 10:59 AM
Portion wise they are great for my size - but the sodium content in frozen prepared meals is outrageous.
I'd only use them in a pinch when you have to.
My favourite that I've had at times is the curry mango chicken. OMG. *drool*
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 11:01 AM
in a pinch I'll use the Michelena Lean Gourmet "low carb" meals.
But, I only use them when I have to bring lunch to work or when I can't take a full lunch hour.
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 11:06 AM
are we allowed that? I'm just full of questions today.. heehee. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 11:11 AM
I'm a fan of Progresso soups (they have a lower carb version too).....but, I still watch the sodium content.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 11:59 AM
what is the nutrional content?
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 01:22 PM
another question from me.... the flavored water tastes great, I am getting my water in take, but I don't want to be drinking this all the time if I'm not allowed. I usually drink it with breakfast and in the evenings.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 01:49 PM
What are the ingredients?
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 02:08 PM
just look for no calorie no sodium no carbs and you'll be fine
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 02:09 PM
bascially water with natural juices. Nestle or dasani I prefer.
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 02:09 PM
Thanks Can'tStopMe
Body for Life Forum Message by vitameatavegimin gal (6 posts) at 02:44 PM
I buy the lemon juice from Costco/Sams and add that to my water most of the time and I like that a lot and it's cheap !!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (8 posts) at 08:35 PM
have you tried the crystal lite peach tea!!??? YUMMMMMM
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (868 posts) at 08:58 PM
The peach tea is awesome.
Body for Life Forum Message by gonnabeahottie (17 posts) at 04:02 PM
Is popcorn is okay?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 04:15 PM
as a daily mid meal---I wouldn't suggest it---a littel high on the glycemic index
but, I wouldn't hesitate to have some "light" or "natural" popcorn on the weekend.....if I rented a movie or something
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 04:19 PM
Yes popcorn is okay as long as its in a bucket thats large enough to get the butter on your elbow.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 04:23 PM
flower....your a bad girl
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (38 posts) at 04:24 PM
I had some with my protein shake a few weeks ago...the BUTTER LOVERS kind (I know, a goofy meal, but it was Christmas week). Probably not BFL-approved, but let me tell you, I did not get hungry for a LLLLLoooooooonnnngggg time after that meal!
Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 04:26 PM
Is Fudge okay?
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 04:30 PM
Fudge is fine as long as its eaten as dessert. Go ahead and enjoy!
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (45 posts) at 04:30 PM
It's not just okay--it's fabulous.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 04:36 PM
you people are
BAD
BAD
BAD
that's why I just love ya soooooo much
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (8 posts) at 04:59 PM
Fudge??? Ont he cheat day right??? Im a littel confused about the fudge?
Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 05:03 PM
Roe - STAY AWAY FROM FUDGE, POPCORN & ANY OTHER JUNK.
Some of these responses are just "funnies"
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (221 posts) at 05:14 PM
I think it is fair to say that fudge is the economic engine of the tourism industry in upper Michigan. Mackinac Island, without fudge, would be just the sweet smell of horse manure. The odor of the tourist fudge cooking combined with the horse manure smell (no cars allowed on the island you know) is classic Mackinac island. You know the difference between the horse manure and the fudge? You don't? God, I hope you don't get a job selling fudge there, then! (Actually, the biggest difference is that a pound of horse manure would probably be better for you than a pound of fudge!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 05:18 PM
And that would sum up the fudge conversation.
Lets move along to chocolate cake or better yet, brownies.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 06:29 PM
LMAO!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 06:45 PM
Allllllllllllllrighty then...thank you Mike.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2398 posts) at 06:55 PM
but it's sooooooooooooo yummy.
part of my weight problem over christmas was the girls at work making me two HUGE containers of fudge for my birthday.
well, it couldn't go to waste now could it? I finally finished the last piece the day before this challenge started.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (45 posts) at 07:50 PM
You know, there's a recipe for fudge made with cheese. Okay. So I heard about it and thought DISGUSTING. But then I thought, "Hmmm...chocolate and cheese--my two favorite food groups."
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (344 posts) at 08:15 PM
I was feeling pretty good about having made my christmas fudge with low-fat sweetened condensed milk...it was GOOOOD. Nothing you can do about the chocolate though...carob fudge? I don't think so.
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (176 posts) at 09:01 PM
FUDGE!! Now I am craving it!!! A definate weakness for me :(
Who's got fudge?? somebody?? anybody??
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Miz G (83 posts) at 09:25 PM
I'm lucky, I was given the "I hate fudge" gene. Unfortunately, it wasn't the same for chocolate. I must have picked up that gene from my Dad cuz my Mom doesn't like chocolate. It could be that she got sick of it from working in a chocolate shop a la Lucy and Ethel.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (45 posts) at 04:27 PM
Has anyone tried this yet? It is flavored, low-calorie rum that comes in key lime, wild berry, and coconut. It is not supposed to be a wine cooler, like Bacardi Breezers, but a low-calorie, low-carb rum. I was wondering if anyone had tried it and could tell me if it was any good. If it is, it could make my cheat day less "cheaty." A shot has 1/2 the calories of a regular shot of Bacardi, which would bring my rum and diet coke from 96 calories to 48 calories!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 04:32 PM
I'm not going here!! Those Bacardi Breezers - the Pina Colada one - I fell in love with those and I am NOT a "cooler" girl; they're like a mild Pina Colada with a bit of fizz. It got so bad I was craving them in the MORNING!!!!!! Nope, not going there.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (45 posts) at 04:35 PM
Hmm...but the coconut Island Breeze only has 48 calories. It's practically health food, right? Right?!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 04:37 PM
oh myyyyyy god
why did you have to tell me about this
guess where I'm going when I leave work
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 04:37 PM
Does it taste like the Pina Colada one? Maybe I don't want to know this?
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (45 posts) at 04:39 PM
I don't know! I need someone to test it and tell me. I'm afraid that all my hopes and dreams will be shattered.
Agent 69, if you for reals go to the liquor store, tell me if they're good. I think I want to try the Key Lime with Diet 7Up.
Flower, their website has a "lite Pina Colada" recipe--www.islandbreezelite.com.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 04:52 PM
oh, hell, I'm just gonna drink it straight...forget the 7-up
Body for Life Forum Message by Lese (7 posts) at 04:57 PM
I'll join in on the lush conversation. We must be the only ones. I too can't wait to buy my very own bottle. Sounds delicious...even if it isn't...I will quote my dad "after 4 it doesn't matter anyway" :)
Body for Life Forum Message by FitnessGal4Life (15 posts) at 05:06 PM
I like to "water" my coolers or white wine down with club soda. Makes the calories in the beverage go further and you still get the taste...Happy Friday everone! Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (45 posts) at 07:48 PM
Anyone tried it yet? If not, I'm going to see if I can find it tomorrow, and I'll keep you posted . . .
Body for Life Forum Message by Spiritfan (20 posts) at 10:23 PM
Lese said:
I'll join in on the lush conversation. We must be the only ones. I too can't wait to buy my very own bottle. Sounds delicious...even if it isn't...I will quote my dad "after 4 it doesn't matter anyway" :)
I do the same, use Perie or Club Soda...with even red wine!
Body for Life Forum Message by docharvey (1 posts) at 11:58 AM
YOu know it is a great UBWO when you use the steering wheel for support on your way to work. So much for driver safety.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (65 posts) at 12:14 PM
You know it's a great LBWO when you're contemplating taking the walkout basement to the low incline snow covered hill in shorts and a T, then try to tackle a flight of ten steps back to the main floor.
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 02:46 PM
Thats funny, after my first week I had to have my wife wash my hair because I couldn't lift my arms up!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 02:57 PM
LOL YOu know you have had a great UBWO when running down the stairs becomes very painful.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 02:58 PM
when running down the stairs is LESS painful than walking down the stairs
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (150 posts) at 03:11 PM
when you're crying cause you can't lift your fork to feed yourself. Which by the way happened to me today.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 03:15 PM
You guys are ROCKIN' it!!! Very motivational!
I've had some tough LBWOs this week, and so I have to use the curb cuts when crossing the street. No stepping up on curbs for me! OUCH!
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (37 posts) at 07:17 AM
Great idea 69!! I am going to try that one!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 07:23 AM
It'll stink up the area of the gym your working out in----but, they'll understand
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 05:00 AM
I used to be a distance runner. When I was in the Navy, I developed some wicked bad shin splints. Now I can't run more than a day or two without feeling intense pain. Just thinking about how I can't really run anymore brings tears to my eyes. I really miss it.
It was one of the few things growing up that my Dad said I was good at.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (374 posts) at 06:50 AM
Shin splints is a term used for shin pain. It is usually caused tendinitis. The tendons that attach to your shin get in flamed and they keep getting worse if you do not know why.
Most common way to get them
1.Run to much to quickly mileage should only in crease 10% a week
2.Foot rotation(pronation) when your foot strike hits the ground it my roll in or out
3.Arch problems-no arch causes no support
-to high an arch is also a problem
All these things stress your tendon that attach to your shin. Tendons have low blood supply, therefor take a long time to heal. Always ice after a run and take an anti inflammatory.
If you go to a specialized running store they will watch you walk or run and fit you for what you need. I highly recommend this, I did it and thought my problem was my arch, but turns out it dropped enough and I needed stability shoes not arch support.
Hope this helped.
Oh and if you keep stressing the area and do not take care of it that is how you get a stress fracture.
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (37 posts) at 07:10 AM
Hey!
I know that here you can go to one of the stores that have professional runners (usually can find these on running club sites) and they can get you on the treadmill and watch you run.
They can determine if you are over pronating or something like that. Then they can show you what shoes will help you.
I've always gotten shin splints when I start running again. So...I just stay on the bike until I drop a few pounds and then they don't bother me so much.
Hope you feel better soon!
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (37 posts) at 07:15 AM
These are great ideas!
I have them periodically myself, along with heel spurs. I've got to get to a running store to be fit.
What I do for both my shin splints and heel spurs is ice and stretch, 3 or 4 times per day, both. Frankly it isn't fun doing that and hard due to the time but it works in the short term for me. If I keep up with it, I never get them, then once I stop the calf stretches for more than a week, WHAM, I'm in tears.
I believe the ice reduces the inflamation in the tendons on the bottom of my foot and front of my shin and the stretches start to lengthen them so pain gets reduced.
Hope this helps!
Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 03:15 PM
I have a problem with shin splints too, the reason I get them in that my exterior tibialus (SP?) muscle (the muscle on the outside part of my shin in the front) is over developed...so when I run it pulls on the bone causing shin splints.
My boyfriend, excuse me, finace, is a personal trainer and he has helped me understand what is going on...so knowing what the problem is - is the first step to "fixing" it....it will be a LONG process for me. What I had to do initially was ice after every time I ran...10 minutes each leg. After icing he would massage them for me HURT LIKE CRAZY but I let him.
I have to foam roll prior to doing cardio, as often as I thought about it stretch my calves. As crazy as it sounds too, I have to do toe tapping exercises, just because that muscle is over developed does not mean it is strong, it is actually very weak, so I just sit and tap as quickly as I can for about 30 sec to a minute....each tap pulling my toes up as high as possible really activating that muscle. It sounds easy but it hurts like hell towards the end of the minute.
I am also having to really focus on building CALF muscles (back of my shin) to offset the overdevelopment of the front.
I am finally to the point where I can jump rope and run periodically, but NOT every cardio session or they will act up again...
Hope that helps a little
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 03:16 PM
Oh, and I too went to the running store and was video taped and assessed and shoes with good arch support recommended.
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (163 posts) at 03:57 PM
You should always make a point to get fitted at a running specialty store if you have a major running related goal.
I am prone to shin splints, but corrected the problem with proper fitting shoes, stretching, and an orthodic in my right shoe.
It is correctable, just see the experts. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (37 posts) at 07:15 AM
Hey All!!!
Hope you are having a great day. Just wanted to question some of you folks and find out if anyone does abs only on leg day or if it would be okay to add them on all weight lifting days.
Does anyone do them everyday??
My mid section is where I need alot of work and if the fat comes off, I want some tone there. You know???
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 07:22 AM
last challenge I did ab workouts ONLY on weight training days.
this challenge----I'm really working for that definition so I'm doing them every morning before breakfast. I can't get to the gym until after work so it breaks up my workout.
I'll have to request some feedback when I post pictures at the end of week 2---ya'll will have to tell me if you see a difference.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (374 posts) at 07:23 AM
I am doing them everyother day. I just started doing that. My last challenge I only did abs with lower body. I think everyday would be over training.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (543 posts) at 07:27 AM
I do my abs on HIIT days. Do HIIT in the morning and Ab work after work. You should look into Shawn Phillips -ABSolution. I do the ab work from there and it is a killer.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 07:28 AM
you could be right pixy, on the over training, but I wanted to see for myself.
I said everday---I'm actually only doing the ab workout Mon-Fri and resting them over the weekends.
I figure either I'll see a big difference and I'll continue or I won't see a difference and I'll go back to everyother day. Time alone will tell.
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 07:33 AM
I do mine on my cardio days.
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 09:07 AM
Ok, I am assuming that boxing would be an awesome cardio workout? Amateur boxing is starting up here and I use to be apart of it before I moved out west 3 years ago. It does kick some major ass.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 12:33 PM
Great Idea. Compelition keeps me GETTEN*HER*DONE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (431 posts) at 04:01 PM
Fun! Thank you Webmaster for adding it, and thank you Margroovy for bringing it up! Off to vote! :)
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 04:11 PM
I'm so confused. This is a year-old thread, right? And what was put in place was the Top 20 and the Profile of the Month?
...or is it just time for me to eat something and get my brain firing again?!?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (431 posts) at 04:15 PM
HA! HotBody - you are right! Will teach me to read closer, lol! I thought they were starting up something new, but similar to the top 20...
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (596 posts) at 06:58 AM
Guns, I’ve been around. Everyone here is giving such great advice that my input is redundant or unnecessary. Thanks for the comment and for lumping me in the same category as one of my heroes, Jim! You made my day!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (19 posts) at 07:05 AM
Raising the bar .....
100 per day for 12 weeks.
The effort required is nothing compared to what Julie accompished.
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (228 posts) at 08:58 PM
You guys are so sweet...what would I do without you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (228 posts) at 09:03 PM
Hi Karen! Way to go in your first days back! All the best!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 10:05 PM
Thanks again guys! Just wanted to give you an update...
So far I've felt GREAT this week and have had no problem getting in all of my workouts and sticking to the program. I LOVE this lifestyle and hopefully I can have a good long run of feeling well...
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (374 posts) at 07:20 AM
Just one day guys you can get through Sunday and then you have all week to plan that free day. If there is something you are dying to have Sunday make note of it and tell yourself you can have it guilt free on your next off day. I know you guys can do it. One day at a time :D
Mari
Body for Life Forum Message by Sue (4 posts) at 02:53 PM
there's a biggest looser club available... diet and workout secrets from the show.... for a PRICE.... i'll stick with BFL, although i find inspiration watching the show!
Sue
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 03:03 PM
Still want to be on Biggest Loser. Would LOVE to lose 80 pounds in 5 months. Hot Damn!
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (228 posts) at 09:01 PM
HOW cool is this.....Matt & Suzy are an ITEM!!! I read People last nite and it was in there! At first they couldnt stand each other...and now they are head over heels! I love happy endings.......
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (344 posts) at 09:19 PM
I really enjoyed this week's show. I sure wish they would tell us more about the nutrition part of it all though. I thought Caroline Rhea looked thinner at the finale - like she had done some work in the 5 months. I really don't know how she could carry on WITHOUT wanting to take on these lifestyle changes herself. I thought Gillian was a bit over the top when training the guys last season. I think she was a bit too huggy and rubbed up against the guys a bit too much. She was always touching them and in their face being the lovey angel.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 10:00 PM
I'm right there with you kiddo! Looks like I 'found' about 20 lbs since the end of September. Some of that was due to complacency and some because of illness. Whatever the reason, the result is the same... The good news is that I think I figured out medically what was causing me to feel so sick and exhausted the last couple of months and now I'm feeling great!
My post "Are you ready for some football?" explains the approach I'm using to come to terms with my setback.
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 08:46 AM
...because I know 18 different ways to cover myself with those tiny towels in the gym locker room while I get dressed, and there's NO WAY I'm giving up that special skill!
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (989 posts) at 08:49 AM
I want to stay fat so I can eat all the fast food and then sue the companies saying it was their 'fault'.
Then I can live as a rich fat chick.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 09:02 AM
Hot Body said:
...because I rather enjoy walking every single aisle in the grocery store. Not only do I fill my cart that way, but I figure it's exercise, so it's gotta be good.
Because I get to ride those special motorized carts around and they are so fun. I can get my shopping done faster and more efficient. Hahaha none of the skinny people can ride the motorized carts! Boooyaaaaa!
OK in all actuality who has wanted to secretly wanted to ride one of those LMAO ... raising my hand me! Oh I feel like I am gonna burn in hell for contributing here LOL.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (431 posts) at 09:03 AM
I want to stay fat because I love getting all the presents from people who thought they missed the baby shower.
...because I don't have to worry about all the other military spouses having the same formal mumu as me at special functions.
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 10:39 AM
...because when they sing about "lovely lady lumps" and "she got back" they're complimenting me, right?
Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (65 posts) at 10:54 AM
Doesn't everyone enjoy that dizzy feeling you get from holding your breath to bend over and tie your shoes... Taking a good long break between each one.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (459 posts) at 11:42 AM
LOL- Hot body...my next one was:
Because Sir Mixalot has to have SOMEBODY to sing about!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 11:59 AM
I wanna stay fat cuz I don't think they make fire retardant night gowns in small sizes.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 01:55 PM
I want to stay fat so my daughter doesn't want to borrow my clothes
lol!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 07:27 PM
I want to stay fat so I don't have to shave a bikini line. I wouldn't wear one anyway; I can't see it; so why shave it!?!
I want to stay fat so my children have a pillow when they get tired. Who wants to put their head on a bony lap?
I want to stay fat so I have an excuse to take the elevator instead of walking up the stairs.
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (485 posts) at 12:56 AM
I like turkey jerky better myself. The sugar or salt is so bad but one time I was traveling and ran out of protein bars and missed lunch so I bought some jerky- wouldnt recommend it on a regular basis though because of the darn sodium!
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (596 posts) at 06:55 AM
If you make your own jerky you can buy low sodium cures. I make my own out of venison. It makes a great snack but don’t eat a whole bunch of it on any one day. Use jerky is a snack vice a meal.
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 09:11 AM
Shannette, you look great! Just be as patient as you were for the first challenge!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (712 posts) at 11:15 AM
Hi Brandi! I hear ya! It's funny the mentality that we get..
I mean how long did it take to fall away from where we were at the end of our challenge..hmmmm..
& yet we think ..ok here I am working my butt off for less than a week but that should magically fix it! LOL
Oh well .. like you say patience is the key & we know that come spring we're all gonna be HAPPY GIRLS again!;)
LETS GO!!
Hugs
Pamela*
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 11:37 AM
I know, it would be great to just fast forward and get the results. I have been doing good to far, not really paying attention to the days going by, but just remembering to tracking my progess every Monday. If I think about each day and changes I'll drive myself nuts. I just focus on my meals and getting my exercises in.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1308 posts) at 08:04 PM
Shannette, You look fantastic!!! But I do understand how you feel!! Just hang in there and you will see the changes you're looking for!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 06:35 PM
Wow! Thanks for the warm welcome! I didn't tell this in my profile, but I am a certified sports nutritionist and I have worked for a fitness/weight loss facility for 4 years. I have done weight loss counseling and taught classes on nutrition. My biggest thing is I don't practice what I preach, but I do have a lot of knowledge that hopefully will be beneficial to our team.
If you want to see my last transformation before the third baby, go the www.leanandstrong.com and click on transformations on the far left. Search for cfwjen, posted September 9, 2002 and look at the posts, especially the ones that say "before". I wish I knew an easier way to get you there, but that's the way I know how.
btw, the "before" pic is about what I look like now. I am truly starting over again.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 06:43 PM
Yes, WHEN we win, everyone will come to MYRTLE BEACH (to me) and we will party harty on protein shakes! YEAH!
And visit Dixie Stampeade. Man, I LOVE THAT PLACE! But it would have to be a free day for that. I love the soup and bread too much to pass it up! ;)
When we win ....WHEN!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 06:47 PM
I don't know, I am not familiar with Myrtle Beach. It sounds like fun though.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 06:50 PM
Jen, welcome. I looked at your before and after. You have made a great change.
I think most of us have lots of knowledge (even if not ceritified) about diet and nutrition, but as Bill says....it is crossing the Abyss that is the problem.
Let us help you with that bridge! Share the knowledge too.
Any suggestions for us during our 4 week challenge?
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 06:51 PM
BTW Jen....our measurements are about the same. Want to race? haha....
I will be watching you though!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 07:01 PM
I wasn't trying to infer that anyone on this team is lacking in knowledge. I just meant that if there is, I would be willing to help.
Sometimes our old ways of thinking about nutrition and exercise are hard to let go of. For example, many of the people I have worked with are convinced, until you explain it in depth, that low calorie eating is the best way. (because that has been taught for so many years) I have talked to people that start a program and believe they know better how to do it and don't want to follow the plan how it is laid out. I have also met people online that start BFL without actually having read the book. So, our team probably isn't like this. But, if anyone needs help I am there. I just wanted to make sure no one took offense to my last post.
Body for Life Forum Message by SparkleBerry (40 posts) at 09:44 AM
Thanks guys....
What I am mostly hearing is GOALS GOALS GOALS, Live this program, don't give up. Journaling, food and success,Planning, Pics.
I have never been a good planner, I do set goals, but maybe they are too long term. I give myself too much freedom that I end up messing up and quitting.
Thanks for all the ideas
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 01:44 PM
I just posted mine on the wall of my basement (where my workout room is)
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (83 posts) at 01:45 PM
Keep up the good work Norm. You look great!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 02:07 PM
It is so awesome to see people feeding off of themselves for motivation! I love it! Like I said in another thread don't get me wrong it is great to see others succeed but I have to compare myself with myself and me with my milestones. Your gonna do great and there is nothing odd about that motivation. ;-)
Amkazen: You are so right about the support thing I became so addicted to the tracker because these were my only healthy friends who liked to work out. I could not find any around here lol. Finally I am making friends in my area that are fitness driven with the same fitness goal or just healthy fit people. I don't think I could have survived without the support from here and everyone here.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1308 posts) at 02:09 PM
Excellent post!!! Great Idea!!! You look fantastic!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 02:51 PM
Chris,
welcome to the "GUT BEGONE" Club!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 02:54 PM
ok ya'll are the "GUT BEGONER'S" And I will start up the "BUTT BEGONERS" Oh lets not leave out the "GUT & BUTT BEGONERS." LOL Just think in 12 to less than 12 weeks they will be gone! Wohooo it just 12 weeks!
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (83 posts) at 04:11 PM
Hey Sylvia...you look amazing! What a great job. You can really see a difference, not only in you physique, but in your smile. You look so much happier! Keep up the good work!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 06:38 PM
My previous transformation pics are online and I am looking at them constantly to remind myself that I CAN do it. It is an awesome motivator!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 10:09 PM
Yep! We're pretty dern lucky to know about BFL and even luckier to be ABLE to do it!!!
Thanks for the reminder...
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (536 posts) at 07:03 AM
I dont know how I missed this one yesterday!!
JAMBER & SHKELLY totally inspired me on Thursday. Jamber kicked my ass all over the gym and Shkellys call had me bouncin off the walls :) Thanks you 2!!
Jamber, LORI, T~N~T & Airspace:
THANK YOU soooo much for your sweet comments-yall just motivated me for TODAY!!
HUGS!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (a.k.a. Onyx) (120 posts) at 09:01 AM
MY inspiration is not on tracker, but very special to me... My Wife.. she keeps me going and encourages me with her compliments on my results...
But for tracker folks, it would have to be Raygeo and Kerry..for Men.
Now for the Ladies, the list is too long, so how about I say all of you. Cuz you guys ROCK!
Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 07:26 AM
Glad to hear from you all, I'm on a tear right now in the gym. We are going to kick some serious tracker butt!
Hey what ever happened to having a chat time scheduled, is that still up in the air?
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (12 posts) at 08:32 AM
Excellent! Thank you everyone!
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (989 posts) at 08:51 AM
I also use mybodycomp.com. In my last challenge, I had a BF fat test done at the gym and then I also entered all my measurements on mybodycomp.com that night.
The BF % was only like .02% off. It's a great site!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1566 posts) at 02:22 AM
I'll email you the info tomorrow lala
Body for Life Forum Message by DDRTeddy (779 posts) at 02:26 AM
I want some info to! please! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by dmac (11 posts) at 02:38 AM
Me too pls!
Body for Life Forum Message by LOVE4KIDS (35 posts) at 02:42 AM
I'm in. More info please.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 12:36 PM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (364 posts) at 10:04 PM
thanks for posting this, Linda...this seems like a little extra motivation! I'd love to go on the cruise, I just couldn't afford it! Worth a shot, right?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (431 posts) at 09:13 AM
I take part of the milk and freeze it in ice cube trays first. Then I blend that and the remaining milk with the powder, then crush it up with the bananas. Stays a little firmer that way.
Micky
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 09:19 AM
I use Breyers heart healthy (low fat, lower carb) Ice creme and skim milk
I only have this every once in a while
1/2 c ice creme= 90 cal.
1/2 c skim milk=80 cal.
comes out to be like 6 gr. fat, 20 gr. carbs, 10-12 gr. protein
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (176 posts) at 11:03 AM
I have made it and it turns out great. You do have to use larger bananas and I don't let them thaw AT ALL before putting them in the blender. I isn't quite as thick as ice cream but definately NOT a shake. I love this stuff but save it for free day!!
I also like ashtrash's idea of freezing ahead of time. Now that's a sure fire way to make it hard ;)
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (364 posts) at 09:59 PM
seriously, shelly it'll make it really hard! and then the consistency is just like ice cream if you let it stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes before you scoop it! it totally works.
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 11:03 AM
Awesome!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 11:33 AM
Oh my gosh...you're weighing yourselves ALREADY?!? I was feeling guilty about planning to weigh myself tomorrow morning...(but Saturdays will be my rest day for this Challenge, so it's not so bad).
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 12:14 PM
so is everyone weighing themselves on Monday?
Because if we have free days on Sunday and then weight ourselves on Monday morning....aren't we going to be disappointed?
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 02:23 PM
I love that first initial water drop. And things fitting better. Way to go and what a way to stay strong at the basketball game! See it's all paying off. Good for you keep up the hard work.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 02:33 PM
tc-----I weight myself on Saturday or Sunday (whichever is my free day)
before one morsel of food goes into my mouth
it's worked well --- so far
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 02:37 PM
oh, good plan. But I use my work scale and my free day is Sunday. So that won't work for me.
Is it fair to weigh on Saturday before my workout?
So this way it is BEFORE my free day?
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 02:46 PM
actually I see nothing wrong with that------I might consider weighing AFTER the workout---more sweat = less weight
up to you though
but, make sure you weigh on the same day every week and whether you weigh before or after your workout do it the same every time......be consistant
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 12:03 AM
GREAT! I'll be going too!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2154 posts) at 12:46 AM
Jim, It would be GREAT to see you again, hopefully I can find a roommate real quick, don't want to be left out sleeping on the catwalk? LOL!
I did great this week, losing almost 3 lbs.... I can't wait to see all of you!
I am going to have Baby Ts made up withe
"I'm a member of the BOOTYBABE CLUB!
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (97 posts) at 08:13 AM
Udenia! We are JAZZED to hear you are making the voyage with us! Make sure to contact all the others needing roommates on the message board (3 pages) on BodyforLIFEcruise.com I also suggest posting on all the messaage boards listed on BFL.com community list
http://www.bodyforlife.com/community/clubdirectory.asp
If anyone else, even thinks they might wish to party with us in the Bahamas... I strongly suggest at least blocking your space with a $100 deposit today. This guarantees your spot until April 4th. If by the 4th, you know you will not be joining us...just cancel & the money is fully refundable!
The ship is 90% booked!
Sea you in June,
JerryBraam
PS. JIM! You are joining us also?!?! Excellent!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 08:44 AM
Udenia, I'm so looking forward to meeting you in person, and I'm really psyched that you have found it possible to come on the cruise!!!
SEE YOU IN JUNE, GIRL!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 10:04 AM
Oh boy, Hot Body, you coming too, this is going to be the most awesome trip, I'm going to know everyone there already, yippie!!!
I can't wait!
LET"S GET*HER*DONE
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 10:10 AM
Udenia - have you considered paying for an escort? I could help you out you know and we can be roommates too!
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (163 posts) at 10:13 AM
I'm just hoping that there are still spaces open next week. I gotta wait for payday. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (97 posts) at 01:09 PM
The ship is over 90% booked!
I do not suggest gambling until next week!
If you have a credit card, call the #800 so
you can block your space today. Before
some non-BFLer snags it
| Cam Thieme (Group Travel Expert) Great Southern Travel 3424 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807 417-888-4488 ext. 2170 800-749-7116 office 417-888-4450 Fax CThieme@GreatSouthernTravel.com |
Body for Life Forum Message by gonnabeahottie (17 posts) at 01:18 PM
I'm going too!! I can't wait! It is my ultimate motivation, if all else fails, the cruise sailing date looms over me and I know I need to stick with the program.
Can any of you folks considering going really afford NOT to go? Think about the people you will meet, the motivation you will get, the things you will learn.... it is too good to pass up. Heck, make the deposit and pay for the rest at tax time!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 01:20 PM
yeah. I can't afford to go. boo-hoo!
Gotta save all the tax money to send the kiddies to daycare.
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (117 posts) at 01:21 PM
Udenia, I think I left a message on your blog or I PM'd you. I am interested in rooming with you.
My email address is on my blog. www.katie-feld-mom.blogspot.com
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1566 posts) at 01:45 PM
I've got my tickets reserved, although my fiance keeps on telling me we can't afford it, but I'm sure we'll get there.
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2154 posts) at 03:45 PM
KatieFeld-mom, please contact Camille at the travel agency, because if my prior roommate does not want to go down to an Outside Cabin which is around $700 per person vice $1000, then she would be happy to match us up,, I got my own cabin so we could work the roommate issue out before the deadline, so please contact her and let her know if my original plan does not work, you would be glad to room with me,.,,, THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CThieme@GreatSouthernTravel.com
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (49 posts) at 12:18 AM
How's everyone on the team doing this week. Let's check in.
Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (24 posts) at 08:24 AM
I am doing SUPER!! Since this is my 6th week of the challenge, I was already mentally prepared to get back in the swing of things after the holidays. I also didn't overdo it over Christmas because I was sick :( I'm getting in all the workouts and hitting the 10s. Just having a bit of trouble with all the water! Burp!! Everyday, I see more improvement and Jack is so encouraging. Hope all Team 10 is having success!!
Body for Life Forum Message by NewMe06 (2 posts) at 11:06 PM
HI Team 10!
Hope everyone is doing great! I am having a great 1st week. Just sticking to the plan. The eating portion is the hardest part for me. My diet has done a 180 this week with eating clean, no caffine, etc, etc! It's going to take a week or so to get used to this eating plan. But I WILL DO THIS!
Hope Team 10 is doing great!
Body for Life Forum Message by Myintencity (30 posts) at 01:17 AM
Well done.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (19 posts) at 06:37 AM
Great analogy Jim, and so true.
really nice post.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 09:23 PM
Thanks guys...
Bumping after reading posts from others having a hard time coming to terms with a recent setback... (Are you out there Shannette? hope it helps...)
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Goddessa (2110 posts) at 11:20 PM
Oh Jim you sweet wonderful man!!!! You have no idea how badly I needed to hear this. ALL WEEK I have been saying I can't believe I did this, how could I let this happen, whats wrong with me? But you really hit the nail on the head. I don't want to just be a spectator, I want to be a consistent performer. So my pity party is over LOL. I have been doing pretty good this week. I have not missed a workout. My eating has been good. Water needs to improve but aside from that, not a bad start.
Thank you Jim, thank you so much :D Lisa xoxo
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 04:57 AM
I know a lot of you folks have blogs about things, and I'm no exception. Honestly, I have two. One, however, is devote specifically to fitness and I'd like to invite you all to stop by. Why? Yet another way for me to be accountable. I tend to come and go when it comes to forums, but blogs are a different matter. I could use another kick in the butt, or encouragement, or whatever.
Here it is: http://toms-fitness.blogspot.com/
Thanks.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (85 posts) at 05:43 AM
"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."
- Lance Armstrong
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 05:49 AM
Good quote!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 10:07 PM
That's great! Thanks! Keep'em coming!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (231 posts) at 08:04 AM
We only have two success stories on the site. I am sure there must be more!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 10:45 AM
In the success story section I've only seen Julie Whitt's story, was there another one, who?
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 11:42 AM
it's hotzing (it's at the bottom of julie's story)
http://www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/bodyforlife/bodyforlife-profile2004.cfm
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 12:35 PM
thanks, pretty girl, never noticed that there before
I think the pics should be right there so you can see them, when I got to the last pic of julie I didn't see the little line to click on, webmaster, Please make it easiere to see, like just one success story after the other when you scroll down. thanks, Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (231 posts) at 05:02 PM
Or they could list them down the left hand side so you can click on it once you have read the current one.
I know there are more, because I read about them, but when are they going to be posted!! Who selects them?
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 08:06 AM
Expectation
n 1: belief about (or mental picture of) the future [syn: outlook, prospect] 2: wishing with confidence of fulfillment [syn: anticipation] 3: the feeling that something is about to happen 4: the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values [syn: arithmetic mean, first moment, expected value]
I have read numerous posts here on tracker from people who measured their self worth on how other people perceived them. It also dictates their mood and happiness; I know I was one of them. Too many years were wasted trying to live up to everyone else’s expectations. My happiness and self worth depended on other people’s opinions.
Never mind my goals or dreams; it was all about everyone else. According to my in-laws and my wife I needed to give up my acting career (my pipe dream as they called it) and get back in the real world and find a real job! Well I listen to them; I gave up my dream and went back into the medical field. I still do commercials and indie films but nothing like what I was doing before. Anyway, we were not put on this earth to live up to anyone’s expectations except Gods and He is the one who puts those dreams and desires in us and gives us those talents and gifts. I like what
Most of the time when you live your life to present it as a gift to God, your life becomes fulfilled and your dreams and expectations are met. However, when you live your life to live up to everyone else’s expectations you stop dreaming, you stop being you and you become miserable when you fail to live up to those expectations!
I for one have wasted too much time already trying to live my life to please everyone else. I am not saying to become selfish either, just your motivation for doing this challenge! Once you’ve experienced the accelerating feeling of finishing the challenge or challenges and changing your mind and body you’ll want to help others achieve there goals and dreams!
What are your expectations when it come to BFL? Are they your dreams and goals or are they for someone else?
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (231 posts) at 08:13 AM
I know what you are talking about. I was the same, but now this is all for me. I used to take notice of what people said and thought about me and how they perceived me in my appearance, etc.
I am doing this for me. It is nice when people acknowledge my progress, as it is a mood booster, but now if someone knocks me back with negative comments, I will just ignore them - as everyone is entitled to their opinion. I am not going to let it affect my mood - not any more!!!
BFL is a way for me to focus on my goals and dreams - which are totally for me. They can only be achieved if I do them. Also with the backing and following of the Tracker members, it all seems possible.
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 09:07 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 09:26 AM
Norm, I'm right there with ya buddy. I used to worry that I just wasn't "good enough" in the eyes of others.
Not pretty enough, not smart enough, etc., etc.
Things didn't really start to turn around for me until I worried less about what others thought and more of what I thought of myself.
Today, I'm pretty enough (for me, and hot enough for my husband), I'm smarter than I ever gave myself credit for, I have far more ability than anyone else knows, and I am capable of doing ANYTHING I set my mind to.
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 01:46 PM
Thanks for the response Agent69 and Miss Trim
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 01:53 PM
I so agree with you! GREAT POST! My mom once said and I swear she is so right ....
"Why not use your God Given talents? (we usually go after dreams and goals because we have some talent in them I believe) If you just ignore you god given talents it's like ignoring what your purpose to be here is for. It's like throwing away this wonderful gift God has given you."
I so loved that when she said that it was so true. This just reminded me so much of that conversation we had.
Go after everything you want! I am totally there with ya! Your post is so where I am at right now. Though it took me 1 year to figure it out and it took you how long a little over 12 weeks... LOL no comparing right ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 01:56 PM
A little longer than that..LOL
It just seems when you get your body and mind back in shape things start to become clearer and you see things from a different perspective
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 02:20 PM
You really do! It is amazing... last May my husband was ready to leave me because I wanted to compete. He was trying to force me into quitting with my dream. I fought like hell for my dream and my marriage. We received counseling and we both discovered balance between things and he was just jealous of my hobby because he could not understand it and also his own battles with his lack of fitness issues and mostly the understanding part. The bottom line is never in my life had I been held back from a dream or goal of mine. And for the first time I was faced with this challenge. It was a very rough month, but I stuck to my guns with my dream. I also stuck to my guns with my marriage too. Now I have the best support in the world from my husband and he actually has become a flippin NAZI with me and eating and he even gets mad if I cheat to much! WTH? LOL But it sure took a lot of work. Just thought I'd share that little story with ya.
You can't compromise your goals and wants for other people because resentment will set in and then you become a very unpleasant person to be around. The more I think about this post it really was phenomenal! Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 02:35 PM
I haven't given up on my dreams, just put them on a slow drip, I plan on waiting for the right moment and circumstance. Thank you for your post, it's nice to know that someone else understand and has gone through the same thing!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 09:53 PM
Great and timely post! I know a lot of people here can relate. I spent most of my life worried about getting others' approval. That came from the abuse of my father more than anything else.
About 10 years ago I finally came to terms with it...a divorce will do that to you! What a burden it was to live like that all those years!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (176 posts) at 10:35 AM
Thank you guys for your support yesterday! It really meant a lot to me! It went really well! They didn't "formally" hire me but are not interviewing anyone else and are just waiting for me to take the CPT Exam. I should be fnishing it next weekend. I can set my own hours but also need to consider the needs of my clients. I will get a base pay from the gym and then comission on each session. I can make anywhere from $10-$50/hr!! That would be great!
I am struggling with my personal feelings though. I was highly emotional yesterday at the thought of leaving my dear family. I guess instead of being excited after I left the interview it was more like a reality. If they hadn't liked me well then I would just be staying home with my family for now. Funny, I know! I feel a little better today though!
Thanks for all your support!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 10:37 AM
Way to go!!!
Congratulations on a great interview!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (459 posts) at 11:35 AM
...and post them!
http://www.flagrantdisregard.com/flickr/motivator.php
hehe
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (459 posts) at 11:39 AM
or....
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 11:44 AM
too cool. thanks for the link!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (459 posts) at 11:54 AM
Oops- guess I better tell you how to post them here
when they come up, right click and select
"copy image location". Then use this code to post them here:
<
img src=pasteaddresshere
then add a > to the end...
I cant post the code here like it looks or it doesnt show up.....remember, no spaces at all except between the img and the src
come on! lets see some!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 11:59 AM
yours didn't show up either!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (459 posts) at 12:32 PM
That weird I can see them- huh...
Body for Life Forum Message by krush2112 (231 posts) at 12:52 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by krush2112 (231 posts) at 12:59 PM
hmmm...ok..
Body for Life Forum Message by krush2112 (231 posts) at 12:59 PM
Got it....Can anyone else see it?
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (33 posts) at 01:42 PM
I see it
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (459 posts) at 02:54 PM
Krush- what code are you using...not src? thats what I use for he smilies on here...
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 02:55 PM
Too cute! Love it!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (857 posts) at 05:15 PM
Cool!! I did one!! Check out my C3 Week 0 POSTER on my profile!!!
What do you think???
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2171 posts) at 05:38 PM
Kim - adorable!
Bull - I saw it!!!!!! First off you're looking pretty darn good and that photo is great!!!!! But maybe for old times' sake, can you pull one off in the pink spandex????? I know you'll have many appreciative admirers.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 07:07 PM
okay, I'll try...
< img src=http://www.flagrantdisregard.com/flickr/motivator.php>
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 07:09 PM
wait....lets try that again:)
okay, the whole copy image location isn't working. Nevermine.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 07:09 PM
nevermind that is.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2398 posts) at 07:46 PM
Ok I cant get the images to post so here are the links.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3410/675/1600/us.jpg
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/onetokenangel/detail?.dir=5d95&.dnm=ba7fre2.jpg&.src=ph
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/onetokenangel/detail?.dir=5d95&.dnm=8a23re2.jpg&.src=ph
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (83 posts) at 01:10 PM
Hey Everyone! I have been listening to a free copy of KT's CD titled "How to lose 30 pounds in 30 days". I'm not really planing on following it (it was a free gift with his Natural Cures book). But there are some interesting things in there.
Curiously, he says ABSOLUTELY no tap water. I guess because of chlorine and flouride, etc. But on BFL I drink SO much water that bottled water seems ridiculous! Plus I live in Washington, and the tap water here doesn't taste so bad. When I lived in Vegas I NEVER drank tap water...too gross. Then he says only to eat organic veggies and meat. I agree with this, but I surely can't afford it. I have to buy my stuff at CostCo the way I go through it!
Anyone have any thoughts on KY's theories? Just curious...
Stay Strong,
Chris
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 01:19 PM
I guess it depends on your water source. You can purify your own water with a Brita or some other sources. I am not sure that bottled water is all that much better. It takes some things out such a flouride and some minerals that you don't get in bottled water.
Organic foods are ALWAYS better, but if you can't get them....try to wash your fruits and veggies well and cook your meat well.
I am not sure that it helps for weight loss though. Interesting.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (397 posts) at 01:27 PM
Yeah, of course i'd rather eat organic, too... but it's just not in the budget! From the name of his book (I've never heard of him) sounds like he's really into natural everything.... which is good, but I wouldn't say NECESSARY for meight loss....
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (397 posts) at 01:27 PM
weight loss, I mean.
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 01:30 PM
I drink a ton of water and I never drink unfiltered tap water. Just like TC said, use a Brita.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 01:36 PM
when I bought my side-by-side I had them install a high end water filter
clear water and it tastes great
Body for Life Forum Message by Robin78745 (16 posts) at 01:38 PM
Kevin Trudeau has a sordid history with of making all sorts of unsubstantiated claims; he was indicted by the FTC in the late nineties for doing so. Heres the FTC filing:
http://www.ftc.gov/os/1998/01/trudeau.cmp.htm
That being said,it is generally a good idea to eat organic and definitely drink filtered water.Buy a brita, they are cheap. (Bottled water isn't such a good idea either though, only becuase somebody could essentially fill it with pond water and call it fresh, spring water. You can google bottled water truths and find a slew of information.)
If organics are too costly for you, thats coo, but remember you either pay now, or you pay later with your health. Its only logical to deduce that pesticides that are meant to kill insects aren't good for us either. I'm sorry, but I hate when people say they can't afford to buy organic and then go spend $100 on a pair of shoes.
If you want more information about someone who is really interested in helping you learn what is healthy, I recommend Dr Weil:
www.drweil.com
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (83 posts) at 01:43 PM
Thanks Robin. Although I never spend $100 on a pair of shoes. LOL. When I lived in Vegas I had a great water filtration system, but my new home is 100 years old and is a little outdated. I don't even have an icemaker!!! All in good time though. Plus, I have not discovered where to buy organic products yet. No Whole Foods Market or Trader Joe's here. I'll check out Dr Weil's site.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 01:52 PM
I was amimic gowing up and since I moved to the county 13 years ago, my blood count is 40, right where it is suppose to be, I have a well and drink well water and it has alot, i mean a lot of iron in it, you can even smell and taste the iron and it's good
Body for Life Forum Message by Robin78745 (16 posts) at 01:56 PM
NO ice! Dude, that sucks.
Yea vegas, you don't strike me as a milano bhlanik stilettos owner...:). Sorry about that digression. I just see a lot of people who spend tons of $$ on their outsides, but they're meanwhile killing their insides, and it makes me mad. I know all us BFLers can relate! Plus, theres the supply side economics of the whole deal.
I live in Austin, 10 minutes from the flagship whole foods so we're very lucky with the organics, both for their price and for ease of getting them.
Dr Weil is the shi@t! Hope you enjoy his site.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1566 posts) at 02:10 PM
I drink it right from the tap. I hate the taste of bottled water and the expense as well. Gallons and gallons of unfiltered tap water a week for my whole life basically and I've never had a side effect from it. I was going to buy some organic brown rice the other day it was 4.89 for the same size bag of non organic was 1.89 this is not rocket science. I already spend about 400-600 a month on groceries for just the 2 of us (usually closer to the 400 mark) but if I bought everything organinc it'd be over $1000.00 monthly?????
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 02:16 PM
oh yeah...Dr Weil is great on vitamins and natural products.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 02:21 PM
Don't be fooled by this "organic" label.
Marshmallows are labeled "fat free", which they are....but the sugar?
We get into "Low carb" "fat free" "sugar free" "no transfats" "organic"....
Bottom line is you need to research what gets this label. What is ORGANIC? Some things get this label but really just means it was grown in someone's garden with very little regulation on the type of growth.
Check it out first. Then determine if it is worth your expense.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (397 posts) at 02:25 PM
For the record.... the only $100 shoes I have are my running ones....and I paid $40 for them at an expo! And I still cant afford to buy organic food! Some sacrifices need to be made when you don't have 2 incomes....
However your point is well taken about the importance of eating right. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1075 posts) at 02:54 PM
Even if he had accurate stuff I dont know how much integrity he has
Body for Life Forum Message by Momentquo (31 posts) at 03:40 PM
I think PUR water filters beats Britta....PUR is much better...gets more of the contaminants out
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (501 posts) at 04:21 PM
i'm currently reading the book as well. some of his claims make a lot of sense, but i haven't decided how i feel about it all yet. i would love to be able to afford all organice food. we have such a problem with obesity in this country, yet we make it hard to afford high quality products and so much easier to afford crappy junk food. i use a brita filter. i'm thinking about trying out some of the weight loss ideas b/c they are healthy and make sense. for example, i'm gonna try eating more grapefruit.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (491 posts) at 04:37 PM
In my humble opinion,
Kevin Trudeau is a crackpot who doesn't have an original Idea in his head. I lump him in the same category as Benny Hinn( the religeous guy who miraculously heals sick and disabled people)
Their whole goal in life is to pray on weak people and suck as much money from those people as they can get away with.
IMHO
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2154 posts) at 03:50 PM
YEAH BABBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
WHAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I am GOING on the BFL Cruise and this was the first song that came to my mind, so Ladies and Gents, lets hit it!
Celebrate good times
come on ! - Let's celebrate
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Celebrate good times
come on ! - Let's celebrate
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There's a party going on right here!!!!!!
a celebration to last troughout the years.
So bring your good times and your laughter
too
we're gonna celebrate your party with you !
Come on now
- celebration
-
let's all celebrate and have a good time
- celebration
- we go celebrate and have a good time.
It's time to come together
it's up to you
watch your pleasure
everyone around the world
come on
it's a celebration.
Celebrate good times
come on
it's a celebration
celebrate good times
come on
let's celebrate !
We're gonna have a good time tonight
let's celebrate
it's alright
we're gonna have a good time tonight
let's celebrate
it's alright
baby
we're gonna have a good time tonight
let's celebrate
it's alright
we're gonna have a good time tonight
let's celebrate
it's alright.
Celebrate good times
come on
let's celebrate
celebrate good times
come on
it's a celebration.
Celebrate good times
come on
let's celebrate
celebrate good times
come on
it's a celebration.
Come on and celebrate - tonight
'cause everything's gonna be
alright.
Let's celebrate
celebrate good times
come on
let's celebrate
celebrate good times
come on !
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (712 posts) at 03:59 PM
Udenia...I knew this HAD to be you before I even opened it! ~LOL ;)
I'm good to GO for Celebrating Girl!!!
As long as I don't have to wave my arms over my head... !! I CAN'T --they won't go!
LMAO!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 04:13 PM
This was my prom theme.
Yes. We were goobers. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 04:17 PM
I can't believe you actually KNOW ALL the words!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 04:18 PM
Not that they are difficult, I am just surprised that you knew them and took the time to write them! I am jealous, just so you know! The cruise is going to be SO much fun!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 04:18 PM
I dunno about prom, but it was a hit in the clubs when I was in Highschool
-----yeah, I was a bad, bad girl.....I could always manage to get the doorman to let me in;
Oh, I must have lost my ID (as I lean over so he can peek at my cleavage) "it helps to have major ta-ta's at an early age"
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2154 posts) at 04:36 PM
Agent 69,, you'll fit RIGHT IN with my crowd! And there is nothing wrong using "some things" to your advantage!
I CAN'T WAIT and Mellie, ssssshhhhh don't tell no one, I cut and pasted them! LOL! I am eat up, but not that bad! LMAO!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 04:38 PM
Hey 69...where'd they go?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 04:39 PM
The major ta-ta's that is! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 04:41 PM
Bill Phillips-----TOOK MY TA-TA'S
it's all his fault
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 04:42 PM
LOL!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 04:50 PM
well, it's true......before BFL I had ta-ta's
okay, I still have 'em.....they're just smaller than they used to be
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2154 posts) at 06:58 PM
Don't fret, I have enough for the both of you! My "girls" have their own zipcode.. Off to workout!
Body for Life Forum Message by nasa10202004 (126 posts) at 03:54 PM
What would you think if EAS named a male and female as this years Grand Champion?
What would you think if all 6 split the title?
If it was you, would you want to split the title?
Body for Life Forum Message by zooman (372 posts) at 04:08 PM
I think it's a hell of an idea! And if it was me I would be willing to split the title.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 04:14 PM
Interesting idea. Why in the world would they do that?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 04:15 PM
Based on the top finalist I think one man and one woman is awesome! I also think splitting the title is awesome, like they did the first time and sold the lamborgini and bought corvettes and everyone won! You are all winners and deserve the title....are they talking about doint that??
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 04:19 PM
Yes, I'd split the title (oh just to dream that I would have it!!) - there are so many deserving winners! But also, I'd love to see one female and one male winner. Each gender has a unique experience moving through their Challenges, and I'd like to see that recognized. All of us who are striving to that goal could benefit from the story and example of one of "our own."
This reminds me about what Randal did to Rebecca on the Apprentice! He just doesn't get it - by giving one gains so much!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 04:21 PM
I thought of Apprentice too...that was NOT cool!
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscles_Marinara (13 posts) at 04:25 PM
Sorry, but that idea's crap.
It would show more indecisiveness in the judges decisions.
Again.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 04:27 PM
Its hard to decide when you have these people that all did AMAZING transformations and are the epitome of BFL....I know I couldn't just pick one.
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (97 posts) at 04:45 PM
Picking "ONE" out of the top 6. Is not a job that I would want.
As Porter once told me...
"It is like trying to choose your favorite Grand Ma!"
From a Competitors point of view...
I would not want to split between 6!
But split it between 1 male & 1 female Grand Champion...
I could handle that. Sounds fair & resonable...to me!
JerryBraam
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (808 posts) at 04:51 PM
I think EAS should give up the dramatic crap and set categories and guidelines prior to the contest.
Did doing the challenge the way EAS did it this year vastly increase sales, or did it just turn a lot of folks off?
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscles_Marinara (13 posts) at 05:06 PM
I'm with you, Sista!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (689 posts) at 05:56 PM
I think they should stick to one this year, but review the possibility to having categories again next year. I too would have a hard time deciding this year, but they have already laid the foundation of rules this year so I do not think it would be appropriate to split the 2005 title.
JMO
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by AngRoCamp (147 posts) at 05:59 PM
There are categories again for 2006 it appears. At least that's how it looked on the entry form thingamjig :) It asks for age, gender, etc. Even things like couples, teams, "expert" (working out for 5+ years I think), etc. Hopefully that means lots of winners again! ~Ang
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (283 posts) at 06:03 PM
Sorry. One Champion, based on the rules set out at the beginning. Change them for next year, and be sure to add the Inspirational category back.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 06:08 PM
I would love to see one female and one male winner
If I were in it, I would be happy to split it, really! The million is Great, but I'd rather win about $167,000 and have a title to show for it and get to be a spokesperson too,
Remember that's how Porter got there too, Bill Phillips couldn't decide and all 5 people won on that very 1st challenge. If you watch the DVD, none of them looked disapointed, they were all excited that they all WON!
What a fantastic idea, NO Loosers!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 06:32 PM
I am for the One Man and One Woman Grand Champion. I think that is totally fair.
Linda on the Body of Work it was split up between 10 of them. ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 07:24 PM
oh it was 10, guess I better watch it again, hehe thanks
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 07:28 PM
I think one female and one male would be great...splitting it?? Not so great. If EAS should choose to change the rules this late in the game, then they need shell out the additional prize funds.
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (221 posts) at 07:35 PM
I think it's a BAD IDEA, and makes the contest look like youth sports, where "everybody is a winner!" To me, it would be like just saying every team in the top ten in the nation is number one! But, what the heck--the rest of the world is going for these goofy "twists" and Bill did the first such twist when he changed the rules not in the middle but at the end of the game!
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (163 posts) at 07:40 PM
I've thought for a bit now that one grand champion just doesn't sit right on this challenge.
My problem remains, when you actually dig deep into the stories, how the heck do you pick?
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1308 posts) at 07:55 PM
I like it when there is more then one winner!!! How can you pick just one?
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 09:26 PM
Champions are like oreo cookies, you can't have JUST ONE!!!
Oh I meant to say, hum, Egg Whites????
GET*HER*DONE< LINDA
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 09:33 PM
LOL Linda are you reading my cheating mind? LOL I was craving oreo's not to long ago.
Body for Life Forum Message by Boise Lifer (3 posts) at 04:53 PM
January 9th I start. I can't wait!!!!
Good luck to everyone this year!! =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 04:54 PM
looking forward to seeing ya around.....keep us informed
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 06:50 PM
Are you all ready?
Body for Life Forum Message by Mickymacb (431 posts) at 08:46 PM
From one Idahoan to another - good luck on the City of Trees Marathon!! :)
Micky (in mtn.home)
Body for Life Forum Message by JasonWI (1 posts) at 10:26 PM
Good luck! I also start on the 9th (again)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (491 posts) at 04:58 PM
When I started this program in Mar of 04 my resting heart rate was 83bpm. In Mar of 05 it was down to 60bpm
I just went and checked it again and it is still 60bpm
If you want to participate and record you resting heart rate for future reference go to the tools section then click on the BMR Fitness Calculators and go down to resting heart rate check yours and then post it here.
Rod 60bpm
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 05:18 PM
Good idea Rod! RHR is a good way to measure your progress. Increases in RHR can also tell you if you are overtraining or have an impending infection or cold.
Last time I checked mine it was about 47.
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (808 posts) at 05:20 PM
64 right now, but I'm feeling a bit cagey.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 06:12 PM
Mine is 44, 20 years ago my husband made me go to the Dr because it was so low, the Dr said, man I wish I was in that good of shape,
it was all the aerobics I did, for 15 years
when I stoped and got fat I was in the 60's,
I'm now back to between 44 and 48
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2905 posts) at 06:26 PM
that was kool, I didn't even know that was up and running yet, awesome
I just counted 24 beats in 30 sec and it calculated 48 bpm
I have been sitting at the computer and going back and forth to the living roon so that was good, but not a true resting HR, you should take it in the morning before you even sit up or get out of the bed.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (491 posts) at 09:33 PM
I tried to correct my spelling but it would not let me
Should be resting heart rate not reasting
Body for Life Forum Message by hogken (12 posts) at 05:25 PM
great workout today and clean eating. doesnt seem to hard to me yet?
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 05:43 PM
is this your first day?
Body for Life Forum Message by Cheri (78 posts) at 06:31 PM
I am on my 5th day and haveing a real hard time already I am sooo bumed out
Sticking with it but not happy!I am glad it's going good for you how long?
Cheri
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1308 posts) at 07:59 PM
Good for you!!! You're doing a great job!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (347 posts) at 08:41 PM
Cheri, what do you find is bringing you down??
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 06:45 PM
I called EAS and asked them why they don't consider people's complete transformations. Lots of people have more than 20-30 lbs of body fat to lose, so why don't they consider those transformations that occur over multiple challenges? I think that is more motivating than simply looking at a 3 month change. They didn't have an answer for me. They said they only look at each 12 wks individually. A true winner in my opinion is the person who sticks it out over multiple challenges and completely transforms their body and their body image of themselves. Maybe we should put in a suggestion to them that in future challenges they consider a winner category for multiple challenge participants or something. Just an idea...
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (673 posts) at 06:53 PM
Who wants to start a petition? I AGREE!
My favorite he jshelton....and he keeps pluggin away! Probably the reason why I keep going knowing that my first challenge didn't produce great outwards changes. He is on challenge 5 and has serious health considerations.....so why can't I just keep trying?
Yeah....I am with you!
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (97 posts) at 07:13 PM
Oh I whole heartedly agree. I am most impressed with the people who have made this a "life syle." So many come back saying they had successful challenges and have fallen back. I want to see the people who "Live it". I want to see someone who has 5 years of BFL behind him/her.
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (97 posts) at 07:15 PM
Not to discount the amazing challenges that have been completed. I'm happy and impressed with them too. But I think the biggest selling point of this program is that it can and should become a very easy to follow and maintain life style.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 07:19 PM
Linda, GET*HER*DONE, has been advocating for this for a while!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 07:31 PM
I saw her profile. She deserves some acknowledgement!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (344 posts) at 07:47 PM
I'm shocked. I did not know they were only using 12 week challenges. Because I thought surely some of these transformations could NOT have happened in only one challenge...that changes everything.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 07:48 PM
You know it!!
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (221 posts) at 08:04 PM
You know, they HAVE AWARDED and recognized multiple challenge people. One year they gave special recognition to a couple of people who lost over 100 pounds. I can't remember when it was but you could find it by surfing the champion stories year by year. And many champs have had multiple challenges and became a winner just for one 12 week challenge. Michelle Lee is one of those.
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 09:45 PM
For marketing purposes I'm sure it's much more appealing to show a winner's picture on their product and say it only took 12 weeks. But it would be nice and I think quite beneficial for them to show how well this program works in the longer term. There's a lot of folks who would give BFL a try if they felt it would be a lifestyle they could live with for more than 12 weeks...
BTW - Thanks Teresa (tcstone)for the kind words. I get a big boost of motivation every time I hear that my progress has inspired someone to stick with it!
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Cheri (78 posts) at 06:46 PM
I am having a hard time and it is only day 5.It has been very stressful at home/work and I know that is part of it but I don't understand feeling so deprived and just alone with this whole challenge I feel I am a missfit this is crazy and no I am not PMSing for those who might be thinking that.I almost feel deprest.
has anyone else felt this way in the begining.
Cheri
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 06:49 PM
What was your eating like before you started your challenge? Also, are you trying to do low carb?
Body for Life Forum Message by Cheri (78 posts) at 06:58 PM
I pretty much ate clean most of the time .No junk food or fast food maybe Pizza once in a while or something sweet but pretty healthy most of the time.
cheri
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 07:04 PM
It doesn't sound like you are having a shock to a big change in your diet then.
I have some days when I just want to crawl into a hole and disappear forever. Then, the next day I am back to my normal self.
Hang in there, it will get better!
Body for Life Forum Message by Cheri (78 posts) at 07:13 PM
Yea I think it has more to do with everything around me falling apart and things hitting us hard in the bank account.Itis so much to deal with and than tothink about what to eat and when to workout with NO support from the hubby makes it really hard.
cheri
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (24 posts) at 07:16 PM
I can feel that! My husband just got a job yesterday after over a month of unemployment. And a few minutes ago, he was talking about marshmallows and chocolate. How's that for support?
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (483 posts) at 07:20 PM
Cheri...it ALWAYS has a way of working itself out. Take care of you and everything else will fall in place. You have little control over the other things happening. This is the ONE thing for which you have complete control.
You're gonna do great.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (344 posts) at 07:54 PM
Here's a thought...NOT eating right or NOT working out isn't going to improve any of those other things that are not perfect in your life right now.
Doing something that is THIS good for you can only BE GOOD FOR YOU. In every sense of the word. Remember that Serenity Prayer - God give me the strength and wisdom one. (Come on some help me here remembering that one.) Basically, control the things you can and let go of the things you can't. (Leave those things up to God to handle)
You'll do fine. Don't give up. Just keep plugging along. One day at a time.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1308 posts) at 07:58 PM
Hang In There!!! Everything has a way of working out!!! You Can Do This!!!! I wish you all the very best!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Lese (7 posts) at 08:00 PM
I agree with Jennifer A. I felt the same way yesterday. But I remembered what the BFL journal said one day (if you don't have one you should get one). To paraphrase becsause I don't have the book here...it is doing "it" when you don't want to that makes you stronger. Yesterday I didn't get home until 8:55 and wasn't going to go to the gym. I thought about that statement and went anyway. Guess what? I have been on a high all day from over coming myself! It makes it easier to deal with the other things if you are in control of SOMEthing!
You can do it!
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1686 posts) at 09:30 PM
I was going to jump right in but Dang! the previous replies pretty much covered the bases!
I will add that NOT doing BFL will only add to your stress! Of course, it'll take a couple of weeks or so to get the routine established so that it won't seem overwhelming.
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (8 posts) at 08:29 PM
Anyone going through the challenge and has RA? Any positive comments on that subject would be great. i need to gather some support and encourgement for a family member going through the bfl and RA?
thank you Rochelle
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (228 posts) at 09:06 PM
Ok all u moms:
OBVIOUSLY you can tell by my picture that I have quite the baby fat left over! I gained 80lbs with him and it shows. (oh lots of stretch marks too) Anyhow, I had a c-section and now I call what I have a "mudslide" :-) How easy will it be or is it even possible to lose this. Will it turn into stretched skin when I lose the fat that is making it bulge?
Either way, Im not giving up, It just doesnt look very good lol.
Any input would be great!
xoxo
Karen
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (228 posts) at 09:07 PM
I meant will it turn into excess skin not stretched...
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (954 posts) at 09:34 PM
I hear ya!! Well, I don't have the c-section scar but I have TONS of stretch marks! I have heard(HOPE to find out for myself soon!) That if you lose the weight slowly and properly, it helps reduce skin sag because the skin has time to shrink with your body. However, I can't say thats true for the stretchmark area. So far, the stretchmarks and the skin around them have shrunk, but I have a ways to go to see how far down it goes. I'l keep you posted!
Body for Life Forum Message by 4achange (33 posts) at 09:49 PM
check out www.buffmother.com...she has led me to believe that as long as you are lifting weights and doing...well, basically BFL, the skin will tighten and you can look awesome again...I need the hope! My husband's mom (a nurse) has told me I can never look like I did before kids and I'm ready to prove her wrong.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (374 posts) at 09:59 PM
Stretch marks can be inherited. They do not go away some girls do not get them. Girls on both sides of my family had them and so do I. I do have some stretched skin that looks lose when I sit down. It isn't that bad though I can still wear a bikini.
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (8 posts) at 11:58 PM
Sorry to be so negative team, but I am just not liking the thickness of the shake. i am a small frmae woman. Do I use the entire packet?
he talks about portions, so a man and a woman totally differnt in size, does that mean I should use half the packet?
Then I don't have to drink as much :)
Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (8 posts) at 11:58 PM
sorry to be so negative, just my opinion
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 09:15 AM
Newbie here too. Almost a week and doing good. My boyfriend though, doesn't eat the best, but I am not and haven't been eating the junk he brings into the house. Surprisingly the will power is coming back.
Body for Life Forum Message by Jitter2001 (65 posts) at 09:22 AM
Way to go Heavyweight... I wish my will power would come back. My wife is on the other end of the scale from me... She is pretty skinny and needs to gain weight for health reasons and it is a struggle for me because her doctors tell her to keep the cabinets full of weight gaining (junk) food. I really have to dig deep and find that will power that I had when this challenge was new and just do it! Keep up the good work Heavyweight, I'm confident you can make it happen!
-Ed-
Body for Life Forum Message by heavyweight (31 posts) at 10:57 AM
Thanks Ed! :) I wish my boyfriend would cut back on the junk (just like me, he's the heaviest he's even been too, but that doens't bother me, just worry about his health).
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 01:48 PM
Welcome everyone, nice to have you aboard!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 01:54 PM
I got in here just before the new year, but my challenge doesn't start till Monday, so I guess I can be counted in with this :D
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (515 posts) at 02:08 PM
Welcome aboard, everyone! 2006 is our year!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1308 posts) at 02:13 PM
Welcome to all the newcomers!!!! I wish you all the best!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1062 posts) at 02:43 PM
Wohooooo more people changing there lives!!!! So Awesome to see all the new people! WELCOME!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (150 posts) at 03:13 PM
Welcome everyone. 2006 is our year and we are taking no prisoners!!!!!!!! Take it one day at a time and you'll make it.
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (768 posts) at 03:47 PM
Welcome to the family everyone!!!!!!!!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (491 posts) at 04:29 PM
Welcome Newbies,
Now drop and give me 20!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1566 posts) at 02:01 PM
If you really pushed yourself hard your legs can be sore for a week or so, BUT DO NOT LET UP!!!! your body will adjust to the trauma you're putting it through and in a few weeks you'll be saying to yourself "hey why dosen't it hurt anymore? am I not pushing hard enough?" Trust me every time I need to get up or down right now it's quite a process. If my fiance even so much as touches my leg, well she knows not to now lol. Wait until you bump into something ouch that REALLY hurts. Lots of whey protien and rest and if you can afford it betagen and glutamine all assist in the recovery process.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 02:37 PM
when I began challenge 2 Monday---I thought, I don't need to worry---I've been working out---I won't be sore this time around like before
YEAH---RIGHT, this morning was the worst so far this week; I look at it as a good thing though, I'm working new muscle groups OR I'm working them better than before. Either way, it's a plus
I use creatine.........and ibuprophen
;)
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (258 posts) at 02:43 PM
Dave are you taking Betagen? I know it helps me recover from a workout and it lessens the soreness! By the way I'm 42.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 02:49 PM
I forgot to add
when all else fails
Icy Hot
Bengay
etc
etc
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (150 posts) at 03:21 PM
Any age.....any gender.....no matter the experience. If you are hitting your tens........you'll hurt. Now, the hurt may decrease in intensity and length of time as you become more seasoned, but you'll hurt. And that hurt makes me smile.
Keep at it, it gets better. Especially when you see and feel the results.
Tonya
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (954 posts) at 03:45 PM
Its my day 2 after my first good LBWO in a long time, and I am DYING! I would be fine if I didnt have to sit, stand, or run to the phone (missed some calls today! LOL) And why the heck do I seem to keep dropping things?? I have to keep bending down to pick things up!!! The kids are sick of me saying "honey could you get that for me??" They're looking at me like Im insane "Mom, its right by your foot!"
Don't worry, it'll get better! Shred those muscles, baby!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 03:59 PM
LOL Jamber...that has happened to me too for the past two days after my LBWO I have dropped EVERYTHING...some stuff is still on the ground where I dropped it, just kicked it out of the way!
Too funny! Gotta love this stuff!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (491 posts) at 04:27 PM
Remember this pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As long as you continue to workout, the pain is not nearly as bad, but if you constantly stop and restart your program you will have to go through the initial pain all over again.
Body for Life Forum Message by davemogate (6 posts) at 10:41 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by davemogate (6 posts) at 10:42 PM
thanks for the advice guys i really appreciate it. heet epsom salts and tylenol are all good dave
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 08:01 AM
You said you wanted me to keep you in line
Body for Life Forum Message by nutz (132 posts) at 08:08 AM
Way to go fellas. I think having a partner in this thing will yield great results for both of you.
Body for Life Forum Message by David870 (7 posts) at 08:36 AM
Having a trainer partner in the process is going to help big time. It makes you accountable and doesn't let you slack off and just give up.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 08:41 AM
nutz, I'm totally with ya! David and I are both the type that don't like to let someone down. So now, we're harnessing that to keep our own butts in shape :D
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (163 posts) at 10:12 AM
Are you new to lifting weights? If you are, you may not be familiar with something called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). This is the natural reaction of your body to starting an intense lifting program.
Since the goal of resistance training is to break muscle down in order to build it back up. Since you are actually tearing the muscle to do this, it's gonna hurt AFTER you work out. :)
If you are brand spankin new I suggest the following- start your intervals at the lowest possible weight, and then move up using the smallest interval available to you the first week. How much you lift isn't important, it's how you lift it. Don't worry, you will be able to move to heavier weights soon. :)
After your workout, stretch. It's going to help with lactic acid build up. I am also a huge advocate of ice. My leg workouts regularly trash the heck out of my legs. I've gotten in the habit of icing my legs during the day after my workout. This speeds my recovery, and frankly I feel better.
If you are using suppliments, I strongly suggest using a suppliment with HMB which has been proven to aid in reducing DOMS and speeding recovery. Betagen from EAS is a great source.
Finally, remember that your intensity levels will vary day to day, workout to workout. So if your next workout is less intense than "normal" due to muscle soreness, don't stress. Remember your 10 is your max effort for THAT DAY.
Oh! And if you have joint pain, or hear something go snap, crackle, or pop- STOP. Get ice on it, and get to the doctor. Snap, crackle, and pop are not BFL authorized. :) They are possible signs of serious injury.
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (485 posts) at 12:54 AM
You need to change up evry 4th and 5th workout as the book says.
I found that switching between free wieghts and machines helps and alway throw in some shockers with lunges, squats etc.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (61 posts) at 04:53 AM
Personally, I don't like doing the exact same workout twice in a row, but that's just me. Your body CAN get used to a workout, but generally that is if you do the exact same exercises workout after workout.
If you notice yourself not making any gains, then you may need to rethink doing workouts by the book, but if you're still making progress, then you're fine.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (374 posts) at 06:37 AM
I had a trainer tell me the same thing. He said he had many clients that did not get as good results the second time around.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 07:25 AM
I would agree too. I found in challenge 1 that it helped me to switch it up every 3 or 4 weeks.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 09:51 AM
I agree as well! Muscles have amazing memory and it is VERY important to change it up! I am doing challenge 2 and I changed my rep range from 12-10-8-6-12 to 15-12-10-8-15...increased reps to help focus more on burning fat vs. muscle gain
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (559 posts) at 09:59 AM
excellent point Mellie;
this is what I've decided to do for challenge 2. rather than increasing weights I'll increase reps or switch up machines used or types of excersize every three to four weeks.
Body for Life Forum Message by Lindyloo (38 posts) at 10:20 AM
Our bodies have amazing survival and adaptation ability! Your body will find, 'the path of least resistance'. However, no matter how you change it up, you can always challenge yourself. When my body adapts, and I've tried different exercises, I work in a couple minutes high intensitiy cardio between muscle groups to get the blood going and speed up my metabolism. If your trainer thinks your body will become unaffected by your workouts, what suggestions did your trainer have? Are you increasing weight and hitting 10's everytime? I'm sore almost everyday, and yet since I don't want huge muscles, there will be a point I won't let myself increase weights. I'll probably keep switching up the exercises, and add cardio, and increase my reps to hit the 10...like as many as I can do, until failure sort of thing.
Body for Life Forum Message by Lindyloo (38 posts) at 10:20 AM
Our bodies have amazing survival and adaptation ability! Your body will find, 'the path of least resistance'. However, no matter how you change it up, you can always challenge yourself. When my body adapts, and I've tried different exercises, I work in a couple minutes high intensitiy cardio between muscle groups to get the blood going and speed up my metabolism. If your trainer thinks your body will become unaffected by your workouts, what suggestions did your trainer have? Are you increasing weight and hitting 10's everytime? I'm sore almost everyday, and yet since I don't want huge muscles, there will be a point I won't let myself increase weights. I'll probably keep switching up the exercises, and add cardio, and increase my reps to hit the 10...like as many as I can do, until failure sort of thing.
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (347 posts) at 11:00 AM
I rotate 3 UBWO's and 3 LBWO's to keep things fresh. I try to vary upper, mid and lower chest; front, side, and rear laterals, etc. I then re-vamp the 6 workouts between challenges... and I stay sore from week to week (and I'm finishing my 5th challenge). I like to keep my muscles guessing.
Body for Life Forum Message by Mellie (628 posts) at 03:03 PM
gbfan, you have done a fantastic job, I just checked out your profile! I like the bottom/front pic showing all pics side by side! GREAT job!
Body for Life Forum Message by GetNFit (768 posts) at 03:13 PM
He is absolutely true! But dont fear...this still doesnt mean you need a personal trainer, it just means you need to change exercises. Instead of doing a bench press do flys. Instead of doing chest first, do your back first. All this is doing is tricking your body, making it think you are doing something really big and different. It's amazing the difference you will see and feel when you switch up your routine.
So switch it up and have some fun!!!
Keep Pump'n
Robin
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (374 posts) at 07:29 AM
I love cottage cheese but to change it up I add some salsa put it in a half wheat pita and bake.
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