Did you hear about the new CD called Constipation? It didn't come out yet!
Body for Life Forum Message by starbound25 (47 posts) at 01:48 PM
I used ground or milled flax seed all the time, I put it on cereal, yogurt, salad, mix it in salad dressing, mix it w/hamburger, protein shakes, on top of veggies, it has a very very mild nutty flavor, I'll put it on almost anything haha
I also take supliments of flax seed oil
flax seed is one of the best things you can get into your body
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (273 posts) at 11:19 AM
When you get sore like that it is called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).The pain of DOMS is said to occur within the first 24 to 48 hours following exercise. Peak intensity of discomfort occurs somewhere between 24 to 72 hours following exercise. The soreness usually subsides within 7 to 10 days after the initial damage has occurred.
Of the three types of muscle in our bodies, cardiac(heart muscle), smooth (which lines our blood vessels) and skeletal (which is attached to our skeletons, for example, you’re biceps muscle) , DOMS effects only skeletal muscle. Whats more, DOMS can occur in any skeletal muscle in the body and can occur regardless of the persons fitness level.
DOMS is not caused by lactic acid in the muscle. Lactic acid is a by product of burning sugars for energy duiring intense physical exercise. Within an hour after exercise, most, if not all, of the lactic acid produced in the muscles is removed and degraded. This misconception of lactic acid and DOMS probably got started by that fact that lactic acid is in fact produced in the muscles during intense exercise and does cause muscles to fatigue. The key point to remember is that muscle fatigue and DOMS are two different processes and just because they sometimes seem to go hand in hand, they are not related in any way.
DOMS does not result in any long term damage to muscle. This makes sense; if it did, we would expect to see great declines in the abilities of professional athletes during the course of their careers.
Studies have shown that the vast majority of damage associated with DOMS is attributed to eccentric muscle contractions, in which the muscle fibers are lengthened as force is applied to them. Eccentric muscle contractions occur, for example, when you run downhill, or as you are lower a weight (such as during a squat or an arm curl).
Body for Life Forum Message by rema (1 posts) at 12:27 PM
What an explanation, ocpanther65. I give you the honoric doctor title :). Now we know where is a Sport Medicine Graduated to ask our doubts.
Good luck with your challenge.
Body for Life Forum Message by GlennH (71 posts) at 04:43 PM
Ok, I was getting a little bored doing my normal lower body and ab routine, so I decided to buy a couple different sized balance balls and give that a shot. WOW, what a way to shake up your resistance routine! Not only can you really get a good workout using one of these, but you will use muscles you don't use on a normal crunch routine on the floor or a lower body workout using your bench. It really takes coordination and balance to a new level too. If you haven't given the balance ball a try, I highly reccommend it. Your abs, glutes, obliques,quads and hams will thank you for it. Well maybe not tomorrow..... :-).
Body for Life Forum Message by Emi (3 posts) at 11:45 PM
Hi guys
Just wondering if any of you had an eating disorder and has overcome it by following BFL?
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (273 posts) at 10:44 AM
Udo Erasmus's site is completely biased so he can market his own ideas. Only look at unbiased sources such as Scientific Journal. Reader beware of the crap you find online.
Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (35 posts) at 10:26 PM
I am posting a recipe right now. I would like a cookbook too, so please let us know when we can get one. I will pray for your sister. Prayer is a powerful weapon!!!
:o)
Kathy
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (759 posts) at 11:17 PM
Recipes posted.
Everyone do your share!
They are up to 75 recipes and the goal is 500 by mid February!
COME ON! any kind of recipe.
It is very easy and quick.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Ursula (645 posts) at 05:43 AM
Thanks and big hugs
Urs
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (21 posts) at 09:25 AM
My husband is a graphic designer and well its been mac for us since college. You made a good choice.
Body for Life Forum Message by guitargoddess (139 posts) at 01:10 AM
I'm Loving it. We've had about 3 snow falls and none of them were bad. Usually it snow's and every one and everything is shut down or sliding around. Now maybe if I was in grade school I would be very upset by now but this is going my way. Mayb I don't have to move to Florida lol. It was 60 degree's on Thursday and snowed friday and suppose to be 50 today. Like they say if you don't like the weather in St. Louis just wait an hour.
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 01:14 AM
GuitarGoddes, you must live near the city! I didn't enjoy today in St. Louis at all! lol...just check out my blog if you're bored.
And where have you been anyway? Haven't seen you here for a while...glad you're back!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (557 posts) at 09:38 AM
Im experiencing my 1st Phoenix winter...and LOVING IT!!!
We are at 89 days without rain, afternoon temps avg. around 79 and beautiful. (Still dont like the cold mornings though)
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (104 posts) at 09:48 AM
Um, my whole state is on fire. It's from 55-75 degrees, windy and NO RAIN. We actually got a little snowfall, but that didn't do squat, as it was 65 the day after the snow--WHAT?!
Anyway, keep your fingers crossed that the field behind my new house doesn't go up in flames.
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (293 posts) at 12:41 PM
World ending? Nope. Go read the "Left Behind" book series for those two author's view of the world end events.
Just unusual weather patterns, part of Mother Nature's cycle. As for global warming, if you believe in that, just wait until China gets it's growth going at full-speed.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 07:13 AM
I'm really sorry about that post. I should not have said anything, since I was very sick and already cranky! I think I'm somewhat emotionally attached to the book, even with all its flaws, because reading it was what kicked me into FINALLY doing a full Challenge. I got a lot out of her message about how the very long menopausal process screws with women's bodies. But I agree that her content on the food and training plan is light, and so I followed Bill's plan to a T.
I think before she wrote that book (BFL for Women), she had an established relationship with Discovery, so this seems like an enhancement of business...for both of them!
I don't get cable, so let me know what you think about the show.
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (526 posts) at 08:43 AM
Which mall Hot Body?
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 08:17 PM
Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Hey, if you're coming down, PM me - it'd be great to meet!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (526 posts) at 08:20 PM
Ok but WHEN!??
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (251 posts) at 09:09 PM
I wish you ladies would quit picking on Dr. Pique. After all, had she not written Body for Life for Women, I would have kept bingeing on chocolate and all the while would have thought it was just because I was a pig. NOW, I realize that all along I was post-menopausal and those raging hormones were just doing it to me. And, thanks to her, it's o.k. now for me to shed a few tears in the gym when I fail to hit a personal best on the donkey calf machine. I haven't started wearing eye makeup yet, but it could happen!
Sincerely, Your sensitive sidekick, Mike
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (807 posts) at 04:47 AM
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 07:21 AM
I'm thinking that they could be used by our Tracker buddies in mini-challenges at their schools! Get one of them to say things like, "Mmmmm. Cobbler sounds good right now."
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (557 posts) at 09:31 AM
hahahahaha too funny..reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where the chicks belly "talked" in her sleep
"Helllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooooooo"
Hahahahahaha
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (235 posts) at 10:22 AM
BAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA! That's funny and scary all at the same time!
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (43 posts) at 12:11 PM
OK SO IM REALLY BORED SOMEONE TELL ME A JOKE OR SOMETHING
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (293 posts) at 12:14 PM
We all get heavier as we get older because there's a lot more information in our heads.
So I'm not fat, I'm just really intelligent and my head couldn't hold any more so it started
filling up the rest of me!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (235 posts) at 12:14 PM
Did you hear about the new CD called Constipation?
It didn't come out yet!
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (43 posts) at 12:16 PM
LOL, thanks yall. Now if i can just find something to pass the next hour or soo
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 12:37 PM
Well as most of you know, I will be retiring from the Navy in 2007 and I have some goals of paying off 4 major bills before then and putting $10,000 in the bank for the purchase of my home..."Wherever that may be"
and that means either I would have to do without something, to pay them off, win the lottery or money fall from the heavens, well it just about did.
My best friend here in Hawaii lives down the road from me and her and the family are moving to Washington, I hate to see them go, she is my BF,,, but the Navy can send you all over the world, With that being said, the are going to try and sale their house quickly so they can concentrate on buying a house up there, well where are they staying?? " WITH ME!" With mom gone, my friend and her husband can have her room, and the boys can have Cameron's room, heck he sleeps with me anyway! lol! And we still have plenty of room to spare! And of course, all I expected them to pay was for their groceries and some for utilities, family of 4 will defintely cause it to go up~ but you know they are going to pay over 1/2 of my rent each month and buy groceries! So with that extra money, I can pay off the bills earlier than planned, save a little more than expected and retire ON TIME!
See everything works out~ :)-
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (293 posts) at 01:02 PM
God is amazing. During my company's Holiday work shut down, I finally told our Associate Pastor about our financial struggles (1st mortgage, 2nd mortgage, and two other 1st mortgages on two investment homes we bought, plus high credit card, vehicles breaking down, inability to sell the one finished and on the market investment home, etc.). He said he would pray for us. Guess what? The 1st day back to work, 4 days after I told him of our struggles and stressful Christmas had been this year due to finances, I received a phone call from our Realtor saying we had a legit offer. We countered, the buyers accpeted, and we close on Jan. 23. Coincidence? In the past I would have said yes, coincidence. And I would have been wrong. It is God. After being on the market for approx. 65 days in a hot real estate market here, why else would I have 6 Realtors show the house after January 1st when there had been ZERO showings after the 1st two weeks, from just before Halloween? God is amazing. It is nice to hear he is helping you, Udenia. I pray for you a lot.
Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (40 posts) at 01:39 PM
I always believe that when we give off positive waves in life that the positive waves "generosity" and "good fortune" find their way back to us twice fold! Selfless deeds of good fortune came back to you!
Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (40 posts) at 01:49 PM
My boss gave everyone in the company $4,000 bonus this year, me being new to the company didn't expect a penny. I was suprised when he handed me $2000 in cash thanking me for my dedication and good fortune. My older sister is struggling financially with a 12 year career. The hospital she works for is going bankrupt and is trying it's best to "NOT". She is afraid to go look for another job in fear of losing her job if they recover. She also fears having to start over with another job in a small town. She has given up all the luxuries of life, phone, cell, cable, etc...just necessities. HOWEVER, she is making sure she makes enough to put her son through art school. When my boss gave me this money, I totally needed it. I am dirt poor and live from month to month! Instantly I knew I was going to give it to my sister. I still have to send it..but it will help her get out of the red, even if it's just for a month or two! My reward...knowing my sister has help. a side note story: My boss and I were talking about his new hi-tech 35 mm digital camera he bought (he's a millionaire). He knows that I love photography as well and that I have been checking ebay for a used 35 mm. He asked if I was going to use my bonus to finally buy one. I told him my intentions for the money and by the time the conversation was over he promised me his old camera and all it's lenses free of charge. Everything works in a full circle when hearts are open and generosity is above our own wants and needs!
Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (40 posts) at 01:56 PM
I am listening to a boxed 6- CD set called "The Dynamic Power of Deliberate Creation" Dr. Anthony. I am on my 2nd CD since Monday and I see life so differently. Between it and BFL, my entire life is totally coming into place. I am back in a marriage that almost failed (6 month seperation). I am only 35 and feel that I found the importance of life at an early time in my life. If I wouldn't have opened my eyes, I don't know how long it would take me to see that life is far too valuable to put pride and egos above what is important! This CD set focuses on that. I also suggest "Your best life now" by Joel Osteen. GREAT BOOK!
Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (40 posts) at 01:58 PM
PS: Udenia...sorry, I got up on a soap box and forgot the purpose of posting - Congrats on your news! That is wonderful! Best of luck with your arrangements! Happy Retirement!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 02:23 PM
All of your stories are so inspirational, caught myself getting teary eyed over it. Well I need to take advantage of my son taking his nap and get to my studies or I never will!
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (199 posts) at 08:34 PM
Hey everyone, today myself and Laurie went to the BFL Expo here in Denver anjd had such a great time. We got a chance to talk to Cheryl, her sister, and Porter. All of them are such fabulous people. I can't say enough good things about them all. We also chatted a bit with Tracie Jeffries, and Ken Young. Mojo was a blast to meet, and I could've stayed all day and talked to her, she is hilarious :) It's always fun to meet tracker friends! Anyhow, I posted pic's on my profile, so take a look...
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (759 posts) at 08:39 PM
I looked. How fun!
Very jealous sitting over here all stinky after a good HIIT.
I am thinking the EXPO and Cruise might have to make it on my list for next year.
I have friends in Denver. Dual purpose trips are always the best. And who knows, maybe we will have some more Tracker Friends to cheer on! ;)
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 08:42 PM
Thanks for posting these! Everyone looks like they're having SO much fun!! and WOW WOW WOW Cheryl looks GORGEOUS! More inspiration to rock this Challenge!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1072 posts) at 08:48 PM
Yes,
Looks like a lot of fun!
Also totally agree with Hot Body, I think Cheryl looks better than even her final pics! Wow.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 09:05 PM
WOW!!!!! Thanks so much for posting!!! It looks like everyone is having a great time!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:29 PM
OMG!! How fun!! You guys look like you were having an amazing time! And just like everyone else said, Cheryl looks fabulous!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:31 PM
Oh, I have to go look!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 05:02 AM
Exactly how do you cook a sweet potato? I've always wondered...
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (108 posts) at 11:20 AM
Just throw it in the oven at 350. It takes about 45 - 60 minutes. The skin just peels away at that point. So you don't even really have to scrub them or peel them or anything. Just toss them in the oven.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (759 posts) at 12:28 PM
If you cook them covered for about 2 hours, they get even better tasting! (sweet, no need for any butter buds or anything)
Body for Life Forum Message by nikki (100 posts) at 01:07 PM
I boil mine...then mash them with cinnamon and nutmeg...yum!
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 01:31 PM
cool thanks guys...I'll make Framed's recipe this week!
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (108 posts) at 08:07 PM
I was playing with some of the other pancake recipes and they use cottage cheese.
I found that my recipe above can be kind of thin and I've added more oats for a total of 1.5 cup oats. Add a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese to it to balance the carb/protein. (I was really trying to keep them even). You also don't have to have the zest. Enough flavor with the pumpkin pie spices.
So I think this is better....2 cups of egg whites, 1.5 cups of oats, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup of sweet potato and the seasonings as listed above. Someone added baking soda too. I didn't notice any really difference but it might make them fluffier. If so 1/2 teaspoon is probably enough.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (759 posts) at 11:44 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (251 posts) at 12:18 PM
Personally, I think it's a great product. The protein is soy, which is not the best source for men, but for that last "meal of the day" I like it to take it with just a bit of carb. Netrition.com had it on sale really cheap last time I looked. Buying it by the case is really the best buy. I like both the chocolate and vanilla.
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (104 posts) at 09:37 AM
I took my cookbook to work to show a friend and walked off and left it there. My husband is about to mutiny if I make him egg whites for breakfast again. Can someone look up the recipes for the french toast and for the golden pancakes and give them to me? PLEEEEEASE?!
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:51 AM
hang on just one sec
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:59 AM
Golden pancakes-
1c uncooked oats
6 egg whites
1c FF cottage cheese
1/4tsp vanilla extract
1/4tsp ground cinnamon
2 packets splenda
1/2c sugar free maple syrup
1/4c mixed berries??
in a blender combine oats, egg whites, cottage cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and splenda. BLend for 1 min or until smooth.
Poor onto heated skillet 1/4c at a time. Cook until bubbly on top and dry around the edges, about 3min. Flip and brown the other side. Top with maple syrup and berries?? ENJOY!
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (104 posts) at 10:00 AM
THANK YOU!! My hero . . .
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 10:04 AM
french toast-
3tbsp. vanilla myplex lite or vanilla protein powder
1/2 egg substitute
1/4tsp. cinnamon
2 slices WW bread
1/4c sugar free maple syrup
lightly coat skillet with butter flavored cooking spray.
Place prtein powder in a pie plate and slowly add egg substitute while stirring with a fork until smooth. sprinkle cinnamon on top of batter. Dip bread in batter and let soak up for 10sec. Turn over the bread and repeat. Place in skillet and cook for 2-3min on each side or until golden brown. Top with sugar free maple syrup and enjoy!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (104 posts) at 10:06 AM
BEAUTIFUL!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (759 posts) at 12:26 PM
Anyone use them?
I went out to eat for Breakfast this AM. Got a 3 egg omlet made with egg beaters with spinach, tomatoe's and turkey. It was great tasting.
I also had a plain half piece of whole wheat toast. And water.
Did I stay on track?
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (282 posts) at 01:57 PM
OH MY I LOOOOVE EGG BEATERS! Quite pricey, but sooo good for you and high in protein! I eat them daily. sounds like a great meal to me!
good job tc!
Body for Life Forum Message by Paul (15 posts) at 02:00 PM
I like to buy EggStarts from Costco. They are less exensive in the long run and also taste good.
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 02:13 PM
Egg Beaters are one of my favorites! I use the Southwestern Style every day! I don't think I'll ever get tired of them!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by FatLady (3 posts) at 03:25 PM
I don't really like Egg Beaters I would rather have 1 egg and 2 egg whites
Body for Life Forum Message by FatLady (3 posts) at 03:25 PM
I don't really like Egg Beaters I would rather have 1 egg and 2 egg whites
Body for Life Forum Message by CorvetteJim1947 (5 posts) at 04:25 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by CorvetteJim1947 (5 posts) at 04:26 PM
I put eggbeaters in my power shakes--half a carton of eggbeaters, pure protein powder, blueberries, ice, and water. Blend and drink. Jim.
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (123 posts) at 05:36 PM
are they sold in canada??
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 06:59 PM
I really love Egg Beaters!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (104 posts) at 07:37 PM
I used to use Egg Beaters for convenience and because I felt guilty throwing away my yolks--you know, wasting food and all that. But then I felt MORE guilty throwing away my money. Now I just toss the yolks in the disposal and have scrambled egg whites and have gotten to prefer them to Egg Beaters.
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (12 posts) at 08:33 PM
I'm with you Nicabod. I just can't see spending that much money when I can get 3 or 4 x the amount with 18 eggs for at least 1/2 the price. I have never felt guilty throwing the yolks away, but seems everyone else gets a bit upset about it. LOL Oh well. Rock on everyone!
Body for Life Forum Message by thudson2000 (82 posts) at 08:36 PM
ForestTech,
I have noticed that they have all of a sudden shown up on the shelves here in Ontario, where we only had nutriegg before. About the same price, but they have flavored kinds.
Tracy
Body for Life Forum Message by Northern Belle (103 posts) at 08:54 AM
Here is an easy one when walking around the house... walk partway on your toes, then the rest of the way on your heels. Be sure to flex your calves.
Body for Life Forum Message by MelJ113074 (11 posts) at 06:33 AM
What I do for cardio is 20 min on the treadmill. I walk the first 2 min at 3.0 and then my interval levels 3.5,4.0,4.5,5.0 and 5.5 for my "10". Then I do a 5 min cooldown.
Also I hate doing 4.0 on the treadmill (I don't know why but it hurts the muscle on the outside of my lower leg) so I think this week I'll do 2 min of 4.5 and skip 4.0. Then next week if I feel up to the challenge I may do 3.5,4.5,5.0,5.5 and 6.0 for my "10".
Let me know if I'm on the right track here and what you do on the treadmill.
Melissa
Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (30 posts) at 06:46 AM
You seem to be on the right track, or at least have the principles behind the HIIT correct. It's hard to say if your levels are right really as we all have our own intensity levels determined by our general level of fitness.
That's the beauty of this program. Your level 10 is your level 10, so if you're giving it 100% effort and not being able to give one more minute at that setting, then you're doing fine.
So if 5.5 is your "10" for now, then that's great! Just remember your aim is to increase it each session and not get stuck in the comfort zone. Good luck for next time!
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (108 posts) at 07:27 PM
Melissa, you may enjoy increasing the incline instead of the speed sometimes. When I increase the incline I really feel the work on the back of my legs and my glutes.
It's great to mix it up. Go for speed one time and then go for the steadily increasing climb.
I also like to do all workouts at level 2 incline at the minimum. Then when I run outside in a flat area it feels so easy. And the hills don't kill me.
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (21 posts) at 08:47 AM
It would be really helpful for me if some other women who use dumbells could tell me what they are doing for legs. What exercise and how much weight? - Specifically Quads and Hams. Thank You.
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (56 posts) at 09:44 AM
Quads-You can do squats...but I find I can't hold enough weight so I have to use a barbell.
Hamstrings-walking lunges. These are great for toning the behind and hams.
Look in the Body for Life book in the back at the exercises and there should be some examples.
Good Luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:50 AM
Try one leg lunges. Just place your back foot on a bench or couch or something of that height and then do your lunge. Make sure your front knee does not go over your toe!! If you need to step out further then do it so you don't put any more strain on the knee. These are KILLER!! You may not be able to use any weight the first few times.
For hamstrings I do straight-leg deadlift. Take a dumbbell or barbell and bend at the waist with knees slightly bent and keep the weight as close to your shins as possible, even touching them is best. And then stand back up keeping the weight as close to your shins as possible. You want to make sure you keep your back straight at all times to get the full affect on your hams. HTH!!
SHelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (104 posts) at 10:05 AM
shkelly, I also do the bench lunges and the deadlift. Bench lunges are the DEVIL
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (21 posts) at 10:51 AM
At my max I can do lunges holding 25lb dumbells do I keep it that high - decrease - increase? I don't want HUGE legs!!
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (21 posts) at 10:52 AM
I guess my question is not what exersises but rather how much weight?
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2411 posts) at 11:08 AM
You wont get huge legs from 50 lbs.
I can squat 160 and leg press 260-300 on a good day - been doing this for over a year now, and NO big legs.
That's just a myth. Work them as HARD as you can.
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (21 posts) at 11:14 AM
Thanks, perhaps I should even move from doing dumbells to barbell?
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (124 posts) at 11:43 AM
On lower body days I love using the swissball for my final 12 after my full sets of lunges. This one kills my butt and hamstrings...
Lie on the floor with your legs fully extended and feet on top of the swissball (feet slightly closer together than shoulder width). Draw in your abs (you want them strongly braced for this), and squeeze your butt as you use your legs to lift your hips up off the floor. You're looking for a straight line from shoulder to feet here. Slowly lower. Once you've got that going try lifting and holding at the top, keep hips held high, and bend knees as you roll the ball in towards your butt. Roll it back out, then slowly lower.
I probably haven't explained this very well, but if you can find the right technique with this then you should be shaking and your muscles screaming for mercy by the end of the 12.
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 11:48 AM
Morpho -
You can go to the barbell, but you can get a great workout from the dumbells too. For my Quads, I do Dumbell Squats or One Leg Dumbbell Squats, then for the last 12 I move to the Barbell for more squats. The weights in each hand are 5,10,15,20. When doing these, focus on form and really squatting, while keeping your back straight. Go slowly, especially when coming back up.
For hammy's, I do Standing Dead Lifts or One Leg Standing Dead Lifts, followed by One Leg Lunges. The weights I use are in the same increments as above. Again...focus on proper form and slow movements.
Try alternating between the dumbbells and barbells every few weeks, and you will find different muscles will be sore even though you are doing the same excercises.
Give this a try, and let us know if you FEEL it!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (21 posts) at 12:39 PM
My next LBW is on Monday - I will try it and post how I am feeling after...and the next day. Maybe that is what my problem has been, my form may be off. My gym use to have the weights in a different room (with mirrors) so it was nice to see myself and how my form was. The room they are in now does not have mirrors. Maybe I will just take the weights out over to where the mirrors are. I started doing this for my back workout (makes a huge difference when I am going slow and steady and seeing my form!) Thank you so much for all the feedback!
Morpho
Body for Life Forum Message by daisy23 (63 posts) at 03:34 PM
Here are some that haven’t been mentioned:
These are techno/dance songs that have a GREAT beat, especially for cardio.
Wise Guys: Start the Commotion
Fatboy Slim: Rockafella Skank, Magic Carpet Ride, Cotton Eye Joe, Praise You, Ooh La La,
Beastie Boys: Brass Monkey, Body Movin’
Chemical Brothers: Block Rockin’ Beats
Crystal Method – Gone in 60 Seconds Mega Mix
Apollo Four Forty (from Gone in 60 Seconds) – Stop the Rock
Dirty Vegas – Days Go By
Darude – Sandstorm
Here are some early 90’s songs that are up tempo:
Snap: I’ve Got the Power
Technotronic – Get up, Pump up the Jam
C+C Music Factory – Pump Up the Volume, Everybody Dance Now, Things that Make you Go Hmmm
Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation, Black Cat
I’ve also found some GREAT cardio mixes by searching for “cardio mix” or “dance mix” if you download songs.
Body for Life Forum Message by daisy23 (63 posts) at 03:45 PM
Ok here are some more I came across:
Ciara: Goodies, One Two Step
Chris Brown – Run It
Outkast – B.O.B
NERD – Rockstar (clean)
504 Boyz ft. Timberland – Wobble, Wobble (remix)
One Block Radius (similar to Outkast) – Black Mercedes
Notorious BIG – Lean Back (remix)
Aaliyah – Are you that Somebody?, Try Again
Mariah Carey – It’s Like That (club remix), To the Floor (ft Nelly)
Blaque- 808 (remix), I’m Good
Ok, I’ll see what else I can find on my IPod that hasn’t been mentioned
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (21 posts) at 04:34 PM
On my shuffle I have:
The Crystal Method
Death Cab for Cutie
The Postal Service
Rusted Root
The Doors
Body for Life Forum Message by BGrego (5 posts) at 07:01 PM
I'm afraid to list mine, I think most of you would read it and look like a dear in head lights. Lets see what's on my MP3 shuffle...
Start with the ones you should know:
Nirvana.
Smashing Pumpkins .
Avenged Sevenfold.
AudioSlave.
My Chemical Romance.
Breaking Benjamin.
Korn.
Now the ones you might not know:
Atreyu.
Aiden.
Armor For Sleep.
Lamb of God.
Meshugga.
Finch.
A Static Lullaby.
UnderOath.
Bad Religion.
As you can see I enjoy hard, heavy, rock and roll..It keeps me running and lifting!!
Body for Life Forum Message by bayzhk (7 posts) at 08:13 PM
So many good suggestions.. here are a few more:
Simply the best - Tina Turner
Pride (in the name of love) - U2
Reach up( for the sunrise) - Duran Duran..anything by Duran Duran (I love the 80's!!)
Flashdance - Irene Cara, Fame - Irene Cara as well I think
Jump around - house of pain
Tubthumping - chumbawumba
Things can only get better - D-ream
The only way is up - Yazz
Im still standing and Don't let the sun go down on me - Elton John
Sunchyme - Dario G.....
think I need to make a new playlist based on this thread alone!!
Body for Life Forum Message by FitnessGal4Life (23 posts) at 10:19 PM
I've been looking over this thread for so long that Tracker logged me out!!!
What a great thread, my MP3 player won't know what hit it!
More ideas? (I can't think of anything that's NOT been mentioned!!)
Meredith Brookes - Bitch
Avril Lavigne - So Much For my Happy Ending
Cheap Trick - I want you to love me
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Some where over the rainbow (what a wonderful life) ok, it's not rock, but it's a fun song!
James Taylor - Ain't no sunshine when she's gone (is this James taylor??)
Joan Jett - I hate myself for loving you or I love Rock and Roll
Limp Bizkit - My Way
Metallica - Fuel
Nickelback - Hero
Hole - Take Everything
I'll keep looking through my files!
Body for Life Forum Message by daisy23 (63 posts) at 10:36 PM
Hey Fitness Gal, great list.
Bill Withers actually sings "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone"
A couple of others you may like of his are "Lean on Me" and "Use Me"
Body for Life Forum Message by FitnessGal4Life (23 posts) at 10:42 PM
I use Morpheus for downloading (since they haven't been sued yet! LOL)
Madonna - Ray of Light techno mix
Avril Lavingne - Complicated
Other "stuff" I just listen to:
Norah Jones - Don't know why
Putomayo World Blends (good latin, south american, Congo, etc music from around the world) my favorite cd is "Music from the coffee lands"
Dixie Chicks
Cheryl Crow
hmmm... I've seem to have left my cd case at the office...I'll have to share it's contents with you later!
Body for Life Forum Message by balloo (15 posts) at 11:16 PM
she works hard for the money
hit me with you best shot
total eclipse of the heart
your so vain
flashdance
i will survive
physical
ifeel the earth move
bette davis eyes
if you could read my mind
hurts so good
the reflex
bette davis eyes
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (40 posts) at 02:15 PM
She gone from cobblers to cups? uhoh!
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (612 posts) at 08:36 AM
Jeremy, I am keeping my word... 700 thus far.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1591 posts) at 08:57 AM
1050 so far and I've raised over $300.00. Oh and I think the verdict is in on whether this is overtraining at all as well. I did chest, delts and tri's yesterday and ALL of my weights went up, not just some ALL of them :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (123 posts) at 09:58 AM
I have done them everyday... never missed a pushup.. but I haven't been adding them up.. what day this this start?
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1096 posts) at 07:04 AM
I am the biggest ectomorph is me so far
Body for Life Forum Message by mtnbikerchick30 (1 posts) at 08:32 AM
My score is 1.75. I thought I would be a endoomorph but I guess not. I'm way to hard on myself :)
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (21 posts) at 08:41 AM
I scored 1.75 - mesomorph
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:29 AM
2.08 Mesomorph for me baby!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 10:17 AM
My score is 2.08!
Too fun! I did this a while back, but Bobby got mad because I was a Meso, and he was an Endo!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (60 posts) at 08:40 AM
Awesome job Get*!
Hard week for me, but I hung in there. Just had a treadmill run, did hiit for 20 minutes then followed by another 40 moderate. How's everyone else doing and has anyone heard from ScotFarcus? I can't find her profile anymore!?! Even my PM's don't have her listed, did she get deleted? She did so well last week :-(
Keep up the good work guys!
Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (235 posts) at 11:51 AM
I eat them every day. I have some that are fresh and some I've cut up and frozen in baggies so when I want to add a banana to a chocolate protein shake (mmmmmmmmmmmmmm) I have them ready.
And I have had that song in my head since I saw the title of the thread, it's not even Nicabod's fault.
It's fruit, people. Fruit is GOOD for you. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (103 posts) at 12:03 PM
This is seriously the funniest thread I've ever been a part of! It's a good thing though...I mean look at us. We are the ex candy bar, ice cream, fast food junkies having a heated debate about whether or not it's okay to have bananas. And the reason is...because we are all passionate about BFL. That's pretty amazing if you really think about it.
Oh, plus, reading this has really gotten my heart rate up so I can go do my cardio now! =)
Stay Strong!
Chris
P.S. This SHIIT is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S (Gwen Stefani)
P.S.S. And SHIIT is Super High Intensity Interval Training (is that right Young Guns?)
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (251 posts) at 12:30 PM
RIE, your post didn't make any more sense just because you repeated it twice! You might try logic instead of volume if you're trying to convince me I'm wrong. I never said a banana was evil. I never said someone couldn't eat a banana or that would kill their challenge. What I did try to say was that they are not great food for challenges/transformations. If YOU want to eat them, go ahead. As I've always said about bananas, "eat bananas, 100,000 monkeys can't be wrong!" And, as to the person who said no one ever got fat just eating fruits and vegetables, I've never seen anyone who ate just fruits and vegetables. Not only that, but certainly SOME fruits are more likely to cause you to store fat than others, and those are the sugary ones that spike the insulin, which causes the body to store fat. It's not that the food itself is fat, but that the insulin reaction causes fat storage due to the need to lower blood sugar rate. Well, that's the last post for me on this topic--I'm being driven bananas over this!! Fun discussion though.
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 01:37 PM
i love youz guyz. this has all been incredibly entertaining!
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2268 posts) at 02:00 PM
I haven't had one banana today!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 03:00 PM
Oh my! I was curious as to why there were so many posts to a banana thread! Now I know! lol. I really didn't know the banana was so controversial! I have gotten a big kick out of this though! I'm not saying this is right or wrong, but I do throw a banana in my daily menu once or twice a week as my carb. Why? It helps keep my sweet tooth away. I do keep track of all of my calories, fat, carb and protein intake and stay 20%fat 30%carbs and 50% protein. So I'm going to point out that if you are tracking your intake the way I am and staying consistent, I don't see how eating a banana every once in a while would hinder progress. My bananas are being well used and well balanced.
Great outlooks from both sides of the table on this discussion.
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (251 posts) at 04:01 PM
TO SUM IT UP! I would say, "banana o.k., not good, but o.k.. Too much of anything--even bananas--bad. Too much food for long enough=great before photo!
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (19 posts) at 06:23 PM
Amen!
Body for Life Forum Message by Courtney1978 (14 posts) at 11:55 PM
Don't we all love Mike!! He is a wise wise man and I don't know about you guys but I try to always listen.
Bananas are pretty much out for me.
Courtney
Body for Life Forum Message by Courtney1978 (14 posts) at 02:36 PM
thank you for all your posts it really helps when you know people out there really do care. There is no other program/life style out there that compairs to BFL especially when it comes to the family and support.
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (24 posts) at 07:02 PM
I'm the one with anemia - just for the record this is due to a physical condition (female in nature) that I have been living with for 18 months and has nothing - NOTHING - to do with the BFL diet. I just want to make that clear because even with the anemia I've felt better eating the BFL way for the past two weeks than I have for a long time.
Glad to hear that the water made the difference for you RSS - I feel downright puny if I don't drink enough!
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (57 posts) at 11:08 AM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by sixpack (19 posts) at 11:25 AM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by shibox (17 posts) at 07:45 PM
Equally confused! When are we going to see Team 5's fabulous 141.9 points posted with everyone elses?!?!?!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (235 posts) at 01:41 AM
I have three things to say.
Maybe four.
One... YG... no, I can't go, so I must pine away for towel pics here. :P
elaine, don't give up! You will get there! It has taken me a long time, but if you keep going those 12s will fit!
Everyone, thanks! I feel freakin' awesome in these pants and you know I looked GOOD tonight.
And finally....
Man, that cowboy is a good kisser. :D
G'night! (Wait -- is that 5 things???)
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2268 posts) at 05:10 AM
Did you kiss on the doorstep or did you get into the "sleeping bag"?
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 07:17 AM
AH!!!! JUICY!! Jess WORKED those jeans - aw yeah!
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (612 posts) at 08:09 AM
J-Dub, that is wonderful news! You have truly EARNED the accomplishment!
Was there a 5th thing???
Body for Life Forum Message by Dana D (557 posts) at 09:23 AM
Jess you HOTTIE!!!!
Dayummm..new SMALLER pants, a HOT cowboy and great kisses....dont git much betta 'den dat!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (235 posts) at 10:07 AM
Thanks, y'all... I am floating on air right now. (And taking up less space doing it! LOLOLOLOL)
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 10:16 AM
Way To Go Jess!!!! You're a real Hottie Girl!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (235 posts) at 01:09 PM
Thank you, Sylvia! I just looked at your pics, and WOW! You're looking pretty hot yourself! You look YEARS younger than when you started.
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (55 posts) at 01:29 PM
Great job...smaller jeans are the best!
Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1591 posts) at 12:01 AM
yes it gets "used" to it. You'll find that you only need to wake up once or twice during the night to pee instead of 3 or more lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Insanityx3 (119 posts) at 01:21 AM
lmao ummmmmm ok
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (43 posts) at 04:29 AM
insanity-dont make the mistake I did and cut back on water, you will be tired and miserable..... I just fixed the situation yesterday and I am back on top of my world today.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (273 posts) at 10:49 AM
Wow, great job!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (235 posts) at 11:53 AM
I love to see progress photos like this. You look amazing! You obviously worked hard for those 12 weeks and it has paid off. Way to go!
Body for Life Forum Message by Darla (14 posts) at 08:45 AM
Hi Everyone!
Some of you know this, but for those who don't, (it all happened so fast) I went to the Oprah Winfrey Show Thursday! (I took my Mom)
Let me start off by saying this will be a little long and I'm sure you ladies will get more out of it than you men, so feel free to just peruse this if you want to! ha
It was awesome! As I thought it would be!
The show will air Monday, January 16th! THIS Monday! (4:00pm EST)
We also taped an "After Show" that airs on the Oxygen channel They weren't quite sure when that would air. It will be the one with Neil Diamond though. (her website says the after shows air on Friday's @ 7pm EST or Sunday's @ 2pm EST)
We were all waiting in this green room (except it was yellow...ha) and then they called my name and a few others first. As we walked into the studio I saw this balcony behind the stage kind of in the back and it was dark... it was already filled with girls, so I asked the girl that called me if that's where I was going to be and she said "Oh, no honey, we want you in the front row!" YEAH! I was 2 seats away from Oprah! They took a couple of girls that were going to be asking questions back to touch up their make and they looked at me and said "You look great", which leads me to believe that I may wear too much make-up! haha I am so glad that I wasn't on the balcony, because they couldn't even see the show back there in the dark! I was dancing enough for everyone right there in the FRONT ROW! You know I was all prepared to go up on stage and sing "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" with him too!
When Oprah walks out to start the show she holds my hand when she gets to the end of the stage! Samuel L. Jackson was the first guest, and I was so close all I had to do was lean forward and I could have touched him! I was surprised at how small and intimate the studio and stage was! It looks really BIG on t.v., which makes me believe that I may look really BIG on t.v. too! ha
In-between taping Oprah just talked to us. I mean she talked directly to me! She said "Look at my shoes, aren't the great?" I said that they were beautiful and she said "Yeah girl, but they are killing me!" I told her that if she wanted to take them off and give them to me after the show that would be fine with me! She laughed. She probably thought I was a shoe stealing stalker! Ha
Then Neil Diamond came out. That man is 64 years old and is still awesome! The first time I ever saw him I was 18 (many, many moons ago) and he was as good yesterday as he was back then! He came right to the edge of the stage and sang to me, and then he winked at me! HA! A 64 year old man winked at me! HA
At one point they started auctioning off one of Neil's sparkly (god awful yet historical) outfits that he used to wear. Little by little they would add things, a CD, a signed CD. All of the proceeds went to her Angel Network, so those women were offering a LOT of cash. It got up to $2,000 when Oprah said do I hear $2,500 and you get to go to dinner with Neil Diamond! They freaked! There was this girl sitting right next to me that was maybe 26 and she was crying and shaking the whole time Neil was singing. How is she even old enough to be crying about Neil Diamond? At first I thought she might be crying because she thought the show was going to be about NSYNC, not Neil Diamond! ha On the other side of her was Oprah's best friend Gail. Well, Gail said that she would pay the $2,500 and was giving it to this girl right next to me! It was awesome! She had borrowed my lipstick a little earlier and she turned to me and said that she couldn't believe it and I said I think it was the lipstick! haha
I was just so impressed with how "real" and down to earth Oprah is. She is so smooth. No re-takes, no "um's"... the camera just kept rolling. I didn't get a new car or a trip to Hawaii, but I did get a Neil Diamond CD and one of his 2005 Concert books and her new book from her Book Club and a great experience that I won't soon forget!
The only thing that would have made it better would have been being able to take my camera! (I take my camera with me everywhere!)There were no signed autographs, no hugs, not even a pen that said Oprah, but I did get to talk to her and hold her hand!
p.s she didn't give me her shoes. ha
***This just in... My picture is on the http://www.oprah.com/ website! (and yes, my tongue is sticking out! haha)
Darla
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (34 posts) at 08:54 AM
Wow!!! Totally drooling over your post!!! Lucky and good for you!!!! Now, I'm going to check out your pic!!! Thanks for sharing and have a great BFL day!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Can'tStopMe (526 posts) at 08:55 AM
FUN!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (34 posts) at 08:55 AM
Is that you to the very left of the pic?
Body for Life Forum Message by Suz2lose (40 posts) at 09:14 AM
How exciting for you...I mean EVEN JUST BEING THERE would be an event in your life. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Lese (10 posts) at 09:33 AM
That is awsome. I was there when I was in college. It was so much fun I will remember it forever...as I am sure you will
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1187 posts) at 09:39 AM
How AWESOME!!!!! You lucky girl! ;-) Glad you had such a great time!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2268 posts) at 09:40 AM
What a great story - where are you exactly?
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 09:42 AM
How neat Darla! I got to go on my 30th birthday when they were promoting the movie Good Will Hunting and the guest starts were Robin Williams, Matt Damon and Ben Afleck. I didn't get to talk to her though! It sounds like you had a fabulous time!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (336 posts) at 09:53 AM
I am so happy for you!! When I lived in IL I tried all the time to get tickets to her show, but I never got through on the phone. Sounds like you had a blast, can't wait to watch the show, I TIVO it everyday!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 10:11 AM
Darla, That must have been so exciting!!!! I am so happy for you!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (235 posts) at 10:17 AM
Oh how fun! I couldn't tell your tongue was sticking out in the picture. ;o)
Body for Life Forum Message by Shannette22 (640 posts) at 10:17 AM
Oh, my gosh! How exciting!! I can't wait to watch on Monday and see you!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (965 posts) at 10:18 AM
That is VERY cool!! How super fun! I saw him on tv once doing a concert I think it was in Ireland and I wish I could remember the song he was doing but he pulled this lady over to the stage and totally made out with her!!! Sounds like he would be a pretty fun concert to go to!! Too bad you didn't get her shoes!! Cool!
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1157 posts) at 10:37 AM
OK, how come I am the only one that can't find the picture?
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (40 posts) at 02:25 PM
WOW...that is awesome Darla! I can really appreciate that story. I am/was a "Neil Diamond kid" I am 40 now & grew up the son of a HUGE Neil Diamond fan. Dad had every album & now his collection has turned to cd's. It's funny when I see all ages of people singing along with his songs. I can brag though that you can pop in any old unknown Neil song & I will come darn close to being able to sing along.
My kids (12 & 7 now)will have a similar story when they grow up, but they will replace "Neil Diamond" with "Jimmy Buffett" lol
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1561 posts) at 02:44 PM
How fun!!! I couldn't see the picture, though...I will have to tune in tomorrow and look for you!
Body for Life Forum Message by nurse36 (210 posts) at 04:03 PM
That's awesome! I am going to Chicago tomorrow for a few days! I wish I had known in advance so I could get tickets. (**Darn it!!**) 'm going to set my DVR so I can watch it when I get back!!
P.S. You look great on the website... even with your tongue sticking out! Ha!!
Rebecca
Body for Life Forum Message by Darla (14 posts) at 05:54 PM
The pic in on the front page of the oprah.com website. There are scrolling pics and I am the one on the very left in the one where she is holding her hands over her mouth. haha
I just went to her website and clicked on "last minute ticket requests" and filled out the info. and hit send. They called me the next day! I think I was lucky. Everyone I have talked to say you never get through that easy!
:-)
Body for Life Forum Message by FatLady (3 posts) at 06:42 PM
Okay girls I have always loved Neil Diamond. I even have a limited collector figuerine of him (Only 150 were made and mine is 23)..My husband surprised me with it as he knows I adore Neils singing. I don't know when Oprah is on because I am sleeping. I will do without sleep to see him. HELP what time is OPRAH on a what station I live in the Midwest (Central Time) HELP
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 09:35 PM
WOW, what an exciting experience!! Since Monday's a holiday, I'll be able to watch it. Samuel L. Jackson and Neil Diamond...now THAT'S a combination that probably only Oprah could pull off!!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 10:06 AM
It just ocurred to me that this month marks my 6 months on BFL. Wow! Honestly...I never thought I'd make it this long! This is by far the record for any program that I have ever stuck to! I would diet, or not eat and not excercise. I hated excercise! I would even go to the length of telling people that I was allergic to excercise! lol. You should have seen the look on their faces! While I haven't met all of my goals yet, I know I'm slowly inching towards them! I'm still not too fond of cardio, but get it done because I know it has results! But I love the weight lifting! And I can live with the eating, and just got my EFL book so I can start trying new things to make it even more interesting. I've come a long way. My top weight non-pregnant was 165 years ago (200 pregnant, UGH!) and when I started BFL, around 153 I think. Over the years, I've been all over that darn scale! 130, 134, 143, 153, etc, etc, etc
Finally, FINALLY no more yo-yoing! I feel better than ever and am proud of my accomplishments so far!
To all of you newbies....have patience.
"If You WORK it, IT will come!"
Happy Saturday Everyone!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (235 posts) at 10:09 AM
Happy 6 Month Anniversary!
I felt the same way, when I first started BFL I thought I was just trying another thing that I probably wouldn't stick with for long. Nice attitude, right? But once it's ingrained in you, it's hard not to stick with it in some respect. Even the last couple of months when I wasn't really on the wagon so much, I was eating BFL style 90% of the time.
Looking forward to your next 6 months! Work it!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 10:13 AM
Happy Six Month Anniversary!!!!! We are all so proud of you for sticking with it!!!!! Way To Go Girl!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (400 posts) at 10:14 AM
Great job girl!! I think, for a lot of us, this is the first program that has SUCCESSFULLY been followed. I beleive that a lot of it has to do with all of the inspirtion, and support found here. WAY TO GO..keep it up.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1072 posts) at 10:34 AM
You have made GREAT changes!
Congratulations!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (35 posts) at 10:28 AM
Does anyone know how often you have to post your log on the forum? I was looking around and all the ones I checked were logging in everyday and posting their meals, workouts, etc. Do we have to do that everyday? I asked Gus, but haven't received a reply yet.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:36 AM
you can post everyday if you want to, your progress, meals workouts, wahatever you want but you are only required to post once a week your wt and BF % change
good luck and have fun with the challenge
Get*HER*DONE, Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 12:32 PM
I need to take my photo tomorrow with Sunday Paper and post them... Paid my fee yesterday!
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (293 posts) at 01:04 PM
I must have missed something. What is the Cruise Challenge?
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 02:17 PM
go to bodyforlifers.com and all the info is there. Sign up! we need more people! do it before monday, tho...
Body for Life Forum Message by GusM (10 posts) at 05:17 PM
No, you do not have to post every single day. The logs are mostly for your help, so other members can look over your progress, nutrition and training and provide helpful suggestions.
By the way, all the rules of the cruise challenge are here: Http://www.BodyForLifers.com/challenge2.htm
Don't miss your chance to win the Champions-For-Life cruise!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1072 posts) at 10:31 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1072 posts) at 10:35 AM
Should have said that I am there for about a half hour :)
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (21 posts) at 10:54 AM
Hello!
Body for Life Forum Message by leanzzz (6 posts) at 12:18 PM
Great finish. Hope you become a finalist. Good luck.
Leanzzz
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (40 posts) at 01:44 PM
Is there a chat room somewhere here?
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (904 posts) at 12:17 PM
It's SATURDAY and it's a lazy day...So let's wake up the troops (at least mentally!)
Last night I had an absolute craving for an "approved" food on the BFL food list. I was a little carb depleted I must admit. So I hammered a big bowl of popcorn cooked the old-fashioned way with olive oil. While ENJOYING this "binge" I had this thought.........
What is the difference between
"Binge-ing"
vs
Eating an "unapproved" food
To make this THREAD an interesting and lively debate, the Posts must alternate "POINT" then "COUNTERPOINT." If you want to weigh in on a POINT, then simply state which POINT you are COUNTERING!
May the DEBATE begin!!!
BIG BULL moderatin'
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (904 posts) at 12:26 PM
Somebody take the bait.....take a chance...get it started....
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (251 posts) at 12:32 PM
Bingeing is eating beyond full on any kind of food. Eating an unapproved food is eating something that is not on the list BECAUSE it is high in fat or too low in essential nutrients to make it worth eating.
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (904 posts) at 12:56 PM
Guess everybody is asleep or out...
Now that we have a definition, which is worse for you???
Body for Life Forum Message by nikki (100 posts) at 01:10 PM
bingeing is worse for you. you take in way too many calories. if you just eat one small authorized food, you can easily burn off the extra calories. After a binge you're usually too sick to even move.
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (123 posts) at 01:12 PM
I would say binging is.. because even if you were eating a moderately good food you are eating beyond being full. Your stomach can hold a lot so you are likely getting waay more calories than having a serving of unauthorized food.. unless you are binging on lettuce of celery that is.. Plus binging has that phsycological effect of making you feel gross and out of control which could last all day and lead to a lot more cheating. I think all in all binging is way worse!
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (129 posts) at 01:16 PM
I counter that binging is worse for you...
If you eat clean for 30 days and have one "binge" day, you are actually doing your body good...if you eat a small/medium amount of "dirty" foods daily than you are not giving your body the chance to clean up and get lean.
Counter??
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (904 posts) at 01:22 PM
2 Binge POINTS to 1 "Unapproved" food POINT...
Do we have a COUNTER to Tara's point that eating an UNAPPROVED food is worse???
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 02:10 PM
Binging is worse as it shows NO self control. The biggest thing you can do to improve your mind and body is to exercise will power/self control. By having a free day you are allowing yourself a small bit of something that you wouldn't normally have in moderation(1 day vs. 6). Binging is not healthy for your mind! If all you want to do is improve your body then by all means binge but if you are going for the full body makeover, free day is FAR better. Better to have control of ourselves!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (123 posts) at 06:22 PM
Well sure if you binge one time as compared to having unauthorized foods every day then you are worse off.. but if you do equal amounts of binging as eating unauthorized foods then you are still likely going to net more calories and feel 10 times worse. But yes I agree that one binge day compared to day after day of unauthorized is better..
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 06:57 PM
Binging on any type of food is not healthy, and the binging itself can become addictive!
Body for Life Forum Message by MelJ113074 (11 posts) at 12:35 PM
Are these ok to uses. There's 21g protein, 24g total carbohydrate but 3g Impact carbs. What's the difference between the total carb # and the impact carb #? Can I still have these as a meal?
Thanks
Melissa
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (103 posts) at 12:45 PM
Hey Melissa,
I prefer the Myoplex Carb Sense. There is more protein in them than the AdvantEdge(28g in most).
As for using them as a meal...I would reccomend to use them only when necessary. They are great to keep in your car or bag so that you can have them ready if you are not able to have an actual meal. I personally believe that you should have actual food (authorized, of course) whenever possible. I have a Myoplex shake after my workouts, because they are easily and quickly digested (nutrients get to your body faster). Then the rest of the day I eat small meals. I do eat the bars when I can't make time to have a food meal, or when no healthy options are available to me.
Oh, and impact carbs are the carbs that effect your blood sugar. The lower this number the better. Check out Dr. Hussmans site too, I think he discusses this a little bit. www.hussmanfitness.org
Stay Strong,
Chris
Body for Life Forum Message by PhatMom2006 (aka Bflmom2004) (1074 posts) at 12:49 PM
I personally love them...and use them quite a bit...plus they are so much less expensive than the Myoplex...thats just my opinion though...
Hugs
Christie
Body for Life Forum Message by VegasGuy (103 posts) at 01:03 PM
I agree Christie, they are less expensive than the Myoplex Bars. I guess I use the Myoplex Carb Sense Bars because, as a big guy, I need the extra protein. But I'm sure if you don't need the extra protein, then the AdvantEdge are just as good. =)
Chris
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (40 posts) at 01:56 PM
I just changed my user name from flyerfan. It seemd too *blah* & I wanted to use my initials somehow. I know there is another jps here, jps2lean, if you feel this is somehow "stepping on your toes" let me know, I can figure something else out.
Body for Life Forum Message by pegs (18 posts) at 04:18 PM
Hi this is my first challenge and I suck at calorie counting and I am struggling to record what i actually eat on paper instead of the mental notepad I've used for years. Just wondering if anyone was using FitDay and if the program really does all that it promises as far as tracking progress and stuff. I haven't bought it- still deciding whether i should just buy a note pad instead LOL. any and all thoughts welcomed. pegs
Body for Life Forum Message by Mucca500 (88 posts) at 05:11 PM
hey, i use the fitday website, the free version and i love it. im considering buying the pc version since i use it every day.
alexis
Body for Life Forum Message by pegs (18 posts) at 05:28 PM
Hi thx for posting a reply. I didnt know there was a free version. How does that work?
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (123 posts) at 05:29 PM
I have used it on and off for quite a while now. It is useful when you get the hang of it. But I find it very time consuming. Now I just go by portions like BFL says and may periodically load my foods on there to make sure I am staying somewhat on track. The reason I stopped using it regularly was because I was concentrating too much on calorie consumption and was not varying my calorie intake from day to day. My metabolism was decreasing from too little food each day. Now the different foods I eat varies my calorie intake from day to day and i save the time of not logging foods.
I would advise using it for a while to get a feel for how much food equals how much calories.. but perhaps then just go by the BFL way. Just my .02
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (168 posts) at 06:19 PM
I use Fitday as a compliment to the portion system. I don't worry too much about being ultra precise. I use alot of the presets, and don't find it a hassle to enter random things I eat along the way.
Fitday gives me an idea of overall trends in my eating.
To use the free version, just go to the website (FitDay.com) and register. It's web based, so you can't take it with you. But again, logging food at the end of the day is part of my journaling process.
Body for Life Forum Message by pegs (18 posts) at 09:49 PM
Thx everyone. I didnt even realize that i was on another website. I went the Fitday.com and registered. I had a real wake up about my eating. I am getting way more carbs than protein. Not a good balance at all and my daily calorie intake for today was only 739 Kcal. That is pretty bad. Well i guess i should factor in the fact that i woke up at 1pm. I am really trying and i think this webiste will really help me for next week. I have entered everything i own in the kitchen and will take it one day at a time. I feel kinda bad about having such a low calorie count but usually i just dont have an appetitie- i just love eating junk food. I never need an appetite for junk food. Wow this really is a lifestyle and I am excited about learning about myself and changing. thx again everyone.
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 09:50 PM
I've been using it to track just my foods for more than a year. I lov it!
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (123 posts) at 04:58 PM
Hey Gang!
It has been a very fast paced weekend. Sunny and 63 here in Denver. Not really a whole lot to report right now except, The Westin Hotel DownTown is vibrating with mountains of energy. Have done a LOT of talking to everyone. Champs new & old. Challengers from the cruise, UTC, The Arnold, etc...have met a ton of new people that are starting their challenge "Monday!"
I am rooming with Abb Ansley. We had dinner with about 20 old friends and ended up at the "Purple Martini" were we ran into about 100 other BFLers apparently starting their freeday early. It was great to see everyone having fun. Abb turned in early. I ended up at another party! I rolled in about midnight & Abb (being the great family man) was talking to his wife Lise. We told war stories until about 2a.m. causing us to over sleep for Saturday morning's opening event.
We have been busy... visting with friends. I will report the minute I hear who won the 2005- Million Dollar Challenge. After meeting everyone. I have an idea who I think EAS will chose....
Who do you think EAS is going to chose as the new Champ?
I will report when I hear...around 8 pm Mountain time!!!
JerryBraam
Mike, Udenia & Linda! I left you a P-M.
Body for Life Forum Message by debbierossi (8 posts) at 05:01 PM
Thanks Jerry so much for posting this...I so wish i was there with you and the rest of the BFL crew..
hugggs
debs
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 05:35 PM
Jerry,
Thanks for keeping us updated.
Just in case some folks missed it, here are some messages posted to the BFL Guestbook by Chris (of Audio Timekeeper Fame).
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Source: Chris Carey), via BFL Guestbook, 1-13-06
EXPO UPDATE:
This is a BFLer’s Heaven!!! It’s so cool to experience facial expressions, body language and look into people’s eyes - the "LIVE" experience.
THANK GOD I brought my fiddle!!! Russ Pendergrass and I are going to jam tonight (he brought his guitar)!!!
Everyone is totally AWESOME, friendly and informative!
Porter Freeman is the friendliest guy I’ve ever met!
In reference to the question about shipping Audio Timekeepers to Canada: YES!!! I have shipped them to Canada, United Kingdom, Thailand, Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea), South Africa, and Korea.
Gotta Run - TRAIN HARD!!!
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Source: Chris Carey, via BFL Guestbook, 1-14-06
Why expo?
BFL has always been black and white for most of us. I mean, black text and white background in the book as well as on our computer screens.
A lot of us are doing it "on our own" and some of us have a major lack of support from people close to us.
The videos are a great inspiration but like anything on TV, it seems distant and "in another world."
Being here in Denver at the Expo makes BFL "come to life!" To be surrounded by living, breathing, talking, laughing, focused, successful people in the flesh totally animates this thing called BFL.
It becomes "real." There is an energy here that cannot be defined.
I don’t expect anyone to read these words and all of a sudden, just get this major "vibe." But I will tell you this, my friends: You have chosen a path in life that will take you to places you never dreamed of. BFL is truly a family. You are part of this family.
It’s kind of like accepting your Saviour; once you do, you’re welcome into the Kingdom. Once you pick BFL, you are accepted and welcome. There’s plenty of room for everybody here.
If you haven’t made that call to book the Cruise, I’d recommend doing so today. It’s the next EAS "biggie" and you’ll have more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
Pete: I’m shooting video and I’ll get it up on my site asap once I get home,. . . . even though I already feel like I’m "home!"
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Source: Chris Carey, via BFL Guestbook, 1-14-06
EXPO STARDATE UPDATE, Captain’s Log (or however that goes):
Jam Session was a BLAST!!!
Watched Russell Pendergrass doing dumbbell bench presses this morning with 100lb dumbells in each hand, then tonight, he’s rockin’ out on the guitar like a madman!
Porter Freeman wanted to hear some blues, that’s how the whole thing got started. We made him "feel it" and then sent him home to bed (after he kissed his cat and dog). Nicole Heyrman and Brock were sitting there helping us sing, "Bye Bye Door County Cherry Pie," Kelly Adair and Michelle Lee were close by, Abb Ansley and Ken Young were hanging out, Marc Bennett strolled through as Russ and I were jamming on Louisiana Saturday Night (rock version), about 20 other Champions were coming and going, inspirational stories flying around left and right! We all started fading around 11pm so Russ put his guitar away, I loosened my bow and cased the fiddle, we all said goodnight and went to bed.
EAS puts on a hum-dinger of a ball! They have free Myoplex "on tap" and all the motivation you can handle. The staff is "top shelf" and the event is run as smooth as a swiss clock soaked in KY Jelly!
Tomorrow is going to ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 06:58 PM
I am so excited and Pumped up right now Jerry,I feel like I am there with ya'll. Really enjoyed talking with you. I'll be patiently waiting your call to Post the "BIG ANNOUNCEMENT"!!!
I can "FEEL" the excitment from here!!!!
GET*HER*DONE, LINDA
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 07:04 PM
Jerry, Thanks so much for posting the update!!! I am really looking forward to hearing who our 2005 Champion will be!!!! This is so exciting!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1072 posts) at 07:27 PM
Yes Jerry, appreciate the post, I'll be waiting for your update.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 07:29 PM
What PM? I got the first one but is there another????????????????
COME ON TELLL USSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (12 posts) at 08:35 PM
I'm hoping that Cheryl wins! I mean they all look great, but she is truly inspirational. I want a back like that!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 08:39 PM
I'm on pins and needles, and I imagine it's going to take another couple of hours until we know. They must be headed into the awards dinner right about now...
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 08:41 PM
In the spirit of the original challenge and as seen in "Body+of+Work" ...
Sell the Lamborghini and give them all corvettes!
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 08:41 PM
AHHH!!!! I am so anxious!! We should hear within the hour!! Jerry said he would report after about 8pm Mountain time!!
Oh I wish I were there!! Jerry I can't wait to hear!!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (12 posts) at 08:43 PM
Larry,
Awesome thought! Wish I were there too. Maybe I'll be there next year....walking into the dinner as a finalist!! A girl can dream can't she? :o)
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 08:51 PM
Dream on Bubblz7 -- you can be there next year!
BFL has taught me many important things; among them, anyone can do it. Many have, and if you look around, you'll see them in the most unexpected places.
BFL Rocks!
Larry
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Believe, Achieve, Inspire
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (12 posts) at 08:53 PM
Firefox, Look at Cheryl's profile. To win the BFL challenge was one of her goals. Look at her now! Anyone can do it indeed!! All we need is a lot of "gumption" and people to encourage us. Thanks for your support!
I used to be in the BFL chatroom all the time before it was taken down. I always ended with: NEVER GIVE UP! WE ALL CAN DO IT!!
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1187 posts) at 08:54 PM
Ooooh that sounds so awesome!!!! Thanks Jerry!
T
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 08:56 PM
oh i so wish i was there...that must be so cool to be surrounded by so many like-minded people! 5 more minutes...
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 08:57 PM
The expo is just starting right now.
It's 8pm there and It's 10pm here in Virginia, Jerry will call me and I'll let ya'll know the minute he calls who the BIG WINNER IS!!!! I can't wait. I am going to jump thru the roof when that phone rings!!!!!
GET*HER*DONE Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (904 posts) at 09:01 PM
Cmon Linda..........we are dying here!!!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:02 PM
Hurry up will ya, my date will be here any minute...
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:03 PM
wow. i just read my last post. i am so lame. i really am a BFL-addict...
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 09:04 PM
Ashli,
If you're going to be addicted, I can think of nothing better than health & fitness!
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (357 posts) at 09:07 PM
This is not a good day to be living in the Eastern time zone!!! WHAAAA. Off to bed. I'll check it first thing in the morning.
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:08 PM
You are totally right, Larry.
Last night I was whining to a friend that I was addicted to water (I drink so much, just out of habit...) and she's like, "Please, water is a great addiction!"
I just love our BFL family.
Does anyone know if they will hold the Expo every year? If they are, I am saving up already!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 09:10 PM
I agree with what Larry said: "Sell the Lamborghini and give them all corvettes!" They are all winners!!!!
I hope we hear something soon!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 09:16 PM
This would be a good time for a web-cast, eh?
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 09:17 PM
I was JUST thinking that!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (266 posts) at 09:18 PM
OK I like suspense - but this is killing me!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:19 PM
I just love that were are all huddled around our computers on a Saturday night, waiting for this!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 09:21 PM
They are also playing a video tribute to Julie Whitt. There won't be a dry eye in the house.
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:23 PM
My eyeballs are gonna be square in the morning!! I can't wait!! Linda, Linda, where are you??
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:24 PM
Oh Larry, I bet!! I cry everytime I see a picture of her, so if I saw video..., well you get the picture....
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:25 PM
Oh, how cool is that?!? I wish I could have been there to see it! Oh, curse my empty bank account!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 09:27 PM
Don't worry Ashli,
Somethings tells me they'll release the 'tribute to Julie' video via the web. After all, what do you think Julie would expect them to do?
And besides, Champions always take the high road.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 09:29 PM
Oh, I know I would be crying if I was watching the video!! I tear up just thinking about her! I hope they have plenty of kleenex to pass around!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:30 PM
Exactly, I think you are totally right. They'll probably get a lot of requests for it!!
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:30 PM
Oh Larry, that would be something!! I KNOW I wouldn't miss a video like that!
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:32 PM
We're all sitting here biting our nails, I wonder how all the finalists are feeling right now??
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 09:32 PM
I would love to see the video!!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 09:32 PM
I've been patiently waiting...........
*****sigh******
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:32 PM
hehehe...although i was responding to Larry's thought, my post would fit as a reply to your's too, Sylvia!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 09:32 PM
Ok, it is 5:27 Hawaii Time and it is time to do my sprints between the Light Poles/ Power Poles down my street! So Linda! Your going to have to take over on the announcement side of the house! I have got to
GET HER DONE!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (392 posts) at 09:32 PM
Literally biting OUR nails. Had to laugh when i saw that...LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 09:35 PM
The beauty of this is the unity of this.
I feel lucky just to be around you all, sharing the same excitement. BFL brings out the best in people.
No matter who wins, they all win -- as do you.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 09:36 PM
Ashli, You're right, your responce fit both post!!! LOL!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 09:36 PM
Ok.. while we are sharing and playing the waiting game...
Who remembers where they were during the infamous O.J. car chase?
Or...where they were when Kennedy got shot?
Lennon?
Reagan?
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (266 posts) at 09:37 PM
All around the world - waiting for the same announcement - this is so inspiring!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 09:39 PM
This is so neat, all of us gathered together here......waiting!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GlennH (71 posts) at 09:40 PM
And the winner is.........
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 09:40 PM
Are they going to have dinner first and then make the big announcement? (And if that's true, think of those poor finalists trying to eat on such nervous stomachs!!)
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:40 PM
Those are all ahead of my time...the only event that I remeber (with perfect clarity, of course) is September 11th 2001. I can remember so many details of that day...
Wait, I do remember the OJ jeep thing...i just remember thinking it was odd that an ex-football player was driving such a junky car...(i was 13)
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 09:41 PM
where's the drumroll?
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:41 PM
There really is so much unity with this...it really is inspiring! I love BFL!!
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (12 posts) at 09:42 PM
Everyone hanging out waiting, come to the chat.....people are actually there!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 09:42 PM
O.J. Jeep thing! RMAO! Oh my...that's the only one that I cleary remember and you just made me feel really old! lol.
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:42 PM
DANG IT!! I have to go, he's here. Keep biting yer nails for me, my lil BFL peeps!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 09:43 PM
We are like one big family here!!! I love BFL!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (414 posts) at 09:44 PM
yeah, i just turned 26. i didn't have much perspective back then...
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 09:45 PM
Bite, bite, chew, chew.....
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 09:47 PM
I'm grabbing some weights to work off the tension.
And while I'm at it -- why don't we all do 10 pushups and 10 situps -- or more -- just for fun!
Come on - give me 20! ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Firefox Maximus (18 posts) at 09:48 PM
I'm in!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 09:49 PM
Great idea Larry!!! I'm in too!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (266 posts) at 09:50 PM
Where is the chat? Is it on this site? 10 and 10 - I'm in!
Body for Life Forum Message by smp (35 posts) at 09:51 PM
LOL Larry! I did 10 crunches and 10 pushups. How about we all get our glass of water ready to cheer the winner! Clink!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (730 posts) at 09:51 PM
Ok..I'm going to ask a dumb question here that I've been wondering for quite some time.
Where the heck is the chatroom?
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 09:52 PM
www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/chat
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (759 posts) at 09:52 PM
www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/chat
Body for Life Forum Message by LittleBig (56 posts) at 09:52 PM
Any news??? Guess not. Is it going to be on this thread or another post?
I think I've checked this one 500 times already tonight :)!!
(My nails are gone too. Geez...nubs not a pretty sight.)
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 09:55 PM
Drinks (water or Myoplex that is) all around!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 09:59 PM
I am sitting on the edge of my seat and don't have a nail left to bite.
Jerry is going to call me with the news and it's 11pm here, I am so excited too. can't wait to know
I think they are doing the trubiute to Julie and speaches and video then dinner and durning the dinner they will announce the winner
Body for Life Forum Message by smp (35 posts) at 10:01 PM
I wonder what they're having for dinner...
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:01 PM
Larry can you post the winner on www.jerrybraam.com for me
Since I am not home in Mississippi, I can't get into the forum with my password
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 10:01 PM
Linda,
Will do!
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 10:07 PM
I think she was talking about Jerry's actual website but could be wrong??
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (266 posts) at 10:08 PM
Linda - where are you? I knew that you moved - but to another time zone?
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (169 posts) at 10:09 PM
I have patiently scrolled down this thread reading every post carefully. My face was so close to the screen, if someone would've called my name I would've bashed my face into the computer. So can you feel how anxious I am.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:09 PM
Talking about Julie, I went and visited her grave Friday on the way up here to my daughters house in Virginia
It is a small cemetary pretty and old fashion looking, cute little church too. I never met Julie but spoke to her on the phone and thru e-mail. I felt like I was visiting my old friend, like we had known each other 4 ever. It was warm , sun out and a pretty day. as I knelt down by her grave, I touched the grass and The wind blew, I thought of what Stephanie W said, that it was Julie breathing a breath of Heaven and saying I'm alright. I told her I loved her and how we are all carrying the torch for her.
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 10:10 PM
Larry if you aren't registered there, let me know and I would be more then willing to help out!
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (205 posts) at 10:11 PM
Linda that is so wonderful that you were able to visit her! Thank you for telling her for us.......the Torch is lit and burning brighter everyday!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:15 PM
Thanks Larry
Shelly, Yes, I'm talking about Jerry's website
Just do it, NO I didn't move, I am on vacation visiting my daughter in Virginia, I'll be back in Mississippi Tuesday morning
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 10:18 PM
Linda, I think it was wonderful that you had the opportunity to visit Julie's grave! Thanks for sharing that with us!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:22 PM
It's 9:30pm at the expo, Jerry should be calling real soon
It's 11:30pm here
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (12 posts) at 10:22 PM
Oh come on!!! Surely we HAVE to know by now!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 10:23 PM
I am sitting on pins and needles!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:25 PM
If anyone is wondering why I will post, is because Jerry won't have access to his laptop during the dinner
so he'll call me and tell me and I'll tell ya'll
J E RR Y CALL!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 10:29 PM
Ok I am back and STILL NO WORD, he is doing this on PURPOSE!!!!!!!!
CALL ME JERRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 10:33 PM
I hope that hotel ballroom has cell phone signal!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:34 PM
I think he's partying and forgot to call,lol
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:35 PM
I know, me too, he did in his room, but ???? on the ballroom, HUM???
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (12 posts) at 10:36 PM
Linda, Text him!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 10:44 PM
the wait is KILLING us!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:46 PM
I told him it was ok to call anytime it didn't matter how late it was so I'll just wait, I don't mind the waiting I just mind the not knowing lol!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:47 PM
Udenia are you still with us???
Body for Life Forum Message by Phatty McPhatterson (14 posts) at 10:47 PM
Arghhhhhh. This thread is getting too long. Linda, will you put the winner's name in another thread???
Body for Life Forum Message by GlennH (71 posts) at 10:47 PM
did he respond?
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 10:50 PM
Wow. 1400 views of this post already!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:50 PM
Now this is what I call addicted or dedicated to sit up at almost midnight waiting for a phone call to tell who just won a million $,, lol
Hubby and daughter and granddaughter say I'm addicted,
I say I'm loyal and dedicated!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 10:51 PM
I just text messaged him and said
well who is it? LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (12 posts) at 10:52 PM
GOOD! Hopefully, he'll answer!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:52 PM
hey, I'm working on getting a 7th meal for today, lol
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 10:52 PM
Linda, It's a good addiction!!! I love it!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:54 PM
well they must be waiting to the end, because Stephanie hasn't called Larry yet either
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (904 posts) at 10:54 PM
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 10:58 PM
I'm not really expecting a call for another hour. But if the phone rings, you'll know!
I'm here and on the Torch and on the BFL Guestbook. All systems go!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 10:59 PM
And the winner is
Aaron Ferguson!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 10:59 PM
YO! BULL!
Somebody wave a RED CAPE in front of that guy! ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 11:00 PM
Jerry just called, I heard it live!!!!
and the winner is Aaron Ferguson,
I was there, I heard it live, I am about to cry, I am sooooo excited, This is so awesome!!.
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (266 posts) at 11:01 PM
thanks Linda!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 11:02 PM
TY Linda!
Any other details?
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1388 posts) at 11:03 PM
Thank you so much Linda!!!! Congratulations Aaron!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 11:04 PM
What a thrilling experience, Linda.
Good night everyone!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 11:11 PM
there is no way I can go to sleep now, I'm all fired up!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 11:24 PM
this is how it went
Jerry called and said ok, listen and they said and the winner of the 2005 BFL championship is Aaron Ferguson and people started to scream and hoop and holler and I got so excited and I was jumping and started to scream too, then Jerry said, Linda did you hear, I can't hear you, and I screamed yes, aaron and Jerry said ok, and hung up,
But it was like I was there!!!!! Very thrilling
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 06:21 PM
Let me tell you that has made my day!
On the phone with Jerry " BFL cruise coordinator" ok and one of my MOSTEST, BESTEST inspirations!!!!!!!!
in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD with a HOT BOD and guess WHO GETS ON THE PHONE!!!!!!!!!!
OH MY GOD! My heart is just a fluttering!
Now that is a HUNK! and I told him that he better be ready with that 12 pack of his, so we can take some pictures and he said," well I guess I better be looking good, huh?"
I can't believe it! I am on cloud 1000!
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (34 posts) at 07:03 PM
Wow!!! That's awesome!!! Ab Ansley is such an inspiration!
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (123 posts) at 07:12 PM
Udenia said:
On the phone with Jerry " BFL cruise coordinator" and guess WHO GETS ON THE PHONE!!!!!!!!!!
Hey!
Cruise coordinator?!?!
I thought I was a little more than that...<LOL>
JB
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 07:26 PM
You are but I was so damn excited I had to write something! Ha Ha!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 07:26 PM
Ok I revised it, is that better Jerry!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 07:30 PM
OH OH, Udenia, you're in trouble now, haha!! Oh man I just spoke to Jerry but Ab wasn't there with him then, but Jerry you made my day!!!!
I am fired up, pumped and so excited it is unbelievable. Udenia, Don't you feel like you're there just from talking to Jerry and Ab.
Wow, I want to get to talk to Aaron Ferguson! and Porter
I have been watching body of work all weekend, Can't get enough of it! lol!
Whoooo!!! It's time to GET*HER*DONE tonight!!!!
BFL ROCKS!!!!!!!
,Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 07:39 PM
You are not the only one, I pulled out the BFL edition and am watching Body of Work right now and my son is playing in the Bubble Bath, and I am catching a set of squats, lunges, bi-cep curls, Tri-cep extensions while he is in the tub!
Oh Linda, don't kiss up to Jerry, he knows his body is bangingggggggggggg!
lol!
you know I love ya Jerry,,,
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 07:48 PM
hehehe,lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 08:10 PM
Linda, What are WE talking about? We get to me EACH OTHER!!!!!!!!
NOW THAT IS BANGINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!
WHOO HOOOOOOO, LET IT RIP SISTAH!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 08:22 PM
WHHHOOOOOOAAA!!!
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by FitnessGal4Life (23 posts) at 07:57 PM
I'm posting for help!! I'm just finishing my 6th week and feel like I'm starting to spin my wheels, so to speak. I've noticed that I'm lifting a lot heavier in the gym, and running faster on the treadmill compared to 6 weeks ago. But my measurements arn't changing that much. The scale has gone down a bit, but hasn't changed. I feel like I've been fairly disciplined with my "dieting" but I stumbled a bit this week with the old sugar cravings. I actually ate fast food yesterday, which I NEVER do! My workouts are good, hitting my 10s. I'm trying to be patient, because I know things usually don't start really happening for most women until the 7 or 8 week mark, but yikes I've only got 6 weeks left and don't feel like I have made enough progress. Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to quit!! Just wondering how others are overcoming plateau challenges. I'll post new measurements and photos tomorrow, but really no changes since last week.
PS. Yeah Seattle Seahawks!!!! Lisa
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (168 posts) at 08:14 PM
Harumph. I shouldn't help you since the 'Hawks beat the Skins. But I'll take pity on you. ;)
Go back over your last week of eating and enter the data into a calorie tracker. Fitday.com is a good one. Then calculate your BMR. Look at your intake vs your BRM requirements. You may, and I stress MAY need to add a slight amount of carbs to your first AM meal. As you add muscle during the challenge, you may need to up your calorie intake slightly. I found that a half bagel in the morning could do wonders.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (511 posts) at 08:16 PM
Be Patient, You really were not that out of shape to start with.
For some people it takes more than 12 weeks to get the changes they want.
Keep pushing it will come.
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1072 posts) at 08:44 PM
I'm not sure I can help, seems like you are making reasonable progress from your profile. Just a question- how do you know you are hitting your 10's? I thought I was , now on c4 and I'm still learning about intensity and effort, and learning about how to lift or push myself with my mind instead of my body.
I agree with Rod. Things change internally before visably, and you noted lifting heavier and improving cardio wise. Seems to me everything is going great, and I think BFL is a marathon, not a sprint.
I think Bill outlined the 12 weeks because a) it was time enough to make dramatic changes and more importantly b) it was enough time to break old habits and form new ones.
Success to You,
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (965 posts) at 08:54 PM
OK I really am procrastinating cleaning up the kitchen, but really, I'm gonna hang out for a half hour. Tick tock, tick tock
:D
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (904 posts) at 08:55 PM
how do you get to chat again?
Body for Life Forum Message by rbsamy (392 posts) at 08:56 PM
ditto
Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (35 posts) at 09:52 PM
www.bodyforlifers.com/chat
Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (35 posts) at 10:12 PM
Sorry, wrong chat address...
Correct one is www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/chat
:o)
Body for Life Forum Message by jshelton (1691 posts) at 09:56 PM
Hi gang!
I created a webcam video update for week 2 of C5. I haven't been on Tracker lately because I've been wrapped up with computer upgrade problems, but it's all fixed now. The video is a lower resolution than the one I did last week so that it will download much quicker.
Use this link or just click on my homepage icon.
http://jimsplace.typepad.com/jims_place/2006/01/another_silly_v.html
Jim
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (904 posts) at 11:01 PM
I must say that his transformation was impressive! Cheryl we love you and YOU are our champion in our hearts and always be!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1072 posts) at 11:10 PM
Ditto.... congrats to Aaron, and more so congrats and thanks to you Cheryl :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 11:25 PM
this is how it went
Jerry called and said ok, listen and they said and the winner of the 2005 BFL championship is Aaron Ferguson and people started to scream and hoop and holler and I got so excited and I was jumping and started to scream too, then Jerry said, Linda did you hear, I can't hear you, and I screamed yes, aaron and Jerry said ok, and hung up, But it was like I was there!!!!! Very thrilling
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (169 posts) at 11:41 PM
Congrats Aaron.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rod has changed his Bod (511 posts) at 11:45 PM
Wow Big Bull, You took the words right outta my mouth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ditto on what the BB said.
Rod
Body for Life Forum Message by Larry (156 posts) at 11:57 PM
Congratulations Aaron, job well done.
Congratulations to one and all.
BFL Rocks.
You all Rock!
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 11:02 PM
Aaron Ferguson! From Australia!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (759 posts) at 11:05 PM
whooo-hoooo. Go Aaron!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 11:10 PM
I heard it live, Jerry called and I got to hear it announced live and the winner of the 2005 BFL Championship is
Aaron Ferguson
I started to scream with everyone else, I have to go tell the other sites
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2180 posts) at 11:18 PM
Already did the BFLers website, isn't it exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (759 posts) at 11:19 PM
Linda....tell us more. Please!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2982 posts) at 11:23 PM
Jerry called and said ok, listen and they said and the winner of the 2005 BFL championship is Aaron Ferguson and people started to scream and hoop and holler and I got so excited and I was jumping and started to scream too, then Jerry said, Linda did you hear, I can't hear you, and I screamed yes, aaron and Jerry said ok, and hung up,
But it was like I was there!!!!!
Very thrilling
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (169 posts) at 11:39 PM
Congratulations Aaron!!!
Much luck and success.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (273 posts) at 10:51 AM
Welcome back, if you need any advice or encouragement you will get it here. I am on my 5 th challenge since 98 and have found it very helpfull to have this site to access.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (273 posts) at 10:54 AM
I have found that after being on this program for a while you actually get what I call a free day hangover. I feel like absolute crap after cheating so now I may have a cheat meal once a week. Its cool how your body adapts and rejects the bad food.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tai-Kee (2411 posts) at 11:12 AM
Today I am going to go out and have a yummy brunch. I think Eggs benedict with hashbrowns sounds good.
Body for Life Forum Message by MelJ113074 (11 posts) at 06:39 AM
I am so upset with myself because I missed 2 wo's this week. On Thursday night I wasn't feeling that well, so I didn't do my cardio last night I drove all the way to the gym at 8:45pm just to find out they close at 9pm. So I missed a cardio and a LBWO this week. I think today since I can't get to the gym I'll do a 1hr long FIRM tape that focus's on the lowerbody. Hopefully that will take care of the missed workouts. Should I also do another workout later on tonight for my Saturday cardio or will this mornings session cover it all?
Let me know.
Melissa
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (55 posts) at 07:18 AM
I've missed 2 this week as well...one cardio Thursday and LBWO yesterday. I did however spend all day yesterday moving furniture, so I think I will do my LBWO today and maybe a less intense cardio session since a HIIT and LWBO on the same day would likely wipe me out!
The FIRM tapes are pretty tough...and aren't they usually pretty long? I'd count Thursday as missed, and the video as your Friday/Saturday workouts.
Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (30 posts) at 07:26 AM
Best to play it by the book and just put it behind you and move on according to schedule. Don't let it throw you off course because feeling guilty about missed sessions could lead you to consider silly things like aborting/restarting the program. We've all done it at some stage for various reasons, just get back on track as soon as you can and you will still succeed!
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (142 posts) at 08:05 AM
I'm with Ryan. You can't do anything about the past, just the future!
Don't hurt your challenge because a couple of bumps hit close together. Just let them go and move on.
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by MelJ113074 (11 posts) at 09:50 AM
HOLY MOLY! I just finished the "FIRM Body scultping System 2: Maximum Cardio Burn Plus Abs". I couldn't do another wo tonight even if I wanted to. I'm have a hard enough time typing. I forgot how hard these things are!!! I really thought I was going to die.
The description for this wo is "35 min interval training segment, along with a 6 minute standing leg workout plus 6 minutes of super effective abdominal training." Perfect wo considering what I missed.
My entire body was shaking and drenched (I know TMI) by the time I was done. I think I may through this wo into the mix more often. I feel like I worked harder in this wo than I do with my HIIT on the treadmill.
O.K. I must go shower...assuming my legs can carry me up the stairs.
Thanks all
Melissa
Body for Life Forum Message by stepmorjo (86 posts) at 06:35 AM
I can't wait to try this, I have a chuck roast that has been sitting in my freezer for some time now. This recipe is just the thing for it!
Thanks
Stephanie
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (587 posts) at 07:07 AM
Sounds yummy. Did the magazine provide nutritional content?
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (108 posts) at 11:17 AM
the nutritional the magazine gave must be pretty rounded off as they give servings as 6-8.
261 cal. 30 g protein, 11 g fat, (not sure where they get the fat from other than the beef) 10 g carb
So this with your rice or bread makes a meal. I'm guessing their serving size wasn't the BFL palm size!
Body for Life Forum Message by missylab (16 posts) at 03:47 AM
I do know that each pound is 2.2 kilograms. I forgot about centimeters.
Body for Life Forum Message by Phoenix (57 posts) at 05:37 AM
I meassure in kilograms and cm and then change it on the internet, it's a lot easier
Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (30 posts) at 06:31 AM
http://www.onlineconversion.com/weight_common.htm
Body for Life Forum Message by Emi (3 posts) at 08:22 PM
dsw3131 said:
Simpler for who? For those of us in America, we barely ever use the metric system. I'm not sure why we're not on the band wagon with the rest of the world. I'm pretty sure you can find converters online to help you.
Yeah,it maybe wasn't right that I wrote one instead of the other,but it would be good to have a choice -to either use one or the other measure system.