Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 07:56 PM
When I started BFL, I scrapped the terms gaining and losing "weight" from my vocabulary.
The Challenge isn't all about weight, it is about losing bodyfat and gaining muscle. Muscle weighs three times more than bodyfat. You're most likely gaining muscle weight and around week 8 (according to most BFL women I've talked to) you'll really start losing fat leaving you with some nice muscle.
Hang in there and stay off the scale. If you can't, then trash it.
Good luck, Ed
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondeambyshun (35 posts) at 03:36 PM
What if you just raised the calories in each of the 5 meals, so at the end of the day the calories are the same as six meals.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (492 posts) at 04:37 PM
What MM said...except nicer.
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 08:04 PM
Blondeambyshun,
The point michiganmike made applies to your question as well. Why not ask "What if you just raise the calories and eat one meal a day?"
It's not about calories....it's about having a stable blood sugar level and engery throughout the day.
Picture a roller coaster on a track and it does up and down three large hills. That is your blood sugar from eating how we used to...breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Now picture one that is on a track that goes up and down just a little, but six times. That is BFL and a stable blood sugar.
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 11:20 AM
My hubbie's RHR is around 40-45. He has been diagnosed as being bradycardic since he was in high school. I've told him if he were to come into our unit, we would have the code cart parked outside his room (our monitors alarm for anything under 50 beats). Having a low RHR is good because as Linda stated above, your heart muscle is strong enough to push out a large amount of blood into your vascular system whereas someone who has a very high RHR has a heart that working overtime to push out the same amount of blood. This can lead to hypertrophy (or thickening/growth) of the heart muscle.
My RHR hovers right around 60-65 but when I go for long periods of time without working out, it bumps up to the very low 70's. To make sure you are getting your "true" RHR, you need to take it before you even get out of bed. Take it before you do any kind of physical activity, including the trip from your bed to the bathroom....LOL. My heart rate during the day fluctuates from 70-80's, depending on what I'm doing. But when I'm lying in bed and take it before getting up, it's much lower.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (485 posts) at 11:24 AM
Melanie- what is bradycardic? Is it bad? Could I have it too?
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (285 posts) at 11:47 AM
As I've always said in my top ten BFL "dfinitions" PULSE RATE means a number between 40 and 220 that can be very, very good or very, very bad, all depending on what you are doing at the very moment it appears! Resting pulse rates I think can be like cholesterol rates. They mean something, but are certainly not useful for much of a marker other than showing that a person is in reasonably good or pathetic cardiovascular condition. Mine varies by 20 points depending on how much coffee I've had. So, to manipulate it to make me look good, I always go to the doctor first thing in the morning, with no coffee onboard and it's always about 55. I used to run with a guy who had a resting pulse of about 48. He was 60 at the time the unthinkable happened. He went into full cardiac arrest while running with his son, and literally dropped dead on the spot! However, he was one luck S.O.B.! Guess where he dropped dead? Right as he crossed the driveway of a fire and paramedic unit in downtown Wichita! You guessed it--his son ran to the station, alerted the guys who were just sitting right there in the break room, they came out with all their gear and rescuitated him on the spot. Last I knew he was still running.
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 12:36 PM
Reagiesmom, "bradycardic" is just another way of saying slow heart rate. Some people naturally have a slower heart rate than others. It's not necessarily bad. Besides, I think I would rather have a naturally slow HR than a fast one!
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (351 posts) at 12:49 PM
Mine right now is 60, I suppose it could be a little less than that because I'm sitting at the computer typing and I've never taken it at a total relaxed state.
I have a question kinda related to this. I have noticed that my veins are starting to bulge more, like near my wrists and I can really see a new one on my shin. I don't know if it's because my muscles are growing and pushing them toward the surface of my skin or if they actually do dialate a little when a person gets in shape.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (485 posts) at 02:52 PM
I would like to know too, tinkerbell...My veins also bulge I also know other runners whose veins are rather prominent. I hope it is a good thing coz I like the way it looks. I am not exactly a SKINNY person though so I dont think its a lower body fat thing. I dont know.
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (70 posts) at 03:29 PM
Mine is 74 sitting here at my desk at work... eeek... I'll take it again tomorrow morning before I get out of bed.... O_O
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 05:32 PM
Part of the reason your veins are showing more because you are losing subcutaneous fat. When you have a higher percentage of subcut. fat, it's much harder to see your vasculature. I LOVE starting IV's on people who don't have a lot of fat on their bodies...much, much easier to have a successful stick. People have edema (swollen) and those who are overweight can be a nightmare to get an IV in.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 06:01 PM
My resting pulse rate is between 50 and 54.
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (747 posts) at 07:21 PM
As far as nutritional value, I believe they are about the same. I use the Egg Beaters, and my husband uses egg whites. I believe this is all in personal preference. Egg whites are cheaper...but I love the flavored Egg Beaters, particularly the Southwestern Style. You can create this blend on your own and save money. For me, I'm always on the go, but it takes just 5 minutes for me to make some Egg Beaters for breakfast! I love them!
Jennifer
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (303 posts) at 10:46 PM
i usually put a tablespoon of natural peanut butter in mine a couple times a week.
or i will mix protein in with a chocolate MRP (GNC total lean). Its not enough by itself, but I find it perfect when I mix it with a scoop of protein powder.
Body for Life Forum Message by ptwob2 (221 posts) at 10:42 AM
I've tried it too. Don't feel bad, I thought it was gross too. I chalked it up to a learing experience and won't do it again!
Body for Life Forum Message by mgbuffgirl (72 posts) at 10:45 AM
It works a lot better if you mix in the powder after you cook the oatmeal. I've tried it the other way and it's very nasty.
I also add a tablespoon of peanut butter to give it more flavor.
Body for Life Forum Message by FitForGood (47 posts) at 10:50 AM
Protein powder - good. Oatmeal - good. Together, no matter how I cook them or what order I mix them - YUCK!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (631 posts) at 10:56 AM
Don't worry I tried it ONCE. Never again. I was so gross.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 11:01 AM
I don't have a problem with the taste of protein powder. I actually love the shakes
but when I mixed it with my oatmeal it was horrible. I like the taste of oatmeal and the protein powder made it so sweet tasting that I just didn't like it---don't think I could learn to.
So, when i have oatmeal for breakfast I opt for a smaller protein shake to go with it (1/2 scoop powder to 4 ounces of water)this way I can get the right portion for breakfast of protein & carbs.
Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (260 posts) at 08:56 PM
The first time I tried it...YUCK! I decided to give it a second chance, and now I LOVE it! Mgbuffgirl is right...mix the protein powder in after the oatmeal is cooked. I use the Designer Whey Vanilla and add just a little Splenda brown sugar. I think it tastes great!
Body for Life Forum Message by rainy (57 posts) at 09:09 PM
I buy my "protmeal" pre-mixed. Cytosport makes Muscle Milk Protein in a few flavors, including vanilla, brown sugar, and cocoa. I like the brown sugar flavor. It's 300 cals - 34g carb, 30g protein, 5g fiber. Oh, and if you have a thing against their Muscle Milk shakes, like I do (cuz of the aftertaste), don't worry - the oatmeal doesn't have it.
~ Jenn
Body for Life Forum Message by pk-rn (64 posts) at 09:52 AM
How can I tell how much muscle I am gaining? I have been all over the map so far with my weight but my body fat% has consistently gone down (from 34 to 31.2) in my first 4 weeks. I am trying not to pay attention to scale weight but what is really happening? How can people say they have gain so many pounds in muscle and lost x amount in fat?
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 09:57 AM
when you enter your info under your weekly progress, it will figure it out for you, it's some type of mathematical equation that I don't know. As long as you put in your weight and body fat the tracker will give you the mucle gain and fat loss.
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 09:58 AM
I sent you a pm of yours :)
Body for Life Forum Message by FitForGood (47 posts) at 09:59 AM
If you click on your profile, above the weekly progress report is a paragraph that tells that information. Some profiles have that information and some don't - mine disappeared and I don't know why. Yours says you have gained 3.3 lbs of muscle and lost 6.3 lbs of fat. Good job!
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (52 posts) at 10:09 AM
Here's the equation ..... the key term here is LBM (Lean Body Mass or amount of muscle you have)
LBM = (scale weight - (scale weight X bodyfat%))
Comparing your LBM each week will show you muscle gains/losses.
Body for Life Forum Message by pk-rn (64 posts) at 10:20 AM
Wahoo....something is changing!!! Thanks for your feedback you guys...Guess I won't quit! Just kidding. I am more motivated now!!!
PK
Body for Life Forum Message by FitForGood (47 posts) at 10:27 AM
Thanks for the formula! Although just now when I updated weight and bodyfat% the paragraph came back - it's been gone for weeks now. Weird.
Body for Life Forum Message by schultkr (11 posts) at 10:30 AM
Just wondering what kinds of exercises ladies do to work on their hips (love handles, like where the obliques should be?)? That is where I carry a lot of my weight and just wondering what exercises you do to work on that? Does it just come off with the regular exercises and cardio from BFL, or do you do additional moves??? Let me know! Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 10:41 AM
actually I do use the machines at my gym that works the inner & outer thighs
I have seen some improvement
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (225 posts) at 10:41 AM
No additional moves for me. It will come off with bodyfat, but remember wherever you put on weight first will be the last place you lose it. You can't spot reduce. Keep up the hard work and it WILL disappear.
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 02:01 PM
I'm with Jerry. Take creatine immediately following your weight training. Not when you get home, not after you take a shower...take it immediately. You need to seize upon that critical window and drink it right away take get as much as possible into your muscles.
Get the most out of it. It's not the cheapest thing in the world.
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 02:03 PM
The best tasting and best mixing protein powder I have ever used is ProBlend 55. Super low in carbs and has a large dose of glutamine and other amino acids.
Swiss chocolate flavor to be exact.
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 01:53 PM
I agree. My girlfriend and I only use bars when we have no other option.
A general rule I follow usually:
Real food > Myoplex > bars
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 01:51 PM
LOL. Betagen should only be mixed with water. Cranberry juice (my fav juice) is loaded with sugar and is way high on the glycemic index according to the EAS Sports Nutrition Review.
Stay strong everyone, Ed
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 06:04 PM
Betagen is too expensive to not be using it correctly. Take it as the container says...3 servings a day, two scoops per serving. If you're going to use it, you might as well get your moneys worth out of it.
Since I do my weight training in the morning...I take one serving in the morning after my workout (I wait an hour after cardio), one serving at mid-day, and the last serving right before bed.
Lastly, take it on your free day. You need to keep your muscles saturated with the ingredients of the Betagen for maximum results(creatine, glutamine, HMB, and the other amino acids it contains).
Enjoy, Ed
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 06:21 PM
I take two scoops 20 to 30 minutes before my workout and another two scoops in the evening. I use it everyday, even on my free days. I had great results using BetaGen during my challenge!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 05:57 PM
Yes, I have found an awesome fat burner in fact.
It's actually a book called Body for Life. It teaches how to propery combine nutrition, weight training, and cardio for a 12 week program and if you follow it exactly you will have incredible results.
Seriously though. I'm not a fan of "fat burners" and I'd rather spend the money on a supplement that works...creatine (Betagen to be more specific). That's my opinion.
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 01:52 PM
I buy Myoplex at www.dpsnutrition.net. Best prices I've seen.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coloradokid1984 (172 posts) at 07:20 AM
I agree with SUPAFREAK, reagarding pills... I just feel I need a little something extra to get started back down the right path - once I start seeing improvement it causes me to hit it harder!!!!!! Danielle I don't consider it blabbering, I call it support and thoughts....
I have no idea what is in this stuff either.... I may have my doctor look it over....
Just thought maybe someone else had some more info regarding the stuff..
Casey
Body for Life Forum Message by harleyman69 (54 posts) at 07:34 AM
Hydroxycut is really great. I use it the last 4 weeks of my last challenge. Really helped boost the metabolism and aid in muscle definition.
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (285 posts) at 08:02 AM
Hey Casey! Hydroxycut Hardcore is similar to the usual lines of fat burners out there. It has more caffeine in it, which should help with the resting metabolic rate as well as workout strength and stamina if you time your taking it with your workouts. It also has the usual willow bark which is a precursor of aspirin, which helps thins the blood and get it to circulate into the areas where it can carry away fat better. I presume it also has appetitite suppressants in it, though I am unable to identify them from looking at the ingredients. Fat burners will help a little, just by revving up the resting metabolic rate. However, the best thing they can do for you is to give you more stamina and intensity and quicker recovery during your workouts, which indirectly helps both to burn fat and preserve or build muscle.
Body for Life Forum Message by Coloradokid1984 (172 posts) at 08:12 AM
Thank you for your responses...I feel a little boost is just what i need... Thanks Mike and Harleyman...
Casey
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (669 posts) at 08:48 AM
Casey, honey, your first step is to stop taking two free days in a row...
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1185 posts) at 08:57 AM
You got that right!!! LOL
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1185 posts) at 09:10 AM
I just want to look like the woman on the commercials.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by vitameatavegimin gal (16 posts) at 09:49 AM
Hey all,
I tried Hydroxycut original before BFL. I was ok on 2 pills a day, but when I tried to do 2 pills at a time, I my eyes dialated huge and I had to go home from work early, because I was so shaky. No more for me !!! Think how much more you'll be proud of yourself, knowing you did it yourself, with out the help of a pill???
Body for Life Forum Message by Robin78745 (42 posts) at 09:51 AM
Thanks Mike! Great to know...sounds like you know your stuff!
Body for Life Forum Message by tgantt (14 posts) at 11:02 AM
I am so thankful for a community like this. I am at 200lbs and 3 weeks into the challenge. I am considering ordering some Betagen, CLA and Myoplex Lite. Should I wait until I lose more weight before I start the Betagen and CLA? What kind of results do these produce? Is the Myoplex lite a meal replacement? Please help!
Thanks AGAIN, you guys are priceless.
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1039 posts) at 11:25 AM
If you have the cash, I'd start the supplements now. I started Betagen when I was at my top weight and I believe that it really helped. It helped my upper body really lean out so I could concentrate on my junk in the trunk. :)
I also used CLA but got a sore throat from it, so I don't use that any more at all. Personally, I don't think it's worth the money. But, others may have had better success with it.
Myoplex Lite is a meal replacement. If you don't like Myoplex, just look for protein shakes that have equal or close to equal protein and carbs. Also watch the sodium on powders.
Best of luck and keep us posted!
Body for Life Forum Message by tgantt (14 posts) at 11:28 AM
thank you so much. I will take your advice. Does betagen ever cause weight gain???
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1622 posts) at 12:10 PM
start now, they can only help. Betagen is a "muscle builder" but I wouldn't worry about "weight" gain. :)~
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 02:08 PM
Does Betagen cause fat gain? No.
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 01:10 PM
Can someone please tell me how you would use these, I understand the myoplex is a meal replacement, so why take whey, and when? Is it a protein, a carb, or also a meal replacement?? Thanks for clarifying!
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 01:47 PM
Hi there,
I assume that when you are saying "whey" that you are talking about protein powder.
Protein powder and meal replacement powder do two different things. The meal replacement does exactly what it says...it is designed to replace a meal and give you all the protein, carbs, fat and vitamins that you need for one meal. Use this as one of your six meals while following Body for Life.
As for protein powder, it is exactly that...protein. Depending on the brand, there aren't many carbs or vitamins. A brand that I like called ProBlend 55 does have vitamins and a big dose of glutamine. Since I've been on BFL, the only time I really use the ProBlend 55 now is for EFL recipes that call for protein powder. I don't think you need to use protein powder but that is my opinion. You're getting all the protein you need for the day by eating your six meals.
If anything, if you take Betagen or creatine, glutamine, etc immediately after you work out, which you should really consider doing if you're not already...maybe throw a scoop of protein powder into the mix. But even still, it is probably unnecessary.
Stay strong, Ed
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 02:53 PM
thank you!!
Body for Life Forum Message by willowgerl (228 posts) at 03:34 PM
Basically I think of Myoplex as a 'meal', whey powder as an 'ingredient'. I use whey powder all the time. It's a matter of taste and personal nutritional requirements. Personally I don't like Myoplex shakes. Instead I will mix a scoop of whey powder in with some oatmeal that I've nuked in the microwave with more water than what you'd cook just oatmeal with. Mix in a little SF syrup or some stevia - that's nice and tasty.
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (625 posts) at 06:56 AM
I have been there and you are going to love it! Wait until you see how the plane lands in Palermo. Don’t worry, they always come that close to the mountain side!
Make sure you eat at some of those small family type places. The food is only to die for! TJ
Body for Life Forum Message by tgantt (14 posts) at 02:10 PM
thank you guys so much!!! I am going to look over what I'm eating and make some changes.
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (52 posts) at 11:20 AM
Congrats on both accounts Jay !!!
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (325 posts) at 12:31 PM
Fantastic!
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (514 posts) at 12:42 PM
Congratualtions Jay!! Good things come when we work dont they?? How very exciting!! So so happy for you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (820 posts) at 06:08 PM
Awesome, Jay! :-D
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2187 posts) at 01:49 AM
If I can be here for anyone, I will be, but yesterday, OMG, I felt liked stomped on dog poop! I pretty much let my son do whatever he wanted because everytime I got up, I wanted to puke! Now I know how my son felt the other day, poor baby. My stomach felt like it was the size of a golf ball, all tightened up, tense, and trust me when I say NOTHING was going in it. Everything came out, all at once and tonight, I feel ok. That was one MEAN BUG and I don't wish it on anyone. I managed to take my first exam for my on line course, my son is sleeping, thank god and I am getting ready for bed! take care all, I hope this is a better week for workouts!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (784 posts) at 12:45 AM
Very cool thanks!!
:)
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (186 posts) at 01:47 AM
awesome post - thanks for sharing!
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (145 posts) at 05:26 AM
Great post!!
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (325 posts) at 12:42 PM
It is tough. We are there with you. We came within 3 days of filing bankruptcy 3 years ago but did not. Created a plan, went to our bank, and they agreed to help. It has been tough but following the plan, and with real estate appreciation, our goal of only 2 mortgages and no other debt is in sight. One thing I was told last month by our tax accountant is that during her career of of doing taxes (the past 25 years or so), her clients that did the Monday - Friday type of job and nothing else did not have much after each paycheck. The clients that did more, creating a financial plan and sticking to it, by taking a 2nd job, by going outside the "box" and doing something financially risky, like we are by investing in homes for resale, are the ones that became wealthy. So, create a financial plan and stick to it, work your tail off by getting a 2nd or 3rd job, don't file bankruptcy, etc. If something comes up, try, try, try very hard to not spend money or get further in debt because of that something. You will see your efforts pay off, just as in BFL.
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1120 posts) at 01:04 PM
I should clarify... I am not near bancruptcy. In fact I am paying off debt faster than I have in the past and one loan is almost done. I only have one credit card to off but I do have a pretty high balance. I do hear what you are saying about working hard. I would like to create another stream of income part time I just dont know what avenue to take. I have a good steady paycheck and I think that I need to ask for a raise... Any advice how to do that! I also figured out if I was working hourly instead of salary I would make 200 or more dollars per week. Any advice how to approach this issue
Body for Life Forum Message by BFL bride to be (30 posts) at 01:44 PM
Can't advise you about asking for a job, but will tell you this. The huge diamond ring and foofy wedding are superfluous in my book- if you want to marry this wonderful woman (which you sound like you do), save yourself the money and agravation and get a nontraditional gemstone ring and have an adventure destination wedding. Then you won't be getting yourself in further debt and you'll have some excellent memories too :)
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (308 posts) at 07:05 AM
Did I mention today how great the Steelers are??? :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Gtnskinee (38 posts) at 09:20 AM
That team is so AWESOME!!! They really deserve to win, the way they have been playing ball! I could just take that Ward and squeeze him to death, him and that cute little smile of his :) Everyone did a GREAT job. Ben is 1 in a million.
GO STEELERS!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (631 posts) at 09:01 AM
Teams don't forget to send in your stats today so that your captains can turn them in. Who's going to be in first place this week? Could it be Team #5 again or maybe teams #7 or 8? Stay tuned.
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1591 posts) at 10:42 AM
How about team #9???? Let's go !!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (631 posts) at 01:01 PM
One team has turned in their stats. Where's your team?
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (211 posts) at 09:09 AM
I've got an interview on Thursday for a job that I REALLY want! :-) The "problem" is that I'm a technical writer, and have been for about 7 years. I've never liked technical writing, but it pays well and you know how that goes sometimes.... :-(
I've also got my own photography business that is going really well, but not yet well enough that I can commit to only it right now.
The position that I'm interviewing for is neither a writing nor photography position; it's a Corporate Marketing Representative (sales, sort of). The expectation is to liase between clients and engineers to ensure they're on the same page. It's not a lot of sales (not commission-based), but more shmoozing (hockey games, golf, parties...) It really does sound like too much fun to actually be a job! I REALLY want this job! :-)
I've already had two "interviews" - - one was a meeting with one of the managers over coffee where we discussed the job, the company, and my education and experience (or lack thereof!); the second was a pre-screening HR interview.
So, I need help from anyone who is either in HR, marketing or sales who might be able to prep me for my interview. Potential questions? Scenarios? I think I can spin my experience as a technical writer and business owner to suit some of the needs of the position, but I really want to be well prepared for this interview, so any help is MUCH appreciated, even if you're not in HR, marketing, or sales!
Thanks guys!
Body for Life Forum Message by Robin78745 (42 posts) at 10:00 AM
I too am a TW, and I can relate (good money, lame job)! I worked in sales consulting briefly, and while it wasn't my bag, and one thing I found that was very important to them was that I could communicate verbally as well as in writing.
It sounds like its a little like TW though except you get to solve problems BEFORE they happen as opposed to after, so I'm sure you'll do great. Good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1127 posts) at 10:36 AM
The point of the interview is to sell yourself. You should be interested in the goals of the firm ( listen carefully to learn as much about that as you can) and how you will further enhance those goals will comprise your responses.
Success to You,
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 10:11 AM
anyone have one of these for their barking dog?? I'm looking to get one that's humane yet effective (citronilla spray etc..) any info would be appreciated as surfing the web has me more confused than ever.
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (351 posts) at 11:01 AM
I have used one on my dog. I currently use a shock collar which is activated by sound. It's made by PetSafe. It has 3 levels and uses a special battery that you can only buy from PetSafe. They are sold at PetSmart and I think mine was about $80.
If you are at all sensitive to your dog being uncomfortable, then this is probably not for you. My dog would make a yiping sound when it zapped him.
I did loan this to a neighbor once for a crazy Jack Russell Terrier. The dog was zapped by it once and never barked again, he was so frightened of it, they never had to turn it on.
I have to say that these collars are sensitive and you have to be careful not to leave them on while it's raining. The replacement batteries run about $8 for 2 and they don't last very long.
My dad has used a system that emits a high frequency sound that only dogs can hear, he has had some success with that. I don't think it's a collar, it's attached to the kennel outside.
I would recommend borrowing one from someone who owns one to see if it would work for you or not.
Body for Life Forum Message by wannabegreat (35 posts) at 11:03 AM
We used the system that emits sound. It seemed to work at first and then the dog just started ignoring it. We have more success if we just kennel the dog at night.
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 11:15 AM
We've had 2 complaints in a short time about our dog, Sergeant. He barks at the birds that live in our backyard (he was previously owned by a hunter and is a "bird dog"). Nothing worked and we couldn't have him inside all the time. We bought a shock collar, after much hesitation. It's made by Petsafe and has 8 levels. When he first barks, it gives on a Level 1 shock. Then, he has to bark again within a certain time period for it to go up to Level 2, and so on. It does have a safety shut off so that if he continues to bark his head off, it won't keep him shocking him, at say, Level 8. My husband tested it (he put it up against his throat and made a sound to activate it...it works on the vibration of the dog's voice rather than the sound so it's not activated by OTHER dogs barking) and he said it wasn't bad at all.
The first time we put it on him, he did let out a tiny "yip" but we didn't hear anything after that. He wears it when he's going to be outside for any length of time. It's been a godsend and set us back around $70-80.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by SupaFreak (1039 posts) at 11:19 AM
I have two very strong willed German Shepherds and I have used several collars.
The Citronella collar does work well, if you are willing to purchase additional refill citronella A LOT. If it's a big dog, the collar can also clog up with hair and caked on citronella. So if you get one, get a good one.
I have the traditional 'shock' collars too. Mine are remote control, so I administer the correction. If they are used properly they are VERY effective. And if they are used properly, it's not something you'd have to use more than a few times.
My collars have a vibrate setting and a shock setting. I mostly use the vibrate setting now if I have to use it at all. Because my dogs have learned that if they get the vibrate, the shock is to follow if they don't stop the behavior that is undesirable.
I would suggest doing some serious research on these collars before purchasing one.
What kind of dog is it for? How old? What issues are wanting to correct? Depending on the nature of the issue, MOST issues can be easily corrected with obedience work and no collars at all.
The collar that self administers the shock based on the dog barking can be a double edge sword. I had one on one of my dogs and she barked, so she got zapped. Well, the zap scared her so she barked again, hence she got zapped again. She didn't understand that the zap was caused by the barking. So she barked herself to death, and pretty much wigged out. We returned that collar ASAP.
I only use the collars with my dogs in the field with their search and rescue work to have better control of them around deer, rabbits, and skunks. I use the collars out a need for their protection, not because I don't know how to correct the dog any other way.
You can send me a PM if you want. One thing I know a lot about is DOGS.
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (325 posts) at 12:34 PM
Have you seen the movie "Fun with Dick and Jane"? Funny scene with a bark collar. Our neighbors used one and it worked fine.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 02:51 PM
sit down and lift you right foot off the ground.
turn your foot in clock-wise circles
now take your right hand and draw the number 6
in the air
your foot will go counter clock-wise
too strange
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (631 posts) at 02:54 PM
Do you have too much time on your hands? You've got me trying this and it is strange.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 03:00 PM
actually a former employee send me an e-mail
I tried it like 50 times-----like something different is gonna happen, right?
you know me....I had to share
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (186 posts) at 03:11 PM
verry,very strange - stranger still that I have time to try this at work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Lani (4 posts) at 03:15 PM
HAHA...thats so strange...now how am I going to get any work done! I'll be sitting at my desk making strange loop-di-loops with my apendages!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (485 posts) at 03:16 PM
Yes... very strange....
who would even have the time to think that up?!?!? LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (669 posts) at 03:18 PM
Works with the left foot, too!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 03:21 PM
how bout that your ambidexterous (sp)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (492 posts) at 04:38 PM
ARGH! Like I didnt have enough to distract me! *wink*
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2321 posts) at 04:44 PM
What does it mean if your foot goes clock-wise?
Body for Life Forum Message by drjlbaileyii (471 posts) at 04:56 PM
OK so many of you have been family for me since last year when I completed challenge #1.. well to let you all in on a little secret......my wife and I are expecting our first baby!!!! yepp.. My boys can swim..lol...September 9th is the rough due date.. we are stoked and freaked out all at the same time. It has been us for 10 years now and well.. we were not getting any older...so WOOHOO!!!!!excited!!! well I just wanted to share this great news with my BFL family...
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (631 posts) at 04:58 PM
Congrats. I'm excited for ya!
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (439 posts) at 04:59 PM
Congratulations!! That is so great! I hope everything goes well!
Body for Life Forum Message by brandy (7 posts) at 05:02 PM
congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a lot of fun and work but well worth it. Good luck with smooth pregnancy and delivery. Hey, what kind of doc are you, if you don't mind me asking? My husband is a pediatrician and I'm a nurse.
Brandy
Body for Life Forum Message by drjlbaileyii (471 posts) at 05:05 PM
Brandy.. I am a crazy chiropractor..lol.. I am a chiro but I work in office w/ MD's.. no long term care in my office. we treat you to get you better and give you the tools to take care of yourself..So I am very different than most DC's out there..
Body for Life Forum Message by Tracy06BFL (45 posts) at 05:16 PM
Best Chiro in North Idaho for SURE!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1127 posts) at 05:27 PM
Congrats!
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (1236 posts) at 05:35 PM
Wow Congrats Doc!!!!! Glad to hear the great news.
-T
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2321 posts) at 05:42 PM
Congratulations - that is wonderful news!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 05:58 PM
Congratulations!!!!! That is wonderful news!!!! Best wishes to your whole family!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Supa K (820 posts) at 06:07 PM
Congrats, Doc!
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (302 posts) at 07:13 PM
Awwwww congratulations, Dr. J!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (137 posts) at 07:29 PM
I LOVE my chiro!!
Body for Life Forum Message by fitnesscrazedmom (57 posts) at 08:04 PM
Congrats!!!! Never been to a chiro, but my dad is going for the first time for a herniated disc and he's doing wonders for him.
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 11:38 AM
Soy can increase the level of hormones in your body. Too much can have an adverse effect on your body. That is probably why you've heard it's "bad". But an occasional soy patty or shake here and there shouldn't be harmful. Studies have shown that when women started taking soy in large amounts, it screwed up their hormone levels, as it did with men. And now, new studies are saying that it's not as protective against things such as heart disease and hot flashes as once previously thought. Gotta love those studies....one comes out and says, "XXXXX", then another shows up later and completely contradicts the first one.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (443 posts) at 11:58 AM
I have never heard about Soy screwing up hormone levels, but I have heard about cow's milk doing that because cows are loaded with so many hormones to make them produce such large quantities of milk. I didn't switch to soy milk for that reason, but I have heard of people who have taken their kids off of cow's milk for that reason. I switched because the prtein contect was higher and because I am somewhat lactose intolerant and have no adverse side effects from soy milk.
I did read today that the FDA is taking back their statement that soy helps lower cholesterol. I was sad to hear that, but oh well.... everything in moderation.
Rene'
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (70 posts) at 12:05 PM
Oh such sad news about the cholesteral... but then again I dont tend to trust the FDA much in the first place =P
As for hormone pumped milk... thats why I buy organic ^_^ Happy Cows
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (443 posts) at 12:27 PM
Happy cows.... LOL
Well I will continue to eat my soy regardless of what is said about it for now. I mostly eat it because I really don't care for the taste and texture of most red meat. Same reason i eat ground chicken and ground turkey. Just can't stomach the other stuff!
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 12:43 PM
It's the phytoestrogens found in soy that can have an estrogen like effect in your body. That's what I was referring to when I mentioned soy affecting hormone levels.
We don't use soy milk on a regular basis (I use it in my protein shakes), but I do buy organic, hormone free, antibiotic free milk because of how much the family consumes. We also buy our meat from a local farmer here that doesn't use antibiotics or hormones and processes the meat by hand. This lessens dangers such as mad cow and everything associated with antibiotic, hormone-fed cattle. And in my opinion, it tastes better!!
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (443 posts) at 01:59 PM
Doesn't everything oragnic taste better?? LOL I just wish it were a little more affordable. But that's usually how it goes. Anything that's good for you and actually tastes decent costs more, right??
I haven't actually seen my body have any "estrogen like effects" from eating soy, but then being a woman, a lot can be attributed to PMS... LOL
And since I still don't think I will be taking up eating much red meat any time soo, I will have to stick with my soy in order to get my protein intake up. Just can't eat chicken and eggs for all my meals. I've tried and when i do, I end up binging on all kinds of other foods. Gotta have my soy!
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (443 posts) at 02:00 PM
Thanks for the info though ICU_RN. =)
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 05:36 PM
I am slowly trying to incorporate more soy into my family's diet without overdoing it. They aren't too keen on the soy milk (the kids at least), but they LOVE edamame. The kids will sit down and chow through an entire container of edamame pods. I buy the fresh ones at Costco and they love them. I have tried things like soy crumbles (it looks like hamburger) in place of meat for tacos, etc. but am just not sold on the texture. I don't mind the soy milk and will even eat tofu if it's incorporated into a recipe well enough I can't tell it's tofu....LOL!
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by Rauzer1 (2 posts) at 08:52 PM
Only if you are triing to conceive. Soy has some hormonal effect.
Scattergold said:
Why is it that I keep hearing soy protein is bad?
I love my soy stuff, silk, tofu, soyrizo!
Could someone give me the lowdown?
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 11:35 AM
Unless you have problems with blood pressure, you are fine consuming around 2400mg (the guideline amount). If you eat mostly unpackaged, unprocessed foods and don't add extra table salt, you are okay adding some lunch meat or the occasional frozen dinner (such as a South Beach, Lean Cuisine, etc.). If you are sensitive to sodium, it could cause some bloating, but you shouldn't have to worry about adverse affects to your health. And if you drink nothing but water when you exercise, a little extra salt will help replenish some of the sodium you lose during your workouts.
I don't add salt to most of my cooking because I know I get plenty through the foods I eat (cottage cheese contains a significant amount of salt, as does the South Beach meal I end up eating 2-3 times a week when at work). But my mom never cooked with salt so I'm used to eating my foods unsalted. I use lemon juice to flavor things such as veggies instead of reaching for the salt shaker.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (443 posts) at 11:38 AM
There are so many other seasonings you can add if you need flavor rather than adding salt. I add garlic, fresh or dried to a lot of things. Oregeno is great. I never used to like pepper, but now I do. Dill is my favroite. Great on potatoes topped with cottege cheese.
Body for Life Forum Message by tgantt (14 posts) at 02:15 PM
Hello guys,
I'm sure I'm not the only teacher/mother or anyone else that is always looking for balanced meals ON THE GO. Any ideas? Right now it's protein drinks and fruit most of the time. I would like to know of some meals that I could get everything that I need. Feeling a little undernourished.
Thanks
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 02:18 PM
are you using the meal replacement bars.
I am on a EAS Advantage Edge (low carb version)kick right now......last challenge it was Myoplex Carb Sense.
I stick to one per day.....the rest of the time I try to make it with real foods (a lot of cottage cheese)
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (492 posts) at 02:20 PM
Go to eating for life threads and look up my thread on my quick soup- I take it everyday and heat it in the micro ( Im a teacher also) its very easy and filling
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 02:47 PM
OMG!!! Just saw this on T.V. it got rave reviews, I can't imagine "pasta" that tastes like the real thing and is actually ggod for you. Low cal, low carb and it has some protein...I pray this is true!!! check it out @http://www.house-foods.com/tofushirataki_faq.html or go to www.extratv.com for a more informative link.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (631 posts) at 03:00 PM
I though it said loads of protein, it only has 2 grams and 6 grams of carbs and 40 cal. depending on the serving size, I guess it better than most pasta.
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (492 posts) at 03:11 PM
well, It's forcing me to believe it...and I've got a whole freezer full of low carb pasta if anyone wants it...tastes a little like left over caulk.
Body for Life Forum Message by thudson2000 (86 posts) at 03:22 PM
For those in Canada, Presidents Choice makes a great pasta. It is in with the whole wheat, but it is white. We call it mysterious protien pasta. It has like 6g protien. It is their blue label brand.
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (85 posts) at 03:40 PM
I think the Dreamfields pasta is really good. It's got a lot of protein and added fiber. Also Barilla makes a high-protein version that's really good as well. I don't like whole wheat pastas but I think these taste really good. The texture of both is a little "heavier" than regular pasta, but still very good. I served it at a party recently and no one realized it was not regular old pasta. Like everything else, you still have to watch portion sizes....
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2321 posts) at 05:00 PM
I eat organic wild rice pasta. Its surprisingly good. There are no other ingredients other than wild rice (must be wild rice glue holding in together). Its a yucky colour & funny smell, has to be rinsed extensively (seems too starchy otherwise). If you can get your hands on it I believe its a very wise choice compared to the low carb types JMO.
Thudson - I get this at Loblaws in the organic section. They also have organic brown rice. They are both gluten free, wheat free, egg free, cholesterol free, sodium free & of course fat free. Nutrition: per 1 cup - 198 cal/44 g carb/4.8 g prot.
I guess if you're looking for low carb not a good option but for good quality carbs these would be a good one.
Body for Life Forum Message by Robin78745 (42 posts) at 05:09 PM
Doesn't the book say regular old pasta is ok, in the right amount?
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 07:19 PM
this is like 50 calories a cup!!
Body for Life Forum Message by fitnesscrazedmom (57 posts) at 07:57 PM
I use Barilla plus. Its got 38g carb, 200 cal and 17 g. protein, that decent amount of protein for pasta. The best part is it tastes great!!! I love it. I add grilled chicken to bring the protein a bit closer to the carb count
Body for Life Forum Message by tinkerbell (351 posts) at 08:24 PM
Hungry-Girl.com really likes these noodles. I bought some at a specialty market and I couldn't eat them, and I can eat almost anything. They didn't taste funny, it was the texture, hard to describe, but kinda slimy wormy chewy....nothing like real pasta at all. I think the whole package is 40 calories and it's a lot of noodles.
I stick with the Barilla plus, it's the best.
Body for Life Forum Message by Serobin (1 posts) at 02:52 PM
Is a pickle a carb or a vegetable?
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (631 posts) at 02:56 PM
I believe vegetables are carbs. So a pickle would be a carb.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kela (138 posts) at 04:17 PM
I just looked in fitday and for 1 spear there is about 5 cals and 1 carb...no protein. I would use it as a veggie....
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (250 posts) at 08:08 PM
Ok this sounds totally gross. For supper today I mixed half a yam and cottage cheese together and it was SUPER YUM!
Body for Life Forum Message by fitnesscrazedmom (57 posts) at 08:10 PM
That does not sound gross. The other day fo rlunch I had blended cottage cheese with salsa and put it on top of my yam and it was delicious, better than plain and a lot healthier than butter
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (250 posts) at 08:17 PM
Mmmmm. My co-workers were just making the worst faces I have ever seen!
Body for Life Forum Message by iceskater (326 posts) at 08:18 PM
That sounds really good, actually!
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (250 posts) at 08:22 PM
It was really super yummy. May very well be a new fave :)
Body for Life Forum Message by bunandholly (1 posts) at 08:52 PM
sound really yummy
Body for Life Forum Message by Coco (517 posts) at 08:52 PM
super yammy!
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (49 posts) at 11:34 PM
I tried barbell squats and I just do not think that can be good for your back. I will not do them agian.....it is a huge strain on my spine. I will stick to dumbells.
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (154 posts) at 04:05 PM
I would like to get more flexible and I think that maybe Yoga might do the trick. There are classes offered at my gym pretty much every day.
When would be the best time to take a class?
I'm doing BFL exercise by the book (MWF-weights, TThS-cardio).
When should I take a class?
Thanks in advance,
KatieFeld-mom
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (85 posts) at 04:46 PM
Yoga can be suprisingly strenuous, so I would think it would be better to do it on a cardio day. There are wide variations with yoga...some classes are "fat burning", some are more "strength" focused, so it is kind of hard to figure out where to put it in. Hopefully someone else with more yoga knowledge than me can give you some better input!
Another class to try is Pilates. Also good for flexibility and excellent for the core.
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by drjlbaileyii (471 posts) at 04:58 PM
do it on cardio days..if it is available. start slow and make sure the instructor takes their time and walks you through the poses...JB
Body for Life Forum Message by Robin78745 (42 posts) at 04:59 PM
Like Nola said, Yoga can be strenuous. It can also be very mild and calm, it just depends on the type you are doing.
I think when you take it depends on the strenuousness of the class you are taking. Ask the teacher of their class is a power/Ashtanga yoga class or a Hatha class. Ashtanga can easily be used in place of cardio (and don't let any yoga naysayers tell you otherwise until they go spend some time in an Ashtanga class), while Hatha is generally much less strenuous and can be used on your day off. Most gyms offer a more hatha-based class becuase it is more "traditional" yoga.
Ashtanga will get you more flexible more quickly because it really heats your body (they use this goofy breath but it really does heat you up).
Good luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (156 posts) at 09:10 AM
Helpful links consolidated...
Find roommate > cruise messageboard
2005 BFL Cruise photos > BFLcruise
EAS Canada > BodyforLIFEcruise.com
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2187 posts) at 03:50 PM
WOW! Look at this thread! Over 85 posts! Way to go IDAHO! lol!
Yes I am going and VERY excited. Purchased my plane tickets already, trying to save some $$ but I am going!
LET'S ROCK THE JOINT!!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (669 posts) at 05:00 PM
Where are you staying the night before we embark, Udenia?
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (156 posts) at 06:01 PM
Last cruise we all (30) stayed in the same hotel and had a Pre-Party.
There are several arriving in Orlando Saturday. But we don't sail until Monday. So, I have our travel agent working on a group rate for us somewhere. We haven't decided if we plan to stay in Orlando a night, or maybe two to visit one of the area attractions, or head straight to the coast. More info soon.
It will all be post on the cruise website as it unfolds.
www.BodyforLIFEcruise.com
Less than 5 months gang,
Jerry
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (3024 posts) at 07:02 PM
Getting my Passport tomorrow!
Only 5 months!! YES!!! I can't wait, I am sooooooooooooooo excited!
Yea, less then 5 months, we will be leaving to go back home 5 months from today, GEEEZ!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (59 posts) at 01:48 PM
Not a diet, but if you wanna umm "cleanse" yourself check out colonblow.com
its kinda scarey!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (70 posts) at 02:42 PM
I had a friend who went on this peanut butter diet...
ate nothing but peanut butter and drank peanut butter shakes for 2 weeks...
It worked.... but I guess if you eat nothing but one thing for 2 weeks youre bound to loose weight! lol
Body for Life Forum Message by Boise Lifer (19 posts) at 08:46 PM
Well, week 2 is down and 3 has started with a bang. Got week 2 pics up. I think I'm starting to see some progress! =)
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (49 posts) at 08:55 PM
Excellent job! You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up the good work.
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (77 posts) at 07:04 PM
Hi gang, As promised this weeks challenge we got a total of .... 105.5 point.
Let's put our best effort in for this last week. OK?
Body for Life Forum Message by Kristalyn (2 posts) at 05:00 PM
Hey - it's great to see other's from Oklahoma!!! This is my first BFL challenge and actually even my first day on tracker. I'm excited to see others from OK. I'm from Edmond. I may not get to make a lot of meetings in Tulsa, but I would love to make a few if possible. Keep me updated!!
Body for Life Forum Message by anavywife (173 posts) at 05:07 PM
Im a former OKIE, wish I was there to join you:( Hope you all have fun!!
Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (118 posts) at 06:18 PM
Hey, Kristalyn. I'm in Piedmont, and I work in Edmond.
Body for Life Forum Message by Lani (4 posts) at 02:42 PM
Hi Nancy,
I wish I could remember where I read that info but I was visiting so many sites that I can't find it. I know it said that the pink skin after a workout was due to the increased circulation near the surface of the body. Sorry I couldn't find that info for you.
Lani
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (309 posts) at 03:10 PM
That is sooo weird
I have been ichy now for about 4 weeks and I can't figure out why!!
Now I know...Thank you for asking!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 03:19 PM
that article was on hussman or whatever that site is, same as the soft fat article..LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (70 posts) at 03:53 PM
I never did read that soft fat artcile but I wanted to! now I gotta go dig up that thread! Did someone post a link to the article?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (87 posts) at 02:06 AM
WOW!!!!
Yep...definitely an "inspiration" for us men too!!!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (388 posts) at 05:45 AM
She also has a yahoo group and a blog at buffmother.blogspot.com
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 07:10 AM
Wonderful inspiration!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Leesaw73 (4 posts) at 08:36 AM
Yes, I have her blog on my favorites
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 09:06 AM
I read this at some point back in challenge 1
thanks for the reminder-----read it again this morning and NOW I'm an
"Official Buff Mother Member"
Body for Life Forum Message by scrappinmichelle (51 posts) at 09:11 AM
Wow! Thanks for the heads up on the site! A huge motivation indeed!
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (17 posts) at 05:55 PM
I couldn't get her before pictures to load. Anyone know the link for that? Yes, she is very inspiring!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 11:30 AM
We used this bag:
http://www.ebags.com/mountainsmith/day_pack/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=3148
to put all over our snacks/food into. It's a really sporty, macho "fanny pack", although I wouldn't classify it as a fanny pack. It's got lumbar support and works GREAT on all the rides. You just push it around to the front of you when on the rides. We were able to put snacks, 2 cameras (one digital, one 35mm), 2 water bottles (it has holders on either side of the bag), full size sunscreen, wallet, etc. into the bag. It's comfortable to wear and because it doesn't sit on your back, we were able to also carry Camelbak's filled with our daily amount of water as well.
This bag has gone with us to Disneyland for 5 days, SeaWorld for 3 days, and various other amusement parks and trips. You can put all kind of healthy snacks into it so you don't have to eat all your meals in the park. It helps with eating healthy in addition to saving a bit of $$$ over eating in the park.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by KauaiBound (177 posts) at 11:46 AM
Wow you are a professional theme parker, Melanie!
Linn
Body for Life Forum Message by 1leanmom (28 posts) at 11:51 AM
hey...just thought I would let you know that there are several of this exact bag listed on ebay...some are great deals! :)
we're going to disneyworld this may...and I'm planning on getting one for the trip!
thanks melanie for the info!! :)
jen
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (70 posts) at 12:00 PM
Which park are you taking for your free day? I worked at Disney World for 5 years and still visit often, have eaten at just about every restaurant....
You know you can also call Disney reservations, they are trained to answer a whole broad range of questions including special diet needs in the parks =)
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 12:31 PM
The best thing about that bag is that it's somewhat "macho" looking...teehee...so hubbie doesn't refuse to carry it at times. I have used backpacks in the past and really love this bag over any pack I've used. I was hesitant to order it, but once I received it and packed it up, I fell in love. And although it's not "waterproof", you can go on most water rides without worry things inside will get soaked.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by 1leanmom (28 posts) at 12:39 PM
hey scattergold...I haven't even thought about where my free day would be!! now that's planning ahead! :)
since you worked there so long, are there any recommendations on the best food? I plan on taking snacks in for me...but I'll be with my hubby, daughter, mom, dad, and brothers too...and they will want to taste that disney cuisine! :)
any info regarding the parks would be helpful! thanks!
jen
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (70 posts) at 01:09 PM
I would definitely recommend having your free day in Epcot... definitely... the restaurants in the world showcase are fantastic, some of which boast their own world class chefs (such as Bistro de Paris).. all of the restaurants there are pretty authintic cooking, as they are staffed with that countries nationality. France (Bistro de Paris) has probably the best restaurant, dont go into the restaurant downstairs.. go behind it and youll see a little door with a podium, THAT is a nice place if you have a little money to spend.. it is of course some heavy French food, but the portions are kept in check (as any gourmet restaurant)... Mexico also has a nice indoor restaurant, overlooks the water ride and the Mexican pyramid.. it always looks like night time in there... Morocco's restaurant also has some decently healthy food, and some belly dancers ;-) Canada for steak... England for some super fatty (but very authentic ) British grub.... Japan has a tappanyaki and a sushi/sashimi bar, Germany has a buffet with your traditional German fare, Norway also had a buffet last time I ate there (like 10 years ago) so it might have changed, China also has a nice restaurant and you can order like a 7 course meal, pretty cool with all the steam baskets.. mmm... Anyways.. yea I love eating in Epcot.
The food in Magic Kingdom is crap in comparison.... theyve switched alot of the food since I've stopped working there.. switching the old sandwich shops with McDonalds.. grrrr... but there is a taco place in Adventureland where you can get a yummy taco salad (just munch that shell sparingly)... also smoked turkey legs at stands in adventureland... god those things are good... hmmm... there is a sandwich place in Liberty square... Sleepy Hollow I think... they have a good chicken salad sandwich, pretty sure it was served on wheat.... there were two other restaurants with salad bars, one in Fantasy Land and one in tomorrowland.. but they have both been replaced with McDonalds =(
I'd also give calling Disney reservations a call about dining in M.K. as its changed alot since I spent much time there... Epcot on the other hand... I'll go there to eat whenever I have the opportunity. =)
Body for Life Forum Message by SuzyQ (34 posts) at 09:37 PM
Been so busy at work before I leave town. THANKS FOR ALL THE INFORMATION! This website is the most informative and friendly site I have used regarding BFL!!!
Wanted to let you know that I also found complete menus for each park's restaurants all the way down to the food stands on www.allears.com.
Scattergold, I'm glad you confirmed what I had decided. Free Day at Epcot. We went last year and I just thought why settle for Magic Kingdom crap food when you have all the choices at Epcot.
Thanks again and I'll let you know how it goes when I get back on Saturday.
Body for Life Forum Message by 1leanmom (28 posts) at 10:08 PM
wow...thanks scattergold for the detailed info regarding the food at disneyworld!! this is our first trip there and we would have wasted alot of money on the crappy food if it wasn't for your advice! you're a sweetie!
:) jen
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (59 posts) at 12:46 PM
Newfoundland=Definition lines in my legs (upper and lower)
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (87 posts) at 12:49 PM
I have found that little line below the navel!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by Scattergold (70 posts) at 12:59 PM
Little bumps on my arms that appear to be biceps!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (154 posts) at 01:10 PM
NewFoundLand = a very loose pair of size 10 khakis!
Body for Life Forum Message by vitameatavegimin gal (16 posts) at 01:19 PM
My NewFoundLand is that I fit INSIDE my pants (a size smaller even), w/out anything hanging over the edge !!! Even straight out of the dryer !! Yahoo !!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 12:22 AM
WOW! You have done an amazing job in just 8 weeks! Keep up the great work!
Body for Life Forum Message by solocamguy (23 posts) at 09:16 AM
Pan, Great job , keep up the good work, feels great does'nt it , The pics show great progress in the stomach. Great progress. I just posted some new pics also.
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (211 posts) at 09:18 AM
WOW! Your 4 week pic is such an amazing difference! And it just gets better from there! Keep it up!
Body for Life Forum Message by gbfan (375 posts) at 09:49 AM
Your hard work is paying off!! Great job!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 12:07 AM
My problem is that I hit a point where I feel like I am going to regret going any further. I feel like if I go on, I will hurt myself or end up so sore, I won't be able to do anything. It's a stupid fear, but I really have a hard time getting through that last few reps or the last 5 minutes of cardio.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 09:26 AM
watched it yesterday.......took me all day to watch all 4 DVD's.
Very inspirational, it helped me to re-evaluate the remainder of challenge 2 (today begins week 4).
I'm hoping to get my husband to watch them, I feel it could be very inspirational to him. With all that he has been thru in the last couple of years if he could (or would) implement the BFL lifestyle at 100%---he could go for the gold with the challenge AND be a real contendor.
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (430 posts) at 09:41 AM
If you send me your address I will send you the VHS version. If you promise to pass it on to someone else when they need it.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1127 posts) at 10:22 AM
Hey Pixy,
good idea, I would also encourage folks to find and sign up on a similar thread I posted a few weeks back under support in which I have two sets of the 4 dvd collection out on loan and circulating now. The more the merrier :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 07:40 AM
I like to top my EFL pancakes with a little sugar free grape jelly, and then sprinkle Splenda over it. I also like to use Walden Farms calorie free pancake syrup and Walden Farms Calorie jelly on the pancakes. http://waldenfarms.com/
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 11:25 AM
I posted a while back that I added a small amount of chocolate protein powder. Otherwise, the carb count is a bit off (higher) from the protein count. It improved the taste quite a bit!
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (514 posts) at 12:47 PM
Not sure about the protein powder in the pancakes--but I use a little sugar free syrup in my coffee in the morning (very little) - it doesnt seem to effect my results in any way.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (87 posts) at 12:42 PM
I swear that soreness really helped me hit 10's on my LBWO today!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by Linne (514 posts) at 12:44 PM
I love being sore too- by the time Sunday comes I am usually sore from head to foot- Literally!! I took a faaanttastic free day yesterday with the perfect amount of rest and activity. Church, movies, spending time with family - oh and Desparate Housewives!! I just love Sundays!!
HORRAY FOR SUNDAY SORENESS!!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 12:18 AM
Welcome back! We'll be here to support you!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 12:16 AM
I hope you feel better!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 12:19 AM
Thanks everyone!!! Your encouragement means so much!! Any good home remedies for the flu out there? I could sure use em, hubby is going on a business trip all week and I'll be home with 3 kids..a 6 year old, 5 year old and a 2 year old! I need to get better quick!
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (64 posts) at 04:59 PM
thank s steve! Well said
Body for Life Forum Message by ray59 (29 posts) at 01:06 AM
I also dont workout when I first wake up because I work the night shift. I workout at all different times whenever I can work it in to my schedule. For me the main thing is to have an empty stomach and to workout during a time when I'm refreshed and not feelig tired.
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (186 posts) at 01:17 AM
Thanks everyone!
FitnessGal4Life - nice to know I'm not the only one struggling!
jps2lean - thanks for noticing a difference, and letting me know. as always, i think we're our own worst critics
ray59 - i think i have some serious negative self-talk going on about letting myself down and not working out in the morning, thanks for kicking that out the window! I've just come back from wicked 20 min cardio HIIT, and it's 8:15pm!!
Thanks again, have a GREAATTT BFL day :)
Liz
Body for Life Forum Message by solocamguy (23 posts) at 06:37 AM
I too always workout in the evenings , I can see more deffinition in your abs in your week 3 photos , Stay Strong . I too just posted end week 3 photos let me know what you think
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 07:04 AM
Liz, It is great that you have pinpointed your weaknesses, now it is just a matter of writing out a plan and a schedule that will work for you!! You Can Do This!!!!
I can already see changes in your photos, hang in there, stay strong, and you will be a success!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (285 posts) at 07:33 AM
I'm writing from Michigan, where it's currently about 10 degrees fahrenheit and there's a snow cover. I read your report about doing your runs at night to avoid the heat of the day and thought, "Either this is a very old thread, or this person needs to see a psychiatrist!" Then, I went to your profile and I see you are down under where it really is summer! Now that I've had a good laugh at my own expense, let me just tell you that I think you're doing well, other than that you are tending to buy into some negative self-talk and are allowing it to upset a productive routine. BTW, I've been doing BFL for 5 1/2 years and it is my experience that loss of focus is THE MOST prevalent problem in second and subsequent challenges. The reasons are several, and here are some of them: 1. Most people don't take much time off between their first and second challenges, and so what they really do is to turn it into one 24 week challenge, which is just too long to stay focused, to avoid boredom, and to avoid overtraining fatigue setting in. 2. On the second and subsequent challenges, the amount of fat to be burned and muscle to be built is much smaller. When the goals are smaller, the ability to stay focused is more difficult not less. 3. Progress, due to reasons set forth earlier, is always slower in the second and subsequent challenge, and so it is difficult to stay focused and on task. 4. Doing the same routines at the same time, and eating the same food every day all the time, just really becomes difficult, to the point that intensity really flags in the workouts, and "reward nibbling" becomes common in the diet. The solution? The best solution to all this is to analyze it, figure out which of these it is; own it by writing it down and correcting behavior consciously and willfully, writing down the corrections, and finishing strong. Easier said than done, but certainly you can do it.
Body for Life Forum Message by She Bear (60 posts) at 09:00 AM
You have fantastic legs!!!!! You can see your waist is getting smaller and smaller!
Eye of the tiger!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 12:09 AM
It's already in the past. It sounds like you have taken control (or as in my case sometimes, regained sanity) and you will do just fine getting back on track. Have a great day tomorrow!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 12:03 AM
I agree that the bf% is the best thing to go by. You may not lose very many pounds because you aren't that big to begin with. I have heard that some people don't see very much difference in scale weight when they are not too far from their ideal weight. Anyway, I would get a good bf reading ASAP. I know here that there is a gym that will do it for you for $5 and another that does it free if you do their tour and fitness evalutation (it takes about a half hour and they do a complete weigh/measure and bf check and then tell you about their program. you don't have to end up joining) I only know this because I have worked at both these clubs over the years and they are both part of large franchises so you may be able to find something like that where you live. Hope this helps.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2321 posts) at 04:09 AM
I just looked at your profile and its hard to tell from your picture but there you look very very slim. Your measurements say the same. What exactly are you trying to achieve? I copied this from your profile for goals:
"I have always been very fit. My lowest weight, which I achieved last year, has been 118. I started pushing myself too hard around September, doing 3-4 workouts per DAY. The past month or so has been spent sleeping and eating. I think I just made myself too tired. Now I'm trying to get back on track."
Can you put a sample of what your diet has been like or what its like now? At 1000 cal and protein very high I'd be curious to see what your diet is like.
Not to sound like a "know-it-all" but I shudder to think what may happen to you as you get older with something like the above. I'll give you an example: In your 30's 1000 calories a day/4 - 5 workouts a day. In your 40's 500-700 calories a day/5-7 workouts a day. YOU WILL CRASH!!!!
While I may be being sarcastic & snarky I feel as though I've earned that right because I come with experience of the exact same mindset that there is no such thing as "too skinny". Anybody that "knows" me here can attest to that. That scale and its horrific readings have been eating me alive. I may know all this & offer up the advice freely but have yet to amend my own mindset.
I'm guessing but I think what you may be seeing in yourself is a "skinny fat person" and you believe by loosing more weight you will see a skinny fit person. Eat your damn food (good food/portions) do your absolute best workouts and who knows with the great little figure you've got, armed with some sound knowledge, you might put on 3 or 5 pounds and look like you weigh 115 pounds and be a COMPLETE KNOCK-OUT!!!!!! JMO
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (388 posts) at 05:53 AM
Did you know Donna Szabo actually gained eight pounds during her amazing transformation? She was a 2000 champ. Check out her before/after pictures under meet the champions on bodyforlife.com She is also listed here under her real name with a space just as above.
Don't ever worry about gaining muscle weight! You will look completely different at a higher weight IF it's muscle weight!!! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by FitGirl86 (4 posts) at 09:39 AM
I'm thinking my post was misread...
Flower said:
Can you put a sample of what your diet has been like or what its like now? At 1000 cal and protein very high I'd be curious to see what your diet is like.
I'm concerned because I don't WANT to eat only 1000 calories. I've been eating much more than that. The BFL diet is high protein and low calories, that's why I was asking.
Flower said":
Not to sound like a "know-it-all" but I shudder to think what may happen to you as you get older with something like the above. I'll give you an example: In your 30's 1000 calories a day/4 - 5 workouts a day. In your 40's 500-700 calories a day/5-7 workouts a day. YOU WILL CRASH!!!!
It's been a month since I did 2 or 3 a days. I realize I can't do that because it's unhealthy. That's why I stopped doing it.
Flower said:
I'm guessing but I think what you may be seeing in yourself is a "skinny fat person" and you believe by loosing more weight you will see a skinny fit person. Eat your damn food (good food/portions) do your absolute best workouts and who knows with the great little figure you've got, armed with some sound knowledge, you might put on 3 or 5 pounds and look like you weigh 115 pounds and be a COMPLETE KNOCK-OUT!!!!!! JMO
I have been "eating my damn food". I want to make sure I'm eating ENOUGH. That's what I was asking about in my second post. I am an athlete, I always have been, but I am getting out of shape. Just because I didn't gain 50 lbs or more before I started the challenge doesn't mean I don't have a reason to do it. And I do want to look great, to be more fit, but I am NOT looking forward to no breasts and big arms. I'm concerned about those things as well.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2321 posts) at 09:51 AM
Why not post what you have been eating meal by meal. Have you tallied up your calories & ratios?
How about we go back to your original question. You stated your weight is very important to you. The reason I'm interested in this whole thread is because my weight is very important to me too. Are you asking if its possible to get to 118 lbs via BFL? How did you get to 118 lbs before? Was it doing all that working out? What were you eating then? I'm curious. But more importantly, if you're looking for diet advice list your foods.
Tracey
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (145 posts) at 12:18 PM
Hi-
Just my two cents here, so please take it for what it is worth. :)
Have you taken a look at what your Base Metabolic Rate (BMR) is? in case you don't know that is the number of calories your body needs to just be you, not including any exercise (Simplified I know...) There are plenty of web calculators out there, but what I used to get started was what BFL.com had on it's site to get me started towards my goal, here is the link http://www.bodyforlife.com/exercise/calcalc.asp (don't pay attention to the bug in the page, it still works)
Decide what your goal is then try to get your numbers towards the ones that the calculator gives you. It is only a guidline, but like you said, 1000 Calories is low.. when I put in your profile goal, it says, that you should be getting in 1270 caloreis if your gaol is to lose fat, 1524 calories if your goal is to lose fat and gain muscle and 1905 calories if your goal is to get bigger and stronger..
So take a look at this site to help you out. Also, try http://www.fitday.com to help you calculate your total calories of food in a typical day. Sometimes you have to customize the foods, but this site is a great help.
Heck in trying to respond to your thread I just realized why I have been on my platau for the past few weeks, so thanks to you for helping me! (TOO many calories1!!! of course I am getting bigger arms and shoulders which as a male with an ego I like!)
Good luck!
Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by FitGirl86 (4 posts) at 12:39 PM
Hi, nope I have no idea what my BMR is.
I mostly want to lose fat, and gain a little muscle but I don't want to gain a lot of muscle.
I use fitday. I've used it for years.
Today, my eating plan looks like this"
8 a.m. - 5 egg whites, 1 c. oatmeal
11 a.m. - protein shake, small peach
(class til 1)
1 p.m.(ish) - field greens salad w/chicken breast, 3 or 4 strawberries.
3 p.m. - protein shake, some kind of carb. (not sure yet)
(cardio workout at 4.)
530 p.m. - chicken w/mixed veggies
Don't usually eat after 7 so that will be it. Does that seem like enough, or am I missing things?
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (145 posts) at 12:45 PM
What did fitday tell you?
Try this article, it might help you.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa64.htm
Joe
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2321 posts) at 01:36 PM
Your meals seem quite good to me, don't know what the calories are but they seem quite balanced. A female trying to gain alot of muscle is truly a challenge. As a female who doesn't want to it is highly UNLIKELY that you will. I should add that the more muscle you do acquire, the more fat you will burn.
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 12:13 AM
Why does bulky have to be a bad thing?
Anyway, it will happen for you since it sounds like you have been doing really well keeping on the program.
I know you put away the scale, but how has your body fat changed?
Body for Life Forum Message by ray59 (29 posts) at 12:45 AM
Had the exact same thing in my first challenge.But I cant say that I ate exactly I should have and definitely went too crazy on the free day.This time I'going to focus much more on diet.One thing I'm trying is to use fruit more as my carb.When I go to work at night,I just pack one 16 oz cottage cheese and some various fruit and thats two meals for the night.Try not to eat too much Whole wheat bread,and have lots of veggies. My favotite is a spinach omlette.Three whites,one whole,and lots of fresh spinach.I saute the spinach with pam and a little extra virgin olive oil,maybe a 1/2 tspn. top with a slice of smart beat fat free chedder.Have that with a 1/2 grapefruit and water.Very satisfying
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 07:31 AM
Eve, Hang in there!!! Stay Strong!!! You Can Do It!!! A lot of big changes can, and do happen in those last 4 0r 5 weeks!!! The magic will happen for you if you stick with it and give it your all!!!!! You Can Do This!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (192 posts) at 08:36 AM
Eve,
There is a noticable difference between your first photo in your profile and the week 5 one. All in all, you're progressing and that's all that matters! Don't worry about what "friends" say. It takes a while to get bulky, more than 8 weeks to be sure. As long as YOU are happy with how your arms are developing, then screw what anyone else says!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1127 posts) at 10:32 AM
Eve,
I'm sure all of us here ( and elsewhere ) have been exposed to a) incorrect information b) indifferent friends or family, and many, many variations of that.
If you embrace and enjoy a healthy lifestyle as offered and outlined through BFL... what is gonna happen is that all of these "doubtful" people sooner or later are going to have to wake up and acknowledge that you have accomplished something that is beyond them.
Then your role becomes one where you can educate and encourage others to participate in mental and physical strength and health.
I also would encourage you to use the scale and tape measure and photos as a reinforcement and encouragement, and refocussing ( as need be ) tool which is a good thing as opposed to something to be avioded :)
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Joe (145 posts) at 12:34 PM
Eve,
I agree with Kerry, not only because he is right, but beacuse he is proof of what he speaks.
Now, I am the first to say that the sclae is ONE tool in your arsenal to help you reach your goals. The tape measurer is the other. I have found that using those two tools together has helped me tremndously in gaging where I am each week towards my ultimate goal for this challenge. I have just finsihed week 7, and I am on a platau, but still seeing a postive change in my body, the problem for me is that I was underestimating how many calories I was eating, so I Am getting a little bigger and not losing any weight. While my goal is to lose fat for this challenge, my next challenge of 2006 is when I will try to get a little bigger. My long drawn out point, is that I wouldn't have known what was going on and what changes I need to make with out those tools, oh and one more a journal/website to document everything like my weight and measurements (I use http://www.mybodycomp.com, others will suggest different sites, whatever you use just be consistent). This site also gives you a % bodyfat.
You will get to your goal, with help and encouragement from your tracker friends. It is a recipricol friendship here, we are pulling for you becuase it gives us hope in ourselves to meet our goals.
Good Luck!!!
Joe
P.S. - Man do I sound like a broken record about being consistent with your site for bodyfat... am I sick or something...LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (211 posts) at 12:51 PM
OOOOOOooooo....you must be so excited! I keep hearing that Week 8 is the magical week where the weight just seems to melt off of you!! Congratulations on making it there! I can't wait to hear the melting report next week! Enjoy it!
...and dismiss your "friend's" comments - - I almost guarantee they're driven by her own insecurities! You don't look "bulky" at all! The next time she says it, use reverse psychology, and exclaim, in your most excited voice, "Really? Thanks!" :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by nola (85 posts) at 01:03 PM
My first thought is that your friend just might be a little jealous...especially if it is a female friend! I seriously doubt that you are bulky by now and what your friend might be referring to is the fact that you have more definition...more visible muscles, which sounds like a GOOD thing!
~Eileen
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (17 posts) at 06:04 PM
You are all wonderful! Thanks for the support! I'll keep working at it, and maybe I will pull the scale out... if I dare! Thank you!
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (73 posts) at 12:38 PM
It has certainly helped me as well!
I've been pushing really hard myself, Im at a spot where I need to be smart about how hard I push as well. But as a group our average weight has gone from 194.14 to 188.86 after only 3 weeks. Congratulations to ALL!
Remember, this isn't about being perfect, this is about striving to improve ourselves even during the hard times! Anyone could do this if it was easy all the time!
Keep pushing for those 10's!
Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 12:33 AM
I tried looking through some of the profiles, but there are so many. I'm trying to find transformations of people like myself to serve as inspiration. I can't really use the ones on the BFL website because the winners of the competition never seem to be that fat to begin with. (maybe because some of those people had to do more than one challenge and we don't get to see the real "before") I would like to see people's transformations that have gone from (for example) 40 or 50% bodyfat to say, 15% bodyfat. If I saw someone more like myself, it might inspire me. I'm sure there are some people on this site (or elsewhere), but I am having trouble finding them. Any suggestions?
Body for Life Forum Message by ray59 (29 posts) at 12:35 AM
if you buy the book "eating for life" there are some real inspiring photos in there
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (796 posts) at 12:44 AM
men or women or both?
jshelton always inspires me.
That's the only one I can think of at the moment.
Although, the www.pam-brown.com website was motivating for me.
I don't think I want to become a body builder, but having a vision and a dream is helpful!
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 02:37 AM
Thanks for reminding me about Pam. When I lost the weight before, she offered me some advice on the leanandstrong board. Unfortunately, that board seems to have really taken a turn for the worse and not many people seem to visit it anymore. Anyway, I looked at her site again and she is truly one of the great "transformers". Jshelton is great too!
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (131 posts) at 03:08 AM
I'd suggest looking at Evielee's photos. She's made an amazing transformation. Also check out her home page (and the September archive). Be prepared for some serious inspiration here!!
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (186 posts) at 04:31 AM
sporty girl, you read my mind. Evielee is amazing, and you should definitely look at her profile jps!
Body for Life Forum Message by tgantt (14 posts) at 01:52 PM
Well, jps2lean, I can't be a motivation, YET, but I am starting where you are. I currently weigh 200 down from 206, and in my third week. Drop me a line, and we will keep EACH OTHER motivated!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (669 posts) at 01:59 PM
What about Mina Hobbi?
Oh, and one of my Tracker faves, though I don't think she posts much anymore: WeCanDoIt
Body for Life Forum Message by junojen (48 posts) at 02:06 PM
Oh yeah - definitely Mary from WeCanDoIt. She has her own blog now that you can check out - look at WeCanDoIt's profile and she has a link to her blog.
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (225 posts) at 02:11 PM
I started at 40 and got down to 29 in 2003 and 19 after that. Evielee is absolutely amazing and Mina Hobbi and Pam Brown and WeCanDoIt and so many others. These should just get you started anyway. HTH!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by Muscle Head (52 posts) at 02:14 PM
By no means a complete list .... but a couple that come to mind right away are:
sushu
J-Dub
Tai-Kee
Udenia
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (87 posts) at 02:15 PM
jps...if you go to Pam Brown's company's website there is a community link. http://www.customizedphysiques.com/ She posts there & I have read somewhere too that she tries to answer each & every email she gets. I am a guy & Pam is by far my most favorite success story & motivator.
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by FitForGood (47 posts) at 02:36 PM
How about look at YOU for inspiration? I just checked out your profile, and you are doing great!! 11.5 lbs and 1.5% body fat drop in 3 weeks???? That's phenomenal!! And your pictures from 2001 - WOW. You did it before and you can do it again - You ARE doing it now. Be proud.
Body for Life Forum Message by ray59 (29 posts) at 12:34 AM
I'll be starting week three tomorrow.So far I'd give myself a 6.5 on a one to ten scale.The first week I really wasnt carefull enough about the food,but by the weekend and five good workouts I was starting to feel good.I started to get pumped and that motivated me.Of course you couldnt see it i n the mirror,but I knew there were changes after the first week.Last week I did great on the eating.Morning of day 12 I was down 6 Lbs. and one pant size.Believe it or not on day 10 one of my customers actually noticed that I had lost weight and said "oh yea,you can definitely see it".Now this guy had not seen me in about 2 weeks and had no idea I had been working out.Today is the end of my free day which I actually started saturday evening.Not too bad,probably put a little weight back on but it will be gone by day 14 definitely! I had spanish food for my first free meal and it got me sick.I ate too much,and my body let me know it immediately.tasted great goin down.But after seven days of egg whites,salad, cottage cheese,fruit,chicken breast,and lots of veggies,it just didnt sit right! As far as the workouts,I'm doin something a little different this time.Trying to really follow the program! I'm using less weight and really concentrating on "hold for one".I should make that my new screen name.I feel like a weekling at the ballys I go to since noone I can see is following bfl,and many of the guys are in top shape.Most people use as much weight as they can lift for anywhere from 2 to 8 reps.I start my bench press with only two 25lb plates for my first set of 12(level 6) and then 40 lbs. on each side for my fourth set of 6(level 9),then back to the two 25's for my set of twelve.Anyway,dont want to bore you with too much info but you get the picture.I'm starting off slow and getting the muscle to burn.Still getting some painfull abdomen cramps,but much less and I know they'll go away as I continue to excercise them.For cardio I'm also doing something different.During my first Bfl I did all my cardio on my basement treadmill.This time I'm doing a full 20 min of jogging around the padded track at ballys.Jogging on a floor is definitely alot harder than on a treadmill.My goal the first "run" on day 4 was just to not stop jogging for the full 20 min.no matter how slow I had to go.I did wind up doing some sprints though. Morning of day 12 I managed to do a bfl style workout on the track,but it was tough.I would jog really slow for level 6 and a light sprint for level 9.felt great.As far as pics,I've decided not to post them until I have a somewhat dramatic after photo.I dont like the way I look in my shorts people,thats why I'm on this program.After all,I dont get motivated to work out by just looking at pics of fat people in their underwear.Its the after pic that is the motivation.I still have the before and after photos of my first bfl three years ago.There wasnt a big difference between the two photos.I need to lose alot more fat before those muscles are going to show.But I can feel them! My weight tonight is 225lbs.My goal is 170.Got a ways to go.
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (784 posts) at 12:50 AM
sounds like you're on the right track & off to a great start!! cool to hear that people are noticing!!! that is always a good feeling isn't it?!
take care & keep at it!
Lala*
Body for Life Forum Message by ray59 (29 posts) at 12:56 AM
thanks lala.By the way you did really good in your photo from week 0 to week 8. its alot of work ,isnt it.
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 07:24 AM
It sounds like you are off to a fatastic start!!!! Keep up the great work and you will be a success!!!! Stick with BFL and you will reach your goal!!!! BFL works, If you work BFL!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (192 posts) at 08:29 AM
Ray,
I'm right there with you. Way to go! Keep up the good work!
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by sunshinyday69 (14 posts) at 08:36 AM
Keep it up, Ray...You'll get to that 170 lbs. Every day you work out you're one day closer :)
Kathy
Body for Life Forum Message by ray59 (29 posts) at 11:11 AM
thanks for the encouragement everyone!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BFL bride to be (30 posts) at 11:47 AM
Your comment about fat people in their underwear made me laugh...too true!
Body for Life Forum Message by Myintencity (41 posts) at 01:17 AM
That's it.
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (125 posts) at 05:35 AM
Nothing stops the man who desires to achieve. Every obstacle is simply a course to develop his achievement muscle. It's a strengthening of his powers of accomplishment.
- Thomas Carlyle
Have a great BFL day.
Stay the course - Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 07:11 AM
Excellent post!!!! So very true!!!! Thanks Brian!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by David870 (28 posts) at 02:13 PM
Good post. When I look at the adversity that happens to me in life and stop looking at it as "trials" or "problems" or "hassles" or whatever negative people like to give it, I start realizing that these things actually can build my character and make me a stronger person...if I'll allow them to.
Thanks for the post....
Body for Life Forum Message by solocamguy (23 posts) at 06:33 AM
Just updated photos on my tracker profile end of week 3 on this challenge, Guestbook still down, pretty pleased with these, tried to flex in the front photo looks funny, let me know what you guys think.
Tony (C7W4D23)
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (625 posts) at 06:36 AM
Flexing may look silly (to you) but you have made great progress! Keep it up! TJ
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 07:08 AM
Great progress!!!!! You look fantastic!!! Keep up the great work Tony!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Pixy (430 posts) at 07:11 AM
You are doing great!! Looking Good
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (485 posts) at 07:50 AM
Wow you look great! Keep it going!
Body for Life Forum Message by sunshinyday69 (14 posts) at 10:24 AM
Great progress! Go, Tony, Go!
Body for Life Forum Message by Rie (492 posts) at 10:25 AM
You go boy- keep it up
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (211 posts) at 08:50 AM
When does everyone eat? How many hours do you plan in between? I'm just starting my challenge again, but my days are longer now that I'm up early for work, and up late to be with my girls and do house stuff! If I eat every 2.5 hours, I feel like it wouldn't fall in to the proper time slots (i.e., my fifth (dinner) meal would be at 4:30. I don't get home until 4:30! By the time I make dinner, it's at least 5:30 - - is it so bad to have a bigger block between meal 4 and 5?? Help!
Here's my planned eating schedule:
Meal 1: 6:30am
Meal 2: 9am
Meal 3: 11:30am
Meal 4: 2pm
Meal 5: 4:30pm
Meal 6: 7pm
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 09:00 AM
why not aim for meal 3 @ noon meal 4@3 and meal 5 at 5:30 and meal 6 @ 7:30 or 8pm?? waiting 3 hrs between meals is ok, especially if it works out better w/ your schedual. Just remmember to drink lots of water, it will help to hold you over those extrs 30 min.-good luck
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 09:01 AM
since week 4 or 5 of my first challenge I have had no problem in going with the 3 hour interval.
6:30 a.m.
9:30-10:00 a.m.
1:00-1:30 p.m.
3:30-4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. (most of the time this is just 1/2 cup cottage cheese----protein to get me thru the night)
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (485 posts) at 09:12 AM
I just eat when I am hungry. If its been 3 hours and I am not hungry, i eat anyway. I have trouble fitting in meal 6 if I get busy during the day and forget to eat... but sometimes I get hungry before 3 hrs especially if I worked out so then I will eat sooner.
Body for Life Forum Message by solocamguy (23 posts) at 09:19 AM
Most days I eat 6,9,12,3,6,9 rule of thumb if your hungry before 2.5 hours your portion size was to small, if your not hungry and its been more than 3 hours your portion size was to big.
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (211 posts) at 10:21 AM
Hey! It's already time for me to eat again - - 3 hours in between! Thanks for your input everyone! :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (59 posts) at 10:07 AM
So like me all of yall that started on 2 JAN are beginning week 4 workouts today. I found my motivation a little lacking this morning and I really had to read all of my goals and look at my progess sheets to keep myself going. Then I remembered that I broke the 12 week challenge into 3/4 week mini challenges. I am on the last week of the "seeing the wife again" challenge so that kinda fired me up. If you didnt break your challenge down, break whatever is left down and see if it helps, I know it is helping me. IM OFF TO THE GYM, GO STEELERS.........
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1127 posts) at 10:19 AM
Good idea,
I'll break it down further... isn't the challenge about doing the best you can do... just for TODAY?
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 10:39 AM
now there's an idea.
I'll break my 12 week challenge down to 3 mini 4 week challenges......I think I'll call my next one (begining Jan 30th) the "sprint to spring challenge"; that'll get me thru the rest of this crazy Georgia winter
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (59 posts) at 11:48 AM
I am officially writing off my lack of motivation as a free day hangover. and all I had was some fried chicken vanilla pepsi and a coke. Luckily I ate clean all day today and I hit the weights harder than ever tonite. I felt great as soon as I walked into the gym, WHAT AM I BECOMING????????
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 12:05 PM
My motivational tool... :)
I went online to some of my favorite clothing stores. I picked out two outfits that I would LOVE to wear but that would look not so hot on right now (such as super low rise pants and a little shirt that would look great if i get rid of this BELLY!!)
So I ORDERED the outfit...in a smaller size. that was motivation #1~
Then about a week later, the outfit came in the mail..that was motivation #2 ..the reminder of what im working for! THEN #3 was to hang that outfit over my dresser..everytime i get dressed I see that outfit that i want to wear and it keeps me motivated all day and sometimes i try it on just for fun and that is motivation all in itself when I see how much more I need to work to get these things ON! :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1622 posts) at 12:07 PM
okay I'll bite.....what's "see the wife" challenge all about? She gone away and coming back or something?
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (59 posts) at 12:36 PM
YG, Im in the military and the last time I saw her was in OCT. Sadly we've averaged about 4 months together every year for the last 3 years. That is the see the wife challenge. Thank god I have a few years break comin up while I go to college!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by fitnesscrazedmom (57 posts) at 12:58 PM
I have a few motivations right now. First, I am a made of honor in April and no way do I wanna be a fat one squeezed in a dress that the rest of the wedding party, who are all younger than me with no kids, are gonna look hot in. The other thing that got me motivated to finally get on track with this challenge and stick to it this time was I moved from NY to Florida as of November 1, 2005. So no more being able to hide behind sweaters for 3/4 of the year and this weekend I went to Daytona Beach and that sure as heck reiterated that motivation to me seeing all the bikinis and realizing I want to be able to walk aruond like that without worrying about hiding 1/2 of me. Its a lot easier to get through 3 months of that nonsense in NY than have to worry about it year round now.
Body for Life Forum Message by tgantt (14 posts) at 11:19 AM
first time ordering supplements, PLEASE HELP!!
I am so thankful for a community like this. I am at 200lbs and 3 weeks into the challenge. I am considering ordering some Betagen, CLA and Myoplex Lite. Should I wait until I lose more weight before I start the Betagen and CLA? What kind of results do these produce? Is the Myoplex lite a meal replacement? Please help! Thanks AGAIN, you guys are priceless.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1127 posts) at 11:27 AM
Hi,
Should you contact EAS, they will be very helpful in walking you through this. However, from what I understand...
1) Betagen- contains creatine and HMB. Creatine is substances which fills the muscle with water ( among other things ) and makes it possible to workout harder. HMB assists in muscle recovery and repair
2)CLA is a fat burner
Myoplex lite is a meal replacement and contains a good source of protien and carbs.
Success to You,
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (238 posts) at 02:50 PM
Just FYI - before you order check prices against DPSnutrition.com. They seem to have the best prices.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 11:29 AM
ok I kept my membership at curves becuase I had just signed up before I decided to do BFL and i use it as an extra cadio a couple times a week (its paid for right?? Might as well use it). Well im sick so i didn't want to work out today but I was due to get weighed and remeasured today so I stopped in.
The owner was there..she was about oh Id say 300 pounds!! How can you own a fitness franchise and be so out of shape?? Ok so she ends up being the one doing my measurements. She was holding the measuring tape so loose that i could see it just hanging off me. I told her I had been lifting weights (trying to explain why I only lost 4 pounds in a month even though ive been working so hard) So she says well look, you're bulking up you're thighs and your arms, leave the weight lifting to the men or you'll never get smaller. CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS??? Then she did my body fat on the hand held thing and it came out the same and I told her I was sick and probably pretty dehydrated so its probably not accurate and this lady tells me that doesn't make a difference how hydrated you are. She knew absolutely nothing!! Im thinking about calling the curves people to complain becuase this is rediculous! I want my freaking money back! ARGH!! Ive been working my butt off and she made me feel like I screwed it all up and meanwhile she was HUGE herself trying to give fitness advice that she clearly had no right to give out (seeing as she knows NOTHING!)
Phew..ok had to get that out!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (443 posts) at 11:33 AM
I would complain if I were you. They won;t know how bad one of their franchises is if no one says anything. But then again, they may not really care since they are EVERYWHERE!
Body for Life Forum Message by Megan'sMom (259 posts) at 11:34 AM
Kajole,
I'm with you that's completely insane! It's really had to take fitness advice from someone who doesn't put it into practice themselves. I would call and complain. I don't know if you'd get your money back but they should know that that woman isn't doing their business or clients any favors.
Laurie
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (669 posts) at 11:35 AM
That sucks! Curves is a franchise - isn't it? - so the people at corporate may not care about much else than getting their money. Maybe you can sell your membership to someone else via the classifieds.
Ask that lady if she's ever seen The Biggest Loser. Resistance training...hello?!?
Then, give her the surprise of her life by walking back in there in 12 weeks and SHOW HER what weight lifting and proper hydration can do for a person!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (669 posts) at 11:37 AM
One more thing: since she doesn't know much about fitness, I wouldn't trust her to do your BF measurements!
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 11:40 AM
Curves should be more particular about who they let set the example for their company.
If I had a fitness franchise I wouldn't let someone soooooo out of shape work there in the first place, but for them to give ADVICE about fitness----hello
how stupid is this???
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1622 posts) at 12:01 PM
I would 100% be writing a complaint letter or giving a phone call. Curves ia a frachise and anyone who has the coin can own one BUT they must always represent Curves in a positive manor so I would be on that horn right now if I was you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 12:11 PM
once when I was working out, the employee working that day actually told me.."if you jog in place while you eat you can burn more calories, just one of my little weightloss tricks.."
Ummm what??!! LOL
Body for Life Forum Message by CharlieOhio (139 posts) at 12:19 PM
I know if I jog in place when watching television I will burn more calories.
--
Working out at home is so nice.
Body for Life Forum Message by CharlieOhio (139 posts) at 12:19 PM
I know if I jog in place when watching television I will burn more calories.
--
Working out at home is so nice.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 12:20 PM
that would be one of those littel "see how long it takes to throw up" tricks for me.
If those are the kinds of people Curves employs------no wonder their not doing better.
People know BS when they hear it.
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (73 posts) at 01:44 PM
HEY! WAIT A SECOND!
I understand this person may not be the most knowledgable fitness guru around but to lump all 300 lb out of shape people together, you can't do that!
Some of obese people have had serious health/mental issues leading up to their weight gain, none of us are in the position to criticize that!
This would be similar to requiring a Football coach to play football, does it happen, yes. But some of the best coaches have never played a down in their lives! LOL Or the best phd in physics can't even plug in a toaster!
So, I agree with the point that this person is neither trained nor motivated to give their all. I do not agree with lumping in all out of shape, obese individuals into that category just because of their size!
Your friendly neighborhood obese man,
Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (118 posts) at 06:24 PM
Regardless of the size of the employee, she gave you bad advice. Now you know not to listen to her any more.
I agree with those who said go back in 12 weeks and show her what's what.
I don't really think Curves is the best place to workout, and I wasn't impressed with it the one time I went as my mom's guest, BUT it is a place that does encourage resistance training, and it DOES make someone like my mom (older, overweight, insecure) feel comfortable enough to begin exercising. I think there's a place for Curves--just maybe not in your BFL program.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 07:32 PM
Hey Steve, gosh I didn't mean at all to lump anybody together, was just refering to this particular individual. Sorry if it came across wrong.
Im sure Curves is a great place for people looking strictly for a little cardio get your heart pumping sort of thing and would be great for those who really don't get any sort of activity during the day. Really what I was upset about was being told that I should stop using weights becuase it is making me get bulky (her words..not mine!) Im not knocking all curves by any means, but this one in particular does not have me real impressed with their fitness knowledge and the lady that I dealt with today was actually the owner :(
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (64 posts) at 07:45 PM
how funny... Just remember its a owned and operated "FRANCHAISE" you can own a business and be fat.
looks like she picked the wrong business to purchase!
lol
roe
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (64 posts) at 07:49 PM
Steve,
She knew nothing about fitness. SHE NEEDS TO GO! being obese just topped the cake!
Their should a law, i m sorry
Body for Life Forum Message by iceskater (326 posts) at 08:05 PM
Sounds like you had a bad experience with someone who doesn't know anything. I can't believe she owns the place, since she gave you that kind of "advice". Sounds like she needs a little "educating" ....ha ha!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1591 posts) at 10:53 PM
Write that letter, make that call. Not about the physical appearance of the employee, but her lack of knowledge. Ask for your money BACK!
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1120 posts) at 11:07 PM
Curves not so good fitness together is awesome:) I work there so I am biased. Yes they are Franchise and I have heard clients say Curves is good warm up for me! I did not sweat at curves. There is a social aspect to curves that you cant get elsewhere and I think that keeps people there. You should have asked the lady if she would like to go for a run with you or work out with you. It is true there are people who have the knowledge and dont practice but this lady had little to no fitness knowledge and she was not fit on top of that. I would complain...
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 11:32 PM
I have worked for Curves for 4 years and the owner of my clubs is very overweight. (so am I, but I don't work in the club anymore) However, she is very knowledgable and gives good advice. She just doesn't practice what she preaches. This woman you are talking about is not an example of all Curves owners. I know over a dozen of them and most of them are very intelligent and in shape. I have been to many conferences and the women there are for the most part healthy and good at what they do.
Curves is NOT for people looking to build lots of muscle. It is designed to be a low impact, safe for all ages and body types, quick workout. I know sooooo many women that would never have worked out at all if it weren't for Curves. It isn't intimidating (or shouldn't be) and anyone can do it even if they are 400 pounds, have had knee replacements or are 90 years old.
The woman you encountered is (in my experience) the exception to the rule and sounded like an idiot. Please don't judge all of Curves staff by one club and please call the corporate office to complain.
And yes, it DOES matter if you are hydrated or not and most Curves employees know that. Personally, I wouldn't have even done a weigh and measure if the circumstances were not the same as the previous month because it can really skew the numbers. You should wear the same clothes (for measurements), it should be the same time of month, same time of day preferably and you should be in good health. (because the body fat meters we use are so sensitive to fluctuations in water)
Curves has it's place in the fitness industry. It may just not be for you and it sounds like the club you go to needs some improvement. Sorry you had a bad experience.
Body for Life Forum Message by solocamguy (23 posts) at 12:04 PM
Up and running again !! Yahoooo
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1622 posts) at 12:05 PM
what's that????
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (73 posts) at 12:26 PM
You have removed your user name from the database so I can't PM you, so in case you have decided to continue to read, this message is for you.
I am sorry to see you go. I hope you can get back into it soon!
I let crone know of your decision and I have told her I will keep your spot open for now. Someone else had a bad week as well, that person has the flu.
As far as self-sabotage, I'm the king of that. Just something snapped a few weeks ago and I admitted that to myself and at the same time said WHY. So now, I am trying to take things a bit slower but focus on my mind.
Another suggestion if you are in the mood:
I quit BFL a ton of times before. Not sure why, just the self sabotage thing. A year ago I joined a family oriented karate studio with my son. That has really helped me in slowly developing self-dicipline/confidence/and a bit of physical strength and endurance. Without the karate for a year, I would have dropped out of BFL again 2 and a half weeks ago!
So, don't apoligize, maybe you could join an aerobics/karate class for a while, do it regularly and then try BFL again?!? Remember, this is a challeng to Build a Body for YOUR Life!
Keep in touch and good luck!
Your friend
Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by Nicabod (118 posts) at 06:26 PM
I don't know who this is for, but I'm bumping it so she can see it.
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (3024 posts) at 06:33 PM
I don't know either, but Don't quit, please keep working at it, It takes adjusting but we have all gone thru the adjusting period and thought we couldn't do it at one point or another, but you will see, it all fall together and you change bad habits into new good habits and BFL becomes your new and improved lifestyle,
Please don't give up
It's always too soon to quit, so don't quit to soon. In fact don't quit at all,
Just DO IT and GET*HER*DONE!!
Your friend, Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by bubblz7 (55 posts) at 07:04 PM
I agree! I don't know who its for either, but don't give up! Hey, if *I* can do it, seriously, I know you can!!! I always left the BFL chatsite with the same 2 phrases, so I'll restart using them again:
REMEMBER, NEVER GIVE UP!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!
Suzanne
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (302 posts) at 07:09 PM
You know, even if you sabotage yourself (which we've all done at one time or another, some of us WAY more than once), as long as you keep coming back and trying again, you're still better off than you were before... right?
Don't give up... tell us how we can help you succeed. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by 1leanmom (28 posts) at 12:44 PM
hey team 7...I'm the newbie that joined you a week or so ago and wanted to say hi. this is my first challenge...and I'm LOVING bfl! I just finished week 3 and I feel great...lots of energy...and no more stomach problems!! yippee!
I plan on hittin' my challenge hard and getting as lean as possible! after this week, I'll add extra cardio in to tweak my losing...not hiit...just treadmill brisk walks probably.
anyway, let me know who you are!! :)
jen
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (154 posts) at 12:58 PM
Hi Jen!
I'm on Team #7.
Congrats on finishing week 3!
Body for Life Forum Message by bethkk (260 posts) at 06:07 PM
Hi, Jen! Welcome to our team! This is my third challenge (well, actually second and a half...I didn't exactly finish my second one!) and I'm doin' great! I do a littl extra cardio, too, as I'm gearing up for training for a half marathon (mostly walking, a little running).
Glad you joined us! You sound like a great addition!
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (119 posts) at 06:46 PM
Hi Jen... another proud Synergy Seven member here!! I didn't have the greatest week this week, but I'm not giving up and I'm looking forward to giving it my all this last week of the challenge... good luck and let's finish strong everyone!!
Erin
Body for Life Forum Message by kjsmith (9 posts) at 01:14 PM
I am so excited that I completed the first week. I had no problems with the meals. There is so much to choose from I never got bored. I did miss three workouts because I got sick with an upper respiratory infection. I lost 7 lbs for the week!! I'm sure this is mainly water weight though.
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (211 posts) at 01:17 PM
WOW! Congratulations! Seven pounds is a lot in one week! I just started my challenge today, and I'd be thrilled if I lost 7 pounds this week! Keep it up!
Body for Life Forum Message by vitameatavegimin gal (16 posts) at 01:30 PM
Way to go !!!! You are going to be amzazed at how much you change !!!!! This is an amazing lifestyle !!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (154 posts) at 01:32 PM
Awesome Job!
Congratulations!
Keep up the great work!
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (59 posts) at 01:34 PM
Great JOB!! Dont freak if the weight comes back, last year I caught a upper respitory and dropped 15 lbs in a week just sleeping in my bed, I was stoked!!! It came back, good luck with the rest of your challenge, YOU WILL DO GREAT
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (87 posts) at 01:43 PM
Congrats!!! Isn't that a great feeling?!?!
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by David870 (28 posts) at 01:53 PM
My buddy Tom and I just started Week 3. It does get better and better. I think the hardest week was the first...after a while the routine just seems to kick in and it becomes a positive automatic habit.
Congratulations....
Body for Life Forum Message by kjsmith (9 posts) at 02:32 PM
I actually did BFL back 2002 to loose my baby weight. It worked wonders!! I looked better than I did in high school. I'm not sure I why I actually quit. After trying a different diet that allows no salt, milk, fat, or caffeine I found the BFL lifestyle to be easy. Thanks guys for all of the encouragement!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (64 posts) at 05:00 PM
Good job girl!! YOU DID it...
keep up the greatttt work,
Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (309 posts) at 05:16 PM
Great job, one down eleven to go!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 06:04 PM
WOW!!! Awesome job!!!!! Congratulations on your success!!! Way To Go Girl!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by motiv8me (211 posts) at 01:18 PM
Can anyone tell me how much water (in litres) I should be drinking each day?
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 01:19 PM
3-4 litres
Body for Life Forum Message by snowboardingfairy (227 posts) at 01:22 PM
or more!! (if you can)
Body for Life Forum Message by WorkInProgress (186 posts) at 01:40 PM
1 gallon is 3.78 litres - most people here seem to aim for 1 gallon per day. I'm up to aroun 3 to 3.5 and on a really, really good day manage to get to 4. And, yes, I always have a planned route to the next bathroom!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (1127 posts) at 05:31 PM
Lots! :)
Havn't heard of anyone yet killing themselves with water via BFL.
Yours in Health,
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by ICU_RN (872 posts) at 05:33 PM
I didn't realize there were only 3.78 liters in a gallon. I used to drink 6-8 of those 1.5 liter containers of water a day. Sheesh...no wonder I was peeing constantly! I was taking in at least almost 2 gallons of water a day.
Melanie = )
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (87 posts) at 01:50 PM
On my profile, the only thing I have added was my weight. I promised myself that after week 4 I will put my photo up (if I can get a new cable for digi camera) & I also need to add all of my measurements. My question is; when you guys/gals take your measurements, do you measure at rest or flex?
Thanks in advance.
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by solocamguy (23 posts) at 03:05 PM
rest
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (64 posts) at 05:02 PM
rest.
And bicep it relaxed at the hump (peak) of your bicep
Waist is at belly button level
Good luck Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by anavywife (173 posts) at 05:13 PM
on women the waist is normally just considered the smallest point of your midsection, most of the time a womans waist is well above the belly button and usually shrinks much faster than the fat around the belly. Hope this helps. BTW men measure their waist at belly button level because they dont have as many curves:)
Crystal
Body for Life Forum Message by Robin78745 (42 posts) at 05:15 PM
I just finished week six and I've gained a couple pounds, which makes me only 1 pound lighter than when i started.
I know...I know this is muscle gain, but its still really, really frustrating not to loose. I'm still over 7 pounds from my goal weight: only one pound down, and seven weeks in.
I'm doing it all by the book...very frustrating. Suggestions?
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (309 posts) at 05:18 PM
Is your clothes fitting better? What is your diet consist of and are you doing every workout?
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 05:29 PM
Most women that I have talked to say they really start seeing results at week 8.
You're gaining the muscle, now all that is left is for the fat to melt off and you'll have an incredible transformation.
I remember a woman on the bodyforlife.com guestbook saying "I weigh 15 lbs more than when I was on Atkins but wear the same dress size. The beauty of muscle, ladies!"
HANG IN THERE!
Ed
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 06:09 PM
Stick with it, and you will see results!! Muscle takes up less space then fat, so you could weigh the same and still fit into smaller clothes!! You might be losing inches even if you are not losing weight!! It is also a good idea to keep track of your measurements and BF%. Hang in there!!! I wish you all the best!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (309 posts) at 05:19 PM
Anyone near Reading/Philadelphia area?
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (93 posts) at 05:30 PM
I'm from Phila, currently residing in Downingtown...
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (309 posts) at 05:33 PM
Hey Denise, I'm residing in Shillington just outside of Reading. If we have a few more people in the area we should all meet for drinks and dinner (including spouces). What do you think?
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (302 posts) at 07:11 PM
I'm MORE Northeast PA, lol. I'm in the Wilkes-Barre area. :)
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (137 posts) at 07:31 PM
My grandma-ma is in Scranton...I remember going camping in Wilkes-Barre every summer as a kid.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (302 posts) at 08:12 PM
I've only lived here about a year and a half. A little longer. It's pretty here... when it's not winter. :D
Body for Life Forum Message by ashtrash (439 posts) at 05:36 PM
So you haven’t lost "X" number of pounds.
But, wait, it’s already been 3 weeks! Shouldn’t I look like Cheryl Muhr already?!?
NO. You shouldn’t.
Hate to break it to you, but...you won’t lose 50 pounds in 3 weeks on BFL, and if you did, that would NOT be good news.
But I bet you are seeing changes, however small. I’m guessing your clothes feel better, you stand a little taller, you have more energy, you are losing inches, I’m guessing you even smile more (well, except right before your ten, where it’s probably a pained-help-i-think-my-face-is-gonna-explode expression...)
You are building muscle. You are losing fat. It takes time, though.
Forget about what you may not be seeing (a huge change on the scales) and focus on all the benefits you have gained so far. (Like, remembering hunger, or the taste of food, or what its like to really push past mentally-imposed physical limits.)
If you really feel like you are the anomoly here, that BFL is not working for you, examine your portions sizes, your workouts, your mental attitude, and your free day. But keep going!!
How much will you regret quitting when the end of your 12 weeks comes around? Or next year when you realize where you could have been?
Don’t get fooled by the Four Week Freakout - "oh no! I’m not a size 2! I’ve only lost (1,2,3,4, no) pounds! BFL doesn’t work!!"
It does work. But you have to, too. So work hard. You will see results. Just give it time and don’t quit!!
Body for Life Forum Message by crazyblonde78 (303 posts) at 05:47 PM
You said it best, ash.
Keep up the great work!
xoxo
karen
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (17 posts) at 05:51 PM
That was awesome! Now can you do one for the 8 week freakout? ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1453 posts) at 05:56 PM
Well said!!!!! This should be kept at the top for all to read!!! Thanks Ash!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by NormRebs (309 posts) at 06:00 PM
Bump
Body for Life Forum Message by kitwhit (42 posts) at 06:55 PM
Bump again. Just started week 4 and this was exactly what I needed to hear to keep myself from "rewarding" my progress beyond my free day yesterday! Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by DreamCatcher (747 posts) at 07:19 PM
Great boost Ash! I'm sure many needed to hear that!
Don't give up! Be patient, and as I love to say....
If you WORK it...It WILL come!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 07:22 PM
A little something that helped me that I read the other day on the hussmanfitness.org site:
"Because of these significant differences in fluid-volume changes, some people will notice immediate changes, while others (and I would expect, most) will see only limited changes for the first 5 weeks or so. That seems like an awfully long time to wait, but remember, fat doesn't "spot reduce" - it comes off in sheets, like an onion. That's why you can estimate your overall bodyfat levels just by measuring at one or two sites. Fat isn't so exquisitely distributed that those estimates are exact, so if you're doing bodyfat readings at just one or two sites, your figures can jump and stall from time to time. The upper body (shoulders, chest, upper abdominal area) generally shows improvement first. But expect that the areas you've always thought were "too fat" will still look too fat for a while, even though you feel good, look "healthier", and can gradually measure that your fat percentage is going down."
Body for Life Forum Message by Thisisit! AKA BubbleButt (350 posts) at 07:22 PM
absolutely essential reading this week! It's hard not to beat yourself up bc you aren't seeing the results you want... (but you can want all you like, if you are putting in the work it will come, and frustration ain't gonna help!)
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (669 posts) at 07:23 PM
I know my freak out is just around the corner, even though I know better. What a great way to prepare for it by knowing what to expect and then re-committing to my plan!
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 07:23 PM
How many fat sheets have you lost this week? :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (669 posts) at 07:25 PM
Whoa! Four of us just posted together!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ReenieC (137 posts) at 07:27 PM
PERFECT TIMING ASH!!! OMG...I've been getting myself a bit discouraged with the lack of major movement on the scale and measurements, but I know that will come in time. As of now, I will celebrate my other accomplishments and give myself a great big pat on the back for what I've done so far!! Thanks for the reminder.
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (64 posts) at 07:54 PM
couldnt on timed that better.
c2w4d1
xoxo
roe
Body for Life Forum Message by iceskater (326 posts) at 07:55 PM
Great post! Thanks for sharing, it was really motivational and helpful.
Body for Life Forum Message by Ellie911 (3 posts) at 08:24 PM
This is my week 4. I have seen changes. Changes that I am proud of. I have lost an inch off my waist and each thigh. I have lost 8 lbs. Although I am sore all the time! I got a touch of the flu and it made my body feel worse. I think I am doing everything right. I don't like cardio and feel my legs burn out before my heart rate goes up. I am building up my stamina though. The program was hard to follow last week but I am on track for this week 100% because I will weigh myself, test body fat and take measurements and photos (in first day bathing suit) to note any changes so far. Hopefully this will be incentive. Sincerely, Ellie911
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (414 posts) at 08:27 PM
Awesome post....THANKS!
Body for Life Forum Message by chantal2bfit (83 posts) at 08:43 PM
Great post! Thanks for the reminder.
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (64 posts) at 07:50 PM
Anyone know any good websites to detoxing and colon cleanising???
thanks for your input,
Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by Ellie911 (3 posts) at 08:28 PM
ROE:
CUREZONE.COM is an amazing website and has a forum on THE MASTER CLEANSE by Stanley Burroughs. ALL NATURAL and very good! The book is awesome!
Ellie911
Body for Life Forum Message by ray59 (29 posts) at 11:57 PM
try cleansewell.com
Body for Life Forum Message by Roe (64 posts) at 08:13 PM
Ok, I am new at the boards and you will find i LOVE to posts studies!!
I can't help it Im a dual major in Psyc and nutrition:
TUFTs university had conducted a study, the largest study actually about CALORIC RESTRICTION:
here's what it says,
-Yes, it undernutrition, without being malnutritioned!
-Extends the life span of EVERY animal species they have tested
-slows down metabolism (YES< THIS IS A GOOD THING!!!)A SLOWER METABOLISM HAS SHOWN TO PROLONG LIFE :)
-It has found to PREVENT or slow down developemtn of every disease and ALL types of tumors!!!
-Keeps the immune system functioning at a youthful level"
(we loose are immune system abilities as we get older!!
***They are NOw as we "type" performing this on people,. can you belive the outcome if this turns out to be 100% sucessful, well 99.9% for all you stat's!!!
Isn't this great!!!???? Just more reasons to stay focused on the Body for Life program!!! To be healthy is the greastest achievement and most rewarding!! Isn't it???
This article can be found;
tuftsjournal.tufts.edu
God bless,
Roe
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 08:15 PM
not too bad! I did my LBWO tonight and decided to add some protein to my betagen afterwards, soo i had 8 oz of water, 2 scoops of the orange betagen and 1/4 cup of the vanilla designer whey protien powder and mixed it up, threw and ice cube in there and ya know..it was pretty good!! :) Even my hubby drank one and he is realllly picky!
Body for Life Forum Message by fitnesscrazedmom (57 posts) at 08:32 PM
Mmmmmmm, I gotta try that. Ilove creamcicles. I wonder if yo ucould make that mixture and freeze it in those molds.. hmmmm, getting ideas here for a great yummy hot day treat
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 11:40 PM
Ok, I know I mentioned in a previous post that I have worked for Curves for 4 years. Well, since we moved 40 miles away, I have been working for the owner from my home via Gotomypc. She is selling two of her clubs so there won't be as much work for me. So, I am taking a temp position at a factory to get some extra money (have to have a way to afford all my supplements!) Anyway, the job is from 7:15am to 5pm and it takes about 45 minutes to get there. After work, I have to go straight to graduate school from 6pm-9pm. My question is: my gym is only open from 6am-9pm. Obviously I can't get there before work because I wouldn't have time to get to my job and I can't go after work because I will just be getting out of class when they close. I am in school T-TH so what am I supposed to do those 3 days for workouts? I don't have anything at home because my house is already overcrowded as it is. (6 people living in a 2 bedroom house) Any suggestions?
Body for Life Forum Message by jps2lean (84 posts) at 11:42 PM
BTW, I don't work out at Curves. Since the Curves I have worked for is very far away, I go to a local city-owned fitness center.
Body for Life Forum Message by ray59 (29 posts) at 11:54 PM
well,back to the gym today after my freeday and I'm up 2 lbs.This is the same thing I did on my last bfl.I'm the kind of person thats all or nothing,ya know what I mean? I have every size pants from 36 to 44 in my closet! I need to really concentrate on losing fat during this bfl and staying somewhat moderate on my freeday.I didnt think I had done that bad,till I got on the scale.When I make up my mind to be disciplined during the week I'm O.K. But open up the door to the fridge on the free day and I'm not stoppin till its empty,ya know.
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 02:27 PM
Follow BFL for 12 weeks. If it was truly an issue, Bill Phillips would have said:
"Eat 5 balanced protein/carb/fat meals a day and your 6th meal being only protein."
He didn't write that. He wrote to have the six balanced meals a day.
Stay Strong. Ed
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 02:22 PM
At least you know you won't be getting kidney stones. :P
Body for Life Forum Message by Kajole (37 posts) at 02:45 PM
kitwhit said:
It was only sheer bitchiness that kept me from squatting in the driveway when I got home.
HAHAHA!! Try explaining THAT to the neighbors...LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by morpho_veja (49 posts) at 06:45 PM
I have always had a small bladder issue so this has been really bad too. The problem I have is that sometimes I teach four classes in a row with no break. On those days I try not to drink any water in that block of time and I go prior to the start of class. Good Luck.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-P-S-524 (87 posts) at 02:00 PM
And there is Brad Paisley's take on it:
I can make anybody pretty.
I can make you believe any lie.
I can make you pick a fight with somebody twice your size.
Well, I’ve been known to cause a few break-ups,
An' I’ve been known to cause a few births.
Well, I can make you new friends, or get you fired from work.
And since the day I left Milwaukee,
Lynchburg an' Bordeaux, France,
Been making the bars lots of big money,
An' helpin' white people dance.
I got you in trouble in High School,
But College, now that was a ball.
You had some of the best times you’ll never remember with me:
Alcohol; Alcohol.
I got blamed at your wedding reception,
For your best man’s embarrassing speech.
And also for those naked pictures of you at the beach.
I’ve influenced Kings and world leaders,
I helped Hemingway write like he did.
And I’ll bet you a drink or two, that I can make you put that lampshade on your head.
‘Cause since the day I left Milwaukee,
Lynchburg and Bordeaux, France,
I been making a fool out of folks just like you,
An' helping white people dance.
I am medicine and I am poison,
I can help you up or make you fall.
You had some of the best times you’ll never remember with me:
Alcohol.
Yeah, since the day I left Milwaukee,
Lynchburg an' Bordeaux, France,
Been making the bars lots of big money,
(Helpin' white people dance.)
Yeah, I got you in trouble in High School,
But College, now that was a ball.
You had some of the best times you’ll never remember with me:
Alcohol; Alcohol.
(Alcohol.)
(Alcohol.)
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na.
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na.
~Tried To Amend My Carnivorous Habits~
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 02:16 PM
I couldn't imagine putting alcohol into my body while doing Body for Life, free day or not. But that's just me.
Alcohol on free day only and I still wouldn't go hog wild. It's basic physics...if you take in enough calories, you're gonna gain weight.
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 01:15 PM
taylor76 said:
Hello everyone. I hope you are all doing well. I have had a good free day with pizza and onion rings. I was wondering if anyone knows what a good grams of protein per day range would be under the BFL program. I have a background in power lifting. When power lifting I was trying to get 1.5 to 2 grams of protein for every pound of lean body mass. I am following the normal portion size rules for BFL but I don’t think I am getting enough protein. Maybe I am worrying about nothing. I would appreciate any advice.
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 01:16 PM
I've been lurking for a few weeks and this is my first post. Hi everyone.
taylor76, I am a strict follower of the Body for Life book. I also know that I need to be getting at least 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight a day.
At my 4th week into the Challenge, I am down 5 lbs to 165 (I believe that is fat weight that I lost). I'm 5'10" and by the end of this Challenge I want to be at 175 lbs).
It is easy for me to get enough protein during the day following Eating for Life. I calculate that I get roughly 30 grams of protein at each meal and as you know that is over six meals so 30 x 6 = 180 grams of protein.
Now if I add a myoplex which has 42 grams of proetin as one meal of the six, which I usually do, that puts me at roughly 192 grams for the day.
I'm not a pro so I don't want to tell you what you should or shouldn't do but I hope what I shared about myself helps.
Stay strong, Ed
Body for Life Forum Message by Edward (18 posts) at 01:17 PM
Sorry about my first reply being your post. Noob mistake!
Body for Life Forum Message by Martyf (2 posts) at 01:39 AM
Hi everyone,
Like many I've just started my first challenge and have a question on daily intake. Currently my intake looks like this:
1/2 cup oats
6 eggwhites
3 slices watermelon
1 and 1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 and 1/2 cup brown rice
2 cups frozen veges
1 and 1/2 can of tuna (6 oz cans)
Now I've pretty much cal. at the end of a day's eating. And put everything through fitday...total 1882 cals.
Now is 1882 cals okay? I'm big so got big fist/palm (290, 5'10)
And how can I decrease carbs and increase protein? Fitday says that I'm taking in 53% carb/36% protein. Should I be concerned? I'm a bit wary of decreasing carbs as per energy levels to workout.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I've been going seriously for two weeks and feeling good. And thanks in advance, sure am glad to have found this site
Body for Life Forum Message by RyanCTJ (57 posts) at 04:32 AM
Hmm. The meals seem balanced enough, but I only see 3 meals there. You are meant to be shooting for 6 per day. Is that all you eat in a day or did you leave something out?
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2321 posts) at 07:07 AM
Are you male or female? The name Marty makes me think male so does the height. If you're male I think your cals are way too low - I'm a girl and I eat that amount. How many meals are you breaking this down to? Get rid of the watermelon - its really a bunch of sugar and water (JMO). Substitue this watermelon with more green veggies and some actual meat - how about chicken breast?
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (285 posts) at 08:08 AM
Protein sources look really good. You might need to up the quantities somewhat because you really do want to strive for a 40/40/20 ratio of carbs/protein/ and good fats. I would lose the watermelon and substitute a slow carb instead, something like yams for example. I assume that fitday has set your calories so that you'll meet your goals. If you find yourself running low on energy during the day, you may need to adjust your nutrition. I take it you are planning on six small meals a day? You might want to make one of those or even two of them a high quality shake like Myoplex.
Body for Life Forum Message by Martyf (2 posts) at 02:44 PM
Hi everyone thanks for your responses. Sorry, I should have mentioned I'm a girl built like boy - no seriously
Anyway thinking about it sometimes I do get low in energy
I've changed my sleep schedule for working out (still adjusting)..so thought it was purely that
Perhaps it's actually of combination of both eating & sleeping patterns so how about the following -
Here's my revised breakdown
Meal 1
1/2 cup oats
6 egg whites
Meal 2
1 1/2 apples
3/4 cup cottage cheese
Meal 3
3/4 can of tuna
1 cup rice
1 1/2 cups veges
Meal 4
1 1/2 apples
3/4 cup cottage cheese
Meal 5
chicken
potatoe
1 1/2 cup veges
Meal 6
1 portion yoghurt
3/4 cup cottage cheese
For meals 2,4,6 I'm trying to have a fruit carb for convenience but, I'll mix it up with another carb maybe a
potatoe with cottage cheese. I think I'll also been a bit scant with my tuna measurements so upped those portions.
So what do you think? Thanks so much to everyone - really helped me out in getting this meal thing right.
Cheers Marty
Body for Life Forum Message by ReneeD (1 posts) at 06:55 AM
I'm just starting week 10 of my first challenge today and for the first time, I didn't lose any scale weight last week. I've lost 15 lbs of fat so far and gained 4 lbs of muscle. I started taking a fat burner last week and was expecting a miracle. How long does it take a fat burner to start working? If I've plateaued, how do I break through? Thanks!!
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (285 posts) at 07:09 AM
Congratulations on the progress so far, Renee. Fat burners start immediately working so far as the appetitite suppressant factor is concerned. So far as the rest of the effect, today's fat burners that do not have ephedra in them are so mild compared to the old ephedra based ones that they really don't do all that much. Mostly they have caffeine in them to rev up your resting metabolic rate, but the change is quite subtle and you really may not notice much. Bill Phillips wrote a classic article for Muscle Media several years ago about fat burners. He said that in a twelve week challenge, if you used the fat burners throughout, you would probably expect to only see a pound or two difference. He did not recommend them. I used one throughout a challenge in 2004 just as an experiment, and I found that the main effect was to give me more energy and stamina during workouts, which indirectly helped me to keep and maybe even build a bit of muscle though I was actually losing a fair amount of fat at the time as well.
Body for Life Forum Message by Kristalyn (2 posts) at 03:28 PM
This is my first time to log-in to tracker. I have created a profile, but that's it. Can someone let me know where to go - what to do????
Body for Life Forum Message by Forest Tech (145 posts) at 04:28 PM
welcome! well you are doing it right now.. you post.. like you did and just scroll around to the other threads and see what it is up. Your best bet is just to feel your way around and see what the site has to offer for yourself.
Body for Life Forum Message by HaremGirl2006 (12 posts) at 08:09 PM
Yeah!!!! I am two days into week #3!!! Still going strong. I have had my moments - but all in all I feel pretty good about how things are going. No dramatic differences yet, but I keep believing!
And my sister is joining BFL !!!!
Post your progress here if you like!!! Rock it out guys!
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (443 posts) at 11:09 AM
If you like using your crockpot I have a cookbook you have to check out!! Fix-It and Foreget-It Lightly: Healthy, low-fat recipes for your slow cooker by Phyllis Pellman Good.
Not every recipe in it is BFL compatible, but a ton are and they all sound so good. Plus tons of the recipes would be a great way to eat "healthier" on a free day without giving ANYTHING up!!
I am making a recipe from the book tonight, or rather it is cooking as I type this. I put an entire chopped onion in the bottom of the crock pot. Then I dipped 6 chicken breasts in a mixture of orange juice concentrat, marjoram leaves and nutmeg. Then poured the remaining conconction over the rest in the pot. It is supposed to cook on low 6-7 hours. Then I have to add 3 granny smith apples chopped up and cook for one more hour. I am so excited to eat this!!!
There are tons and tons of recipes that sound fanstic in there and the book is seperated by poultry, red meat, seafood and veggies.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (644 posts) at 11:13 AM
I put all the ingredients in the crock pot last night for my "venison stew" and in the craziness of Monday morning
I forgot to take it out of the fridge this morning
I hate that........BUT supper for tomorrow will be a no-brainer
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (126 posts) at 06:17 PM
Wow reneakleeinisakson. That recipes sounds fantastic. What a combo of flavors.
Agent. Sorry to hear you went to all the trouble and then had to make dinner.
I made a dinner from the Power Foods books. Will write it up tomorrow if it tastes good. It was easy.
I also made a lasagne from COOKING LIGHT last night. It was really good. It seemed like an alfredo. But it was low fat. I'll write it up tomorrow. It too was easy. Kids loved it...big bonus!
Body for Life Forum Message by Framed (126 posts) at 06:17 PM
Wow reneakleeinisakson. That recipes sounds fantastic. What a combo of flavors.
Agent. Sorry to hear you went to all the trouble and then had to make dinner.
I made a dinner from the Power Foods books. Will write it up tomorrow if it tastes good. It was easy.
I also made a lasagne from COOKING LIGHT last night. It was really good. It seemed like an alfredo. But it was low fat. I'll write it up tomorrow. It too was easy. Kids loved it...big bonus!
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (443 posts) at 11:11 AM
I sometimes add instant coffee to cold soymilk and shake it up for an instant latte. Tastes great with just a little Splenda added.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (669 posts) at 11:25 AM
Every morning, I have a Myoplex Lite Cappucino flavored RTD. Contains 125 mg of caffeine.
Body for Life Forum Message by reneakleinisakson (443 posts) at 11:22 AM
Last night I just threw some stuff together and it came out really well. It is not a "complete" meal, but with a chicken breast it would be terrific!
Here it is:
one can low sodium condensed tomato soup
10 ounces light soy milk
1 cup fat free cottege cheese
1 can diced tomatoes with onion and green pepper
minced garlic to taste
Boil everything together and the cottege cheese will dissolve/melt about 90%. You could add more cottege cheese to up the protein level, which I may try next time. It was terrific!
Here are my stats:
Amount Per 1 cup
Calories 117.5
Calories from Fat 10.13
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.13g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 733mg 31%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 8.65g 17%
Alcohol 0g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 16 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 3 %
Vitamin D 6 %
Riboflavin 6 %
Vitamin B-12 4 %
Body for Life Forum Message by Blondeambyshun (35 posts) at 03:39 PM
I haven't been on the site since last year. I just logged on, and now we have to pay?? Whats with that? Are you guys paying for this? Do you really get more out of the site if you do? I have no problem paying as long as I know its worth it, this site and everyone in it is one big happy support group.
Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by willowgerl (228 posts) at 03:48 PM
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Body for Life Forum Message by Kela (138 posts) at 04:19 PM
I dont pay either
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I don't pay.
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paying is for the premium page- with no pop ups or advertisements ( which dont bother me anyway)you're fine....