Body for Life Forum Message by Dick (3 posts) at 05:43 PM
My 3 GOALS for 2006
#1. GOAL Do a personal best for each aerobic workout. For example I have maxed out on the elliptical machine at 20 on resistance with the interval weight loss program. I will change to the rowing machine and try to increase my distance during each workout. On the stairmaster, I am only at level 6 so lots of room for a personal best. On the treadmill, I am up to 6 miles an hour for 7 minutes and cool down until I reach 2 miles. Today I increased my time by 40 seconds. Still have room for a faster time and haven't raised the treadmill yet.
# 2 GOAL do a personal best during my LBW & UBW. Yesterday I had 6 personal bests during my lower body workout. And on my last upper body workout only 1 personal best. But it still was a personal best.
# 3 GOAL not to miss a workout and stay on schedule with my feedings using supplements.
A complete transformation in 2006!!!with a 6 pack at the young age of 66.
The result of the above GOALS I visualize myself standing on the stage as the Grand Champion in my age group.
Body for Life Forum Message by sas (49 posts) at 11:04 AM
Thanks everyone of the support!! Heading to the gym for #3 cardio for the week!
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:47 AM
I am the opposite, I am addicted to weight training and have a hard time only lifting 3 times a week. I always want to get in back to back days.
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (130 posts) at 09:07 AM
It'll get better... soon you'll be able to go 20 whole minutes before you have to pee again! ;o)
Body for Life Forum Message by Lese (5 posts) at 09:11 AM
I have the same problem. On one of the post I saw on the guestbook. You know you are a BFLer when you have to stop at every gas station to pee and while you are there you grab a bottle of water!
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:49 AM
I think that your bladder expands, I used to go all the time and now I don't go quite as often.
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (365 posts) at 10:27 AM
Bump
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (461 posts) at 10:32 AM
excellent questions.......I'm in the same situation you are.
it's something I would seriously consider-----down the line
and have wondered the same
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:46 AM
I would recommend going to a bodybuilder forum and asking your question there. I think there will be much more competitors there that could help you.
Body for Life Forum Message by hogken (3 posts) at 07:55 AM
I have a bowflex, can I use on any of my workout days or is it only dumbbells? I would hate to have this high dollar machine just sitting next to my bench!
Body for Life Forum Message by hogken (3 posts) at 07:59 AM
Body for Life Forum Message by TJ (591 posts) at 08:03 AM
I have gotten great results using a CrossBow (low budget version of your machine). About the only muscles group I can’t work out well are my legs. The resistance rods only go up to 230 or so. But overall, you can get good results with your machine.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:51 AM
You can definetly use a bowflex. I don't own one but have heard nothing but great things about them. As long as you eat clean and do the HIIT cardio you will see great results.
Body for Life Forum Message by angelic4077 (7 posts) at 10:52 AM
Okay people.
Viewing my profile anyone can see that I have a LOT of weight to lose. I am considering investing in one piece of exercie equipment so that I have no excuse not to exercise anyday of the week. Being that I am so heavy at this point on the program workouts that put a lot of pressure on my joints are not feasible... I sprained my ankle so bad at the end of October that I have been told if I do it again it means surgery.
I have looked at the Gazelle exercise equipment. Has anyone ever used this with any kind of results? I tried it out at the local sporting goods store and it actually did seem to be causing my heart to pound, but I also want to start strenthening up muscles throughout. Anybody that has used this please let me know if you would recommend. Anyone else give your feedback as to what piece of equipment would be a great investment.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:48 AM
I have seen them but never tried one. I have had great success over the years with a recumbent bike. I love mine and pop in a video and ride it whenever.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1526 posts) at 09:46 PM
I work in the retail industry so I may not be able to be here everyday but I will definately be checking in regularly. I still need stats from amodellawyer, Biffler, Valerie, and Nikki22046. C'mon guys we want to win!!!! We need those stats in ASAP.
Body for Life Forum Message by Young Guns (1526 posts) at 11:49 PM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:55 AM
Supplements most often have a two yr shelf life however they are still good well after that. Any manufacturer has to put a shelf life on any consumable or beauty product. I get my supplements very cheap from vitamin shoppe because the drop the prices alot close to expiration date. I just got three 42 serv boxes of myoplex for 12.00 a peice (thats right 12). They have an expiration date of march 2006.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (10 posts) at 03:47 PM
I'm Sept. 2....another Virgo :D
Tom
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (607 posts) at 10:42 PM
Good Luck Von.
I am disappointed at all the responses. If you thought it was fake, just move on (to all the negative responses). But whatever.
I know nothing that could help you. Don't even have $6 to loan you.
Sorry, good luck.
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (199 posts) at 11:13 PM
Von, there is a guy currently posting on the BFL guestbook who is from Ireland. His name is Mark and I believe his last name is Coughlan. He at one time listed Belfast as a city of origin but I have no idea if he's still there. I saw a post from him yesterday and today about how to calculate body fat. He acts and sounds like a newbie but I recognize him from at least 3 years ago. He pops up about every year and posts for awhile and then goes away, so I'm not sure how reliable he might be, but it might be worth checking with him?
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1109 posts) at 08:59 PM
You need to be happy and content with yourself before you can find someone that you will be happy with. Spend time alone and learn about yourself then it will happen when you are not expecting it. I understand your frustrations though. I think we have all been there.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (380 posts) at 10:09 PM
Well.. I used to be the constant jerk magnet. If he was a jerk...he would find me, ugh, I mean, I would date him. This has pretty much been my whole story. Yeah, there have been a few awesome guys mixed in, but the timing wasn't right, or I thought it was right, then during engagement, I decided it wasn't for me (for life). When I stopped looking, I found Mr. Right( just like everyone says). I had given up, and was at a NASCAR race, drunk off my ass, hanging out with my girlfriends, without a care in the world as far as men went. I figured...this is me, having fun, drinking and carrying on. Like it or oh well. Well, I actually fell into Mr. Right's arms (alcohol helped that), and we began dating. Yes...it was INSTANT. That had never happened to me. We got engaged in April (05) where we had met, at a NASCAR race, and just got married Dec. 2nd. Up until that race I always said I would NEVER get married again (I was married for a year when I was in the Army in 1992..another jerk magnet and huge mistake on my part). Love yourself, NEVER need a man to survive, and good things will happen. You owe it to yourself to be completely happy with yourself. Happy New Year...Dede
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1374 posts) at 07:15 AM
Hello everyone!
drjlbaileyii : It's going to be way too hard to figure out the due date since my last cycle was back in July! *lol* it wouldn't give me an accurate answer. They did take a blood test and they will tell me that way.
Reagiesmom: Yes, you can achieve a lower bodyfat and still get pregnant...however, you must "up" your bodyfat levels before you can get pregnant. When I did my competition a few months ago , I was at 12%...now, I'm about 22%. :-) I had to stop exercising all together so that I could get pregnant... my cycle never really showned up HA! :) I guess I got lucky...I probably won't have them for another 2 years! WAHOO!
Yes, I'll definitely keep everyone posted on my pregnancy. :-) I'll start on Monday :)
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (445 posts) at 07:30 AM
Many congratulations Carole. I can't wait to see the bump!!
Best wishes,
Persephone
Body for Life Forum Message by ChallengeBob (748 posts) at 11:48 AM
Carole,
What terrific news; congratulations!!
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (125 posts) at 12:00 PM
Congratulations Carole!!!! I wish you all the best in health and happiness. Tell your little girl congrats and to remember that she asked for this when the new baby gets old enough to want her to share her things.
Body for Life Forum Message by justdoit (245 posts) at 01:43 PM
Congrats officially!! I look forward to the updates!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1374 posts) at 03:22 PM
Anybody else expecting???
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (445 posts) at 03:24 PM
Funny you should ask
I'm EXPECTING. . .
to kick some booty next challenge!!
xxx
Persephone
(sorry no juicy gossip!)
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1374 posts) at 03:25 PM
AWESOME!! I'm thrilled to hear that! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (687 posts) at 07:49 PM
I don' t care really what the boy does...
it' s really good to see YOU back!! I will go read the blog tho'
honestly it's good to see a new face...
Thanks
& Happy new Year~
Lala*
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (504 posts) at 09:16 AM
Happy B-day to you.
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (461 posts) at 09:33 AM
A New Years Eve baby.......isn't that special?
Happy birthday girlfriend......don't party too hard
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (90 posts) at 09:46 AM
How cool - there'd always be a party on your birthday!! Have a wonderful day!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1269 posts) at 10:27 AM
Happy Birthday Birthday Girl!!!! Enjoy your special day!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by georgiawendy (344 posts) at 11:05 AM
Thanks!! Brent and I are going out tonight but nothing too crazy! Happy New Year:)
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (330 posts) at 11:10 AM
Happy Birthday Wendy!!! Hope it's a good one. Be Careful tonight. Donna
Body for Life Forum Message by 3D (50 posts) at 11:32 AM
W E N D Y !!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Debbie
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (125 posts) at 12:06 PM
Have a safe, healthy and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Enjoy your special day.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (983 posts) at 01:45 PM
Happy Birthday!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (229 posts) at 02:43 PM
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (88 posts) at 02:46 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1374 posts) at 03:27 PM
I need to revamp my digital music player and running out of good tunes (I'm actually tired of hearing the same songs over and over again).
I haven't downloaded music in a long time, therefore, never paid attention to where I could get them for cheap?
Ideas???
I'm going to start working out again on Monday :-) Body-for-Life baby style!! *LOL* HA!
Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (224 posts) at 03:36 PM
Limewire is my favorite but..um... just for backups of songs that I previously paid for.
I was looking for some new tune ideas though and found a great forum on the Shape mag's website:
Shape.com Forums » The Shape Forums » Workout Zone » Great songs for workout
This is finally a forum for songs without a lot of garbage posts. I found a bunch of stuff to try out.
Body for Life Forum Message by Not tryin' to scare folks! (148 posts) at 05:26 PM
I've been using BearShare for a year now. I love it..super easy, free, and I can find any song no matter how obscure.
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (88 posts) at 03:16 PM
The cappucino shake did that for me... I used to be addicted to starbucks frappucinos, but they just made me broke and fat... I reluctantly and skeptically made the capuccino shake and just LOVED it... now I drink them all the time! mmmmmmm....
Erin
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (130 posts) at 09:13 AM
The reason the nutritional information isn't in the book is because Bill Phillips never intended for us to count calories. He wanted this to be a more instinctive way of eating, and besides, my portion of protein isn't the same as your portion of protein, so any nutritional values he put in there wouldn't be accurate anyway. In fact, the nutritional values on the web site aren't accurate because they're averages. And the only reason he ended up putting them up on the site are because people got all freaked out by not knowing the calorie counts and he got bombarded with requests for them. So now, we have nutritional information that isn't accurate because it isn't based on our individual portion sizes, lol.
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (461 posts) at 12:44 PM
WOW, Jennifer! Thanks SO MUCH for the link. What a great reference. (And I remember Jamie Brunner - one of those Champions I could instantly recall in my mind - I know exactly what he looks like!)
And thank you, Framed, for the question that surfaced this for all of us. Yay!
Body for Life Forum Message by michiganmike (199 posts) at 01:35 PM
I think the reason that the nutritional information was put on the web was because people who thought it was only a cookbook just jumped in and started cooking and eating the recipes, and--surprise, surprise--the women who were doing that gained rather than lost weight. That's because they never looked at p. 73 of the book where it says that the portion sizes are a split between what a man needs and what a woman needs, so the women were eating more than they should. Granted, the information on the web now is based on averages, but what isn't? We don't drink 92% of a Myoplex because we are a smaller guy than the average. The average person eating the average EFL recipe will lose a bit of weight if a male, and gain a bit of weight if a female.
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (17 posts) at 03:08 PM
Thanks for the link - any good recipes shared is awesome. If we get bored we're more likely to fall off the wagon.
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2119 posts) at 04:42 AM
I can't believe nobody called me out for the 50 pull-ups above - ESPECIALLY TERESA!!!! I guess you all just correctly assumed I was bold faced liar! As soon as I can find a place to hang myself I'm going to try tho.
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (9 posts) at 08:12 AM
Just spoke to my dad, who is a retired marine(they do pullups for part of their PT Tests), He said that they always started females with a dead arm hang (like BG suggested) then progress to flexed hangs, then on to pull ups..
Hope this helps
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1049 posts) at 08:45 AM
start doing push ups and increase the number you can do in a row without stoppsing. Also, doing what Runningsothernstyle says is great. I also like the advice of fromfat2firm. I think if you just keep getting stronger, do your cardio, and eat healthy you will be able to do this. good luck
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (146 posts) at 11:42 PM
Thanks for the help guys! This is a long time fitness goal that I am determined to make.
Most of the military types I talk too are all suggesting the bend arm hang. So that's where I plan to start!
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 12:03 PM
Back exercise is very important but maybe you chose more of an advance extension. Try lying on your stomach and doing supermans. You lie on you stomach with your arms out in front of you and then you lift your feet and arms simultaneously like your superman flying. Do these in sets of 10.
Body for Life Forum Message by Tomcat1066 (10 posts) at 02:28 PM
I just reread BFL again after loaning my first copy to someone ages ago and it never coming back. I had forgotten about the part were it says that we should time our rest between sets at 1 minute, and two minutes between exercises. I'll be doing my first challenge with a co-worker, so I was curious about the "rest time" between sets being to much.
I figure one of us will start their set as soon as the other one is finished, but I was just worried about it being to much. Any thoughts?
Tom
PS. I hope I posted this in the right place.
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1109 posts) at 06:58 PM
It seems there are alot of people starting a new challenge at this new year. Myself and Casey included. After taking most of December off I will definitely be ready. I can't wait to workout.
Tomorrows workout is going to be hard, I work until midnight tonight then have to work again at 8am tomorrow but I think Casey and I are going to get our beginning pics taken after we work out tomorrow, so I will be looking pretty tired. It will probably be one of those that I blank out my face again. LOL
ANYWAY....Good luck to you all.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (327 posts) at 07:17 PM
Same to you and everyone! We're having a low-key night tonight. We do have a bottle of bubbly to enjoy.
I'm cooking a turkey with all the trimmings tomorrow. Mom does the Christmas turkey and this is my way of getting practice. This is the last blow out before the New Year's challenge. But it will be nice having all that high protein turkey left over. Bill loves turkey...
Anyway, I plan on taking my before pictures tomorrow ready for a Monday start. Lets, do it!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (504 posts) at 07:22 PM
Good luck to you and Casey. Got lucky , I got a gift of white wine yesterday from the President of a company that I do the books for. Got to drink it tonight, because starting Monday.. No wine for me. I'll be taking my before pics tomorrow. Today I sat down and wrote out my plan for the week. I am ready to get this PARTY started,
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (461 posts) at 07:26 PM
You're looking FABulous, Lori! Cheers to a great year ahead of us!
Body for Life Forum Message by kana (380 posts) at 08:13 PM
Thanks Lori! I'm in the same boat....READY TO ROCK 2006!! It will be wonderful to have you and Casey around again. See you in 2006!!
Love ya, Dede
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1269 posts) at 09:02 PM
Thanks Lori!!!! Good Luck to You!!!! And best wishes to everyone!!!! Let all have a smashing 2006!!!!! I love You All!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (17 posts) at 09:39 PM
What happens when you've done all your challenges and your where you want to be? Does BFL have a maintenance program. You can't keep up with that intensity of working out can you?
Body for Life Forum Message by sunshine (7 posts) at 12:42 AM
smp, I like that. Breaking it up into 4 rounds. I will try that next time.
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (9 posts) at 02:27 AM
STEPOR- read you mail, I sent you a private message in your box with how I am doin it
Body for Life Forum Message by jeremy (1049 posts) at 08:47 AM
run stairs, box, roller blade, jump rope... mix it up to keep it fun and interesting
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (9 posts) at 02:25 AM
Thank you Bull, I have a 6 miler planned this morning and was lacking in the motivation dept. You are the man!!
Body for Life Forum Message by KatieFeld-mom (113 posts) at 06:56 PM
BIG BULL, I sent you a PM. Let me know if you get it.
GO TEAM #7!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 06:59 PM
got it!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1517 posts) at 08:55 AM
Yes!!! She's back! We missed you sweetie! Sounds like you have been busy...we'll help you get back on your bfl track!! So glad to "see" you!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 12:58 AM
Thanks, that's my goal, to meltdown!
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (779 posts) at 09:09 AM
I am in dire need of this Meltdown challenge right now....too much holiday cheer. You know the saying "eat, drink, and be merry"???? Should be "eat, drink, and get fat"!!! LOL I feel super bloated right now and can't wait to start. I think I am starting on the 1ST instead of the 2nd.
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by Shannette22 (628 posts) at 10:10 AM
Okay, Stef, can I turn in my stuff on January 2nd or do I need to have it entered by the end of the 1st?
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (779 posts) at 01:23 PM
Jan 2nd is fine....
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 01:10 AM
In Mississippi it's always HOt, it was 78 Christmas day and that was a cold day, we had to wear long sleeves.
anyway, yes during august and sept it was pretty hot about 90 in the shade in the evening, after the hurricane wehad no water or electric for 3 and 1/2 weeks, I ran at noon time in the sun, 2 miles, boy oh boy did I sweat???
then jumped in the pond to take a bath.
actually I find it easier to run in the heat, try it, just drink alot of water and rest if you have too,
GET*HER*DONE LINDA
Body for Life Forum Message by cerdes (27 posts) at 01:35 AM
Ehh - my boyfriend made me skip the run. He's a doctor so unfortunately I can't argue with him about these sorts of things very well. It's 6:30pm here right now and the temperature, in farenheit, is 109.4 degrees.
He said it was too dangerous to go running in this heat and then locked the door!! Ah well. I'll have a free day today :) and hopefully a cool change will come in tomorrow.
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (2 posts) at 11:28 PM
Glad to see I'm not the only one! Many of my usual techniques have already been posted, but I've also been known to hit the snooze button in the morning, while convincing myself that I can, surely, lead a happy life as a fat woman. At 5 am, it almost makes sense...
Body for Life Forum Message by J-Dub (130 posts) at 09:06 AM
We ALL want to be like YOU Phatty. :P
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (63 posts) at 03:03 PM
J-Dub said:
"Jerry...I am definitely going to start setting aside money to do something big next year...Jess P.S."
Unfortunately...I understand about the heating bill. Maybe we will to sea you aboard of the cruise to the Bahamas?
Some pretty good questions here! I had some of the very same ones before starting my 2001 Challenge. I look forward to each of them...
Happy New Year!
Jerry
Body for Life Forum Message by chuckdiesel99 (813 posts) at 03:07 PM
I would like to know if any of them were professional bodybuilders in their off-season when starting the 12 week challenge as opposed to someone who was really out of shape when starting. It would make a huge difference in results.
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (445 posts) at 03:16 PM
I'd like to know about what happened between challenges--did anyone take the recommended week off?
Also, and sorry guys, how the women handled PMS. Lots of women get completely blown sideways and I just want to know how our lady champions coped.
You did say any question!!
Body for Life Forum Message by JamsN4 (5 posts) at 03:50 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by JamsN4 (5 posts) at 03:52 PM
oops sorry about that one... Hey this is a good thread-thanks. I would be interested also in supplement questions. Assuming they were used, which if any would be more recommended (if they had to choose just one)
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (919 posts) at 12:54 AM
Rod that is totally awesome!! I hope I can do that next year...Lets get going on that mountain!!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1517 posts) at 09:10 AM
Great job, Rod!!! I know once you set your mind to it, you are ALL IN, Climbing that MOUNTAIN and not looking back or letting anything get in your way!!! Awesome!!!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (14 posts) at 09:04 AM
Ok, Team 8, I got my 'official' numbers this morning. UGLY. LOL
296 lbs
41%
On the good side, the 296 is down from the scale saying "GET OFF ME, YOU ARE HURTING MY BACK" and a nice ole "Err" reading! And since the pants were at 50 (now 44) and my max scale weight is 308, I estimate my max at 330.
Now it is finished and am ready to go!
Lets get those numbers in! Be safe and have fun tonight! Here is to a great happy / productive new year!
-Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (919 posts) at 12:52 AM
I LOVE getting together with Dana...She has some buddies at the top of the BFL chain and I love how her enthusiasm trickles down to me! Just watching her melt is really making me want to do better all the time. She is awesome!!! Keep going Dana, you can DO TI!!!
Your Party Girl Jamber :D
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1269 posts) at 10:24 AM
Thank you so much Donna, Linda, and Hkrchic!!!! I really appreciate your kind words!!!! I love you all!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Agent 69 (461 posts) at 10:38 AM
I agree totally with Linda......you are a different person (on the exterior anyway).
you look fabulous
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (461 posts) at 11:41 AM
Wow. Sylvia, your eyes are sparkling and as lit up as your online personality!! And those ABS!! Again, wow.
You've always been such a supportive person on Tracker, it's odd to think of you as having the same kind of personality as what's projected in your very first picture. (Please, I mean this in the very best way!)
You are beautiful, inside and out.
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (210 posts) at 12:19 PM
You look wonderful Cookie...amazing!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1269 posts) at 06:16 PM
Thanks again to all of you for your kind words!!! I love you all!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (121 posts) at 09:28 PM
Bump a bump bump!
I agree you look fab...and what an inspiration for us 50+ BFLers.
Thanks!
Body for Life Forum Message by twinmom (318 posts) at 08:15 AM
bump
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 08:27 AM
Happy New Year Trackers and may 2006 be filled with lifetime highs, love and family, and joy and happiness through the good times and the tough times!!!
BB wishin'
Body for Life Forum Message by stepor (14 posts) at 11:25 AM
Love and Laugh everyone!
BB Couldn't have said it better myself!
Steve
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (445 posts) at 03:03 AM
You have been an amazing ambassador for BFL. We should be thanking you for your amazing leadership, your kindness, good spirit, encouragement and willingness to share. It meant so much to me to watch your transformation--you were a champion EVERY SINGLE DAY of your challenge. You're a true inspiration and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
All the very best,
Persephone
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1517 posts) at 09:07 AM
Cheryl - thanks to YOU for being so dedicated and giving us all inspiration and an example of how committing yourself completely to this program WORKS. You are a true champion and we are so proud that you are one of our own!!!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1374 posts) at 09:13 AM
Hey Cheryl!
Sorry I haven't been much of a "emailer" lately, been extremely busy for the Holidays and all :)
Hope you had a great Christmas and wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
By the way, I heard you on the radio a few weeks ago but I couldn't listen to all of it since I had to get into work adn they don't allow radios there (HA!).
Anyway, I was there everyday voting for you!
Have fun at the Expo...I won't be able to make it, I'm broke! *LOL*
Body for Life Forum Message by Go4steffie (779 posts) at 09:21 AM
Thank you Cheryl for being such a friend! Your blogs are truly inspriational and motivating. I believe your purpose in life was to insprire others. You are the BFL Champion in my mind!
Stef :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (90 posts) at 09:45 AM
You're an absolute champion Cheryl! And a real inspiration!!
Have a fantastic time in Denver. I'm sure you'll be very busy and in great demand at the expo - you're a BFL international super-star now!! :-)
Body for Life Forum Message by PhatMom2006 (aka Bflmom2004) (1053 posts) at 09:46 AM
No matter what happens, you are our BFL champion...and you better win, maybe they will send you on meet and greets in Cali, and I can hug and high five you in person girl.
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (330 posts) at 11:20 AM
Cheryl, you are already a champion. I wish you the best of luck. I have been behind you 100% since day 1. You will never know how much your "words of wisdom" have inspired me and so many others. I love you girl, and I think you will go far. ~Donna
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (226 posts) at 11:50 AM
I wish I could meet you at the Expo, but it was short notice as I am in the UK. Good luck in January!! Whether you win the title or not, you are still an inspiration.
Body for Life Forum Message by tonee (125 posts) at 11:56 AM
Just imagine us cheering you on girl. Way to go and all the best in Denver. Wish I could be there cheering you on, but with a transformation like yours.....enough said. Good luck.
Body for Life Forum Message by mojo (39 posts) at 02:52 PM
THANK YOU for helping me through my challenge... I couldn't have done it without you. You were there for me every day and I sincerely appreciate it. I can't wait to see you in Denver!!!
Love,
Malissa
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1109 posts) at 10:35 PM
Thank YOU for your inspiration. Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 12:42 AM
ok, Let me say it more clearly
I am continueing my time of friendship with all my friends on tracker for at least one more year
I love you guys and gals, ya'll make my day and night and mornings and evenings and all inbetween. lol
Love Linda and Happy New Year!
Now did everyone understand that????
Body for Life Forum Message by Phatty McPhatterson (7 posts) at 02:56 AM
Maybe. Can you speak into my good eye, please?
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (445 posts) at 03:06 AM
LOL
Thanks for the giggle!
Love,
Persephone
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 05:13 AM
Whaaaaattt??? YOU OPENED IT!!!!!
Since you are lacking in the "self-control" department and you opened this, you now must enter our inaugural event!!!
"THE 1st ANNUAL BFL-TRACKER CARDIO HIIT HELL RUN"
All entrants (people who opened this fool thread!) must throw down one more CARDIO HIIT HELL in 2005 before the clock strikes midnight!
CARDIO HIIT HELL = 20 minutes of your fave cardio exercise done at your High Intensity Interval Training standards. (BIG BULL will be on the elliptical...I JUST CAN'T WAIT!)
After you complete your "run" you must log your entry on this thread in the following manner:
* Exercise chosen
* Duration
* Music listened to
* The "POSITIVE THOUGHTS" you experienced
from completing the
"1st ANNUAL CHH RUN."
disclaimer: Please consult a physician before engaging in intense exercise of this nature. Please do not do this on a full stomach or after the consumption of large quantities of alcohol. Please refer all complaints to RUNNINGSOUTHERNSTYLE (he gave me the idea!)
BIG BULL .........doing the HIIT thing!
1st Annual CHH Run Chairman
Body for Life Forum Message by Runningsouthernstyle (9 posts) at 07:22 AM
Ill bite.... and since I gave BB the idea, I am posting my PEP talk for anyone having problems getting started today.
After I did my six mile snow/rain run, I come back and see that I gave bull the idea for this. So I think cool, then I notice that 19 people have viewed and noone has posted. So I applied a fresh coat of body glide, put the track pants back on, changed to some dry socks and went out and did my HIIT HELL Challenge workout!!
Exercise-more running
Duration- 25 minutes
Music- The Freshman (mustard plug cover)
The sound of settling (death cab for cutie)
Thigh Hi Nylons (mustard plug)
Round kid (Buck O nine)
Positive thoughts- see below
Thats right 10x 1/4 mile repeats. After 6 miles this morning my legs felt like they had nothing left but I remembered what it was like to be told I wouldnt walk (at best with a cane) again. Thats right read that again.
Thanks to the situation (Operation Iraqi Freedom) I was put in I got injured. BUT I walked out of the hospital unassisted 2 months later and collapsed in my car and cried like a baby for 2 weeks but I DID IT, and managed to stay in the Army but told that I couldnt run anymore, Well Im working on that part now.
THE PAIN IS REAL BUT YOU CHOSE HOW TO DEAL WITH IT.
Lets talk about motivation for a minute. I havent seen my wife in 7 months but I will on 1 FEB. The last time I saw her I had the pants on that I put on my side picture under the profile. I dont wanna be that big again.
TRICKS FOR MOTIVATION:
1. SET GOALS, write them down on your mirror. I started doin this a few months ago, it seems crazy but it works!
2. Write down stupid things that drive you or make your work outs good. For me its the anticipation of a smile when the wife sees the new body and one day when i was running in the snow this old German man pulled up beside me, rolled down his window and shouted "RUNNING IS GOOD!!!!" In german, that made my day. and its on my mirror in german!!!
2. Contrary to popular belief, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! Ok not so much you but the way you chose to deal with obstacles that get in your way. NEVER SAY YOU CANT, Think of how you can.
3. This is real dumb but it works for me. When I am dreading a run, like this morning, read Bulls posts and eat a lifesaver, yep a lifesaver. They might not be on the BFL food list but I tell my body that I just took a real LIFE SAVER and I go do what I gotta do.
SORRY THIS IS SO LONG WINDED BUT I FELT INSPIRED..........
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 07:41 AM
Damn RSS....I am inspired!!! This thread better hit the TOP 10 Threads of ALL TIME on the Tracker!!!
I didn't pop the lifesaver in my mouth(but I will from now on!), but I did climb up on that Elliptical and threw down an intense 25 minute workout! Every time I started to feel the pain and fatigue I pushed a little harder, I thought of all you Trackers running along side me on the last day of 2005! About the 15 minute mark it was CARDIO HIIT HELL for sure!!!
I opted for Sportscenter and watching all those athletes doing extraordinary things to inspire me and when I was done, I just felt good all over that I completed the 1st ANNUAL CHH RUN!
BIG BULL inspirin'
Body for Life Forum Message by bella2be (488 posts) at 07:42 AM
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED AND COMPLETE!
* Exercise chosen: Treadmill Running
* Duration: 20 min HIIT + 15 min incline walking
* Music listened to: Various Ipod selection including some Queen greatest hits (i.e Fat Bottom Girls)
* The "POSITIVE THOUGHTS" you experienced: I am going to break all kinds of HIIT records in 2006! Today I hit 1.900 miles during my run, a new best! I am capable of anything I want to accomplish
Great idea! Way to finish 2005 with a bang, no matter how many bumps we might have hit on the road! from completing the
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 08:31 AM
BIG BULL reporting from the finish line....
The number of entrants in this year's 1st ANNUAL CARDIO HIIT HELL RUN is nearing 60! We should have tons of post-race reports pouring in over the next 4 or 5 hours!!!
Stay tuned to this thread for more outstanding posts as we ring in the NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!
BIG BULL high fivin'
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1517 posts) at 09:02 AM
Darn!! I am nursin' a hangover today (you know, last hurrah)...no WAY I can do HIIT....Do this again, though, ok????
RSS....Your post was extremely motivational.. - really feel like it is deserving of it's own thread!!! AMAZING, thanks!!!
ps - as always, yours was, too BB!!
Nancy
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 09:23 AM
Nancy.....trust me....I have already come up with a "hangover" challenge for people like you!!! LOL!!!
BIG BULL schemin'
Body for Life Forum Message by amkazen (263 posts) at 09:26 AM
* Exercise chosen: True 650 EA elliptical
* Duration: 30 minutes, 4.33 miles, 511 calories burned, level 5 to level 10, spending 1 minute at each level, approx. 60 rpm rate, heart rate ranged from 150 - 177, starting heart rate was 85, THIS WAS MY 5th CARDIO DAY IN A ROW!!! Finally, I am starting to get back into the cardio swing of things. Cardio during this 2nd challenge has been tough to do for some reason.
* Music listened to: None..just the thoughts in my head as to where will I find the money I need today....
* The "POSITIVE THOUGHTS" you experienced from completing the 1st Annaul CHH Run: clarity and a solution to finding the money I need today
Body for Life Forum Message by Flash (768 posts) at 09:37 AM
Hmm...well, I'm lifting today so I'm not going to do cardio. But I am doing cardio tomorrow, so I'll report back then. :o)
Body for Life Forum Message by shkelly (148 posts) at 09:42 AM
*exercise chosen- running
*Duration- 20min
*Music listened to-my own(none), LOL
*Positive thoughts- 2006 is MINE!! I feel AWESOME!!
Way to go BB on yet ANOTHER inspiring thread!!
Shelly =)
Body for Life Forum Message by nikki (75 posts) at 10:28 AM
Very Inspiring!
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (919 posts) at 10:52 AM
Now I'm so ticked cuz I am stuck here at the house with 8 kids and no adults to babysit while I tear down to the gym! AAARGH! (hubby went to play football) but the day is young, and people are going to think I'm nuts for leaving a house full of company, But I will go as soon as they get here!!! Mabye I can get someone to join me!!!??
I'll report back soon, Sarge!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:29 AM
Exercise- Recumbent Bike
Duration - 20 minutes
Watched - Body of Work
Positive thoughts - The pain will be gone in an hour. Oh and damn will I look good on a surfboard this year
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (77 posts) at 12:10 PM
BB and RSS, you guys ROCK! This has been a totally motivating and inspiring thread!
I got up at went to the gym this morning before reading this and worked my butt off! I did a total body workout with weights (something new I'm trying once a week) then I did 20 minutes of SS cardio on the bike and elliptical.
So, since I was planning on doing the early workout, I now HAVE to fit this challenge in my day! I'm going out to eat at The Cheesecake Factory for an early dinner, so as soon as the food settles and I'm home I'll hop on my ellipical for some heart pumpin' CHH!
I'll report back later with my results!
COME ON....WE NEED MORE TO ACCEPT THIS AWESOME CHALLENGE!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by amylame (13 posts) at 12:37 PM
Treadmill
20 minutes
I watched Ballroom Bootcamp
And thought about how much more I will accomplish today because of the run.
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 12:43 PM
BIG BULL at the finish line...
We have over 100 entrants who have joined us on the 1st ANNUAL CHH RUN and the finishers are starting to trickle in!! This is exciting!! What a way to bring in the NEW YEAR!!!
Strike up the band...tip a few back (equal parts water and alcohol) and give your loved ones a big hug!!
Keep up the great work! We are all waiting here at the finish line...rooting you on!
BIG BULL reportin'
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 01:32 PM
oh, mAN, i KNEW i SHOULDN'T HAVE OPENED THIS, i KNEW IT ! i KNEW IT, i KNEW IT,
OK, WELL LET ME SIGN OFF AND GO GET MY RUNNING SHOES ON AND GO DO THAT 2 MILE RUN FOR THE LAST TIME THIS YEAR,
shoot and I was making this a free day, shoot!, ok, i'll be back!!
after I GET*HER*DONE!!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (88 posts) at 01:46 PM
ohhhhhh... what a dirty trick! LOL!
I too was hung over today and making EVERY excuse in the book to myself to skip working out today... then I had to go and open this thread!
Well, I couldn't back down from the challenge... I found the hotel gym and ran my HIIT - 20 minutes - no music, but I watched the goonies with no sound on the TV they had on in there. It was not ideal, but I made it work. I had LOTS of positive thoughts about how awesome it is to be inspired enough to run on a crappy hotel treadmill on new year's eve!!!!
Thanks BIG BULL and HAPPY NEW YEAR's EVERYONE!!!!
Erin
Body for Life Forum Message by jamber (919 posts) at 01:49 PM
Private Jamber reporting....
Exercise chosen-RUNNING
Duration-27 minutes(20 HIIT,7 cooldown)
Music-Lose yourself, Kanye West, Greenday, Fighter, J-kwon-Tipsy
Positive Thoughts...I actually left my out of town visitors for 30 minutes to go do this challenge, and they were shaking their heads in disbeleif(they probably think I'm rude, too, but I can't back down from a challenge!!) Just the fact that I did it today tells me that I am BACK STRONG and willing to do what it takes to get what I want this challenge. Once I get in this frame of mind, I am totally UNSTOPPABLE!!! I made it back!!! Thanks you guys!!!!!
jamber
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 02:23 PM
High Fives to Air Space and Jamber......folks you should have seen the smile on their face when they crossed the finish line!!!!...."hangover" and all!!!
And for finishing the run your prize is the satisfaction of knowing that only 1.16% of Americans choose to ring in the New Year with a CHH!!! You are miles ahead of the competition going into 2006!!!
BIG BULL Cheerin'
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1517 posts) at 02:38 PM
ok, BB...what's your challenge for those too hungover to not throw up after the first HIIT interval???
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 02:43 PM
stay tuned....I can only organize one of these events at a time! I have about 150 HIITers still out on the course!!! Too bad you are having to stand on the sidelines "hanging over" the ropes! Did you read AirSpace's post....she was hungover!!! You just need to pound the water get some munch on some saltines and HIIT the trail!!!
Would it be like me to give you the easy way out??? Nahhhhhhhh!
BB smilin'
Body for Life Forum Message by AirSpace (88 posts) at 02:48 PM
Nancy - I just drank tons of water and after the workout I didn't even feel hungover any more! I think I sweated out all the residual alcohol, LOL!
...and BB - were you SPYING on me??? How did you know about the STUPID GRIN I had on my face when I finished???
Body for Life Forum Message by biffler (224 posts) at 03:48 PM
How great is it to have BIG BULL back in the tracker mix??
I too joined in the elliptical craze. Since I finally learned how to do it super fast without holding on, it really kicks some a**!
I listened to some Method Man (Da Rockwilder), Outkast (bombs over baghdad), rhianna (pon the replay), and some George Carlin on the cooldown.
Happy New year to all!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 04:44 PM
I see some people nearing the finish line on the horizon.......lengthen that stride and kick in the NEW YEAR!!
BB cheerin'
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2116 posts) at 05:03 PM
I can't run right now so I will have to choose the bicycle, I hope you will accept a 1/2 broken individual to do this as well? My back is still hurting and I am walking,, kind of leaning to the right,, feels awful funny but I will do my best!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 05:12 PM
That is awesome Udenia!!!!! You CAN do it!...BB
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (983 posts) at 06:09 PM
I can't do much with the meds I am on but how about this I promise to do my very best EVERY WORKOUT of the YEAR! Never excepting mediocre workouts. Pushing myself harder and harder though each one! And getting up early every AM to complete my cardio. Bottom line I will substitute all this for not being able to do this today! ;-) ;-)
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 07:47 PM
OK< I GOT HER DONE!!
I ran 2 miles in 24 minutes
then I ran in my exercise room and did 30 minutes of High Intensity , low, med and high impact Aerobics
for a total of a 54 minute Cardio HIIT from Hell Workout.
While running my 2 miles I didn't listen to any music, I just cursed BIG BULL all the way there and back,lol
The when I got to my Exercise room I listened to my power music that I used to teach aerobics to as I did my 30 min aerobics
Then I went and sat in the HOT TUB for 30 minutes and drak alot of water, 3 /20oz bottles
Then I took my bath, washed my hair and drank a BFL Protien Shake.
I am not all pretted up and ready to have my last drink of 2005 and then a drink to welcome the New Year and then have my 1st drink of 2006.
GO OUTSIDE on the front porch at midnight and scream as loud as I can HAPPY NEW YEAR! as I do every year.
We live in the country and voice travels and everyone can hear me!
Thanks, Big BULL, I was going to take a free day but I'm glad I opened this thread, and glad I GOT*HER*DONE!!
Happy New Year Everyone
Love, Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 09:19 AM After I did my six mile snow/rain run, I come back and see that I gave bull the idea for this. So I think cool, then I notice that 19 people have viewed and noone has posted. So I applied a fresh coat of body glide, put the track pants back on, changed to some dry socks and went out and did my HIIT HELL Challenge workout!!
Exercise-more running Duration- 25 minutes Music- The Freshman (mustard plug cover) The sound of settling (death cab for cutie) Thigh Hi Nylons (mustard plug) Round kid (Buck O nine) Positive thoughts- see below
Thats right 10x 1/4 mile repeats. After 6 miles this morning my legs felt like they had nothing left but I remembered what it was like to be told I wouldnt walk (at best with a cane) again. Thats right read that again.
Thanks to the situation (Operation Iraqi Freedom) I was put in I got injured. BUT I walked out of the hospital unassisted 2 months later and collapsed in my car and cried like a baby for 2 weeks but I DID IT, and managed to stay in the Army but told that I couldnt run anymore, Well Im working on that part now.
THE PAIN IS REAL BUT YOU CHOSE HOW TO DEAL WITH IT.
Lets talk about motivation for a minute. I havent seen my wife in 7 months but I will on 1 FEB. The last time I saw her I had the pants on that I put on my side picture under the profile. I dont wanna be that big again.
TRICKS FOR MOTIVATION: 1. SET GOALS, write them down on your mirror. I started doin this a few months ago, it seems crazy but it works!
2. Write down stupid things that drive you or make your work outs good. For me its the anticipation of a smile when the wife sees the new body and one day when i was running in the snow this old German man pulled up beside me, rolled down his window and shouted "RUNNING IS GOOD!!!!" In german, that made my day. and its on my mirror in german!!!
2. Contrary to popular belief, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! Ok not so much you but the way you chose to deal with obstacles that get in your way. NEVER SAY YOU CANT, Think of how you can.
3. This is real dumb but it works for me. When I am dreading a run, like this morning, read Bulls posts and eat a lifesaver, yep a lifesaver. They might not be on the BFL food list but I tell my body that I just took a real LIFE SAVER and I go do what I gotta do.
SORRY THIS IS SO LONG WINDED BUT I FELT INSPIRED.......... "
In the words of goingforbuff, this post is truly worthy of its own thread. I was very inspired and wanted to give it its just due!Here is RunningSouthernStyle's post on the DO NOT OPEN THIS....thread.
"Ill bite.... and since I gave BB the idea, I am posting my PEP talk for anyone having problems getting started today.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:42 AM
I am a sucker, I read both posts. Slapping my right hand, stop stop I tell you
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 07:50 PM
I'm glad I opened it and glad I GOT HER DONE!!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (687 posts) at 07:56 PM
I will HIIT it in the AM ...too many guests right this sec to disapear!!
But I'll ...PLAY!! GO team!!
Love Lala
& all the best to you ALL!
Body for Life Forum Message by Ngo Excuses (60 posts) at 09:48 AM
Hi,
Dawn asked me to let you know her home computer crashed & she will posts her stats on Monday, once she gets to work.
Denise
Body for Life Forum Message by Wrecky (210 posts) at 11:17 AM
I was reading through Julie Whitt's blog again last night. And came across this:
My point to all this is…if I can suck it up and deal with this kind of pain…why can’t you do the same regarding your life? We all have pain in life. Is it too painful to pose for that before picture? No problem. Just put on YOUR brave face and stand there. Click! It’s over. Problem solved. Is correcting your unhealthy habits too much to deal with? Put on your brave face and deal. It’s time to end the excuses—they are simply lies in disguise. I believe in each and every one of you. I know you have the courage to make this change. Don’t wait another day.
"Courage is its own reward." (Plautus)
I am so glad I came across this. It gave me the courage to just suck it up and post my C1W1 pictures. Ya, its awful but I'm changing my life and my body! So I won't focus on that...I'll focus on what 2006 has to offer. Thank you again Julie...for your thoughts...truly inspiring.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:41 AM
Right on, it's quite motivating to yourself when you put up that pic because then you know it's out there and the only way to smash it down is by succeeding. I think everyone should post their before pics, besides everyone on here is on here to change and without a before pic you can't have an after pic :) does that make sense???
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (461 posts) at 11:45 AM
Good for you, Wrecky!! As tough as it may be to post your picture, you'll be glad you did -- especially when you get to show off the changes you've made over the course of your Challenge. We'll be here to cheer you on!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 11:48 AM
proud of ya, Wrecky!!! BB
Body for Life Forum Message by LeoGirl (229 posts) at 04:16 PM
Thats awesome Wrecky!! Nothing but improvements from here on out! I'm proud of you too! Good luck girl!
*~Jen~*
Body for Life Forum Message by GetInShape (34 posts) at 04:37 PM
Wrecky, I know you will succeed. I look forward to your 12 week pic.
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (983 posts) at 06:14 PM
Good for you!!! THose pictures will motivate the heck out of you!!!! They will be one of your most important tools!!!! It sure will be great to look back on them too. Guess what I am scared of taking and posting my before photo's too! But it's something ya gotta do! Don't worry about it we are with ya chica! You gonna do GREAT for 2006!
Yes JW's blog has some amazing words in it!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1269 posts) at 06:19 PM
Wrecky, You are going to be a great success!!!! You Can Do This!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Miss Trim (226 posts) at 11:55 AM
Where are you all????
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (504 posts) at 12:44 PM
I've been on and off today. i heard fgrom you and Agent69 today.
Go Team #1
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (71 posts) at 12:51 PM
Is the BFL Expo held every year? I would have loved to go this year, but it was a bit short notice for me. However, I would love to start planning for next year.
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 01:28 PM
yes, everyyear they do it and that's when they announce the winners,
I am going to Virginia that weekend to visit my daughter but I would like to go for next year too
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by JerryBraam.com (63 posts) at 03:54 PM
Actually...this is the very 1st time the "EXPO" is being held. I'm sure the turn out will determin the plans to make it an annual event.
Who is going to join us...?
JBraam
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (121 posts) at 05:14 PM
I'm in...and I will see you at the Expo!
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 01:27 PM
I keep getting different answers,
I am running in the 5 K race at my Gym feb 18th and I am told a 5K is 2 and 1/2 miles, then told no it's a little over 3 miles .
any of you runners out there know the real answer, I need to practice and what to know how far I am practicing for
Thanks, Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by hogken (3 posts) at 01:28 PM
i think its 3.1 miles
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2119 posts) at 01:30 PM
about 3 miles
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 01:36 PM
10k is 6.21 miles...5k is 3.1 miles. The training for a 5k is basically the same as for a 10k. A 10k just is run at a slower pace than a 5k.
Body for Life Forum Message by SportyGirl (90 posts) at 01:36 PM
Yip hogken is right - it's 3.1.
I can never remember how to convert, so I go to http://www.escapeartist.com/Miles_Kilometer_Converter/Miles_Kilometer_Converter.html
Body for Life Forum Message by ShineyHiney (330 posts) at 02:02 PM
Oooh Linda, I might could run/walk with you.
Body for Life Forum Message by TreeStand (79 posts) at 02:17 PM
Just to add to everyone else when I served in Germany they told us to multiply .6 by kilometers to get the conversion into miles.
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1517 posts) at 02:23 PM
I also thought it was 3.2 miles..maybe it is between .1 & .2....??
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 02:24 PM
yeah Nancy.... 3.15 miles and that last 0.05 is a bitch!!
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1517 posts) at 02:26 PM
OMG, BB...I know it is the hardest!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 02:26 PM
Did you get your CHH in yet???
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 07:49 PM
Thanks ya'll.
Yes, BB I GOT HER DONE!!
I just reported it on the do not open thread, thanks for making me GET HER DONE!!
Linda
Body for Life Forum Message by Shauna (16 posts) at 01:43 PM
Can anyone tell me the formula to calculate body fat? I want to join a mini challenge and need to give that info....
thanks & Happy New Year
Body for Life Forum Message by Kerry (992 posts) at 02:09 PM
go to mybodycomp.com, follow the directions.
Kerry
Body for Life Forum Message by goingforbuff (1517 posts) at 02:27 PM
I use these two sites and then average the results....
http://www.bblex.de/en/calc/navy.php
http://www.healthcentral.com/cooltools/nutrition/homebodyfattest.aspx
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (504 posts) at 02:41 PM
Captain: Goingforbuff
Leopardmama
Fitforcrusin
Dancingsolo
Fitterkimmer
House
Adora
If I could get a couple more people, we could have a team #10
Body for Life Forum Message by leopardmama (1 posts) at 03:32 PM
Woohoo, Team #9!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (504 posts) at 03:51 PM
Welcome aboard and welcome to Tracker.
Body for Life Forum Message by hotmominmi (14 posts) at 02:42 PM
Okay, so the last couple of months have been hell. I have been eating horrible, not working out as much and dwelling on the past way too much. I lost my mom in a car accident 1 1/2 years ago and it has been a really tough holiday for me. My mom would be completly disappointed in my lack of determination. I did 1 official challenge in the summer and quit at 8 weeks(how stupid). I refuse to go back on this challenge. I will meet my goal and keep up this program for life. No Excuses in 2006!!! This site keeps me going every single day, you guys are great! Jess
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (327 posts) at 07:35 PM
Glad to have you here. So sorry about your loss. Its good to be doing something for YOU. Don't dwell on the incomplete last challenge, just get on track for this one and come here whenever you feel you might be slipping. We care, hotmom. Stick with us!
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1269 posts) at 08:59 PM
I am so happy to see you back again!!!! You Can Do It!!!!! We are all here for you!!!! We do care!!!! I am so sorry to hear of your loss!!! Hang in there and stay with us!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie1135
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (121 posts) at 09:31 PM
Jess you are in the right place...and it is the right time for you!
As you take one day at a time....remember just how terrible those bad days of eating and no exercise made you feel.
Each day you will grow stronger and more determined to earn you BFL.
You've got what it takes. We all believe in you.
2006 WILL BE YOUR YEAR!
Body for Life Forum Message by Brandnewme2006 (17 posts) at 03:40 PM
Well I just applied and got turned down for health insurance. Because of my height and weight! What a slap in the face. I am going to try to at least get a short term major medical til I can figure out what to do. If I could drop about 90 lbs in 30 days it would help. AT least I am covered til the end of January. Ugh. What a way to end the year. I have had enough of this weight problem and it is going to be a problem no more.
Body for Life Forum Message by BIG BULL (836 posts) at 03:44 PM
Sorry to hear your news:(....You are going to beat this!!! And it starts with the mini-challenge and Synergy Seven!!!
BB
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (17 posts) at 04:24 PM
You're going to get there. Take that slap in the face and turn it into something positive, use it to stoke your desire to get in shape.
Body for Life Forum Message by cfingram (1374 posts) at 04:29 PM
This is definitely an incentive to lose weight...like buffy said, take it and turn it into something positive! SHOW THEM THAT YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (121 posts) at 05:14 PM
As bad as the now insurance news is....look on the bright side. You have one more great reason to build your best body ever!
Congrats on picking BFL to do it.
Body for Life Forum Message by tcstone (607 posts) at 06:01 PM
Yes, this happen to me too. Not this year. In 2003, right after having my second child. Talk about emotions! Geez!
I went to Weight Watchers the next month after I located it in my area (living very remote at the time).
I didn't carry insurance on myself for at least a year, but I did drop 30 pounds. Now it is just time to drop more.
Yes, VERY humiliating. VERY. Don't run to food now....beat it. Use the challenge to drop the weight and become healthy. What an awesome time of year to get this news!
We will be your accountability partners...keep checking in!
Teresa
Body for Life Forum Message by cookie1135 (1269 posts) at 06:22 PM
You Can Do This, I Know You Can!!!! Stick with BFL, And You will be a success!!! I wish you all the very best!!!!!
Hugs,
Sylvia aka Cookie135
Body for Life Forum Message by Brandnewme2006 (17 posts) at 08:46 PM
Yep and now my hubby has decided to join me! YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (445 posts) at 04:26 PM
Just for fun!!
Love,
Persephone
Aries
As the first sign of the zodiac, you are known for your speed. You dive into everything head first. Your strength is your energy and you should not find it difficult to get active. Your challenges lie in sticking to and committing to a routine. To counterbalance this tendency, you should practice working with other people. Normally an Aries prefers to work independently (everyone else is so slow!) but finding a workout partner who can encourage and inspire you will keep you dedicated to your goals.
Spot the Aries: An Aries is the one in the gym who stands behind you impatiently letting you know he wants to get on the equipment you're using!
Taurus
As the most stubborn sign of the zodiac, you are known for taking your time. You need to know what you're doing is going to make you feel good! Your strength is your ability to stay with an established routine. Your greatest challenge is overcoming bad habits. To counterbalance this, you need to tap into your own psychology and feel why you are tempted to repeat a bad pattern. A Taurus is pretty good on the physical side of things but you also have to work on the internal--and that can be a little painful sometimes.
Spot the Taurus: A Taurus is the one in the gym who shifts masses amounts of weights, breaks the machines and then munches the protein bar thoughtfully as everyone else freaks out over what to do!
Gemini
As the most talkative sign of the zodiac, you are known for your ability to avoid doing anything. . .except talking. You need to be able to share your ideas and thoughts--all the time. Your strength is your have-a-go-at-anything attitude. Your greatest challenge is tackling the heavy stuff, getting sweaty and avoiding the urge "modify" everything because you think you know better. To counterbalance this tendency, you need to understand and develop your own personal philosophy to health and fitness. This scratches the intellectual itch and gives you lots to think about so you stick to your routine--without changing it all the time.
Spot the Gemini: A Gemini would be the one doing bench presses with 2lbs on the bar talking (endlessly) about his date last night. The only way to get him to get off the bench and stop him doing 100 more repetitions is to ring him on his mobile.
Cancer
Ah sweet Cancer. The smartest, kindest, most beautiful sign of the zodiac--did I mention I was a Cancer? Cancers are ruled by the moon so they are known to be a little moody. Their greatest strength is their ability to nurture everyone--but themselves. Their greatest challenge is to stay with the programme even on days they don't feel like it. They like to keep their tummies full too--it makes them nervous if they feel hunger. To counterbalance this, Cancers need to develop a rigorous reward system or be a part of a team competition. A Cancer would never want to be the one who lets down the team.
Spot the Cancer: A Cancer would be the one who hides out in the changing room, slowly gathering the courage to come out and insists on his own private cubicle.
Leo
You're not going to miss a Leo. They won't let you! Your greatest strength is your ability to take pride in all you do. You want to be the best. Your greatest challenge is admitting that what you're doing might not be working as well as it should be. To counterbalance this tendency, you should be open to fresh ideas and innovations. As they say, a change is as a good as a rest.
Spot the Leo: Try not to spot the Leo! He's the one checking his hair in the mirror all the time.
Virgo
Virgos are naturally inclined to look after themselves . Your greatest strengths are your organisational skills and your ability to follow a routine. Your greatest challenge is to stop making lists and get with the programme. Learn to love getting sweaty and smelly! To help with this, just imagine how much closer every bead of sweat brings you to perfection!
Spot the Virgo: If the carefully packed gym bag full of toiletries doesn't give them away, their compulsive cleaning and shining of the equipment will.
Libra
Libras, like Taureans, are ruled by Venus and you are known for your physical beauty, charm and grace. Your greatest strength is that your usually polite and fun to be with. Your greatest challenge is to overcome your innate desire to turn everything into a social gathering. It's not a bad thing to turn the gym into a cocktail party--it's just not conducive to a good workout. To counterbalance this, you need to just get started! Don't stop to talk to your friends or kiss your partner first--get on with it. And stop putting so much sugar in your tea/coffee/protein shake.
Spot the Libra: They're the ones wearing the pink fluffy leotard.
Scorpio
Scorpios can be quite an intensive experience. Your greatest strength is that you know yourself--and everyone else--pretty well. You thrive on knowing exactly how things and people work. Your greatest challenge is to stop taking everything so seriously--stop researching the ingredients of the protein bars, stop worrying about Bill Phillips' motivation for starting Body For Life. Let go. Relax. And stop eyeing up all the attractive people!
Spot the Scorpio: Scorpios will be the ones at the front desk complaining about how expensive the gym fees are.
Sagittarius
Sagittarians are known for their love of adventure. Your greatest strength is your ability to have the confidence to try anything. Your greatest challenge is to accept responsibility, to get in control of your life. You have a wonderful sense of optimism but a strong need to be free of the shackles of routine. To counterbalance this, you need to focus on the little picture--it's the little things that add up to big problems
Spot the Sagittarius: They're the ones really going for it on the treadmill--Sagis usually have long, lovely, strong legs. They'd run all the way to China and back if anyone would let them.
Capricorns
Capricorns are known for their love of hard work. Your greatest strength is your ability to set goals and reach them. Your greatest challenge is getting in touch with your emotions--it's so easy to lose your motivation if you can't remember why your goals are so important. To counterbalance this, a bit of quiet time to reflect on how you're feeling will help you get in touch with your feelings. Feelings are important too. Everyone has them.
Spot the Capricorn: Capricorns have the uncanny ability to turn everything into a business opportunity--get too friendly with them and you'll find yourself recruited. For something.
Aquarius
Aquarians do things a little differently. Your greatest strength is your ability to do it for the world. It's not just a diet and exercise routine, it's a revolution. Doing Body for Life is your way of changing the world. Your greatest challenge is to do it for you--you're the one who wants the six pack. Let George W Bush worry about his own.
Spot the Aquarius: They'll be the ones hanging upside from the lat machine.
Pisces
Pisces are known for their kindness and sympathy. Your greatest strength is your ability to dream. Your greatest challenge is to achieve that dream. Imagining a beautiful body isn't enough. Put some music into the headphones (so you can forget your legs are sore from the lower body work out yesterday) and chase that dream.
Spot the Pisces: Try the Jacuzzi.
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (504 posts) at 04:29 PM
I read this on your blog. I'm the aquarius. It fits me to a tee.
Body for Life Forum Message by Persephone (445 posts) at 04:34 PM
xxx crone
Thanks--your words really do mean a lot!
Pers
Body for Life Forum Message by Hot Body (461 posts) at 04:59 PM
"A Taurus is the one in the gym who shifts masses amounts of weights, breaks the machines..."
I don't completely get that. Is that because we're careless brutes or over-achieving enthusiasts or what?
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (121 posts) at 05:12 PM
Thanks so much for putting in the time to post this list. I really enjoyed reading it and am amazed at just how much I fit the Taurus sign.
Slow and steady does often win the race!
Michelle the Turtle Taurus...counting down to Monday's Torch Challenge.
Happy New Year!
Body for Life Forum Message by Jennifer A (327 posts) at 05:42 PM
Thanks P! My Pisces boyfriend's is bang on. He has big plans (dreams) but I haven't seen anything yet (after 3 yrs). And he always has a really hot bath after a heavy workout!
My Cancer hororscope is bang on too - for the most part. I hate to be hungry and worry so much about letting others down, I can't commit to a team challenge again. Pathetic! Goal setting is the hardest thing for me. I believe I fall short on the nuturing part too - though others may disagree. I think I could do better. And the part about the locker room is inaccurate for me too. I'm not shy in the changeroom at all.
Body for Life Forum Message by nikki (75 posts) at 06:10 PM
Thanks P! WOW! I am Taurus and I don't usually believe in horoscopes, but this fits me to a "T". Kinda scary!
Body for Life Forum Message by crone (504 posts) at 06:11 PM
Yes Team #10
Captain: Kellythecoach
Buffy-thefatlayer Slayer
Billiantbrunette
Shauna
Gtnskinee
Biffler
Love4kids
Good Luck!
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (17 posts) at 06:43 PM
Yay team 10! Let's rock the house!
Body for Life Forum Message by Buffy-the-FatLayer-Slayer (17 posts) at 07:23 PM
My goal for the 4 week challenge is to bring my BF% down to 38% or less.
My reason is that at my current BF% I am in the "at risk" group so my first goal is to get into the "acceptable" range.
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (687 posts) at 07:50 PM
Body for Life Forum Message by ~Lala~ (687 posts) at 07:53 PM
Just a thought but even on the West Coast I'm ito "overtime" on the Puter!!
Wishing you alll a HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
Cause its gonna hit there sooner there than here!!
Hope it's a Good one!
HAppy NEW YEAR ALL!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1109 posts) at 08:25 PM
I'm working until midnight...bummer. I so bad wanted to be with Casey for the New Year. Oh well, maybe next year.
Happy New Year to you too Lala.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (121 posts) at 09:33 PM
....soaking up inspiration.
Wow there sure is lots to soak up!
Happy New Year and here's to a fab 2006...
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2116 posts) at 09:06 PM
It is the time to look back at what you have and HAVE NOT accomplished this past year! This is mine, quick and skinny report!
Accomplished:
1) Completed 20 years in the Navy
2) Lost 40lbs
3) Invested $$ for my son's college
4) Paid off 2 Bills
5) Maintained a GPA 3.75
Not accomplished:
1) Not financially stable enough to retire this year
2) Have 40lbs to go!
3) Maintain a healthy lifestyle
4) Find that someone special
5) Potty Training my son (Autism)
6) Certify as a Personal Trainer and teach Turbo Jam!
GOALS FOR 2006:
I will be a better person, and mother!
1) I will be closer to God
2) I will maintain a weight of 165-170
3) I will do anything and everything to hear my son to talk normal....
4) I will pay off three major bills this year and prepare financially for retirement from the USN
Dream: To meet that person that will love me for the rest of my life!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I LOVE YOU!
Body for Life Forum Message by Michelle (121 posts) at 09:29 PM
WOw...what a year you have had! I can't wait to follow your positive progress in 2006.
You are so organized and focused.
Way to go!
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (71 posts) at 09:59 PM
I loved this thread you started. I really need to take the time to look back at what I did this past year, and what I want to accomplish in this upcoming year.
Accomplished in 2005:
1) New daughter Ashley was born
2) Folded up my $$$$ losing law practice (never go into practice in a small town in which you did not grow up)
3) Finally fulfilled a goal I had been struggling to come to terms with for the past four years....I quit the practice of law and became a high school history teacher.
4) I got one of my students started on BFL.
WILL accomplish in 2006 (in no particular order):
1) Convince every single student of mine that they are smart and are capable of accomplishing anything they set their mind too.
2) Six pack abs by August
3) Save enough money to go to BFL Expo 2006 (if there is one)
4) Grow closer to my wife and kids.
5) Grow closer in my relationship with Christ.
Thanks again for starting this thread.
Brian
Body for Life Forum Message by GET*HER*DONE (2865 posts) at 10:32 PM
Funny you should ask that, Every year of my life I have made a New Years Resolution and this year I didn't even think of it.
I guess because before it was always a New Years Resolution and now since last Jan 24th it's become a way of life. BFL just changed my thinking and changed my lifestyle so much that I didn't have to think of a new years resloution this year.
So for this year, I make my New Years Resolution to be the same as the commement I made when I took the 1st BFL challenge.
To Become the Best that I can Be, both inside and out!
But if you want to know real goals, here are my for 2006
1. Torch Challenge
2. Run my 1st 5K run at 52 years old
3. Take the BFL cruise in 2006 ( this will also be my 1st cruise)and wear a RED BIKINI on the cruise.
4. Become certified as a Personal Trainer
5. Become a Demo Gal for the BFL buddie coach website
6. enter and Become one of the finilist in my catagory for the 06 BFL Challenge
7. Become a spokesperson for BFL
8. Start and teach a BFL training program at my GYM
9. Get my weight back down to 128 lbs like the day Bill and I got married 23 years ago
10.Get my body fat percentage down lower then it has ever been, when I was 128 lbs I was 25% BF% and I looked good, but this time I want to be 128 lbs and about 18-20% BF and have alot of beautiful muscles to show off
All These Resolutions/goals will be met by the day I board the BFL cruise
June 19,2006
WOW< if I get all this accomplished in the 1st 6 months of the New Year and I promise, I WILL GET*HER*DONE!!
Just think what the 2nd half of the Year will be like, either explosive or very boring,lol
Happy New Year
Love,
GET*HER*DONE LINDA
Body for Life Forum Message by Udenia (2116 posts) at 10:40 PM
WOW! Do I really have some competition here.. Great goals, great resolutions, just promise yourself, that you will make each moment count with your friends and family,, LIKE IT IS YOUR LAST! Too much, we take for granted... I appreciate you, this website and the BFL way! May God Bless you!
PS. I still love my beer!! LOL!
Body for Life Forum Message by TaraC29 (77 posts) at 11:41 PM
Since I'm still awake and have been thinking about this a lot today, I thought I would reply...
GOALS-not in any particular order
1. Weigh 125 lbs and look HOTT in a bikini!
2. Keep up with my laundry at home...I am tired of hunting down matching socks! LOL
3. Make it to the gym 98% of the time, I feel SOOOO much better when I do!
4. Save $$ so we can take a family vacation to Cancun in July.
5. Spend more time at home with my family instead of working or volunteering. I love both but my family suffered this past year and I want to make it up to them
Not nearly as busy at Linda (heehee) but these are some of the things I will accomplish this year. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Reagiesmom (365 posts) at 11:57 PM
This year I did not qualify for the Boston marathon, as has been my goal EVERY year for the past 10 yrs..... but now something has changed.... I have more time to train since I an working for myself....in 2005 I went from 4:54 at Ocean Drive to 3:53 at erie. I just need ro run 13 min, faster. I can do it!
Also not Accomplished- get under 140 lbs. I will do it in 2006!!! Current weight: 146.
Finally... Place 1, 2, or 3 in a 5k!!! I placed 4th twice in 2005! This year I will win an trophy!!!
Good luck everyone... :) Kelli
Body for Life Forum Message by alvindsv (71 posts) at 09:50 PM
With the new year approaching, I started digging out old photographs that my wife and I never seemed to get into photo albums. They were just sitting in boxes in the garage.
Anyway, I started looking at pics of myself, and though, "Man, I was fat back then, and I was 40 lbs lighter in the picture than I am now" It's both depressing and motivating at the same time. Make sense?
Here's to a Happy New Year for all, and may you achieve all the goals you set for self.
Body for Life Forum Message by Lisa (1 posts) at 09:57 PM
Yes! That happens to me all the time! I don't know which is worse: finding "fat" pictures, or "fit" pictures. I guess it's all in our frames of mind, and we need to use both to motivate us!
Body for Life Forum Message by eve36 (2 posts) at 11:18 PM
Hi! I'm kind of new here (this is my first post), but I'm just ending week 4 of my first challenge now. I've posted my befores (yikes!!), and am really looking forward to posting some nicer afters!!!
I put my scale away during week 1, as I got too frustrated and discouraged by the lack of change in my weight (I know, I know, 3 days is not a realistic time frame to drop 10 lbs, but a girl can dream, can't she?). I don't know if I've lost any weight yet, but I took my measurements last night, and at the end of 4 weeks, I've lost a whopping 1 cm off most parts. I expected it would be a bit more than that...
How long does it take to see results? I've missed 2 workouts, but I'm eating well, and other than those 2, I'm doing well on the exercise. I'm wondering if I should see more drastic changes by now, or does it really take longer than this for some people?
I have about 10 lbs to lose (15 would be even better) from when I started, and I'm 5'5 tall.
Any thoughts?
Thanks! And Happy New Year!
Body for Life Forum Message by SweetEmotion (1109 posts) at 11:22 PM
From reading past posts most women show results the most in their 8th week. Just check out some profiles, but remember everyone is different.
I can't pull up your pic right now...computer is being stubborn.
Lori
Body for Life Forum Message by blemt (146 posts) at 11:34 PM
Do you have an old pair of pants that didn't fit when you started? Preferably a size smaller than what you wear now.
Try them on and see how they fit. And yes, usually week 8 is major changes.
Also have you checked your body fat?
Body for Life Forum Message by T~N~T (983 posts) at 11:36 PM
Just wanted to say Welcome! Funny I found this place and posted my 1st time on my 4th week as well! Don't worry it is working! I bet there are changes I swore up and down I saw Noooooooo changes in my 4 week photo. Now I look back and I see lot's of changes! Don't worry there are changes! Your eating healthier, your exercising, your feeling better, etc....Don't get caught up in the physical changes just yet. You start to change from the inside out. And guess what next thing ya know it's week 8 and things are really going along great and then it's week 12 and you look and feel fabulous! Enjoy the ride! Your doing a great job!!!!
Body for Life Forum Message by Myintencity (20 posts) at 03:06 AM
Well if you do pick em up don't forget to put em back(ok, I'm gettin punchy).
Body for Life Forum Message by Flower (2119 posts) at 04:30 AM
I've commented on this topic in the past several times; actually I'm quite interested. I read a book several years ago written by a doctor (cannot for the life of me remember his name) that is solely based on this subject. He describes how all organs are affected by build-up and toxins in the bowel. Take tonsils & appendix for example. According to him they are both greatly affected by toxins; they get inflamed or rupture from toxins and you either remove them for comfort or to save your life. He alikens it to a fire in your house - you put out the fire, you don't remove the fire alarm. This is one of many examples he uses and this one is a simple one of toxin build-up that is attributed to the bowel.
I have no medical background whatsoever but I do remember thinking how his theories made total sense. What initially got me interested was my bloated protruding belly and reading that many models, movie stars, marathon runners (even Princess Di) made regular visits for "deep" colon cleansing using distilled water. Yeah if you're not into "anal" its weird. Anyway what I specifically remember was it was about $40 a visit, I was told I'd need 8 to 16 the first few are just for "loosening". Anyway, what is most significant, yes my belly went down a bit almost like a "light" feeling, but it was my saliva!! For about 2 days after it felt different like my mouth was producing clean spring water not saliva, it was weird and clean feeling LOL.
I think the John Wayne thing might be a stretch like what was said above but lets face it what goes in doesn't necessarily always come out now does it? I don't know what could be in those pills to produce um such a production but I always like to think that I'm thinking logical as in its something to irritate the bowel therefore its got to be a "poison" to do such.
I'd really like a good solid logical explanation of what they are doing as opposed to a laxative. Sorry for the length but sh** can be discussed to no end.
Body for Life Forum Message by ocpanther65 (217 posts) at 11:59 AM
Initially, you should avoid any vigorous activity that increases pain, though you may work the unaffected areas of your body. By exercising unaffected areas or by performing low-impact aerobic activities such as biking or walking at a moderate pace, blood flow can be increased to the affected muscles, which may help diminish soreness.
Other measures include applying ice, gently stretching, and massaging the affected muscles, which may be helpful for some people and poses little risk if done sensibly. Also, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications like aspirin or ibuprofen may reduce the soreness temporarily, though they won't actually speed healing. These medications are available over the counter, and they can be prescribed by physicians in greater strengths. And there is some evidence that vitamin C may decrease soreness.
Finally, you should allow the soreness, weakness, and stiffness to subside thoroughly before vigorously exercising the affected muscles again, and don't forget to stretch and warm up before your targeted activity.