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Hello Everyone. My name is Chuck and I am about to start the challenge. I have spent the entire weekend getting everything put together for my nutrition plan and exercise. I've been aware of BFL for a number of years, but never would make the commitment to it. Like so many other people, my mind would...

Hi my name is Klint and I'm just starting the Challenge, I want to drop a few lbs (which I'm sure will happen) but I really want to target size and strength. I'm familiar with the program just looking for some tips on tweaking the diet and exercises to hit that goal. I'm over in Iraq...

Starting and not finishing a Body for LIFE Challenge, unfortunately is a common theme for many. Here is a mantra that has made ALL the difference in the world for my husband and I. Before BFL, when I would try to eat right and work out faithfully, if I ate something I shouldn't have or missed...

Hi my name is Jenny. I'm 22 years old, 4'11 and 140 lbs. My goal weight is 120 in 12 weeks, just in time for my wedding in July. I have been working out and dieting for the past two months now and have lost 8 lbs. I just recently bought the body for life book because I wasn't seeing results...

I am beginning my journey today. I am pretty sure all of this sounds at least a little cliche when I share my pending journey with my family and friends, but after being diagnosed with diabetes within the last year and spending the last 20 years of my life drastically overweight, Its time to change my...

Here we go! Let's go, Let's go L-E-T-S-G-O, Let's go!!!! Haha! Don't mind me just being silly. My name is Jacque middle name Dee, Jacque Dee-- that's me! I'm 26 years old, 5 foot 8 inches, previously a very active person, currently a very lazyish person. Sad thing, I know...

Hello Everyone, Drop note to say hello from you all as I just join the community today. I am starting my challenge on Monday and I really need the support to keep me going. I found this community would be really helpful. I am okay going to the gym and doing exercise but I found hard about the...

Hi, I just stumbled upon this site and this is great. I guess the first step is to get the book - Body for Life? Does the book shows how to do exercises for beginners? I want to enter the challenge not for winning sake but for my own sake. Does one need to take commercially prepared protein shakes...

I want to use treadmill for Aerobics workout. So, the BFL book says that start at Intensity level 5 and go to level 9. Does that translate to Treadmill speed? I cannot go past 4.0 on treadmill ! Please can you clarify how to workout aerobics on treadmill? Mona.

I just hit the gym today and got my body analysis done. Im 6'1 male and I weigh 116.5kg. My body analysis showed 45 kg of skeletal muscle mass and 38 kg of body fat. The trainer in the gym told me that I have sufficient muscle mass. He said all I need to do is high reps to get the muscle in shape...

Hello to the BFLers I am starting the challenge June 26th, and I am so excited! I am a librarian, so of course, I've been researching the best fitness programs, and I've got to tell ya'll I am soooo impressed with Body for Life. It offers so much! A chance at a sexier body, a chance to...

Hi Guys, I found this website thought it might be useful to some. It has really helped me figure the amount of carbs and protein in whole foods with no labels like strawberries. http://nutritiondata.self.com/

Hey Everyone. I have just stated my second week on the challenge and am still trying to figure out if I feel Great or if I've never hurt this much in my life before! Even typing this hurts!!! But, enough of the griping. My question has to do with weight loss. In the BFL book, and other places I've...

I'm officially on week 2 and need advice to stay on track and make the best of this challenge. - Where do I upload my pics in order to show my progress. - What are the best supplements to take, I'm currently using the myoplex lite powder only after workouts. - Is it OK to drink alcohol...

I just started my BFL officially today. I am male, 5' 5" and 139 lbs and reasonably in shape although ready to transform into something much better. The BFL book makes a big deal about working out in the AM on an empty stomach (and not eating for an hour after for cardio) with particular...

i have just registered on BFL. how does the meal system work. I dont understand and am having trouble downloading the starter kit. do you have to use the suggested shakes and nutrition bars or can you just use whey protein or somethiong similar? please someone help i really want to do this and get the...

I AM STARTING ON MONDAY. i JUSTREALLY WANT TO TONE UP. IM QUITE SMALL ALREADY WEIGHING 136POUNDS. BUT NO PART OF MY BODY IS TONED. I HAVE ALREADY BEGAN STOCKING UP ON MY MEATS AND FISH AND BROWN RICE ETC. ANYONE HAVE ANY LAST MINUTE ADVICE. ALSO ON THE FREE DAY CAN YOU HAVE ANYTHING LIKE FAST FOOD, CURRY...

When I signed up tonight it mentioned that I would have access to downloading a starter package? Am I crazy? I can't find access to it anywhere. Can anybody point me in the right direction? It would be greatly appreciated!

Let me start by saying that I have been doing cardio workouts, and every other workout known to man for the past 3 months. So, the BFL book suggests that high intensity cardio training is working at 75% of max heart rate. For me that's 132 bpm. For me that's not hard enough. I don't feel...

Hello! I am new to the program and I do yoga on a regular basis. Is it a good idea to do on the program? I can't imagine there would be a problem, but I want to do things right! Thanks. Haley

hi i am on day 2 of the challange and its amazing. im sticking to everythin. but i am just wondering if sweet corn is allowed on the plan and if so wat catagory does it fall under ie protein, veg, carb? please can someone answer this for me.

Hello everyone, I have finally decided that I will complete and succeed at the Body-for-Life program. I also anticipate that I will need the support of these forums, so I decided to introduce myself. I am a 46 year old male that has slowly let myself go over the past 10-15 years. I now weigh in at 245lbs...

Hey guys, Im a 19 year old girl from Sydney Australia and I recently bought the BFL book. I cant put it down! Bill Phillips is amazing.. He answers every single questions that floats around in my mind. I am really eager to start but I was wondering whether you guys were able to help me by answering...

Looking for someone who is starting BFL around this time, so we can share in each others progress, and keep each other encouraged, blessings Robert

HI IVE BEEN FEELING SO UNWELL TODAY AFTER THE WEEKEND. I AM CONSTANTLY TIRED AND HAVE NO EVERGY I HAVE BEEN THE GYM AND DID MY CARDIO BUT I HAVE SLEPT MOST OF THE DAY AND SKIPPED LUCH AND DONT FEEL LIKE MY LAST 2 MEALS EITHER. WILL THIS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE?