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Forum Post: RE: 12 Weeks and Im finaly finished!

Annie50 — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:57:00 GMT

Wow!! Great Job! You have really transformed yourself-Your smile says it all! Congratulations!

Forum Post: RE: 12 WEEK TRANSFORMATION WITH PICTURES!!!

Annie50 — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:46:00 GMT

Wow! The look on your face says it all! You have accomplished something remarkable! Congratulations! I am so happy for you and I am happy that you have returned to health- You are an inspiration to us all! Great Job!!!

Forum Post: RE: My Body-for-LIFE transformation pics!!

Annie50 — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:40:00 GMT

Hi Genesiah: Great Job!! You are transforming yourself from the inside out. Your whole attitude looks different. You have a strength about you that is inspiring! You Go Go Go!!!

Forum Post: RE: Consolidated 5/21 Starters Thread

Mythmere — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:40:00 GMT

Here's my longer introduction:

I'm not signed up for the challenge, just doing this to get back in shape.

I live in Houston, Texas, and I'm a stay at home dad. Kids are all into high school now, and I'm 44. Anyway, I run marathons and have run one ultra-marathon, but I'm in cruddy shape right now after a couple of health problems. First I got my sternum broken during a taewondo drill (not my mistake, btw) and then later in the same year my appendix ruptured. The doctor didn't diagnose it as a ruptured appendix, so it was another 4 days until I actually started having seizures and my wife called an ambulance. Emergency surgery, 7 days in the hospital, completely delirious. 30 days of barely moving, while eating everything possible to heal a 10 inch incision and retain muscle mass ... another 60 days of not being allowed to lift more than 30 pounds. That restriction got lifted 22 days ago, so I started going to the gym and eventually decided that I'd use BFL as the program for getting back into shape. I put on 20 pounds (and lost a lot of muscle, too), so there's a long way to go.

And my progress report for 5/22/12

I just did my first aerobic day on a stationary bike -- I used one that had a cupholder and a tv screen, because there were places to put my stopwatch and my piece of paper and my pen and my water bottle ... And then realized that since the machine has a timer on it, I looked pretty stupid checking that stopwatch. Took me about five minutes to leap catlike to that realization. :)

I've only eaten 2 meals, and it's 2:40PM, but that's probably okay ... I get hungrier in the evenings. Ideally I would be spacing the meals out better, but it's going to take a bit of practice to get into the program (like knowing the bike has a timer on it).

Forum Post: RE: I started week #8 today!! GRRRRRREAT!!!

Annie50 — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:34:00 GMT

Hi Cameo: Thanks for your inspiring words. This is a wonderful journey we're on. We didn't get out of shape fast-it was a gradual process-so be patient with yourself-it's going to take time to return to health. Do the doo's and each day will take care of itself. Best of Luck on your journey! Your Ontario Buddy.

Forum Post: RE: BFL Warriors

fit4life — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:23:00 GMT

Hey Warriors: Hope you are all having a great Tuesday in May!! Here is a 5k update.....26:45...woohoo. My goal was to break 27 minutes by the end of summer but it's already done. It was cooler this morning so the run felt comfortable. I ran with an app on my iphone called "maymyrun" and it's like a gps and records everything. Now according the the app the 5k route I have been running is 4.94 km. I guess that's close enough and I'm happy my conditioning is improving. Next 2 days will be upper body workouts for me (which I love). Hope you all have a great day!!!

Forum Post: RE: Anybody Starting Today 5-7-2012?

Jasongitar — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:21:00 GMT

Shannon- Awesome to hear you got a good cardio in! 3 miles is awesome! I know what you mean about feeling sore! I love that feeling too. Keep up the good momentum, I really feel like I need to boost up my cardio as well.

How are all of you doing with hitting your high points on your workouts?

Have a great day everyone!

Forum Post: RE: Back 4 More - 09 April to 01 July 2012

monscal — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:10:00 GMT

Hi, group, if there still is one!

Internet at home again, at last! We are halfway there. How is everyone/anyone doing?

My weight levels keep going up (what I'm lifting, not what I weigh), but sometimes when I do a workout, I feel weaker instead of stronger, like I'm not going to be able to get through my workout. Somehow I manage to, but then it sits in my mind as an upcoming "chore," yet I do it again and again. Yesterday's UBWO, however, was fantastic! I increased my levels and felt great. I'm hoping it will be just as fantastic on Friday. I think I have to increase my cardio workouts, though, as I'm not shedding this chub I despise so much.

Is there anyone else still around?

Forum Post: RE: BFL Coffee Crew!

run4life — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Enjoy the fresh air Larry...hey does that dog run with you??? Madonne might be onto something here!

Forum Post: RE: January 9ers, C2, and April 9ers C1, let's start this new thread!

run4life — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:57:00 GMT

OK not much time here but I gotta say it.

First Frick - I hope the toes mend quickly. Now you gotta tell me...where you did hide the bulldozer and the crane. Your project…that is insanity (I guess like the work out) at its finest. That pool and spa will be amazing when it is finished. Hey, any of your neighbors moving out in the next year...I want to swim in that pool...just saying. I think my project is on a different economy of scale. I will have to move up really close when I take a photo so you can see it. Great job and I am sure it will be over before you know it.

Tonja - I feel a little tired as well but not at the start between my C1 and C2 as I had 9 days off. It in fact gave me a little more energy and my lifts seem to jump up a little in performance at the beginning of C2. So rest can be good. Yeah get your bike out and enjoy the adventure with your four year old. Before you know it she will be 16 wanting you to chase her all across the state. Kids are such a blessing. I am just really blessed that mine still wants to hang around lots with mom and dad. I hope you find a little more energy and if I remember right you were going to go for six weeks-ish and then rest a little (at least I thought that was what you said at the start of C2 is that correct). If you do take a break...just don't go away for too long...

be strong 9ers tonight we ride ;-)

Forum Post: RE: Does anyone have any healthy BFL approved Crock pot meals?

jtaylor1551 — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:54:00 GMT

Last night I put six chicken breasts (with salt and pepper, cut up into chunks) and a large jar of medium salsa in the crockpot and cooked it on low for 6 hours. I served it with steamed brown rice. It was really good. You can add jalapenos after it is cooked if you want to add a little (or a lot) of kick. I will have to try it with the taco seasoning as well.

Forum Post: RE: PEANUT BUTTER DAILY - WILL THIS MAKE ME FAT???

Mythmere — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:13:00 GMT

Angie, you might also want to join in with others who started on 5/21 in the Getting Started forum. I'm trying to consolidate three 5/21 threads into one thread here: bodyforlife.com/.../5920.aspx

Forum Post: RE: Starting Monday 5/21/12

Mythmere — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:43:00 GMT

Since there are three threads for those of us who started on 5/21, I consolidated all the contents of all three threads into this one, so we can all be in one place:

bodyforlife.com/.../5920.aspx

Forum Post: RE: Starting 2nd April 2012

MrsAttAdj — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:43:00 GMT

Can hardly believe it is week 8 already! When we started this road it seemed so far away.. but it has really gone fast! Doing very well overall... have not missed a workout.. although last week with the business travel it was a couple days of different types of workout but I made it work! I was really worried about that so pretty happy! Doing much better getting all the meals in most days.. not all days but most of them, so I'll take it! Feeling it in my cloths and starting to see it in the mirror.. will be taking new measurements on Sunday... Hope everyone is still hanging in and doing well.

Rodie, sorry for your troubles... but glad you are taking the life must go on attitude and staying with it... I think working out is a great stress reliever and though I know it can't fix your problems, hopefully it helps you get some of the stress out and focus on what is important to you now. Best of luck to you!

Have a blessed day everyone!!

Forum Post: RE: Starting (again) Monday February 27!

mwseahorse — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:32:00 GMT

Hey everyone! WOW that was a long, amazing 84 days. Phew!!

I should probably be super excited but I hit a burnout point too, all last week. Got in only 2 or 3 workouts; I honestly don't remember. My husband's 22-year-old sister moved in with us (from out of state) and it threw my entire world out of flux. We are in no position to accommodate her and apparently us saying "Hey, come visit some time!" means "Hey, if you ever break up with your boyfriend and have no money, come on out!"

Despite that, I did maintain my clean eating and am back on the wagon this week with active rest. Emphasis on active. I KILLED a super tough hike yesterday. My average from trailhead to summit for this particular hike used to be about 1 1/2 hours. Yesterday, I did it in 45 minutes. After working up a mondo appetite I went out to dinner with my husband for my birthday. We went to a new-style Italian restaurant that uses lots fresh and local ingredients. It was an amazing meal, and pretty darn healthy too.

Tonja, good job on the 2.8 miles! You'll get there. Keep up with the HIIT and maybe add in a distance run each week and see how goes? I am going to start doing that: 3 days of strength and/or core exercises, 2 days of HIIT and 1 day of either a distance run or a hard hike.

So yeah, stats. Didn't meet my body fat goal (wanted to be at 23%), but the inches I lost is mind blowing. So I'm taking that as a triumph because I really had no idea where I would be with that. Here is a quick summary with Before / After listed for each.

Weight: 161 / 152 (-9lbs)

Body Fat: 31.5 / 26.2 (-5.4%)

Hips: 38.5 / 37.625 (-0.875")

Chest: 31 / 32.25 (+1.25")

Wearing Waist: 37.75 / 35.5 (-2.25")

True Waist: 33.875 / 29.5 (-4.375") (WOAH!)

Thigh Left: 23.5 / 21.625 (-1.875")

Thigh Right: 23.5 / 21.5 (-2.0")

Calf Left: 14.375 / 14.125 (-0.25")

Calf Right: 14.75 / 14.5 (-0.25")

Bicep Left: 11.875 / 11.75 (-0.125")

Bicep Right: 12 / 12 (0)

Total Inches Lost: 10.75"

Wow! My body composition has also changed drastically. I lost about 11lbs of fat and my body is much leaner and more toned looking, especially in my arms and legs. The rest will get there.

Hope everyone is having a good week!

Forum Post: RE: STARTING APR.16--JOIN ME!!

uofugirl — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:17:00 GMT

Ajbetterman - I'm with you. I am in serious need of motivation! It's hard to be eating right and doing the right workouts and see very little results. I know that the big results usually come around week 8, but right now I'm having a hard time convincing myself to get to week 8!

Does anyone have any tips for how they are staying strong with the challenge? What are you doing to get yourself through those inevitable plateaus where you don't feel like anything is changing?

Forum Post: RE: Starting C2 May 21!

Mythmere — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:07:00 GMT

There are now 3 different May 21 threads, so I set up a consolidated thread with all the content from the other three put in one place:

http://bodyforlife.com/community/boards/bfl/f/13/t/5920.aspx

Forum Post: RE: Just Got Started Yesterday 05/14/2012!! First-Timer Who is with me?!

samwise31 — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:45:00 GMT

I thought it had been six years but I just realized its been nearly ten years since I fell off the wagon I know I can do this because I completed the challenge then and stuck with it for over one year.But Im sure im not the only woman in the world that got married,had children,and forgot about myself and didnt make my health a priority the result of that has caused me chronic pain and depression so here I am because I want my physical body I had then with no pain and I was hotttt lol.So I need to be on here everyday and getting motavation to stick with it and never give up......so im hoping I make some workout partners just to chat with and record progress thanks for reading

Forum Post: RE: STARTING C2 APRIL 23RD ....any takers :) :) :)

jodig89 — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:09:00 GMT

I have a very varied taste in music but my top favs at this time are:

Black Eye Peas- Pump It (boy does it ever)

Lady Gaga - Born This Way (great message)

PitBull - One for the DJ's (corny but gets me moving for that 10 on elliptical)

Soundtrack to Gladiator (yes the movie with Russell Crowe..love that man..and the battle song is awesome for cardio starts slow and builds to an intense ending then back down again. Awesome)

Creed- Faceless Man

Britney - 3

So many more but these are all at the top for me right now :)

Jodi :)

Forum Post: RE: Off the wagon

Mythmere — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:42:00 GMT

Plus, dietary stuff is very approximate, by which I mean that changes take place slowly and are based on what has happened over many days. I don't know this from BFL -- this is my first time -- but I run marathons and ultra-marathons, which have an eating-effect thing as well. With things like this, one-time mistakes don't cause problems, and on the other hand, one-day efforts don't move you much forward. It's about keeping pretty much with the program pretty much all the time.

To get 12 week results in exactly 12 weeks, maybe you need to be more rigid about it, but my guess is that someone following the program with fierce determination but a human number of screwups ... will still get there, just a week or three late. Bodies react to multi-day trends, not to what happened just yesterday.