Newbie

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your great weight loss and welcome to this fabulous group!

They will keep you motivated, keep your spirits up and make sure you don't get

discouraged!

Plan plan plan - hit those 10's and GOOD LUCK!

Rita

newbie

Hi all - I'm new to this group and BFL. I'm 38, a SAHM to the two

bestest kids (im biased) Grayson(4) and Delaney(aka DJ 2). Who needs

to exercise when you're running after two little ones all day every

day?!?!?!? I do I do!!! I got lucky and found this group through

Skwigg's () website. Thanks ! You all (ya'll - I'm in

Texas!) sound like a great group of people!

I've lost 113 pounds with the " typical " diet - low fat, high carb,

with a little help from my doctor, blah, blah, blah! The weight came

off but I was left with this " wiggly stuff " all over me! I really

belived that this was just how it was going to be and was destined to

a life of capris and 3/4-length sleeve shirts!! Then I discovered

Skwigg's website and Bill ' Body for Life. As I was reading

about all of the transformations, I thought " if they can do it, then,

by golly, so can I!! " . Pam Brown's story is phenomenal! If she can

find the time, strength and motivation, then I CERTAINLY don't have

an excuse!!! So here I am - C1W3D1 - and I feel better than ever!

Sorry this is so long but I am so excited!!! {{{{breaking into very

bad rendition of song by pointer sisters}}}}!! I am looking forward

to the swift kick in the arse that I sometimes need to stay on

track!!! Thanks for letting me join in!!

Vickie

[Guest guest]

kikkipeace wrote:

> Hi all - I'm new to this group and BFL. I'm 38, a SAHM to the two

> bestest kids (im biased) Grayson(4) and Delaney(aka DJ 2). Who needs

> to exercise when you're running after two little ones all day every

> day?!?!?!? I do I do!!! I got lucky and found this group through

> Skwigg's () website. Thanks ! You all (ya'll - I'm in

> Texas!) sound like a great group of people!

Welcome to the group, Vickie!

> I've lost 113 pounds with the " typical " diet - low fat, high carb,

> with a little help from my doctor, blah, blah, blah! The weight came

> off but I was left with this " wiggly stuff " all over me! I really

> belived that this was just how it was going to be and was destined to

> a life of capris and 3/4-length sleeve shirts!! Then I discovered

> Skwigg's website and Bill ' Body for Life. As I was reading

> about all of the transformations, I thought " if they can do it, then,

> by golly, so can I!! " . Pam Brown's story is phenomenal! If she can

> find the time, strength and motivation, then I CERTAINLY don't have

> an excuse!!! So here I am - C1W3D1 - and I feel better than ever!

WOW! You're my new idol. 113 is awesome And BFL will get you where you

want to be!!

> Sorry this is so long but I am so excited!!! {{{{breaking into very

> bad rendition of song by pointer sisters}}}}!! I am looking forward

> to the swift kick in the arse that I sometimes need to stay on

> track!!! Thanks for letting me join in!!

> Vickie

*grin*

I'm just not going to say a thing. *wink*

Serenity, resident ass kicker

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[Guest guest]

Serenity - I just read on your " not quite " BFL site <{ that you

will be able to wrap a " regular size towel around my body when

stepping out of the shower " . Before I lost all of that weight, that

was one of the main pains in my @ss every day! I would get so pissed

because half of my body would be hanging out of the towel! (sorry

for the language - as you can tell I still get worked up over it!).

And the day that you are able to wrap that regular size towel all the

way around you, my friend, is definitely one of the better moments of

life!! I can attest to that!! *jumping up and down with a big - no -

huge smile* It may take two weeks, two months, two years, but so

what? All we have is the rest of our lives. And doing what we are

all doing, our lives are probably going to be just a little bit

longer!!!! YEA!!

Just a bit of a short story I once read that has stuck with me for

years and then I will shut up! There was a 30 year old woman that

wanted to be a doctor. She moped and complained about how she would

be too old in the ten years it would take for her to go school and do

her residency. Her friend told her " you are going to be 40 in ten

years whether or not you are a doctor " . This little story is one of

my favorites for a good arse kickin' when I start moaning about how

long something is going to take!

*grin* and *wink* back at ya!

Vic <stepping off the soapbox and tripping and falling flat on her

face yelling " help - I've fallen and I can't reach my beer!!!!>

>

> > Hi all - I'm new to this group and BFL. I'm 38, a SAHM to the two

> > bestest kids (im biased) Grayson(4) and Delaney(aka DJ 2). Who

needs

> > to exercise when you're running after two little ones all day

every

> > day?!?!?!? I do I do!!! I got lucky and found this group through

> > Skwigg's () website. Thanks ! You all (ya'll - I'm in

> > Texas!) sound like a great group of people!

>

> Welcome to the group, Vickie!

>

> > I've lost 113 pounds with the " typical " diet - low fat, high carb,

> > with a little help from my doctor, blah, blah, blah! The weight

came

> > off but I was left with this " wiggly stuff " all over me! I really

> > belived that this was just how it was going to be and was

destined to

> > a life of capris and 3/4-length sleeve shirts!! Then I discovered

> > Skwigg's website and Bill ' Body for Life. As I was

reading

> > about all of the transformations, I thought " if they can do it,

then,

> > by golly, so can I!! " . Pam Brown's story is phenomenal! If she

can

> > find the time, strength and motivation, then I CERTAINLY don't

have

> > an excuse!!! So here I am - C1W3D1 - and I feel better than ever!

>

> WOW! You're my new idol. 113 is awesome And BFL will get you

where you

> want to be!!

>

> > Sorry this is so long but I am so excited!!! {{{{breaking into

very

> > bad rendition of song by pointer sisters}}}}!! I am looking

forward

> > to the swift kick in the arse that I sometimes need to stay on

> > track!!! Thanks for letting me join in!!

> > Vickie

>

> *grin*

> I'm just not going to say a thing. *wink*

> Serenity, resident ass kicker

>

>

> --

> http://users.starpower.net/kuranes/BFL/NityBFL.html

[Guest guest]

I really do think they make towels smaller every year.

)

> >

> > > Hi all - I'm new to this group and BFL. I'm 38, a SAHM to the

two

> > > bestest kids (im biased) Grayson(4) and Delaney(aka DJ 2). Who

> needs

> > > to exercise when you're running after two little ones all day

> every

> > > day?!?!?!? I do I do!!! I got lucky and found this group

through

> > > Skwigg's () website. Thanks ! You all (ya'll - I'm

in

> > > Texas!) sound like a great group of people!

> >

> > Welcome to the group, Vickie!

> >

> > > I've lost 113 pounds with the " typical " diet - low fat, high

carb,

> > > with a little help from my doctor, blah, blah, blah! The

weight

> came

> > > off but I was left with this " wiggly stuff " all over me! I

really

> > > belived that this was just how it was going to be and was

> destined to

> > > a life of capris and 3/4-length sleeve shirts!! Then I

discovered

> > > Skwigg's website and Bill ' Body for Life. As I was

> reading

> > > about all of the transformations, I thought " if they can do it,

> then,

> > > by golly, so can I!! " . Pam Brown's story is phenomenal! If

she

> can

> > > find the time, strength and motivation, then I CERTAINLY don't

> have

> > > an excuse!!! So here I am - C1W3D1 - and I feel better than

ever!

> >

> > WOW! You're my new idol. 113 is awesome And BFL will get

you

> where you

> > want to be!!

> >

> > > Sorry this is so long but I am so excited!!! {{{{breaking into

> very

> > > bad rendition of song by pointer sisters}}}}!! I am looking

> forward

> > > to the swift kick in the arse that I sometimes need to stay on

> > > track!!! Thanks for letting me join in!!

> > > Vickie

> >

> > *grin*

> > I'm just not going to say a thing. *wink*

> > Serenity, resident ass kicker

> >

> >

> > --

> > http://users.starpower.net/kuranes/BFL/NityBFL.html

[Guest guest]

yeah - and charge more - go figure! It doesn't compute !!!

> > >

> > > > Hi all - I'm new to this group and BFL. I'm 38, a SAHM to

the

> two

> > > > bestest kids (im biased) Grayson(4) and Delaney(aka DJ 2).

Who

> > needs

> > > > to exercise when you're running after two little ones all day

> > every

> > > > day?!?!?!? I do I do!!! I got lucky and found this group

> through

> > > > Skwigg's () website. Thanks ! You all (ya'll -

I'm

> in

> > > > Texas!) sound like a great group of people!

> > >

> > > Welcome to the group, Vickie!

> > >

> > > > I've lost 113 pounds with the " typical " diet - low fat, high

> carb,

> > > > with a little help from my doctor, blah, blah, blah! The

> weight

> > came

> > > > off but I was left with this " wiggly stuff " all over me! I

> really

> > > > belived that this was just how it was going to be and was

> > destined to

> > > > a life of capris and 3/4-length sleeve shirts!! Then I

> discovered

> > > > Skwigg's website and Bill ' Body for Life. As I was

> > reading

> > > > about all of the transformations, I thought " if they can do

it,

> > then,

> > > > by golly, so can I!! " . Pam Brown's story is phenomenal! If

> she

> > can

> > > > find the time, strength and motivation, then I CERTAINLY

don't

> > have

> > > > an excuse!!! So here I am - C1W3D1 - and I feel better than

> ever!

> > >

> > > WOW! You're my new idol. 113 is awesome And BFL will get

> you

> > where you

> > > want to be!!

> > >

> > > > Sorry this is so long but I am so excited!!! {{{{breaking

into

> > very

> > > > bad rendition of song by pointer sisters}}}}!! I am looking

> > forward

> > > > to the swift kick in the arse that I sometimes need to stay on

> > > > track!!! Thanks for letting me join in!!

> > > > Vickie

> > >

> > > *grin*

> > > I'm just not going to say a thing. *wink*

> > > Serenity, resident ass kicker

> > >

> > >

> > > --

> > > http://users.starpower.net/kuranes/BFL/NityBFL.html

[Guest guest]

LOL, yep.

Hubby recently came home with a new towel. My mom got us a ton of

them as a Christmas gift. But I swear they are water repelant!

Any way, he comes home with this HUGE towel. he said " well the rack

said 2 for 16 bucks " .What it really said was a double towel for 16

bucks. A family of 5 could use it as a blanket! It wraps around me

about 3 times.

But I love it )

> > > >

> > > > > Hi all - I'm new to this group and BFL. I'm 38, a SAHM to

> the

> > two

> > > > > bestest kids (im biased) Grayson(4) and Delaney(aka DJ 2).

> Who

> > > needs

> > > > > to exercise when you're running after two little ones all

day

> > > every

> > > > > day?!?!?!? I do I do!!! I got lucky and found this group

> > through

> > > > > Skwigg's () website. Thanks ! You all (ya'll -

> I'm

> > in

> > > > > Texas!) sound like a great group of people!

> > > >

> > > > Welcome to the group, Vickie!

> > > >

> > > > > I've lost 113 pounds with the " typical " diet - low fat,

high

> > carb,

> > > > > with a little help from my doctor, blah, blah, blah! The

> > weight

> > > came

> > > > > off but I was left with this " wiggly stuff " all over me! I

> > really

> > > > > belived that this was just how it was going to be and was

> > > destined to

> > > > > a life of capris and 3/4-length sleeve shirts!! Then I

> > discovered

> > > > > Skwigg's website and Bill ' Body for Life. As I

was

> > > reading

> > > > > about all of the transformations, I thought " if they can do

> it,

> > > then,

> > > > > by golly, so can I!! " . Pam Brown's story is phenomenal!

If

> > she

> > > can

> > > > > find the time, strength and motivation, then I CERTAINLY

> don't

> > > have

> > > > > an excuse!!! So here I am - C1W3D1 - and I feel better

than

> > ever!

> > > >

> > > > WOW! You're my new idol. 113 is awesome And BFL will

get

> > you

> > > where you

> > > > want to be!!

> > > >

> > > > > Sorry this is so long but I am so excited!!! {{{{breaking

> into

> > > very

> > > > > bad rendition of song by pointer sisters}}}}!! I am

looking

> > > forward

> > > > > to the swift kick in the arse that I sometimes need to stay

on

> > > > > track!!! Thanks for letting me join in!!

> > > > > Vickie

> > > >

> > > > *grin*

> > > > I'm just not going to say a thing. *wink*

> > > > Serenity, resident ass kicker

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > --

> > > > http://users.starpower.net/kuranes/BFL/NityBFL.html

[Guest guest]

I like that story Vic! Thanx!

Re: newbie

Serenity - I just read on your " not quite " BFL site <{ that you

will be able to wrap a " regular size towel around my body when

stepping out of the shower " . Before I lost all of that weight, that

was one of the main pains in my @ss every day! I would get so pissed

because half of my body would be hanging out of the towel! (sorry

for the language - as you can tell I still get worked up over it!).

And the day that you are able to wrap that regular size towel all the

way around you, my friend, is definitely one of the better moments of

life!! I can attest to that!! *jumping up and down with a big - no -

huge smile* It may take two weeks, two months, two years, but so

what? All we have is the rest of our lives. And doing what we are

all doing, our lives are probably going to be just a little bit

longer!!!! YEA!!

Just a bit of a short story I once read that has stuck with me for

years and then I will shut up! There was a 30 year old woman that

wanted to be a doctor. She moped and complained about how she would

be too old in the ten years it would take for her to go school and do

her residency. Her friend told her " you are going to be 40 in ten

years whether or not you are a doctor " . This little story is one of

my favorites for a good arse kickin' when I start moaning about how

long something is going to take!

*grin* and *wink* back at ya!

Vic <stepping off the soapbox and tripping and falling flat on her

face yelling " help - I've fallen and I can't reach my beer!!!!>

>

> > Hi all - I'm new to this group and BFL. I'm 38, a SAHM to the two

> > bestest kids (im biased) Grayson(4) and Delaney(aka DJ 2). Who

needs

> > to exercise when you're running after two little ones all day

every

> > day?!?!?!? I do I do!!! I got lucky and found this group through

> > Skwigg's () website. Thanks ! You all (ya'll - I'm in

> > Texas!) sound like a great group of people!

>

> Welcome to the group, Vickie!

>

> > I've lost 113 pounds with the " typical " diet - low fat, high carb,

> > with a little help from my doctor, blah, blah, blah! The weight

came

> > off but I was left with this " wiggly stuff " all over me! I really

> > belived that this was just how it was going to be and was

destined to

> > a life of capris and 3/4-length sleeve shirts!! Then I discovered

> > Skwigg's website and Bill ' Body for Life. As I was

reading

> > about all of the transformations, I thought " if they can do it,

then,

> > by golly, so can I!! " . Pam Brown's story is phenomenal! If she

can

> > find the time, strength and motivation, then I CERTAINLY don't

have

> > an excuse!!! So here I am - C1W3D1 - and I feel better than ever!

>

> WOW! You're my new idol. 113 is awesome And BFL will get you

where you

> want to be!!

>

> > Sorry this is so long but I am so excited!!! {{{{breaking into

very

> > bad rendition of song by pointer sisters}}}}!! I am looking

forward

> > to the swift kick in the arse that I sometimes need to stay on

> > track!!! Thanks for letting me join in!!

> > Vickie

>

> *grin*

> I'm just not going to say a thing. *wink*

> Serenity, resident ass kicker

>

>

> --

> http://users.starpower.net/kuranes/BFL/NityBFL.html

[Guest guest]

I agree! lol

Rita

Re: newbie

I really do think they make towels smaller every year.

)

> >

> > > Hi all - I'm new to this group and BFL. I'm 38, a SAHM to the

two

> > > bestest kids (im biased) Grayson(4) and Delaney(aka DJ 2). Who

> needs

> > > to exercise when you're running after two little ones all day

> every

> > > day?!?!?!? I do I do!!! I got lucky and found this group

through

> > > Skwigg's () website. Thanks ! You all (ya'll - I'm

in

> > > Texas!) sound like a great group of people!

> >

> > Welcome to the group, Vickie!

> >

> > > I've lost 113 pounds with the " typical " diet - low fat, high

carb,

> > > with a little help from my doctor, blah, blah, blah! The

weight

> came

> > > off but I was left with this " wiggly stuff " all over me! I

really

> > > belived that this was just how it was going to be and was

> destined to

> > > a life of capris and 3/4-length sleeve shirts!! Then I

discovered

> > > Skwigg's website and Bill ' Body for Life. As I was

> reading

> > > about all of the transformations, I thought " if they can do it,

> then,

> > > by golly, so can I!! " . Pam Brown's story is phenomenal! If

she

> can

> > > find the time, strength and motivation, then I CERTAINLY don't

> have

> > > an excuse!!! So here I am - C1W3D1 - and I feel better than

ever!

> >

> > WOW! You're my new idol. 113 is awesome And BFL will get

you

> where you

> > want to be!!

> >

> > > Sorry this is so long but I am so excited!!! {{{{breaking into

> very

> > > bad rendition of song by pointer sisters}}}}!! I am looking

> forward

> > > to the swift kick in the arse that I sometimes need to stay on

> > > track!!! Thanks for letting me join in!!

> > > Vickie

> >

> > *grin*

> > I'm just not going to say a thing. *wink*

> > Serenity, resident ass kicker

> >

> >

> > --

> > http://users.starpower.net/kuranes/BFL/NityBFL.html

[Guest guest]

kikkipeace wrote:

> Serenity - I just read on your " not quite " BFL site <{ that you

> will be able to wrap a " regular size towel around my body when

> stepping out of the shower " . Before I lost all of that weight, that

> was one of the main pains in my @ss every day! I would get so pissed

> because half of my body would be hanging out of the towel! (sorry

> for the language - as you can tell I still get worked up over it!).

> And the day that you are able to wrap that regular size towel all the

> way around you, my friend, is definitely one of the better moments of

> life!! I can attest to that!! *jumping up and down with a big - no -

> huge smile* It may take two weeks, two months, two years, but so

> what? All we have is the rest of our lives. And doing what we are

> all doing, our lives are probably going to be just a little bit

> longer!!!! YEA!!

Oh my gosh.. so true!! And I think of all the water and gas I waste paying

to wash and dry those super freakin' huge bath sheets!!! LOL. Small Towel

Users Unite!

> Just a bit of a short story I once read that has stuck with me for

> years and then I will shut up! There was a 30 year old woman that

> wanted to be a doctor. She moped and complained about how she would

> be too old in the ten years it would take for her to go school and do

> her residency. Her friend told her " you are going to be 40 in ten

> years whether or not you are a doctor " . This little story is one of

> my favorites for a good arse kickin' when I start moaning about how

> long something is going to take!

>

> *grin* and *wink* back at ya!

>

> Vic <stepping off the soapbox and tripping and falling flat on her

> face yelling " help - I've fallen and I can't reach my beer!!!!>

How totally true!! My favorite story is a slightly modified version of

Winston Churchill's finest moment. (The whole " Sir, you are drunk " " Madam

you are ugly " )

When people tell me I'm fat or ugly due to my fat all I think is " Yeah.. but

you're a shallow twit. And in a year or so I'll have a better body for

life.. and you'll still be a shallow twit!!! "

Serenity

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[Guest guest]

I like that one!

Rita

Re: newbie

kikkipeace wrote:

> Serenity - I just read on your " not quite " BFL site <{ that you

> will be able to wrap a " regular size towel around my body when

> stepping out of the shower " . Before I lost all of that weight, that

> was one of the main pains in my @ss every day! I would get so pissed

> because half of my body would be hanging out of the towel! (sorry

> for the language - as you can tell I still get worked up over it!).

> And the day that you are able to wrap that regular size towel all the

> way around you, my friend, is definitely one of the better moments of

> life!! I can attest to that!! *jumping up and down with a big - no -

> huge smile* It may take two weeks, two months, two years, but so

> what? All we have is the rest of our lives. And doing what we are

> all doing, our lives are probably going to be just a little bit

> longer!!!! YEA!!

Oh my gosh.. so true!! And I think of all the water and gas I waste paying

to wash and dry those super freakin' huge bath sheets!!! LOL. Small Towel

Users Unite!

> Just a bit of a short story I once read that has stuck with me for

> years and then I will shut up! There was a 30 year old woman that

> wanted to be a doctor. She moped and complained about how she would

> be too old in the ten years it would take for her to go school and do

> her residency. Her friend told her " you are going to be 40 in ten

> years whether or not you are a doctor " . This little story is one of

> my favorites for a good arse kickin' when I start moaning about how

> long something is going to take!

>

> *grin* and *wink* back at ya!

>

> Vic <stepping off the soapbox and tripping and falling flat on her

> face yelling " help - I've fallen and I can't reach my beer!!!!>

How totally true!! My favorite story is a slightly modified version of

Winston Churchill's finest moment. (The whole " Sir, you are drunk " " Madam

you are ugly " )

When people tell me I'm fat or ugly due to my fat all I think is " Yeah.. but

you're a shallow twit. And in a year or so I'll have a better body for

life.. and you'll still be a shallow twit!!! "

Serenity

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http://users.starpower.net/kuranes/BFL/NityBFL.html

[Guest guest]

alysd38 wrote:

> I'm not a mother, and I don't even portray one on TV, but I have to

> give my opinion on something. Consider the source, if you don't agree.

>

> If it isn't healthy for you to eat it, why do you want to feed it to

> your kids? Where do you think you learned your eating habits? Where

> are the kids learning theirs? According to Fitday, a PBJ sandwich

> has 334 calories, 14.55 grams of fat, 41.64 grams of carbs, and 10.66

> grams of protein. That is a huge number of calories, and 50% of them

> from fat, for a child to eat. I LOVE PBJ sandwiches! And I have the

> body to prove it!

>

> I'm not saying throw out all the things that the kids like tonight,

> and tomorrow make them eat brussle sprouts! I'm just saying you

> might want to start moving them over to healthier eating now, while

> they are young.

OOoh.. but brussel sprouts are so yummy I love the things!

> I've said this before, and many mothers tell me that they can't get

> their kids to eat any other way. I remember once seeing a documentary

> about a South American aboriginal community. They showed children

> eating live grubs...kids eat what you tell the is good.

>

> Alys

> just my opinion

I completely agree with you, Alys. But then I'm not a parent nor will I ever

be one. I was a child though (and a day care provider) and it's really easy

for parents to get their kids not to eat bad things.. Don't buy them And,

when you do, don't make bad food a reward for good behaviour.. or a " special

treat "

Serenity

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[Guest guest]

Vessa,

My advice is to keep it simple and go by portion sizes and cook just

by combining foods from the list together. You will find lots of

recipes here and other BFL sites that use foods not on the list like

ff cheese, cream cheese, cream soups, etc. These recipes are

authorized because they work out to be low in fat and approximately

equal in carbs and protein. If you use these types of recipes, then

I think you HAVE to track calories so you know how much you are

taking in. If you stick pretty much to the list, then all you have

to do is estimate your portion sizes. A portion of meat is the size

of your palm, not including fingers. A portion of carb, like

potatoes or rice is the size of your clenched fist. For

simplicity's sake, most people estimate the cup measure of their

fist and then use that measurement for both carb and protein. The

smallest fist I have heard of was 1/2 cup and the largest 1.25

cups. I think most women are around 3/4 cup.

So if you don't really like to cook, just keep it simple with

grilled or baked chicken, fish, lean burgers, steak, potatoes, brown

rice, and some steamed veggies. Or a sandwich on whole wheat. Most

portion sizes will be 2 slices bread, mine was 1.5 beacuase I have

teeny hands. Grill chicken, cut it up,cut up a tomato and mix it

all with pasta. Taco salad with ground beef, beans, lettuce, onion,

topped with salsa. Veggie omelette with grilled potatoes on the

side. Cottage cheese with any kind of fresh or frozen (no syrup)

fruit mixed in. IF you do like to cook, just get creative and toss

a carb and a protein in a pan, saute some chopped veggies, and add

seasonings. I make a mexican skillet with rice, meat, onion, green

peppers, salsa. Or a stir fry with chicken, garlic, veggies,

ginger, a little soy sauce served over rice. I LOVE the stuff I

cook, but I also blend cottage cheese with splenda and call it

pudding, so you may not want to take any advice from me!!

Lynda

15 months and still going strong!

[Guest guest]

Here's a few places to find BFL recipes to add to your variety...

Of course I have some at my website at:

http://www.geocities.com/jgrrl2/recipesmain.html

And MrsBishwit's

briefcase:http://briefcase./bc/mrsbishwit

Or at her kitchen website at: http://www.mrsbishwitskitchen.com/

Dont forget the main BFL website has lots of recipes too at:

http://www.bodyforlife.com/nutrition/index.asp

<<joni>>

*its all about making quality choices to fuel your body instead of

entertaining it*

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the club!

I find that if I keep it simple, most days, I do much better, so

usually I'm not doing more than putting some Mrs Dash on the chicken

before I grill it.

However, I see that you have been directed to several good sources

for recipies, so you should be able to find lots of stuff to make.

Don't be afraid to be creative, just watch things like sauces and

condiments (havens for hidden sugar.)

Alys

[Guest guest]

Hi Terina,

Welcome to the group! You're in a great place to start because you're already

pretty lean. My suggestion is to measure your percentage of body fat and forget

about a specific goal weight. As long as you're getting leaner and smaller it

doesn't matter what you weigh.

I'm an inch taller than you and I also weighed 115 in starvation mode. The funny

thing is, muscle is heavy stuff and it doesn't take up much room. I got heavier

and smaller. The jeans I wore at a flabby 115 still fit at a muscular 135, and

as an added bonus, nothing jiggled! So, go by your pant size and your percentage

of body fat, not what the scale says.

If you have a tape measure, you can estimate your body fat online.

http://www.biofitness.com/abodyfat.html

(BTW, ignore the crazy food pyramid calorie/portion recommendations on that

site. It will tell you to eat 11 loaves of bread a day or something nuts.)

You don't have to give up coffee or even cut back. Caffeine can actually help

with your energy levels and your weight loss. Just make sure you drink LOTS of

water because caffeine can be a little dehydrating. The general guideline is to

drink an extra glass of water for every caffeinated drink. I'm very alert and I

gurgle when I walk.

Also, you're welcome to eat a lot of junk food... one day a week. I really like

Doritos, and Krispy Kremes, and pepperoni pizza. I can still have them on BFL.

That's the beauty thing! :-)

Get started! You'll be so pleased with your results. Let us know if you have

more questions.

newbie

Hi everyone. I sent an email out before, but my computer crashed and I don't

think it went through. I'm trying to start the BFL program.

I'll have to do everything at home since we don't have the money to join a

gym or purchase the supplements. I have food sensitivities to wheat, egg,

garlic, peanuts, yeast, so I have to watch what I eat to begin with. I

don't stay away from all those foods, but definately try to stay away from

the peanuts and garlic.

Right now I am a 34 year old mom of one child (unless you count my

husband!). I'm 5'7 " and weigh 135 pounds and sometimes get up to 140. I

used to weigh 115 which I think is too skinny. I'd like to get down to

120-125 with some of that being muscle weight. I've told myself I refuse to

purchase any more clothing in a size 10 and I've stuck to that rule. If I

want something new, I have to buy it in a size 8. When I get to a size 8,

I'll see if I want to go down to a size 6.

I've tried starting the BFL program before but didn't have the willpower to

not eat a lot of junk food. I know I can't give up my coffee. I need at

least one cup a day. I think I could give up everything else though (even

chocolate - gasp). I know I'm going to need this group for encouragement

and support. I've looked at the photos online of people who've completed the

challenge and I love the changes. I guess I'm afraid of failing - and thus

am failing right there. So, I need to get off of my butt and get moving!

Thanks everyone.

Terina

[Guest guest]

Hi Terina!

I'm new with you. I have started the program before too. I actually

finished the first round although I ended it doing a different

workout from the BFL. I *have* to change my workout to keep it

interesting. Since then I've started and not finished. My body is

almost back to where it was when I started the first challenge. I'm

5'4 " and around 132 and about 30% body fat. I wear a 6 or an 8

depending. At my best last April I weight 125 with I think 27%

body fat. Then I was wearing a 4 or 6 so I guess you can safely say

I've gone up a dress size. I'm not so concerned about that as I am

dropping body fat. By the way, we have a very accurate machine here

at home I use called Body Composition Test. I don't know if you or

any others reading this post know much about blood typing but I'm a

blood type A and that blood type has to work the hardest to get

results. Bummer!! But... it can be done. Today I am listening to

the BFL cassette tapes to work up the motivation to begin. Yup! I

haven't started yet but I will. I have been lamenting about it being

near the holidays and if I begin now then eating will be restricted

during all the fun times. It has occurred to me that this is THE

BEST time to have restrictions to keep from gaining more. I figure

that if I start soon, in a couple weeks I will have dropped a few

pounds of fat (being a small framed body, a couple pounds of weight

gain can makes such a huge difference) and on my way to a little

muscle gain. I will continue to listen to the tape and do the

written exercises to prepare myself.

Shana

> Hi everyone. I sent an email out before, but my computer crashed

and I don't

> think it went through. I'm trying to start the BFL program.

> I'll have to do everything at home since we don't have the money to

join a

> gym or purchase the supplements. I have food sensitivities to

wheat, egg,

> garlic, peanuts, yeast, so I have to watch what I eat to begin

with. I

> don't stay away from all those foods, but definately try to stay

away from

> the peanuts and garlic.

> Right now I am a 34 year old mom of one child (unless you count my

> husband!). I'm 5'7 " and weigh 135 pounds and sometimes get up to

140. I

> used to weigh 115 which I think is too skinny. I'd like to get down

to

> 120-125 with some of that being muscle weight. I've told myself I

refuse to

> purchase any more clothing in a size 10 and I've stuck to that

rule. If I

> want something new, I have to buy it in a size 8. When I get to a

size 8,

> I'll see if I want to go down to a size 6.

> I've tried starting the BFL program before but didn't have the

willpower to

> not eat a lot of junk food. I know I can't give up my coffee. I

need at

> least one cup a day. I think I could give up everything else though

(even

> chocolate - gasp). I know I'm going to need this group for

encouragement

> and support. I've looked at the photos online of people who've

completed the

> challenge and I love the changes. I guess I'm afraid of failing -

and thus

> am failing right there. So, I need to get off of my butt and get

moving!

> Thanks everyone.

> Terina

[Guest guest]

Good for you !

Welcome to the board. There's lots of wonderful women here and lots

of very postive BFL experiences. If you're looking for motivation,

make sure you check out the pictures in the Photos section and read

the archived posts.

Good luck with your challenge

Maggie

[Guest guest]

> Hello all

>

> Tomorrow is my first day of BFL. I am very excited to get things

> started. I tried the Atkins diet two weeks ago and it was too hard

> to follow because i am a semi-vegetarian and i just couldn't follow

> the guidelines. I like the meal planning with BFL and hopefully i

> can stick with this.

>

> I would love to make some friends on here to help keep me motivated

> and chat with cause i could use all the help i can get.

>

> RACHEL

Dear , so happy to meet you!I am new as well!!I am 33 and

desperate need to lose 65 pounds!!!Would love to chat sometime makes

some new friends and gain BFL support as well! I wanted to know if

there are other woman out there that are needing to lose more than 50

pounds as well! I am mother of three and after three miscarriages as

well my body has gotten out of shape! I so desire to GET INTO SHAPE!!

Thanks so much!Shari

[Guest guest]

Hey Debra~

Welcome to the group! You can compelete a challenge if you put your mind to it!

I think in the book it says if you have a set back NOT to give up! The longer

you keep going the setbacks will lessen... But if your health is important to

you, I think that's ALOT to motivate!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

~kim

newbie

Hi gals,

Just a note to say Hello. I'm 37 and live in Georgia. I'm starting

my 5th BFL challenge next week when i get back from vacation. I

actually finished the first one back in 2000. Then for some freaky

reason just quite. I signed up 3 times this past year and didn't

finish a single one. But this has to be it. I'm 60 pounds over-

weight with a family history of diabetes, cancer, and

hypercholesterolemia. I'm gonna die if I don't get myself fit. I'm

already experiencing shortness of breath on a fairly regular basis.

It's been fun reading all your messages and I can't wait to try the

CC/Jello combo. It sound really good. So far the only way I like CC

is mixed in lasagna I'll have to save it for my free days now.

Debra

[Guest guest]

Hi Debra: Welcome! I am 53 and also finished a challenge in 2000 and

then, due to a lot of job and family stress, plus meeting a great new

man who is a super cook--put it all back on. So I am here doing C2. In

the past year, I have lost 12 pounds but want to lose 15-20 more and

really get in great shape--AND learn how to stay that way. I look at

this as a lifestyle change. I did not like being fat--even my feet

complained. I am already feeling much better and know that this is the

way to go. JUST DO IT!

This group keeps me focused because I love coming here and reading

about other people and what they are doing to get fit. If I dropped

out, I wouldn't have this group, so it keeps me motivated.

Good luck and keep posting!

Marti

C2 W1 D5

> Hi gals,

> Just a note to say Hello. I'm 37 and live in Georgia. I'm starting

> my 5th BFL challenge next week when i get back from vacation. I

> actually finished the first one back in 2000. Then for some freaky

> reason just quite. I signed up 3 times this past year and didn't

> finish a single one. But this has to be it. I'm 60 pounds over-

> weight with a family history of diabetes, cancer, and

> hypercholesterolemia. I'm gonna die if I don't get myself fit. I'm

> already experiencing shortness of breath on a fairly regular basis.

> It's been fun reading all your messages and I can't wait to try the

> CC/Jello combo. It sound really good. So far the only way I like

CC

> is mixed in lasagna I'll have to save it for my free days now.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/29/2002 2:19:34 PM Central America Standard Ti,

fairie28@... writes:

>

> Welcome to the group Amy!

>

> How is your progress so far? You'll find that this group is really

> supportive and very friendly. Don't be afraid to ask questions or

> share your progress

>

> Good luck!

> Maggie

>

Maggie,

Well, I have lost 10 pounds so far but I can not really tell it so far, but

everyone else says that they can. And, that makes me happy..lol. I am so

excited and think that this is something that I can stick with!

Amy

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Amy!

How is your progress so far? You'll find that this group is really

supportive and very friendly. Don't be afraid to ask questions or

share your progress

Good luck!

Maggie

> Hello all!

>

> I started the challenge on the 13th of December. I heard about it

from my

> mom. She completed the challenge and she looks great! I would love

a buddy

> that I could get support and talk to.

> So far, I am enjoying it and I am glad that I found this group!

>

> Amy

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Wonderful!! How has it been going so far??

Lynda

[Guest guest]

Hi Deb,

Welcome to the group! How did your first 4 weeks go?

newbie

Hi,

I'm new to this list and am looking for support. Tomorrow I start week 5.

Thanks!

Deb

[Guest guest]

Hey Jen-

Welcome to the group!!! The best fat burner is BFL! There are ALOT of people

who have very good success without supplements! Just follow the program and you

will have results! Check out the photos in the club section for in2nailzz its

Kim who's on this list and she doesn't use anything. Straight proof you don't

need anything! Good luck!

~kimmah

NEWBIE

HI, all.. I'm Jenn from Arkansas; and I'm new to the BFL program. I

have about 40-50 lbs. to lose; and I was wondering if anyone knew of

any fat burners that I could possibly try in order to help my

workouts go a bit better. I can't take anything with a stimulant or

caffeine, so I fear there is nothing out there to help me with the

fat-burning process. Could someone please help? Thanks...