~~Chandra - I'm a Michigander too, lol Re: ~~Newbie Intro - today is my first day, woo-HOOOOOOOO Re: Re: Anyone starting Monday, Feb.13th?

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Dear Chandra,

Thanksomuch for the warm welcome. We live in SW Michigan, lol, and you're

right, the days are finally getting longer.

I had my first veggie ckick'n burger for lunch today, lol. I've never been

much of a red meat eater (except when I was on Atkins, arrggghhhhh!). The

grocery was out of turkey burgers yesterday, so I decided to try veggie

burgers. I eat organic as much as possible, but it is quite a challenge to

locate organic fruit and vegetables here in Michigan in the winter, lol.

We don't have any gyms in our immediate area, and I'm unsure if I'd feel

comfortable in that environment anyway. We have a Curves nearly, and I

tried it out for one month, but it just didn't provide me with a challenging

workout. We spent the past several months turning our 4th BR into a home

work out room. We have stationery bikes. a Body Solid home gym, as well as

a rebounder and full set of free weights. We also have a couple of body

bars, and a free standing bench. All I need is the discipline to hit that

room every day, and I need learn the most effective exercises for each body

part. I'm also looking to expand my knowledge of vitamins and supplements.

I do not take medications (yes, I'm one of those who believes the drug

companies, and many doctors are pushers, lol). I've been on a mission to

find a good supplement for my knees. I tried Joint Assure Plus for 9 months

and unfortunately, I didn't experience any improvement in my condition. I

just began using CosaminDS today. I also realize that removing some of this

weight will improve my condition.

I am very excited to be here and am learning so much from the " old-timers "

and " new-timers " in the group. Everyone is so helpful here.

hugz,

lyn

-- ~~Newbie Intro - today is my first day, woo-HOOOOOOOO Re: [body for

Life Women's Club] Re: Anyone starting Monday, Feb.13th?

Welcome Lyn. I'm sure you will have a great journey this 12 weeks.

I'm starting challenge #2 today in hopes to see a great 6 pack by

May 8th, 12 weeks from now. I think this next challenge will even

be easier since the days will be getting longer and warmer. I'll be

able to do the more activities outside which I greatly prefer. The

gym is fine for a while, but I really prefer to run on a trail by

the lake and bike out in the country around our house. I also

really prefer riding my show horses outside rather than in an indoor

arena. The horses seem to prefer it too. It was a really nice day

yesterday, about 30F and sunny with about 5 inches of snow on the

ground so I took my horse on a little trail ride through the woods

and along the pasture fence line next to the woods. It was nice to

see the sun again. I live in mid-Michigan, so sunlight during the

winter is rare.

Keep us up to date on your progress.

Chandra

>

> G'Morning all! I actually joined a few weeks back, so that I

could begin

> educating myself about BFL. I've started on my official BFL

voyage today,

> and my plan is to remain on this ship forever :-). I've read both

BFL as

> well as BFL for Women this past month. I've purchased a MIO wrist

monitor,

> as well as a Tanita scale, a wrist blood pressure monitor, and a

tape

> measure of course, lol.

>

> This morning, I had my protein drink for breakfast, as well as my

> supplements. I just finished 30 minutes on my stationery bike. I

rode 13.5

> miles in 28 minutes. I rode with light tension at the rate of 28-

32 MPH for

> 23 minutes. I then tightened the tension and rode 5 more minutes

as a rate

> of 15 - 18 MPH.

>

> Here are my statistics...

> Age 53 (ouch!)

> Hgt 5'6.5 "

> Wgt 170lbs

> Size = 14

> I haven't taken my measurements yet, but I will get that done

today. I will

> also try to get the courage to take a B4 photo, although I must

admit, I'm

> not excited about doing it, lol.

>

> Last April, I weighed 148, and was a size 10 ( I was on my way to

a size 8).

> My goal is to return to a size 8, but more importantly to gain

muscle and

> improve my level of fitness. My biggest challenge will be dealing

with my

> arthritic knees.

>

> I look forward to the leadership and motivation from our group

leaders.

>

> BFLer,

> lyn

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