Guest guest Report post Posted March 27, 2000 Bonhoff wrote: > > Hi, > > I have been lurking for about three days and thought it was about time > I > introduced my self. > > I am a working wife and mother of one three year old boy. I started > doing > Tae-bo almost a year ago and was just getting into it after about a > month > of working out when I was rear ended on the way to work. Not a lot of > damage to the car but my neck and back went right back to the state > they > were in after a car accident almost 15 years ago! I had been under > chiropractic care for the better part of four years and things had > really > gotten a lot better my range of motion had increased enough for me to > start > working out again and BANG I was right back where I started. I > continued > with the chiropractic care (in fact I went straight from the accident > scene > to the chiro's office) and I spent the last 6 months stalling starting > back > at tae-bo, I've got tons of excuses but none of which are worth the > time > and effort to type out. LOL > > Over the last month I have been exercising at least once a week and > trying > to get motivated to do more. Well you guys have given me the kick in > the > (_|_) that I needed! > > I manage to do one of the crunch workouts yesterday and the basic > studio > today! > > I'm trying to persuade my hubby to do a modified 21dc with me. I'm > going > to do some form of exercise everyday whether its Tae-bo, working out > with > our total gym, a different video or even just a walk after supper. > >Pat, welcome to the group. I am sorry about your car accident. I herniated a disk in my back in 1985 and still have some problems with it. I know how it feels when you get another set back. Car accidents are terrifying when you have had a history of spinal injuries. You just don't want to face the pain, depression, and fustration again. Definitely check out Debbie and my introductions in the meet the member secion at our web site (http:/taeboon/isportsdot.com). Your idea of a 21DC with some kind of exercise each day is a good one. In 1985, none of the doctors encouraged me to exercise (just bed rest, they said) and I got so much worse from the lack of exercise and all the pain medicine. After surgery, a new doctor made me exercise, starting with walking, swimming, and then a stationary bicycle. I did so much better. Now, I still have a bulging disk in my lower back, but I do advanced taebo tapes 6 days a week, lift free weights 3 days a week, and do yoga 5 days a week. If I had to do it all over again, I would definitely have started yoga back in 1985 (heck, I wish I had started as a child). Do you stretch, too? That really helps me. Good luck, Elena Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 28, 2000 , I think you will find that the folks are here are MORE than willing to help you with all of your questions. Plus, many of us are moms and know how you feel. Babies do not have to ruin your figure. It is not getting back into shape that ruins it. With all the motivation and answers you can get from here, there should be no reason for you not to get back your wonderful figure and in a short amount of time. ~Laury Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 28, 2000 Hi , Welcome and congratulations on the baby. I'm sure you will get a lot out of being with this group - and if you are too worried about how you will look after you have had your baby, ask Laury for a pic of herself. You won't find better inspiration! Good Luck, Leaner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 28, 2000 << Hi , Welcome and congratulations on the baby. I'm sure you will get a lot out of being with this group - and if you are too worried about how you will look after you have had your baby, ask Laury for a pic of herself. You won't find better inspiration! Good Luck, Leaner. >> , That was so sweet. You made my day! ~Laury P.S. Who said you had to look like Ma Kettle just because you had kids!? LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 1, 2000 Welcome ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 21, 2000 Bree... Welcome! Wow! you are at an advantage with your past fitness sense! Like you, I had previous weight training experience (not that my photos showed it). I immediately feel in love with Bill's program and still love it! It has given me the body I've always wanted (still a work in progress, though). Some like to eat Low Fat Cottage Cheese with thier oatmeal. I tried it, but didn't like it. One thing I did try that I liked was mixing a serving of Simply Protein (Strawberry) with 4 oz. of skim milk and pouring some of it in my oatmeal and drinking the rest with my meal. There are great recipe sites and clubs out there, but I don't have the URLs, but I'm sure someone else will come to your rescue. Good luck with the husband. I have been trying to get mine to join in since my first round back in January. Even seeing my results hasn't swayed him, but I'm not giving up! Good Luck! Cheryl > Hi, I'm a 42 year old mom of 2 teenage daughters. I bought Bill > book last week and have been loosely applying his program > since Monday but officially started it today. I am already an > avid exerciser and felt I ate well but haven't been able to lose the > 15-20 lbs I have gained over the years. I fall within my weight > range but definately need to lose a layer of fat to reveal a toned > body underneath. I really like his weights program. Previously I > just did 3 sets of each exercise, concentrating on strength and had > somewhat platued.....my muscles feel alive again. I am having a > little problem with the diet however. I was intrigued by this > program because I knew part of my problem in losing the weight was > that I was eating too many carbs and not enough protein...I really > like the way he rounds it out and makes it simple...eat a protein- > eat a carb....but I'm not a big meat eater and am having trouble > finding enough variety in the proteins. I can't eat egg whites every > day for breakfast. I've had shakes for breakfast but would like to > have oatmeal but can't figure out what protein I can eat with it. > > Also can kidney beans or tofu be used as a protein in this program. > I need some variety and ideas so I can keep on track. > > I also really like the idea of one free day a week. I picked > Saturday because thats the day I would most likely go out. I was a > little hesitant (thinking I would gorge) but was pleasantly surprised > that I kept somewhat of track.....it was nice to have a glass of wine > though. > > Is there a recipe exchange/idea list or a website (aside from the > official one) that might help me. > > Any advice would be appreciated. > > Bree > > PS...I'm trying to talk my hubbie to coming aboard but he isn't quite > sold on the idea yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 22, 2000 Hello and welcome, Regarding your question on recipes: Besides the really site www.epalisades.com/power which I believe you've already visited, you can try www.bfltracker.com for a heap of helpful information. Also, try the http://clubs./clubs/bodyforliferecipes site. Hope this helps in your endeaver to find alternatives for breakfast. - Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 22, 2000 Also for everybody who is new to this list, don't forget to go to the LINKS section of this list. Just go to www./link/bodyforlife and enjoy. - Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 22, 2000 for more recipes ideas try: www.bfltracker.com www.epalisades.com/power http://clubs./clubs/bodyforliferecipes - Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 23, 2000 Welcome , You have come to the right place to get motivated and your questions answered. This is a great bunch of Body for Lifers! ~Laury Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 24, 2000 Hi , This sounds good. How much is in one l packet of instant oats? Do you buy the breakfast serving packets? I think that is about 1/3 c but not sure... Thanks, Rhonda Re: Intro > -Welcome Bree: In the new muscle media mag there is a great pancake > made with oatmeal " It is delicious " Recipe: 1/2 cup fat free > cottage cheese, 6 egg whites, cinnamon, vinalla and 1 pk of instant > oats---mix in the blender then to the griddle I topped with a small > amount of stawberry jam. Makes enough for 2 servings. > Have a great BFL experience " Taz " > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 24, 2000 Hi , This sounds good. How much is in one l packet of instant oats? Do you buy the breakfast serving packets? I think that is about 1/3 c but not sure... Thanks, Rhonda Re: Intro > -Welcome Bree: In the new muscle media mag there is a great pancake > made with oatmeal " It is delicious " Recipe: 1/2 cup fat free > cottage cheese, 6 egg whites, cinnamon, vinalla and 1 pk of instant > oats---mix in the blender then to the griddle I topped with a small > amount of stawberry jam. Makes enough for 2 servings. > Have a great BFL experience " Taz " > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 25, 2000 I use 1/2 a cup of regular oats and grind them in the blender first till them are fine. This I a very good breakfast with sugarfree preserves on top. Jen Re: Intro > Hi , > This sounds good. How much is in one l packet of instant oats? Do you buy > the breakfast serving packets? I think that is about 1/3 c but not sure... > Thanks, > Rhonda > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 10, 2000 Thanks, Tom: Excellent results! You strappin' stud, you! Thanks for sharing your progress. ) lil _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 10, 2000 Welcome Tom, awesome transformation! You will be an asset to our family. What part of N CA are you from? I'm in Lake Co. You'll find loads of info here. Best wishes BFL'er " Taz " -- In bodyforlifeegroups, " Tom 6pack " <joe6pack1@h...> wrote: > Hi friends! > > I'm Tom from Northern CA. I'm new here... enjoying. I'm in my 2nd go > round... just finishing week eight. I could'nt be happier with this program. > I'm sending along my first before/afters... (not sure if this is the right > venue or not...). > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ___ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 10, 2000 Thanks .. I'm in the Sacramento area... lot's of BFL here! >From: " dan/denise deaton " <dddeaton@...> >Reply-bodyforlifeegroups >bodyforlifeegroups >Subject: Re: intro >Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 15:15:47 -0000 > > >Welcome Tom, awesome transformation! You will be an asset to our >family. What part of N CA are you from? I'm in Lake Co. You'll >find loads of info here. Best wishes BFL'er " Taz " > >-- In bodyforlifeegroups, " Tom 6pack " <joe6pack1@h...> wrote: > > Hi friends! > > > > I'm Tom from Northern CA. I'm new here... enjoying. I'm in my 2nd >go > > round... just finishing week eight. I could'nt be happier with this >program. > > I'm sending along my first before/afters... (not sure if this is >the right > > venue or not...). > > > > > > >______________________________________________________________________ >___ > > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at >http://www.hotmail.com. > > > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > > http://profiles.msn.com. > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 10, 2000 Thanks Kit... Sacto has really changed... but it's still a good place. My current goals are to get to 13% bodyfat and get BIGGER... very difficult for me... I must eat more! Thanks for your kind words! Tom _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 10, 2000 Congrats on your transformation Tom! What an inspiration! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2001 Welcome Jill, and good luck with your program. Between your home gym and running after your kids, you should get good results. All the best, Leaner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 4, 2001 Welcome Jill! Cheryl C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 5, 2001 Welcome Gene. What are your current stats and what are your goals? What did you learn most about in the first round that will help you be successful in this second? Kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 5, 2001 Thanks, Kit! For the first round I started at 32% body fat and 232 lbs. I finished at 20% bf and 200 lbs. I'm currently at 18.2% bf and 198 lbs. My goals this time around to to get as close to 10%bf as I can. I'm not as concerned about where the lbs end up so long as they are the right kind of lbs! LOL I think the things I learned last time that will help this time are (1) free days are a good thing (2) I learned not to beat myself up for missing a workout or a meal and took Bill's advice to chalk it up to experience and move on from there and (3) perhaps most important, if I set out to do it I can accomplish it! I'm looking forward to seeing what all of you are doing and learning all I can. Hopefully I can contribute something in return. What I've found is that sometimes the " obvious " can be a revelation to someone else. --Gene > Welcome Gene. What are your current stats and what are your goals? What > did you learn most about in the first round that will help you be successful > in this second? Kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 5, 2001 Thanks Gene! Sounds like three very good lessons. People have limited energy and if all the energy directed in a negative way to their failures was applied to getting back on track, their future success would be assured. Have a great round! Kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 6, 2001 Welcome Gene. Cheryl C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 26, 2001 Welcome,! You will get lots of great information here! Vickie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
