Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Dory - My five things to do every day are very similar to Bill example in the book, for example: 1. Drink 1 gallon water, 2. My workout, 3. 6 meals properly combined, 4. Journal, Read my goals, visualize what outcome I want and plan the next day, 5. This is where I usually put in a household or family task that I want to get done that I'm avoiding. I'm a stay-at-home mom and hate the cleaning side of my job. I've divided up our house/laundry into 5 sections and have to hit one a day. It's helping me a lot because I'm slowly becoming a " body in motion. " On the Universal Laws of Reciprocation section I've been using one of his examples that I come on here every day, check in, send some encouragement and positive energy back out into the BFL community (and in return gain valuable advice and support for myself). Then my other " to do " on that list is to do two things that keep me in touch with my family and friends that I use as my general support group in life. We live away from all on my side of the family and a daily " reaching out " will connect me to them a little more. That's my scoop. The journal has kept me on track and it's only Day 10. I can't imagine how forceful the power mindset habit will be by Day 84 and beyond in my life. I don't think it has to be complicated. I told my husband last night I'll probably drop the water as a task on my list off at the start of Week 3 because it's becoming a no-brainer for me and then can put it back on if I start to stumble. Thanks for asking! -- A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Hi Dory! I'm not Jen but will throw in my 2 cents anyway. My 5 things each day are largely repetitive - but that's ok. If you had to think of 5 new things each day it would drive you nuts. Plus this program is built on just a few simple principals and if that's what you're concentrating on each day - that's all you need. Here's mine for today: 1) Give 100% on my workout. 2) Get my water in. 3) Keep the nutrition clean. 4) Remember to take my supplements (I always forget in the evening) 5) Take some time to stretch (one of my goals is to improve my flexibility) Hope that helps! Janeen > Hi Jen, > > I'm using the success journal too. I have a hard time though thinking of > 5 things to do each day. Any suggestions to make it easier? > > Dory > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > > > > Message: 2 > > Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 10:41:59 EST > > From: jencaustin@a... > > Subject: Re: New member > > > > Hi Jan -- you're going to hear this alot, but it's true -- this is a > > lifestyle choice, not just dropping those 30 pounds. > > > > I am using Bill 's Success Journal. In the front cover I signed > it, > > dated it and labeled it " Volume I " -- knowing there will be more volumes > to > > come. > > > > Congratulations on making the decision to return to BFL. Best wishes for > > reaching your goals in 2003! > > > > A., C1D9 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Okay. That sounds very practical. I have just called and Noble and had a journal put on hold for me. Why not?! Sounds like a great way to kee it all together and keep it flowing! Kelley Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 In a message dated 1/10/2003 6:22:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, fitjen@... writes: > I'm planning to buy a new one when this challenge is over. I really > think it is a great idea and a wonderful tool to help keep you on > track with your program. > > Hi JenB, and Noble has it $18.95. Maybe I should get two. I love things that provide me with structure and guidelines. I'm too easily overwhelmed with the gazillion things going on in my life at all times. Listening to the CD this morning really reminded me about how much of BFL happens in the mind long before it happens in the material. Helps me get the hitch out-a my giddy-up. Kelley Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Not trying to really make a plug here for any particular store, however, you might also want to try your local Walmart. My husband got me the journal for my birthday in Dec. and paid close to $25 for it at B & N. I saw it yesterday for $17 and change at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 This has been an interesting thread. Kelley, I know you are not a newbie and thought I would reply to your comment first. I bought a Success Journal for my mom for Xmas and figured what the heck I'll get one for me too. Now, I have been training my mom for about a year and 1/2 and I have been doing BFL for 2 1/2 years, and we both LOVE this journal! So, it's not just for newbies, it seems to be really helping both my mom and I too. I'm planning to buy a new one when this challenge is over. I really think it is a great idea and a wonderful tool to help keep you on track with your program. Also, along the lines of what to write on the 5-things-to-do... I write the same thing every day until I have written " success! " next to it for one week solid (except the workouts, I always write those down) and then I think up something new. If I miss a day somewhere in there, I have to start over on my one week rule before I can make up a new to-do. That way it's permanently ingrained in my head. Also, if you have to come up with some new stuff (but not too often) then your mind is staying focused when you are reading the daily goals. If it's the same 5 things for weeks on end, you will stop really reading it (you already know what it says!) and stop challenging yourself in new ways. JMNSHO. Jen B. > Okay. That sounds very practical. I have just called and Noble and > had a journal put on hold for me. Why not?! Sounds like a great way to kee > it all together and keep it flowing! > > Kelley > Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 OK, not to sound uninformed here, but what exactly am I paying for if and when I buy this journal???? Is it worth it? Explain:))) leigh fl > Not trying to really make a plug here for any particular store, however, you > might also want to try your local Walmart. My husband got me the journal for > my birthday in Dec. and paid close to $25 for it at B & N. I saw it yesterday > for $17 and change at Walmart. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 on 1/10/03 1:06 PM, Dorothy J. at dmiller@... wrote: > This is my second challenge and I > want to see more at the end than I did at the end of the first challenge. > I've changed my workout to incorporate 4 days of lifting and 2-3 days of > aerobic. I also add about 10-15 minutes of aerobic on my leg days, since it > doesn't take as long. Do any of you see any harm in this...?? My first question on lifting 4 days a week is how much time are you getting per group for rest? Are you doing the day 1 upper, day 2 lower, day 3 upper, or did you break up whole body in to 4 workouts? Do you get at least 48 hrs between the time you work a muscle and you work it again? If not you're probably over training. Lots of people do extra cardio, so there isn't a lot to worry about there unless you are suffering from lowered performance/energy levels. If so you may be over training. -- Ron " Things that truly make you happy you don't later regret. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 Try amazon.com. You can look at 9 sample pages. I haven't purchased it either. Andy > OK, not to sound uninformed here, but what exactly am I paying for if > and when I buy this journal???? Is it worth it? Explain:))) > > leigh > fl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 In a message dated 1/29/2003 7:44:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, jodiegm@... writes: > Is anyone else benefitting from the SJ? > > Jodie G > Austin > C1, W3, D17 > Hi Jodie, I really love the SJ. I am not as consistent writing in it as I would like to be. Guess I haven't really committed to that part yet. But it does support the planning that I do that doesn't get written down: meals, workouts, mind set. I love reading the stories and Bill's Inspirations. I found a picture of someone with my body type...Day 79 ( ). That is exactly what my midsection looks like. She lost 15 pounds of body fat which is my goal exactly. So I can now look at the before and after to help me visualize my better, healthier self. Kelley Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 , Thanks for the reminder about the Ron Hussman site. It has good info to refer to. Kelley Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 Good luck Bert on BFL transformation.I have been involved with program for several years and find these things helpful: Read Bill's book,use BFL website for support, Hussman has a support website that explains how and why BFL works,use bfl support number for training and nutritional questions.Keeping it simple but doing it daily works! good luck, > >Reply-To: bodyforlife >To: <bodyforlife > >Subject: Re: Success Journal >Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 10:26:28 -0600 > >Hello All, > > My name is Bert. I am starting the BFL on Monday after I get all of >my ducks in a row. I would appreciate any suggestions the group has to >give me. For instance, what supplements, if any, are beneficial to >success? What about a journal? Please help! > >Thanks > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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