Re: Roll Call

[Guest guest]

Good idea.

Well, I'm in the fourth week of my challenge. This is the second

farthest I have made it in a challenge, so I am doing pretty good.

I've only missed a few workouts. Most are due to the fact that I do

have travel at times and my wife's four days of birthday observances.

I'm using the Database listed here in the group to show my progress.

At the beginning of this (the 4th week) I've lost 4 scale pounds.

And even though calipers aren't entirely accurate, they do show that

all of that weight loss was fat. Though, I couldn't see that I

gained any muscle, I attribute that to the inaccuracy of my measuring

method.

I'm delightfully sore today. I missed Monday due to lack of sleep

catching up to me. And since muscle growth is more important to me,

I felt I needed to get that lower body workout in. And last night

was my upper body workout. My abs are telling me that the decline

bench crunch isn't a lot of fun. My shoulders, bis, and tris are

tight as well. There isn't a lot of other tight places, because it

appears bicep and tricep failure is acheived more quickly than chest

or lat failure. I'll stick with this routine until the 6 week mark

and then change up my routine for the second 6 weeks. When I change

up I'll try to remove the triceps for sure from as many exercises as

possible.

But, other than having to keep bumping up my weights as I grow

incrementally stronger, my biggest accomplishment is really not

having fallen off the treadmill yet. Though, I do have that to do

tonight. So, keep your fingers crossed for me.

Dan L.

C1W4D4

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/2003 3:40:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,

straybeads@... writes:

> Here's hoping week four brings us back to working out and eating clean

> again. This program seems to answer all the problems we have had with diet

> and exercise programs and we are looking forward to seeing real results at

> the end of the challenge.

>

>

Hi ,

Whew, that sounds like some kinda kick-a$$ flu. Glad you are coming back

around. Keep drinking that water! Let us know how week four goes, ok?

Kelley

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the update . I'm getting Stella's Kitchen cookbook too. I

can't wait to get a look at it. I've liked the recipes Stella has shared

here on the list so I expect to love the book.

Yeah, I should be posting my menus again too. I've gotten out of my routines

a bit since leaving town. Plus, going to war has zapped some of my mojo and

I feel fatigued every morning. But...no excuses for this body for lifer.

Gotta just do it!

Kelley

[Guest guest]

Hi UpNorth,

Glad to hear from you. Where 'up north'? I'm in Cleveland.

Would love o see those photos!

Kelley

[Guest guest]

Good for you Dave. Glad to hear your great results.

Kelley

[Guest guest]

Hi Brett,

Can you (or others...JenB, Lana, ...) help me with developing a split

routine. How do I do that? At which set do I switch? Do 12s, 10s, & 8s

with one exercise and then 6s, 12s, 12s with the second exercise?

I will do this for C4 starting in April.

Thanks.

Kelley

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/2003 1:32:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,

tallman_46@... writes:

> This is my first time for the challange and first week. doing surprisingly

> well considering..lol I am sure to hit some slumps and down times but i

> have been watching the mail on here and get very good motivation from

> bfl'rs. Thanks all. Will let you know how it goes as it goes. To all

> involved good luck and keep up the good work.

>

> Joe

>

Welcome Joe,

Isn't it exciting starting this program? I was so hyped up the night before

my first challenge I got maybe 3 hours of sleep. Keep us posted, ok?

Kelley

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/2003 1:58:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,

danielluera@... writes:

> So, keep your fingers crossed for me.

>

> Dan L.

> C1W4D4

>

Better than crossing your toes...or your ankles for that matter! LOL. I

still have that image in my mind of your foot curling under prior to your

olympic lurch. Glad you are doing so well.

Kelley

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/2003 2:03:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,

lhdc41@... writes:

> can say is thank goodness for bfl cause im actually not gaining anymore,

> even if i cant loose it. darn ol thryoid, makes me loose energy, slows

> down the metobalism, and makes me depressed.

>

> So thats whats up with me.

>

> Nora

>

Hi Nora,

That is definitely a challenge. Yet I see you are holding your own as a

result of your work with BFL. Way to go. Your body is so much better off,

especially with the thyroid mutiny. Glad you checked in. Now, keep us

posted.

Kelley

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/2003 3:56:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,

marta.phillips@... writes:

> I am Marta, a long time BFL timer. I am actually doing pretty well, although

> I am not very strict about time lines. I believe I am at week 9 or so. I am

> pretty much making this my regular way of life.

How long you been doing BFL? I plan to make this my life style too. I

started in October 2001 so I have laid a few bricks already.

Kelley

[Guest guest]

Hi- I'm Dave's wife, , unlurking for roll call. We are on week three of

our first challenge. The first week was great but the second and third have

been rough...Dave and I both got food poisoning/virus (not sure which) last

week. It hit me hard, even landed me in the ER, and is taking much longer to get

over than expected Haven't worked out in a week and am just now beginning to

eat " real " food. Definitely not the best way to loose weight.

Here's hoping week four brings us back to working out and eating clean again.

This program seems to answer all the problems we have had with diet and exercise

programs and we are looking forward to seeing real results at the end of the

challenge.

[Guest guest]

Hi members,

Challange 1, week 2, day ah (thinking) 4. Doing great, feeling

great. Lbs coming off, strength going up. Can't wait for my workout

everynight. Hope everyone feels the same.

More to come. I still gotta get my before pictures developed. I'm

afraid of what I'll really see.

[Guest guest]

I started doing BFL this past October. Tomorrow Friday I will

complete my second 12 week challenge and week 24 total time.

This past 12 weeks, I changed my focus some, but still work to make

the BFL way of judging and eating food a perminate part of my life.

This past twelve weeks I have:

Lost 11.5#'s of body fat

gained 5.9#'s of Lean muscle mass

For the total time of 24 weeks I have

Lost 42#'s of body fat

gained 14#'s of Lean muscle mass

There is still a long way to go until I reach my goal of 9% body fat,

currently at 17.3%. I have learned from following this program that

the results are in direct relationship to my effort and determination

and that I can do it.

In for the short and in for the long - in the game to win

What is not forever is temporary

TwoWalks

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the encouragement, Kelley. Today was a good day and I'm feeling much

better-so I think I'll be getting up at o'dark thirty in the morning and try to

get an upper body workout in. Then the week won't be a total bust.

[Guest guest]

Great idea, Kelley,

I'm Sara from Alabama. I'm a busy 42 year teacher, wife and mom. I decided to

try Body for Life after years of exercising and not seeing the results I saw in

the BFL book. I've been living the BFL lifestyle for over 3 years now and love

what it does for my body and mind. I have changed my workouts to a split

routine - chest, biceps, triceps one day, shoulders, back, abs one day and lower

body the last day. I still eat 100% BFL and am a firm believer that a huge

portion of my success lies in the fact that I eat so cleanly. My pictures are

on our website and in my briefcase at http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/tatumcondo

Sara

I think we might be in a bit of a slump. Let's stir up some energy, how

about it.

[Guest guest]

My mother had half of her thyroid removed several years ago.

She went through the same ups and downs that you are talking about

after she had the surgery. And *chuckle* as a family, we all went

through it with her.

Best of luck. Just trust that they will get it right sooner rather

than later. Though, of course, it seems like later rather than

sooner, especially as you are going through it.

Hang in there. It will come together for you. My mother is now

going on 15 years since her operation.

Dan L.

C1W4D5

> Nora here,

>

> On a bad slump, not following diet perfectly or exercising

perfectly. My thyroid dropped again a month ago and in spite of

exercising and diet being right then i gained 8 lbs and 2 inches

around my waist. Which is royally pissing me off, but until they

get the thyroid straight the only thing i can say is thank goodness

for bfl cause im actually not gaining anymore, even if i cant loose

it. darn ol thryoid, makes me loose energy, slows down the

metobalism, and makes me depressed.

>

> So thats whats up with me.

>

> Nora

[Guest guest]

Thanks,

And thanks for the chuckle. LOL, my family feels the same way. Ive been at this

for 8 years now. I have never had part taken out or burned. I was good for a

year, and now this.

Nora

Re: Roll Call

My mother had half of her thyroid removed several years ago.

She went through the same ups and downs that you are talking about

after she had the surgery. And *chuckle* as a family, we all went

through it with her.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/2003 9:40:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,

sasasup@... writes:

> I'm Sara from Alabama. I'm a busy 42 year teacher, wife and mom. I decided

> to try Body for Life after years of exercising and not seeing the results I

> saw in the BFL book. I've been living the BFL lifestyle for over 3 years

> now and love what it does for my body and mind. I have changed my workouts

> to a split routine - chest, biceps, triceps one day, shoulders, back, abs

> one day and lower body the last day. I still eat 100% BFL and am a firm

> believer that a huge portion of my success lies in the fact that I eat so

> cleanly. My pictures are on our website and in my briefcase at

> http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/tatumcondo

>

> Sara

>

Hi Sara,

When I was visiting FL, Leigh showed me her copy of Muscle Media, and low and

behold there was your picture right in there with the " Nerds " .

Congratulations, that was so cool seeing your picture in there.

I am a 44 yr. old wife, mother, and psychotherapist in Cleveland. I came

across BFL when a friend shared her copy of the book (10/01). I read it and

immediately knew it was the program I needed. I had not exercised for about

15 years or more and it showed. So I am now on challenge 3...almost done

actually. My body is definitely showing improvement but it is not where I

want it yet. So I will shake it up some more starting C4 in April.

Kelley

C3W11D6

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/27/2003 11:06:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,

straybeads@... writes:

> Today was a good day and I'm feeling much better-so I think I'll be getting

> up at o'dark thirty in the morning and try to get an upper body workout in.

> Then the week won't be a total bust.

>

>

>

Hi ,

So how did it go? Have a great UBW this a.m.? Glad to hear from you.

Kelley

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/28/2003 8:52:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,

UpNorth@... writes:

> Up north is north and west of you. I'm in Traverse City, Michigan

> (i.e. tip of the pickie).

>

> I'm glad someone would love to see the photo's. I for one am not so

> enthused to see them, but I am a realist and know, or at least think

> I know what they will look like.

>

> Take care and keep up the intensity.

>

>

>

Hi ,

The furtherest north I have been in MI is Grand Rapids.

Yeah, you got to post those pictures so you can post those after pictures.

It serves as a big motivator you know! ;-)

Kelley

[Guest guest]

Howdy everyone. I'm in my third week, fifth day. I'm having a hard

time following the nutrition side of the program. The exercise side

is no problem. I had my body fat measured yesterday and I was

throughly disappointed because it was 36.2%. I was expecting 29%.

But I don't know what it was when I started but a year ago it was

29%. I've lost 10 pounds so far and a couple of inches in my thighs,

waist and chest.

[Guest guest]

Hi Kelley,

Up north is north and west of you. I'm in Traverse City, Michigan

(i.e. tip of the pickie).

I'm glad someone would love to see the photo's. I for one am not so

enthused to see them, but I am a realist and know, or at least think

I know what they will look like.

Take care and keep up the intensity.

C1W2D5

> Hi UpNorth,

>

> Glad to hear from you. Where 'up north'? I'm in Cleveland.

>

> Would love o see those photos!

>

> Kelley

[Guest guest]

Nora:

Sorry to hear that you are having physical challenges. Most of my stumbling

blocks have been my own mental roadblocks. I know it may sound over-simplified,

but I've really found that taking it one workout and one meal at a time has

helped. That, and I'm considering throwing out my scale. Too many emotions

tied to the numbers.

Have a great day! Take it in small steps.

A.

Michigan

C2,D3

[Guest guest]

and Dave:

Hope you're feeling 100% soon. Have a good (clean) weekend!

A.

[Guest guest]

> Great idea, Kelley,

>

> I'm Sara from Alabama. I'm a busy 42 year teacher, wife and mom.

Sara, back in October of 2002 I seen your before and after pictures

and then the time you had been doing the BFL program, that is one of

the things that convinced me to try BFL. I was not interested in a

diet or just some quick weight loss that I would see return along with

an additional amount of weight. I was looking for a long term program

that a person could use to change the way they looked at and the way

they lived their life. After I seen your story and a couple of other

peoples, I knew it was something I could do and something that would

work.

This is the first time I seen your new picture ... you just keep

looking better and better. Must feel good to know that when you are

in the gym or on the water that you are the one others wish they could

look like.

Thanks Sara

TwoWalks