Re: Re:'s email to Ann

[Guest guest]

Marta,

I hope to be swinging the big iron in no time. (From my typing to God's

reading.). We'll see.

It has been rather quiet on the BFL front, lately. I think all our BFL brethren

may be busy recovering from their Christmas festivities and now all trying to

live out their New Year's resolutions. ...Either that or we are all too

embarrassed to tell our true tales of late.

By the way, You do know, that with a last name matching that of BFL fame, we

will regularly be looking for your glowing updates.

Thanks for your kind words, too.

Remember...

Progress, NOT Perfection!

(Via: BlackBerry)

Re:'s email to Ann

Hello , and all,

I have been in a lurking mode for a couple of years now, I am somewhat following

the program, and have done the full thing several years ago. I know what you

mean by thinking I can do things and ending up with injuries. However, I did

want to say that I really enjoy being part of BFL, and particulary find wise and

encouraging posts from you and Andy. As of the last couple of months I have not

been seeing ANY post, is it just me not getting them or are there no posts?

Anyhow, hope you will improve soon and be able to do more and more, little by

little.

Thanks for all the wisdom, and occasional chucle:-)

Marta

[Guest guest]

Charlene,

Sure! Stomach crunches on an exercise ball coupled with a low fat (as in less

than 20% of your daily caloric intake from fat) consumption.

Actually, it's the low fat food consumption that will really help, but, the

muscle " good " pain from the crunches just make one feel its working better.

There are still no proven methods for spot fat reduction, other than

liposuction, and that is dangerous beyond the value of the fat depletion.

The best option may be to use belly bands to keep the abdomen area warm and with

sufficient blood flow while exercising. But, even that option is NOT a sure

bet. ...Again, there are NO proven methods for spot fat reduction.

Oh... Unless, of course, you were already sold on one of those odd, assorted,

ab machines sold in the marketplace. If that is the case, try that and tell us

when it actually works. By the way, if the device suggests this is to be used

with proper nutrition, that won't count, as that is my answer above (without

having to buy any devices).

Happy reductions,

[Guest guest]

Hello Andy,

Thank you for replying to my post. I will continue to read the posts and do my

part to stay fit and healthy. I am glad to know that you are improving well and

I know you are making great strides to do all you can to stay fit. Best wishes

to your 50K race (WOW!!!) and please keep posting, you are such an inspiration

to many:-)

Marta

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To: bodyforlife

Sent: Fri, January 29, 2010 6:31:11 AM

Subject: Re:'s email to Ann

 

, I hope your healing goes smoothly and you can find the secret to

speeding it up.

Marta, glad you posted! It has been pretty quiet here so you aren't missing

posts. I am happy to say I feel like I have finally gotten back on track this

month. I had been doing what I could since my bulging disc but felt like I was

falling short. I started lifting twice per week Jan 1 and haven't missed the

past 4 weeks.

I also wanted to add cross-training. We have an elliptical which I don't enjoy

as much so I found a used trainer for my bike and the past 3 weeks, I have

managed 1 time per week for an hour. I must say that stationary biking on a

trainer is tough and I would highly recommend it for burning fat. Honestly, I'd

rather go out for a run. On the trainer, you don't get a break like when outside

you can coast on the bike. I go for 30 min. at a moderate speed and then do an

interval every 5 minutes and it is a good workout.

I'm also still running and have been averaging 60 miles per week which is good.

The bulging disc has become a manageable problem for me. I feel like it is over

90% healed and if it is making progress beyond that, it is very slow since it

has been harder to measure improvement for the past 6 weeks. I am thankful it is

not getting worse. I continue to do the exercises and stretches and am not in

excruciating pain. On a scale of 1 - 10, I would say it is a 1 at times which is

manageable. I am hopeful with time I can be completely pain free.

I am also doing core exercises and learning more to add. I no longer do crunches

since I have read there are bad for the back and makes sense to me. When I had

tried to do them after the injury, it was too painful. I think I could do them

now, but don't want to risk injury. Instead I am doing various types of planks

and pushups.

I'm doing better with nutrition too and getting more meals in which I feel like

is giving me the energy to do all of these workouts. I am also listening to my

body and cutting back on the running when I am just completely worn out and

tired.

I am running a 50K on Feb 13th and I feel like I am ready. I feel like I may be

getting back to where I was before the disc injury with the running.

I am still not sure what caused the bulging disc since there was not a traumatic

event, it just came on. So I am blaming sitting at work. I am doing the McKenzie

exercises which has helped heal and now counteracts anything bad that I do for

my spine.

Andy

>

> Hello , and all,

>

> I have been in a lurking mode for a couple of years now, I am somewhat

following the program, and have done the full thing several years ago. I know

what you mean by thinking I can do things and ending up with injuries. However,

I did want to say that I really enjoy being part of BFL, and particulary find

wise and encouraging posts from you and Andy. As of the last couple of months I

have not been seeing ANY post, is it just me not getting them or are there no

posts? Anyhow, hope you will improve soon and be able to do more and more,

little by little.

>

> Thanks for all the wisdom, and occasional chucle:-)

>

> Marta

[Guest guest]

I spose I better jump in here too; been ages since I've uttered a peep. :>)

I started a new workout routine on Monday............the P90X...........oy-vey,

it's gonna kill me. LOL

First show is April 24th.

Andy........ummm........ya spose those nagging injuries are caused by

us.......*gasp*.........GETTING OLD???? I suppose I should admit that is more

than likely my knee issues. :>)

Z.

Re:'s email to Ann

, I hope your healing goes smoothly and you can find the secret to

speeding it up.

Marta, glad you posted! It has been pretty quiet here so you aren't missing

posts. I am happy to say I feel like I have finally gotten back on track this

month. I had been doing what I could since my bulging disc but felt like I was

falling short. I started lifting twice per week Jan 1 and haven't missed the

past 4 weeks.

I also wanted to add cross-training. We have an elliptical which I don't enjoy

as much so I found a used trainer for my bike and the past 3 weeks, I have

managed 1 time per week for an hour. I must say that stationary biking on a

trainer is tough and I would highly recommend it for burning fat. Honestly, I'd

rather go out for a run. On the trainer, you don't get a break like when outside

you can coast on the bike. I go for 30 min. at a moderate speed and then do an

interval every 5 minutes and it is a good workout.

I'm also still running and have been averaging 60 miles per week which is

good. The bulging disc has become a manageable problem for me. I feel like it is

over 90% healed and if it is making progress beyond that, it is very slow since

it has been harder to measure improvement for the past 6 weeks. I am thankful it

is not getting worse. I continue to do the exercises and stretches and am not in

excruciating pain. On a scale of 1 - 10, I would say it is a 1 at times which is

manageable. I am hopeful with time I can be completely pain free.

I am also doing core exercises and learning more to add. I no longer do

crunches since I have read there are bad for the back and makes sense to me.

When I had tried to do them after the injury, it was too painful. I think I

could do them now, but don't want to risk injury. Instead I am doing various

types of planks and pushups.

I'm doing better with nutrition too and getting more meals in which I feel

like is giving me the energy to do all of these workouts. I am also listening to

my body and cutting back on the running when I am just completely worn out and

tired.

I am running a 50K on Feb 13th and I feel like I am ready. I feel like I may

be getting back to where I was before the disc injury with the running.

I am still not sure what caused the bulging disc since there was not a

traumatic event, it just came on. So I am blaming sitting at work. I am doing

the McKenzie exercises which has helped heal and now counteracts anything bad

that I do for my spine.

Andy

>

> Hello , and all,

>

> I have been in a lurking mode for a couple of years now, I am somewhat

following the program, and have done the full thing several years ago. I know

what you mean by thinking I can do things and ending up with injuries. However,

I did want to say that I really enjoy being part of BFL, and particulary find

wise and encouraging posts from you and Andy. As of the last couple of months I

have not been seeing ANY post, is it just me not getting them or are there no

posts? Anyhow, hope you will improve soon and be able to do more and more,

little by little.

>

> Thanks for all the wisdom, and occasional chucle:-)

>

> Marta

[Guest guest]

Geez. Let's not talk about getting old. Last weekend as I was getting ready to

go to the gym, my lower back stated hurting and eventually just gave up. I was

on the couch the ENTIRE weekend! I could not walk without holding on to

something! The pain was AWFUL!

Thanks,

Frazier

________________________________

To: bodyforlife

Sent: Sat, January 30, 2010 3:57:44 PM

Subject: Re: Re:'s email to Ann

I spose I better jump in here too; been ages since I've uttered a peep. :>)

I started a new workout routine on Monday...... ......the P90X........

....oy-vey, it's gonna kill me. LOL

First show is April 24th.

Andy........ ummm..... ...ya spose those nagging injuries are caused by

us.......*gasp* ......... GETTING OLD???? I suppose I should admit that is

more than likely my knee issues. :>)

Z.

Re:'s email to Ann

, I hope your healing goes smoothly and you can find the secret to

speeding it up.

Marta, glad you posted! It has been pretty quiet here so you aren't missing

posts. I am happy to say I feel like I have finally gotten back on track this

month. I had been doing what I could since my bulging disc but felt like I was

falling short. I started lifting twice per week Jan 1 and haven't missed the

past 4 weeks.

I also wanted to add cross-training. We have an elliptical which I don't enjoy

as much so I found a used trainer for my bike and the past 3 weeks, I have

managed 1 time per week for an hour. I must say that stationary biking on a

trainer is tough and I would highly recommend it for burning fat. Honestly, I'd

rather go out for a run. On the trainer, you don't get a break like when outside

you can coast on the bike. I go for 30 min. at a moderate speed and then do an

interval every 5 minutes and it is a good workout.

I'm also still running and have been averaging 60 miles per week which is good.

The bulging disc has become a manageable problem for me. I feel like it is over

90% healed and if it is making progress beyond that, it is very slow since it

has been harder to measure improvement for the past 6 weeks. I am thankful it is

not getting worse. I continue to do the exercises and stretches and am not in

excruciating pain. On a scale of 1 - 10, I would say it is a 1 at times which is

manageable. I am hopeful with time I can be completely pain free.

I am also doing core exercises and learning more to add. I no longer do crunches

since I have read there are bad for the back and makes sense to me. When I had

tried to do them after the injury, it was too painful. I think I could do them

now, but don't want to risk injury. Instead I am doing various types of planks

and pushups.

I'm doing better with nutrition too and getting more meals in which I feel like

is giving me the energy to do all of these workouts. I am also listening to my

body and cutting back on the running when I am just completely worn out and

tired.

I am running a 50K on Feb 13th and I feel like I am ready. I feel like I may be

getting back to where I was before the disc injury with the running.

I am still not sure what caused the bulging disc since there was not a traumatic

event, it just came on. So I am blaming sitting at work. I am doing the McKenzie

exercises which has helped heal and now counteracts anything bad that I do for

my spine.

Andy

>

> Hello , and all,

>

> I have been in a lurking mode for a couple of years now, I am somewhat

following the program, and have done the full thing several years ago. I know

what you mean by thinking I can do things and ending up with injuries. However,

I did want to say that I really enjoy being part of BFL, and particulary find

wise and encouraging posts from you and Andy. As of the last couple of months I

have not been seeing ANY post, is it just me not getting them or are there no

posts? Anyhow, hope you will improve soon and be able to do more and more,

little by little.

>

> Thanks for all the wisdom, and occasional chucle:-)

>

> Marta

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

I just sent you a note on FB. I guess it is appropriate here to ask about your

routine. Can you give a quick run-down on that? I am trying to recommit to

really do well this year. Your pictures convinced me that it is possible. While

I am pretty fit, and do workout regularly, I am not pushing myself too hard, and

running and step classes are giving me ongoing injuries. I think I will check

out the cycle classes for less impact at 24 hours fitness. What is your regular

eating like? Are you sticking to BFL guides really close?

Thanks and good luck on your upcoming competition.

Marta

________________________________

To: bodyforlife

Sent: Sat, January 30, 2010 2:57:44 PM

Subject: Re: Re:'s email to Ann

 

I spose I better jump in here too; been ages since I've uttered a peep. :>)

I started a new workout routine on Monday...... ......the P90X........

....oy-vey, it's gonna kill me. LOL

First show is April 24th.

Andy........ ummm..... ...ya spose those nagging injuries are caused by

us.......*gasp* ......... GETTING OLD???? I suppose I should admit that is more

than likely my knee issues. :>)

Z.

Re:'s email to Ann

, I hope your healing goes smoothly and you can find the secret to

speeding it up.

Marta, glad you posted! It has been pretty quiet here so you aren't missing

posts. I am happy to say I feel like I have finally gotten back on track this

month. I had been doing what I could since my bulging disc but felt like I was

falling short. I started lifting twice per week Jan 1 and haven't missed the

past 4 weeks.

I also wanted to add cross-training. We have an elliptical which I don't enjoy

as much so I found a used trainer for my bike and the past 3 weeks, I have

managed 1 time per week for an hour. I must say that stationary biking on a

trainer is tough and I would highly recommend it for burning fat. Honestly, I'd

rather go out for a run. On the trainer, you don't get a break like when outside

you can coast on the bike. I go for 30 min. at a moderate speed and then do an

interval every 5 minutes and it is a good workout.

I'm also still running and have been averaging 60 miles per week which is good.

The bulging disc has become a manageable problem for me. I feel like it is over

90% healed and if it is making progress beyond that, it is very slow since it

has been harder to measure improvement for the past 6 weeks. I am thankful it is

not getting worse. I continue to do the exercises and stretches and am not in

excruciating pain. On a scale of 1 - 10, I would say it is a 1 at times which is

manageable. I am hopeful with time I can be completely pain free.

I am also doing core exercises and learning more to add. I no longer do crunches

since I have read there are bad for the back and makes sense to me. When I had

tried to do them after the injury, it was too painful. I think I could do them

now, but don't want to risk injury. Instead I am doing various types of planks

and pushups.

I'm doing better with nutrition too and getting more meals in which I feel like

is giving me the energy to do all of these workouts. I am also listening to my

body and cutting back on the running when I am just completely worn out and

tired.

I am running a 50K on Feb 13th and I feel like I am ready. I feel like I may be

getting back to where I was before the disc injury with the running.

I am still not sure what caused the bulging disc since there was not a traumatic

event, it just came on. So I am blaming sitting at work. I am doing the McKenzie

exercises which has helped heal and now counteracts anything bad that I do for

my spine.

Andy

>

> Hello , and all,

>

> I have been in a lurking mode for a couple of years now, I am somewhat

following the program, and have done the full thing several years ago. I know

what you mean by thinking I can do things and ending up with injuries. However,

I did want to say that I really enjoy being part of BFL, and particulary find

wise and encouraging posts from you and Andy. As of the last couple of months I

have not been seeing ANY post, is it just me not getting them or are there no

posts? Anyhow, hope you will improve soon and be able to do more and more,

little by little.

>

> Thanks for all the wisdom, and occasional chucle:-)

>

> Marta