Re: Finished Challenge II and a Question

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on finishing C2 Fred! Good for you on trying to do

what you could while feeling under the weather. Glutamine will

definitely help you out with improved immune function. It's best to

get it powdered form, not pills. Cheaper by far, plus easier to get

in the recommended amount. I take 10-15g per day in my shakes. One

scoop is usually about 5 grams. I use EAS or Labrada brands, depend

on which one is on sale at the time.

You should definitely take some time off between challenges... that

is, I recommend a week off from the gym, not your nutrition

program. Some light workouts would be fine, but that one week off

of the weights will actually benefit you when you come back for C3.

I have heard so many stories about people who don't take any time

off, then when they finally do, they are amazed at the gains they

make when they get back into the gym. So yes, take a week off of

workouts, but watch the nutrition intake! And feel better soon!

Jen B.

> Hi,

> I came down with a very bad cold last Sunday, and it was rather

> unfortunate because this past week was the 12th week of my second

> BFL Challenge. It was all I could do to get the workouts in...

> especially Monday's lower-body workout.. My head was just banging

> like a gong throughout that workout. I just couldn't see myself

> putting a fork into my last week... and postponing it till next

> week, or ending the Challenge a week early. Somehow, I managed to

> get through it as tough as it was. I only have tomorrow's cardio

> workout (Day 83) and it will be time for my " after " photo, and

> measurements.

>

> So, the good news is I survived week 12, lost some weight, and

made

> some progress. The bad news is I feel really run down, tired, and

> my motivation is really being tested. My question is: Will L-

> Glutamine supplements help me feel better? I was advised by the

> fitness chief on eDiets that it would help. Perhaps I should take

a

> week off between Challenges? Perhaps there is another supplement

I

> can consider?

>

> Lastly, I'd like to thank everyone for their posts and

encouragment

> these past twelve weeks. I certainly learned alot, and I found

alot

> of motivation, and energy from everone's input.

>

> --Fred

[Guest guest]

Hi Jen,

Thanks so much for your response. It really meant alot! I just

ordered a powdered form of EAS Glutamine supplement and it should

arrive in time for my next Challenge starting a week from Monday.

I just learned about another product called Betagen. It seems that

this product has Creatine, L-Glutamine, HMB, CLA all mixed together

in one product.. Perhaps it would be better to have one product

with all of these rather than buying each of those separately? I

already have a container of Creatine, and now I will also have the L-

Glutamine also..

Oh yes.. another question. I noticed that in Cottage Cheese, I see

something called Glutamic Acid on the nutrition label. Is this the

same thing as L-Glutamine?

Thanks Again,

--Fred

> > Hi,

> > I came down with a very bad cold last Sunday, and it was rather

> > unfortunate because this past week was the 12th week of my

second

> > BFL Challenge. It was all I could do to get the workouts in...

> > especially Monday's lower-body workout.. My head was just

banging

> > like a gong throughout that workout. I just couldn't see myself

> > putting a fork into my last week... and postponing it till next

> > week, or ending the Challenge a week early. Somehow, I managed

to

> > get through it as tough as it was. I only have tomorrow's cardio

> > workout (Day 83) and it will be time for my " after " photo, and

> > measurements.

> >

> > So, the good news is I survived week 12, lost some weight, and

> made

> > some progress. The bad news is I feel really run down, tired,

and

> > my motivation is really being tested. My question is: Will L-

> > Glutamine supplements help me feel better? I was advised by the

> > fitness chief on eDiets that it would help. Perhaps I should

take

> a

> > week off between Challenges? Perhaps there is another

supplement

> I

> > can consider?

> >

> > Lastly, I'd like to thank everyone for their posts and

> encouragment

> > these past twelve weeks. I certainly learned alot, and I found

> alot

> > of motivation, and energy from everone's input.

> >

> > --Fred

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/10/2004 5:10:24 AM Eastern Standard Time,

saxophonic_bliss@... writes:

Perhaps I should take a

week off between Challenges?

Taking a week off between challenges is also part of the " program. " The

wisdom here is that you have worked very hard and need a week to regroup and

rest

and recover. When you start your new 12 week challenge at the end of your

week of rest, you will find renewed energy and greater focus. Sounds like you

are planning to skip this very important part of the program. I suggest you

take the week off.

Kelley

[Guest guest]

Amen! Just don't use it as an excuse to take a week from proper

nutrition. The mentality that you must take a break from healthy

eating means you have not successfully made a lifestyle change. There

is nothing wrong with that - it takes time for all of us, but the

goal should be to eventually enjoy what you eat every day so you can

truly live and enjoy it, for life. I know too many people who " take a

break " from nutrition. While the damage they do in one week is not

tremendous, it is not the physical damage that I am concerned with.

Psychologically, they lose their motivation and drive. They lose

the " taste " of healthy foods and revert to the cravings for salt,

sugars, and fats. When it is time to begin a new program, they

struggle with re-creating the momentum and one week turns into two,

then three .. and so on. They end up doing several challenges a year

just to revert back to the original success they lost from slipping

back into bad habits.

Always focus on progress! While your body is taking much needed rest,

supply it with healthy, live-giving nutrients to amplify the recovery

during the week - don't turn it into regression through fueling your

body with junk.

Likness

> In a message dated 1/10/2004 5:10:24 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> saxophonic_bliss@y... writes:

> Perhaps I should take a

> week off between Challenges?

>

> Taking a week off between challenges is also part of

the " program. " The

> wisdom here is that you have worked very hard and need a week to

regroup and rest

> and recover. When you start your new 12 week challenge at the end

of your