Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Okay, I'm posting this in a few places, so some of you may see it a few times. Why? Because I want to brag, and more importantly, I think this has an important message for anybody interested in BFL. WOW! How often do you think people hear their doctor say that? WOW! That's what mine said this past week. Do you have any idea how good that feels? One of the reasons that I began the BFL program was because my blood pressure and cholesterol were high, I was feeling lousy, and I had just begun taking medication to lower my BP. Yes, I wanted to look better, but I felt I was at a crossroads in terms of my health, and I needed to do something quickly. So, I started the BFL program. This past Friday, a little less than one week after completing my first challenge, I went to the doc for a checkup. He came into the room, and checked my BP. And he stood there and said: WOW! BP was 110/70. He couldn't believe it. My pressure went from a high of 170/110 to 110/70. He asked how what I've been doing differently, and I told him I was doing the BFL program. He didn't know what it was, but believe me, he does now. I'm waiting for my cholesterol reading, but I've got a good feeling I'll be pleased with that too. So, in discussing these results with a friend and attributing them to the BFL program, it was suggested to me that it's not the program, it diet and exercise, dummy! Well, at the most basic level, yes, that's true. So, why Body for Life? Some people actually think of it as being cultish. Why not just eat right and exercise on your own? Why be part of the BFL cult? Well, assuming you have made a commitment to improving your health, fitness and appearance, there are several reasons BFL may be right for you. First: the program combines strength training with cardio training. Both strength and cardio are important in having a strong, healthy body. In the past, I've spent a lot of time lifting weights. Building strength does not, in and of itself, improve your health. Your body needs the cardio work too. I've also done only cardio and dieted, resulting in getting way too thin. This program gave me the confidence to go out there and do the cardio work three times a week combined with my weight training without being overly concerned about burning up any muscle mass I've accumulated. That was a huge hurdle for me. Second: the program is manageable from a time perspective. It calls for three, 45 minute workouts and three 20 minute workouts each week. As I've written above, if you've made the commitment to improve your health, I don't see how you could expect to do much less than this and get any results. If you combine upper body and lower body weight training on the same day and do your ab work on cardio days, you could actually only have to work out 3 or 4 days per week, depending upon the week. While this may not be the optimum solution, it is still possible to do. Third: The program provides structure and guidelines to follow, but allows sufficient flexibility to keep you from becoming too bored or dependent upon a single group of exercises. I believe that structure is important to help keep you on track and to work every part of your body adequately. The program as structured prevents you from serious overtraining, which can break down your muscles and strain your immune system. Fourth: The program is centered around an eating plan that will nourish your body with adequate nutrition, and will help you avoid foods that do you harm. It is true that this takes some planning and effort, especially for beginners, but I have found that it takes very little time to adapt your habits to eating more frequently and better. The free day concept allows you to go out and have a little fun once a week without feeling you have destroyed everything you've worked for. In fact, physiologically, it is an important part of the program. Fifth: Support. When you feel like you're part of something bigger than your own private little exercise routine, it's easier to continue and motivate yourself. There are also a number of groups and forums that you can go to for encouragement and advice, as well as the EAS/BFL folks. Where would you go if you were doing your own program? So, why BFL? I think the question should be, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Bobby, Congrats on the GREAT news! Wow is right! - - - - - Holowko, CPA, CCP PO Box 444 Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-0444 - - - - - Telephone: - - - - - E-mailto:gholowko@... - - - - - Remember... Progress, NOT perfection! - - - - - _____ From: bodyforlife [mailto:bodyforlife ] On Behalf Of justbobby57 Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 12:51 PM To: bodyforlife Subject: WOW and food for thought Okay, I'm posting this in a few places, so some of you may see it a few times. Why? Because I want to brag, and more importantly, I think this has an important message for anybody interested in BFL. WOW! How often do you think people hear their doctor say that? WOW! That's what mine said this past week. Do you have any idea how good that feels? One of the reasons that I began the BFL program was because my blood pressure and cholesterol were high, I was feeling lousy, and I had just begun taking medication to lower my BP. Yes, I wanted to look better, but I felt I was at a crossroads in terms of my health, and I needed to do something quickly. So, I started the BFL program. This past Friday, a little less than one week after completing my first challenge, I went to the doc for a checkup. He came into the room, and checked my BP. And he stood there and said: WOW! BP was 110/70. He couldn't believe it. My pressure went from a high of 170/110 to 110/70. He asked how what I've been doing differently, and I told him I was doing the BFL program. He didn't know what it was, but believe me, he does now. I'm waiting for my cholesterol reading, but I've got a good feeling I'll be pleased with that too. So, in discussing these results with a friend and attributing them to the BFL program, it was suggested to me that it's not the program, it diet and exercise, dummy! Well, at the most basic level, yes, that's true. So, why Body for Life? Some people actually think of it as being cultish. Why not just eat right and exercise on your own? Why be part of the BFL cult? Well, assuming you have made a commitment to improving your health, fitness and appearance, there are several reasons BFL may be right for you. First: the program combines strength training with cardio training. Both strength and cardio are important in having a strong, healthy body. In the past, I've spent a lot of time lifting weights. Building strength does not, in and of itself, improve your health. Your body needs the cardio work too. I've also done only cardio and dieted, resulting in getting way too thin. This program gave me the confidence to go out there and do the cardio work three times a week combined with my weight training without being overly concerned about burning up any muscle mass I've accumulated. That was a huge hurdle for me. Second: the program is manageable from a time perspective. It calls for three, 45 minute workouts and three 20 minute workouts each week. As I've written above, if you've made the commitment to improve your health, I don't see how you could expect to do much less than this and get any results. If you combine upper body and lower body weight training on the same day and do your ab work on cardio days, you could actually only have to work out 3 or 4 days per week, depending upon the week. While this may not be the optimum solution, it is still possible to do. Third: The program provides structure and guidelines to follow, but allows sufficient flexibility to keep you from becoming too bored or dependent upon a single group of exercises. I believe that structure is important to help keep you on track and to work every part of your body adequately. The program as structured prevents you from serious overtraining, which can break down your muscles and strain your immune system. Fourth: The program is centered around an eating plan that will nourish your body with adequate nutrition, and will help you avoid foods that do you harm. It is true that this takes some planning and effort, especially for beginners, but I have found that it takes very little time to adapt your habits to eating more frequently and better. The free day concept allows you to go out and have a little fun once a week without feeling you have destroyed everything you've worked for. In fact, physiologically, it is an important part of the program. Fifth: Support. When you feel like you're part of something bigger than your own private little exercise routine, it's easier to continue and motivate yourself. There are also a number of groups and forums that you can go to for encouragement and advice, as well as the EAS/BFL folks. Where would you go if you were doing your own program? So, why BFL? I think the question should be, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Wow! I couldn't have said it better myself. Why BFL???? Because MOST people think they know what they need to do but they find it difficult to come up with a plan that " work " . True enough, everyone's body reacts differently to certain stimuli, but BFL is laid out for them as plain as day. Take what they have given you, and run with it. Try it, if it doesn't work, tweak it. But you will never know until you take that first step. justbobby57 wrote: Okay, I'm posting this in a few places, so some of you may see it a few times. Why? Because I want to brag, and more importantly, I think this has an important message for anybody interested in BFL. WOW! How often do you think people hear their doctor say that? WOW! That's what mine said this past week. Do you have any idea how good that feels? One of the reasons that I began the BFL program was because my blood pressure and cholesterol were high, I was feeling lousy, and I had just begun taking medication to lower my BP. Yes, I wanted to look better, but I felt I was at a crossroads in terms of my health, and I needed to do something quickly. So, I started the BFL program. This past Friday, a little less than one week after completing my first challenge, I went to the doc for a checkup. He came into the room, and checked my BP. And he stood there and said: WOW! BP was 110/70. He couldn't believe it. My pressure went from a high of 170/110 to 110/70. He asked how what I've been doing differently, and I told him I was doing the BFL program. He didn't know what it was, but believe me, he does now. I'm waiting for my cholesterol reading, but I've got a good feeling I'll be pleased with that too. So, in discussing these results with a friend and attributing them to the BFL program, it was suggested to me that it's not the program, it diet and exercise, dummy! Well, at the most basic level, yes, that's true. So, why Body for Life? Some people actually think of it as being cultish. Why not just eat right and exercise on your own? Why be part of the BFL cult? Well, assuming you have made a commitment to improving your health, fitness and appearance, there are several reasons BFL may be right for you. First: the program combines strength training with cardio training. Both strength and cardio are important in having a strong, healthy body. In the past, I've spent a lot of time lifting weights. Building strength does not, in and of itself, improve your health. Your body needs the cardio work too. I've also done only cardio and dieted, resulting in getting way too thin. This program gave me the confidence to go out there and do the cardio work three times a week combined with my weight training without being overly concerned about burning up any muscle mass I've accumulated. That was a huge hurdle for me. Second: the program is manageable from a time perspective. It calls for three, 45 minute workouts and three 20 minute workouts each week. As I've written above, if you've made the commitment to improve your health, I don't see how you could expect to do much less than this and get any results. If you combine upper body and lower body weight training on the same day and do your ab work on cardio days, you could actually only have to work out 3 or 4 days per week, depending upon the week. While this may not be the optimum solution, it is still possible to do. Third: The program provides structure and guidelines to follow, but allows sufficient flexibility to keep you from becoming too bored or dependent upon a single group of exercises. I believe that structure is important to help keep you on track and to work every part of your body adequately. The program as structured prevents you from serious overtraining, which can break down your muscles and strain your immune system. Fourth: The program is centered around an eating plan that will nourish your body with adequate nutrition, and will help you avoid foods that do you harm. It is true that this takes some planning and effort, especially for beginners, but I have found that it takes very little time to adapt your habits to eating more frequently and better. The free day concept allows you to go out and have a little fun once a week without feeling you have destroyed everything you've worked for. In fact, physiologically, it is an important part of the program. Fifth: Support. When you feel like you're part of something bigger than your own private little exercise routine, it's easier to continue and motivate yourself. There are also a number of groups and forums that you can go to for encouragement and advice, as well as the EAS/BFL folks. Where would you go if you were doing your own program? So, why BFL? I think the question should be, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Great job!!! I think I would like to also point out that BFL doesn't do itself. Your committment and dedication also deserve a huge pat on the back. Not many people can get started much less actually finish a challenge. You have to feel so great!!! I am very happy for you. Incredible job!!! Machelle > > Okay, I'm posting this in a few places, so some of you may see it a > few times. Why? Because I want to brag, and more importantly, I > think this has an important message for anybody interested in BFL. > > WOW! How often do you think people hear their doctor say that? WOW! > That's what mine said this past week. Do you have any idea how good > that feels? > > One of the reasons that I began the BFL program was because my blood > pressure and cholesterol were high, I was feeling lousy, and I had > just begun taking medication to lower my BP. Yes, I wanted to look > better, but I felt I was at a crossroads in terms of my health, and I > needed to do something quickly. So, I started the BFL program. This > past Friday, a little less than one week after completing my first > challenge, I went to the doc for a checkup. He came into the room, > and checked my BP. And he stood there and said: > > WOW! > > BP was 110/70. He couldn't believe it. My pressure went from a high > of 170/110 to 110/70. He asked how what I've been doing differently, > and I told him I was doing the BFL program. He didn't know what it > was, but believe me, he does now. I'm waiting for my cholesterol > reading, but I've got a good feeling I'll be pleased with that too. > > So, in discussing these results with a friend and attributing them to > the BFL program, it was suggested to me that it's not the program, it > diet and exercise, dummy! Well, at the most basic level, yes, that's > true. > > So, why Body for Life? Some people actually think of it as being > cultish. Why not just eat right and exercise on your own? Why be > part of the BFL cult? > > Well, assuming you have made a commitment to improving your health, > fitness and appearance, there are several reasons BFL may be right for > you. > > First: the program combines strength training with cardio training. > Both strength and cardio are important in having a strong, healthy > body. In the past, I've spent a lot of time lifting weights. Building > strength does not, in and of itself, improve your health. Your body > needs the cardio work too. I've also done only cardio and dieted, > resulting in getting way too thin. This program gave me the confidence > to go out there and do the cardio work three times a week combined > with my weight training without being overly concerned about burning > up any muscle mass I've accumulated. That was a huge hurdle for me. > > Second: the program is manageable from a time perspective. It calls > for three, 45 minute workouts and three 20 minute workouts each week. > As I've written above, if you've made the commitment to improve your > health, I don't see how you could expect to do much less than this and > get any results. If you combine upper body and lower body weight > training on the same day and do your ab work on cardio days, you could > actually only have to work out 3 or 4 days per week, depending upon > the week. While this may not be the optimum solution, it is still > possible to do. > > Third: The program provides structure and guidelines to follow, but > allows sufficient flexibility to keep you from becoming too bored or > dependent upon a single group of exercises. I believe that structure > is important to help keep you on track and to work every part of your > body adequately. The program as structured prevents you from serious > overtraining, which can break down your muscles and strain your immune > system. > > Fourth: The program is centered around an eating plan that will > nourish your body with adequate nutrition, and will help you avoid > foods that do you harm. It is true that this takes some planning and > effort, especially for beginners, but I have found that it takes very > little time to adapt your habits to eating more frequently and better. > The free day concept allows you to go out and have a little fun once a > week without feeling you have destroyed everything you've worked for. > In fact, physiologically, it is an important part of the program. > > Fifth: Support. When you feel like you're part of something bigger > than your own private little exercise routine, it's easier to continue > and motivate yourself. There are also a number of groups and forums > that you can go to for encouragement and advice, as well as the > EAS/BFL folks. Where would you go if you were doing your own program? > > So, why BFL? > > I think the question should be, why not? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Great news, bobby...........hope YOUR cholesterol goes down. After 3 years of healthy eating, my cholesterol went from 196 (when I was eating crap........cookies, cake pie, carbs up the wazoo.........) to 254 after doing things " correctly " . Good luck! I refuse to even think of taking Lipitor or anything else chemical. Z. WOW and food for thought Okay, I'm posting this in a few places, so some of you may see it a few times. Why? Because I want to brag, and more importantly, I think this has an important message for anybody interested in BFL. WOW! How often do you think people hear their doctor say that? WOW! That's what mine said this past week. Do you have any idea how good that feels? One of the reasons that I began the BFL program was because my blood pressure and cholesterol were high, I was feeling lousy, and I had just begun taking medication to lower my BP. Yes, I wanted to look better, but I felt I was at a crossroads in terms of my health, and I needed to do something quickly. So, I started the BFL program. This past Friday, a little less than one week after completing my first challenge, I went to the doc for a checkup. He came into the room, and checked my BP. And he stood there and said: WOW! BP was 110/70. He couldn't believe it. My pressure went from a high of 170/110 to 110/70. He asked how what I've been doing differently, and I told him I was doing the BFL program. He didn't know what it was, but believe me, he does now. I'm waiting for my cholesterol reading, but I've got a good feeling I'll be pleased with that too. So, in discussing these results with a friend and attributing them to the BFL program, it was suggested to me that it's not the program, it diet and exercise, dummy! Well, at the most basic level, yes, that's true. So, why Body for Life? Some people actually think of it as being cultish. Why not just eat right and exercise on your own? Why be part of the BFL cult? Well, assuming you have made a commitment to improving your health, fitness and appearance, there are several reasons BFL may be right for you. First: the program combines strength training with cardio training. Both strength and cardio are important in having a strong, healthy body. In the past, I've spent a lot of time lifting weights. Building strength does not, in and of itself, improve your health. Your body needs the cardio work too. I've also done only cardio and dieted, resulting in getting way too thin. This program gave me the confidence to go out there and do the cardio work three times a week combined with my weight training without being overly concerned about burning up any muscle mass I've accumulated. That was a huge hurdle for me. Second: the program is manageable from a time perspective. It calls for three, 45 minute workouts and three 20 minute workouts each week. As I've written above, if you've made the commitment to improve your health, I don't see how you could expect to do much less than this and get any results. If you combine upper body and lower body weight training on the same day and do your ab work on cardio days, you could actually only have to work out 3 or 4 days per week, depending upon the week. While this may not be the optimum solution, it is still possible to do. Third: The program provides structure and guidelines to follow, but allows sufficient flexibility to keep you from becoming too bored or dependent upon a single group of exercises. I believe that structure is important to help keep you on track and to work every part of your body adequately. The program as structured prevents you from serious overtraining, which can break down your muscles and strain your immune system. Fourth: The program is centered around an eating plan that will nourish your body with adequate nutrition, and will help you avoid foods that do you harm. It is true that this takes some planning and effort, especially for beginners, but I have found that it takes very little time to adapt your habits to eating more frequently and better. The free day concept allows you to go out and have a little fun once a week without feeling you have destroyed everything you've worked for. In fact, physiologically, it is an important part of the program. Fifth: Support. When you feel like you're part of something bigger than your own private little exercise routine, it's easier to continue and motivate yourself. There are also a number of groups and forums that you can go to for encouragement and advice, as well as the EAS/BFL folks. Where would you go if you were doing your own program? So, why BFL? I think the question should be, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thanks to all for your comments and support. To me, it's all about that - why am I doing this question. Once you find the right why, it is much easier to stay with it. ly, I've gotten to a point where I dodn't even want to say I'm sticking with it...it's just what I do. I don't feel like I'm sacrificing anything to live this way. > > > > Okay, I'm posting this in a few places, so some of you may see it a > > few times. Why? Because I want to brag, and more importantly, I > > think this has an important message for anybody interested in BFL. > > > > WOW! How often do you think people hear their doctor say that? > WOW! > > That's what mine said this past week. Do you have any idea how > good > > that feels? > > > > One of the reasons that I began the BFL program was because my > blood > > pressure and cholesterol were high, I was feeling lousy, and I had > > just begun taking medication to lower my BP. Yes, I wanted to look > > better, but I felt I was at a crossroads in terms of my health, > and I > > needed to do something quickly. So, I started the BFL program. > This > > past Friday, a little less than one week after completing my first > > challenge, I went to the doc for a checkup. He came into the room, > > and checked my BP. And he stood there and said: > > > > WOW! > > > > BP was 110/70. He couldn't believe it. My pressure went from a > high > > of 170/110 to 110/70. He asked how what I've been doing > differently, > > and I told him I was doing the BFL program. He didn't know what it > > was, but believe me, he does now. I'm waiting for my cholesterol > > reading, but I've got a good feeling I'll be pleased with that too. > > > > So, in discussing these results with a friend and attributing them > to > > the BFL program, it was suggested to me that it's not the program, > it > > diet and exercise, dummy! Well, at the most basic level, yes, > that's > > true. > > > > So, why Body for Life? Some people actually think of it as being > > cultish. Why not just eat right and exercise on your own? Why be > > part of the BFL cult? > > > > Well, assuming you have made a commitment to improving your health, > > fitness and appearance, there are several reasons BFL may be right > for > > you. > > > > First: the program combines strength training with cardio > training. > > Both strength and cardio are important in having a strong, healthy > > body. In the past, I've spent a lot of time lifting weights. > Building > > strength does not, in and of itself, improve your health. Your > body > > needs the cardio work too. I've also done only cardio and dieted, > > resulting in getting way too thin. This program gave me the > confidence > > to go out there and do the cardio work three times a week combined > > with my weight training without being overly concerned about > burning > > up any muscle mass I've accumulated. That was a huge hurdle for me. > > > > Second: the program is manageable from a time perspective. It > calls > > for three, 45 minute workouts and three 20 minute workouts each > week. > > As I've written above, if you've made the commitment to improve > your > > health, I don't see how you could expect to do much less than this > and > > get any results. If you combine upper body and lower body weight > > training on the same day and do your ab work on cardio days, you > could > > actually only have to work out 3 or 4 days per week, depending upon > > the week. While this may not be the optimum solution, it is still > > possible to do. > > > > Third: The program provides structure and guidelines to follow, but > > allows sufficient flexibility to keep you from becoming too bored > or > > dependent upon a single group of exercises. I believe that > structure > > is important to help keep you on track and to work every part of > your > > body adequately. The program as structured prevents you from > serious > > overtraining, which can break down your muscles and strain your > immune > > system. > > > > Fourth: The program is centered around an eating plan that will > > nourish your body with adequate nutrition, and will help you avoid > > foods that do you harm. It is true that this takes some planning > and > > effort, especially for beginners, but I have found that it takes > very > > little time to adapt your habits to eating more frequently and > better. > > The free day concept allows you to go out and have a little fun > once a > > week without feeling you have destroyed everything you've worked > for. > > In fact, physiologically, it is an important part of the program. > > > > Fifth: Support. When you feel like you're part of something > bigger > > than your own private little exercise routine, it's easier to > continue > > and motivate yourself. There are also a number of groups and > forums > > that you can go to for encouragement and advice, as well as the > > EAS/BFL folks. Where would you go if you were doing your own > program? > > > > So, why BFL? > > > > I think the question should be, why not? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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