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<< , The Gold is ideal for me at this stage >>

Welcome Carol!! Thanks for the info on Tae Bo Gold. I wasn't sure if my

message went through since no one answered. Egroups and/or AOL has been

eating my mail lately. The company my mom works for is moving to Mexico so

in two weeks she will be out of a job and wants to start Tae Bo. She has

borrowed my Instructional tape and I thought maybe Tae Bo Gold would be

better for her. She's 53. She's not overweight but wants to tone and get in

shape. Thanks again for the info.

who also lives in Texas :-)

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Carol,

Welcome to thr group. I just moved out of Texas <sob> because my new husband

is in the military. We now live in Generic Town USA (aka Woodbridge, VA).

Are you using just Taebo Gold or are you adding in some other basic

tapes? Be sure to put some variety in before you get bored!!!

Yeah another Texan!!!!!

<< Hi everyone! My name is Carol and have been reading for a

month now.

I have noticed this list is different and I am thankful for that.

Live in Texas...and 50 something. I got so bored with other

tapes and walking and when I first saw the infomercial knew

it was something I could do " forever " . The plan was to rent

tapes till the Gold came out.

, The Gold is ideal for me at this stage. It is mostly

leg and butt work and it does ache(good). says take

it easy and keep coming back. In 3 days my legs started

to look so toned DH was calling me a wigglebutt again.<G>

Look forward to meeting the man () in person. Yes, basic is

tougher(faster). The key is to have fun. The point is,I smile

all the time after workouts Because I am hooked. carol

>>

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Carol,

Welcome to the group! How long have you been doing Tae-Bo and do you

have any other tapes besides Gold? Which ones are your favorites?

Congratulations on the muscle toning! I look forward to hearing from

you again.

Ann Marie

> Hi everyone! My name is Carol and have been reading for a

> month now.

> I have noticed this list is different and I am thankful for that.

> Live in Texas...and 50 something. I got so bored with other

> tapes and walking and when I first saw the infomercial knew

> it was something I could do " forever " . The plan was to rent

> tapes till the Gold came out.

>

> , The Gold is ideal for me at this stage. It is mostly

> leg and butt work and it does ache(good). says take

> it easy and keep coming back. In 3 days my legs started

> to look so toned DH was calling me a wigglebutt again.<G>

>

> Look forward to meeting the man () in person. Yes, basic is

> tougher(faster). The key is to have fun. The point is,I smile

> all the time after workouts Because I am hooked. carol

[Guest guest]

> Hi everyone! My name is Carol and have been reading for a

> month now.

> I have noticed this list is different and I am thankful for that.

> Live in Texas...and 50 something. I got so bored with other

> tapes and walking and when I first saw the infomercial knew

> it was something I could do " forever " .

Welcome to the list Carol!! It is nice to have you with us!

[Guest guest]

>

The point is,I smile

> all the time after workouts Because I am hooked.

Welcome, Carol! I'm glad to see you delurk. You certainly have the

taebo spirit.

Elena

[Guest guest]

Welcome Carol !!!!!!!

Sandie, Tae and Bo !!!!!!!

--- Carol Ridens wrote:

> Hi everyone! My name is Carol and have been reading

> for a

> month now.

> I have noticed this list is different and I am

> thankful for that.

> Live in Texas...and 50 something. I got so bored

> with other

> tapes and walking and when I first saw the

> infomercial knew

> it was something I could do " forever " . The plan was

> to rent

> tapes till the Gold came out.

>

> , The Gold is ideal for me at this stage. It

> is mostly

> leg and butt work and it does ache(good).

> says take

> it easy and keep coming back. In 3 days my legs

> started

> to look so toned DH was calling me a wigglebutt

> again.<G>

>

> Look forward to meeting the man () in person.

> Yes, basic is

> tougher(faster). The key is to have fun. The point

> is,I smile

> all the time after workouts Because I am hooked.

> carol

>

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In a message dated 1/17/2001 9:57:06 AM Eastern Standard Time,

ann.marie.kleiber@... writes:

<<

Hey - that's the week of our wedding anniversary! Maybe that'll be a

little extra incentive to get hubby to agree with the trip!

>>

Great idea, Ann Marie! It would make for a very special anniversary.

Elena, who loved celebrating her 40th birthday in LA with her taebo friends

[Guest guest]

> Look forward to meeting the man () in person. Yes, basic is

> tougher(faster). The key is to have fun. The point is,I smile

> all the time after workouts Because I am hooked. carol

Carol,

Welcome to the group It sounds like you've come to the right

place! That's awesome that you are enjoying your workouts so much,

that is definitely the key to sticking with it! Yes, this list is

different from other lists! Everyone here is so supportive and we

never get bored talking about anything and everything that has to do

with Tae-Bo (and even some other stuff every now and then....LOL)!

We are plannning a big Tae-Bo Convention in LA at 's studio this

summer (I think it's the 3rd week of August tentatively) and we'd

love you to be there, too! It's gonna be lots of fun!

[Guest guest]

> We are plannning a big Tae-Bo Convention in LA at 's studio

this > summer (I think it's the 3rd week of August tentatively

Hey - that's the week of our wedding anniversary! Maybe that'll be a

little extra incentive to get hubby to agree with the trip!

Ann Marie

[Guest guest]

> Hey - that's the week of our wedding anniversary! Maybe that'll be

a

> little extra incentive to get hubby to agree with the trip!

Wow, that would be a GREAT anniversary present, wouldn't it?

[Guest guest]

Wow Elena! What a special birthday gift for a special birthday year!

> In a message dated 1/17/2001 9:57:06 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> ann.marie.kleiber@w... writes:

>

> <<

> Hey - that's the week of our wedding anniversary! Maybe that'll

be a

> little extra incentive to get hubby to agree with the trip!

> >>

>

> Great idea, Ann Marie! It would make for a very special

anniversary.

>

> Elena, who loved celebrating her 40th birthday in LA with her taebo

friends

[Guest guest]

Hi Kelley and welcome!

> What size weights should I begin with for my first >

few workouts?

You can start light and work your way up. I'm just

starting my 3rd challenge and when I change my

exercises every four weeks I still need to do some

fine tuning to figure out my weights.

> What can help me get the six meals in

> each day? Do you use protein shakes other than the

> one recommended by BFL?

Shakes are pretty convenient if you find eating six

whole food meals a day burdensome. I sometimes use

Myoplex and sometimes use protein powder (Optimum

Nutrition 100% Whey chocolate) mixed with a portion of

fruit or yogurt.

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Thanks so much for your support and responses. They really are helpfu!

In a message dated 10/13/01 11:01:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

phillip_millman@... writes:

<< 1) Forget about weight. Unimportant. Concentrate rather on your Body Fat

%.

I'd be a very happy man if my weight stayed the same but my bf was under 12

%.

******Do I have to have the measuring instrument? Can I measure body fat a

different way?

2) Start light and work your way up. The book has some good ideas where to

start.

*******I have been listening to the CD in the car (3Xs thru). It doesn't

mention where to start...but I will start with the lightest and work up.

3) Write down your goals!!! they help you focus.

*******I have run copies of the BFL journal pages and will complete the pages

for this week today. I also ean xerox copies of the exercises to take with

me ...on my clipboard for the gym tomorrow! I'm telling you folks, I am a

real green horn here!

4) Read the book!!

*******Always good!

5) Plan your meals like your workouts. It gets easier with time to eat six

times. Protien shakes are not necessary for a successful BFLer they just

make

life more convient. Use the one you like but make sure it is balanced

between

protiens and carbs. >>

*******What is considered a balance? 2 Pros to 1 carb...3:1...1:1??? I happen

to like Protein Power Shake which uses Stevia, a natural sweetener, rate than

aspartame which has negative health effects. Also, I like Tahititian Noni

Complete Protein Shakes which are sweetened with Splenda.

Kelley

[Guest guest]

The two easy ways to measure BF are calipers and impedance. I bought a Tanita scale some time ago and it is horribly inaccurate (about twice the calpierr measurement) so I definitely would not recommend these. More recently, I bought a set of FatTrack II calipers from www.bodytrends.com. These are excellent and closely agreed with the measurements taken by my trainer. They take a little practice to get consistent results, but are a very good way to track your progress. You can check your scale weight also, but if you do this in conjunction with BF measurements, you'll get a more accurate idea of how you are progressing because you can calculate your lean body mass and actual fat weight.

As far as weights are concerned, start with one that will allow you to do your desired number of reps (10-15). It is a good idea to warm up with a lighter set first. Then increase the weight to a point that has you failing to complete the last 2-3 reps. If you train with a trainer or a friend/SO you can have them help you on the last few reps.

Setting monthly goals is a great idea. This breaks your main goals down to more manageable pieces and prevents you getting demoralized when it doesn't happen overnight.

Eating right is key - as is drinking a LOT of water. When I started, I gave up diet sodas (I used to drink 6-8 cans per day) and now ONLY drink water. You'll spend a lot of time in the restroom, but you'll see better results for it. Your urine should have relatively little color if you are drinking enough.

I use Myoplex Lite to help me get 6 meals a day (mid-am and mid-pm) plus a Designer Protein bar in the late evening. My current diet is around 50% carbs, 40% protein and 10% fat, although the latter may be on the low side for some.

Hope this helps.

Francis

----- Original Message ----- ******Do I have to have the measuring instrument? Can I measure body fat a different way?*******I have been listening to the CD in the car (3Xs thru). It doesn't mention where to start...but I will start with the lightest and work up.*******I have run copies of the BFL journal pages and will complete the pages for this week today. I also ean xerox copies of the exercises to take with me ...on my clipboard for the gym tomorrow! I'm telling you folks, I am a real green horn here!*******What is considered a balance? 2 Pros to 1 carb...3:1...1:1??? I happen to like Protein Power Shake which uses Stevia, a natural sweetener, rate than aspartame which has negative health effects. Also, I like Tahititian Noni Complete Protein Shakes which are sweetened with Splenda.Kelley

[Guest guest]

Kelley,

Hi and welcome! Today is Day 1 for you!! Congratulations on making

the decision to lead a healthier, fitter lifestyle.

The first week will be a lot of adjustment, and you will feel *very*

sore but it will improve, so just try to get some extra rest. Your

weights are totally individual - your level 10 may come at a much

lighter (or heavier) weight than mine or someone else's. Just adjust

up or down until you reach the perceived levels as outlined on the

BFL book.

Also, many people do not see results until week 6, or even later! Be

patient, things are happeneing, but they sometimes don't show up

until quite late in the 12 week cycle. A good reference to read is

the Hussman site (http://www.hussman/com/eas) which details why the

BFL program works.

Feel free to ask any questions you might have. There are a ton of

really great, supportive people on this site. You have come to the

right place.

Jen B.

C5W3D1

[Guest guest]

Hi Sal and ,

I hope that you'll reach your goals! This is my first challenge too.

I don't know of any other list with foods than the one in the book...

maybe someone else does? I'd like to know that too....

Good luck! and welcome!

milla, sweden

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sal & ! What a great thing to do together as a couple!!

Most of the stories I read from couples who do the program together

say that they are closer and have a stronger relationship afterward.

The support for each other is really priceless.

As far as authorized foods go, the book only lists a very brief

summary of foods - it is not in any way limited to only those foods!

You can definitely have a trimmed pork loin chop - I use those about

once a month as variety from chickenchickenchicken. LOL

Just stick to lean cuts of meat, make certain to include veggies on

at *least* two meals per day, try to keep your carbs from clean

unprocessed sources (that means lean toward potato, oatmeal, brown

rice, etc. and don't eat bread products at every meal). Fruits all

count as a carb portion and are very portable, so are convenient for

lots of people.

Otherwise, most veteran BFLers will tell you that they spend one day

per week cooking up a bunch of food in advance. I know I do. I mix

up tuna with non-fat mayo, pickles, etc. to have tuna salad during

the week. I cook up chicken breasts, pre-package cottage cheese,

cook a big pot of brown rice, etc. These are all ways that you can

make the program easier to follow.

Hope that helps, and good luck to both of you. Keep us posted on

your progress!

Jen B.

C5W3D1

> Hi Gang

>

> My wife and I have Started BFL Today. We have

> been preparing for two weeks. Got all our exercise

> equipment together and emptied the kitchen cabinets.

>

> I was looking for some help on the Approved Foods. I

> have the very small list which was in the book. Does

> anyone know of an expanded list. For example we were

> looking for Pork on the protien list? I cannot believe

> you can't have a nice grilled boneless/fat trimmed

> pork chop? If that is the case fine but I am looking

> for as much variety as we can get.

>

> We did our first workout together this morning, We are

> off to a great start.

>

> I look forward to the support the people on this list

> can provide.

>

> Sal

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Jen

Thanks for your kind response. and I thought

we could use " Common Sense " when choosing foods. I

just wanted to see what everyone else was thought. We

have been migrating to the program over the past few

weeks and we are trying to come up with a variety of

meal plans to keep it interesting. We also get tired

of chickenchickenchicken.

Today was official day 1. We have been planning

as much as possible to eliminate the chance of

slipping off track.

Regarding the two of us doing it together, I

think it is a great thing. We both need the little

boost from each other help keep each other on track.

We decided to do it this way because over the last 5

years I have joined a gym twice but quit because I

choose to never find the time. This way we make time

together and it actually is a nice quiet time for the

two of us (Without the kids at 5:30am)

Thanks again

Sal

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[Guest guest]

Hey Philosophizin' Dumbell Wrangler

Thanks for the reply. The Kosher part is exactly

what I thought when I reviewed the list. I also

thought it was a base list for starters. I just don't

want to expand it too far. (Like my waist)

Actually I think we will be quite successful. We

have been so busy the past few years, buying a house,

having our two girls ( 4/ 2) that we

forgot to take care of ourselves. Now as the girls are

getting older we feel it is very important to teach

them (By Example) the way to a healthy and fit life.

In just my first day reading the responses on

this list, I am glad to be here you all have been very

helpful so far and we hope to do the same for others

as we become more experienced at this.

Thanks again

Sal

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[Guest guest]

, Sal, Milla, Bri:

Unfortunately, there really is no other list than the one in the book, but

it's not the list that matters, it's the principle behind the list. One

portion carbs and one portion protein do a meal make. Green veggies are, for

the most part free. Stick to lean meats, poultry and fish (fish can be

fattier) and unrefined carbs. White bread is a no-no. Whole wheat is better.

A rustic multi-grain, seed-filled whole wheat is as good as you're going to

get on the breads.

Remember, a portion is the size of your fist or your palm. I use the

thickness and width of my hand from my wrist to the place where my fingers

start, to figure out my protein portion, and I use the volume of my fist to

determine my carbs.

Learn to love chicken breast.

Beef or turkey jerky makes a great snack, if you can stand the salt.

Search the group archive using the word " recipe " and you might find some

interesting eats.

Good luck on your journey.

Les (The Professor)

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>From: milla_rally@...

>Reply-To: bodyforlife

>To: bodyforlife

>Subject: Re: New Member

>Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 17:06:19 -0000

>

>Hi Sal and ,

>

>I hope that you'll reach your goals! This is my first challenge too.

>

>I don't know of any other list with foods than the one in the book...

>maybe someone else does? I'd like to know that too....

>

>Good luck! and welcome!

>milla, sweden

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[Guest guest]

Phil

We live in Eau CLaire, WI. I am originally from NY,

and my wife from Oregon. We have lived hear for the

past 6 years. I came here for a job and I think we

have decided to stay.

Regards

Sal

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[Guest guest]

hi guys! I won't repeat what everyone else has already said so -

congrats on your decision to do BFL!!!

BTW...I'm severly jealous because my dh won't do BFL with me :-( Oh

well...I'm over it )

~jaimee

C1W11D1

--- " Jen B. " wrote:

> Welcome Sal & ! What a great thing to do together as a couple!!

>

> Most of the stories I read from couples who do the program together

> say that they are closer and have a stronger relationship afterward.

>

> The support for each other is really priceless.

>

> As far as authorized foods go, the book only lists a very brief

> summary of foods - it is not in any way limited to only those foods!

>

> You can definitely have a trimmed pork loin chop - I use those about

> once a month as variety from chickenchickenchicken. LOL

>

> Just stick to lean cuts of meat, make certain to include veggies on

> at *least* two meals per day, try to keep your carbs from clean

> unprocessed sources (that means lean toward potato, oatmeal, brown

> rice, etc. and don't eat bread products at every meal). Fruits all

> count as a carb portion and are very portable, so are convenient for

> lots of people.

>

> Otherwise, most veteran BFLers will tell you that they spend one day

> per week cooking up a bunch of food in advance. I know I do. I mix

> up tuna with non-fat mayo, pickles, etc. to have tuna salad during

> the week. I cook up chicken breasts, pre-package cottage cheese,

> cook a big pot of brown rice, etc. These are all ways that you can

> make the program easier to follow.

>

> Hope that helps, and good luck to both of you. Keep us posted on

> your progress!

>

> Jen B.

> C5W3D1

>

>

> > Hi Gang

> >

> > My wife and I have Started BFL Today. We have

> > been preparing for two weeks. Got all our exercise

> > equipment together and emptied the kitchen cabinets.

> >

> > I was looking for some help on the Approved Foods. I

> > have the very small list which was in the book. Does

> > anyone know of an expanded list. For example we were

> > looking for Pork on the protien list? I cannot believe

> > you can't have a nice grilled boneless/fat trimmed

> > pork chop? If that is the case fine but I am looking

> > for as much variety as we can get.

> >

> > We did our first workout together this morning, We are

> > off to a great start.

> >

> > I look forward to the support the people on this list

> > can provide.

> >

> > Sal

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Sal and welcome to the group!

Someone posted this link a while back and I've managed to keep it

bookmarked. It's an article on lean cuts of meat. I would consider

them authorized (according to the article). I really like pork

tenderloin!

http://musclemedia.com/magazine/v82/v82_beyondplainchicken.asp

Also, here's a recipe I use for pork tenderloin:

http://porkrecipe.com/az/burgundyporktenderloin.asp

Mostly everything else I stick to the list.

April

Wichita, KS

C2W4

<snip>

> Hi Gang

>

> Does

> anyone know of an expanded list. For example we were

> looking for Pork on the protien list?

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Sal and ! My wife and I just finished our second challenge,

it has been great!!!

>

> Welcome, Sal and !

> How neat that you are doing the challenge together! I think that is

> wonderful and I bet you will be very successful having support right with

> you all the time. I personally do have pork probably once a

> week. I choose

> a lean piece and I personally think it is a fine choice! Good

> luck to you

> and .

>

> :-)

> Cristi

[Guest guest]

> Now as the girls are

getting older we feel it is very important to teach

them (By Example) the way to a healthy and fit life.

Sal -

Right on! Setting a positive example for my kids (3 and 5 years old) was one

of my major reasons for beginning BFL.

Here's to helping to create another generation of people committed to living

happier, healthier lives.

C1W11D1