We had a member several years ago named Jeremy. He had wonderful
success with BFL, but made a change to the free day. Instead of
having 1 free day a week, he would have 3 free meals a week.

It adds flexibility. You can go out after work if need be and have a
meal with friends, etc.

I really never did it because I needed that feeling of 1 day a week.
I needed that build-up, but I know several people that swore by it.

You could give it a try and see if it helps through the holidays.
Just be careful to not let the 3 free meals become 6 or 3 free meals
and a free day.

... Jeff--- In bodyforlifeatlanta2@yahoogroups.com, "Tina"
<missmariega@y...> wrote:
>
> Hi all, I am new to the group. I am 34, 5'10" and weigh 180. I have
> completed one challenge, but it has now been two years ago. At the
> time I only lost 12lbs, but gained a lot of muscle.
> I am having a hard time getting re-motivated to be at the gym and
> push myself! My goal is to lose 30lbs. I think the hardest thing I
> face, besides the holidays and food, is going out to eat and having
> that one or two glasses of wine.
>
> Going back to having just one free day is a huge challenge.
>
>
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>
> --- In bodyforlifeatlanta2@yahoogroups.com, Sandra Taylor
> <sandietay33@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Sounds great Jeff, I think I will take your advice.
> >
> > Jeff <jslucas1@m...> wrote: Hi Sandra. Welcome to the group!!!
> >
> > I hear ya. I started at 303 and it took well over a year to
reach
> my
> > goal weight. I stayed there for a few years. I hurt my shoulder
> > really bad and could not exercise. 2 years later I'm nearly back
> > where I started. As my doctor said, it was amazing how not being
> > able to lift weights translated in lifting the fork much more
> often :(
> >
> > So, I'm starting the journey I've walked once before and trying
to
> > remember I will continue down the path for the rest of my life.
> >
> > Something that really helped me get started the first time was a
> > piece of advice I got from someone at the gym I worked out in the
> > first time. Take the first week and start exercising. Don't
> think
> > about the food that first week. Get comfortable going to the
> gym.
> > At that point, add the food in.
> >
> > Some people need the big bang and change everything on the first
> > day. Others need to do it one piece at a time. I would not let
> the
> > transition drag out for more than a couple of weeks though.
> >
> > Best of luck, or as Anita used to say,
> >
> > 10's!
> > Jeff
> >
> > --- In bodyforlifeatlanta2@yahoogroups.com, Sandra Taylor
> > <sandietay33@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Jeff,
> > >
> > > 1) Introduce yourself.
> > > My name is Sandra I am 35 years old and weigh over 310lbs. I
> > started the BFL challenge in 1999 and lost 13 lbs went from a
size
> 26
> > to a size 15/16 in just 4 weeks. I was then put on steriods for
my
> > pneumonia and therefore gained weight. I am having trouble
getting
> > starting again.
> > >
> > > 2) Tell us your goals.
> > > My goal is to get health. I use to want to get into my Hot
> Pink
> > furry bikini but now I just want to be able to breathe without
> > suffering.
> > >
> > > 3) What's your biggest concerns?
> > > My concerns are my health. I have heart problems in my family
> and
> > I don't want to push myself. Also, they don't rightly make gym
> > equipment that support ppl my weight. What can I do to start my
> work
> > out and be consistant?
> > >
> > > 4) Any questions about getting started?
> > > Yes, Help me get started and keep going. I really need to get
> > this extra woman off my back. She is weighing me down and she
want
> > more than I can give her. I want to lose at least 150lbs so that
> > woman on my back can go away.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeff <jslucas1@m...> wrote:
> > > I've approved a lot of new member requests recently. It's
> normal
> > for
> > > this time of year with people prepping for January.
> > >
> > > I would love to hear from you.
> > >
> > > 1) Introduce yourself.
> > > 2) Tell us your goals.
> > > 3) What's your biggest concerns?
> > > 4) Any questions about getting started?
> > >
> > > Don't make me call you out :)
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