Hey, thanks for the advice about the Palm software. In regards to lifting 3 sets of 12, do you increase weight each time. There are lots of different styles of...
Re: Trainers' opinions I'm no personal trainer, but it's my understanding that two basic formulas are followed by most weight-lifters. 1) Three sets of 6-8...
As I understand it, the set range is about psychology- muscleheads (ie: workout buff exercise kinesiology types) figured out the quickest, most efficient way...
There's a number of theories on this. Arthur Jones (inventor of Nautilus equipment) suggested that maximum muscle development could be achieved through 1...
Hi Dan and everyone, I am following the program to the letter and am in week 5. I'm very happy with the results so far. But I have 2 questions: 1) Does...
I've heard that abs are different and can be worked everyday. I work my abs on both my lifting days - not currently doing bfl.. I lift Mondays and Thursdays.....
I just looked at a nice muscle/exercise reference and all they listed was double or single calf raises for dumbells. http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html ...
Abs are hit quite strongly in any exercise that needs torso stabilisation, like squats, tricep pressdowns etc, so they get a lot of work during your non-ab...
Wow, thanks everyone for the great tips. Dan, I've printed your email so I will remember this stuff. ARe you a personal trainer? Please share more about the...
Try this link for Donkeys: http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Gastrocnemius/WTDonkeyCalfRaise.html This one is a link to how to do Swiss ball crunches - You...
G'day all, Was wondering if anybody has some good recipes for EGGLESS morning breakfast recipes. I don't eat meat, eggs or fish, but I can drink soya-milk and...
Hi All - Although I have not posted in a while, I have been here daily, checking out all your valuable input. Today is week 6 so I decided to get on the scale...
Hey rhonda - Muscle is much heavier than fat BY VOLUME. If you're the same weight, but your clothes are looser - SWEET! You've just changed your body...
Hey Rhonda, When I first started following BFL I lost weight, however, after 6 or 8 weeks the scale started to rise and actually went over my beginning weight....
Rhonda, After completing the entire 12 weeks of BFL, I think I lost 5 pounds total. I did notice alot of changes in the way that my body looked and felt, plus...
Oatmeal with protein powder is the breakfast of champions in my book. Also, have you tried egg replacement products. Some folks really like them. I don't know...
Richard, I was wondering, if a BFL recipe calls for "protein powder", is it ok to use the Myoplex powder, or am I supposed to use just a pure protein powder?...
Myoplex has a balence of carbs to proteins. If you add oatmeal (carb) the meal will become carb heavy. I get an inexpensive whey protein powder and add that...
Here is a good tofu dish for breakfast. I add it to eggs, but you don't have to... 1 lb extra firm tofu (frozen and then pressed to remove any water)\ 1/3 cup...
Hi Ive just started the Body for Life program, and found this group in looking for Vegetarian options for the meals. I have turned into a junk food vegetarian...
Hello, fellow veg-heads. I'm new to the forum and about to start my 12-week program. My question (for anyone and everyone who cares to answer it) is how to...
Sounds like you have it all figured out. I guess the first time or two, I might have gone a bit crazy, but pretty quickly I realized that the crazier I went,...
Take your free day and enjoy it :-) During my first challenge it wasmy sanity :-)...now in C3 my free day consists of NOT eating 6x's a day and drinking lots...
Hey Redd... I know what you mean. I'm torn between pigging out on everything in sight (I am a popcorn freak), and not losing my gains. The big advantages to an...
Yep, I agree with Dan. I don't feel so great after pigging out on my free day. I usually pay big time the day after so I reserve my free days for a few ...
Hi Cathie, Can't work out with ya cause I hail from the Bronx. But my meal plan consists of the following: Meal 1: (Post-Workout meal): Veg sausage by...
