Hi all DH and I just spent some time planning our workouts for this week. A question - let's say I plan the following lower body workout for this week - leg...
Next time you would repeat the same workout and increase the weights. The book recommends changing your workout (the exercises and the order) every 4 weeks....
You know its funny, the more it hurts is right! Everytime I eat something thats a little suspicious boy do I feel it later. I was so sick after eating the...
I really think it is about crossing the Crossing the Abyss that Bill Phillips talks about in his book. It truly has to be a mind set. I can tell you I have...
I have been having troubles with joint pain when lifting heavy. I am currently wearing elbow braces which helps but my problem is I need to lift the heavy...
I am also 39 and need to lose 40 pounds! I like your goal of 40 pounds lost by age 40 :) Michele T On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 06:18:25 -0000 "Christy Miller"...
I followed the book to a "T" for the first 36 weeks and only ate meals out of the Eating For Life book. I didn't start looking at calories and zig zaging...
Marion, Thanks for the words of "warning". :-) I really think that the problem is not BFL - its that I've been dieting too long. This morning I put my scale...
Ah...it's one of Pamela Peeke's programs. That would explain the difference between her version of BFL for Women, and Bill's original version. Liz ... Life. ...
That's my BIGGEST pitfall I think. I have a VERY hard time not all out binging once I've slipped up in the least. I figure I blew the day, so why not eat...
After my surgery, my body completely cleansed itself from 2 weeks of almost no eating. Now, I find that I don't want the bad foods as much as before, and when...
Michele, Thank you for your reply. This is VERY important to me. Very. And for many reasons. Not just because I want to look good (although I do want...
I get pain in my knees when I am doing some of my lower body weight training. I tried some MSM & Glucosamine cream right on the spot of aching. I have used...
I noticed you mentioned staying away from the "fake sugar"....does anyone have some info on why exactly we need to stay away from it? I really like tea...and...
Hey! this is me too. Only my birthday is in May. I wonder is 40 pounds a
doable/healthy goal? Christine ... From: Michele Templeman Date: 01/01/06 13:37:39 ...
For me it wouldn't be reasonable but it could be a doable goal for someone else. My birthday is in October now that is more doable for me. My body loses very...
Liz, I don't know if it will inhibit weight loss, but for me it just makes any sweet cravings I have even worse. I've found it better to not eat anything...
I can relate to this goal. I don't have a pound goal, 30 would be nice, or even 40... but I am going to be 45 in May. My goal is to be the best shape in my...
of my life I mean LOL. ... No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.9/217 - Release Date:...
I am a huge binger. My goal this year to find something to comfort me other than food. Diane ... No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG...
It is so hard to know what is reasonable! because I realize that I will be
building muscle. Maybe I will say something like, I will follow BFL and
allow it to...
Oh, so true. I planned Christmas Eve & Day as free days (yeah, I know, bad, but hey, this is a lifestyle change for me). Anyway, did I feel bad, like really...
That's a good topic...what are you all doing for comfort in stressful times? I have a few options handy, but am always interested in adding more. Here are some...
Happy New Year! I'm a newbie. And as of tomorrow, I will be facing my first BFL challenge. Because of my hectic lifestyle, I will need to plan my meals...
Hi Christy, I am about to begin bfl for the first time on Jan 2. I am nervous because I don't want to start something that I might not be able to finish. I...
My husband and I, all three dogs, our parents, neighbors and co-workers all take Glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM supplements for healthy joints. Products that...
Hi Nancy, Definitely get Eating for Life. It will help you a lot with meal planning. One of the criticisms of the original BFL book was that he gave you lists...
That makes ALOT of sense! I think I will stick to the non-sweets for awhile as well. See how it works for me! Thanks! Liz ... makes ... eat ... eating ... ...