Yeah its hilarious. I probably put that in the wrong word order but still its funny. Especially as my son was so excited about the Abs Diet and he was like,...
Ugh, I watch these shows too. Luckily, I have 3 kids and it grosses them out so if they are around I am not allowed to watch them. : ) I saw the episode you're...
Hi, I'm new to BFL. My first week :) I'm doing really well with the workouts but am having a terrible time sticking to the food program. I tend to binge on...
One thing to keep in mind is that doctors can only provide information and not force patients to eat healthy. We have a bariatrics program at our hospital and...
Just save those "bad" foods for your freeday. That really helps me - knowing that I can have them on freeday. They are not offlimits, you're just going to...
... If you get through the first week, the cravings tend to lessen or disappear. Then it's a lot easier. So.. suck it up and suffer ;) (not the advice you...
Its hard to get the food part started. Here are a couple of things to try. 1. when you want something, write it down. Keeping a list of foods for free day is a...
I found that during my first challenge, several years ago, what got me through some tough cravings times were the "candy bar"-like protein bars. Now I know...
My husband doesn't like to watch it either....I am "compelled" by it for some reason. lol ... From: Elisabeth D <emommy3@...> Subject: [Body for Life...
On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Etana.Finkler ... I think you need to find a new doctor. I've been thinking about the above statement since I read it last ...
Hi Sheila, Thank you for all the great ideas. I really like the writing the "unauthorized" food down/keeping the list for free day. That sounds like a great...
Hi Dana, I definitey didn't make it through the first week without a binge :( but I'm not going to give up. I have to respect that this is new to me and...
Hi Cindy, I think that sounds like a great idea. I really do think I need to have those legal "treats" to fool me as well. I have had a terrible junk food...
HI Diane, I wish I was able to save the treats for the freeday. I did try, honestly. For some reason the impulse to eat the free day food overpowered my...
Splenda? is that the diet sugar they recommend? (I'm too lazy to go to kitchen and get book) A substitute would depend on your goals, some people might use...
... That's one of the tenets of the program -- do your best, celebrate the successes, and don't stress about the rest. Good luck, you'll do fine! Dana...
On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Etana.Finkler ... I wrote a response yesterday, but I haven't seen it. Google was being weird, so here it goes again... When...
Hi ladies, I know that estrogen and progesterone are not friends of weight loss, but as my initial weight loss is slowing down, I have to ask the question......
It never made a difference to me one way or the other. I think some (not most) women are extra sensitive to it, but I was not. Last time you went off the...
I am starting the pill tomorrow (Ortho 0.5 / 35) and would love to know about this as well. Kim ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
If you google - birth control fat loss - you'll find lots of discussion on the subject. Most of it conflicts. :-) Most studies show no correlation between...
... minute all ... workout for 30 ... that's why I got confused when the new "anti-aging/diet" doctor called my intervals 'cardio': cardio is the interval,...
... minute all ... workout for 30 ... that's why I got confused when the new "anti-aging/diet" doctor called my intervals 'cardio': cardio is the interval,...
I was going through an old BFL photo folder and found an entertaining pic. The before arms are funny enough. We'll not even discuss what I'm wearing (?!) ...
I think I've hit a wall of sorts. I posted this in my blog today and would like some feedback on it. I've had this gnawing fear in my belly the last couple of...
Having troubles... Posted by: "sculptmestrong2008" nandkhines@... sculptmestrong2008 Fri Aug 1, 2008 10:52 am (PDT) Hi, I'm new to BFL. M Welcome. If you...
Dana, thanks about the nuts. I was counting them. They made my fat for the day high, but healthy fat But I kept my calories to my current goal of 1100 - 1500...
I was trying really hard to stay out of this crazy circular discussion but I can no longer resist. Cardio is any time you're moving your ass to raise your...
I just wanted to share a new personal best: I've increased my deadlift to 40# ... I can hardly lift it off the rack. I'm doing it carefully. I probably could...