Body For Life Challenge

[InNeedofHairapy]

Has anyone done this? I can lose weight, and possibly win a car and some money to boot. It's a year long challenge with 6 rounds lasting 12 weeks..

http://bodyforlife.com/

There's some amazing results on there. I've taken my 1st set of pics, but since they haven't posted the round dates for 2007, I can't use them..they're just my starting point. I'm going to do it though, and until they post the dates, I'm just going to catch up. I think I'll need to go three rounds to reach my goal though. They have people on there that need to gain weight, lose weight, tone up, bulk up, so...I think this type of challenge can work for almost all of us....that want to, of course

http://http://bodyforlife.com/success/goals/fatloss.asp#null

Anyone with me?

[InNeedofHairapy]

This is a sample menu. I'm eating very similar to this now, except I don't eat bread, potatoes or rice for right now, because I've got a lot of weight to lose, and when I eat these things I gain weight (I'm borderline diabetic) I've been eating like this for a week, and I haven't sabotaged or felt tempted to cheat

Six egg-white omelet, 1/4 cup (dry measure) oatmeal, prepared with water Nutrition Shake
Grilled fresh tuna with broccoli and roasted new potatoes
Nutrition bar
Eye of round steak with sweet potato and green beans
Cottage cheese with blueberries

http://bodyforlife.com/nutrition/mealplan.asp

[MizAvalon]

BFL is a little too structured for me but thanks for posting, lots of great info and recipes on their site that I can incorporate!:)

[MonaRae]

I don't plan on joining but I will try my best to cheer you one.

MonaRae

[nicki6]

I've done this befor, but didn't have the motivation to see it all the way through. You may want to send Good2uuuu a PM as she did it with great results:up:

[gelati]

I will do it!!!!:grin: I don't want to enter the Challenge on the website. I just want to do the diet because I just joined a gym and I need a food plan that is maped out for you. One of my buddies on here gave me a diet and workout plan just the same.:look: I will work both of them together so it can be a breeze for me to lose this weight. I also love that you get a day off from the diet and exercise.:D That's the same thing my buddy told me to do so I can treat myself and always get back on track the next day.

[zora]

I like BFL for it's structure. So I'll join. I'm doing a modified version of it now anyway.

[InNeedofHairapy]

Yes, I'm doing modified as well because I'm diabetic and don't eat certain things that they find ok, and I don't see how only doing 20 minutes cardio every other day will help me reach my goals. But I sent away for the registration package and will start Dec 1. they don't have round dates up, but I'm assuming that it will be similar to the last one.

And I need the structure. It has worked for me in the past, and I think having it structured will make it become a habit, and will make it a life style rather than a diet or challenge

I'll have updates in my fotki once I start, and will just start to form the habit from now until Dec. 1, so that I can have a jumpstart. I'm excited.

[good2uuuu]

Good luck ladies! Remember, planning and patience are the keys to success!

[gelati]

Hey ladies, I went to the gym today and met with my personal trainer. I couldn't do any cardio because my blood pressure was too high. I was so upset, she showed me how to use the machines. We also worked on my form and that plays a great part. So now I have to get up around 6am to take my meds, so by the time I get to the gym around 9am, my pressure should be good to go!!!!

I really like body for life, Thanks,InNeedofHairapy because I forgot all about this diet and workout plan. I already have whey protein powder and will get some bars. I love,love,love that you have one day off and my personal trainer said that's a good idea to keep you on track. I will modify my plan too because I don't care for meat that much. I'm a sweets person, I would eat cake before a meal anytime. I also don't think 20 minutes of cardio 3xweek is not enough for me either. Will do cardio 6xweek and it will be mixed up because I can't stand cardio!!!!:eek:

What will be your calorie intake per day?

[gelati]

Thank you so much, good2uuuu(love your thread name):cool: you are so right!!!!:D



Good luck ladies! Remember, planning and patience are the keys to success!

[good2uuuu]

Yes, I'm doing modified as well because I'm diabetic and don't eat certain things that they find ok, and I don't see how only doing 20 minutes cardio every other day will help me reach my goals. But I sent away for the registration package and will start Dec 1. they don't have round dates up, but I'm assuming that it will be similar to the last one.

And I need the structure. It has worked for me in the past, and I think having it structured will make it become a habit, and will make it a life style rather than a diet or challenge

I'll have updates in my fotki once I start, and will just start to form the habit from now until Dec. 1, so that I can have a jumpstart. I'm excited.

20 min every other day does seem illogical, but trust me, you are doing HIIT. If you are maxing out and really making the most of it, constantly challenging yourself, it will do the trick! Trust me! I have been doing BFL long enough. The trick is that when you do HIIT, you continue to burn more calories for the next 24 to 48 hours than if you just did steady state cardio. All cardio is good, but HIIT helps you maximize your time. And the muscles you will build will only further burn that fat.

Do your thang girl!

[good2uuuu]

Thank you so much, good2uuuu(love your thread name):cool: you are so right!!!!:D

you are welcome! and thanks! good2uuuu means be good to you(yourself)

[InNeedofHairapy]

Hey ladies, I went to the gym today and met with my personal trainer. I couldn't do any cardio because my blood pressure was too high. I was so upset, she showed me how to use the machines. We also worked on my form and that plays a great part. So now I have to get up around 6am to take my meds, so by the time I get to the gym around 9am, my pressure should be good to go!!!!

I really like body for life, Thanks,InNeedofHairapy because I forgot all about this diet and workout plan. I already have whey protein powder and will get some bars. I love,love,love that you have one day off and my personal trainer said that's a good idea to keep you on track. I will modify my plan too because I don't care for meat that much. I'm a sweets person, I would eat cake before a meal anytime. I also don't think 20 minutes of cardio 3xweek is not enough for me either. Will do cardio 6xweek and it will be mixed up because I can't stand cardio!!!!:eek:

What will be your calorie intake per day?

HOnestly, I'm not going to follow a calorie count. I'm going to just eat a protein, carb, and fat per meal, and keep the portions small enough to help me lose weight, but not so small that I'm hungry before my next mini meal (2-3 hours later)

The way I see it, if I eat mostly veggies, fruits, and lean meat proteins as well as plant proteins, I should be good to go.

[InNeedofHairapy]

20 min every other day does seem illogical, but trust me, you are doing HIIT. If you are maxing out and really making the most of it, constantly challenging yourself, it will do the trick! Trust me! I have been doing BFL long enough. The trick is that when you do HIIT, you continue to burn more calories for the next 24 to 48 hours than if you just did steady state cardio. All cardio is good, but HIIT helps you maximize your time. And the muscles you will build will only further burn that fat.

Do your thang girl!

I'll try it the BFL way at first, just because I know that it's helped others, and the results speak for themselves..but because I'm so unhealthy, I think I may incorporate an easy 20 minute walk into my day, like at lunch or something. I'll see how it goes...I know too that doing too much at once is not good either.

Thanks!

[gelati]

I know that's why I like!!!!:D Good2uuuu when you did the BFL did you see good results and did you follow it to the T.:look:


you are welcome! and thanks! good2uuuu means be good to you(yourself)

[good2uuuu]

I know that's why I like!!!!:D Good2uuuu when you did the BFL did you see good results and did you follow it to the T.:look:

Check my Fotki for the last time I officially did a round. pw is hotbod. And yes, I followed it to a T each round. Extra cardio is good and all, but you have to be very carful not to defeat your muscle gains in the process. This is why I advise anyone to follow the program to a T the first time or 2, then after that, experiment with more cardio, different types, etc. Give yourself a chance to get accustomed to the routine as outlined, especially if you have not been structured before. Also, continue to challenge yourself. If this week you are doing HIIT on levels 5,6,7,8, and 9, next week or two start at level 6, and progress from there. Increase your weights every week or two, and change your routine every 4 to 6 weeks so your body doesn't get use to the same thing all the time.

Like I've said, it's more mental than anything. Planning is key!

[InNeedofHairapy]

Check my Fotki for the last time I officially did a round. pw is hotbod. And yes, I followed it to a T each round. Extra cardio is good and all, but you have to be very carful not to defeat your muscle gains in the process. This is why I advise anyone to follow the program to a T the first time or 2, then after that, experiment with more cardio, different types, etc. Give yourself a chance to get accustomed to the routine as outlined, especially if you have not been structured before. Also, continue to challenge yourself. If this week you are doing HIIT on levels 5,6,7,8, and 9, next week or two start at level 6, and progress from there. Increase your weights every week or two, and change your routine every 4 to 6 weeks so your body doesn't get use to the same thing all the time.

Like I've said, it's more mental than anything. Planning is key!


When you were following to a T in the beginnin, what cardio did you use. my apartment building has a "gym" but really, there is just an excercise bike in there Can the excercise bike work just as well as running or walking?

I'm not scared of the weights, b/c I weight trained when I was a teenager with much success, but doing the cardio part with HIT worries me, considering my idea of cardio is a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood..lol

[good2uuuu]

The bike is good. In fact, tha's what Bill Phillips uses genrally when he doewn't run outside. I don't know what kind of bike you have at your disposal, but if it doesn't have a timer or clock, then use a watch or wall clock. For the first 2 minutes, riede at a good warm-up pace, level 5. Tehan bump up forthe next minute(level 6) and hol that pace for a minute (increase speed and/or intensity), then bump up another notch for level 7 and so forth. Level 6 will be your recovery level, so when after you hit your level 9, then drop back to level 6 for a minute to recover(go slower/lessen intensity). Bump back up to level 7-9 progerssing in speed and/or intensity each minute. When you get to the last cycle, you will bump up to a level 10 for minute 18. thsi is where you will go all out, as much as you can handle. Then for minute 19-20, you will cool down at level 5 again. Longer if you need to. But that's it. Just have soem really motivating music and time will go pretty fast. You will find that you will be able to go faster and more intensly over time. And keep water handy! You will need it. Plus 10 cups is not enough, IMHO.

Good luck to you! And HTH!

[gelati]

Good2uuuu, I think I will do the BLF to the T because you are right, starting out with 20 minutes is better for me with my pressure being high. Yesterday I couldn't workout because it was high and I was very disappointed. My personal trainer told me to start out with 20 minutes and work my way up. Then once I start to lose the weight and my pressue goes down I will be good to go. She told me to focus on weight training and I really like weight training.