"She's a real Goal-Getter, that one..."

[Velvet]

Hey vel... about your neighbor... Is he still in shape?

I noticed a lot of people who have done it, they revert. I can't imagine going back to my old ways. The thought alone turns my stomach. But i'm wondering how many people fall back into old habits.

Some of the folks at my gym have done it and if you look at them now, you'd never guess it.

I haven't seen him in a year..but ya, he still kept up with the diet and workouts..this is a man who never dieted or worked out a day in is life before BFL. Depends on how much you like the results and if you are willing to do what it takes to stay that way...I think you'll stay the course! I thought he looked HOT when he was done...wouldn't have looked twice at him before, and I'm not being superficial..just truthful!

 

[GoalGetter]

shhhh don't question it..just go with it Some folks do better with lower carbs than others!

Haha! I'm just waiting for all hell to break loose. This can't possibly last. Let's see what happens when i get home tonight.

 

[GoalGetter]

I haven't seen him in a year..but ya, he still kept up with the diet and workouts..this is a man who never dieted or worked out a day in is life before BFL. Depends on how much you like the results and if you are willing to do what it takes to stay that way...I think you'll stay the course! I thought he looked HOT when he was done...wouldn't have looked twice at him before, and I'm not being superficial..just truthful!

Wow. That's awesome I'm so psyched for October 19...

And now they mention on the BFL site that they are going to do a corporate challenge, so I might actually attempt get some people at work to at least TRY. It could be fun to "bootcamp" them for a few weeks. Hahaha!

 

[Velvet]

Wow. That's awesome I'm so psyched for October 19...

And now they mention on the BFL site that they are going to do a corporate challenge, so I might actually attempt get some people at work to at least TRY. It could be fun to "bootcamp" them for a few weeks. Hahaha!

That sounds like a great idea GG! Think of how much higher the productivity levels will be at work AND...they'll have to stop bitchin about your diet when they realize how good it is for them...then they'll understand why you do what you do!

 

[GoalGetter]

That sounds like a great idea GG! Think of how much higher the productivity levels will be at work AND...they'll have to stop bitchin about your diet when they realize how good it is for them...then they'll understand why you do what you do!

In my little utopian fantasy, it would all work out that way. yes. But in the reality that is my workplace, i'll be lucky if three people show up to the info session. And even luckier if ONE of the three sticks with it even for two weeks. I have faith, though!

We currently just have a weight watchers group. And even that is waning out I think.

 

[klmclean]

Hey, I did Body For Life two years ago and got in the best shape of my life! My boyfriend and I entered it together, I was fortunate that at the time he was a trainer at the gym I go to (where we met) and he also owns a supplement shop so I got all my myoplex etc. for free. It was a great motivator for me to get in the best shape of my life and I did. I felt awesome and some people said even the shape of my face had changed so much that they almost didn't recognize me. I wasn't overweight when I began the challenge, just out of shape. We made to about the ten week mark and my boyfriend said he didn't feel comfortable submitting his photos at the end because he didn't feel he looked as good as he wanted (but he did look amazing, I think he was being silly). But anyways, I got a six pack out of the deal and I was very happy with the results. Good for you! I know how hard it is to stick to that plan, I swore if I ever saw a green bean, chicken breast or egg white again I'd vomit everywhere! But, now that I'm getting back on track again I've learned to incorporate foods that I can live with on a daily basis, healthy ones of course, I'm still playing around with my meal plan but I know I will perfect it soon, and I can't wait. I felt so amazing during that competition and so good about myself. I'm very proud of you. This next two weeks will be tough, hang in there! We're all here to support you. You can and WILL do it!

 

[naturaltan]

ppssssssssssttt ...

 

[GoalGetter]

ppssssssssssttt ...

Don't provoke me!

 

[Jill]

How is your diet changing for the next 2 weeks?

Btw 10?? cals is too low dont ya think????? (yesterday) You dont want to risk loosing muscle.

 

[GoalGetter]

Hey K! That's fantastic! Thanks for sharing your experience with the BFL thing.

Did you take a lot of the "recommended" supplements? The only thing I've taken, and only because it's convenient and low-cal enough for someone my size are the myoplex lite, particularly the last few weeks, so I could ease up on the cooking and reheating and stuff.

The way you felt about green beans i currently feel about broccoli.

Six pack! NICE! I am shooting for at least a 2-pack! haha! I've never had visible ab muscles in my life, so this is all very exciting.

Thanks for being supportive. You and the rest of the "gang" here are such motivators and inspirations in your own ways. I feel silly for not wanting to talk about it originally. hahaha!

Hey, I did Body For Life two years ago and got in the best shape of my life! My boyfriend and I entered it together, I was fortunate that at the time he was a trainer at the gym I go to (where we met) and he also owns a supplement shop so I got all my myoplex etc. for free. It was a great motivator for me to get in the best shape of my life and I did. I felt awesome and some people said even the shape of my face had changed so much that they almost didn't recognize me. I wasn't overweight when I began the challenge, just out of shape. We made to about the ten week mark and my boyfriend said he didn't feel comfortable submitting his photos at the end because he didn't feel he looked as good as he wanted (but he did look amazing, I think he was being silly). But anyways, I got a six pack out of the deal and I was very happy with the results. Good for you! I know how hard it is to stick to that plan, I swore if I ever saw a green bean, chicken breast or egg white again I'd vomit everywhere! But, now that I'm getting back on track again I've learned to incorporate foods that I can live with on a daily basis, healthy ones of course, I'm still playing around with my meal plan but I know I will perfect it soon, and I can't wait. I felt so amazing during that competition and so good about myself. I'm very proud of you. This next two weeks will be tough, hang in there! We're all here to support you. You can and WILL do it!

 

[naturaltan]

Don't provoke me!

bring it ...

 

[GoalGetter]

How is your diet changing for the next 2 weeks?

Btw 10?? cals is too low dont ya think????? (yesterday) You dont want to risk loosing muscle.

Cut back starchy carbs for the next two weeks, and no dairy, no shakes. Increase my protein.

1100 calories I'm shooting for, for real, no straying. I forgot to list my fish oils yesterday, that adds another 60 cals to the total.

Not sure as far as training how that is changing starting today. I'll report that when i get home from the gym tonight.

I tell you this though, on October 20, I'm going out for mexican.

 

[GoalGetter]

bring it ...

(or so they say).

 

[naturaltan]

 

[GoalGetter]

Hey, I did Body For Life two years ago ...

K, i meant to ask, so did YOu finish it? Or did you both stop at about 10 weeks? Do you know how long it takes to get word back from them as to whether you win or lose or what?

 

[MaxMirkin]

Thanks for being supportive. You and the rest of the "gang" here are such motivators and inspirations in your own ways. I feel silly for not wanting to talk about it originally. hahaha!

Yeah, you should like thank me more often. I'm very inspirational.

 

[GoalGetter]

Yeah, you should like thank me more often. I'm very inspirational.

Ok, not ALL of you. Some of you are just stalkers. Which, yeah I guess. it inspires me to keep running (good cardio! Thanks Max!)

 

[GoalGetter]

Some funny shiznit...

This is some of the funniest (and most juvenile, I know) shit I've ever seen.

 

[MaxMirkin]

Ok, not ALL of you. Some of you are just stalkers. Which, yeah I guess. it inspires me to keep running (good cardio! Thanks Max!)

 

[GoalGetter]

Aww come on. You know that was a good one. I had to take the shot!

 

[MaxMirkin]

Aww come on. You know that was a good one. I had to take the shot!

 

[klmclean]

Regarding taking the supplements, I didn't take any except for thermogenics, glutamine and the shakes. I think that taking thier "recommended supplements" was just a way for them to make money. We stopped at the ten week mark and didn't send in any after photos, so I'm not sure how long they take to get back to you. I'm sure if you go to BFL site it will tell you or you can email them and ask, they usually get back to you pretty quick, I've e-mailed them before. Keep up the good work!

 

[GoalGetter]

AWESOME: I met a girl today who does airbrush tanning. And she can do it at home. And she charges less than the trendy tanning place I went to in south beach for my 4-week photos.

I love it when stuff just happens like that. Small coincidences (fates?) in every day life.

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I'm trying to figure out what the hell I'm gonna do after these two weeks are over. Heart attack. I need to find a gym to keep going to, since i won't be training with a trainer anymore and this gym is a p.t. gym. I can either go with one of the big 2 (LA or Bally's) or find a small local gym somewhere between work and home that isn't too expensive. OR There's Gold's and Crunch on south beach, where I can probably work up some good deal, month-to-month, but the parking is going to be a beeyotch, every single time (unless I finally buy a bike). I'm not going back to my old gym (long story), though it's the most convenient. Decisions, decisions. Dammit.

Ideally I'd get HIRED at a gym, so I can finally start training and stop being "all bark and no bite" hahaha!

 

[Katia7]

This is some of the funniest (and most juvenile, I know) shit I've ever seen.

I hope those aren't real.

 

[GoalGetter]

I hope those aren't real.

Sadly, I think they are. hahaha!

 

[GoalGetter]

Workout and Food - October 5

Workout:

Chest/Back Giant Super Sets

Dumbell Chest Press (3 x 15 x 20lb dumbells)
WG Pulldown (1 x 12 x 65lb, 2 x 15 x 60lb)
Incline Press (3 x 15 x 20lb dumbells)
Seated Row (3 x 15 x 60lb)
Cable Crossovers (1 x 12 x 40lb, 2 x 15 x 20lb)
CG Pull downs (1 x 12 x 60lb, 2 x 15 x 60lb)


Bicep/Tricep Giant Super Sets

Hammer Curls (3 x 15 x 15lb)
Cable Pushdowns (3 x 15 x 60lb)
Reverse Pushdowns (3 x 15 x 30lb)
Barbell Curls (3 x 15 x 30lb)

Abs

Decline Bench Crunches (2 x 25)
Hanging Knee Raises (2 x 12)

Cardio

Stairmaster, HIIT, 20 minutes, straight 10 minutes -- hard!

Food:

Breakfast

1 cup Egg Beaters
1/4 cup red onions
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup broccoli
2 caps Udo's Choice

Mid-Morning

1 cup broccoli
3 oz. tilapia

Lunch

1.5 cup salad (romaine, spinach, red leaf)
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1 tbsp pesto dressing with balsamic vinegar
3 oz. chicken breast

Mid-Afternoon

1 cup broccoli
3 oz. tilapia
6 fish oil caps

Pre workout

1 can tuna
1 tbsp tomato paste mixed with water
1 cup broccoli

Dinner/Post WOrkout

3 oz. chicken
1 cup broccoli
1/4 cup red onions

Total Calories: 1090

 

[Jeanie]

Hi Ivy, thanks for stopping by. Your diet looks great. I hope you reach your goals soon so I can see the pics. I am kind of toning down the leaning out thing since winter is on its way and I won't be competing. I am a graduate student right now and have such a busy schedule that my workouts, well, my cardio at least, will be pushed to the side as needed. I'm just praying that I don't gain too much fat back again.

 

[GoalGetter]

Hi Ivy, thanks for stopping by. Your diet looks great. I hope you reach your goals soon so I can see the pics. I am kind of toning down the leaning out thing since winter is on its way and I won't be competing. I am a graduate student right now and have such a busy schedule that my workouts, well, my cardio at least, will be pushed to the side as needed. I'm just praying that I don't gain too much fat back again.

Hey Jeanie!

My diet -- it's unrecognizeable compared to what I used to eat!

Goals/Pics -- two more weeks! October 19, so pics on the 20th or 21st. Can't wait!

Your leaning out -- How long ago did you take the photos in your gallery? You look pretty lean to me!

Grad student -- what are you studying? How much longer will you be in school? I'm contemplating the idea of going back for a masters degree next year. Been eyeing Colorado State University in Fort Collins and Arizona State.

 

[GoalGetter]

Quick question for the ladies (and the guys if they can answer seriously!)

Being that my 12-week photos are coming up, what kind of two-piece do you all think might best lend itself to showing off the new physique and still look "PG" or at least "PG-13" (in other words, no thongs or g-strings!).

Like, should I wear a triangle top? or something with an underwire? Halter, or square straps? Hipster bottom, or high on the hips? What color (keeping in mind that I'm going to get that airbrush tan again)?

I don't want to wear the red bikini because it's got little side ties and they made my hips look wider than they are. I had to tuck them in for the 4-week photos. It was a hassle. Not to mention, it's kinda big on me now, baggy on the butt area (yeah... that quickly).

And my boobs are smaller, so the triangle tops don't look so hot anymore, at least in my opinion. Not sure if going with a "bra" style top would make that area look better for these final photos...

Anyway... your suggestions are all welcome. I'm not exactly the "girliest" girl and as history has proven time and again, I'm kinda clueless when it comes to shopping for flattering beach wear.

 

[Mortality]

in other words, no thongs or g-strings.