Hi again!

Sil--WOW GIRLFRIEND! YOU ROCK AND YOU LOOK HOT!

Any hints on how to take in all the water would be nice. I do not like water. I am not addicted to pop, just juice or flavored waters (can you say 'calories' :dizzy: ). Help please!

Also, what about nutrasweet? Where does that fall?

And (-- lots of questions today :) ) I am unable to workout first thing every morning -- how bad is that? If I work out at lunch or at night will it still have the same effect?

I will be posting measurements tonight --eeek !

thank you for all the feedback!
Sarah
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I'm new is this the right place
 

I just joined this bulletin board and I'm looking for the Body for Life thread..is this it? I am starting today (getting the book tomorrow) I'm one who has done it all and stuck at 5'0", 150. I need lots of success stories for any of you who are around my age (50) and done it all! Thanks! Any hints?

Water Intake tips
 

Since doing BFL I've really cut down on my Diet Coke intake. I think that carbonated and caffinated beverages don't count as water. I love Diet Coke but am finding it doesn't quench my thirst the way water does!

Instead, I've been drinking Diet Snapple (Orange Carrot and Kiwi Strawberry are my favorites!). I save the bottles and use them to mix my glutamine/creatine/Tang together. Also drink water out of them - for some reason I drink a lot more water if I'm drinking out of Snapple bottles. My private rule is - if I drink a Diet Snapple, I then fill up the bottle with water five times before recycling it. That's 10 cups of water right there!

If plain water is a problem, try adding a little Crystal Light - but not full strength. The whole trick is to get your bod craving water. If you don't like the taste of tap water, try bottled water. Jim and I have been having spring water delivered to our house for years now - it just tastes better to us and consequently we drink more. Runs us about $26 a month but well worth it!

At work, I have three 32-oz water bottles that I make sure are filled up every morning. I don't usually finish them all in the course of the day but I do drink at least 1-2 during the work day.

Curlysue - yes indeedy, this IS the 3FC BFL thread! Welcome! A lot of us also hang out at the www.leanandstrong.com site as well. Check out their Transformation Gallery - I know there's some success stories and photos from your age group.

Hunnybunny - Since Aspartame (NutraSweet) is in Myoplex and Myoplex Lite, I don't see a problem with it. I've been using it since the 70's with no problems or complications whatsoever.

Today is my Free Day. Last night I wanted to start Free Day early SOOO BADLY because I was by myself - so it would have been out of boredom. Instead I made a pitcher of Crystal Light lemonade (with twice as much water as called for in the instructions) and that was okay. This morning I bought a box of six Little Debbie Brownies and some Capn Crunch cereal, which I haven't eaten in 20+ years. Had a bowl and all I gotta say is I wish I'd bought Corn Chex instead. WAY too sweet for me! I'll probably end up giving the rest of the box to our upstairs neighbors...Later we are planning on going out for KFC (something else I haven't had in decades). It's so gorgeous outside though we will be spending a lot of time outdoors, probably at the Art and Wine festival in the park. See ya guys!

Almost finished with week #1 of the challenge. I know it's too soon to see results, but I swear, I can tell a physical difference in my legs (maybe I'm just imagining it!) I was sitting on the wide-grip pull down machine yesterday at the gym, and I could see muscles in my legs I've never seen before! (Maybe I've just never seen my legs from the side before!)

I feel *so* good after just one week. The only problem is working in those meals. I laughed when someone told me that would be a challenge, because I've been doing the "mini-meal" thing for the last few months, but having that combination of carbs & protein really makes a difference, doesn't it?!

Hello all,

Thanks for the hints on the water! I need them. I just finished the BFL book. WOW-- great read with a ton of wonderful information.

Here is my story: I have been slightly overweight since my late teenage years. Not enough for anyone to say,' hey you shouldn't eat that 4 slice of pizza,' but just enough give me some curves. As 2 babies later proved, weight goes on and doesn't come off. I gained 65 lbs each one of my babies. EEK!

Through exercise and slight dieting, I am now down to 152 on my 5'2" frame. I have discovered if I eat regularly and tend not to overeat. This is how I discovered Myoplex. Slimfast just didn't cut it. I have also rediscovered I love to workout. It is my ultimate stress relief. The EFX machine was a struggle 18 months ago and now I just put on my headphones and off I go!

So off I go on my first challenge starting tomorrow.
Here are my measurements:
Rt calf: 15.25
Rt thigh: 23.5
Hips: 39.5
Waist: 36
Chest: 37.5
Upper arm: 12.5
Neck: 13.25
Body fat: 32.5
Weight: 152

BFL goals:
1) FIRST AND FOREMOST: FINISH!!!!
2) Drop 10% body fat
3) Wear a size 8 jeans
4) DRINK WATER! Must must must....

Okay -- I am off and I am ready!!!

Goodnight gals and thanks once again! We are wonderful!

Sarah