Just thought I'd start the thread this week with a quote I found on a site

Quote:
Some people insist that "motivation" doesn't last. I always tell them, they're right! Motivation doesn't last - but neither does bathing and you do that every day, don't you?

Good Morning LWL!

Great quote, Ilene! While doing my Tri-Cardio (10-15-35) this morning sweating so bad I could smell what I ate for my last meal yesterday, I was thinking about how this has become my passion.
This is the way to live, and feel. Sorry for the description but I realized the other day when it happened for the first time in my life, I was hitting a 10. It took me awhile to figure out where the garlic smell was coming from - shoot, from me!

Goals and schedule are set for the week, and I'm full of P&V this morning, can you tell? I'm just feeling lean, strong and self-confident. Weight-lifting has been berry berry good to me.

Hope everyone is doing good too and revved up for a new week.

Check back later!

dip

Hello Ladies. Just started BFL and wanted to join your group. I am 36 years old, and I have a beautiful 9 year old daughter. I currently weigh 224 pounds and I am really out of shape. The other day my hip was bothering me, and I thought, "I am way too young to have these problems." All of this weight is really putting a beating on my joints.

I am day 1 of BFL. Did my cardio this am. Was really tough, but I felt great afterwards.

Anita

Good Monday Mornin’ Girls

*~ Anita ~* WELCOME!!! We LUVS newbies here, and we haven’t had one in a while... WOOHHOOO!!!!

*~ Dip ~* I know exactly how you feel, and I’m also full of P&V this morning!! I worked my partner reallllll hard today, she will be some sore tomorrow, so will I for that matter....It’s all your fault MEG , I used your first leg workout from last week...

Well not much to say so far today, I am presently printing the BFFM book and I am enjoying it tremendously....

Later!!

It's raining here- rained all night and the roads are flooded. I just came home from the gym and hydroplaned in a great big circle as I turned a corner. Decided it was a good time to switch into 4 wheel drive for the first time

Had a good chest and bicep workout- more weight but less total exercises than usual to keep my workout at 1 hour. I've upped my carbs for the last 5 days and am amazed at how much heavier I'm lifting. I suspect I'm heavier, too, since I feel kind of bloated, but I refuse to get on the scale. After reading the Venuto book, I started to worry about how long I've been low carbing, and maybe that's why I can't eat clean for more than 5 days in a row, and am gaining instead of losing Anyway, pushed some much heavier weights today- went up by 10 pounds on chest presses and flys, and 5 lbs on concentration curls. Tho I did drop (fling) the dumbell once doing flys

Welcome Anita! Glad to see a new face

Hi Ilene: How's your work schedule this week?

Dip: Sounds like a great workout, but I'm glad I wasn't next to you

OK, where is everyone today??

mel

Good morning, Anita congratulations on beginning BFL - it'll change your life.

I'm here, busy but not doing exactly what I want to be. Heater repairman is working in the basement and when he isn't there I am waiting on him to be here. So, this a.m. I have been on his schedule. Hopefully he will finish before too long and I can do my workout.

I am off today. HOORAY, therefore I can wait around on repairmen. I am also making my annual holiday tamales. They will all go in the freezer to be brought out for company, camping, etc. I may convince the family of a Mexican feast for thanksgiving.

Anyway, I am here thinking my positive thoughts. Everyone sounds good today.

Slow day at the ranch. Where is everybody?

Hello Anita and welcome!

Hi Mel - fortunately, I do cardio at home. In fact, not much reason to go to the gym other than a change of scenery, as I have everything I need here now. I know as I progress, I'll want more, like the big boy toys in the mags. I finally got DH to put together his DP Gympac set-up so at least I have a lat bar. Threatened to buy a Bowflex; it worked.

Hey, ledom - at the mercy of the repairman, huh? Enjoy your day off. Nothing like a Monday off - good for the soul.

I just got done with weights - chest, shoulders, tri's, abs and glutes, to failure. Ouch. Using Venuto's schedule, I hope to see some serious progress in the next several weeks.

Other than that, somewhat of a lazy day. DH is home early, so I have to warm up dinner. Pre-cooking on Sundays has made my weeknights so much more enjoyable, and no excuse to go off program. I am amazed at how this lifestyle is so convenient and easy.

Have a great evening!

dip

Good Evenin’ Girls

*~ Mel ~* Thanks for asking, my work week is very light so far I am working Wed., Thurs, Fri. AM only ... YAY!! but that certainly could change very quickly...

*~ Dip ~* Your enthusiasm is infectious, thanks for the lift on this rainy, dreary Monday...

Other than my workout I’ve had basically a lazy day... Eating was good too...

Later all...

Well the weather has been gorgeous here this weekend...but unfortunately for San Diego...accompanied by high winds. I'm sure y'all have been reading about the firestorm that has engulfed San Diego County. I have a rather personal interest in it, since Jim's mom lives in SD County. We have been on the phone with her several times today (as we are able - we can't always get through and sometimes we lose the connection). She can see the flames and the ashes, but so far she has not been asked to evacuate as yet.

Other than that things are going quite well! Just wanted to check in - more later hopefully...

MrsJim,

I will keep my fingers crossed for your MIL. I have an Aunt who lives in Crestline, San Bernardino County, and she isn't sure what's happening as she is staying with her daughter in FL. All she knows right now is that my Mother saw a call on her caller ID for Crestline but that was this morning and nobody has been able to reach her son who also lives in the house. Hopefully he has just been evacuated and nothing more.

Mrs Jim and ChellyBella, I do hope that your relatives are fine and that you guys don't have to worry for much longer.

Me, I've been eating and exercising pretty well for the past 5, 6 weeks, but I'm still pretty huge. And things will probably get worse as the assignments pile up. But hey I'll try to look at the exercise as a stress-reliever. Now if the eating will be good as well...

Good morning ladies. Thanks for the very warm welcome. Yesterday was great. I did my 20 min cardio in the AM. That was tough and I felt a little nauseaus afterwards. The weird thing was that I ate really clean for dinner, but I felt sooooo stuffed. I haven't felt that full in a long time. It was almost painful. I got in only 5 meals. It is going to be difficult to get in 6 since I really do not like eating after 7pm.

Today is my lower body day. I am pretty psyched about it since its my fav body parts to workout. I am really committed and I fully intend to continue this forever. I am ready to start anew. I have a very long way to go to reach goal. I have to lose 70 lbs of fat or more. But this is a struggle thats worth making.

Does anyone have a success story they can share with me. I would love to hear the kind of progress some of you have had. I am also really committed to staying off the scale. I believe someone said you won't notice results until at least the 8th week. Look forward to getting to know all of you better.

BTW- I live in Germantown, MD...the suburbs of Washington, DC. I work for the federal government as a loan specialist with the Dept. of Agriculture. I have been married for a wonderful 10 going on 11 years. I have a very supportive husband ( who is in terrific shape I might add). I have an extremely lovely daughter. I really want to set a good example for her and to be around to watch her grow up. She has her dad's genes..she is extremely slim, very athletic and tall. I have a 3 year old Beagle named Scooby Doo.

To those of you who have family in the San Diego area, my prayers are with them. I can not imagine living close to a raging fire and watching homes go up in smoke.

Have a fantastic healthy day!

Anita

Good Mornin’ Girls

*~ Anita ~* Let me direct you to our intro thread.... There are some great transformations there...

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...threadid=25684

Also your picture site at MSN:
http://groups.msn.com/3FCLadiesWhoLift

I’m sure you will find some great inspirations there...

Isn't working lower body the greatest?? I don't know any woman who doesn't like it!!

*~ HELLOOOOO WHERE IS EVERYONE??!! ~* (I guess most peeps have a life )

Thanks for all the well-wishes gals

We finally heard from Jim's mom last night around 9:00 (I was in bed but Jim was still checking CNN...he is SO ready to jump in the truck and drive down to San Diego which is QUITE a ways from here...). They're doing fine - trying to stay indoors as much as possible - the air (as you can imagine) is quite polluted and filled with smoke. She has been keeping her kitties indoors and Jim's brother has three dogs that they have been trying to keep inside as well (not so easy when they're big dogs who are used to going in and out of the backyard through their little door as they please...). So far, they have seen flames but as of last night they have been out of danger (at least not been evacuated as yet).

More later after I get to work...

G' morning, Chickies! I overslept and felt I've lost half the day already.

Got in my cardio on time and a low-fat, high pro breakfast to heal those muscles. Don't know if it's the weather, rain, or me, but ambition today isn't all that great.

Hi Chelly! I've been wondering where ya been? I've missed your posts.

Laurel and ledom - Keep it up! I'm pulling for you both!

Ilene - my enthusiasm is sparked only by persistence and support from my 3FC buds, and seeing the results. I am almost the same weight I was 14 years ago (10/31) when I met DH, but I know I am leaner and stronger, and in a smaller size than I was then. My posture has improved so much too (another story for another day.) What boosts my self confidence is not only I AM DOING THIS, but I am doing this without OTC pills, prescriptions, surgery or other crutches. It's all coming from within. KWIM? I can see a light at the end of the tunnel.

My heartfelt prayers for all the folks in CA effected by those fires. I cannot in my wildest imagination picture that many acres burning. The video on TV of folks returning home to ruins is just heartbreaking. I have a pilot buddy who does aerial firefighting and he just got back from Montana a few weeks ago, and is awaiting the call to go to California. We can only hope the fires are contained soon without many more of these dreadful losses of life and property.

Hi to all and hope you have a great day!

dip