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01-16-2008, 05:39 PM | #1 |
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Body For Life
I started the Body for Life program on the 4th of Jan. This along with the swimming 6 miles a week and now I have started biking 3 times a week, I have lost 15 pounds since then! I cant wait to get down to under 220! Not trying to boast, just happy
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01-16-2008, 07:06 PM | #2 |
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BFL is an excellent way to get fit. I used it to drop 30 pounds last year. And I've kept it off. Once I hit my target weight, I've adapted the program to fit my needs. I've carried over the 6 meals a day, but since I run a lot I've upped the carbs significantly. I no longer do his lifting program either, but I still lift a couple times a week. My wife dropped 50 pounds doing BFL after our last kid. She sticks with those routines to this day.
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If I had the time, I'd do split body because I like spending the whole hour on chest/triceps etc... but I'd never do it right. |
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01-16-2008, 09:36 PM | #5 |
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On the body for life program did you drink the shakes as well?
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01-16-2008, 09:59 PM | #6 |
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I did Body For Life one time in college. I did pretty well with it, losing 5ish pounds and gaining back a bunch of muscle that I'd lost. My boss in college did it and his before/after picture was absolutely insane. He looked just as ripped as any of the examples in the BFL book.
The shakes aren't important at all, and frankly EAS/Myoplex stuff is way overpriced. Protein shakes are convenient, though, and there are good choices out there if you want to do shakes. I'd recommend just packing a bunch of actual food with you, but that might not be practical depending on your situation. I'm working out a bunch right now and lost 6 pounds last month and gained a bunch of muscle, but am not doing BFL. The ol' "burn more than you consume" plan works pretty well, although 6+ meals a day is still a good idea. |
01-17-2008, 12:49 AM | #7 |
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And that's all he ever claims that BFL is. It's basically a bodybuilder's cutting plan. Three months before a contest they start dropping fat and trying to lose as little muscle as possible in the process. So, they eat 6 times a day and keep a balanced protein/carb mix. They also only do about an hour and a half of cardio a week, but it's intense. The plan puts you just slightly in the negative calorically and you lose 2 pounds a week like clockwork. Once you reach your target weight, you can adjust to your liking and it's fairly easy to keep the weight off using the basic principles.
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01-17-2008, 12:45 AM | #8 |
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They are completely unnecessary. I did a full cycle without them and there was no difference than when I did a full cycle with them. What's nice about the shakes is that you can use them at work and you don't have to cook. Beyond that they're no better than eating a regular meal.
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01-16-2008, 10:49 PM | #9 |
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Well, if you want advice on how to injure yourself lifting instead of running, I am sure I can help out. I mean running injuries rarely have the potential to leave you permanently deformed. I am sure your wife would be much more impressed by a serious lifting injury.
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I understand that 'roids can signicantly weaken muscles and tendons. Anything else you'd like to share, ie. cycle timing, methodology, waste disposal...? |
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