BFL Check in Week 11/9

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Rhonda

Cathlete
Hi everyone,

Well my weekend was not good. I ate way too much junk. I did do an extra cardio on Sunday Charlene Prickett Cruising Altitude.

I am trying to get back on track. Why is it so easy to fall off track and so hard to get back on track.

My workouts this week are hopefully going to be:

Monday - Legs & Glutes
Tuesday - Imax 1-5
Wednesday - PUB
Thursday - KPC
Friday - PLB
Saturday - Imax 6-10

I do abs on cardio days. I like Imax more than Imax 2. I don't know why, maybe it is because with Imax your not using the step as much in the blasts so it doesn't hurt my knees as much.

Hoping the eating gets back in control on Monday.

Hope everyone had a good weekend.
Rhonda
 
my eating this weekend was pretty bad as well. I wanted to really stay on track with eating good, but no such luck. I was supposed to do the entire MIC, but knew that wasn't possible, so I was just going to do the step part. OK, I couldn't even get through it all. What is up with that? I know I have no endurance, but that was simply pathetic!

I weigh in at work tomorrow - I know it's not going to be good.
 
I did Legs & Glutes this morning. I am thinking about doing the PS series for a while. I am getting tired of doing this whole plan. I don't know why but I just want to eat anything when I want it and not just on the day or weekend as it has been.

I am also going to add in 15-30 minutes of walking in the evening. That would equate to 1-2 miles a day. I need to do something to get this fat off me. Anyone else doing something more in the evening?

does anyone have any Charlene Prickett tapes? I was thinking about ordering a couple since they are low impact/high intensity.

Rhonda
 
I weighed in-I gained a pound. How annoying. I do admit, I haven't been super strict with my eating, but I have been working out dilegently, I was hoping for better results. Rhonda, I know what you mean about getting bored. I feel the same way, but the only way we can improve is to stick with it. You work out in the mornings? What time do you get up? I wish I could do that, but I love, love, love to sleep and couldn't think about getting up any earlier that 6:00am. (which is when I have to get up for work).
 
My weekend was good but not great. Eating is at 90%, could be better. Hubby actually joined me on Sunday for a workout and that was a blast!!

If you are getting bored with your food, have you gone to www.bodyforlife.com and checked out the nutrition section? So many recipes. Double check that they fit with what you eat for BFL some do, some don't. Other great sites are Mrs Bishwit's kitchen and www.leanandstrong.com healthy recipes. If I don't vary my food, I get bored and then resort to eating junk.

My workouts this week:

Sunday: Pyramid UB
Monday: Taebo 20MAS
Tuesday: Pyramid LB
Wednesday: Taebo 20MAS
Thursday: Pyramid UB
Friday: Hoping foot will be recoverd to try Intense Moves
Sat. Free day

Also for those of you having problems on the weekends. Not sure if it is a free day continued thing or not. But what I did was change my free days to Sunday. For some reason it is easier for me to stay on track during the week and at first with my free day on Sat. it turned into a free weekend rather than a free day. Another thing you can do is have 2 free meals throughout the week (which is what I opted for last week since I blew it last Thurs.)

And for measuring progress, are you taking measurements and weighing? With BFL the scale isn't very accurate. My first challenge, I gained and lost the same l lb the first 7 weeks but lost about 2" in my hips and waist.

Colleen
 
Gemini Girl - I am usually up between 4:30a-4:45a with my workout clothes laid out in the bathroom. I then get some water and drink it while I make coffee for hubby. He is still sleeping. Refill my water then head downstairs to do the workout. Some days are really rough but once I get going I feel so much better.

I had to change my workouts this week. My calves and knees have been bothering me so I rode my bike this morning doing the HIIT. Tomorrow I am going to do PS C,S,T for the weight workout.

I am also adding in walking a mile or two when I get home from work. Did that last night but then I pigged out so it didn't help much.

Hope everyone else is doing better than I am.

Rhonda
 
Hi everyone. I am doing pretty well with eating - a few cheats here and there, but just a taste, not an all-out binge. I actually did not work out on Saturday, but did double workouts on Wed and Thurs. This week I am looking at:

Mon: PLB and Firm More 5 day abs
Tues: IMAX2 - 4 intervals and Firm More 5 day abs
Wed: PUB and Firm More 5 day abs
Thurs: Cardio and Weights and Firm abs
Fri: PLB and Firm abs
Sat: Boot Camp (my fave!)

I have lost a pound but all of my pants are noticeably looser.

Hang in there everybody. By Christmas you will look fantastic!
 
Hi Shopgirl - It looks like you do weights almost everyday. Is this how your schedule is each week?

I meant to ask in my previous post if anyone has been doing BootCamp because I was thinking about adding it in on Saturdays. But this would cut my cardio days down to two full cardio. Wonder if that will be a problem or should I do M,W,F as full cardio and Tues as upper body, Thurs as lower body (both days using the PS series) and Sat as a full body with BootCamp.

As you see I am trying to mix things up again so I am motivated to stick with it.

So a week would look like this:

Monday - cardio
Tuesday - PS Chest, Shoulders, Tris, Back, Bis
Wednesday - cardio
Thursday - PS Legs
Friday - Cardio
Saturday - Bootcamp

What does everyone think of this rotation? Rhonda
 
I haven't done Bootcamp yet - I just got it and will put in in my Intensity rotation next week. I hear everyone loves it, so I'm excited.

Rhonda-your rotation looks good, that's how I usually do my workouts (splitting weights and cardio).
 
So far so good. Due to lack of planning or rather communication (hubby to our leftover dinner to work for his lunch, can't say I blame him as he does need to eat...I guess :) ), I had Taco Bell for dinner last night: 2 chicken soft tacos minus 1 tortilla and cheese on one of them. Not great, but could ahve been worse. I was almost drooling watching DH eat the grilled stuffed chicken burrito and had to chant FREE DAY FREE DAY FREE DAY :)

Shopgirl: Sounds like you are making progress. The pantsometer is a great way to determine progress! I didn't lose much weight with my challenges, but lost quite a bit of inches.

Rhonda: I enjoy BootCamp. I think it's an ok subsitute for BFL and a great workout. I throw it into my rotation about every other week the same way you do. Altho I usually do it on a legs week since my arms are skinny noodles and I need more concentrated strength work to get my muscles going!!

Colleen
 
I don't do weights every day, but I consider Boot Camp more of a cardio workout. Like IMAX2, it is broken into intervals so you can do just a few if you are short on time. Trust me, your heart is pumpin' after the first interval! Try it, you'll be hooked.
 
Hi everyone,

Did PS Chest,Shoulders,Triceps this morning. It actually felt good to do a workout that I didn't feel so rushed through. I think it would be great if Cathe could do a PS series 2 set. Anyway, I felt good after doing it. I plan on doing back and biceps this evening along with a 1 mile walk.

I am hoping to do KPC tomorrow morning. My knees are feeling good now so I think I can handle KPC. Friday I think I will do PS Legs and then Saturday tackle BootCamp.

How is everyone else doing? Eating was a bit better yesterday. Had one york peppermint patty and some fat free jello. I know I need to keep away from that and I have for 6 weeks but I just can't seem to get in the mode this week. Hopefully today will be better.

Rhonda
 
Hi Everybody,

Sorry I haven't been posting -I've been in the worst funk lately. I can't tell exactly where it's been coming from, but I think the worst may be over. I hadn't worked out in several days, so last night I did Cardio only from C & W. It wasn't very intense, but I needed a change of pace and I really like the choreography in it. I think I will try PS legs today or Leaner Legs.

Eating has still been not alot lately, I eat lunch and a late supper usually and that's it. I did have a shake yesterday and was so happy with myself. I usually only have 1-2 cup(s) of coffee in the morning. Does anyone think a bagel with light spread of cream cheese would be better than nothing, or maybe have a shake for breakfast since I just can't stand food 1st thing? I have contemplated 4 meal replacements a day, but gosh that seems like alot! What are your thoughts?

I'm hoping to really get back on the workout track this week. DH went out of town Sunday and is getting back today (A day early!! Yeayyy!!!) He is a great motivator for me, so I'll get him to give me a pep talk...Well, I'm writing a book here so I'll go for now.

P.S.-
Rhonda, stick with it - you'll be fine! I think the evening walk is a great idea which I just might incorporate myself! And I like you idea for changing your rotation. Hey, it's just important to stick with it, right. So if changing up helps then go for it.

Have a great day everybody!!
Tricia
 
Morning :) Got my workout in this morning 20MAS of Taebo. Did PLB last night and upped my weights...boy I'm feeling it today.

Eats have been relatively good. I try to stay away from too much bread products but lately I've been lazy in the mornings and having eggs and toast...still on plan but personally I know it stalls my progress. Also had chicken enchiladas last night from the bfl web site..pretty tasty!

Tricia: I'd say something in the morning is better than nothing. Sometimes I'll have 1 hardboiled egg, 2 egg white, 1 piece lite string cheese and WASA crackers or toast. Not "strict" BFL but pretty close to the book.

Here is the chicken enchilada recipe if anyone is interested:
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
4 servings
Marinate 4 portions of thawed chicken breast in fat free Italian Dressing for 2 hours. Cube the chicken and then throw it and the marinate in a pan and cook until it is done - about 15 minutes. While the chicken is cooking, mix up a packet of instant enchilada sauce(follow directions on the packet)and heat. When the enchilada sauce and chicken is ready warm 4 portions of whole wheat tortillas in a nonstick pan with a small amount of Pam cooking spray. Dice 1/2 onion fine, and get ready to roll the enchiladas. Take a tortilla, place one portion of chicken, a few tablespoons of enchilada sauce, and onions to taste, roll up the enchilada and place in a baking dish. After all tortillas are rolled up pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and bake at 350 for 15 minutes. You may add a sprinkle of fat free chedder cheese or sour cream to garnish.

Colleen
 
Good Morning Everyone,

Colleen, that recipe sounds so good! I did try to eat something this morning, had 1 piece of toast. I'm bummed because I was planning to work out last night, totally forgot until late afternoon that I had to go to choir practice. (We usually practice on Thursday nights, but we are doing a concert on the 21st with another church choir and went there to practice together.) So, I was motivated yesterday and didn't get to do anything -I feel like doing BodyMax today which always felt like a double workout, just to make up for it! But, I'll probably do Bootcamp instead!

Have a good day!
Tricia
 
Hi everyone-
I have been doing very good on my workouts, but the food plan is just mediocre. I should focus more on that, and will plan to next week since I will grocery shop this weekend.

Do any of you do the entire MIC tape at once? I can only do either the 1st or last part, not both, and I just wanted to see how you guys did it.

Tonight is PLB (floor only) and another floor only leg tape. I hate doing legs! Shoulders are my favorite...

hope all is well with everyone! have a great day!
 
Still on track this week. Am doing PUB with DH again tonight! Should be fun. It is exciting to have someone to workout with plus I don't feel as guilty working out after work rather than getting up early when he is already gone.

Going to try some BFL Chicken Wings and Homemade Fries tonight. If they turn out, I'll post the recipe.

Gemini: I've never done the entire MIC even when I wasn't doing BFL. But for BFL I only do one half either floor or step.

Colleen
 
Hi everyone,

Did Step and Intervals today for cardio. Tomorrow I am going to do BootCamp.

Eating is somewhat back on track. Hubby leaves tomorrow for a hunting trip, and gone pretty much all next week. We will see what happens with me.

Have a great weekend!!
Rhonda
 
A clean week! WOOHOO! Ok except for the 10 crispy M&Ms I popped into my mouth before bed last night...got a GREAT upper body workout. Am already sore today!! YIKES!

Tomorrow is free day! Safeway had mini M&Ms on sale for 30 cents. They were calling my name so that will be my treat tomorrow. I also have a $100 gift cert to Mortons and Dh and I will head there tomorrow night.

I made some Pretend Buffalo Wings and Oven Fries. Courtesy of Corbey from the Lean and Strong Board.

Also the fries recipe says to spray with pam spray twice but they
come out a tad mushy. Still good but next time I'll only spray once.

Ok I don't know how many of you have an old Chicago's resturant
around you but I LIVE AND BREATHE for their wings so I make my own
now so i don't get tempted to eat out. Here we go:

Pretend Buffalo Wings
One boneless skinless chicken breast Sliced lengthwise as thick as
you would like.
Spray them with a little no fat pam (also my hubby likes to brush egg
whites over them to make them kind of crispy..you can if you like). I
like to grill mine but if you don't have a grill anway would be good
I bet. While they cook baste them with some hot sauce in our house we
use "franks hot sauce" but you can use whatever buffalo wing sauce
you like.
In a tupperware bowl (with lid) put about a 1/4 cup of your buffalo
wing sauce and a little tabasco (we do about 7-8 shakes ). Mix it a
little then add your chicken to the tupperware and give it a good
shake (make sure you lid is on or you might stain your brand new
carpet *AHEM*) After you shake it take the lid of and there ya have
it. Once in a while we will use fat free blue cheese dressing to dip
them in but it's not necassary these have so much flavor you should
be fine.

Oven Fries
I know a few people on Tall Jenns menu thread that like these so I
though I would post my version:

I cut my potatoes about a 1/8-1/4 of an inch thick. I like them thick
and round (yes we ARE still talking about potaotes!!) some like them
long like fries...either way they are yummy.

Wash your potatoe (obiviously) and slice it up how you like ( I do
rounds like I said) Spray a cookie sheet with your cooking spray. Lay
potatoes flat on the sheet then spray the potatoes with the cooking
spray. I add Lawreys season salt (others use spicy seasonings but
it's really whatever you like)
bake at 425 for about 15 minutes then I turn them over and bake for
another 5-10 minutes just watch them. I like mine sort of mushy like
a french fry so I cook them this long. Others like them more crisp
like chips. Let cool then GOBBLE UP
Sometimes I will find a dip for them like franks hot sauce or the
like but they are good plain too!!
Hope you enjoy
Corbey


Colleen
 
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