body for life challenge or Cathe videos
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I did BFL about a year and 1/2 ago.The first time I did it,I saw great results(in the weight loss area)but I didn't do the weight workouts like he suggested.I had to use my CAthe videos b/c I can't workout on my own(that was before the pyramids).I did do the runs he suggested though.
I never did finish the challenge b/c the free days were my downfall.I would just be getting use to everything,then I would fall off of the wagon and I found it hard to get back on.
I have tried it a couple of times since then,but I never saw the same results again b/c I was never determined enough and I would always cheat.
Its hard to say Cathe or BFL b/c I used mine together and I didn't finish the challenge.But since I have been using Cathe I have been in the best shape ever.Of course there are a couple of things I would like to change but those are either donated by my mother or I just have to make the descision to stop poking food into my mouth when I don't need it.
If you decide to do this,Cathes PUB and PLB are great workouts.Thats if you need videos to follow,like myself.
Best of luck to you,whatever you do.
Lori
I never did finish the challenge b/c the free days were my downfall.I would just be getting use to everything,then I would fall off of the wagon and I found it hard to get back on.
I have tried it a couple of times since then,but I never saw the same results again b/c I was never determined enough and I would always cheat.
Its hard to say Cathe or BFL b/c I used mine together and I didn't finish the challenge.But since I have been using Cathe I have been in the best shape ever.Of course there are a couple of things I would like to change but those are either donated by my mother or I just have to make the descision to stop poking food into my mouth when I don't need it.
If you decide to do this,Cathes PUB and PLB are great workouts.Thats if you need videos to follow,like myself.
Best of luck to you,whatever you do.
Lori
Dani53
Cathlete
Too funny, I just bought the book the other day and started reading it yesterday. I am still trying to decide if this is for me and also to convince my husband he needs to do something for his health. I also need to see how it will fit in with Cathe. I don't know that I can alter her workouts one bit, I love them too much, but the eating part is what I need help with. Anyone else have thoughts?
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trevor
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The Eating for Life book is really good. A friend at work has it and I have tried a few of the dishes.
Not sure I by into the BFL "burn more fat by exercising in the A.M." philosophy but I have tried the BFL program. My problem with it mostly is that it kind of limits the variety of different exercises that you can do in a given workout.
Just my opinions.
Trevor
Not sure I by into the BFL "burn more fat by exercising in the A.M." philosophy but I have tried the BFL program. My problem with it mostly is that it kind of limits the variety of different exercises that you can do in a given workout.
Just my opinions.
Trevor
I believe its free, but I think once upon a time you had to use their EAS supplements to qualify, and actually submit receipts for them. It may have changed though.
I thought about joining the challenge, but b/c I am not doing the exact exercises in the book, I will not be able to submit the appropriate journal pages to qualify. I am doing my own version using Cathe's strength w/o's and high intensity cardio.
I am following the Eating for Life plan and feel really good after only a couple weeks. I am never super hungry and my energy level is good. I have tried about 5 recipes from the book and they are all great and very easy to make. I would highly recommend the EFL book.
Just my 2 cents!
Kim
I thought about joining the challenge, but b/c I am not doing the exact exercises in the book, I will not be able to submit the appropriate journal pages to qualify. I am doing my own version using Cathe's strength w/o's and high intensity cardio.
I am following the Eating for Life plan and feel really good after only a couple weeks. I am never super hungry and my energy level is good. I have tried about 5 recipes from the book and they are all great and very easy to make. I would highly recommend the EFL book.
Just my 2 cents!
Kim
Another suggestion...don't but all of the supplements.It will cost you a fortune.I just bought some protein shakes and Betagen when I did the program.The Betagen in fruit punch is delicious! But thats expensive to.I think the little bottle was $80 (can).
I just wanted to let you know that you don't need all of those supplements to see results.Now,if you have money and don't know what to do with it then fill your boots But I dob't think its that important.
Lori
I just wanted to let you know that you don't need all of those supplements to see results.Now,if you have money and don't know what to do with it then fill your boots
But I dob't think its that important.Lori
I found more strength gains using the BFL method but not sure if that was because I was eating better or just the actual workouts. After my first challenge by the book (which is what I highly suggest so you can accurately determine if it works for you), I switched to 4 weeks BFL, 4 weeks S&H, 4 weeks pyramid.
I got PF, holidays and basically lazy and put a few pounds recently. 4 weeks into BFL, my results are:
Starting 4 weeks
Weight 123.5 121.5
Waist: 25.25 24.25
Belly button: 27.25 25.5
Hips: 35.5 34.25
Height: 5'5"
I am going to do this 12 weeks by the book and then follow the 4 week rotation above. Again my strength gains have come faster than any other routine I've used.
Colleen
I got PF, holidays and basically lazy and put a few pounds recently. 4 weeks into BFL, my results are:
Starting 4 weeks
Weight 123.5 121.5
Waist: 25.25 24.25
Belly button: 27.25 25.5
Hips: 35.5 34.25
Height: 5'5"
I am going to do this 12 weeks by the book and then follow the 4 week rotation above. Again my strength gains have come faster than any other routine I've used.
Colleen
Colleen! Sounds like you're doing great! I can't wait until I start seeing some results. Ohhhhh, 4 weeks of S&H! How do you manage it? I think the most I've been able to do is 2 weeks. Good luck with BFL and please post your results often - it's very encouraging!
I just started this week but I have done BFL in the past. And by the 4th week then I noticed definition or the beginnings thereof in my abs and most definitley in my thighs! I would recommend the program too. And you don't have to use all the products. The first time I ever did BFL, I bought the EAS Advantage shakes and the bars and had one or the other at morning and afternoon breaks. I also purchased the products at Wal-Mart and it helped that I had a nice stack of coupons for the products too. They weren't expensive at all so I used the coupons to buy 2 of each item. This weekend I plan to stock up on a few of the shakes - looks like the EAS has a fruit flavored high protein drink. I going to try those!
Thanks everyone for the recommendation of Eating For Life! Twice I've been to Borders and have not seen the book! I have a 10% off coupon to use, so I will look harder this time! ;-)
Angie
I just started this week but I have done BFL in the past. And by the 4th week then I noticed definition or the beginnings thereof in my abs and most definitley in my thighs! I would recommend the program too. And you don't have to use all the products. The first time I ever did BFL, I bought the EAS Advantage shakes and the bars and had one or the other at morning and afternoon breaks. I also purchased the products at Wal-Mart and it helped that I had a nice stack of coupons for the products too. They weren't expensive at all so I used the coupons to buy 2 of each item. This weekend I plan to stock up on a few of the shakes - looks like the EAS has a fruit flavored high protein drink. I going to try those!
Thanks everyone for the recommendation of Eating For Life! Twice I've been to Borders and have not seen the book!
I have a 10% off coupon to use, so I will look harder this time! ;-) Angie
naughtoj
Cathlete
I am going to start this too on Monday. A girlfriend at work is reluctantly dragging me into it. I think Bill Phillips got rich with a program that basically tells you nothing if you already know about health and fitness, so I am kinda down on him... I think it is all in the eating. My girlfriend wants to stick to the lifting to a tee, but I resent giving up Cathe days, so we will see. I think doing Cathe AND the diet would give very similar, if not better results. Has anyone tried that? Isolating what component of Bill's program REALLY works? Has anyone done Cathe and the eating component and lost tons??? Inquiring minds want to know.......
I have the EFL book. Unlike everyone else, I wasn't impressed there either. I was almost offended when I saw that an apple with string cheese was a "recipe", and I don't cook!!!LOL!!!I admit, I have yet to try the recipes. My girlfriend and I were talking. She is so hyped. She says she couldn't do it if they did not tell her EXACTLY what to eat. It is funny cuz I am exactly the opposite. If Bill tells me to eat a Myoplex shake, I know what I can substitute instead that is similar in nutrient content. I guess that is the plus educating yourself on these things gives you!!!
Congrats Colleen on your great progress. Keep us updated!!!
Janice
I think it is all in the eating. My girlfriend wants to stick to the lifting to a tee, but I resent giving up Cathe days, so we will see. I think doing Cathe AND the diet would give very similar, if not better results. Has anyone tried that? Isolating what component of Bill's program REALLY works? Has anyone done Cathe and the eating component and lost tons??? Inquiring minds want to know.......I have the EFL book. Unlike everyone else, I wasn't impressed there either. I was almost offended when I saw that an apple with string cheese was a "recipe", and I don't cook!!!LOL!!!I admit, I have yet to try the recipes. My girlfriend and I were talking. She is so hyped. She says she couldn't do it if they did not tell her EXACTLY what to eat. It is funny cuz I am exactly the opposite. If Bill tells me to eat a Myoplex shake, I know what I can substitute instead that is similar in nutrient content. I guess that is the plus educating yourself on these things gives you!!!
Congrats Colleen on your great progress. Keep us updated!!!
Janice
DebbieH
Cathlete
Angie!
I saw the EFL book at Sam's Wholesale Club a couple days ago. Do you belong to one or have a friend that does? Their books are about 40% off normal price. Good Luck finding it. (BTW, I think BJ's Wholesale would carry them also.)
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I saw the EFL book at Sam's Wholesale Club a couple days ago. Do you belong to one or have a friend that does? Their books are about 40% off normal price. Good Luck finding it. (BTW, I think BJ's Wholesale would carry them also.)
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!