The Hussman website was really helpful. His Q & A answered many of my questions and concerns about results--or lack of results. I've probably "tweaked" the BFL program beyond the limits, but I have been eating healthy and exercising conscientiously in significant ways.
The discussion here reminded me that change occurs from the inside out--not always visible in the ways we expect or hope. After 10 weeks on my modified but consistent routine, I really do "feel" leaner and stronger. It's way, way too soon to get discouraged and quit.
For those of you who are curious about those of us who are doing any version of BFL, here's the gist of my modifications:
--I use a soy protein powder I bought from a mail order house, either mixed with orange juice at breakfast, or mixed with nonfat milk for an afternoon snack--at least once every day.
--No white bread, very little grain or "white" carbs--balance favors protein over carbs.
--One or two TBS per day flaxseed meal (usually mixed with nonfat yogurt, but sometimes on salad), and one capsule flaxseed oil.
--No other supplements except ordinary vitamins, calcium, and hormone replacement (I'm 54, postmeno)
--I use Cathe PS or FIRM Total Body tapes for strength, plus a mix of hi/lo, step, and running outdoors for cardio. I do combo workouts every other day, at least 60 minutes, with variable intensity. I need the extra cardio for fat-burning, which is my main goal.
That's it. The eating part is easy and satisfying. Love the workout part! Guess I'll just go with these good feelings for a while, and do what hussman says: trash the scales.
The discussion here reminded me that change occurs from the inside out--not always visible in the ways we expect or hope. After 10 weeks on my modified but consistent routine, I really do "feel" leaner and stronger. It's way, way too soon to get discouraged and quit.
For those of you who are curious about those of us who are doing any version of BFL, here's the gist of my modifications:
--I use a soy protein powder I bought from a mail order house, either mixed with orange juice at breakfast, or mixed with nonfat milk for an afternoon snack--at least once every day.
--No white bread, very little grain or "white" carbs--balance favors protein over carbs.
--One or two TBS per day flaxseed meal (usually mixed with nonfat yogurt, but sometimes on salad), and one capsule flaxseed oil.
--No other supplements except ordinary vitamins, calcium, and hormone replacement (I'm 54, postmeno)
--I use Cathe PS or FIRM Total Body tapes for strength, plus a mix of hi/lo, step, and running outdoors for cardio. I do combo workouts every other day, at least 60 minutes, with variable intensity. I need the extra cardio for fat-burning, which is my main goal.
That's it. The eating part is easy and satisfying. Love the workout part! Guess I'll just go with these good feelings for a while, and do what hussman says: trash the scales.