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I don't really have a plan anymore. I'm too much of a rule breaker to follow any particular diet book. I started out on Atkins, and did ok but it wasn't for me, then went to Sugarbusters for a month or two, sort of. But I broke all the rules, so I set out on my own. I did lose a lot on both those diets btw. Over the past year I've learned any diet can work if you stick with it. Now I'm a simple calorie counter. I do avoid eating lots of sugar, white breads and high fat foods. But I also eat at restaurants, eat pizza (in moderation) and love diet pop. I currently eat about 1500 calories per day, and exercise a lot, including weightlifting. Eating anything I want in moderation is my diet plan. I don't believe in denying my favorite foods. I'll start a journal, so you can see all the crazy stuff I eat sometimes, and still lose weight. Pianolady |
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I started Body for Life this week. I'll call Nov. 17 my first day. |
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I must say I was reluctant that Body for Life had become nothing more than a supplement pushing fad. However, that appears not to be the case. I will not be officially entering the contest, as I'm not big into all the advertising involved, however I am very happy with the results from BFL. I have not been using any supplements other than a multivitamin and calcium (as ordered by my doctor). You can track my progress at the link below: http://www.bfltracker.com/searchprofile.cfm?id=3691 Comparing Week #0 to Week #6, Pianolady started with a lean bodyweight of 133.2 lbs and 52.8 lbs of bodyfat. If Pianolady's measurements are accurate, she currently has a lean bodyweight of 138.2 lbs and 41.8 lbs of bodyfat. This is a change of 5 lbs of muscle and 11 lbs of bodyfat if the measurements are correct. These figures are only as good as the accuracy of the weight and bodyfat measurements taken. Weekly Progress | Week # | Weight | Bodyfat % | Neck | Chest | Biceps | Forearms | Hips | Waist | Thighs | Calves | Challenge #1: 12 weeks to lose 10 pounds. - Started Nov 17, 2003
Challenge Goals/Notes: Not wanting to lose that many pounds, more interested in losing inches & fat, while gaining muscle. Wish to get down to 22% body fat by the end of this challenge. | | 0 | 186.0 | 28.4 | 15.0 | 41.0 | 13.5 | N/A | 40.0 | 35.0 | 23.0 | 16.0 | | Week 0 Notes: I'm posting a picture from the VERY beginning of my weight loss efforts (Jan. 5, 2003 was my first official day of my new way of life). I weighed 250 pounds and bodyfat was 39.8% at that time. At the start date of BFL Challenge #1, I had already gone from 250 to 186, am looking forward to seeing even better results! | | 1 | 185.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 2 | 181.0 | N/A | 14.25 | 40.5 | 13.0 | N/A | 40.0 | 35.0 | 22.5 | 15.5 | | 3 | 181.0 | 25.5 | 14.25 | 40.0 | 13.0 | N/A | 39.5 | 35.0 | 22.5 | 15.5 | | 4 | 180.0 | 24.9 | 14.2 | 39.5 | 13.0 | N/A | 38.5 | 34.5 | 22.5 | 15.5 | | Week 4 Notes: This has been a difficult week as I've had the flu. Still not 100%, and had to back off the exercise and feel it really slowed me down. Hoping for a better week next week. | | 5 | 177.0 | 23.7 | 14.0 | 38.5 | 12.75 | 9.75 | 37.75 | 33.5 | 22.25 | 15.25 | | Week 5 Notes: This is the first week where I can really see and feel the difference. Clothes are getting bigger. | | 6 | 180.0 | 23.2 | 14.0 | 38.0 | 12.5 | 9.5 | 37.25 | 33.0 | 22.0 | 15.0 | | Week 6 Notes: Totally unconcerned about the weight gain, normal for me and temporary. Very happy with measurements. | I was a little shocked by the change of measurements without much weight loss. Started the challenge in a size 14 barely, and now had to go out and buy size 12 jeans (one pair in a size 10), and they fit perfect (I'm 5'8" btw). That's a big change in 6 weeks. |
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