April BFFM Thread - Page 2

stargrabber · 04-25-2008, 10:06 AM

I finally hit size 14's!! I had a goal of wearing them in Vegas next month so I am 27 days early!

I haven't been this low in roughly 16 years

I was 22/24 this summer.

RVcook · 04-25-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stargrabber

I finally hit size 14's!! I had a goal of wearing them in Vegas next month so I am 27 days early!

I haven't been this low in roughly 16 years

I was 22/24 this summer.

Now THAT'S the way to head into Spring!!! Great job! You are definitely on your way to a slimmer, healthier YOU.

Karennic · 04-26-2008, 05:18 AM

Hi everyone!

I am new to this thread, and starting up BFFM again. I bought the book in 2007, but never really stuck to the program. I am sorry to say I get overwhelmed easily, I think I think too much! So I am trying to get a basic beginner program started.

My question for you is what level of carbs did you all start out with? I know BFFM is highly individualized, but it seems some of his menu plans are heavy on the carbs and lower in fat. I have just started up low carb again and am having serious doubts about staying in ketosis. I feel mentally foggy and exhausted when I am in ketosis, so i am looking for a good carb level to start. I am thinking somewhere around 100g of carb a day. Do you stay in ketosis? What level of carbs do you eat?

My main focus food-wise is to eat natural foods, no frankenfoods. I generally eat eggs, meat, olive oil, butter and tons of veggies. I want to add in some fruit-berries mostly, to bring myself out of ketosis. I also have a love affair with steel cut oats, which I also want to add back in.

For exercise I have been using the treadmill to do walk/run 1/4 mi alternating. I have done this sporadically, and every time I stop, even for a week, it seems I have to start at the beginning agaiin. I also have turbojam, tae-bo and the very first The Firm series. I have a set of dumbbells 5.8.10,12,15 lbs

I really want to stick to this this time. I understand that it will take hard work and commitment, and there is no magic bullet. I want to take it slow at first so i don't overdo and quit.

Any advice for this newbie??

mmam5 · 04-28-2008, 01:31 PM

Ola! And Welcome to BFFM Land!

Take it one step at a time

I came from doing mainly veggies/fruit, little meat so my veggie/fruit carbs were pretty high ... so a good place to start is like he says in the book might be P-40/C-30/F-30 and go from there... we're all individual so as you work your way thru this journey you may well end up somewhere totally different.

It's also a good idea to get at least 1g Protein per lb of LBM, and keep fats around .5g per lb... so I'm about 127# and my LBM is approx 105... I get 105g protein (or more) and 50-60g fat each day ...

I'd work on getting your diet in place, good foods and get going on the exercise. I LOVE the original FIRM tapes... it's a good start... There are a few other people that can give you more info on Exercises and here are a couple of links to peruse and check out (when you're ready

)

Built's Whole Body Workout
Exercises - Exercise RX

stargrabber · 04-28-2008, 02:02 PM

Also really take the time to do the goal setting in Ch 1. then you won't have a reason not to stick to the plan as you will know WHY you want to achieve your goals.

Planning is key along with consistency.

hummingbird11 · 05-08-2008, 12:44 AM

very helpful, thanks!

esp this: ExRx.net Exercise & Muscle Directory

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmam5

Ola! And Welcome to BFFM Land!

Take it one step at a time

I came from doing mainly veggies/fruit, little meat so my veggie/fruit carbs were pretty high ... so a good place to start is like he says in the book might be P-40/C-30/F-30 and go from there... we're all individual so as you work your way thru this journey you may well end up somewhere totally different.

It's also a good idea to get at least 1g Protein per lb of LBM, and keep fats around .5g per lb... so I'm about 127# and my LBM is approx 105... I get 105g protein (or more) and 50-60g fat each day ...

I'd work on getting your diet in place, good foods and get going on the exercise. I LOVE the original FIRM tapes... it's a good start... There are a few other people that can give you more info on Exercises and here are a couple of links to peruse and check out (when you're ready

)

Built's Whole Body Workout
Exercises - Exercise RX

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 05-13-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inatic

Nope, opposite here. I have some biomechical issues with my quads, its very hard to grow them.

I would gladly share some of mine with you, as my thighs are the FIRST to expand.

SuSUN · 05-14-2008, 09:22 PM

My Abdomen is the first to expand.

Just back from two weeks vacation in Florida, we couldnt get away this winter.

Had a terrific time came back a few pounds up from the nightly drinks and food that I shouldnt have.

I will need to catch up on the posts.
Glad to be back on the straight and narrow again.

Eating going well and Did One Hour Walking-Running with my group tonight.

Susan
126.6# this a.m.

sweet&sugarfree · 05-15-2008, 10:19 AM

Hi everyone I just downloaded BFFM and I am really excited to get started. I joined a gym near my house today so I am ready to get ripped. I look forward to sharing my journey with you all!!

inatic · 05-19-2008, 04:39 PM

welcome sweet/sf.

SuSUN · 05-24-2008, 09:04 PM

DD ran her first marathon this evening at 6p.m. she ran 10K in 1hr 9 mins. It was a good fundraiser for our area hospitals they raised $64,000 plus. It was a lovely event to see so many running and crossing that finish line.

We took DGD to see her Mommy at the finish line.

Susan

buffedstuff · 06-04-2008, 04:21 AM

Hello all just an early morning pit stop to check up on everyone and say hello, oh and congrat Jammer............I hope everyone is doing well.

mmam5 · 06-04-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buffedstuff

Hello all just an early morning pit stop to check up on everyone and say hello, oh and congrat Jammer............I hope everyone is doing well.

YEAHHHHH BUFFEDSTUFF IS BACK!!!!

buffedstuff · 06-04-2008, 02:14 PM

Heck yeah, I am in the house, but it looks like the party packed up and moved to Cleveland.

mmam5 remembered the old buffed one.........Hello

SuSUN · 06-09-2008, 03:18 PM

Yikes! LOVE those ABs buffedstuff

Been MIA for a little while, family stuff, life in general a vacation and back a tad heavier.

125.2 this a.m. working my way back to 119# I will be happy at 122# and more muscle.

Waving like crazy to All.

Susan

SuSUN · 06-09-2008, 03:31 PM

Did 1 hour Exercise Class today with arm weights.

Hope to be building a few strands of muscle. LOL!

Susan

buffedstuff · 06-09-2008, 08:29 PM

Got my crazy wav on for all the people in the house,

Susan keep building up those strands of muscle.

make those muscle shake.
until next time keep sharing the love

04-26-2008, 05:18 AM	#33
Karennic Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 46 Gallery: Karennic Stats: 198/183/130 Start Date: April 08	New here Hi everyone! I am new to this thread, and starting up BFFM again. I bought the book in 2007, but never really stuck to the program. I am sorry to say I get overwhelmed easily, I think I think too much! So I am trying to get a basic beginner program started. My question for you is what level of carbs did you all start out with? I know BFFM is highly individualized, but it seems some of his menu plans are heavy on the carbs and lower in fat. I have just started up low carb again and am having serious doubts about staying in ketosis. I feel mentally foggy and exhausted when I am in ketosis, so i am looking for a good carb level to start. I am thinking somewhere around 100g of carb a day. Do you stay in ketosis? What level of carbs do you eat? My main focus food-wise is to eat natural foods, no frankenfoods. I generally eat eggs, meat, olive oil, butter and tons of veggies. I want to add in some fruit-berries mostly, to bring myself out of ketosis. I also have a love affair with steel cut oats, which I also want to add back in. For exercise I have been using the treadmill to do walk/run 1/4 mi alternating. I have done this sporadically, and every time I stop, even for a week, it seems I have to start at the beginning agaiin. I also have turbojam, tae-bo and the very first The Firm series. I have a set of dumbbells 5.8.10,12,15 lbs I really want to stick to this this time. I understand that it will take hard work and commitment, and there is no magic bullet. I want to take it slow at first so i don't overdo and quit. Any advice for this newbie??

04-28-2008, 01:31 PM	#34
mmam5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 3,684 Gallery: mmam5 Stats: 150/125 Healthy, 5'4" 45 My REALage=35.6! WOE: whole foods	Ola! And Welcome to BFFM Land! Take it one step at a time I came from doing mainly veggies/fruit, little meat so my veggie/fruit carbs were pretty high ... so a good place to start is like he says in the book might be P-40/C-30/F-30 and go from there... we're all individual so as you work your way thru this journey you may well end up somewhere totally different. It's also a good idea to get at least 1g Protein per lb of LBM, and keep fats around .5g per lb... so I'm about 127# and my LBM is approx 105... I get 105g protein (or more) and 50-60g fat each day ... I'd work on getting your diet in place, good foods and get going on the exercise. I LOVE the original FIRM tapes... it's a good start... There are a few other people that can give you more info on Exercises and here are a couple of links to peruse and check out (when you're ready ) Built's Whole Body Workout Exercises - Exercise RX __________________ ~~~ Marci ~~~ Say "Yes"to life! My Fitday!

06-04-2008, 02:14 PM	#44
buffedstuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 641 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: buffedstuff WOE: BFFM	Greetings Beautiful People Of The World Heck yeah, I am in the house, but it looks like the party packed up and moved to Cleveland. mmam5 remembered the old buffed one.........Hello

06-09-2008, 08:29 PM	#47
buffedstuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 641 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: buffedstuff WOE: BFFM	Pump it People Got my crazy wav on for all the people in the house, Susan keep building up those strands of muscle. make those muscle shake. until next time keep sharing the love

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04-25-2008, 10:06 AM	#31
stargrabber Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: WA State Posts: 388 Gallery: stargrabber Stats: 260/186/163 size 22/14/8 WOE: Coach's Plan LBC Start Date: 10/07	I finally hit size 14's!! I had a goal of wearing them in Vegas next month so I am 27 days early! I haven't been this low in roughly 16 years I was 22/24 this summer.

04-28-2008, 02:02 PM	#35
stargrabber Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: WA State Posts: 388 Gallery: stargrabber Stats: 260/186/163 size 22/14/8 WOE: Coach's Plan LBC Start Date: 10/07	Also really take the time to do the goal setting in Ch 1. then you won't have a reason not to stick to the plan as you will know WHY you want to achieve your goals. Planning is key along with consistency.

05-14-2008, 09:22 PM	#38
SuSUN Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,713 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SuSUN Stats: 152/119 WOE: BFFM since 07/2007 Start Date: LC since 02/2002	My Abdomen is the first to expand. Just back from two weeks vacation in Florida, we couldnt get away this winter. Had a terrific time came back a few pounds up from the nightly drinks and food that I shouldnt have. I will need to catch up on the posts. Glad to be back on the straight and narrow again. Eating going well and Did One Hour Walking-Running with my group tonight. Susan 126.6# this a.m.

05-15-2008, 10:19 AM	#39
sweet&sugarfree MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,268 Gallery: sweet&sugarfree Stats: 195/187.4/156 Start Date: January 1, 2005	Hi everyone I just downloaded BFFM and I am really excited to get started. I joined a gym near my house today so I am ready to get ripped. I look forward to sharing my journey with you all!!

05-19-2008, 04:39 PM	#40
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 12,343 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182/126.2 5'4 46!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach Supervised Start Date: LC since 2/02 B'building since 10/15/02	welcome sweet/sf.

05-24-2008, 09:04 PM	#41
SuSUN Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,713 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SuSUN Stats: 152/119 WOE: BFFM since 07/2007 Start Date: LC since 02/2002	DD ran her first marathon this evening at 6p.m. she ran 10K in 1hr 9 mins. It was a good fundraiser for our area hospitals they raised $64,000 plus. It was a lovely event to see so many running and crossing that finish line. We took DGD to see her Mommy at the finish line. Susan

06-04-2008, 04:21 AM	#42
buffedstuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 641 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: buffedstuff WOE: BFFM	Hello all just an early morning pit stop to check up on everyone and say hello, oh and congrat Jammer............I hope everyone is doing well.

06-09-2008, 03:18 PM	#45
SuSUN Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,713 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SuSUN Stats: 152/119 WOE: BFFM since 07/2007 Start Date: LC since 02/2002	Yikes! LOVE those ABs buffedstuff Been MIA for a little while, family stuff, life in general a vacation and back a tad heavier. 125.2 this a.m. working my way back to 119# I will be happy at 122# and more muscle. Waving like crazy to All. Susan

06-09-2008, 03:31 PM	#46
SuSUN Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,713 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SuSUN Stats: 152/119 WOE: BFFM since 07/2007 Start Date: LC since 02/2002	Did 1 hour Exercise Class today with arm weights. Hope to be building a few strands of muscle. LOL! Susan