Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 I think the key to your question is " Ate appropriately and to the best of my ability. " What does that mean. I am a strict by the book kind of girl. Some people aren't but this plan really works the closer you follow it exactly the first time around. IMHO so... if the scale didn't move then it is very possible you may have eaten a little too much. Or didn't drink enough water or your time of the month etc... I don't know if I am not the norm but my first challenge I lost 1-3 lbs per week. I followed exactly and literally ate the foods listed in the book. I also ate lik a lunatic for my free days! dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 Thanks Dawn.. I will pay more attention to my food.. Maybe it is my portions. I thought I was doing it correctly, I measured everything and thought I was it was the appropriate amount. I definately drink more than enough water.. I know that is not the case.. let see what the this week holds for me.. a > I think the key to your question is > > " Ate appropriately and to the best of my ability. " > > What does that mean. I am a strict by the book kind of girl. Some > people aren't but this plan really works the closer you follow it exactly > the first time around. IMHO > > so... if the scale didn't move then it is very possible you may have eaten > a little too much. Or didn't drink enough water or your time of the > month etc... > > I don't know if I am not the norm but my first challenge I lost 1-3 lbs per > week. I followed exactly and literally ate the foods listed in the book. I > also ate lik a lunatic for my free days! > > dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 Hi a-- Great job on getting through the first week! There are lots of reasons why the scale may or may not drop at the beginning: You didn't happen to weigh/measure after you had your free day, did you? That's one thing I learned really quickly--take your weight and measures before you start eating free stuff. For many BFLers in the beginning (myself included), the measurements go up due to muscle gain in addition to the body fat that remains. This is a completely normal phenomenon when beginning a weightlifting program. This should start to equalize in the next few weeks as your increased muscle raises your metabolism to burn more calories (and start burning away the fat). One solution to ease your worries is to not weigh/measure for the first four to six weeks or so...it gives the program time to work without your mind having a chance to question it. Also, if you're like many people who have tried a lot of diets and yo- yoed their weight over many years, your results may be slower to come (not that they won't!!) just because your body has to question whether you're serious about keeping up the program before it will give up any of the fat. For many women like this, they see very dramatic losses around week 8 or 9. If you want to double check what you're eating, you can always post a day's menu here and we'll evaluate it for you to make sure you're eating enough or not too much. Just keep at it (drink your water, eat clean and lift hard) and you'll see results. Trust that the program works and you'll see results!! Don't worry and DON'T give up!! Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 a; It's only been a week, I didn't see any major changes until the 6 week mark. So hang in there and keep working the program and you will see some changes in time. Joann http://www.mrsbishwitskitchen.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 I just wanted to say thanks for all the motivation and pep talks.. they really do help.. I think I like the idea of posting what I eat- if you guys can look it over and get me on a better track that would be cool.. I am unofficially taking the challenge.. It is definately for me.. so if it take me a couple of weeks to get things down then that is fine.. for me I know that 1 challenge will not be enough.. so, even though i said that- i do not want you guys to think i am not taking this seriously because i am... I currently were a size 8 pant and weigh 150. So, there is a lot of toning up to do and muscle to build.. what i plan on eating to day.. meal 1 -- pancakes - 6 egg whites, 1/2 cup oatmeal meal 2 -- carblite bar(0 sugar- 2gr carbs- 21 gr protein)/ banana meal 3 -- 4 oz chicken/ spinach 1/2 cup brown rice meal 4 -- 1/2 cup cottage cheese/ fat free yogurt/ 3 frozen strawberries (cut up, almost shredded) meal 5 -- tuna small can/ apple meal 6 -- not sure yet.. thanks for everything.. a > Hi a-- > Great job on getting through the first week! > > There are lots of reasons why the scale may or may not drop at the > beginning: > > You didn't happen to weigh/measure after you had your free day, did > you? That's one thing I learned really quickly--take your weight and > measures before you start eating free stuff. > > For many BFLers in the beginning (myself included), the measurements > go up due to muscle gain in addition to the body fat that remains. > This is a completely normal phenomenon when beginning a weightlifting > program. This should start to equalize in the next few weeks as your > increased muscle raises your metabolism to burn more calories (and > start burning away the fat). One solution to ease your worries is to > not weigh/measure for the first four to six weeks or so...it gives > the program time to work without your mind having a chance to > question it. > > Also, if you're like many people who have tried a lot of diets and yo- > yoed their weight over many years, your results may be slower to come > (not that they won't!!) just because your body has to question > whether you're serious about keeping up the program before it will > give up any of the fat. For many women like this, they see very > dramatic losses around week 8 or 9. > > If you want to double check what you're eating, you can always post a > day's menu here and we'll evaluate it for you to make sure you're > eating enough or not too much. > > Just keep at it (drink your water, eat clean and lift hard) and > you'll see results. Trust that the program works and you'll see > results!! Don't worry and DON'T give up!! > > Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 Hi a, I can tell you are serious about embracing BFL! Your meals look perfect with the exception that you need to add veggies in there! Try for green ones - as many as you feel like but at least a portion with 2 of your meals. Brocolli, green beans, salads, etc will do wonders to help fill you up if you get hungry between meals. They also give you lots of needed vitamins, anti-oxidents, etc. Don't leave them out as they will speed your success! Park Re: end of week 1 I just wanted to say thanks for all the motivation and pep talks.. they really do help.. I think I like the idea of posting what I eat- if you guys can look it over and get me on a better track that would be cool.. I am unofficially taking the challenge.. It is definately for me.. so if it take me a couple of weeks to get things down then that is fine.. for me I know that 1 challenge will not be enough.. so, even though i said that- i do not want you guys to think i am not taking this seriously because i am... I currently were a size 8 pant and weigh 150. So, there is a lot of toning up to do and muscle to build.. what i plan on eating to day.. meal 1 -- pancakes - 6 egg whites, 1/2 cup oatmeal meal 2 -- carblite bar(0 sugar- 2gr carbs- 21 gr protein)/ banana meal 3 -- 4 oz chicken/ spinach 1/2 cup brown rice meal 4 -- 1/2 cup cottage cheese/ fat free yogurt/ 3 frozen strawberries (cut up, almost shredded) meal 5 -- tuna small can/ apple meal 6 -- not sure yet.. thanks for everything.. a > Hi a-- > Great job on getting through the first week! > > There are lots of reasons why the scale may or may not drop at the > beginning: > > You didn't happen to weigh/measure after you had your free day, did > you? That's one thing I learned really quickly--take your weight and > measures before you start eating free stuff. > > For many BFLers in the beginning (myself included), the measurements > go up due to muscle gain in addition to the body fat that remains. > This is a completely normal phenomenon when beginning a weightlifting > program. This should start to equalize in the next few weeks as your > increased muscle raises your metabolism to burn more calories (and > start burning away the fat). One solution to ease your worries is to > not weigh/measure for the first four to six weeks or so...it gives > the program time to work without your mind having a chance to > question it. > > Also, if you're like many people who have tried a lot of diets and yo- > yoed their weight over many years, your results may be slower to come > (not that they won't!!) just because your body has to question > whether you're serious about keeping up the program before it will > give up any of the fat. For many women like this, they see very > dramatic losses around week 8 or 9. > > If you want to double check what you're eating, you can always post a > day's menu here and we'll evaluate it for you to make sure you're > eating enough or not too much. > > Just keep at it (drink your water, eat clean and lift hard) and > you'll see results. Trust that the program works and you'll see > results!! Don't worry and DON'T give up!! > > Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 Hi a! Your meun looks really good! I'd just suggest a few little things: > what i plan on eating to day.. > > meal 1 -- pancakes - 6 egg whites, 1/2 cup oatmeal > > meal 2 -- carblite bar(0 sugar- 2gr carbs- 21 gr protein)/ banana > > meal 3 -- 4 oz chicken/ spinach 1/2 cup brown rice > > meal 4 -- 1/2 cup cottage cheese/ fat free yogurt/ 3 frozen > strawberries (cut up, almost shredded) > > meal 5 -- tuna small can/ apple > > meal 6 -- not sure yet.. > M1: A great choice. I find protein pancakes very filling. M2: Some BFLers choose not to eat bars that often, but once a day is fine, in my opinion, as long as they fill you up and are satisfying. I eat at least one a day, sometimes two in a crunch. Careful of the banana, though, 1/2 to 3/4 is usually a full carb portion. M3: looks good, although a portion of chicken for most women is approx 3oz, usually 1/2 of a large grocery store chicken breast. M4: great choice! M5: perfect! My only other suggestion would be to add some more fibrous veggies in your day, maybe have a salad (or other cooked veggie, like broccoli, green peppers and onions, etc.) with the chicken/spinach/rice meal or for dinner. One of my best BFL tips has to be that the power of fiber and its influence on weight loss should never be underestimated! I try to eat two big salads a day. Just be careful about dressings, though, I usually eat my good fats on my salads, usually a flax oil- based dressing. Just keep on keeping on and you'll see the changes! Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2003 Report Share Posted February 15, 2003 rebecca, Do you have a daily log or a planner? If I didn't plan I know I would miss things. Planning, for me, is the only thing that keeps me on track. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2003 Report Share Posted February 15, 2003 I started keeping a journal this wk and it realy does help. If you can't get to the gym: upper body-push ups, tricep dips lower body-lunges, step ups, leg lifts, butt lifts you can use anything for wts: canned food, milk jugs filled w/water Granted, you may not be using as high of wts as usual, but, at least it's something. Becky > Well, Today is basically the end of Week 1. > > Overall, I exercised 3 of the last 5 days--counting today--and I > think the same number of days my eating has been good though I don't > think I made it to 6 meals, only 5. > > Tomorrow, day 6, is supposed to be my weight-training day. But since > the gym closed an noon and I have other appointments in the morning, > I don't know what if anything I'm going to do for some sort of > exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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