Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Yes...I am going to whine about lack of results. I just need to know what I am missing! Here's my background: I am a lifelong exerciser, and have always eaten pretty healthfully. I have had bouts with bulimia on occasion. I did BFL two years ago and lost about 5 pounds scale weight going from about 20% to 16% body fat in twelve weeks. Have been lifting weights at the maintenance level since then, but not eating in a BFL-worthy manner. Started BFL again January 29 with these stats: Age 36, height 5'4 " , weight 120, bf% about 15%, with caliper readings about 4 mm at my suprailiac. I use Accumeasure calipers. My weight and measurements have basically stayed the same throughout the challenge, but my caliper readings are going up. My goal is to get my bf down to 12-13% because I have a lot of poofy fat around my ankles and behind my arms and I have cottage cheesey cellulite. I just don't look like someone who is at 15-16% body fat. Is my mind messed up from the eating disorder? A couple weeks ago I went off BFL for about three days. I gained back the pound or so that I had lost and my caliper readings went up from 5 mm to 6 mm. I started back on the program with a vengeance. Yet, this morning my suprailiac measurement was 8 mm, up from 4 mm W1D1. I have spent about ten days tweaking: -5 days a week eating 1,000 calories per day -two days per week eating 1500 calories per day -eliminating cheat day -I added an hour of cardio to my usual workouts. -I am drinking water, 10-12 cups per day -I am taking 1-2 tbs flax oil per day -No creatine or EAS supplements Before you tell me to start eating, please remember that my RMR is only about 1200-1300 and shouldn't I be consuming 0.8 to 1.0 of that if my goal is to lose body fat? Hussman tells us to " focus on the deficit " and that's what I am doing. Since starting BFL at week 1, I began by eating 6 meals totalling 1300-1500 calories per day. I have gradually lowered that each week because I wasn't losing any fat. My workouts are awesome. I am sore after each one, hit my ten's each time, and I am increasing my weight. My energy levels are still very high even when I am eating so few calories and I am not physically hungry. But I feel like I am accidentally bulking up, not losing fat like I want. How do I switch from bulking to cutting mode? How could I POSSIBLY be bulking if I am eating 1,000 calories per day? Isn't 7 weeks of BFL-eating enough to get my metabolism going again? Could I just have an extremely slow metabolism? I have always had an extremely difficult time losing any body fat at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Jen, there is a fine line between eating to much = no results, and eating too little (starvation mode) = no results. It IS possible to cut too much, eat too little and then not get results. I think that is what is happening to you. I was on an 'exercise more, eat less' program and got no where, except incredibly bummed out and frustrated. told me to eat more! It is hard to do because I think we are programmed to believe that the way to lose is eat less. For the 'average' person, then yes you would estimate your bmr to be 1200-1300 calories. You need to plug your numbers into a TDEE calculator (Tom Venuto) to get a better estimate of your bmr. When I run your numbers based on 15% bf and your weight of 120, Your BMR is 1370 calories. Then if you add in your activity factor (I assume you are doing bfl workouts + the extras described below) then you are considered 'very active'. You would multiply your bmr X 1.725 = 2365 calories/day for maintenance. These numbers are estimates, so even if you drop them a bit, you are probably burning at least 2250 calories/day. So if you have a cheat day equal to maintenance, then to get a 1lb week calorie deficit, you need to eat about 600 calories 3500/6 days) less per day. That means the other days you'd eat about 1650 per day. If you are lean, you have more muscle mass that must be supported by fuel (food). If you exercise a lot, then you need more fuel to support this activity. As long as you are following the bfl guidelines, you should be ok. I think eating 1000/day and 1500 high days isnt enough to support your body. I would guess you are in starvation mode. Losing is going to be harder the leaner you are. I think it is better to follow a healthy eating and exercise plan. Tweak things by eating cleaner foods, or possibly upping your fats a bit and lower carbs a bit (but still eat carbs!). I think your dieting program isnt sustainable. I was eating lower calorie 1350/day, and a high day of 1800 calories. I didnt get any results. I am 5'1 " , 121 lbs, today 18% bf. I was 125 lbs and 23% bf 11 weeks ago. I have 2 high days about 3 days apart each week. I eat 2300 calories those days. The other low days I eat 1500 calories. I have lost all of the bf following this program. I also CUT BACK on the cardio I was doing. It is possible to lose more and eat more. I'd recommend rethinking your eating. You could adjust by 100-200 calories /day each week until you reach more reasonable numbers. By the way, I use the 1site measurement too, but I also track with a tape measure. Maybe your waist is getting bigger because of water retention, time of month, who knows? have more than one measuring stick to track progress. > > Yes...I am going to whine about lack of results. I just need to > know what I am missing! > > Here's my background: > I am a lifelong exerciser, and have always eaten pretty > healthfully. I have had bouts with bulimia on occasion. I did BFL > two years ago and lost about 5 pounds scale weight going from about > 20% to 16% body fat in twelve weeks. Have been lifting weights at > the maintenance level since then, but not eating in a BFL-worthy > manner. Started BFL again January 29 with these stats: Age 36, > height 5'4 " , weight 120, bf% about 15%, with caliper readings about > 4 mm at my suprailiac. I use Accumeasure calipers. My weight and > measurements have basically stayed the same throughout the > challenge, but my caliper readings are going up. > > My goal is to get my bf down to 12-13% because I have a lot of poofy > fat around my ankles and behind my arms and I have cottage cheesey > cellulite. I just don't look like someone who is at 15-16% body > fat. Is my mind messed up from the eating disorder? > > A couple weeks ago I went off BFL for about three days. I gained > back the pound or so that I had lost and my caliper readings went up > from 5 mm to 6 mm. I started back on the program with a > vengeance. Yet, this morning my suprailiac measurement was 8 mm, up > from 4 mm W1D1. > > I have spent about ten days tweaking: > -5 days a week eating 1,000 calories per day > -two days per week eating 1500 calories per day > -eliminating cheat day > -I added an hour of cardio to my usual workouts. > -I am drinking water, 10-12 cups per day > -I am taking 1-2 tbs flax oil per day > -No creatine or EAS supplements > > Before you tell me to start eating, please remember that my RMR is > only about 1200-1300 and shouldn't I be consuming 0.8 to 1.0 of that > if my goal is to lose body fat? Hussman tells us to " focus on the > deficit " and that's what I am doing. Since starting BFL at week 1, > I began by eating 6 meals totalling 1300-1500 calories per day. I > have gradually lowered that each week because I wasn't losing any > fat. My workouts are awesome. I am sore after each one, hit my > ten's each time, and I am increasing my weight. My energy levels > are still very high even when I am eating so few calories and I am > not physically hungry. But I feel like I am accidentally bulking > up, not losing fat like I want. How do I switch from bulking to > cutting mode? How could I POSSIBLY be bulking if I am eating 1,000 > calories per day? Isn't 7 weeks of BFL-eating enough to get my > metabolism going again? Could I just have an extremely slow > metabolism? I have always had an extremely difficult time losing > any body fat at all. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Jen, there is a fine line between eating to much = no results, and eating too little (starvation mode) = no results. It IS possible to cut too much, eat too little and then not get results. I think that is what is happening to you. I was on an 'exercise more, eat less' program and got no where, except incredibly bummed out and frustrated. told me to eat more! It is hard to do because I think we are programmed to believe that the way to lose is eat less. For the 'average' person, then yes you would estimate your bmr to be 1200-1300 calories. You need to plug your numbers into a TDEE calculator (Tom Venuto) to get a better estimate of your bmr. When I run your numbers based on 15% bf and your weight of 120, Your BMR is 1370 calories. Then if you add in your activity factor (I assume you are doing bfl workouts + the extras described below) then you are considered 'very active'. You would multiply your bmr X 1.725 = 2365 calories/day for maintenance. These numbers are estimates, so even if you drop them a bit, you are probably burning at least 2250 calories/day. So if you have a cheat day equal to maintenance, then to get a 1lb week calorie deficit, you need to eat about 600 calories 3500/6 days) less per day. That means the other days you'd eat about 1650 per day. If you are lean, you have more muscle mass that must be supported by fuel (food). If you exercise a lot, then you need more fuel to support this activity. As long as you are following the bfl guidelines, you should be ok. I think eating 1000/day and 1500 high days isnt enough to support your body. I would guess you are in starvation mode. Losing is going to be harder the leaner you are. I think it is better to follow a healthy eating and exercise plan. Tweak things by eating cleaner foods, or possibly upping your fats a bit and lower carbs a bit (but still eat carbs!). I think your dieting program isnt sustainable. I was eating lower calorie 1350/day, and a high day of 1800 calories. I didnt get any results. I am 5'1 " , 121 lbs, today 18% bf. I was 125 lbs and 23% bf 11 weeks ago. I have 2 high days about 3 days apart each week. I eat 2300 calories those days. The other low days I eat 1500 calories. I have lost all of the bf following this program. I also CUT BACK on the cardio I was doing. It is possible to lose more and eat more. I'd recommend rethinking your eating. You could adjust by 100-200 calories /day each week until you reach more reasonable numbers. By the way, I use the 1site measurement too, but I also track with a tape measure. Maybe your waist is getting bigger because of water retention, time of month, who knows? have more than one measuring stick to track progress. > > Yes...I am going to whine about lack of results. I just need to > know what I am missing! > > Here's my background: > I am a lifelong exerciser, and have always eaten pretty > healthfully. I have had bouts with bulimia on occasion. I did BFL > two years ago and lost about 5 pounds scale weight going from about > 20% to 16% body fat in twelve weeks. Have been lifting weights at > the maintenance level since then, but not eating in a BFL-worthy > manner. Started BFL again January 29 with these stats: Age 36, > height 5'4 " , weight 120, bf% about 15%, with caliper readings about > 4 mm at my suprailiac. I use Accumeasure calipers. My weight and > measurements have basically stayed the same throughout the > challenge, but my caliper readings are going up. > > My goal is to get my bf down to 12-13% because I have a lot of poofy > fat around my ankles and behind my arms and I have cottage cheesey > cellulite. I just don't look like someone who is at 15-16% body > fat. Is my mind messed up from the eating disorder? > > A couple weeks ago I went off BFL for about three days. I gained > back the pound or so that I had lost and my caliper readings went up > from 5 mm to 6 mm. I started back on the program with a > vengeance. Yet, this morning my suprailiac measurement was 8 mm, up > from 4 mm W1D1. > > I have spent about ten days tweaking: > -5 days a week eating 1,000 calories per day > -two days per week eating 1500 calories per day > -eliminating cheat day > -I added an hour of cardio to my usual workouts. > -I am drinking water, 10-12 cups per day > -I am taking 1-2 tbs flax oil per day > -No creatine or EAS supplements > > Before you tell me to start eating, please remember that my RMR is > only about 1200-1300 and shouldn't I be consuming 0.8 to 1.0 of that > if my goal is to lose body fat? Hussman tells us to " focus on the > deficit " and that's what I am doing. Since starting BFL at week 1, > I began by eating 6 meals totalling 1300-1500 calories per day. I > have gradually lowered that each week because I wasn't losing any > fat. My workouts are awesome. I am sore after each one, hit my > ten's each time, and I am increasing my weight. My energy levels > are still very high even when I am eating so few calories and I am > not physically hungry. But I feel like I am accidentally bulking > up, not losing fat like I want. How do I switch from bulking to > cutting mode? How could I POSSIBLY be bulking if I am eating 1,000 > calories per day? Isn't 7 weeks of BFL-eating enough to get my > metabolism going again? Could I just have an extremely slow > metabolism? I have always had an extremely difficult time losing > any body fat at all. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I'd watch that bodyfat too. 12% is essential bodyfat. When you get that low, you run into medical problems like amenorhea ( I know from experience) Not a good thing. <sandrawith2kids@...> wrote: Jen, there is a fine line between eating to much = no results, and eating too little (starvation mode) = no results. It IS possible to cut too much, eat too little and then not get results. I think that is what is happening to you. I was on an 'exercise more, eat less' program and got no where, except incredibly bummed out and frustrated. told me to eat more! It is hard to do because I think we are programmed to believe that the way to lose is eat less. For the 'average' person, then yes you would estimate your bmr to be 1200-1300 calories. You need to plug your numbers into a TDEE calculator (Tom Venuto) to get a better estimate of your bmr. When I run your numbers based on 15% bf and your weight of 120, Your BMR is 1370 calories. Then if you add in your activity factor (I assume you are doing bfl workouts + the extras described below) then you are considered 'very active'. You would multiply your bmr X 1.725 = 2365 calories/day for maintenance. These numbers are estimates, so even if you drop them a bit, you are probably burning at least 2250 calories/day. So if you have a cheat day equal to maintenance, then to get a 1lb week calorie deficit, you need to eat about 600 calories 3500/6 days) less per day. That means the other days you'd eat about 1650 per day. If you are lean, you have more muscle mass that must be supported by fuel (food). If you exercise a lot, then you need more fuel to support this activity. As long as you are following the bfl guidelines, you should be ok. I think eating 1000/day and 1500 high days isnt enough to support your body. I would guess you are in starvation mode. Losing is going to be harder the leaner you are. I think it is better to follow a healthy eating and exercise plan. Tweak things by eating cleaner foods, or possibly upping your fats a bit and lower carbs a bit (but still eat carbs!). I think your dieting program isnt sustainable. I was eating lower calorie 1350/day, and a high day of 1800 calories. I didnt get any results. I am 5'1 " , 121 lbs, today 18% bf. I was 125 lbs and 23% bf 11 weeks ago. I have 2 high days about 3 days apart each week. I eat 2300 calories those days. The other low days I eat 1500 calories. I have lost all of the bf following this program. I also CUT BACK on the cardio I was doing. It is possible to lose more and eat more. I'd recommend rethinking your eating. You could adjust by 100-200 calories /day each week until you reach more reasonable numbers. By the way, I use the 1site measurement too, but I also track with a tape measure. Maybe your waist is getting bigger because of water retention, time of month, who knows? have more than one measuring stick to track progress. > > Yes...I am going to whine about lack of results. I just need to > know what I am missing! > > Here's my background: > I am a lifelong exerciser, and have always eaten pretty > healthfully. I have had bouts with bulimia on occasion. I did BFL > two years ago and lost about 5 pounds scale weight going from about > 20% to 16% body fat in twelve weeks. Have been lifting weights at > the maintenance level since then, but not eating in a BFL-worthy > manner. Started BFL again January 29 with these stats: Age 36, > height 5'4 " , weight 120, bf% about 15%, with caliper readings about > 4 mm at my suprailiac. I use Accumeasure calipers. My weight and > measurements have basically stayed the same throughout the > challenge, but my caliper readings are going up. > > My goal is to get my bf down to 12-13% because I have a lot of poofy > fat around my ankles and behind my arms and I have cottage cheesey > cellulite. I just don't look like someone who is at 15-16% body > fat. Is my mind messed up from the eating disorder? > > A couple weeks ago I went off BFL for about three days. I gained > back the pound or so that I had lost and my caliper readings went up > from 5 mm to 6 mm. I started back on the program with a > vengeance. Yet, this morning my suprailiac measurement was 8 mm, up > from 4 mm W1D1. > > I have spent about ten days tweaking: > -5 days a week eating 1,000 calories per day > -two days per week eating 1500 calories per day > -eliminating cheat day > -I added an hour of cardio to my usual workouts. > -I am drinking water, 10-12 cups per day > -I am taking 1-2 tbs flax oil per day > -No creatine or EAS supplements > > Before you tell me to start eating, please remember that my RMR is > only about 1200-1300 and shouldn't I be consuming 0.8 to 1.0 of that > if my goal is to lose body fat? Hussman tells us to " focus on the > deficit " and that's what I am doing. Since starting BFL at week 1, > I began by eating 6 meals totalling 1300-1500 calories per day. I > have gradually lowered that each week because I wasn't losing any > fat. My workouts are awesome. I am sore after each one, hit my > ten's each time, and I am increasing my weight. My energy levels > are still very high even when I am eating so few calories and I am > not physically hungry. But I feel like I am accidentally bulking > up, not losing fat like I want. How do I switch from bulking to > cutting mode? How could I POSSIBLY be bulking if I am eating 1,000 > calories per day? Isn't 7 weeks of BFL-eating enough to get my > metabolism going again? Could I just have an extremely slow > metabolism? I have always had an extremely difficult time losing > any body fat at all. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks . I can't argue with your results. I am still skeptical because I have been all over the calorie range during this challenge and have lost no body fat or inches no matter what I was doing, but I might try to increase a little each week and see what happens--hey it can't hurt much. And I will zig-zag my calories and see if that helps. It's too late to meet my goal, which was to look better in my bikini for my vacation to Florida--that will be starting this weekend. I need to be happy that I feel so much better and that I can feel muiscles popping out under my fat, even if I can't see them (yet). And I had my blood pressure checked yesterday and it was 102/63. <sandrawith2kids@...> wrote: Jen, there is a fine line between eating to much = no results, and eating too little (starvation mode) = no results. It IS possible to cut too much, eat too little and then not get results. I think that is what is happening to you. I was on an 'exercise more, eat less' program and got no where, except incredibly bummed out and frustrated. told me to eat more! It is hard to do because I think we are programmed to believe that the way to lose is eat less. For the 'average' person, then yes you would estimate your bmr to be 1200-1300 calories. You need to plug your numbers into a TDEE calculator (Tom Venuto) to get a better estimate of your bmr. When I run your numbers based on 15% bf and your weight of 120, Your BMR is 1370 calories. Then if you add in your activity factor (I assume you are doing bfl workouts + the extras described below) then you are considered 'very active'. You would multiply your bmr X 1.725 = 2365 calories/day for maintenance. These numbers are estimates, so even if you drop them a bit, you are probably burning at least 2250 calories/day. So if you have a cheat day equal to maintenance, then to get a 1lb week calorie deficit, you need to eat about 600 calories 3500/6 days) less per day. That means the other days you'd eat about 1650 per day. If you are lean, you have more muscle mass that must be supported by fuel (food). If you exercise a lot, then you need more fuel to support this activity. As long as you are following the bfl guidelines, you should be ok. I think eating 1000/day and 1500 high days isnt enough to support your body. I would guess you are in starvation mode. Losing is going to be harder the leaner you are. I think it is better to follow a healthy eating and exercise plan. Tweak things by eating cleaner foods, or possibly upping your fats a bit and lower carbs a bit (but still eat carbs!). I think your dieting program isnt sustainable. I was eating lower calorie 1350/day, and a high day of 1800 calories. I didnt get any results. I am 5'1 " , 121 lbs, today 18% bf. I was 125 lbs and 23% bf 11 weeks ago. I have 2 high days about 3 days apart each week. I eat 2300 calories those days. The other low days I eat 1500 calories. I have lost all of the bf following this program. I also CUT BACK on the cardio I was doing. It is possible to lose more and eat more. I'd recommend rethinking your eating. You could adjust by 100-200 calories /day each week until you reach more reasonable numbers. By the way, I use the 1site measurement too, but I also track with a tape measure. Maybe your waist is getting bigger because of water retention, time of month, who knows? have more than one measuring stick to track progress. > > Yes...I am going to whine about lack of results. I just need to > know what I am missing! > > Here's my background: > I am a lifelong exerciser, and have always eaten pretty > healthfully. I have had bouts with bulimia on occasion. I did BFL > two years ago and lost about 5 pounds scale weight going from about > 20% to 16% body fat in twelve weeks. Have been lifting weights at > the maintenance level since then, but not eating in a BFL-worthy > manner. Started BFL again January 29 with these stats: Age 36, > height 5'4 " , weight 120, bf% about 15%, with caliper readings about > 4 mm at my suprailiac. I use Accumeasure calipers. My weight and > measurements have basically stayed the same throughout the > challenge, but my caliper readings are going up. > > My goal is to get my bf down to 12-13% because I have a lot of poofy > fat around my ankles and behind my arms and I have cottage cheesey > cellulite. I just don't look like someone who is at 15-16% body > fat. Is my mind messed up from the eating disorder? > > A couple weeks ago I went off BFL for about three days. I gained > back the pound or so that I had lost and my caliper readings went up > from 5 mm to 6 mm. I started back on the program with a > vengeance. Yet, this morning my suprailiac measurement was 8 mm, up > from 4 mm W1D1. > > I have spent about ten days tweaking: > -5 days a week eating 1,000 calories per day > -two days per week eating 1500 calories per day > -eliminating cheat day > -I added an hour of cardio to my usual workouts. > -I am drinking water, 10-12 cups per day > -I am taking 1-2 tbs flax oil per day > -No creatine or EAS supplements > > Before you tell me to start eating, please remember that my RMR is > only about 1200-1300 and shouldn't I be consuming 0.8 to 1.0 of that > if my goal is to lose body fat? Hussman tells us to " focus on the > deficit " and that's what I am doing. Since starting BFL at week 1, > I began by eating 6 meals totalling 1300-1500 calories per day. I > have gradually lowered that each week because I wasn't losing any > fat. My workouts are awesome. I am sore after each one, hit my > ten's each time, and I am increasing my weight. My energy levels > are still very high even when I am eating so few calories and I am > not physically hungry. But I feel like I am accidentally bulking > up, not losing fat like I want. How do I switch from bulking to > cutting mode? How could I POSSIBLY be bulking if I am eating 1,000 > calories per day? Isn't 7 weeks of BFL-eating enough to get my > metabolism going again? Could I just have an extremely slow > metabolism? I have always had an extremely difficult time losing > any body fat at all. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Jen, that is terrific news about your blood pressure! In the scheme of things, health is THE most important thing, so I think you have been successful with this challenge! I hear your frustration. I've been around the same weight, give or take 5 lbs up/down, but no real change in my physique. In fact, my waistband on my pants was getting tighter, so it was literally making me go crazy. I workout often and hard, and I eat really clean by anyone's standards. Most people think I'm a health nut because of all the exercise and my eating plan. Regardless, I have struggled for over 1 year to look the way I want. I am still not there, but I am at least making progress now which is more than I could say before. suggested that I should up my calories to get my metabolism revving again. I suspect you are in the same boat. Her suggestion was to go high day, low day, back and forth. So for you, that might be 2300 cals and then 1600 calories. Your body won't know whether you are starving or overfeeding, so this should help prevent fat gain. I'll admit, I was too chicken to try that approach (too many high days made me nervous). So I adopted the BFFM plan of a few days low and one day high. This has worked for me. ENJOY YOUR VACATION! You deserve to take a break, and come back strong and feeling good about what you have accomplished. If you met all the goals you can control, then you are winning this battle! > > Thanks . I can't argue with your results. I am still skeptical because I have been all over the calorie range during this challenge and have lost no body fat or inches no matter what I was doing, but I might try to increase a little each week and see what happens--hey it can't hurt much. And I will zig-zag my calories and see if that helps. > > It's too late to meet my goal, which was to look better in my bikini for my vacation to Florida--that will be starting this weekend. I need to be happy that I feel so much better and that I can feel muiscles popping out under my fat, even if I can't see them (yet). And I had my blood pressure checked yesterday and it was 102/63. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Hi Jen, I'm realively new to the group, but I'm not new when it comes to health promotion/nutrition/fitness. I was kind of hoping to remain in lurk mode, but I had to come out to give my opinion/thoughts. From what was written, it sounds like you have a very nice physique. According to all the 'standards', professional/societal, you are at a heathy weight and bf% for you height (actually slightly on the low side). Yet, your email sounds like you feel like you are seriously overweight and have an unsightly body. That worries me, since you do sound like you're on the thin side. Of course, no one could (or would want to) diagnose anyone over the internet, but the term 'body dysmorphic disorder' comes to mind. This happens sometimes with those who have struggled (or are still stuggling) with Bulemia or Anorexia. I am probably crazy and I know things never come out like you mean them on email, but please know that I mean well. Also, I would argue (and please tell me if my thinking is wrong) that it's impossible to gain 2mm in 3 days caused by actual 'fat' weight. So try not to worry about that too much! Someone mentioned that your limited calorie intake may be causing your body to enter 'starvation mode' thereby holding on to every single little calorie with dear life. PS: If you are just trying to gain muscle and look sleeker, I think I would just increase calories and maintain lifting/cardio. Sincerely, Lori ---Jen Wrote: It's too late to meet my goal, which was to look better in my bikini for my vacation to Florida--that will be starting this weekend. I need to be happy that I feel so much better and that I can feel muiscles popping out under my fat, even if I can't see them (yet). And I had my blood pressure checked yesterday and it was 102/63. ---Started BFL again January 29 with these stats: Age 36, > > height 5'4 " , weight 120, bf% about 15%, with caliper readings > about > > 4 mm at my suprailiac ---A couple weeks ago I went off BFL for about three days. I gained back the pound or so that I had lost and my caliper readings went up from 5 mm to 6 mm. I started back on the program with a vengeance. Yet, this morning my suprailiac measurement was 8 mm,up from 4 mm W1D1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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