Re: 10 weeks....what's next?

[Guest guest]

Wow! Those are great results. A lot of times people who are small or don't

have a lot to lose really struggle with the last few pounds. You are doing

great!

You can take a week off from heavy lifting and intense intervals, but it's

advisable that you still be fairly active and still eat reasonably well. You

don't want to just chuck everything you've worked so hard for and go back to

your old ways for a week or two.

The idea is to just give yourself a breather from the really intense

workouts. Let your mind and body recover a little. Maybe spend the time

exploring new activities, reading about new programs or exercises, trying

new recipes, shopping for new workout clothes, doing some kinder gentler

workouts like yoga, group fitness classes or moderate cardio. Even if you're

not training intensely and you're having a few more treats than normal, you

still want to have your mind on health and fitness. The week off is about

renewal, not about backsliding.

> Hi all,

>

> I've been a quiet, but avid reader of this group's posts. Thank you

> all for your overall motivation, insightful questions, and solid answers.

>

> BFL has been amazing for me. I'm at my 10th week and feel great! I'm

> 5'1 and started the challenge weighing in at 127 lbs with a 29 " waist

> (i'm short so that wasn't evenly distributed ). I'm on week 10

> weighing in at 117 with a 26 " waist.

>

> Everyone was right; I rapidly lost 4 lbs the first 2 weeks and then

> steadily lost about 1 lb a week. At 10 weeks, I've lost 10 lbs. Even

> though I felt great inside from day 1, like others, I only saw notable

> results after week 8 and especially in week 10.

>

> I had been very athletic in the past but really let go after mid 20s

> hit. But now in my late 20s I'm seeing that same muscle definition I

> had in the past again.

>

> NOW MY QUESTION - I don't want to go back to my old ways. I want to

> move forward with my healthy eating habits and workout regime. I want

> to continue to lose more body fat and develop muscle. However, after

> 12 weeks of BFL, I'm also ready for a break. So, , what is

> advisable? Can I take a week (or two) off and then begin Challenge #2?

> What is advisable? I'm scared to death to revert back to my old eating

> habits and laziness (and especially look like my before pictures ever

> again). How have others moved forward with a second or third challenge?

>

> Thanks!

> Rasika

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm on Week 8, and I've lost 8 pounds and several inches. I'm pysched to

have gotten this far into the program, and I can't wait to see what the

final weeks will bring me!

My plan is to take a week off between challenges. I want to keep the food

pretty much on pace as I think it is a pretty simple plan and easy to do. I

will be enjoying some wine with my mom when she comes to visit (I hope it

tastes as good as I remember), which is at the end of Week 12. And I have a

gazillion workout tapes. I am really looking forward to some more

intermediate workouts with a different focus. For a week!

I'm scheduling a 5k for the first day back on my second challenge. Will

swap that out with weights the following day.

It's not just the change to my body - my mind is changing too. I'm much

more productive, and I've started Spanish classes. I read a lot more, I

have more energy, and I get things done that I've been putting off for

years.

> Hi all,

>

> I've been a quiet, but avid reader of this group's posts. Thank you

> all for your overall motivation, insightful questions, and solid answers.

>

> BFL has been amazing for me. I'm at my 10th week and feel great! I'm

> 5'1 and started the challenge weighing in at 127 lbs with a 29 " waist

> (i'm short so that wasn't evenly distributed ). I'm on week 10

> weighing in at 117 with a 26 " waist.

>

> Everyone was right; I rapidly lost 4 lbs the first 2 weeks and then

> steadily lost about 1 lb a week. At 10 weeks, I've lost 10 lbs. Even

> though I felt great inside from day 1, like others, I only saw notable

> results after week 8 and especially in week 10.

>

> I had been very athletic in the past but really let go after mid 20s

> hit. But now in my late 20s I'm seeing that same muscle definition I

> had in the past again.

>

> NOW MY QUESTION - I don't want to go back to my old ways. I want to

> move forward with my healthy eating habits and workout regime. I want

> to continue to lose more body fat and develop muscle. However, after

> 12 weeks of BFL, I'm also ready for a break. So, , what is

> advisable? Can I take a week (or two) off and then begin Challenge #2?

> What is advisable? I'm scared to death to revert back to my old eating

> habits and laziness (and especially look like my before pictures ever

> again). How have others moved forward with a second or third challenge?

>

> Thanks!

> Rasika

>

>

>

--

Diane M. in CO

[Guest guest]

Diane --

It's amazing how when you make the decision to change one thing in

your life, that you end up with a snowball effect! Really -- It's

that first step -- that first trigger that starts it all rolling.

When I started BFL, I was feeling very frustrated. I had gone to gyms

for 2 years, had a trainer for one year prior to BFL, but no change in

body fat percentage, I still wasn't toned, etc. Now, I have not only

seen changes to my body and mind, but also my confidence as well.

Great job on the progress and for looking ahead... Also, great job on

improving your mind as well!

>

> > Hi all,

> >

> > I've been a quiet, but avid reader of this group's posts. Thank you

> > all for your overall motivation, insightful questions, and solid

answers.

> >

> > BFL has been amazing for me. I'm at my 10th week and feel great! I'm

> > 5'1 and started the challenge weighing in at 127 lbs with a 29 " waist

> > (i'm short so that wasn't evenly distributed ). I'm on week 10

> > weighing in at 117 with a 26 " waist.

> >

> > Everyone was right; I rapidly lost 4 lbs the first 2 weeks and then

> > steadily lost about 1 lb a week. At 10 weeks, I've lost 10 lbs. Even

> > though I felt great inside from day 1, like others, I only saw notable

> > results after week 8 and especially in week 10.

> >

> > I had been very athletic in the past but really let go after mid 20s

> > hit. But now in my late 20s I'm seeing that same muscle definition I

> > had in the past again.

> >

> > NOW MY QUESTION - I don't want to go back to my old ways. I want to

> > move forward with my healthy eating habits and workout regime. I want

> > to continue to lose more body fat and develop muscle. However, after

> > 12 weeks of BFL, I'm also ready for a break. So, , what is

> > advisable? Can I take a week (or two) off and then begin Challenge #2?

> > What is advisable? I'm scared to death to revert back to my old eating

> > habits and laziness (and especially look like my before pictures ever

> > again). How have others moved forward with a second or third

challenge?

> >

> > Thanks!

> > Rasika

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

> --

> Diane M. in CO

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks !

These 10 weeks have been challenging but very effective. I've always

been petite, but have struggled in the abdominal and bust area (i was

top heavy). My lower and upper body are much more balanced now. AND,

some random traces cellulite that started appearing on my bum and

thighs have completely disappeared!

I also did this challenge as a vegetarian (been one my whole life);

and for the first time in my life I've learned how to incorporate

healthy vegetarian proteins to my diet.

I'm walking proof that petite, vegetarians can do it too!

Thanks for the advice. I will take it a little lighter after my first

12 weeks ends and incorporate more yoga, biking, etc in my life. I

plan on starting back up just as intensely the week after that. More

than anything I'm also looking forward for a nice glass of wine after

a long day of work

Thanks again for everyone's support!

Rasika

>

> > Hi all,

> >

> > I've been a quiet, but avid reader of this group's posts. Thank you

> > all for your overall motivation, insightful questions, and solid

answers.

> >

> > BFL has been amazing for me. I'm at my 10th week and feel great! I'm

> > 5'1 and started the challenge weighing in at 127 lbs with a 29 " waist

> > (i'm short so that wasn't evenly distributed ). I'm on week 10

> > weighing in at 117 with a 26 " waist.

> >

> > Everyone was right; I rapidly lost 4 lbs the first 2 weeks and then

> > steadily lost about 1 lb a week. At 10 weeks, I've lost 10 lbs. Even

> > though I felt great inside from day 1, like others, I only saw notable

> > results after week 8 and especially in week 10.

> >

> > I had been very athletic in the past but really let go after mid 20s

> > hit. But now in my late 20s I'm seeing that same muscle definition I

> > had in the past again.

> >

> > NOW MY QUESTION - I don't want to go back to my old ways. I want to

> > move forward with my healthy eating habits and workout regime. I want

> > to continue to lose more body fat and develop muscle. However, after

> > 12 weeks of BFL, I'm also ready for a break. So, , what is

> > advisable? Can I take a week (or two) off and then begin Challenge #2?

> > What is advisable? I'm scared to death to revert back to my old eating

> > habits and laziness (and especially look like my before pictures ever

> > again). How have others moved forward with a second or third

challenge?

> >

> > Thanks!

> > Rasika

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Rasika, can you share some vegetarian recipes that you've used during your

challenge?

> Thanks !

>

> These 10 weeks have been challenging but very effective. I've always

> been petite, but have struggled in the abdominal and bust area (i was

> top heavy). My lower and upper body are much more balanced now. AND,

> some random traces cellulite that started appearing on my bum and

> thighs have completely disappeared!

>

> I also did this challenge as a vegetarian (been one my whole life);

> and for the first time in my life I've learned how to incorporate

> healthy vegetarian proteins to my diet.

>

> I'm walking proof that petite, vegetarians can do it too!

>

> Thanks for the advice. I will take it a little lighter after my first

> 12 weeks ends and incorporate more yoga, biking, etc in my life. I

> plan on starting back up just as intensely the week after that. More

> than anything I'm also looking forward for a nice glass of wine after

> a long day of work

>

> Thanks again for everyone's support!

>

> Rasika

>

>

>

> >

> > > Hi all,

> > >

> > > I've been a quiet, but avid reader of this group's posts. Thank you

> > > all for your overall motivation, insightful questions, and solid

> answers.

> > >

> > > BFL has been amazing for me. I'm at my 10th week and feel great! I'm

> > > 5'1 and started the challenge weighing in at 127 lbs with a 29 " waist

> > > (i'm short so that wasn't evenly distributed ). I'm on week 10

> > > weighing in at 117 with a 26 " waist.

> > >

> > > Everyone was right; I rapidly lost 4 lbs the first 2 weeks and then

> > > steadily lost about 1 lb a week. At 10 weeks, I've lost 10 lbs. Even

> > > though I felt great inside from day 1, like others, I only saw notable

> > > results after week 8 and especially in week 10.

> > >

> > > I had been very athletic in the past but really let go after mid 20s

> > > hit. But now in my late 20s I'm seeing that same muscle definition I

> > > had in the past again.

> > >

> > > NOW MY QUESTION - I don't want to go back to my old ways. I want to

> > > move forward with my healthy eating habits and workout regime. I want

> > > to continue to lose more body fat and develop muscle. However, after

> > > 12 weeks of BFL, I'm also ready for a break. So, , what is

> > > advisable? Can I take a week (or two) off and then begin Challenge #2?

> > > What is advisable? I'm scared to death to revert back to my old eating

> > > habits and laziness (and especially look like my before pictures ever

> > > again). How have others moved forward with a second or third

> challenge?

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > > Rasika

> > >

> > >

> > > ------------------------------------

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Rasika:

I'd love to know some of your recipes. I'm not a vegitarian, but I don't

really like beef and get sick of chicken chicken chicken. I do tofu stirfry

but I'd love alternatives.

> Thanks !

>

> These 10 weeks have been challenging but very effective. I've always

> been petite, but have struggled in the abdominal and bust area (i was

> top heavy). My lower and upper body are much more balanced now. AND,

> some random traces cellulite that started appearing on my bum and

> thighs have completely disappeared!

>

> I also did this challenge as a vegetarian (been one my whole life);

> and for the first time in my life I've learned how to incorporate

> healthy vegetarian proteins to my diet.

>

> I'm walking proof that petite, vegetarians can do it too!

>

> Thanks for the advice. I will take it a little lighter after my first

> 12 weeks ends and incorporate more yoga, biking, etc in my life. I

> plan on starting back up just as intensely the week after that. More

> than anything I'm also looking forward for a nice glass of wine after

> a long day of work

>

> Thanks again for everyone's support!

>

> Rasika

>

>

> >

> > > Hi all,

> > >

> > > I've been a quiet, but avid reader of this group's posts. Thank you

> > > all for your overall motivation, insightful questions, and solid

> answers.

> > >

> > > BFL has been amazing for me. I'm at my 10th week and feel great! I'm

> > > 5'1 and started the challenge weighing in at 127 lbs with a 29 " waist

> > > (i'm short so that wasn't evenly distributed ). I'm on week 10

> > > weighing in at 117 with a 26 " waist.

> > >

> > > Everyone was right; I rapidly lost 4 lbs the first 2 weeks and then

> > > steadily lost about 1 lb a week. At 10 weeks, I've lost 10 lbs. Even

> > > though I felt great inside from day 1, like others, I only saw notable

> > > results after week 8 and especially in week 10.

> > >

> > > I had been very athletic in the past but really let go after mid 20s

> > > hit. But now in my late 20s I'm seeing that same muscle definition I

> > > had in the past again.

> > >

> > > NOW MY QUESTION - I don't want to go back to my old ways. I want to

> > > move forward with my healthy eating habits and workout regime. I want

> > > to continue to lose more body fat and develop muscle. However, after

> > > 12 weeks of BFL, I'm also ready for a break. So, , what is

> > > advisable? Can I take a week (or two) off and then begin Challenge #2?

> > > What is advisable? I'm scared to death to revert back to my old eating

> > > habits and laziness (and especially look like my before pictures ever

> > > again). How have others moved forward with a second or third

> challenge?

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > > Rasika

> > >

> > >

> > > ------------------------------------

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Sure!

Here you go:

Typical Protein Sources

& #63164; Fage 0% Yogurt

& #63164; LowFat Horizon Cottage Cheese

& #63164; 2 Hard boiled Eggs (no yolk)

& #63164; Tofurkey Slices (4)

& #63164; Morningstar Farms chicken strips (1 serving)

& #63164; Veat Chicken Breat

& #63164; Yves Beef skewers (1)

& #63164; Light Life Tofu dogs

& #63164; Myoplex Lite Strawberry and Vanilla Shake

& #63164; Whey Protein Shakes

Some Recipes

& #63164; Breakfast Burritos –

Scramble 1/3 cup egg whites using PAM olive oil spray. Add ½

Morningstar Farm Breakfast pattie chopped up to eggs. Remove from heat

put on 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla sprinkle a little bit of Trader Joe's

low fat vegetarian cheddar cheese. Add some hot sauce or salsa. Wrap.

& #63164; Veggie Hawaiian Pizza –

Sauté ¼ chopped red onion, using PAM olive oil spray. Add a pinch of

crushed red chilies and then add 1 MorningStar Farm Original Grillers

Burger (chopped into pieces). Add a pinch of dill and ¼ cup of diced

fresh pineapple. Add 4-5 chopped cherry tomatoes. Cook for 7 mins.

Spray a 100% whole wheat tortilla with PAM olive oil spray and put ½

the contents on tortilla. Place in oven for about 7-8 mins.

Save other half of contents for next day.

& #63164; Mock Chicken Curry –

In a nonstick pan, sauté (using a few drops of olive oil) mustards

seeds, coriander powder, and cumin. Add ½ diced onion, 2 finely

chopped cloves of garlic, and a touch of turmeric and curry powder

(and chopped green chilies if you like spice). Once all those items

are mixed and sautéed, add in ½ cup of tomatoes. Sauté for about 5

more minutes.

Set aside; let this mix cool. Add contents to a blender and blend with

½ cup of 0% Fage Yogurt. The consistency will turn into a

creamy/yellowy/curry color.

While mix is cooling use the same pan to sauté Morningstar Farms

Chicken Strips (half packet-ish). Once this is cooked, mix in blended

contents to the pan. Heat until Chicken strips soak in some of the

curry sauce.

Serve over a small portion of brown rice or as is.

Rasika

> > >

> > > > Hi all,

> > > >

> > > > I've been a quiet, but avid reader of this group's posts.

Thank you

> > > > all for your overall motivation, insightful questions, and solid

> > answers.

> > > >

> > > > BFL has been amazing for me. I'm at my 10th week and feel

great! I'm

> > > > 5'1 and started the challenge weighing in at 127 lbs with a

29 " waist

> > > > (i'm short so that wasn't evenly distributed ). I'm on week 10

> > > > weighing in at 117 with a 26 " waist.

> > > >

> > > > Everyone was right; I rapidly lost 4 lbs the first 2 weeks and

then

> > > > steadily lost about 1 lb a week. At 10 weeks, I've lost 10

lbs. Even

> > > > though I felt great inside from day 1, like others, I only saw

notable

> > > > results after week 8 and especially in week 10.

> > > >

> > > > I had been very athletic in the past but really let go after

mid 20s

> > > > hit. But now in my late 20s I'm seeing that same muscle

definition I

> > > > had in the past again.

> > > >

> > > > NOW MY QUESTION - I don't want to go back to my old ways. I

want to

> > > > move forward with my healthy eating habits and workout regime.

I want

> > > > to continue to lose more body fat and develop muscle. However,

after

> > > > 12 weeks of BFL, I'm also ready for a break. So, , what is

> > > > advisable? Can I take a week (or two) off and then begin

Challenge #2?

> > > > What is advisable? I'm scared to death to revert back to my

old eating

> > > > habits and laziness (and especially look like my before

pictures ever

> > > > again). How have others moved forward with a second or third

> > challenge?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks!

> > > > Rasika

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > ------------------------------------

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

thanks!

> Sure!

>

> Here you go:

>

> Typical Protein Sources

> & #63164; Fage 0% Yogurt

> & #63164; LowFat Horizon Cottage Cheese

> & #63164; 2 Hard boiled Eggs (no yolk)

> & #63164; Tofurkey Slices (4)

> & #63164; Morningstar Farms chicken strips (1 serving)

> & #63164; Veat Chicken Breat

> & #63164; Yves Beef skewers (1)

> & #63164; Light Life Tofu dogs

> & #63164; Myoplex Lite Strawberry and Vanilla Shake

> & #63164; Whey Protein Shakes

>

> Some Recipes

> & #63164; Breakfast Burritos –

> Scramble 1/3 cup egg whites using PAM olive oil spray. Add ½

> Morningstar Farm Breakfast pattie chopped up to eggs. Remove from heat

> put on 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla sprinkle a little bit of Trader Joe's

> low fat vegetarian cheddar cheese. Add some hot sauce or salsa. Wrap.

>

> & #63164; Veggie Hawaiian Pizza –

> Sauté ¼ chopped red onion, using PAM olive oil spray. Add a pinch of

> crushed red chilies and then add 1 MorningStar Farm Original Grillers

> Burger (chopped into pieces). Add a pinch of dill and ¼ cup of diced

> fresh pineapple. Add 4-5 chopped cherry tomatoes. Cook for 7 mins.

> Spray a 100% whole wheat tortilla with PAM olive oil spray and put ½

> the contents on tortilla. Place in oven for about 7-8 mins.

>

> Save other half of contents for next day.

>

> & #63164; Mock Chicken Curry –

> In a nonstick pan, sauté (using a few drops of olive oil) mustards

> seeds, coriander powder, and cumin. Add ½ diced onion, 2 finely

> chopped cloves of garlic, and a touch of turmeric and curry powder

> (and chopped green chilies if you like spice). Once all those items

> are mixed and sautéed, add in ½ cup of tomatoes. Sauté for about 5

> more minutes.

>

> Set aside; let this mix cool. Add contents to a blender and blend with

> ½ cup of 0% Fage Yogurt. The consistency will turn into a

> creamy/yellowy/curry color.

>

> While mix is cooling use the same pan to sauté Morningstar Farms

> Chicken Strips (half packet-ish). Once this is cooked, mix in blended

> contents to the pan. Heat until Chicken strips soak in some of the

> curry sauce.

>

> Serve over a small portion of brown rice or as is.

>

> Rasika

>

>

> > > >

> > > > > Hi all,

> > > > >

> > > > > I've been a quiet, but avid reader of this group's posts.

> Thank you

> > > > > all for your overall motivation, insightful questions, and solid

> > > answers.

> > > > >

> > > > > BFL has been amazing for me. I'm at my 10th week and feel

> great! I'm

> > > > > 5'1 and started the challenge weighing in at 127 lbs with a

> 29 " waist

> > > > > (i'm short so that wasn't evenly distributed ). I'm on week 10

> > > > > weighing in at 117 with a 26 " waist.

> > > > >

> > > > > Everyone was right; I rapidly lost 4 lbs the first 2 weeks and

> then

> > > > > steadily lost about 1 lb a week. At 10 weeks, I've lost 10

> lbs. Even

> > > > > though I felt great inside from day 1, like others, I only saw

> notable

> > > > > results after week 8 and especially in week 10.

> > > > >

> > > > > I had been very athletic in the past but really let go after

> mid 20s

> > > > > hit. But now in my late 20s I'm seeing that same muscle

> definition I

> > > > > had in the past again.

> > > > >

> > > > > NOW MY QUESTION - I don't want to go back to my old ways. I

> want to

> > > > > move forward with my healthy eating habits and workout regime.

> I want

> > > > > to continue to lose more body fat and develop muscle. However,

> after

> > > > > 12 weeks of BFL, I'm also ready for a break. So, , what is

> > > > > advisable? Can I take a week (or two) off and then begin

> Challenge #2?

> > > > > What is advisable? I'm scared to death to revert back to my

> old eating

> > > > > habits and laziness (and especially look like my before

> pictures ever

> > > > > again). How have others moved forward with a second or third

> > > challenge?

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks!

> > > > > Rasika

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > ------------------------------------

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Thanks! Useful for everyone who is sick of chicken!! )

ras1ka wrote: Sure!

Here you go:

Typical Protein Sources

& #63164; Fage 0% Yogurt

& #63164; LowFat Horizon Cottage Cheese

& #63164; 2 Hard boiled Eggs (no yolk)

& #63164; Tofurkey Slices (4)

& #63164; Morningstar Farms chicken strips (1 serving)

& #63164; Veat Chicken Breat

& #63164; Yves Beef skewers (1)

& #63164; Light Life Tofu dogs

& #63164; Myoplex Lite Strawberry and Vanilla Shake

& #63164; Whey Protein Shakes

Some Recipes

& #63164; Breakfast Burritos –

Scramble 1/3 cup egg whites using PAM olive oil spray. Add ½

Morningstar Farm Breakfast pattie chopped up to eggs. Remove from heat

put on 100% Whole Wheat Tortilla sprinkle a little bit of Trader Joe's

low fat vegetarian cheddar cheese. Add some hot sauce or salsa. Wrap.

& #63164; Veggie Hawaiian Pizza –

Sauté ¼ chopped red onion, using PAM olive oil spray. Add a pinch of

crushed red chilies and then add 1 MorningStar Farm Original Grillers

Burger (chopped into pieces). Add a pinch of dill and ¼ cup of diced

fresh pineapple. Add 4-5 chopped cherry tomatoes. Cook for 7 mins.

Spray a 100% whole wheat tortilla with PAM olive oil spray and put ½

the contents on tortilla. Place in oven for about 7-8 mins.

Save other half of contents for next day.

& #63164; Mock Chicken Curry –

In a nonstick pan, sauté (using a few drops of olive oil) mustards

seeds, coriander powder, and cumin. Add ½ diced onion, 2 finely

chopped cloves of garlic, and a touch of turmeric and curry powder

(and chopped green chilies if you like spice). Once all those items

are mixed and sautéed, add in ½ cup of tomatoes. Sauté for about 5

more minutes.

Set aside; let this mix cool. Add contents to a blender and blend with

½ cup of 0% Fage Yogurt. The consistency will turn into a

creamy/yellowy/curry color.

While mix is cooling use the same pan to sauté Morningstar Farms

Chicken Strips (half packet-ish). Once this is cooked, mix in blended

contents to the pan. Heat until Chicken strips soak in some of the

curry sauce.

Serve over a small portion of brown rice or as is.

Rasika

> > >

> > > > Hi all,

> > > >

> > > > I've been a quiet, but avid reader of this group's posts.

Thank you

> > > > all for your overall motivation, insightful questions, and solid

> > answers.

> > > >

> > > > BFL has been amazing for me. I'm at my 10th week and feel

great! I'm

> > > > 5'1 and started the challenge weighing in at 127 lbs with a

29 " waist

> > > > (i'm short so that wasn't evenly distributed ). I'm on week 10

> > > > weighing in at 117 with a 26 " waist.

> > > >

> > > > Everyone was right; I rapidly lost 4 lbs the first 2 weeks and

then

> > > > steadily lost about 1 lb a week. At 10 weeks, I've lost 10

lbs. Even

> > > > though I felt great inside from day 1, like others, I only saw

notable

> > > > results after week 8 and especially in week 10.

> > > >

> > > > I had been very athletic in the past but really let go after

mid 20s

> > > > hit. But now in my late 20s I'm seeing that same muscle

definition I

> > > > had in the past again.

> > > >

> > > > NOW MY QUESTION - I don't want to go back to my old ways. I

want to

> > > > move forward with my healthy eating habits and workout regime.

I want

> > > > to continue to lose more body fat and develop muscle. However,

after

> > > > 12 weeks of BFL, I'm also ready for a break. So, , what is

> > > > advisable? Can I take a week (or two) off and then begin

Challenge #2?

> > > > What is advisable? I'm scared to death to revert back to my

old eating

> > > > habits and laziness (and especially look like my before

pictures ever

> > > > again). How have others moved forward with a second or third

> > challenge?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks!

> > > > Rasika

> > > >

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