Just starting out.

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Registered: 10-16-2003
Just starting out.
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Fri, 02-06-2004 - 1:36pm
Well, I'm just starting out, and I just discovered this board today, and I can guarantee after reading all the wonderful news you guys have for one another that I'll be back! I've got a long way to go and I want to make as much progress as I can, so I appreciate any and all advice. So you guys do weigh-ins on Thursdays, eh? I'll be sure to keep up with it.

I started working out about 2.5 weeks ago, and I've lost about 6 pounds, I think. The scale at my apartment's workout gym is not that fantastic...I'll be using the one at the real gym from now on, so for right now I'll guestimate.

Glad to be here! It's good to know there's other people out there who've made it back from where I am.

-Sol

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Registered: 06-16-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 1:41pm
Hey!

Welcome to the board! I'm glad you found us, and I hope you definately come back. We love having new people here to go on this journey with us.

Sara

~Sayruhb02
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 1:44pm

Welcome Sol!

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 10-16-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 1:51pm
Wow! What a fast response! Thanks for the welcome!

I've been following the Body For Life plan, so I go to the gym six times a week. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on a meal schedule? I'm concerned that I haven't been getting enough carbohydrates and I don't want to be come sensitive to them. I did Atkins once for a while (with good results) but I could have killed for a peach, and I couldn't stick to it.

On the other hand, I don't have a lot of time and I usually end up replacing a lot of my five - six meals per day with the little powder shakes (brought a blender to work, just in case).

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 1:55pm
I actually think your the only one doing Body for Life, unless a lurker is and maybe they will come out and answer your questions.

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Fri, 02-06-2004 - 2:18pm
*mourn* I'm all aloooooooone!

Ok, well, maybe if I explain it someone could offer some good ideas. You eat little meals 5 - 6 times a day, equal portions of protein and carbohydrate, and keep your fat intake under 20 grams a day (also have to drink a LOT of water, but I've got that covered). They suggest things like a chicken breast (boneless skinless) and a baked potato, which is all well and good, but I need some ideas on how to make it interesting, cause I'm booored with chicken + random carb. Maybe some sort of low-fat stir fry?

I also work out six times a week, three days on cardio (at least 20 minutes) and three days on weights (45 minutes sessions). It's alternating, MWF weights and TThSat cardio, and if anyone has any extra tips on what to do for cardio let me know. Right now I'm just doing the crosstrainer cause it gets me sweaty the fastest. Consider me a total n00b and let me know what you think!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 2:33pm

Hmm carbs.

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 2:37pm

OK here is a Body for Life board through Ivillage.

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Fri, 02-06-2004 - 2:39pm
*fear* A class?

I once took a Yoga class without too much trouble, but I tried to take a kickboxing class at my college and after like ten minutes I was seeing black at the edges of my vision, and all the other people in the class weighed considerably less than I did and kept looking at me, and collectively that made it a really unpleasant experience which I did not repeat. The problem with working out at home is that we live in a studio apartment, and we barely have enough room to walk. :-S So I guess I'll stick with the crosstrainer until I am less unwieldy and feel like risking another class.

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Registered: 10-16-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 2:45pm
Woo! Thanks for the line to the other board, and I'm not going *anywhere*. :-D
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Fri, 02-06-2004 - 2:49pm

Well hmm, barely enough room to walk...this brings "Walk Away the Pounds" by Leslie Sansone

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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