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Hi min1e
BFL is great for many people. It depends a lot on where you're starting from, where you're going, and where you've been. So maybe if you tell us all about yourself and your current diet and fitness experience and goals, we could tell whether BFL is right for you at the moment.
BFL is great for many people. It depends a lot on where you're starting from, where you're going, and where you've been. So maybe if you tell us all about yourself and your current diet and fitness experience and goals, we could tell whether BFL is right for you at the moment.
well im 5'1 weigh around 128-130 not sure and i am at 28 bf i weight train 5 times a week which i know i shouldnt be and do cardio 5 time a week. i guess you can say i have a clean diet ive been trying to follow hansels diet the one he posted up not so long ago. anyway my goal is to get lean and grow muscle. ive also read on the bfl website that i would have to weight train 3 time a week and cardio 3 times a week is that really enough.
Scarlett33
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Hi,
IMHO BFL is a good place to start. After about 4 rounds I started having diminished returns so to speak. It seems like you kind of out grow BFL and need to change things up to keep progressing. But again its a great place to start
IMHO BFL is a good place to start. After about 4 rounds I started having diminished returns so to speak. It seems like you kind of out grow BFL and need to change things up to keep progressing. But again its a great place to start
vinylgroover
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I really don't think you need it.
At 5'1 and 130 pounds, it's not like you're drastically overweight.
I think if you follow the advice that i and others here have given you, you will do fine.
But you have to do the work, you have to set your diet and stick to it, etc. I think people are attracted to BFL because it is a system. People love systems......takes the thinking out of the equation.
Just keep reading and learning and you will be the master of your own domain very soon.
And keep doing those squats, lunges etc with 'heavy' weight as i told you.
The diet boards here are great for diet advice. Have a look at them.
At 5'1 and 130 pounds, it's not like you're drastically overweight.
I think if you follow the advice that i and others here have given you, you will do fine.
But you have to do the work, you have to set your diet and stick to it, etc. I think people are attracted to BFL because it is a system. People love systems......takes the thinking out of the equation.
Just keep reading and learning and you will be the master of your own domain very soon.
And keep doing those squats, lunges etc with 'heavy' weight as i told you.
The diet boards here are great for diet advice. Have a look at them.
i just finished going through the bfl workouts and i dont know it seems like a good challenge. the thing that i like the most about this is that you only have 12 wks meaning that i would have to set some kind of goals to get through this ....and i myself want to see if i can do it, but do you all think that it will help me loose more weight and get lean if i follow everything it says.
Pink Space Biscuit
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min1e said:
Umm yes. Practically any sound weight loss plan you commit to and follow for 12 weeks will help you lose weight and get leaner...
It's not successful because it's some miracle idea (eating healthy and exercising), it's successful because people are actually giving it 12 weeks, not hoping for an overnight change.
Whether BFL or any other plan "works" depends on the work you put into it. No matter what plan you follow, success depends on the interplay of these 3 tasks: 1) challenging your body; 2) nourishing your body; and 3) resting your body.
All tasks are equally important. Overdo or shortchange on any one of these, and whatever plan you're on won't work. With #1 - Challenge your body, the key is to push yourself. There's a reason it's called a workout
But you must be careful not to push too hard. Aim for small steps of continual progress, not 2 steps forward, 1 step back.
The goals of 2 and 3, diet and rest, should be to assist with #1. Think of yourself as an athlete. What you're doing when you're not training should be geared toward getting even better results the next time you do train. Eating well and resting well will enable you to train even harder and progress faster.
All tasks are equally important. Overdo or shortchange on any one of these, and whatever plan you're on won't work. With #1 - Challenge your body, the key is to push yourself. There's a reason it's called a workout
But you must be careful not to push too hard. Aim for small steps of continual progress, not 2 steps forward, 1 step back. The goals of 2 and 3, diet and rest, should be to assist with #1. Think of yourself as an athlete. What you're doing when you're not training should be geared toward getting even better results the next time you do train. Eating well and resting well will enable you to train even harder and progress faster.
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i decided to give a try and today was my first day. i did my leg workout today and some abs (something i never do) i did push myself a little harder then before. usually i get to the gym talk a little start my work out and then talk a little bit more so i guess you can say im usually there a little longer then im suppose to be, but today was different i went in did my work out little rest between sets and finished in 45 min....was i proud of myself. i guess knowing that i have a goal to accomplish makes me look forward to my next workout and it also pushes me a little bit more
.......by the way the books says not to do abs everyday just once or twice a week, but i plan to do abs 6 times a week would this be okay or should i just follow the book
.......by the way the books says not to do abs everyday just once or twice a week, but i plan to do abs 6 times a week would this be okay or should i just follow the book
I am having the same questions with the BFL. This is my second time doing it, I noticed some results while doing it....I toned up alot and got stronger, I followed the diet nearly to a T, I just found it difficult sometimes to eat a snack again at night even though I know your body needs it. The other problem I didn't follow was that I did cardio more than three times a week. I have this silly mindset that if I am gonna workout then I need to do cardio too.(it's weird) So, I am gonna try it again, just because I am still learning alot about lifting and nutrition and this gives me a proper starting place. I am still confused as to how much cardio to do. I want to drop some pant sizes and the BFL recommends doing the "20-min. aerobic solution" as they like to call it. I have also heard alot of people on here talking about HIIT and everything like that. So I am just confused as to how much cardio I should do. Do I need to do the recommended three times a week? Can I throw a couple HIIT sessions in there or what?
Also, on the diet....what protein shakes are you eating?
Any input would be very appreciated???
BUMP
Also, on the diet....what protein shakes are you eating?
Any input would be very appreciated???
BUMP
Nonerz
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Your cardio sessions are HIIT...at least that is my understanding of it. They just put a fancy name on it and modified it a bit.
I am not doing BFL but I am familiar with the program--I like to do the stepmill (like a stair climber but the steps actually drop off at the bottom and cylce around). Here's what it looks like:
Level 4 for 5 minutes (warm up)
Level 5 for 1 min.
Level 6 for 1 min.
Level 7 for 1 min.
Level 8 for 1 min.
**then start the cycle again, starting from level 5, for a total of 5 times = 25 minutes including the warm up.
That is a great workout!
As far as your cardio goes--if you're going to do it at the same visit to the gym...then make sure you're doing it after you lift.
Protein shakes...right now I have Pure Protein (100 calories/20 g protein/2 g carbs) and I just got some EAS Advant Edge (110 calories/15 g protein/2 g carbs) as well as some Scipro whey protein powder (100 calories/20 g protein/2 g carbs). I also like the myoplex shakes. You don't need to get the EAS stuff...it was just on sale and I really like the taste. If it is chalky, I won't drink it...period!
Take a peek at the training & diet boards...they have a wealth of information there!
I am not doing BFL but I am familiar with the program--I like to do the stepmill (like a stair climber but the steps actually drop off at the bottom and cylce around). Here's what it looks like:
Level 4 for 5 minutes (warm up)
Level 5 for 1 min.
Level 6 for 1 min.
Level 7 for 1 min.
Level 8 for 1 min.
**then start the cycle again, starting from level 5, for a total of 5 times = 25 minutes including the warm up.
That is a great workout!
As far as your cardio goes--if you're going to do it at the same visit to the gym...then make sure you're doing it after you lift.
Protein shakes...right now I have Pure Protein (100 calories/20 g protein/2 g carbs) and I just got some EAS Advant Edge (110 calories/15 g protein/2 g carbs) as well as some Scipro whey protein powder (100 calories/20 g protein/2 g carbs). I also like the myoplex shakes. You don't need to get the EAS stuff...it was just on sale and I really like the taste. If it is chalky, I won't drink it...period!
Take a peek at the training & diet boards...they have a wealth of information there!
Min, yep BFL works, in fact any diet/ fitness program works if its followed correctly
Ive been doing BFL since jan last year, I came first in my group in South Africa, and had a break for about 6 months, now Ive started another challenge - I want to win the main prize hehehe.
ANyways I love BFL becuase after youve done the challenge (assuming youve done it properly) you learn so much about propper nutrition, supplementation and of course trainign techniques that work. I was also sceptical at first, but I was trainig so damn hard and staying the same, BFL has taught me soo much about the 'right' way to do things - I know understand so much more and fitness techie talk makes sence to me.
As soon as this challenge is up, im planning on furthering my results with what BFL has taught me
Go get em'
Ive been doing BFL since jan last year, I came first in my group in South Africa, and had a break for about 6 months, now Ive started another challenge - I want to win the main prize hehehe.
ANyways I love BFL becuase after youve done the challenge (assuming youve done it properly) you learn so much about propper nutrition, supplementation and of course trainign techniques that work. I was also sceptical at first, but I was trainig so damn hard and staying the same, BFL has taught me soo much about the 'right' way to do things - I know understand so much more and fitness techie talk makes sence to me.
As soon as this challenge is up, im planning on furthering my results with what BFL has taught me
Go get em'
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