Body For Life.

IceDragon · 01-05-2006, 06:13 PM

I'm starting my first challenge on the 9th, since I just seem to be stagnating where my training is concerned, but I'm tweaking the diet for my own tastes.

Anyway, has anyone else done it? What do you think of it? I'm just curious...

I'm actually cacking my pants at the moment, since I've just entered this for real...not just following it, I've actually entered myself...man am I going to regret that lol

The addy is this: www.bfl-uk.com - is that okay for me to post that here?

Thanks peeps...I'll go back to lurking now... :crazy1:

**Peaked_18** · 01-05-2006, 07:30 PM

Body For Life isn't the best program...

Personally I would recommend Lee Hayward's 12-week program + squats n' milk.

http://www.leehayward.com/workout_programs/index.htm
http://www.leehayward.com/squats.htm

IceDragon · 01-05-2006, 07:44 PM

Milk is one of the first things I added...I must drink about three pints a day, plus what I use to make my oatmeal up.

I'm also adding squats and SLDL in there, they're my two favourite exercises and I can't go without them...I'll definitely have a look at that programme, though, thanks.

sulcop · 01-05-2006, 09:04 PM

Agreed on the BFL not best option. Good for starters just to get them going, but your too experianced for that. I would sign up for the motivation and add other training and diet.

Sully

IceDragon · 01-05-2006, 09:23 PM

Thanks for that. I just kind of hit a complete blank on what to do next, so thought I'd give it a go...would it be okay if I posted the tweaks to diet and regime I'm making up here so the more experienced people can advise and give me a hand?

sulcop · 01-05-2006, 10:48 PM

Go for it. Better yet start a log.

Sully

IceDragon · 01-06-2006, 11:57 AM

Will do, thanks all.

**powerman2000** · 01-07-2006, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceDragon

Milk is one of the first things I added...I must drink about three pints a day, plus what I use to make my oatmeal up.

For what I know about your situation I would recommend avoiding milk right now.

IceDragon · 01-07-2006, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerman2000

For what I know about your situation I would recommend avoiding milk right now.

Osteoporosis runs in my family, and we're also "gifted" with the menopause starting at around 34 - I'm only a few years off that, which is why I try to drink as much milk as I can.

And can't you tell I don't know all that much about it.

Any help with that would be great, or I can just post in the nutrition bit...

Thanks for all the help so far peeps. Very much appreciated.

**powerman2000** · 01-07-2006, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceDragon

Osteoporosis runs in my family, and we're also "gifted" with the menopause starting at around 34 - I'm only a few years off that, which is why I try to drink as much milk as I can.

And can't you tell I don't know all that much about it.

Any help with that would be great, or I can just post in the nutrition bit...

Thanks for all the help so far peeps. Very much appreciated.

You don't need to use milk to fight osteoperosis. There are other ways.

Richo · 01-07-2006, 11:53 PM

IMO i think the body for life is a good program for beginners wanting to build a good foundation for their future training. I have the DVD, book, the entry booklet and such. i got the DVD for free, the book by Todd Philips was $10AU and the entry booklet and such was for free also. I'm not promoting it in anyway but the book is a good read, great movitation, and the DVD is alright. but as for the program, its nothing compared to what IM members do. most (i said most) IM members are training for mass and freakish strength. while the BFL program focuses on losing fat and such.

so if your a beginner who is overweight, i suggesti give it a try, its only 12 weeks of your life and it can set you up for a good future. or if you are someone who is interested in the health-side and not freakish size, i suggest the BFL. HOWEVER, if your a bodybuilder and you are over freakish size and strength, i suggest you tear up Todd Philip's book with your bare hands (i bet there is a couple members who can lol) because the program will be a waste of 12 prescious bulking/powerlifting weeks. dats all my opnion

Minotaur · 01-11-2006, 03:53 PM

Body For Life is not a bad program, even if you are advanced. It depends on your goals. True, it's more of a cutting routine (which God knows I need now), but you can gain strength too if you focus. However, it isn't for you if you are trying to get freaky big and/or using.

I just recommitted to BFL on Jan. 2. I did it for 12 weeks back in 2000 and got good results... better than I thought possible. I just never stuck with it, and then of course I got sick with my thyroid and other problems.

The diet is not magical... it's basically a 40/40/20 - 40/35/25 p/c/f ratio. The workouts are a pyramid with two high rep sets after the heaviest set of 6 reps. There's actually no reason the workout can't be changed to one you are comfortable with. I decided to use the workout as outlined because it is different, and I was getting bored with my other usual routines.

01-05-2006, 06:13 PM	#1
IceDragon Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Plains of Seshannoh Posts: 80 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Body For Life. I'm starting my first challenge on the 9th, since I just seem to be stagnating where my training is concerned, but I'm tweaking the diet for my own tastes. Anyway, has anyone else done it? What do you think of it? I'm just curious... I'm actually cacking my pants at the moment, since I've just entered this for real...not just following it, I've actually entered myself...man am I going to regret that lol The addy is this: www.bfl-uk.com - is that okay for me to post that here? Thanks peeps...I'll go back to lurking now... :crazy1: __________________ Live by the Nine, Die by the Sword. :dumbells: Lifter for life.

01-05-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
IceDragon Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Plains of Seshannoh Posts: 80 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Milk is one of the first things I added...I must drink about three pints a day, plus what I use to make my oatmeal up. I'm also adding squats and SLDL in there, they're my two favourite exercises and I can't go without them...I'll definitely have a look at that programme, though, thanks. __________________ Live by the Nine, Die by the Sword. :dumbells: Lifter for life.

01-05-2006, 09:04 PM	#4
sulcop Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	Agreed on the BFL not best option. Good for starters just to get them going, but your too experianced for that. I would sign up for the motivation and add other training and diet. Sully __________________ www.SOAbodybuilding.com

01-05-2006, 09:23 PM	#5
IceDragon Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Plains of Seshannoh Posts: 80 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Thanks for that. I just kind of hit a complete blank on what to do next, so thought I'd give it a go...would it be okay if I posted the tweaks to diet and regime I'm making up here so the more experienced people can advise and give me a hand? __________________ Live by the Nine, Die by the Sword. :dumbells: Lifter for life.

01-05-2006, 10:48 PM	#6
sulcop Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	Go for it. Better yet start a log. Sully __________________ www.SOAbodybuilding.com

01-05-2006, 07:30 PM	#2
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Body For Life isn't the best program... Personally I would recommend Lee Hayward's 12-week program + squats n' milk. http://www.leehayward.com/workout_programs/index.htm http://www.leehayward.com/squats.htm

01-06-2006, 11:57 AM	#7
IceDragon Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Plains of Seshannoh Posts: 80 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Will do, thanks all. __________________ Live by the Nine, Die by the Sword. :dumbells: Lifter for life.

01-07-2006, 11:53 PM	#11
Richo IMPC Contestant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 491 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 12	IMO i think the body for life is a good program for beginners wanting to build a good foundation for their future training. I have the DVD, book, the entry booklet and such. i got the DVD for free, the book by Todd Philips was $10AU and the entry booklet and such was for free also. I'm not promoting it in anyway but the book is a good read, great movitation, and the DVD is alright. but as for the program, its nothing compared to what IM members do. most (i said most) IM members are training for mass and freakish strength. while the BFL program focuses on losing fat and such. so if your a beginner who is overweight, i suggesti give it a try, its only 12 weeks of your life and it can set you up for a good future. or if you are someone who is interested in the health-side and not freakish size, i suggest the BFL. HOWEVER, if your a bodybuilder and you are over freakish size and strength, i suggest you tear up Todd Philip's book with your bare hands (i bet there is a couple members who can lol) because the program will be a waste of 12 prescious bulking/powerlifting weeks. dats all my opnion __________________ Richo's Road to Track & Field Journal Thread http://www.ironmass.com/forums/worko...ack-field.html ----------------------------------------------------- Stats Age - 18 Weight - 50kg 1RM Benchpress - 42.25kg 1RM Barbell Row - 45kg 50m Time - 8secs Standing Long Jump - 2.20m -----------------------------------------------------

01-11-2006, 03:53 PM	#12
Minotaur Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Monmouth County, New Jersey Posts: 103 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Body For Life is not a bad program, even if you are advanced. It depends on your goals. True, it's more of a cutting routine (which God knows I need now), but you can gain strength too if you focus. However, it isn't for you if you are trying to get freaky big and/or using. I just recommitted to BFL on Jan. 2. I did it for 12 weeks back in 2000 and got good results... better than I thought possible. I just never stuck with it, and then of course I got sick with my thyroid and other problems. The diet is not magical... it's basically a 40/40/20 - 40/35/25 p/c/f ratio. The workouts are a pyramid with two high rep sets after the heaviest set of 6 reps. There's actually no reason the workout can't be changed to one you are comfortable with. I decided to use the workout as outlined because it is different, and I was getting bored with my other usual routines. __________________ "You monsters are such interesting creatures! I was just saying to my girlfriend, just the other day, 'Monsters are such interesting people! Why I'll bet they lead such interesting lives!' The things you must see and the things you must do! My stars!"

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