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TracyInQueens Posted: Mar 13, 2005 09:52 AM+

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Posted: Mar 13, 2005 09:52 AM

Those of you doing Body for Life-

Do you recommend getting the book? I looked in Borders the other day and didn't see it. The website has some good info but I don't know how thorough it is. I would like to start soon.

Thanks!

usuk2004 Posted: Mar 14, 2005 05:29 AM+

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Posted: Mar 14, 2005 05:29 AM

Re: Those of you doing Body for Life-

I would recommend the book...but maybe you can borrow it from someone or get it from the library.

The website is a good basic plan, but the book is more in depth regarding the science behind the diet and why it works. That really motivated me.

If you have any questions, feel free to FM!

Jenn524 Posted: Mar 14, 2005 09:07 PM+

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Posted: Mar 14, 2005 09:07 PM

Re: Those of you doing Body for Life-

The book is worth the money. I also thought the journal was great. I think the book and journal cost $50 together and it's worth it. I also have the eating for life cookbook and it's good for some new ideas. But I'm a picky eater and I haven't been able to get too many new ideas. DH uses it though.

kim Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:57 AM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 06:57 AM

Re: Those of you doing Body for Life-

Oh yeah, I love the eating for life cookbook!

TracyInQueens Posted: Mar 15, 2005 10:24 AM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 10:24 AM

Re: Those of you doing Body for Life-

Thanks ladies. I am going to go to B&N tonight to get the book. May as well, I have bought nearly every other diet/fitness book!

I am a picky eater too, so I am anticipating come challenges. But mainly I just won't eat anything green ('cept lettuce) so maybe I will be ok.

stacie0877 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 10:58 PM+

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Posted: Mar 15, 2005 10:58 PM

Re: Those of you doing Body for Life-

Sorry for the dumb question, but what is body for life?

usuk2004 Posted: Mar 16, 2005 06:55 AM+

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Posted: Mar 16, 2005 06:55 AM

Re: Those of you doing Body for Life-

Posted by stacie0877

Sorry for the dumb question, but what is body for life?

It's a 12-week program of diet and exercise. You're supposed to eat 6 small meals a day, every two to three hours, each consisting of a portion of protein and a portion of quality carbohydrate (wheat bread instead of white, brown rice instead of white, etc).

For exercise, you alternate cardio with strength training 6 days a week:

Sunday: Lower Body weights
Monday: Cardio
Tuesday: Upper body weights
Wednesday: Cardio
Thursday: Lower body weights
Friday: Cardio

The following week you switch so that you're doing your upper body twice and lower body once.

The 7th day is your free day. You can eat WHATEVER you want, and you don't have to exercise.

Here's the website: Body for Llife

Feel free to FM me if you have any questions.