[Jeaneene]

*Takes a deep breath*

Okay, so I will be visiting my doctor next Tuesday to get started with Phen, and yesterday I started back with my Weight Watcher's points.

I was reading the "Body for Life" thread and went over to the BFL website. The Website seems pretty complete ... do I really need the book or is there sufficient information on the site to get my buns in gear? I have a gym at home that my hubby finished up for me in the beginning of the year (and I was doing good on working out *fairly* regularly), which includes a Bowflex, a Reebok treadmill and an AbLounger. From what I've read on the BFL website for exercising, what I have should do just fine.

Question though about the cardi workouts. With my treadmill, if I walk at a steady 3.0 miles per hour on a 1% incline, I start sweating within the first 10 minutes and sweat like crazy the whole time, and my heart rate is usually WAY up there (like in the 95% range) the whole time. How in the world would I start off so that I would be "warming up" and then steadily increase for those next few minutes (like without DYING) before holding a high point for one minute and then repeating the whole thing 5 times? I'm simply not as smart as I want to be when knowing how to gear up, hold steady, drop down before gearing back up and so on and so forth. Can anyone give me some advice when it comes to the cardio routine? Oh, I do have a Polar F6 heart rate monitor if that helps any.

Also, for those who have done/are doing the Body For Life thing - do you need to use their protein shakes, powders, bars, and snacks? I'm already broke enough, and having to pay the Dr. $225 for starting Phen PLUS the cost of the Phen itself is really more than I can afford as it is. I'm just hoping that the BFL supplements aren't integral to being able to achieve results.

*Takes another breath* Wow .... sorry, I didn't mean to rant like that, but I like going into something informed! Thanks ladies and I can't wait to see my Dr. on Tuesday (after payday ya know!).

[scatanafas]

it seems like you don't need the book to do the program, the website gives alot of info.

[i82much]

Good luck! Keep us posted!

[scatanafas]

I am just buying hte loewcarb shakes......not the only junk.

[Softbll4ever]

I love the shakes! they are low in carbs and high on protein...very yummy! I actually didn't have a lot of time today to eat lunch so I grabbed a shake and headed out the door...I also drank 20 oz of water and I was really full! of course 2 hours later I was able to sit and have a healthy snack....

I used to go buy my shakes at Hi-Health in Arizona...they have different flavors and I really liked the strawberry flavor when it was real cold...it tastes just like nestle quick strawberrry milk! I can only find chocolate flavor now but it taste pretty good and make sure you drink it real cold...taste better.

[MaggieinATL]

Get the book. In it, Bill Phillips tells you to start small and take steps. Do 10 minutes warming up, 10 minutes pushing yourself and 10 minutes cooling down. He also says you can do work outs in sprints. Thats what I like to do. I do three minutes running two minutes walking until I do three miles. Eventually, you will only be running.

I have done Body For Life with shakes and without. I find the shakes make life easier for me because i don't have to think about what I am putting in my mouth. It's extremely cheap to do Body For Life if you have the right exercise gear or a gym near by. And, no you don't need all the supplements.

YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING!!

[Jeaneene]

You guys are awesome! Have I told you lately that you all R O C K ???? Cuz you do!