Day 11 -- BFL -- I Miss Muscle Media Magazine

What happened to Muscle Media magazine?!! During my last two challenges, I could look to Muscle Media to new ideas, recipes and ways to mix up my work out. One of my favorite articles was ab boot camp. The ab work out in BLF training program really doesn't work for me. I do not know why I would do decsending reps of 12 through 6 for my abs work out. But check out this article from Muscle Media http://musclemedia.com/training/BootCamp.asp!!! The work out in there is not for beginners. I have not sarted it yet, but when I am ready -- BAM! -- this abs boot camp work out is the ticket. It worked beauifully for me before, and I guarantee it will work for you. But seriously, wait until simple exercises like 75 floor crunches and 50 bent-knee leg raises just aren't doing it for you any more. The last thing you want is an injury so early in you Body-for-LIFE transformation. The Muscle Media website has no search engine, so to find articles you must search in Google for the term "muscle media" and then insert the topic you are looking for. Kind of a pain, but the search is worh it if you find an old article like abs boot camp.

Day 2 -- Body for Life -- Beginning Statistics

Because I am now 40 years old now, I need a transformation of not just my looks but of some important vital statistics also. I have recently read "You, the Owner's Manual" and its recommendations for "The Live Younger Action Plan." The book explains each system of our body and what we need to do to keep our systems young and healthy. The health of most of these systems are measured by our vital statistics and blood tests. My current vital statistics are basically a "needs improvement" list. Vital Statistic Current Level Live Younger Action Plan Blood Pressure 133/84 115/76 Weight 185 lbs 135 lbs Body Fat % 35% N/A Body Mass Index 29 21.8 I will also be tracking my statistics to see how my real health is improving. I think on Body-for-Life my weight will actually be a little higher because BFL emphasizes weight-training and muscle building much more than the Owner's Manual plan. The Owner's Manual plan has alternating cardio and strength training, but recommends 20 minutes of cardio and only 10 minutes of strength training. The Owners Manual also recommends 5 minutes of yoga for flexibility, which I am incorporating into my work out program because I need the flexibility.

Day 2 - Body for Life -- Public Humiliation

WARNING: DUE TO THE DISTURBING GRAPHIC NATURE OF THESE PHOTOS, YOU MAY WANT TO SKIP THIS POSTING. TO AVOID INJURY TO YOUR OPTICAL SENSORS, QUICKLY SCROLL DOWN TO THE NEXT POST. It is very difficult for me to look at these photos. Nevertheless, I am posting my before photos here to track the transformation and give myself motivation to complete the BFL Challenge. Well, I still have pretty skinny ankles!