Comments on: Thinking about giving yourself an inch?

by: Samantha

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:46:24 +0000

Tammy,
I have a question for you. Now having been on the program for almost 8 wks, I don’t see the muscles that I see in you and Gino after your 12 wks. I’m following the BFL woman book, but what did a typical workout wk look like for you as a woman? I feel I need work on my tummy and am not sure how to achieve what I’m looking for.. Thanks also for always responding and being so encouraging it’s a tremendsous help!

by: Tami DePalma

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 07:04:00 +0000

Good for you, Samantha!

You are embracing the Start Today Fitness philosophy. You cannot go back, but only forward.

I am proud of your determination. Not only are you back on track, you sound unstoppable! Your measurements are proof.

Thanks for continuing to come back, and for letting us know your success.

by: Samantha

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 16:47:33 +0000

It’s week 7 now, I faltered a little last week, yes felt the guilt, but got back on track this week more determined than ever. After week 4 I did measurements and I had lost 2 inches off my waist and thighes and an inch off my chest, and am down 8 pounds. I read your site each week to get the weekly tips and they encourage me. Thanks again and will let you know at the end of my 12 weeks where I am!!

by: Tami DePalma

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:53:52 +0000

Hi Samantha -

I’m glad you are finding Start Today Fitness so valuable. Thanks for the excellent feedback.

I’m glad you’ve discovered your body fat. This is such an effective indicator of your true improvements. So commonly I hear “I’ve hit a plateau. I lost xx pounds and now I am stuck.”

This is the most important time to recheck your body fat. Even though your weight loss may have hit a plateau, your body fat may indicate that you are still making an awesome transformation.

Here’s where you can get a body fat caliper:
http://starttodayfitness.com/measure-your-fitness/

Here’s a quick link to that Meal Plan:
http://starttodayfitness.com/body-for-life-meal-plan-shopping-list/

And here are more tips for Week Two!
http://starttodayfitness.com/category/week-two/

Have a GREAT Body-for-LIFE Day, Samantha! Please continue to let us know how you are doing.

Tami

by: Samantha

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:16:24 +0000

I just started week one of my BFL porgram this week!! Your info on this site has been so valuable already. I printed and am following Tami’s menu plan and will do so for the 12 week period. I had my body fat measured yesterday and was shocked. I knew I wanted to lose about 10 pounds, but it sounded weird to know I have 30% body fat. But it is a motivation to me now, that and wanting to look decent in a swimsuit for my trip to Mexico in July! Thanks so much for the tips and info I’m on the site everyday getting info! Have a super day!