Has anyone tried Body for Life program?

[tamarindtully]

It's something I have been thinking of doing (my weight has been creeping up on my over the years) and I'm finally in the mindset to change my lifestyle completely.

I do well on following a regimen, and I know this was hugely popular years ago. I'm picking up the book today (though I've read a few bloggers who went through it).

If you've done it (or known anyone who is/has done it), what is your perception on their program?
What were the biggest challenges?
When did you start noticing a change in your body?
Did you feel that you "free" day of eating was good/bad?

[wambam]

I have not done it, but I've read about it.

I think it would be too low fat for me. Good fats keep you satiated and full between meals and this program is pretty low fat. The again, you're eating 6 times a day so maybe that's not an issue here.

[ckinla]

My BF did it in high school with his mom and they both loved it, but I don't know much more than that...

[Deleted]

Lurker chiming in - I did this on ediets a few years ago and I could not stay on it.

I lost around 5lbs in the first month (had about 15 to lose total) but I was hungry ALL THE TIME. Actually, make that h-angry.

It was not enough calories/fats for me.

As I said, this was quite a few years ago, so maybe something has changed but for me, it was just not feasible as a lifestyle change.

[sadlebred]

I have 2 friends that did it years ago. (These are his actual photos: hillseekerfitness.com/transformation). They now own a Crossfit Gym. YMMV, and doing BFL doesn't guarantee owning your own gym.

[tamarindtully]

Jul 8, 2013 13:19:18 GMT -5 sexycarrot said:

Ok, so when I saw this post this weekend, I looked it up, was intrigued, bought the book, signed up for the challenge and started this morning with my upper body strength training. I'm actually really excited. I've always been fairly active, have run 2 half-marathons, but have never been good about strength training.

I love how structured it is, that's exactly what I need. Tell me what to do on which day, and I will do it. I'm sure most on this board don't need that, but I really do. I think the eating strategy really makes sense too, plenty of food, (I plan to also track on myfitnesspal just to be sure). I also love the idea of a free day, not to go crazy, but just to mentally keep away that feeling of deprivation.

I'm curious to see how the cardio goes tomorrow, I need to read up on the plan a bit.

So, tamarindtully , if you do it, would love to hear how it goes for you!

Whoa! That is awesome! My DH is picking up the book today for me and I'll start reading it this week. I have a few very busy weeks ahead of me, and am thinking of starting this at the end of August. 

Do you have a MFP account? I'll follow you! I plan on reading, and also setting up some meal plans for a full week before I begin. 

[maria120]

My husband and I both did it about 10 years ago. We stuck with it for about 8-9 weeks until we went on vacation and derailed after that I only wanted to lose 5-7 pounds and I think I easily did that in the time we did the diet. I also got really good muscle tone. I was never really hungry and in fact felt like I was eating too much. Some days I'd only eat 5 meals. Looking back on pictures of myself during that time makes me want to do it again.

[cransplash]

My 2 friends did it years ago before their wedding. They both lost weight and gained muscle tone. I may want try this too. I may have to look into it.

[lara]

My husband did it years ago and had great results.  He liked it.  These days he likes p90x better, but I'm not really sure why.