Howdy!

I can't speak for anyone else, but I didn't post stats yesterday because I won't have my "real" final stats 'til next week. The in-between measurements, I feel, are pretty bogus--at least for me. It ain't over 'til Week 12/Day 6 is finished! (Plus, I have no idea where my bodyfat really is until I have my follow-up hydrostatic weigh-in next week...)

Anyhoo, here's my Week 6 (it seems so long ago... stats ):
(C1-Start / C2-Start / C2-Week 6)
Chest - 44" / 44" / 42.5"
Upper Arms - 17" / 15.75" / 15.25"
Hips - 47" / 44" / 43.25"
Waist - 36" / 34" / 33.5"
Thighs - 32.5" / 28" / 28.5"
Calves - 19" / 18.5" / 18.25"
Weight - 210.5lb / 192lb / 187lb
Body Fat - 47% / 42% / 41%

PLEASE REMEMBER: It doesn't matter how awesome/awful someone else's stats are or how incredible someone else's before/after pics are. We are all individuals. So the only way you will know what BFL can do for YOU is to: give 100%, stick like glue to your program and then measure the results at Week 12.

Our Chicago BFL group has one guy who went from being very overweight to Greek God in two challenges. We also have an EAS Grand Champion in our group, Gregg Kemp. So, I know that amazing things can happen FOR SOME PEOPLE on BFL.

However, I am an obese female. And I have a slow metabolism. I am happy for their success, but it would only depress me to compare my progress to theirs... I know is that I do my best every day in the gym. I am enjoying the program. So I know that the progress that I measure this Sunday will be the best result I could possibly have achieved!

Also, Robin asked about Free Days. I take my Free Day every Sunday. I think that's why BFL (even though I'm doing controlled carb/low fat) doesn't feel like a diet. I haven't REALLY been deprived... I mean, I don't GORGE myself. But I have peas and corn, whole grain pasta, lots of fruit and a variety of European cheeses every Sunday of BFL.

Hope this helps!

Trilbe