Hi Chemlady
Congratulations on your decision to bo BFL I am sure you will love the workouts as much as we do. You really need to read the book, you can check it out at your local library.
You don't need a lot of fancy equipment, I too do everything at home using free weights and treadmill for my cardio.
For more tips on BFL go to
www.leanandstrong.com
There are some wonderful transformations in the picture gallery that will really impress and motivate you.
I was feeling discouraged thinking that I wasn't making any progress although I started to slowly see muscle tone and loss of inches. I visited that website, browsed thru the message board and got a lot of encouragement and was told that most of the BFLers there didn't actually see a dramatic change until weeks 10-12.
According to the book, Bill Phillips says that it takes that long for your body to transform. All of the really good success stories on
www.leanandstrong.com have eaten the way he has recommended and have gotten unbelievalbe results.
I have tried to really watch my carbs and not to go overboard, I do make sure that on lift days I get 50-90 grams. Cardio days I try to stay below 50 grams.
I have read and reread the book and each time I get more out of it. I am starting week 8 today and even though I don't have the same visual results as others I know I am doing good for my body.
I don't compare myself to others anymore as it was getting me down. I admire their accomplishments but I am very proud of what I am doing for myself and what I have achieved physically.
Just start out slow and have fun.
I agree with Tribe you need to visit the website she has suggested to make sure that you have proper form when lifting with free weights.
I look forward to reading your journal and following your progess.
HN