EAS program

[Zapple]

I have just started to work, well not started but the first time in a long time. I have received the EAS Body for Life Program. I was planning on following the program and wanted to get some feed back. I am trying to lose fat and tone up. I am 6' 4" wiegh 240 nand have a small bone structure. I have been doing the 20 minute aerobic program and have started the first two weeks of the EAS program which is based on 12, 10 ,8 ,6 of one body part and then a set of 12 same body part and different exercise. I have a month in a half to fit into a Tuxedo for a wedding and would love to slip back into my 36 size tux pants. I am planning to do mostly protien for the next4 weeks. I am open to any and all suggestions. The only suppliments I take are Hydroxycut to curb the carbs cravings and Creatine one glass a day. If anyone has diet for me to go on fire away. "Thanks for the lift"

 

[jank]

Zapple

I did the Body for Life program last year. I started out at about 210 lbs (I am 6' tall). I managed to drop to about 180 over the 12 weeks that I did the program, and I saw considerable strength and endurance gains. You will probably lose about 3 lbs a week for the first few weeks, and then lose about 2 lbs a week thereafter. The diet that Bill Phillips describes is a good one. Try to eat six meals a day as he describes. If you can afford it, use an MRP(not necessarily myoplex) two to three times a day. You should have no problem losing weight if you do this, especially with the aid of a good fat burner.

 

[Zapple]

What would you suggest as a MRP if not Myoplex, although I have two boxes of it right now. My biggest problem as far as diet goes is the evening hours and finding a cure for the late night munchies. I have not followed the six meals a day as far as the plan goes only because of my schedule. I have treid the New EAS protien bars. I also wanted to know if you saw any significant results tone wise. I see all of the beforew and after pictures and fins it very hard to believe that I can make a transformation like that in 12 weeks!

Thanks for the reply.
ZAPPLE

 

[jank]

The choice of MRP is not important, as long as you feel that you are not spending too much money, and most importantly that you actually can stand the taste enough to drink them consistently. Almost every large supplement company makes an MRP, so you may want to experiment with some of them. The best that I have used is by Mass Quantities, and is called Triple Threat 3/60. It is very tasty and also one of more inexpensive ones around. However, it is not prepackaged like myoplex, rather it comes in a 6 lb bucket with a scoop. If a prepackaged shake is what you need, the best that I have had is called Growth Factor X by GEN. It also taste very good, but is a little more expensive(comparable to myoplex deluxe). I found that no matter what I did, I could never really enjoy myoplex, that is why I shopped around. If you like myoplex, stick with it; it is one of the higher quality MRPs on the market. The EAS bars are a good substitute for myoplex if time is a factor.

As far as a cure for the late night munchies, the best bet is to have a low carb protein shake before bed. Try something like Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein powder. You can get a 5 lb tub for about $27, which is very inexpensive. It has 22 g of protein and only 3 grams of carbs per scoop. I prefer the chocolate flavor, although I have heard that the vanilla is good as well. Just mix one or two scoops with water or skim milk(preferably water since milk is fairly high in sugar). This will hopefully not only satisfy your cravings, but will also help mitigate catabolism(muscle metabolism) while you sleep.

With respect to the before and after pictures in the book, I would say that it is possible to obtain results similiar to those portrayed. Depending on where you start from, and how dedicated you are to the system, i.e. do you "cheat" a lot either with the workouts or the diet, really good results are very possible. For me, I went from having very large love handles and no chest or arm definition, to having a visible set of abs, as well as a defined chest and arms. I saw muscles that I did not even know I had, especially my obliques, which became very visible. My biggest advice to you is to keep a detailed log of you workouts and consistently try and improve yourself from week to week. If you stick with the diet as best as you can, and you can lay off late night carbs, you get good if not great results.

If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Good Luck.

 

[Zapple]

Thanks for the info I will definitely give it a try. I don't mind the Myoplex but I hate tasting it the rest of the of the day if you know what I mean. As for the BFL did you follow the 20 minute aerobic program/ I find it hard to believe that is all you have to do? I feel like I need to do abs and some aerobics everyday if I want to get where I need to be.. I also have a question about doing DB flys. When I bring my arms together should they still be bent about 90 degrees? Also when doing straight benches, should the bar be at the top middle of bottom of my chest on the decline? Again thanks for the help.

ZAPPLE

 

[jank]

I agree with you. Definitely work your abs more than just on lower body days. I generally work them 3-4 days a week, although more is OK too. As far as cardio goes, I only did cardio three days a week while on the BFL program, although I did not do his 20 minute program. I tried to do about 30-35 minutes of low impact cardio, and I did not so much worry about that level 5-10 stuff that he talks about. Just make sure you do your cardio first thing in the morning.

If you follow his lifting routine, i.e. one minute between sets and no time between the 5th and 6th set of a muscle group, you will get the heart rate up plenty, and therefore, you do not absolutely need to do cardio on lifting days. If you want to though, go right ahead. You have to understand that he wrote this book for people who do not like to or do not have a lot of time to work out. Therefore, if you are inclined to do more, don't hesitate.

For DB flys, your arms should be straight at the top. Really concentrate on squeezing the chest. For straight presses, the bar should be in the middle to upper part of your chest. Just make sure you bring the bar down slowly.

Hope this helps.

 

[TraxZBT]

I'm on my 7th week on the body for life plan.. .. and so far so good.. i'm ripped.. but the workouts are too weak for me.. so i skip cardio and just work out chest/tris day one
back/bis day two
legs/abs day three
shoulders/abs day four
legs/abs day five
then rest for two days

as far as the meal goes... it's def. important that you eat 6 times a day... the key is tuna... hell i take like 2 cans of tuna with me to school and work and just eat it straight outta the can.. also look into some flax seed oil... that stuff works wonders..

 

[jennifer BFL chick]

The bodyforlife program worked, and is still working for me. I have made little "tweeks" here and there, but mostly, I follow the plan to the T.

Tuna is great like traxZBT mentioned. I eat it straight out of the can as well. You really need the 6 meals a day. The nutrition is just as important as your workouts, if not MORE important. I use myoplex light shakes, and they have been working well. BUT it all depends on your goals. if you want to get really big, then of course you would need something different.

I have also found that there are alot of people who despise Bill Phillips and the BFL program. Not exactly sure why, because it has helped change not only my bodydramatically, but tons of other people as well.

Best luck to ya!