Hi Bloom, nice to see you again!

Wa'il

I went shopping today, and I still can't find this book anywhere.

So anyways, I am going to order it on line.

I was wondering which book to buy, is there a particular one that will explain everything in it?

The one I am looking at is this one
:http://chapters.indigo.ca/item.asp?...91D14D7205D1412

Or is there one that is better and more updated?

Thanks in advance!

Good question Chrissy, I was going to ask the same.

Just came back from the Superstor, found a hardcover copy selling for $19 (half price). But it seemed tiny with lots of photos, people testimonies, menu samples. I left it there, thinking there must be a "meaty" version with some more details.

If that's the only one, I can read it in half an hour at Chapters, and buy something else (I'd feel guilty otherwise

Wa'il

<b>Chrissy and Wa'il</b>....

That's the one. I paid 32 bucks for my copy and I don't feel bad about it. I like his philosophy though it's not new to me. So many have said it all in so many different ways. The information is there to do his program and the exercises are there too. Those make it worth it to me. I guess it's a matter of personal preferences. I did take the time to skim-read it in the bookstore before buying it and then thought about it for a night. Bottom line was that I WANT to do BFL, so I wanted the definative version.

Marlaine

Thanks Marlaine, Im going to order it right now!!!!
Chapters is pretty good for shipping, usually 2-3 days, I'll read it as soon as I get it in.......

Hey do you think will look like those two guys off Saturday night live......Hans & Frans "I'm going to pump you up"!!!!

I LOVE Hans and Franz! Worse things could happen than to be like them! I have always appreciated the physiques of men who work out to get looking like Arnold and Bill Phillips. I'm quite fascinated by them and have this incredible urge to get tactile!

I just got it. My reluctance was due to not being sure if the one I found was just an addendum with stories and charts etc.. Sort of like Part II, or a LifePlan version, since it seemed to lack any "meat" and lots of fillers. But I solved that problem by getting CALP at the same time to fix my problem with content expectations

Wa'il

While I anxiously wait for my book, can any of you, please tell me what kind of equipment I have to buy for doing BFL?

I have barbells, free weights at various weights, a bench with a leg press and a treadmill as well.

Looks to me like you have it all there now! The treadmill for the alternating cardio days and you need weights in pairs and in increments. Mine are 5# increments and I wish they were 2.5#.

Anything else?

Marlaine

That should be it for the first few weeks - you might find yourself outgrowing your dumbbells pretty fast - a set of adjustable ones might be in order. I suggest the ones with the clamps and not the screws as they are easier to change (usually you can get a 40lb set for about 19$). I moved on to a barbell and a curling bar around week 5 but could have managed without - they were basically toys

Only other thing I can think of is a good pair of lifting gloves - your hands will thank you.

Nat

Why not post about it in the trading post forum, see if someone is willing to either exchange sets with you, or buy them, so you can get a 2.5 set. Just a thought.

I'm planning on checking the sports junkeis to see if there are decent used sets. Our building has a good gym with nautilus machines, but no free weights, to avoid theft.

Wa'il

Wa'il....

I think my first step will be to see if Fitness Depot will take them back. Thanks for the suggestion though.

M

You shouldn't have a problem, I just didn't know they were new.

Wa'il

Yeah, that's what I thought, but it now looks like I may.

Phoned today and the salesman told me that he'll have to see what he can do that they don't do refunds.

Marlaine

Do they have a 2.5 increment set to exchange? If not, just raise hell. Don't consider it a refund, consider it compensation for an "unsuitable" set

Wa'il