" I have to go away next week for 3 days and I am not sure what to do about my program whilst I am gone. I am unfortunately going to be in a very remote area with no chance of a gym being anywhere close by. What should I do ? I don't want it to interrupt my training as I feel I am making progress. I have exercise bands but frankly have used them in the past and just don't think they do much. I have been able to work my schedule so my time away falls on one of my rest days so the 2 exercises I will be missing are my back day and then my shoulder day. Is there anything I can do ? Thanks pete. sammos "

"Hi Pete, I have just started the body for life program. I am 25 yo male am about 6-0 and weigh 281 pounds. I bought the book about 6 mos ago and have recently decided to make the change. That is when I also found your fitness blog. I see the results in this book and I don't expect to get the exact same results even though I am following it to the t. How much improvment do u think I should expect, before I was eating fast food all the time drinking about 2 liters of soda per day. Now i am following the diet and have not had any soda in one week. I have lost about 5 pounds. What do you think a realistic expectation is for me to lose in 3 months? and do you think by next year at this time I could get at 205, my ideal weight woould be 205-215 with muscle. My dream would be 195? hope to hear your input. "

04/26/2009

mikep: Good luck with the garden. Will be interesting to see what type of recipes you come up with using the products that come out of it! Checked out the Blue Zone site...some cool information on there! mikep

04/25/2009

artist: Please Pete...where are those see through flimsy shorts...

04/25/2009

Costas Yanniatas: I'm starting a veggie garden too. You should post some pictures of your garden. I would love to see it.

04/23/2009

sammos: Pete you rock ! Thanks man for not getting sick of all my ignorant questions, this is awesome. Sammos