Bill Phillip’s “Body for Life” is an inspiring book that defines a comprehensive diet, and fitness program. The book is a top seller worldwide. It is based upon losing fat and gaining muscle.
The author is very passionate, motivational and sincere regarding the program.
Body For Life Basics
This diet consists of 5-6 meals per day. Portion size is important, rather than counting calories. A meal can contain one portion of protein, and another of carbohydrates. You are allowed to cheat one day in each week, and eat your favorite food. The book provides lists of foods and sample meal plans.
The exercise program is also necessary, and includes 20 minutes 3 times per week of aerobic exercise, and lifting weights 3 times a week (45 minutes per session).
Transformation Possible?
Bill Phillips has combined different elements together into a single program, and delivered these in a very motivational fashion. Body for Life has been the catalyst for thousands of people to finally get fit and healthy.
Recommended Program
The Body for Life program is good in all aspects. It is not low in calories, and has a substantial exercise component. You will need to have good motivation in order to succeed, and be prepared to work hard, so fat loss will be between of 1-2 pounds per week.
Supplements
6 meals per day can be difficult for dieters, so the author suggests supplements. Protein shakes such as Myoplex can be taken. Shakes, bars, and Ready-to-Drinks are easy way to supply essential nutrients to your body.
Sample Meal Plan
This is a typical 1,700-calorie meal plan from the Eating For Life program.
BREAKFAST
3/4 cup Scrambled Egg Beaters™
1 slice Multi-grain toast with 1 tsp natural peanut butter
1 small Apple
1 small Banana
SNACK
Myoplex Lite Ready-to-Drink
LUNCH
2 oz Fresh deli cut turkey breast
1 tbsp Regular mayonnaise
2 slices Multi-grain bread
1 cup Fresh baby carrots
1/2 cup Low-fat cottage cheese
MID-AFTERNOON SNACK
Myoplex Lite Nutrition Bar
DINNER
1 medium Roasted, skinless chicken breast
1 cup Lentil soup
2 Celery sticks with non-fat cream cheese
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