Body For Life - Bill Phillips

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Body For Life

Bill Phillips

Bill Phillips, 38, wrote a NY Times bestseller called "Body For Life", that has sold more than 4 million copies. It was on the list for four years, so his plan is certainly popular and well-known.

Phillips has received many honors for his work including the Make-A-Wish Foundation's^® highest award. He was also honored by Paul Newman and the late John F. Kennedy, Jr. as one of America' s most generous business leaders.

The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce honored Phillips in January 2000 as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans. Phillips is a bodybuilder that believes strongly in regular exercise, supplements, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

This is a regular food plan based on four main components:

1. the Right Foods, 2. the Right Amounts, 3. the Right Combos, and 4. the Right Times. When you combine these four ingredients. claims Bill Phillips, you will have the right recipe to feed your body in a balanced, healthy, satisfying and effective way.

In his book, Eating For Life, Phillips talks about the real problem that we face with obesity, and how to overcome it with today's lifestyle. He also offers motivational guidance, answers to common questions about how to Eat For Life, and the book contains over 200 pages of recipes.

The Body For Life program is apparently popular, and is based on the use of regular foods. And, it places heavy emphasis on regular exercise, a good thing and a key component of any successful weight loss regimen. However, Bill Phillips also uses dietary supplements and nutritional shakes in his program - a possible negative for those who don't want to spend extra money on weight loss products.

This program falls short in the psychological support area of weight control. Neither the book nor the website really addresses these issues in any depth. Nevertheless, as a do-it-yourself, inexpensive option with a very good website, this may be a good option for many dieters, especially those that are more exercise-conscious.

The information on this web site is intended for information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Before starting any weight loss program, it is recommended that you consult your physician or other health care professional.