Dave81 Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Hello All, I've had a book sitting around my house for about a year and a half that one of my friends gave me. It is called "Body For Life" by Bill Phillips. Anyone had any success stories with this plan?? Sounds good, as it involves the proper balance of protien and carbohydrates, in smaller portions, eating six times a day, one free day a week to eat anything you want, along with a workout program, and cardio 3 times a week. Please share... Dave81
bigbrowneyes Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Hey Dave, Yes, this is a good plan. The eatting is a healthy, well balanced plan that works. The exercise plan is also good. If followed properly, you will make noticeable differences.
sophia34 Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 I agree--it's a great six-week plan. For those reading this thread who don't know the Body For Life basics, Bill Phillips recommends 20-minutes of interval training-based cardio three times a week and 45 minutes of pyramid strength training three times a week. His eating plan is a high-vegetable/fiber, low-refined carbs/sugar plan. On Sunday, you rest from exercise AND have a bit of a cheat day in which you eat some of the foods you want that are forbidden the rest of the week. He also recommends supplements, of course, which I skip. For the most part, I think a good multi is all one needs. Anyway, back to my point. This is a great "jumpstarter" program. I did it when my weight loss program plateaued and lost five pounds in six weeks. I also return to it every once in a while when I feel like I need a change from my usual. I have to admit I cannot stay on it permanently. The exercise sessions, while short, are very challenging. For the long term, I prefer slower, longer exercise sessions to the intense bursts he recommends. However, if you want a program that will kick-start your metabolism or bump you out of a plateau, this plan is great. The six weeks is a perfect time frame. Whether or not a person can maintain this plan as a permanent lifestyle, however, probably depends on that person's individual take on diet and exercise. My opinion and experience!
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