Body for Life Weight Loss Plan

Bill Phillips' Body for Life is about losing fat and gaining muscle - and having a diet that doesn't leave you feeling tired or fatigued.

The typical BFL diet consists of 5-6 meals per day. Portion size is emphasized rather than calorie counts. A typical meal might consist of one portion of protein, and one portion of carbohydrate. For one day each week you are allowed to 'cheat' and eat your favorite foods.

The exercise program is essential to Body for Life. This includes 20 minutes 3 times per week of aerobic exercise, and lifting weights for 3 times a week (45 minutes per session).

The Body for Life program is sensible in all aspects. It is not a very low calorie plan, and has a substantial exercise component. You will need to restructure your life to follow this (maybe that's why its called Body for Life!). You will need to have considerable motivation to succeed, be prepared to work hard, and fat loss would be in the region of 1-2 pounds per week (if you are currently overweight).

Following the diet (6 meals per day) can be difficult, and the author suggests supplements. Protein shakes (such as Myoplex) certainly have their place (particularly in a regime with 3-6 meals per day). Shakes, bars, and Ready-to-Drinks are a convenient way to supply your body with the nutrients - but are never a replacement for real food.


Sample Meal Plan
This is a typical 1,700 calorie meal plan from the Eating For Life program.

BREAKFAST
2 cup scrambled Eggs
1 piece multi-grain toast with 1 teaspoon natural peanut butter
1 small apple
1 small banana

SNACK
Myoplex Lite Ready-to-Drink

LUNCH
2 ounces of fresh deli cut turkey breast
1 tablespoon regular mayonnaise
2 slices of 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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