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June 10th 1999
by Collins
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Hardcover, 224 pages
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0060193395
(isbn13: 9780060193393)
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Bill Phillips had been publishing bodybuilding magazines and marketing nutritional supplements for years when he had a weird revelation at a trade sho...more
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Read in January, 2002
recommended to Shelley by:
Tracyrecommends it for: Anyone serious about a life change
Bill Phillips is a great guy. I only say that because this book changed me. Bill Phillips' insightful, friendly, informative style is welcoming. He sees beyond the need to "get thin" and identifies (correctly) how focusing so much on your weightloss can lead to self-absorbtion. His Journal even gives daily tips to do random acts of kindness to redirect your focus. Beyond this, the workouts are really quick, very challenging, and require planning. The meals are really good (mostly...more
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Finding this book while working at Waldenbooks was one of the tipping points of my life. After engaging with this text, I felt empowered and aware of a vastly different bodily concept than what I had grown into. This was the springboard book for my continuing exploration of my health.
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Read in September, 2003
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Nolan Whiterecommends it for: athletes, those who wish to be healthier, personal trainers, beginners, experts, men, women, teens
I wasn't trying to transform my body the way most people are when buying this book, but the health and nutrition advice is invaluable. There are even a few pages in the book made up of columns divided into healthy carbs, vegetables/fruits, and proteins, and how many of each to take in to be perfectly balanced. You just choose one from each column and you have a healthy meal! This is perfect for anyone who wants to make an overall change, and not just focus on problem areas (which doesn't work an...more
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Read in December, 2008
I read this last week while I was stuck under a napping Sarah solely because it was on my parents' shelf near me. And I wouldn't recommend it. While I'm sure it's worked for many people, the advice on exercise seemed too constrained to something you have to do in a gym most of the time, and not something you can just go out and do with your family as a group activity. And the dietary advice was pretty poor - not nearly enough reliance on fruits & vegetables, and way too much reliance on suppl...more
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Sound, simple advice for those wishing to change their lifestyle to one that embraces a healthier lifestyle of exercise, food choices, and time management. Able to be adapted to any level of committment - from "jumping of the deep end" for fabulous results to "staying in the shallow end" for more temperate results. Regardless, the lessons learned and the patterns adopted will be advantageous to anyone wishing to improve their health and lifestyle.
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Read in January, 2009
I don't want to have to do any major repairs or trade the body I have. I read through this and it is like many of the other get well books - bottom line is that you have to want to get it done. I know enough to do my own weight training as well as cooking (have several good cook books for proper diet), but I still have to do it myself. I am goal oriented, so his suggestions on setting goals was effective. Also, it is lifestyle change stuff - not quick fixes.
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Read in June, 2007
I thought this book was ok. I read it after my augmentation because I really wanted to change the way I looked and felt about myself. Jeremy read it first, and liked it. He teaches weight-lifting 101, a healthy eating plan, and aerobics. Very simple, but very motivating. Quick, easy read that is sure to energize the most slothful person to move their body.
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Read in June, 2002
Bill Phillips is a quack. He's an obviously sterroided beef neck, and the book is an unabashed plea to buy his suppliments. I like, however, what he has to say about grazing and a few more things. I did put on a bit more muscle mass during the 6 or so months that I followed Phillips regime strictly. But in the end, its largely a fad and a money makeing scheme.
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Read in April, 2008
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A friend.recommends it for: Any body intersted in having a lean healthy body.
This has to be the one of the best resources of physical fitness I have come across in my entire life. Bill explains all the ABC's of getting fit and explains all the Nitty gritty nutritional and meal plans than one needs to keep a lean body. I must say this is an awesomely Inspiring book, for anybody who Intends and looks forward to a lean healthy body.
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Read in March, 2000
This book helped me to better understand exercise and diet. It is very motivational and is filled with examples of people who were able to make dramatic changes in their health, fitness, and appearance by following a 12 week program. Every once in a while I go back to it for reference and re- commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
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Read in January, 2001
Great exercise and eating plan. When I was following this plan, I could see a big difference in how I looked and felt. So far, every trainer I've talked to said that Bill Phillips has the best eating plan out there, and his meal supplements are the best (EAS brand)
I really liked the workout section because it showed you exactly how to do the exercises, when to do them and how often to do them!! Great for someone like me who knew nothing about an exercise plan. I made copies of th...more
I really liked the workout section because it showed you exactly how to do the exercises, when to do them and how often to do them!! Great for someone like me who knew nothing about an exercise plan. I made copies of th...more
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Read in June, 2009
This book is good. The text is definitely motivational and do-able. I didn't like how it was an informercial for body-building products from time to time. I does give me a new perspective in terms of managing my time and putting in time for myself and my health. It was a very informational quick read.
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Read in March, 2009
Brian needed this book for a health class, but I decided to read it as well. I plan on adapting some of his suggestions. While I like the overall ideas, I have a hard time with some of the testimonials...I guess the skeptic in me says "proof it." Hmm...perhaps I could try it on myself to see the results.
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Read in December, 2007
This is a fantastic book providing great advice on how to get fit and trim down following his eating program and exercise program. I put this program into action at the beginning of 2008, and got my body fat down to 12%. I had increased muscle tone, increased energy and felt great.
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I hate that I like this book because I think 12-week "shape up" programs are total bullshit. Furthermore, his plan is not sustainable. BUT there are some good ideas in here, and he doesn't treat the reader like a total idiot. You can read this book and take what you want out of it.
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This plan is amazing my whole family and i have all been on it and i think i will be for the rest of my life.... It’s not a diet its a way of life and it is soooo affective and you feel great and are NEVER hungry or unsatisfied! I would recommend this to EVERYONE! Its guaranteed to work!
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This book laid out the program that I've been following for 10 years. I'm so glad that I found this book and program. It has made a huge difference in my life. I count finding this program and deciding to follow it amoung the best decisions I've made in my life.
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It is hard to put this book on a shelf because I have read it before but I keep coming back to it, like the seven habits. I am currently using it to try to formulate my weight training regiment to add on to what I feel has been successful running training.
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recommended to Erin by:
my sis
recommends it for: anyone
recommends it for: anyone
When my sis & her hubby did this diet first---I was like 18 & even though I didn't read it and only did half of the diet I still lost weight! Later my sis gave me the book & I enjoyed it, but didn't follow the dieting part...still a really good plan/diet!
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Read in September, 2007
Using the Body for Life plan I felt great, lost 25 pounds, and was nearing all time highs for strength training. The best part of his program is the workout routines, the nutrition plan works great, but wasn't sustainable for me.
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