Body For Life

[marathonmommy]

Has anyone hear ever attempted/finished the Body for Life Challenge? (Book by Bill Phillips and has an extensive website.) The weight lifting component is pretty hard core IMHO. The before and after photos are absolutely amazing and only hope they are valid. I've attempted the challenge twice before. the first time I was making good progress and found out I was pregnant - of course in my mind, this was carte blanche to eat and not exercise. the second time, I had a trip to WDW in the early stages, and you can only imagine how staying on an eating program and using dumbbells intenensly went. I railroaded myself both times. If you have andy BFL stories, please share. I'm thinking of starting again!

 

[fofinia]

My brother in law dows BFL whenever he wants to lose weight. He does really well on it. I wouldn't say he looks as good as the website or book pictures though. He has a hard time with the diet. As you know it is very restrictive. And he only does a cheat meal not a whole day. He also adds more cardio than bill says.

Really the only problem for him: He goes crazy after and eats like a pregnant woman! LOL And he gains it all back right away. I think if he was more reasonable he wouldn't gain. But seriously he goes way over board with the beer and food.

 

[ohMom]

i 'sorta' did BFL about 3 years ago -- i think the plan is fantastic but restrictive. i personally couldn't make it a way of life, and for long term results you need to find a healthy way of life. but if a by-the-book plan works for you it may be a great kick-start.

as for the pics -- i believe this folks go to extreme measures to 'tone up' for their final picture, very restrictive on their food intake, water intake, oil-up, etc. yes i'm sure they are buff, but some of it is for the moment too

i believe in the program -- i will say my legs were the tonest they have EVER been when i followed the weight routine