Body For Life

Body for Life is a 12-week fitness program during which you follow a high-protein diet and exercise frequently. You do not feel deprived and you actually keep a high level of energy with this program because it is not a low-cal diet. For people who are overweight, a loss of 1-2 pounds weekly is the average. This is done by losing body fat and gaining muscle. Regular exercise is a must with the Body For Life program. Diet without exercise burns muscle along with fat, and this can cause a lower metabolism, which is the opposite of what you want if you are trying to lose weight. Nurturing a competitive drive helps keep you motivated and is a major factor in this “90 day challenge.” This plan is good for people who are looking to change their lifestyle, who are willing to workout often, and also for those who are open to the idea of using dietary supplements and meal-replacement powders.

Four Main Keys are stressed in the book.

• The right foods


• The right amounts


• The right combinations


• The right times

Pros:

• Easy to follow workout plan.


• Good book.


• Easy principle for evaluating foods.


• Emphasis on portion control as opposed to calorie counting.


• The book does offer some pearls of wisdom, such as “Your body needs more water than it is telling you.” And eating less food more often is better than eating more food less often; in other words 6 small meals are better than 3 large ones.
  

Cons

• Program does not offer personalization for individuals.


• Too much of a focus on supplements.


• Workout routines may be too difficult for beginners.