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Body for Life

Do you want a Body for Life?

Apart from being an annual physical transformation competition for competitors from around the globe, Body for Life is also a non-competitive 12 week diet and exercise program that was created by Bill Phillips. Mr Phillips, the owner of EAS (a manufacturer of nutritional supplements), was once a competitive bodybuilder himself so he is all to familiar with the hard graft that is part and parcel of achieving the ultimate reward: a body for life.

Begun in 1996 the competition has gained in popularity and momentum and is now a favoured way to shape up in a short time. It has lead to the writing of the book Body for Life, which has become an international bestseller, and has lead to a few follow-up books to form a series.

By making use of the same basic principles that apply to bodybuilding, this program allows anyone and everyone to achieve more than they could have bargained for in terms of weight loss and physical transformation. 

The weight loss program includes diet supplements, a vast and varied online community, and nutritional information for healthy eating and exercise options. It is a ‘challenge’ that endeavours to help women and men with fat loss, toning, lean muscle gain and general health. The Body for Life program incorporates fitness plans, healthy diets, weight loss supplements, online assistance and peer encouragement. Dietary supplements that are encouraged through Body for Life are EAS Myoplex products – hardly surprising since it was begun by the EAS owner.

Unlike many other dietary supplements, Body for Life is far more than just a pill to take to help you lose weight, or your appetite, or both. Overall, Body for Life aims to assist men and women with fat reduction, increased muscle mass, toning and overall strength training.

How to go about getting your own body for life? Register online for the challenge which will then require you to meet certain goals, as well as taking and submitting ‘before and after’ photos of yourself. Healthy eating, exercise, and keeping track of your progress are your three key tasks.

Let’s take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of Body for Life:

Advantages
The program is easily and conveniently available from a variety of sources, including the internet
There are very many success stories of those who have gone before to act as motivation along the way
There is generally a cash prize associated with winning the challenge

Disadvantages
This program will require you to make drastic lifestyle changes to achieve success.
Not all recommended supplements will be suitable for all individuals.
The pace you will need to maintain to achieve success may be quite strenuous.

In conclusion, the challenge is a unique one as it is offered for free (bar the cost of the supplements). But at the end of the day, like all weight loss programs, success will depend largely on each person’s own willpower and their ability to effectively follow a diet and exercise regime.