Crossing the Abyss
There is a world of difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it.By Bill PhillipsOver a million people have made a dramatic transformation of their health after reading Body-for-LIFE. But as numerous as the success stories are, I’m repeatedly reminded of the fact that there are still millions of people who have yet to make the change.Many of them know how to exercise. Some know how to eat right, too. In fact, this vast and ev...
Have Fun and Feel Free
Excerpt from Eating-for-Life Chapter 7 Now that you’ve learned the specifics of Eating for Life and you know about the right foods, right amounts, right combinations and the right times to eat, here’s what I want you to do next... Forget all that stuff! That’s right, put it out of your mind. Not every day. Just one day a week. Let me explain... I’ve discovered that the healthiest people, with the healthiest eating habits, ...
The Right Recipe
Excerpt from Eating-for-Life Chapter 6 “Eat right.” Each day, nutritionists, dietitians and diet doctors dish out this well-intended advice to clients, patients and those seeking the right way to reduce bodyfat and improve health. Unfortunately, the well-intended admonition “eat right” has become a very obscure and ambiguous “prescription.” I receive so many letters and emails from people who are confused about...
How I Put It All Together
Excerpt from Eating-for-Life Chapter 8 So now you know all about the Eating for Lifestyle. You’ve learned what it really means to eat right. You know how to break free from the fast-food frenzy. We’ve separated myth from fact and have covered a great deal of information. Now it’s time to put it all together—to see Eating for Life in action. So I’m going to show you how I personally apply the Eating for Lifestyle. I&r...
$109,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation
Denver, CO: Bill Phillips, the former chairperson and CEO of EAS and the author of the best-selling health and fitness book “Body for Life” recently made a $109,000 personal donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado. Mr. Phillips' donation came about as part of his Transformation Challenge, a 12-week plan to increase the health, fitness and energy of Challenge participants across the country and the world. For every pound lo...
Staying on Course
Getting an object at rest to begin moving requires far more energy than it does to keep it moving. Think of a rocket: 90 percent of the power is spent on the initial thrust—the remaining 10 percent is all that’s needed to keep it going. However, if that rocket strays off course, it requires considerable energy to get it back on track, and, if it gets too far off course, it will not complete its mission—and all the energy expende...
7 Ways to Find Time for Fitness
The reason it’s so hard to get, and stay, in great shape is because we are all just so incredibly busy. We’ve got work, friends, family, etc., etc. Every single day there is so much to do -- so much going on! Obviously, those who are successful at transforming their health and maintaining good physical fitness have a lot less going on in their lives than we do, right?Well, as much as we might like to believe a lack of time is what&rsq...
Santa Fe Chicken Soup
Spicy chicken in green chili broth with crisp tortilla strips, salsa and sour cream. Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 55 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 338 423 254 Protein : 34 43 26 Carbs: 36 45 27 Fat : 6 8 5 INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup brown rice (uncooked) 4 portions chicken breast (about 1 lb) 1 lime, halved ...
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Spinach fettuccine with breaded chicken breast, topped with pasta sauce and Parmesan cheese. Serving: 2 Preparation Time: 40 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 398 498 299 Protein : 41 51 31 Carbs: 44 55 33 Fat : 5 6 4 INGREDIENTS 2 egg whites 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 4 Tbsp reduced-fat Parmesan...
Asian Beef Stir-Fry
Peppered steak strips with oriental-style vegetables and noodles Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 30 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 404 505 303 Protein : 35 44 26 Carbs: 51 64 38 Fat : 5 6 4 INGREDIENTS 4 portions spaghetti (about 8 oz uncooked) 4 portions lean steak (about 1 lb) 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper...
Balsamic Salmon Salad
Broiled salmon fillet glazed with teriyaki marinade over balsamic salad and new potatoes Servings: 2 Preparation Time: 30 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 382 478 287 Protein : 32 40 24 Carbs: 20 25 15 Fat : 20 25 15 INGREDIENTS 2 portions new potatoes, cubed 1 Tbsp teriyaki marinade 2 cloves garlic, minc...
Chicken Pomodoro
Succulent sautéed tomatoes with Italian-seasoned chicken and pasta Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 30 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 489 611 367 Protein : 42 53 32 Carbs: 51 64 38 Fat : 11 14 8 INGREDIENTS 4 portions spaghetti (about 8 oz uncooked) 2 egg whites 4 tsp Mrs. Dash® Tomato-Basil-Garlic...
Grilled Fish Soft Tacos
Tangy avocado salsa and grilled fish in a warm flour tortilla Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 35 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 425 531 319 Protein : 40 50 30 Carbs: 40 50 30 Fat : 13 16 10 INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 limes, halved, divided 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided 2 tsp ground cumin, divided 4 por...
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Hearty turkey meatballs in a rich Italian tomato sauce over traditional spaghetti Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 40 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 457 571 343 Protein : 39 49 29 Carbs: 60 75 45 Fat : 6 8 5 INGREDIENTS 6 portions lean ground turkey (about 1 ½ lbs) 2 egg whites ½ cup dry breadcrumbs ...
Zesty Italian Chicken
Chicken marinated in Italian dressing over fettuccine and fresh spinach Servings: 2 Preparation Time: 50 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 429 536 322 Protein : 38 48 29 Carbs: 58 73 44 Fat : 4 5 3 INGREDIENTS 2 portions chicken breast (about ½ lb) ¼ cup fat-free Italian dressing 2 portions fettuccine ...
Cool Taco Salad
Taco-seasoned ground beef, lettuce and tomatoes with a creamy salsa dip Servings: 2 Preparation Time: 20 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 380 475 285 Protein : 39 49 29 Carbs: 37 46 28 Fat : 10 13 8 INGREDIENTS 2 portions lean ground beef (about ½ lb) 1 Tbsp water 2 tsp taco seasoning mix, divided ...
Apple Tuna Salad
Tuna with crisp apple and celery on a bed of lettuce with fresh tomato wedges Servings: 2 Preparation Time: 10 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 205 256 154 Protein : 20 25 15 Carbs: 28 35 21 Fat : 2 3 2 INGREDIENTS 1 can (6 oz) tuna, water packed, drained ½ onion, diced 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 Tbsp di...
Artichoke Chicken Salad
Artichoke hearts and chicken with tomato and cucumber in a light vinaigrette Servings: 2 Preparation Time: 15 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 257 321 193 Protein : 30 38 23 Carbs: 33 41 25 Fat : 2 3 2 INGREDIENTS 2 cans (5 oz each) white meat chicken chunks, drained 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, dr...
Chicken Pita Pizza
Homemade pizza for one topped with chicken, bell peppers, zucchini and melted mozzarella Servings: 1 Preparation Time: 15 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg M F Calories : 341 426 256 Protein : 34 43 26 Carbs: 43 54 32 Fat : 6 8 5 INGREDIENTS 1 whole-wheat pita ¼ cup low-fat pizza sauce 1 portion cooked chicken breast, sl...
Cookies & Cream
High-quality Right® nutrition with a bit of Cool Whip® and cookies Servings: 1 Preparation Time: 3 minutes NUTRITIONAL INFO Avg Calories : 308 Protein : 26 Carbs: 37 Fat : 6 INGREDIENTS 12 oz cold water 1 packet vanilla Right® Light ¼ cup Cool Whip® Lite 6 ice cubes 3 chocolate wafer cookies DIRECTIONS Pour cold water in blender. Then add R...
