Bill Phillip's | Transformation

Credibility is much stronger from those who live this way. Those who walk the talk and show the results are the ones who I can learn from. Someday soon, I will be one, cause I am on my way.

My belief is that people are more likely to follow the example of another rather than their advice. Peter

Thanks for taking the CHANGE to the medical community!! The attitude of many doctors and nurses DOES make a difference! When "patient teaching" for obesity or diabetes comes from doctors, and nurses who are obese themselves, the patient will not take the information too seriously, as they see no evidence of this truth from those who are supposed to be teaching them! I'm a student nurse right now....and almost every clinical day, I find donuts, cookies, cakes, pies etc. in the nurses lounge. How can we expect patients to change when the cookie crumbs from break are still in the corners of our mouths???!!! I once had a doctor who told me that I was just "destined " to be FAT! He said that eventually ...someday...I would need gastric bypass. It's attitudes like those above which contribute to this "fat phase" in American history. I say PHASE because I too believe WE WILL BE THE CHANGE! As I get on track...as I take control of my health...I desire to inspire every patient that I care for. I am tired of seeing patients with diabetes from poor eating habits.... Knee replacements for people whose body just can't handle the abuse of all the extra weight...Self-induced illness plagues our hospital floors...yet we have the power to change it. My eventual goal is to either be a Nurse Practitioner...or Medical Doctor. I will teach truth to each patient.... I will challenge them to "BE THE CHANGE!". Many blessings to you Bill. :)

The blog is great. I think that the doctors should ask their patients if they've got internet, and if so they should point them to your site and the Body-For-Life sight. Just the inspiration of seeing people who have changed their lives so much should be worth something. My fathers been through a lot with the VA doctors. They've all most killed quite a few times. It's the concept of practicing medicine, that scares me. It's good to see the doctors are moving fore-ward. Amen and God Bless Tim "To another awesome day in paradise"

Bill - You are absolutley correct. It's hard to take advice from your family physician when he/she is unhealthy themselves. They are where the Rock Meets The Road for a lot of people and they should practice what they preach. Can you do a seminar in Phoenix? My doctor needs to attend.

Bill, That's great that you are accepted into the medical conference. Dr's need to be physically fit and start looking more for natural ways to be healthy and happy. Dr.'s are few and far between that will give you sound advice without feeling that they need to give you a perscription. Why is it so hard for people to take a challenge like this. We are so stubborn. I have friends that admit they need to do something and then don't do it. It's hard for me not to be pushy. I want everyone to feel as great as I do. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. I have a goal to get you to a county of teachers to get them to take the challenge to decrease the stress level in our schools. Can you imagine what would happen to a group of teachers that listened to you and changed their life and then the lives of their students? I get excited. My students love to get me off task talking about how I'm doing on my diet and exercise. They love the growing muscles. kennie

Bill-After completing my first BFL challenge in 2002 I fell in love with fitness and good nutrition. The transformation motivated me to want to help others and I changed careers (at the young age of 48) and studied to become a personal trainer. That has certainly added to my incentive to walk the talk. Those in the medical community have a personal responsibility to do so as well. Clearly, our nation's future health depends not so heavily on drug therapy (though important) but on cause (inactivity and poor nutrition) and change. Thanks for your continued efforts toward educating the world!

Hi Bill! This is so important. I just saw a doctor this past week due to dangerously fluctuating blood pressure. Immediately i was sent home with 2 prescriptions and not one answer as to why's of what was happening. The meds made me feel sicker! The Doctor didn't bring up diet or exercise. When asked I was told not to lift weights anymore. So I am shopping for a new Dr- one who walks the walk!

Hello Bill. In my opinion, I have a doctor that is highly competent and a terrific listener. However, whenever we broached the subject of weightloss or eating habits, the response I got was a one-page handout on foods high in cholesterol and sugar content and those that cause migraines. It's odd, but what should be considered at the very core of many medical problems and overall, general health does not seem to be given much emphasis within the extensive curriculum for medical students.

Hello Bill. You are absolutely right. Most doctors i have been do were either overweight or smokers. They would tell me i needed to lose weight and quit smoking but why do they not practice what they preach? I would be more inclined to listen to the dr if he/she followed their own advice.

Hi Bill, I'm fortunate to train 3 physicians here in L.A. and I see them just like many of my other clients. They are stressed, lacking sleep, eating on the run or not at all, and workouts are hit and miss. It's been a matter of getting them to trust me and follow my suggestions. Once they feel and see the changes...and patients comment on them looking better, they get hooked like the rest of us.

Everything ,everyone says here rings true. Unfortunatley with my head injury years ago and my "families " history of medical issues that are very real, the Dr's immediately thought to put me on so many medications I am surpirised I was strong enough to wean myself off after over a yr wanting to believe the dr's. I told them EVERY time I saw them,I was depressed,unhappy,not my self & couldn't see any bright things in life. THey gave me MORE med';s..AFTER gaining 70lbs and spending 6 months in bed depressed,I told everyone I was stopping ALL med;s..It took over 2 months to feel ME again..I went from almost Bankrupt to buying my hubby a 22 ft wellcraft boat in cash within 6 months of this weaning off ..Now my Dr's have apoligiged and see my issue was not a medication needed thing. I neded enough sleep at night & to adjust some stresses ,Yes,but other than that it was a few brain cells shock up in the accident that needed time to heal..well TRY to explain that to a proffesional DR! THANK GOSH now they believe me and I am not in that state. SOME med's are very much needed for people and there is a definate place for medince. In some cases it saves lives. But in the health field w/professionals we should have choices & alternatives and remedies other than JUST medications. I firmly believe Exercise,no matter how minor,helps stress and so many other important health related issues. Plus NO ONE is teaching us at a young age or any age the dangers of processed foods & caffine and white breads etc. Once you understand al this ,then you would be more educated. I am so grateful to Mr Phillips and his crew that are taking great pains to reach the people that CAN help others most! THANK YOU !!!! Hugs,Laura (sorry so long,but be grateful I didnot SPEAK of my hubbies disabilty and medications! ...ahhhh..LOL)

My old Dr. is part of the problem. He's an Ex college football lineman, and now uses his age as an excuse to be unhealthy. He told me once that I needed to eat healthy and lose some weight, then as he rubbed his belly he said, "I'm over 50 I've earned the right to eat what I want." What?

My doctor is in great shape. And you are right, Doctor's should pratice what they preach. Now if you could work on law enforcement. I hate seeing a over-weight, out if shape cop.

SO RIGHT ON ABOUT BE THE CHANGE! GOOD WORK BILL!

Great job Bill and Dr. Life! Unfortunately, we are a society that has been conditioned to go to a doctor for our health problems/concerns and don't feel like we got our "money's worth" if they don't give us a pill for our issue. Think about the times you have gone in for a cold/flu, only to be told it is viral and has to run it's course. How frustrated are you that you don't have some sort of prescription that will get you back to health. We as consumers expect some of this and don't want to know that there isn't a pill there to help us. It will take a two fold change--doctors who are willing to tell us the truth (regarless if we want to hear it or not) and the patient understanding that prescription drugs should be the exception and not the routine during a doctor's visit. I was thrilled at my last doctor's appointment when I told my doctor I was starting Body for Life and hoping that I could get myself off of my blood pressure and cholestrol medications by losing weight and working out every day--and he encouraged me to do it!! That is the doctor I want to have to take care of myself and my family!

Not only is my doctor not in great shape but when I was in for a physical about 6 weeks into my transormation he told me that taking vitamins were a waste of my time and money. I currently take a multivitamin, multimineral, phytonutrient, and omega 3. He told me to save the $100 a month I spend on vitamins and take a vacation.

I don't think doctors who reach for medicines first are intentionally making drug companies wealthier. Doctors go through a LOT of school and training to understand the scientifically proven benefits of medicine. There is no conspiracy about doctors TRYING to get people hooked on drugs. My family doc is super intelligent, very patient and listens, and thorough. He is also about 150 pounds overweight. I don't trust him any less. But I'll admit my ENT doctor is in great shape and I would like to see all docs take good care of themselves. You wouldn't want your preacher or priest to be spiritually lazy, right?

Sadly, I never really thought about it. I am thinking about it now and realize if my doctor was healthy---he may not have felt suggesting depression medication was the solution for me when I went to him 4 years ago. I had been depressed--yes, but I explained to him my weight was the problem. I did not like the way I felt, or looked. I had lost the person I once was. What he should of given me was a kick in the behind---instead, he gave me depression medication which I took for about 2 weeks and then quit as I did not like how they made me feel. I have not gone to see him since. I am looking forward to my next visit---now with a strong mind to show him an alternative to medication in hopes he will think twice next time someone goes to him in the state of my visit 4 years ago.

BILL...this is FANTASTIC. Thanks for BEing the change. ~Kevin, Springfield IL

Unless you find a Dr. who is holistic, unfortunately- healthy or not, they are typically motivated by one big factor- Pharmaceuticals. It is all about prescribing a medicine that you can become addicted to and keep you coming back for more.They are almost brainwashed like this in Med school. It is a wonderful concept to have Dr.s that can work with someone to become healthy- not chemically dependant. But in a world that people "want" the magic pill to get better, how would they take it if a Dr. insisted they eat right and exercise to get better? They would probably get a new Dr.! But for me, yes it is great to see Drs and Nurses for that matter, healthy and looking great. The transformation has to start somewhere and Bill is taking a big step towards a great place to start!

I am so very happy to hear this news, I went for my yearly checkup and my dr. noticed I had lost a few pounds and asked what I was doing, I told him all about the BFL Program. He thought it was good but told me that at my age I didn't need to be lifting weight's. He suggested to take a walk around the block after dinner. I could not believe I was hearing that from a dr. " At MY age" Oh that just kills me! After I lost 75 lb and 26% BF he wanted to know more about the program. GET*HER*DONE LINDA

My endocrinologist is my primary doctor now - His methods are working toward a solution. My depression seemed to be relieved with natural hormone therapy rather than anit-depressants. I don't take drugs unless that are absolutely necessary. Exercise and nutrition and proper supplementation heal rather than mask symptoms like drugs do. Thanks for the update from the front Bill!

I absolutely agree - I would definately be more inclined to take the advice from someone who walks the walk - like Mr. Bill Phillips. I also strongly believe another important component is a practitioner who sees their patients as an investment; taking time to really listen to them; getting to know their lifestyle and treating people as the unique and special individuals they deserve to be treated like. LIkewise, we must take responsiblity and control for our own health and wellbeing outside of that doctors office and do the work. Our docs can only do so much. ~Sharen~

I swear I posted that comment beore the picture of Dr Life showed up.

Dr Jeffery Life comes to mind for sure on this subject 1998 Champion

My doctor is in great shape, and I admire him for that, however, when I went to him with my problem, he wanted to treat me with anti-depressants. That's not what I needed. In my opinion, I don't need to replace one habit with another. I am amazed when I walk through the clinic the amount of overweight physicians I see. What you are doing Bill, is very much needed in that profession. Now we need to get them to "be the change".

I believe absolutely doctors should be a good example of health. I once went to a chiropractor who was approximately 400lbs, and who was trying to sell me his supplements. Of course I could not go back...I believe not only do you have to "Talk the talk, but also walk the walk"!

My Pain Dr is definitely part of the problem, I don't mean to sound judgemental but he constantly smokes and wreaks of it when we are in the room. And my back Dr. is on the heavy side as well so it would be great if they could see how this transformation would be for them as well as their patients. I always felt we should lead by example.