Bill Phillip's | Transformation

Incredible - Thank you!

God works in mysterious ways! Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Thank you. Absolutely amazing!

My hat is off to you....such an inspiration

Congratulations Richard, because you transformed yourself, your children, wife, and many others will have the faith and belief that they can do the same, and that it means more quality life with the people we love and want to spend our lives with. Thanks for sharing your story, I am sure you saved a life today!

Wow, this is so inspiring. We need more heroes like this in the world! God Bless

I hope when I show this story to my pal maybe, just maybe it will strike a chord with her and she'll stop the smoking. She's doing well to loose the weight and doing BFL and I tell her that she'll get more out of it when she stops her smoking too. I too am not with out guilt, but that is another story. I am today smoke free!

Richard: It's as if a Light is being channeled through you from the Creator with a goal in mind-If you share with others and become their Light, the Light shares with you in equal measure. Your video is definitely "in tune" with your nature being satisfied with your connection to LIFE, with your spiritual journey.

Thanks for the inspiring store!! I'm working to take care of my health before anything bad happens.

great story - more fuel for the transforming fire! thank you! b

Thank you for sharing your story Richard. It was very special. It really makes a person think. God bless you and your family. Take care. :)

Thank you for sharing your story. We tend to take our lives for granted. Seeing and hearing what happened to you is a reminder that life is a gift and our bodies are the means by which we travel through it. It's up to US to take responsibility for ourselves so that we can have full, happy, long lives and not cheat ourselves or our loved ones from time together. Good for you, Richard! Thanks for setting an example of how to change and for being such an inspiration!

I have visited your video MANY times and it touches my heart so - I "experienced" your daughter's pain of thinking you were not gonna make it . . . I am so thankful you did for your family - wow - to get a glimpse of what could have happened - and now you and your family live a totally transformed life. Thanks for sharing.

Richard: Thank you for sharing your experience and for helping raise our consciousness that BFL is much more than looking good on the outside. You are a wonderful example of how commitment to your BFL program resulted in a transformation to a healthy, whole person to fulfill your destiny of being around as a Dad and Husband! Blessings to you and your family!

This story was wonderfully told. Sometimes I forget why I transformed in the first place....it really is so much more than weight loss. Thank you for inspiring me to remember what really counts.

What a eye opener I have been so self consumed I never stopped to relize how much impact we have on the people in our lives. Thank you

Way to go,Bless you and yours.

Thanks for sharing. It makes me want to try harder. God BlessYou.

What a wonderful story and reminder...bless you Richard for being such an inspiration.

BEAUTIFUL. ... thank you for sharing. His story is touching lives for the better. Praise God!

Richard, What a true blessing and inspiration you are! Thank you for sharing your story. I was hit by a car at the age of 7. I have fully recovered however I do understand the brush with death. I am a middle aged mom and enjoy life to the fullest. My 10 year old son is very health conscious. I have started the transformation and look forward to the journey to the new me. BODY - SOUL - MIND -AND SPIRIT all in one. I trust that God will continue to bless you and your family. Thank you again for sharing! ENJOY each sunrise and sunset! LIFE! Be in it!

Richard, I thought of you when I finally found my "Living Bible" in a box in my garage! It has a verse that I have loved for years. I am a cancer survivor and before I got cancer I wanted to die because of sad things in my life. Having a brush with death I had toS repent! We are all still here so that we can bless those around us. I am glad that you understand that. God has you here for those children and to bless and inspire the world with your story of courage and strength. You give hope to a hurting world. Here is my favorite verse you could have written it! "So, whatever it takes, I will be one who lives in the fresh newness of life of those who are alive from the dead." Philippians 3:11 You are alive from the dead and you know that it takes exercise and proper nutrition to stay that way along with loving and giving to others and a good night's sleep! God bless you for sharing your life with us! Becky Southard

Richard - God bless you for sharing your story - what an inspiration. Thank you, you've inspired me to seriously pursue this challenge for all the right reasons.

Woooohooooo! It's great that you are alive and being the change Sir Richard. Amazing video - thanks Bill. Yes, the end of that video got me me good.

The tears are pouring out, my nose is running and the doorbell rings. The electrician thinks I'm nuts! Thank you so much for sharing your story, Richard. It means so much for me today, I am taking responsibility for my life and the impact that my actions have on the world. I hope to have the same Karmic footprint someday that Richard and Bill have. Thank you!

Richard you are an inspiration to us all. I thank God you are still on this earth to be with your family. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! ~Holly

Richard, You are an inspiration my friend. Great job of telling your story and inspiring us. As I've always heard you say Its a GREAT day to be alive.

Now this is exactly what it is all about. You are an inspiration to all

Luckily I never got to that point before I made changes. I was not that far from there, but this is the change that I was looking for. Thank you.

Kara reminds me so much of my eldest daughter; Jade. Is there ANY parent that isn't torn apart by Kara's words ... can you just hear your own kids saying the same words to you ? "I'm just glad that you're still here. I don't know what I would have done without you. It would have been really hard and it scares me to think that I almost lost you. I love you"

I am so glad your life was spared and that you are making the most of it! God is so good!

Wow, I'm crying happy tears for you and your family. I am glad you made the decision to change and I am thankful the Lord let you live another day. jovita

This is what IT is all about. My heart is smiling after watching your story. thank you.

What an awesome privelege to be ALIVE! What a honor to be apart of this community and have the opprotunity to be a help to other people. If I can be of any service to any one please do not hesitate to ask. Bill has said the "The greater the reasons, that you have for Transforming your life, the greater the resuslt will be." I personally think there is no greater reason than LIFE ITSELF. Life is such a precious gift. Go live your LIFE today. Bill, Thanks so much for the opprotunity to share my story and help in the work of Transformation. Richard (aka Rico)

I am so thankful that Richard is still with his family and with US. It really gives me hope to be able to break old habits and make new ones. Thank you Bill for sharing this with us!

Love ya, Bro! bon

wow, your story is an inspiration, I'm glad you took your second chance. You have me crying.

awsome story.thanks for dharing

WOW What a story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could not help but notice the Eating For Life Book being used in style. Made me look forward to my chocolate sundae which I am having a little later on ;-) If anyone has Richard's profile page URL please post. I think he is someone we should all become friends with. Lets make it happen!!

That is certainly an inspirational story. I can't help but think that could have easily been me in that same situation. Thanks for sharing your story.

Rico, thanks for sharing your story and for being so "present" in the community and for encouraging and motivating others. You have a beautiful family! Love you! Coach Stoney

Thank YOU, Bill! Thank YOU, Richard! Thanks be to God for giving you a 2nd chance on 4 April, 2004 and thank you for honoring the blessing bestowed upon you and your family! You two gentlemen have graced us by exemplary example by simply "BEING THE CHANGE"!!! STARJUMPS of JOY and GRATITUDE filled with SUNSHINE and LOVE for LIFE *^* Diane

Great Story! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much for sharing your story about you and your family. So inspirational.

RICO is simply one of THE best. He's the KING of gratitude in my book. FOLKS...GET TO KNOW this guy and his GINORMOUS heart. Thanks Bill, for highlighting this! ~Kevin

Richard, Thanks so much for sharing your video and story! It is very moving. Your story inspired me to quit smoking. Today is day 66 smoke free. Thank you again.

Great job Richard, thank godness the lord wanted you to take care of your family and gave you the second chance. We all make the decision to be who and what we are. God knows that we all have no one to blame for the health we have but ourselves and no one can change that but the person that looks back at us in the mirror. Richard's story is beautiful. Bill's program is the best. It's like fumbling around in the dark for years and then you find the light switch and everything is right there in plain view. Think I'll go run on the beach and think about Richards story.

That is an amazing story! It really helped me today as I am struggling to change a lot of bad habits so I can have my own transformation story. I really want to be around to see my kids grow up.

Your story was awesome. I have some friends who I have bee trying to convince to start a healthy life style but they say they do not have the time. I have also realized, through time and experience, that people must do it for themselves, no one can make them.

My mother had a heart attack at 49 and was a long-time smoker. She stopped for quite a few years but after her mother died she started again. A few weeks ago she lost vision in one eye and they ended up finding a blood clot in her eye. I can't imagine losing my mother. We've all begged her to stop smoking but she just won't. To all of you parents who smoke, please think about the fact that you are not just affecting your own future. Richard, you are truly an inspiration and I wish more people would experience that "click".

Incredible. God Bless you Richard! Thank you for reminding me of my responsibility to my family.

This story of a second chance hits so close to home for me on so many different levels.At face value because my last name is also Brown and I have an 18 year old daughter named Cara and also the way Richard expressed his concern for letting his family down by leaving them in stead of himself. I worry more I think about the negative effects of my death on my family than I do about myself.This truly is a story of a second chance and I am so blessed that I have begun the daily commitment to get stronger and healthier before I had to suffer through an ambulance ride like Richard. Thanks for sharing Richard and Bill. Peace, Dave

What an inspiration!! Hats off to Richard for changing his life and helping others do the same! Wow! Is all I can say through my tears!

I finally took the pictures. Ugh! It's not a pretty sight. Maybe I should've covered up some more. I apologize to all of you beautiful young people. I know no one wants to see a flabby old woman! Many of you have never seen what an older woman's body really looks like; nor do you want to! Why the heck am I doing this? I'll be 60 years old on August 31, 2008. I've never had any plastic surgery of any kind; that's very obvious. I was once very proud of my body and health. The past 15 years have taken their toll. I just gave up. I'm not doing this transformation merely for vanity. I want to be healthy, vibrant and active. I want to live to enjoy my family and all the wonderful things I've yet to experience. Hope never grows old. I hope to be an inspiration to myself and other post menopausal women who sadly feel like their body is a failing, decomposing heap of aches, pains and flab. Can I do it? I'm surely going to give it my very best. I hope there are still some natural, regenerative resources existing within my body, mind and spirit. There's got to be some beautiful muscles down deep inside waiting to be coaxed out. Good luck to all of you!

He said 'WHAT are we thinkin'?' Indeed.

thanks...*sniff* "its important to LIVE"

This is one of my favorite videos here on TTV! Thanks for posting it again. sara o'

You are a great inspiration my friend! Thank you for sharing...

Richard is a walking testimony to why it is so important to "Be the Change". I was fortunate enough to meet you in Knoxville, Tn last year. You are an inspiration to so many. Keep reaching out, Richard. God bless you and your family. Nikki

I'm sitting here with tears running down my face. This is how my dad died and his daughters words were my own at the time. Unfortunately for me, my father didn't make it. GOD BLESS YOU RICHARD and thank you for being an inspiration for us all. ~Julie

I think there is something for everyone in Richard's story. Thanks for sharing... Ray.

Wow, thanks and God Bless.

As a parent, this moved me in a totally different way. Thanks for sharing this amazing story and opening your hearts to others. Very inspiring!

How inspiring this story is! WOW Richard, how awesome your life must be now. I do know for sure that there is a higher place up there somewhere. But it was not for you to leave yet. Maybe your time here is to do really good work like Bill. SO INSPIRING!!! God Bless You & your family, helen & kids. Thankyou for sharing you story with us....

YEAH RICHARD!! I love to see you and your awesome story added to thissite! I am so PROUD to know you and call you FRIEND! You and all your efforts towards teaching people from your experiences and keeping people YAHOOO'ing and WHAOOOOING always brings a smile to my face! I am glad now everyone knows the true hero spirit that you ARE!!!!! Hugs and much love & respect always,Laura & Baby Reggie ...STAR JUMPS!!!!!!XXX

Good Morning Bill ! What a great way to start the day - Now everthing is in print - you've given us the blue print for another successfull transformation. One day of healthy eating, a good workout in the gym and positive thinking and its just the beginning. I spent 2 hours last night browsing this webstie, reading all the wonderful stories from people all over the world. Once again, as in the BFL community - the realization that I'm not alone comes into play. We all have our struggles and challenges yet we are drawn together by a common excitiment, anticipation and quest for knowledge. As we embark on this new healthy and successful part of our lives, what a wonderful feeling to know we have so many new friends right here to experience the journey with us. I'm off to the gym and ready to face the successes of day 2. Thank you again for the motivitation to KEEP REACHING !

WOW, what a powerful story. Im so happy that Richard and his family got a second chance just as Paul and our family did. When a life changing event like that happens, all of a sudden whats important in life becomes so crystal clear and as Art so rightly says its not about making even more money, big houses or fancy cars. Im not saying theres anything wrong with having nice things, but if every moment of every day is spent striving to have more rather than to be more, then perhaps we're missing the point?. I know whats really important for me....to be around for Paul and our children and to make wonderful memories together. Walks in nature, picnics by the river, special times with family and friends.... When our time comes, I dont think any of us will wish we had spent more time at the office, we may regret that we didnt get to spend more time with the special people in our lives. and let them know how much we love them. We all get to choose how we live our lives, yes we really do, so please dont wait until a major crisis happens in your life before you start making those changes. If changes need to be made, so you can fulfill your dreams and live your life fully and alive, then I urge you to start making those changes TODAY, it could be the decision that changes your life!. Niamh

Hey Rico, I’m really glad you’re around. You are an inspiration as a family man, and the couple minutes you spend each day to send messages to people, mean more than you know. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your story Richard!

Thank you Richard, inspiration is something I truly needed right now. Thanks for sharing.

I remember seeing that story before. It touched me then and it touched me even more now. I am thankful I didn't let it go that far before I woke up and excepted the Transformation challenge. I have no doubts, I was close, and it was just a matter of time. The fear I put into my kids, of losing mom, for making stupid choices (cigarettes to deal with stress, etc.) was so cruel to do to them. I will never hurt my kids like that again. Thank you for the video. What a wonderful reminder!

That was very moving...I'm really happy you have a second change...Thank you for sharing it with us!!!

Wow! sniff! Thank YOU God for YOUR Mercy is new every mornin'!

Richard, your second chance is going to speak to the hearts of so many people. It did to mine. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you, Bill, for this beautiful video. Tomorrow is promised to no one, and every day is precious in this sweet old world.

Awesome story

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Richard I am so glad you are here and have enjoyed the time you have spent on line getting to know you! Thanks for all of it! Marty

Inspiring! Thank you Richard for sharing your transformation. I'm glad your family didn't lose you. Your children need their Daddy and you are such a great example! Your wife must be so grateful that you got a 2nd chance and look at what you've done with that 2nd chance! Like I said....Inspiring!

Of the people I know who have been in Richards shoes, they all say the same thing. The things they thought were so important, like making big money, and buying fancy cars, weren't. It's the little things that they never considered, like a childs laugh and a beautiful sunrise that are. I love to see the sun come up.

Wonderful story. Thank you.

Change TODAY -- now that's the ticket.

AWESOME!!!! It's time to fly!