Eating For Life by Bill Phillips

[Mavs]

Hello all,

I am writing to see if anyone else has read the new Eating for Life book by Bill Phillips and what your thoughts are on it. I just got through reading and think highly of it as far as putting practicality and variety into healthy eating. Plus, it seems that there's less of a marketing slant towards EAS supplements than there was in the original Body For Life book.

I also have one question: With a goal of losing fat and gaining muscle, is there much of a difference between 5 meals/day vs. 6 meals/day when following an exercise program as outlined in the Body For Life program and the eating guidelines in Eating For Life? I just started last week and always seem to have a problem fitting that sixth meal in.

Any thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Big Smoothy]

If you're working out and eating properly, as prescribed, I don't think missing the sixth would be too bad....(let's hear from Nutrionists though.)

 

[Arnold]

The more meals the better, especially if muscle gain is your goal. If you eat every 3 hours it's easy to eat 6 meals, unless you sleep excessively.

I have no idea about Bill's Eating for Life book, did not even know it existed, sorry.

 

[ponyboy]

Try not to think of it as eating six planned meals - the idea is to graze all day just like cattle (if you like that visual) - so that there is always something digesting through your system. Eat constantly but not heavily at any one time.

Bill Phillips has sound principles in mind but his heavy handed marketing approach has always turned me off.

 

[Arnold]

Originally posted by ponyboy
...but his heavy handed marketing approach has always turned me off.

I guess that is why he is a multi-millionaire!

 

[ponyboy]

I think he's a marketing genius, but it is still annoying.

 

[DrChiro]

The eating for life plan is a good structured program..so if you have trouble being consistent on your eating, following it would be a good idea.
Sometimes you may miss a 6th meal depending on your schedule...maybe just add a protein shake before bed....or keep one nest to your bed and if you get up in the middle f the night to pee, down that sucker.
Bill is no longer the ceo of EAS, that is why he has gotten away from all the marketing toward them...I think he has done alot to bring fitness and health to many people....for some reason though, I dont care much for the guy either..go figure.

 

[Mavs]

Thanks for all of the input, guys. I too have heard that Bill Phillips is a little on the arrogant side. I sure dig this book though. It's great especially for teaching fitness newbies the correct way to eat as opposed to the normal "three squares a day." I believe it just came out a few months ago so that may be why it sounds new to you, Prince. Again, thanks for the input!

 

[iMan323]

I read Bill Phillips' Body For Life..and assuming he takes the same concept a bit further...I think it's a great beginners book, but I am a strong believer in actually counting calories/micronutrients as opposed to eating a number of portions per day. It's a little more complicated but well worth it, IMO. And as far as Bill using heavy handed marketing...AT LEAST HE'S NOT TONY LITTLE!

 

[gwcaton]

Originally posted by iMan323
AT LEAST HE'S NOT TONY LITTLE!

LOL

 

[DrChiro]

Damn that dude gets on my nerves....Tony Little snorts too much coke..somebody teach that guy how to relax!