Body for life suggests eating six meals a day, each of which includes a portion of lean protein rich food, and a portion of an unrefined carbohydrate rich food.
There is a list of approved foods which include:
· Approved: Protein rich foods: Skinless chicken or turkey breast, fish, egg whites, low fat cottage cheese, whey protein shake, very lean ham or beef etc.
· Approved: carbohydrate rich foods: Brown rice, whole grain bread, pasta, pasta, potatoes, oatmeal, fruit, etc.
· Approved: vegetables: Spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, etc.
There is also an intense exercise program Body For Life which involves weight training for 3 days/week and aerobic exercise for 3 days/week.
Advantages: Fit For Life
· Encourages a healthy balanced diet
· Encourages better health and wellbeing
· Encourages rapid weight loss.
· Exercise and weight training must be carried out for best results.