My husband and I had great success losing weight and getting stronger and more fit using Bill Phillips' "Body for Life" book back in 2000-2001. Now, 20 years later, I have gained 20 pounds (partially due to the Coronavirus Pandemic comfort eating and partially due to menopause) and at 60-years young, I need to get back in shape to life out the rest of my life in health.

This book is targeted mainly towards women, and that makes me happy. I am also using the Noom app to really understand the psychology of why I eat the way I do and how to make lasting changes. The teachings and guides in this book are quite familiar to me from BFL, and similar to Noom's teachings. The book is a bit dated in recommending use of Splenda. I use no artificial sweeteners, not even Stevia (can't stand it). I'm learning to like the taste of things without sweetener (except my coffee!). Mentally I know that resistance training will help me gain strength and lose weight - this book says resistance training is the most beneficial exercise for women in peri-menopause and full menopause.

Great manual

This book has lots of great directions for improving your body. Read it through, then review and keep it close for reminders

It's not really necessary to read this, the original Body For Life covers most of this.

okay so I was looking for a boost, some "insider secrets" if you will. This book was targeted at women 50+, it doesn't say that, but once you are into it, you can tell.

It did have some really helpful nutrition info. targeted at women interested in the "body for life" program-so that made it worth it. I caught quite a few areas that I had ALL wrong with my diet. Hopefully it was worth the $30 ????

But if you are looking for a stricter program, like I was, I would go with the original "body for life" by Bill Phillips. Unless you are 50 (ish) and have never worked out in a gym, ever. This book would be VERY beneficial for you then!

I am now on day 3 of body for life, and have already lost 1% fat and 1 and a half kilo. So feel very motivated. I liked that the book was written specifically written for women, and that it I can do the whole program without joining a gym. I am also a big fan of the 80% of the time rule, no-one's perfect, and this will help me not giving up when having a bad day.

This book is in the corporate gym for everyone to use so I read a couple of pages at a time. It is very interesting even though I am really not reading every word, every line. Some of the information I already knew and some doesn't apply to me.

I thought this was a great way to balance eating at work and home. It gives great tips on portions and exercise! The illustrations inside also help, especially at the gym!

This book is ok! If you are a woman who really struggles with diet and is brand new to working out then this is probably a good book to read. If you are active, I think the workouts will be way too tame and the eating plan is pretty much common sense. I also strongly disagree with the author encouraging the use of artificial sweeteners such as spenda and sucralose as healthy alternatives. Some good information on the changes women go through, but all in all not a great book or program for anyone other then beginners.

Excellent. If you want to live healthy and independent as you age, read this book.

I am working on this plan now. I end on Oct. 31. I hope that I can stick with it. Was an inspirational book for eating well and taking care of myself.

My obstetrician told me I should read this book. I was asking her about how to generally maintain health and fitness as I age. She said if there is one book I could buy on these topics, this is it.. It is sensible, not overwhelming, practical and well-researched. It applies to women of all ages.

I am so glad I finally found a book that addresses the different stages of women (childbearing, perimenopause, etc.) and how to eat and exercise to manage these stages. I also like the mental aspect she addresses. I've recommended this to lots of clients recently.