Body for Life Part 1

Body for Life was developed by a man named Bill Phillips, whose company, EAS, makes nutritional supplements for fitness buffs.
Body for Life encompasses a fitness regimen to change the body to the shape you want it to be.
The Body for Life system has exercise at its heart.  A mix of weight training and aerobic exercise will increase metabolism and keep the body burning fat, even when it is at rest.
People using the Body for Life regimen exercise six days a week, alternating between a day of weights and a day of aerobics.  They start off slow and increase the intensity to a peak level.
Once the peak level is reached they gradually slow back down again during each session.  Whew-it can be hard work.
Body for Life also encourages the use of supplements and multivitamins.  The foods you eat along with a multivitamin will provide vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
You must be careful using supplements however.  Adding too much of a good thing to your system can very quickly becomes a bad thing.  Too much of a nutrient can have side effects that are harmful to the body.
Supplements should not be taken unless a doctor gives the okay. Nor should you overdo it on the exercise without checking with them first.
In addition to the exercise portion of this system, the foods eaten need to be optimal in order to lose weight and get in shape.  The Body for Life diet follows general guidelines for eating habits.  Lean cuts of meat and fish provide the protein our bodies need.
Since vegetables are low in fat and calories, they can be eaten as often as you want.  Each meal is divided between protein and carbohydrates, without a lot of fat.