Transformation: The Mindset You Need. The Body You Want. The Life You Deserve [Hardcover]

Bill Phillips (Author)

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Product Description

“From worst to first in health and well-being.” That is the mantra of Body-for-LIFE® author Bill Phillips as he lays out this personalized, realistic plan to help people become healthier, happier, and more alive. Concerned by the unhealthy physical and emotional trends in U.S. populations, Bill firmly believes the well-being of the country can be completely transformed in 10 years—one person at a time. After reading this book, you’ll believe it too.

Bill uses personal examples and touching stories to exemplify that real people can, and have, overcome their worst to truly reinvent their lives. In his 18-week Transformation program, you’ll learn:

• How to achieve a sustainable healthy lifestyle

• How to transcend your unhealthy habits

• How to harness the power of a positive mindset

• How to heal emotions and find happiness

• How to live more deeply and compassionately

Transformation is a process of reshaping your whole person. If Body-for-LIFE was a manual for the physique, Transformation is the how-to guide for invigorating the body, mind and soul. When you make healthy changes in your life, you are able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. And ultimately, that is what Transformation is all about.

About the Author

Bill Phillips has led more than a million people to improve their health with his #1 New York Times Best-seller, Body-for-LIFE.® Now Bill is poised to “transform the nation from worst to first within 10 years.”

 

An optimist who puts action to his intentions, Bill has been helping people transform for over 20 years. Bill has shared his motivating advice on the NBC Today Show, the CBS Early Show, Montel Williams, Fox News, and CNN. His insights have appeared in USA Today, Modern Maturity, Woman’s World, the Los Angeles Times, among other major publications.

 

Aside from writing and public appearances, Bill has worked with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop programs targeted at improving the well-being of children. Public-oriented work such as this has led to accolades as one of America’s most generous business leaders. Bill Phillips was also named an Outstanding Young American by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to his personal commitment to practice generosity and compassion, Bill has received the highest award from his favorite charity, The Make-A-Wish Foundation.®

 

A self-described “teacher, student, servant and part-time comedian,” Bill encourages, enlightens, and endears his many readers and community followers at his transformation website.

 

 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Hay House; 1 edition (June 21, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401911765
• ISBN-13: 978-1401911768
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #7,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

  #40 in	Books > Health, Mind & Body > Personal Health > Healthy Living
  #72 in	Books > Health, Mind & Body > Self-Help > Success

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is Mind-Body Medicine for Health and Fitness, July 10, 2010

By	Ethan Cooper - Portland, OR - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Transformation: The Mindset You Need. The Body You Want. The Life You Deserve (Hardcover)

Bill Phillips goes beyond fitness with this new book. When I read Transformation recently I was impressed with how much Phillips has learned about the SCIENCE of Mind-Body medicine. He is more knowledgeable now than he was when he wrote Body for Life.

His writing has improved too. It is still like having a conversation with a friend (which is what Phillips' writing has always been like) but now it is like having a conversation with an open-hearted, more knowledgeable, mature, humble and caring friend. This makes it easier to understand the concepts. Most books on Mind-Body medicine which I've read are not easy to understand like this one is.

Before you buy this book ask yourself if you are truly OPEN MINDED about what all is involved with being healthy. This is not just a workout and diet plan. This is a program for HEALING your mind from unhealthy things like grief, trauma, repressed anger, anxiety, fear, and depression. Phillips believes that a healthy mind and healthy thinking are the way to lose weight and get fit for the long term. And he presents a lot of solid science to back up his theory.

Phillips delivers this information much more like a compassionate therapist than a personal trainer. So if you hate therapists and you don't like talking about your feelings, this is not the book for you. I used to dislike that kind of thing but a battle with prostate cancer a few years ago helped change my mind. I have grown to appreciate this kind of healing and now I have a plan for how to apply it in a way that can help me lose weight (which I need to do--30 lbs) and improve my health and fitness.

The bottom line message of this new book is: If you want a healthy body, do the work to have a healthy mind (and emotions). That is the promise of Mind-Body medicine. This is the future of health care in America I think.

My only gripe is that the audio book is not yet available.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ok, this is it!, July 8, 2010

By	Nicole Long, California - See all my reviews

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I really, really love this book!

I have been in the fitness industry for years, 15 to be exact. I have been in incredible shape, and I have been out of shape. And this book woke me up. I am so externally driven and realized why some of the physically fittest times in my life were temporary. This book makes so much sense! There is a chapter on forgiveness, that just clicked for me, CLICKED! I have spent so many years in the gym trying to make myself beautiful and acceptable for the world to see, yet being so conflicted and hiding from some truths - unfulfilled.

Bill nails it in this book with the whole body, mind, and soul connection. Let's just say, I had an experience early in my life that I still carry, and this book woke me up. I am still peeking around his online community, and it looks really supportive. I think having the courage to really open up is going to be my first hurdle.

I don't know who will read this review, but if you are woman who has struggled with inner dialogue and old stuff like me, this book has already had a huge impact on me. And being in the fitness industry, I have read alot out there, and no one touches this book.

This will add a whole new dimension to the clients I train; there are so many yo-yo'ers out there that need to stop the pattern, so they can become and stay healthy once and for all.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Transformation is Nourishment for YOUR SOUL, June 18, 2010

By	Mark D. Sloan (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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After successfully completing three Body For Life challenges and shedding 108lbs, there was something missing. I just was not sure what it was. A decade later, and struggles with a serious knee injury that sidelined me for nearly three years, I stumbled upon TRANSFORMATION by simply googling "BILL PHILLIPS" name. There it was, a community of insightful, loving, compassionate, and supportive souls just waiting to help me find myself again. Body for Life provided me with the mechanics to rebuild a body plagues with unwanted body fat, weight gain, and scars, but TRANSFORMATION provided me with the key incredient - the inner work. This is a MUST HAVE book!! I've been able to find myself again through TRANSFORMATION, rebuild my body, and successfully complete a 1/2 marathon all within a year of applying the principles of this amazing book. When I first began my transformation journey at the beginning of last year I couldn't have imagined just how much of a change I would undergo on so many levels. Transformation is truly about the entire person, not just the exterior evolution of your physique. I have found peace and love for the first time in a very long time. Being a part of such a powerful community coupled with inspiring my family to join me has been nourishment for my soul. Kelli Sloan "WISDOMCMT"