Bill Phillips - Transformation: The Mindset You Need. The Body You Want. The Life You Deserve

Bill Phillips

Transformation

Bill Phillips

Transformation

The Mindset You Need

The Body You Want

The Life You Deserve

Transformation. Copyright 2010 by T-Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any matter whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles and reviews. This book expresses the authors opinions and is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult your physician before you begin or if you have any questions about your health. As individuals differ, their results will differ, even when following the same method.

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Thank you all so much for your help with this project. ~Bill
Paige Dorian Leigh Rauen Chris Monck
Chelsea Cordner Heidi Carignan Clarissa Lupton Gail Kingsbury
Suzanne (Mom) Phillips Rob Cordner Joe Polish Stoney Grimes
Marty Goldman Shane Anderson Sharen Martin Chris Winters
Valerie Fontanez Melissa Sisneros Penny Ragusano Carolynn Lovejoy
Spencer Cassler Debbie Stinson Katrina Buening Eric Simpson
Paul Hughes Chris Rile Leslie Groft Stephanie Flynn
Patrick Condren Joe Pimental Tyson James Ami James

This book is dedicated to the most supportive,
encouraging, authentic and openhearted people
Ive ever met: The Transformation Community.
I am forever grateful to all of you. This book
wouldnt be here without your help.

CHRIS RILE, AGE 34, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
FATHER AND ELECTRICIAN

Every night was pizza night. I got up to 325 lbs. I was waiting to die. Id given up and was just going to bed every night thinking, I hope its painless.

I always felt disconnected from the world around me. I used my body weight in some ways to keep me isolated. I was so difficult that my wife left with our son who had just turned two. I remember seeing them drive away and thinking, Thats it. Im doomed.

I dont know what would have happened if I hadnt joined the transformation. I saw this video of Bill Phillips talking about goals and how to change. That was the catalyst which got me going. For me, the emotional and mental weight is what had to go first.

After 18 weeks I was already halfway there. So I continued on. In 36 weeks I had become over 110 lbs lighter. I started to wake up and see that people, my family, is whats most important. I reached out to my wife Jenn and we started our friendship all over again. After some time, we decided to get back together. Now Ive got a second chance to be the father my son has always deserved. Transformation has given me the life Ive always wanted.

LESLIE GROFT, AGE 35, ENOCH, UTAH
MOTHER OF SIX

Slowly but surely I had gotten away from the healthy person I was back in college. For many of my adult years, I wasnt living consciously. I wasnt exercising at all and I was eating horribly.

My turning point came on New Years Eve, 2008. I was with my husband and we were staying at a beautiful hotel and had planned to go out to celebrate. I just couldnt do it though. I was feeling so much anxiety and depression that I could no longer go out and really participate in life.

A few weeks later I found Bill Phillips at transformation.com and my journey began. My daughter Kylee asked if I was trying to look depressed in my before photo. The answer was absolutely no. That is how I looked and how I felt at that time. The image convinced me that I had to do this and I had to give it all Ive got.

After 18 weeks, I couldnt believe how much Id changed. I reduced my weight by 35 lbs and emotionally Im so much lighter. Now I can keep up with our six kids throughout the day and still have the energy to exercise. Most important of all, I discovered I can do challenging things. Im also having fun and participating in life again.

VALERIE FONTANEZ, AGE 30, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
MOTHER AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER

I was always known as the thick, fat girl. Never in my life was I in good shape. When I was pregnant with my first son I gained even more weight. At my heaviest, I was 260 lbs. I was binge eating just to try to escape the shame and guilt about what I had become. That worked for a few moments but then the negative feelings came back even stronger. I was terrified I wasnt going to be around for my son and husband. Thats why I wanted to change. Also, I wanted to do it for myself. I wanted to be healthy.

Its not easy starting out. I had to make a commitment to change each day. Every time Id see progress in my body or notice I was feeling better about myself, it just gave me that extra push and determination to work harder. Im now over 100 lbs lighter and Ive been able to keep the weight off and sustain my new lifestyle for several years so far.

I believe anybody can do it. If I can change my mental focus and totally rebuild my body then anythings possible in life. I plan to not go back to the old Valerie. This is the new me. And this is how its going to stay forever.

PAUL HUGHES, AGE 35, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
FATHER AND MANAGER

When I first found transformation.com I looked around and saw people who were making incredible changes. Bill Phillips wasnt just teaching fitness but rather how to be healthy and energized from the inside out. People were discovering more of their potential as well.

I dove in and started doing the transformation work. As the weeks went by, I was pleasantly surprised with what I was experiencing. My body was getting leaner and stronger while I also started to feel a renewed sense of purpose. I connected with other healthy and inspired people who were working hard to improve their lives also.

I realized that to some extent, I was living a selfish life, always focused on my job, my fitness, my success. Now Ive turned it all around. Today the most important things to me are being the best dad I can be for my two daughters and the best husband for my wife.

Im also completely committed to making a difference in the lives of others in any way I can. I have an inner happiness and enthusiasm that is greater than before and I share it as often as I can. To me, thats what transformation is all about.

CAROLYNN LOVEJOY, AGE 46, GILBERT, ARIZONA