This book is not at all like the original body for life. The author took Bill Phillip's simple eating plan (one portion protein, one portion carbs, and veggies at at least two meals) and made it complicated. She cut out some carbs based on activity level and limited the types of carbs and veggies you eat. If you have time to sit down every evening and plan out your exericse and meal plans for the next day, then you might benefit from this book. If not, stick with the original.