About Free Workouts Guide
Hi and welcome to Free Workouts Guide (a.k.a. fatlossworkoutsguide.com or freeworkoutsblog.com). I'm Monica Neave an ISSA Certified Fitness Therapist, fitness writer for various websites, and owner/editor of FreeWorkoutsGuide. I also have a B.A. in Psychology and am working on a holistic lifestyle coach cert. Read more about my ISSA Certification or check out some of my fitness training tucson client testimonials. I was born a fitness and exercise junkie. I started dance at the age of 4 and was exercising with Gilad of Bodies in Motion in my early teens (he's still on t.v.!). I got my first set of weights when I was only 15 but it was my own 18 month struggle with fatloss after the birth of my son that inspired me to become a fitness trainer and start writing about exercise and fatloss back in 2000.
My Fatloss Journey Was Slow & Incredibly Frustrating!
After my son was born by emergency c-section I weighed 150 pounds and my bodyfat was 32%. This is a lot of weight for somebody who is just shy of 5'4". I was 30 pounds over my ideal weight but happy that my son was healthy and excited to be able to workout again.About 5 months post-pregnancy I started lifting weights 3 times a week, doing kickboxing workouts 8 times a week (some days I was working out twice a day) and I was also on the Zone Diet. I dropped 8 pounds in 4 weeks but my bodyfat only dropped to 31%. Even though I had dropped 8 pounds I was still wearing a size 12 and I didn't look much better. Big Fatloss Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Lose FatThis was not exactly the success I had hoped for and the biggest mistake that most people make when trying to lose fat.Starving on a ridiculous diet, doing excessive amounts of cardio, and not having a structured workout plan doesn't get you very far. So I switched to Body for Life and lost another 7 pounds, dropped to 27% bodyfat, and size 8 jeans. But after 12 weeks I reached my first plateau. I went for months without further results. I can truly sympathize with clients and visitors who send me emails telling me how frustrated they are after months and months of exercise and diets that don't get them the fatloss results they want. The Key to Fast Fatloss is Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
I got certified as a trainer and finally started to understand that fatloss is all about getting on a workout plan that constantly challenges your body. This is what helped me reach my lowest bodyfat ever. For the last 10 years I've maintained my weight around 120 lb and my bodyfat around 19% (the lowest I was at one point was 17%). I'm 39, wear size 2 jeans, and look and feel better than ever and I know you're here to accomplish the exact same thing! Not sure where to get started? Check out my top picks below. Frustrated With Slow Fatloss? How To Start Getting Results NOW!Forget about exercises that only work for models and bodybuilders and get busy with workouts that boost fatloss hormones. Check out Turbulence Training Workouts and the fatloss hormone secret that works for real people. Already eating healthy and still frustrated by your lack of progress? Check out the Metabolic Typing Diet and learn why fine tuning your diet to your metabolic type works faster than any low carb plan, starvation diet, or expensive supplement on the market. On a solid workout routine that isn't working for fatloss, toning, endurance or strength? Get off your plateau by mixing things up with one new piece of challenging Fitness Gear. You'll be shocked at how fast this works and how much more affordable and doable it is than trying the latest diet, supplement, or even hiring a trainer! Featured In The MediaCouples Shape Up for Walk Down the Aisle by Catherine Donaldson-Evans FOXNews.com Friday, July 23, 2004Fitness Evolution: Have It Your Way by Levi Long Tucson Citizen Tuesday, 2 August 2005 The perks of downloading your workout to an MP3 device. Liane Hansen NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, January 1, 2006 Plateau offers better view. Stable period allows body time to adjust - and lets you know when it's time to readjust. by SANDRA VALDEZ GERDES Tucson Citizen 12.17.2007 Buddy Bootcamp. Gather a group and make major gains in your fitness level in just six weeks. by Selene Yeager Better Homes & Gardens 9/2008(available on stands, not sure if they will feature it online).
Get The Fitness Advice You Need to Get ResultsStruggling to get results from your current workout routine? Ask me for advice below! Your post must be detailed and specific to be approved. Fitness Questions from Other VisitorsClick below to see fitness questions from other visitors.
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