About Free Workouts GuideI'm Monica Neave an ISSA certified fitness therapist, bootcamp trainer, and owner of FreeWorkoutsGuide.com. I have a degree in psychology and have been writing about health and fitness since 2000. 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 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.
My Fatloss Journey Was Slow & Incredibly Frustrating!
I was still working out and eating healthy during my pregnancy but about 5 months into my pregnancy I started having hard and painful contractions after every workout and my doctor told me to stop lifting weights. I stopped going to the gym and started packing on the pounds even though I was still walking every day. I was putting on weight so fast the nurse practitioner yelled at me but offered no solutions! 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. Big Fatloss Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Lose FatAbout 5 months post-pregnancy I started lifting weights 3 times a week, doing Tae-Bo Workout Advanced 8 times a week (yes 8 times a week, some days I was working out twice a day) and I also went on the Zone Diet. I dropped 8 pounds in 4 weeks but my bodyfat only went down to 31%. Even though I had dropped 8 pounds I was still wearing a size 12 and I didn't look much better. This 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 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 ZoneAbout 6 months after my son's first birthday I realized that I was making the same mistakes over and over. I was not changing my workouts often enough, and not pushing beyond my comfort zone. I got certified 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! I'm not an athlete or a fitness competitor, or a celebrity (even though my dad seems to think I am). I'm a busy working parent who truly understands what it's like to struggle with fatloss. My goal is to provide you with all the best fatloss plans to help you reach your goals much faster than I did. Not sure where to get started? Check out my top picks below. My Top Picks for Getting Fatloss Results FastThe Carb Rotation Diet: This is the eating plan that helped me reach my lowest bodyfat ever while still enjoying carbs. It simple and it works fast! I recommend this to all my clients who need or want to lose bodyfat quickly. Get free tips and videos and see for yourself why this diet is so great for fatloss.Turbulence Training Workouts: The best fat burning workout plan for busy people who want results fast. I use it with all my clients because it works. My favorite TT workout is Home Ab Workouts Advanced - Phase 1 Day 1. It's also my top choice for people who are not getting results on their current workout plan. Check out free tips and videos to see how this program gets results. Metabolic Typing Diet This is the plan I've been using lately to fine tune my diet for increased fatloss, energy, and health. It's a more customized way of eating and also a great solution for people who can't seem to lose fat even though they're following a healthy diet. Watch the video to see why it works. P90X This killer workout plan challenges your body and your mind with workouts that get progressively tougher as you get fitter. It's one of the most fun, most effective workout plans ever designed and one of my personal favorites. Check out free tips and videos to see why this program rocks. Vinyasa or Anusara Yoga: I love yoga and practice often because it's a lot like dance, but also because it keeps me injury free, challenges my mind as well as my body, and keeps things interesting. Check out my favorite yoga workouts at Featured In The Media (why my dad thinks I'm a big celebrity).Couples 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). Ask for fitness advice below.
Need a workout makeover, workout tips, or fitness advice? Ask me and I'll do my best to help you. The more specific you are about your situation the more likely I am to answer.
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in my early teens (he's still on t.v.!). I got my first set of weights when I was only 15.
and lost another 7 pounds, got down to 27% bodyfat, and size 8 jeans. But after 12 weeks I reached my first plateau. I went for months without further results. 