Fitez Natural
I help busy professional men (age 30-50) to lose unwanted fat & gain lean muscle, so they can have m
How Much Weight Should You Be Lifting?
I get this question a lot from eager lifters who want to build muscle, as well as losing fat.
You see in winter as it gets cooler…
It’s the perfect opportunity to build lean muscle!
And focus on your strength training.
Lifting enough weights, is critical to growth.
But it’s not the only factor that you should be focusing on.
Also this depends on the individual and type pf exercise.
For compound lifts (large / multiple muscle groups) - you always wanna go as heavy as possible with decent form. No crazy swinging / jerking.
For isolation exercises (small /single muscle groups) - You want to go slightly lighter but focus even more on your form and mind to muscle connection.
Always start off each exercise with 2 sets of warm up and to discover your working weight.
Your working weight should be your max weight you can do for 8 reps - so that the last 2 reps are tough but doable.
That’s how you can figure out how much weight you should be lifting.
Pretty simple yeh?
Once you figure out this baseline, you can use progressive overload and increase your training weight each month at least by 10% minimum.
When you follow these rules above?
Your gains will go to the next level!
Try it out and let’s get those results blowing up💪🔥
02/10/2021
💥 Boom! Massive Results! 💥
I wanted to give a quick shoutout to my client Hasan on his incredible results over the last 12 weeks of coaching with me.
Hasan reached out to my online coaching when he saw another transformation from a past client… and thought if he can do it I can too.
He’s a 38 years old manager and a busy family man having 2 kids under the age of 3.
So hectic family and work life as you can imagine. Which lead to him gaining a bunch of body fat in the process.
From a health perspective he was diagnosed with high cholesterol levels so that was a big issue he wanted to fix by losing the fat.
He wanted to be a good role model for his kids and wanted to feel good about himself.
His goals were to shred the belly fat and gain lean muscle.
He reached a point where enough was enough and he decided to make a change…
Reached out to my coaching, pulled the trigger fast and that’s when the gains begun:
We dropped Hassan from 68.2kg down to 61kg
And waist from 36 down to 31 inches 💥
All within just 12 weeks of consistency and following the right plan.
Hasan initially wanted to gain weight…
But I explained to him that the first step is shredding the body fat and losing weight.
Which is what we’ve done in the first 12 weeks.
Next step is to start the lean muscle gains process - keeping fat levels down and building a bunch of muscle reversing the weight loss.
Hassan was very vigilant in tracking his foods daily and eating exactly to the plan.
With a big help from his wife who helped with a lot of the meal prep. Props to her!
Always helps to have a supportive partner 😊
Even though Hasan works crazy hours - even finishing super late at night…
He still made the time to do his workouts in the morning and make this transformation happen!
Really goes to show that if you put your mind to something, you can accomplish anything!
You CAN sculpt the body of your dreams!
You just gotta make it a priority and push through every challenge in your way to make it happen 💪
🔥 Want Results Like Hasan? 🔥
You can apply for my online coaching by clicking the link below (limited spots available):
👉https://m.me/fiteznatural?ref=w14913785
02/10/2021
Do Meal Timings Really Matter For Your Fat Loss? 🤔
Growing up and learning about nutrition - I always heard things like:
“Don’t eat late at night or you will gain fat”
“Eating bread at night will make you gain belly fat”
“You should drink your protein shake straight after your workout to avoid muscle loss”
Maybe you’ve heard some of the above also?
… But are they really true?
… Do your meal timings really make a difference???
Well I’m here to say based on experience:
YES they absolutely do!
After 10 years of testing everything on my own body and 100’s of clients here what I’ve found:
✅Certain foods digest and work well only at specific times and not so well at others.
❗️Eg oats work amazingly well in the morning as a breakfast… but later at night not so much.
❗️Protein shakes work amazingly well straight after your workout, but again at night before bed can cause you to gain weight.
❗️Beef once per week early in the week can work quite well - but more than once per week and closer to your results day… can cause water retention / fat storage due to the higher saturated fats making it harder to digest.
❗️Protein bars once per day early on can work really well - but when you have 2 or more protein bars and sometimes even at night before bed.. can bloat you and cause weight gain due to the high amount of processed ingredients.
These are some very interesting trends I’ve observed over years of experience.
Even if all the above is within your calories!
Even if all the above is within your macros!!
And no one actually speaks about this.
Everyone just says things like:
“As long as it’s within your calories”
Or
“As long as it’s within your macros”
But I actually call BS on that.
I believe it has to also have the right foods and at the right times!!
Because quality of foods and timings make a heck of a difference in my experience.
There’s sooo much misinformation…
So it’s super common for many people including myself to make these common mistakes.
So timings of foods themselves absolutely CAN make a big difference…
Which is why the way I design my clients diet plans in a very particular, structured way.
It’s based on science… but also what works based on years of experience!
So stick to your diet religiously, eat the exact foods in the right order / time and watch the gains explode to another level 💪🔥🚀
01/10/2021
Sustainability Is Key 🔑
I see many guys trying to starve themselves when it comes to losing fat… which never works well in the long term.
And I’ve been in that boat many times.
I’ve tried the Keto diet at 50g carbs daily…
Lost 2.5% body fat in 2 weeks…
Then I got soooo ravishly hungry, that I binge ate 10,000 calories of junk food in one meal…
And I put on 3% body fat in 1 day 🤣🤣
Makes zero sense when you think about it.
But sometimes you gotta do some stupid stuff in life to figure out what NOT to do next time 😅
Which is why I believe when you try to diet you should always have the following:
-Have a balanced meal plan that keeps you full and satisfied
-Lose weight / fat at a sustainable and healthy rate of 0.5-1kg per week max
-Never skip meals and always try to eat every 4-5 hours to prevent hunger and cravings
-Don’t rely on supplements / detoxes / juice cleanses / shakes / ready made meals… as they never work long term
-Have a cheat meal ONLY when you’ve seen results and hit your goals … as a reward for your hard work and dedication
When you have some of above keys?
You unlock a whole different level of sustainability in your plan…
Making your fitness journey super enjoyable and really a complete lifestyle change!
Which is when you’ll achieve AND maintain your results for the long term 💪
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28/09/2021
💪 It Ain’t Easy, But The Results Are Freakin’ Worth It
Getting into a great shape comes with a price.
Just like everything else in life.
And the price of admission?
Yup, you guessed it.
Hard work, consistency and discipline.
Just like succeeding in your career.
The same applies with your health.
You gotta put the sweat equity.
You gotta work your butt off to climb the ranks.
And you will reap the rewards.
Things like looking in the mirror…
And feeling ecstatic with what you see.
Or going down to the beach or pools…
And proudly taking your shirt off…
To reveal a flat toned stomach..
And rippling muscles 💪
Being admired by everyone around you 👀
YES it may sound like a pipe dream right now..
But believe me in due time…
With the right amount of effort and consistency..
Following the right plan and strategy…
This could become a reality for you.
And it’s a damn good feeling..
to become successful not just in business..
.but in health as well 😊
🔥 Happy Monday! I CAN, I WILL, I MUST! The 3 words that can change your life 🔥
26/09/2021
💥Boom! Massive Results!💥
Wanted to give a quick shoutout to my client Aaron on his impressive transformation over the last 18 weeks in my online program.
The guy has been an absolute champion to coach. Incredible discipline… so I just had to share his journey with you 😃
Aaron mentioned he’s been overweight most of his life. And with the Covid lockdowns I think it didn’t make it easy as well 😅
He was already training and doing F45 and lost a whole bunch of weight.
But after doing a body fat scan, it turned out that he lost most of the weight from muscle.
Aaron really wanted to lose the body fat, get a six pack and gain some more muscle.
So he reached out to me and decided to invest in himself quickly… and that’s when the magic begun 🪄
In just 18 weeks we took him from 87kg to 78.5kg… losing a solid 8.5kg of body fat.
And waist dropping from 36.2 waist down to 31.3 inches - losing a massive 4.9 inches off his stomach!
All during the Covid lockdowns… and for the majority of time using nothing but a simple pair of dumbbells!
We had a few weeks that we plateaued and small setbacks like weight gain after a short holiday…
But we just pushed through and kept things cranking!
And results kept pouring in 💪
What was Aaron’s secret to results?
He stuck to the nutrition plan I tailored for him every week and tracked his food daily.
He smashed out his workouts 5 days a week based on the routine I prescribed.
He started drinking 3-3.5L of water daily going from only 2L…
This had a MASSIVE impact on his weight loss and even dropped 4kg in a single week from this change alone 😳
Most importantly he focused on staying consistent and disciplined throughout this journey.
Aaron is now seeing a physique he didn’t believe he could achieve.
But with the right guidance we got him here! And now he’s feeling great about it 😊
Even getting some great compliments from the ladies… hey hey, not complaining 😜
He’s got a massive potential for further results, six pack super cut abs and gaining more muscle.. and that’s something we’re gonna work on next.
Aaron’s current results are super inspiring to see and really goes to show that you can achieve far beyond what you think is possible…
Especially when you have the right guidance, accountability and plan in place!!
🔥 Want Results Like Aaron? 🔥
You can apply for my online coaching by clicking the link below (limited spots available):
👉https://m.me/fiteznatural?ref=w14913785
No Fancy Machines, No Crazy Cardio… Just a Pair Of Dumbbells Is All You Need
Many people believe that in order to lose fat and gain muscle… they need a whole bunch of machines and gimmicks to do it.
When in fact the complete opposite is true 😀
In the past 6 months I’ve done ZERO cardio…
I’ve done mostly dumbbell workouts…
And I’ve gotten myself to a decent shape.
What’s my secret?
It’s dead simple:
Consistent dumbbell training and a solid focus on my nutrition.
I see a lot of guys doing too much cardio and actually hurting results.
Doing running - worst form of cardio in my book when it comes to muscle preservation.
And destroying their metabolism and even causing injuries.
While I’m here with a pair of dumbbells…
Pumping em out 5 times a week of just 30 mins.
Getting the best results I’ve seen in ages.
Seeing my weight drop to a record low.
I believe in doing LESS workouts, while achieving more results!
I believe in eating the MOST food you can, while losing the most fat you can.
It’s the complete opposite of what you’ve heard before and what the fitness industry wants you to believe.
This may sound super weird, but it works!
My approach is focused on longevity and sustainability.
Because I’m in this for life.
And I hope you are too.
So focus on the simple stuff. Stay super consistent and watch the gains explode 💪🔥
24/09/2021
“Tez What Motivates You?”
I get many people asking me this question.
And my answer has a few facets to it.
1. I love the feeling of progress.
Simply I love seeing my body progressing, even if it’s small amounts each week. The key is to focus on progress and not perfection.
2. I want to be a great role model.
I love the feeling of having others look up to me. I’m sure I’m not the only one 😅
Eventually when I have kids, I want to be an amazing role model for them. For now my kids are my clients, so I feel obligated to look the part at all times.
3. Looking good makes me perform better in all areas of life and business.
I’ve noticed whenever I’ve gotten to a solid physique, all the other areas of my life have progressed as well. My finances, relationships, my mindset, everything has 10xed.
Those are my main reasons for pushing my own natural physique boundaries and always striving for the next level!
11 years later and I’m still loving every minute of training and nutrition 😊
So the KEY is to focus on YOUR reasons for change.
Focus on creating a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Focus on enjoying the process and journey.
The results will come as a byproduct of the above!!
PS. Enjoy your weekend and remember to practice mindful eating! Friday is super important to keep close tabs on your nutrition 💪
21/09/2021
Diet Vs Exercise - Where Should Your Main Focus Be?
I see many guys misunderstand where their focus should be when it comes to training and nutrition…
Many people believe things like
“I should exercise more” to lose more weight..
“I should take more supplements”…
“I should do this trick / hack”…
When in reality all the above produce less than 20% of your results.
After studying my own physique trends and 100’s of clients that I’ve helped over the last 7 years of coaching…
Most of the results come from this one thing:
Your diet!
It’s literally the number one ☝️ thing that will make or break your results.
Most people don’t understand their body type and metabolism…
Eating the wrong foods / amounts for their body and finding it tough to lose weight.
For me personally?
I’ve got an endomorph body type.
I’ve always naturally had a very slow metabolism.
(Most of my clients are in the same boat)
This means that I gotta work hard for 14 days to lose just 0.5kg or so at this stage.
And if I have a cheat day - in many cases I will put on about 1-1.5kg easily.
I understand my genetic limitations.
So I KNOW that I gotta be more cautious.
Especially around weekends and cheat meals.
This allows me to get into a decent shape.
And soon enough getting to my goal of 10% body fat while maintaining solid muscle 😊
So ALWAYS be focusing on your diet and believe the power that it has.
Because it’s changed my life, and I’m 100% confident it will have the same effect on you 💪
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