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Would you take financial advice from someone that was broke? No. What about fitness advice from someone that doesn’t take care of their own health and fitness? As trainers and fitness professionals one of my biggest beliefs is that we need to walk the walk and lead by example. How can I ask and guide my clients to make healthy lifestyle choices if I’m not doing the same? How can I ask them to get healthier and fitter over time if I’m remaining stagnant in my own fitness goals, remaining the same or possibly getting worse? Everyone has excuses but it always comes down to what matters to you. We always make time for what we deem priorities whether we consciously label them as priorities or not. So to me a fitness professional that doesn’t make time for their own health and fitness goals just doesn’t believe it’s a priority or valuable which then takes away credibility from what they’re telling their clients to do. My clients can trust that I’m right there with them putting in the same time and effort that I’m asking from them. There’s a lot of areas I know I need to be better in as a trainer to have the career I envision for myself. But it brings me joy to look back on videos like this comparing my progress from 7 years ago to now and reminding myself that the passion I have for fitness and growth that got me started on this path many years ago is still there as much as ever. And just like when I started I still want to be an example to others of what’s possible when they stop limiting themselves. If that ever leaves me for some reason, which I don’t think it will, then it’s time for me to find a new career.

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Unbound Performance Coaching · Charlotte, NC 5.0 ⭐ · Personal trainer in Charlotte, North Carolina

If I woke up suddenly 40lbs overweight here are the 5 most important things I would focus on to lose the weight asap:

1. Track calorie and protein intake

In order to lose weight the body needs to be in a caloric deficit making it priority #1.

To calculate calorie intake to lose weight, multiply your ideal body weight by 12. In this scenario my ideal body weight would be what I weighed before the weight gain which is 195. So 195x12 = 2,340.

Consuming an optimal amount of protein helps satiate appetite to reduce calorie consumption and build and maintain muscle which helps boost metabolism.

For protein intake aim for 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight so 195g in this scenario.

If you only followed this one step accurately then weight loss is almost guaranteed. Tracking caloric intake mainly fails when people are not accurately tracking what they consume.

2. Walk 10-15,000 steps a day

Movement burns calories and walking specifically targets fat loss due to its low intensity nature. Walking also has a positive effect on lowering stress which can get in the way of weight loss. Ideally walk 30 minutes in the morning and evening and for 15 minutes after each meal.

3. Cut out any drinks with calories

The easiest way to go over your calorie goal for the day is by drinking your calories. Whether it’s a fancy latte, cocktail or even a healthy smoothie, the calories in drinks add up fast and don’t satiate the body as much as eating whole food. Stick to just drinking water and if you want some flavor use a zero calorie sweetener. Protein shakes low in fat and carbs are ok if you’re having trouble hitting your protein goal but aim to use whole foods as much as possible.

In addition, aim to drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water.

4. Lift weights 3-4x a week

Building and maintaining muscle mass helps to increase metabolism and daily caloric expenditure. It will also help with managing and lowering cortisol which is the stress hormone. Insulin sensitivity increases which helps use glucose for energy and store less as fat. Resistance training also helps to regulate testosterone and estrogen which can help to improve mood and hormone balance.

5. Get rid of any junk food in the house

The easiest way to avoid temptation is to not be around it. If every time you look in the pantry there’s Oreos staring back at you then that’s all you’re going to think about when you’re hungry or stressed and in a moment of weakness. We have limited amounts of will power so it’s best to not test it at all times. Keep healthy options around to satisfy sweet cravings like fruit. Also avoid grocery shopping when hungry in order to stop yourself from buying junk that you’ll regret later.

Extra weight doesn’t just change how you look, it limits how you move, think, and perform. You demand excellence in your career, your body should be no different. Let’s get you performing Unbound. DM me to begin.