Mandy's Progress, Week 1...

Here's what Mandy had to report to me for the past week.

Food: 

Sick again :( 

Have been having lots of vege soups to help with this, best thing to warm you up.

Breakfast is either an omelet or porridge with some berries and a little bit of yogurt. 

Training: 

Last week Fiona pushed me through two "21 workouts", very challenging but worth it to get that good feeling once they are completed. I am really enjoying my training routine. The last few days I have had a cold so have just been at home, but I am getting back in to it today. I feel as if I have missed training. 

The gym and training has become a better way for me to deal with things. Before if I was stressed and upset about something I would find comfort in food and alcohol. I still enjoy those things but for different reasons now. 

I would like to see results happen a lot faster, but I know that I didn't put weight on overnight so it won't be lost overnight. I want this change to be permanent. 

Mandy. 

Mandy also sent me a copy of her food diary, my feedback was that she is eating fine, keep up the good work!

Until our next update, keep sweating and keep having fun.

Introducing Mandy...

Here is my client Mandy, I'd like to invite you along on her journey for the next 12 weeks.

Photo taken, date: 17 July 2012

Weight:    88.8kgs

Height: 166cm

BMI: 31.9

Measurements:

Biceps: 34.2cms

Chest: 108cm

Waist: 97.5cm

Hips: 112cm

Thighs: 67.5cm

Initially on 29th May, Mandy was 91kgs, and in just 6 weeks, she has already lost 2.2kgs, which doesnt seem much, but I assure you it is... because the real telling sign is in her measurements, she has lost over 8cms overall. In a matter of weeks, that's fabulous!

Mandy has an ambition to lose 15kgs... and I know she can do it.
She is committed to her exercise and nutrition plan.
Over the next 12 weeks we will be tracking her progress.
Each week we will have a weigh in and we'll find out how Mandy is feeling with her exercise, nutrition and mindset for that week.
Each 4 weeks we'll do a new photograph and post Mandy's measurements.

Mandy says "I feel different this time about getting on track, I feel more focused. Now I care about myself and about looking after myself. I think this is a result of being a lot happier in life and surrounding myself with more positive people."

As a personal trainer, these words are music to my ears... when my client(s) say such affirming things to me I know I have something very real to work with and we will reach their goals without a doubt.

Of course there will be some sweat, tears, sacrifices... and maybe some cursing {I am so used to that!!} along the way. Nothing worthwhile comes easy.

I look forward to sharing Mandy's progress, and ultimate success story, with you.

Keep sweating.