A great example of how smart programming can repair and undo the metabolic damage so increasingly common in today's contest prep circles

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When I started with Erik in August 2008, I soon realized I knew nothing, zilch, zero about effective training and proper nutrition despite the fact I had already been training for 10 years, but in oh so many wrong ways.  Sure I was weight-lifting in the pursuit of a muscular body, but not eating to support muscle growth, in fact not to support anything except basic survival.  Add to this, insane amounts of cardio plus a crazy competition prep, and the result was a terrible rebound and a severely damaged metabolism.  I gained 30 lbs over the course of few months, despite eating super clean and training regularly. Hence, when I found Erik I was obviously desperate for help.

When I first got Erik’s plan, I remember thinking: “This is far too much food, and far too little cardio.  I’ll never lose an inch”. But man was I wrong! I have followed his plans religiously from day one and Erik’s sane approach to diet and cardio has brought me to the best shape of my life.   Binges, cravings and feelings of deprivation are totally a thing of the past with all the variety and yummy food choices on Erik’s food plan there is never a need to deviate off track.

On the whole it’s been an enjoyable journey and certainly a learning experience. Erik has been there by my side 100% every step of the way, trying to find new ways to get the fire burning again in my metabolism. He has listened to my whining, rationalized any irrational expectations, and addressed all my concerns and questions with patience and explanations. When I make progress he takes full part in my joy and offers such encouragement it ignites my desire to keep going.

My damaged metabolism is now functioning again on full speed. I’m no longer a skinny-fat cardio bunny like in the past but a well-proportioned lean muscular babe LOL.  I’ve made all this progress while eating more and doing a lot less cardio than in the past.  I have a life outside the gym and don’t feel guilty anymore if I don’t spend my every free hour in there. I love busting my ass in the gym and Erik’s workout plans surely scratch this itch.It’s all about quality over quantity, intensity over duration, which is what I love.

I often say that apart from meeting my husband, finding Erik was the best encounter in my life.  I’m in the best shape of my life, the knowledge I’ve acquired is priceless and I expect to learn so much more from him in the future as I enter new phases with different goals. Erik is a bottomless source of knowledge and information.  

There are no words that can describe my gratitude for Erik’s help in my journey towards my best body.

- Ragnhildur (Rainy) Thordardottir, Denmark

Posted Jan 15, 2010 by Erik Ledin.
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