Thanks Marci

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Back on track

Exercise is not new to me.  Eating a healthy diet is not new to me. Counting calories is not new to me.   Combining all of these into a new regime tailored to what my body truly needs IS new to me.

Over the past couple of years my body has gone down the post menopausal path, and things that worked in previous years, ceased to work. I found myself resorting to drastic “quick” diets to try to lose any weight gained during a bulk.  I had muscle, but also very stubborn fat.  I felt at a loss as to which direction to go.

This spring I finally bit the bullet and jumped at the chance to join Lean Bodies Consulting. I’ve watched Ileen and others transform themselves over the years with amazing results.  I knew it would be hard work, but also knew that these people trusted Erik and his plans.

In my floundering around, I had gotten back into the habit of less calories = more weight loss. That is not always the case.  Just like overeating is bad for a body, under eating is detrimental also.  Erik came up with a perfect plan for me. There was so much food to fit in during the day.  This can’t be dieting? I was eating ALL the time! Another thing I’ve learned from this process: weight loss is not fat loss.  I think we all know that, but stating it and working it are so different.

The exercise plans have been challenging and rewarding. Some exercises I started out hating, but have grown to “enjoy”.  All aspects of my physique are covered. There is a great variety of weights and circuits to keep it exciting. Not a ton of cardio! I am able to see how my meals fuel my workouts and my body.

I am a work in progress and for the past 16 weeks have made great progress in a forward direction.  I have food plans and exercise plans that I can use and know they work for me.  I feel better physically knowing that I am not just spinning my wheels, or being stuck on the same merry-go-round.  Feeling better mentally helps me to get back on track with other important aspects of my life.

Can’t wait to see where this next phase takes me!  Thank You Lean Bodies Consulting!

- Marci Martin, Brussels, WI

 

Posted Oct 16, 2010 by Erik Ledin.
This entry is filed under Testimonials and Fat Loss.