I
am definitely not going to sugar coat this process.
If
it were an easy process, wouldn’t everybody be walking around
looking like a super model or fitness model?
Do
you really want to tell me you would rather be over weight and
unhealthy than beautifully build and able to walk into any store and
try on any outfit and it actually fit?
I
bet if you had to answer me truthfully you would say, “duh LeeAnne,
who wouldn’t want to?”
So
why is it not the case?
Because
it isn’t easy. But it IS do able.
We
have become so used to instant gratification that we try out all the
easy options first, fail, try again, wait for the new miracle pill,
fail. Name them, and ill even admit that most probably- I have tried
it. For one entire week maybe. When I didn’t see results I would
just quit. I would sometimes hang on a bit longer, depending how much
money I had spent on the wonder pill. Moral of the story: I would run
in circles, never achieving lasting results.
Thank
goodness I loved challenges. I wonder where I would have been if I
didn’t try out for example The Impi challenge or the 94.7 Cycle
race...
The
cold hard truth is : it cant save you. Nor will going to the gym and
just screwing around, or taking a little run down the road. Its good
for your well being, don’t get me wrong- but the fact of the matter
is: diet is 80% and exercise 20% . When you Combine the two , that’s
when you start seeing the results. The results you’ve been asking
me about.
So
there’s your answer: 1- accept that you need help, you’re fat
damn it, your clothes don’t fit, your husband looks away when you
ask him whether you’re fat and well; excuses wont make the fat
magically disappear.
2-
Go and see a dietician. They don’t cost as much as you think and
most of the time you can claim back from medical aid (see recommended
list at the end). If you belong to Discovery you get like 7500 points
for going! By going, I actually discovered that I was insulin
resistant. You may have an in active or over active thyroid or your
cholesterol might be sky high.
3-
See a personal trainer. I promise, not all of them will hound you
afterwards if you only take 3 classes. I have a sport back ground, so
Virgin active Red helped for me. They offer short, explosive classes
all day and the staff on the ground are always willing to help. Make
friends with them- it goes a long way. I got addicted to GRID. Its
sounds intimidating at first- BUT IF YOU WANT TO LOOK GREAT BADLY
ENOUGH, BEING INTIMIDATED IS THE WORST EXCUSE IVE EVER HEARD. Its
fun, you sweat, you spend 45 minutes working towards a bigger
picture! There’s a weight section, treadmills and spinning classes
via simulators! And guess what? Its much cheaper than the bigger
Virgin actives. I’ve got premier, so I can gym anywhere- and I
still prefer Red.
4-
Go the online route once you know your way around the gym. They work
out your diet according to your Body Mass Index , and they give you
options for training for example weight loss, muscle gain or both
combined. I’ve had awesome support, and at the moment I am honoured
and blessed enough to have one of my best friends, Chris Coetzee, a
USN ambassador, coach me from Krugersdorp via phone calls, whatts
apps and email. When you have an accountability partner, its so much
easier. So, even if you can find a friend who has the same goals as
you- it will help you So much when you start doubting yourself or
slacking. At Virgin Active Red, Okavango, Ive also made an awesome
connection with Martin, Joel, Anri and the gym manager, Karin. Joel
would call me at home if I dont show up to class!
5-
Many trainers will tell you to actually Not take supplements except
whey...but you asked Me what I did/ am doing- and I want to be
honest. I do take USN supplements and they work for me. Check out my
video blog to understand it better- but what I can say is: cravings
and energy levels dropping at mid day has always been a problem and
Phedra cut as well as CLA has helped A lot. When you start this
journey you wonder if you will be able to stay away from chocolate
and sweets as well, but USN has a big range of low GI low carb
protein bars. You cant eat them every single day, but when you do (up
to 3 times a week as a meal replacement), they go down WELL. There
are flavours like caramel, chocolate, lemon cheesecake, to name a
few.
When
using Phedra cut, just always read the labels to make sure you can
handle the caffeine.
When
you buy the 12 week challenge starter kit, you'll receive a booklet
explaining everything: diet, training, how to measure your self and
what supplements to use. If you’re curious now, you can check out
the USN BODY MAKE OVER CHALLENGE website.
6-
TAKE PICTURES!!! STAY OFF THE SCALE!!!(except when you're tracking
yourself every 4 weeks) TAKE MEASUREMENTS!!!READ FITNESS
MAGAZINE!!!FOLLOW RAD FITNESS GIRLS ON INSTAGRAM!!!
7-
Never give up. I am half way through the 12 week challenge, and that
was my goal to begin with- but who knows what my next goal is? Its
not always easy avoiding the snooze button. Its not always easy
packing 4 meals for the day (eating 6 times a day is the first thing
you'll learn along this journey), its not always easy finishing a
grid class, its not always easy finding Time in between work and
kids, heck its not always easy finding two pieces of clothing to gym
in- but if you've set a goal and you want it badly enough- ITS WORTH
IT. You wouldn’t even know what reaction lies ahead when you've
reached your goal. I am half way and my husband has fallen in love
with me all over again- not just because of how I look, but because
he can damn well see how hard it is. How I sweat, how I say no to my
favourite food (NOT FOREVER! ), and how iv' e got respect for myself
and have taken responsibility for the consequences of bad food
choices.
I
will be elaborating more on the video blog:)
I
am also starting a New adventure at the REPS MMA CROSSFIT EDWARD
STREET. I want to see what its about. I am obviously intimidated, but
more excited than anything else. I know it takes up a lot of energy,
so with the 12 week challenge still under way, and my calorie intake
being lower , I might not be able to make it through an entire day:)
Unfortunately
I am not much closer to raising my R17 000 to do this type of
coaching as a career, but as I ve said: Never give up, and don't
think there's a miracle over-the-night-cure for dreams and wishes.
Work for it, sacrifice, and if you're anything like me, PRAY. For you
can do anything through Christ who strengthens you.
Contacts:
Johannesburg(
Roodepoort):
Dietician:
Trinette Raats: 082 831 6294
You
can get Vitality points just by seeing her, as well as claim back
Durban
(Amanzimtoti)
Dr
Hugos rooms : 031 903 5040
His
wife runs the clinic, Alta Hugo.
Diet
clinic open on Tuesdays.
Online
trainers:
Lairen
Terblanche/Fitaliscious:
USN
www.usn.co.za
CLICKS,
Game, Dischem.
Juice
revolution( for extra detox/helps with cravings too)
0825624525
Virgin
Active Okavango:
0860082733
club
manager: karin
Reps
mma crossfit edward street
021
910 2570
