It all started when…
I ate & drank my way around europe with zero abandon, and returned from the holiday looking & feeling like a Bloated potato gnocchi (or dumpling - same, same).
I looked at this photo of me “sliding” off a boat in Greece and felt awful.
I was already over my “normal” weight before I left - I’d bought larger sizes to see me through the trip. Then I (impressively) put on an additional 3 kgs after the holiday!
I was the biggest I’d ever been. Friends (kind ones) kept saying they couldn’t see it - but my background as a fashion stylist meant I knew how to hide it through clever dressing.
Confidence wise I was rock bottom. I felt middle aged and dumpy. Younger, more polished, sophisticated girls swanned through the office, making me feel irrelevant and invisible.
Healthwise, I struggled to walk up a couple of sets of stairs without feeling puffed. Even though I’ve always been a small build, I was clearly just unfit.
i knew something had to change.
And that’s when I rejoined The FASTer Way To Fat Loss - an online, American based program that takes sound, sensible concepts wrapped in the warm loving arms of structure and an easy to follow format + some pretty incredible community and program support. I’ve been an on / off client since 2019. In 2023, I recommitted for good, to take back control of my health & fitness.
So I showed up daily. For no one but myself.
For the first month, I simply focused on improving ONE thing a week.
Week 1 - I cut out all the wine I was drinking on a daily basis (although I have reintroduced drinking, it is significantly less).
Week 2 - I intermittent fasted (I eat in a window between 12pm and 8pm).
Week 3 - I focused on eating clean, whole foods & more protein.
Week 4 - I turned up to the (at home, app based) workouts. I HATE exercise. Breaking a sweat was never my thing.
But I showed up. And the workouts were so convenient to do from home that I didn’t have any excuse to NOT turn up. Even as I flapped my arms and legs around most days - I just KEPT MOVING.
I kept telling myself “Just be CONSISTENT, even if it’s not perfect"!”
and it all fell into place
I LOST an inch or two off my wobbly belly and thighs. I GAINED an inch of muscle mass on my puny, tiny arms.
Importantly - it is a sustainable lifestyle and not a diet, so I don’t feel deprived. I eat carbs. I have sweet treats and wine. I eat pizza and chocolate. Sure, I don’t have it every day, but it is all balanced.
Mostly, I LOVE the workouts. 30 mins at home, 3- 5 x per week. Super fast, super convenient. For someone who hated exercise, every time I finish a workout, I realise how much it helps my mental happiness. I feel better, I start the day right, and I love feeling stronger and fitter.
My cardiovascular heart health has improved. I no longer puff on stairs (I puff in the workouts though!!!!). I can squat for days (I imagine this will be helpful when I am trying to get off the couch at 80 years old). And I can lift heavy. I feel strong and lean!
(This photo is me, 6 months after returning back from Europe).
it didn’t take me years, it took just 6 months
Now that my new lifestyle is intuitive to me, I can enjoy a day off here and there, and have a social life with my friends and family. I can do this with confidence because I know I have a blueprint to get me right back on track the next day. It’s been a terrific balance for me.
WHAT IS THE FASTER WAY TO FAT LOSS?
You've tried every diet out there but can't slim down or lose the belly fat.
Your waist has disappeared - and so has your confidence.
Your energy levels and sleep are suffering. You’re feeling invisible. Your metabolism and hormones aren't working like they used to when you were 30.
Peri (or full blown) menopause has hit.
I’m living proof that you DON’T have to feel this way. You can get your energy back (AND your waist and confidence!), lose the bloat and belly, sleep better and feel strong. All while still EATING!!!
Say goodbye to long, grueling sessions of cardio, calorie counting and not eating carbs! The FASTer Way to Fat Loss is the only program with a clinically proven app to help you burn fat, and build muscle in just six weeks.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The main principles of the FASTer Way To Fat Loss are:
Whole food, clean eating
We eat a lot. But we eat well. We balance macros - i.e. carbs, fats (yes, good fats!) and focus on protein, to help build and replenish muscle mass (we lose a LOT of muscle each year we’re over 40! We also need muscle to BURN FAT).
For many of us, we are eating more than we ever have - and are enjoying our treats too! In the program you receive access to a full meal plan + recipes, including my own suggestions!Intermittent fasting
No, we don’t fast all day!!! Most of us fast for 12 - 16 hours a day and eat in a window of between 12-8 hours a day (eg. I eat between 12pm and 8pm most days, which is very do-able!). Fasting helps your body reset, repair and helps support increased energy levels.Carb cycling
In the FASTer Way To Fat Loss we have 2 x low carb days and 5 x normal carb days a week (yes, this means you can eat rice, potatoes and even bread and pasta!). This is a strategy called carb cycling. It trains our bodies to burn fat, especially when we pair our low / regular carb days with specific workouts to maximise fat burn and energy levels.Strategic workouts
All our workouts are designed to fit your busy schedule. Access daily, 30-minute workouts that you can do at home with minimal equipment. We’re too busy to be doing endless hours of cardio - so you’ll be done within 30 mins, with effective workouts designed to maximise fat burn (if you’re a beginner, don’t worry - there are low impact modifications shown in every workout!).
(This is my favourite part of the program - I’ve loved the time out to focus on me and knowing and feeling that I’m getting stronger).
WHAT DO YOU GET IN THE FASTER WAY?
Access to a 6-week, online program in the convenience of an app to fit your busy schedule
Meal plans + recipes for the 6-weeks
Daily 30 min workouts (with at home, gym and low impact options)
Extra resources such as macro tracking, hydration and fasting trackers
Weekly mindset and fitness training from our pro-trainers
Comprehensive step-by-step new client guide
Daily workout plans which can be completed at the gym or at home - no day is ever the same!
Access to a wonderful, supportive online community
ME as your certified coach to keep you on track, hold your hand and be your guide along the way!
At only US$249 for 6-weeks, it’s cheaper than most gyms!
let me help you
Today, I am a FASTer Way To Fat Loss certified coach - because that’s how much I believe in it.
So if you’d like to find out more, drop me an email, check out my Instagram journey below or visit the FASTer Way website here.