Tips for someone starting their fitness or fatloss journey

Are you just starting out on your fitness journey?

I've been there before, and I've started over after each baby.  If I were starting today, these are the steps I would take, and in this order.

First things first, I would start slow.  Don't try and take on too much at once.  It will likely set you up to fail.

1. Start tracking your steps.  Whats does your typical day look like?  4,000 steps, 6,000?  Try increasing it by 3,000. Wear a smart watch, or if you don't have one, then start by adding in a 20 minute walk each day.  Keep it simple and don't overthink it.  Just start moving more by walking.  Do this for several weeks until it has become easier to incorporate a few times each week.
2. Take a look at your nutrition.  Are you cooking most meals at home, or do you order out most nights?  If you're eating out 2-3 times a week, start by cutting down to 1-2 times per week.  Start small and build from there.  I think one of the things that helps me maintain the physique that I have now is by cooking 95% of my meals at home.
3. Incorporate some form of weight training or resistance training.  Lifting weights has transformed my body more than any other form of exercise that I have tried.  Contrary to belief, it wasn't done with excessive amounts of cardio.  
4. Maybe weight training isn't your cup of tea.. Try different workouts/forms of exercise to see what you like best.  Its imperative that you find something you enjoy doing.  Maybe Cross Fit is your thing, or Pilates, or Yoga, just figure it out and stick with it.  Find a workout program that works for you, that you like doing.  If you're looking for a strength training program that was designed for busy moms, then check out my 12 week Guide: Find Your Fit:

• Build strength in 12 weeks with 30-40 minute workouts designed for busy moms
• 12 week strength training intermediate program designed for women
• Each week consists of: Lower body (quad focus), Upper body, Glutes & Hamstrings, Abs, HIIT
• Exercises linked to You Tube where I demonstrate how to perform the move
• Resistance workouts take between 30-40 minutes.  HIIT and Abs take 15-20.
• Workouts can be done at home or the gym
  

What You'll Achieve

• Build full-body strength 
• Improve running performance
• Strengthen core & pelvic floor
• Follow simple 30-40 minute workouts

This program is perfect for

• Busy moms with limited workout time
• Women with some strength training experience
• Runners wanting stronger legs & core

Weekly Workout Schedule:

 What equipment is needed:

• Dumbbells 
• Barbell
• Bench
• Mat
• Stability Ball
• Resistance Bands
• Kettlebell (can sub with a dumbbell)

There are a few exercises that are done on a cable machine, but resistance bands can also be used.  Dumbbells and barbells are pretty interchangeable if you don't have both.

To summarize, start small and build from there.  Little changes that you make will compound and add up to big results.  If you're looking for support, please reach out!  I also offer one on one customized workout programs.  Emily xx