Let’s face it — we should be working on staying in shape all year long. But somehow during the winter, some of us get a little – ummm – slack on the healthy eating and workout routines. Are you thinking about how to get in shape for summer? Here’s how to start now!
While there are tons of weight loss and workout routines out there, I have found only one that includes all the elements that we know are effective for long-term weight loss. It’s called the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, created by Amanda Tress. This plan combines several effective elements, such as the following:
~intermittent fasting
~carb cycling
~pairing your workouts with the carb cycling days
~daily coaching & accountability in a private Facebook group
~encouragement & inspiration in that private Facebook group
~easy-to-follow meal plans and recipes
~awesome workouts with all the guidelines and directions
~workouts that can be done at home and workouts that can be done in a gym facility, so there are options for everyone
I first tried Amanda’s plan in April of 2017. I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, but I wanted to follow a better meal plan and try some new workouts. I came for the meal plans and workouts but found that I benefited even more from learning about intermittent fasting and carb cycling. The other part of Amanda’s program that I really loved was the daily coaching tips in the Facebook group with your own personal coach. They keep the groups small so that you can get to know other women who are doing the same program right along with you, and so that you can ask any questions of the coach. I found that the support from other women and access to the coach were invaluable.
Since then, I have participated in the FASTer Way VIP program, which is for women who have completed at least one round of Amanda’s program. When you’re in VIP, you have more access to Amanda herself! VIP membership is for women who understand the basics of the FASTer Way plan, but who want to learn more about the science behind each component of the program. In addition, they have guest coaches each month who teach the community about other health-related topics that affect fat loss, energy levels and quality of life.
I still follow all of the great things I learned from Amanda’s program. I sometimes alternate the workouts with other workouts from Beachbody, just to shake things up a bit.
If you’re interested in learning more about FASTer Way to Weight Loss, click HERE to check it out! The next round starts on June 3. If you join, let me know so I can cheer you on!