A summer body… for life!

As a coach, this time of year is often an emotional rollercoaster for clients. Summer is approaching and the need to feel confident on holiday or at a big event means many people feel pressured to resort to drastic measures.

So what advice can I offer to those looking to drop body fat? The same advice I give long term:

1. Be realistic. The more weight you have to lose, the longer this is going to take. Set a REALISTIC goal, setting the bar too high and calories too low will almost always lead to failure.

2. Don’t hammer the cardio. Yes, movement plays a role in fat loss but tackling your diet and addressing portion sizes will have a far better effect, especially if you only have a short timeframe. I suggest increasing your step count as the first step with exercise.

3. Think consistency over intensity. How many of us have started a new

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diet or fitness routine only for it to last a few days. Incorporating habits like making lunches for work, low calorie snack choices and getting your daily step count higher mean you’ll have far more success.

And remember, yes it’s understandable to have a short term goal for the “perfect” beach body but wouldn’t it