If you’re aiming to lose some weight and create a healthier lifestyle, the temptation can be to set ambitious goals and hit the ground running. Cutting down to 1200 calories and planning hours of cardio might feel like you’re doing all the right things, but as Jaymie Moran, founder of Body Smart Fitness, explains, this can quickly lead to burn out.
“Most people are unable to keep up restrictive diets and punishing workout regimes, so a cycle of extreme dieting – followed by shame-filled rebound binges – begins.
“This pattern often means that no weight is lost over the long run, despite the effort and emotions invested along the way. In fact, many women even end up gaining more weight over the long run, with this approach.”
Having seen his mum and sisters on this same traumatic rollercoaster, Jaymie set up Body Smart Fitness in 2015. He was a highly sought after personal trainer, working predominantly with women. However, it didn’t take long for Jaymie to realize that in order for his clients to successfully lose weight and transform their lives, they needed to do more than just spend a few hours a week in the gym. They also needed to change their habits, mindset and nutrition. And from this realization, Body Smart Fitness was born; to show women that you really can have your cake and eat it whilst losing weight!
This is one of the main principles of the Body Smart Method – no foods are off limits. Clients are able to enjoy a Friday evening glass of wine,…