LDC Fitness

A transformation of a different kind. I realised recently how much time i've spent grieving for a younger version of myself. At 45 I can tell you that mentally and physically the last 5 years have been a challenge. My body has changed, the perimenopause has kicked my butt, but my discipline and love of fitness has gotten me through. I'm not the same but i'm proud of my new body. I'm actually stronger and fitter than i've ever been. My muscle mass is the highest it's ever been and i'm here to celebrate the gains not the losses.

I always tell my postnatal clients we aren't here to get your pre-baby body back, we're here to build a new one. A stronger one. The same applies through the perimenopause. You've changed, but you're still amazing. Your needs are different. Learn to adapt, let things go and you'll thrive. ❤️

I see two nutritional camps for women on my social media...

1) stick 2 fingers up, love your body at any size and accept you'll never be 'slim'

And

2) starve yourself thin at any cost.

Well, neither of those work for me. The food industry is letting society down. Full for sugar that keeps us craving more, calorie dense foods that don't fill us up. If you're a woman in your 40s and you're struggling to lose weight it's not surprising. Your hormones are in a state of chaos. Tired, angry and emotional, food can be an emotional crutch and sugar a quick source of energy. It's likely you're eating more than you burn every single day.

Over the past few weeks I feel like i've enjoyed cooking from scratch again... feeding my body the nutrient dense foods it requires. Quality over quantity. Foods that make you feel good, full and taste delicious. It doesn't have to be one or the other.

If you need help I can show you how. Get in touch for your unique blend of exercise and nutrition to bring you success.

Featured photos:
Aubergine and halloumi traybake
Low sugar scones
Chickpea dark chocolate blondies
Charred cod with avocado smash
Egg and spicy avocado on toast.

I'm ready when you are. 1-2-1, Hybrid and online coaching. Bespoke, professional, affordable.

Come join my team at LDC fitness. There's no goal too big or too small. We're all unique.

The most common mistake people make when on a weight loss journey is to forget the bigger picture. They work out for 45 minutes 3 times a week and use that to facilitate the 'i've earned it' mentality.

The problem is you cannot outrun a bad bad diet. If you are sedentary most of the time 3 workouts a week won't cut it. The moment you change your mindset and start enjoying the increased activity, that's when everything changes. Rest days are important but it can still be 'active recovery'. Take the stairs, not the lift. Park further away. Go for a stroll after the meal. Play with your kids, don't be a bystander.

You could be forgiven for thinking fitness professionals have it easy when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. Trust me, we don't. As a 44 you old woman I know only too well the effort required. The picture on the right was taken last year. I knew I'd allowed my weight to creep up... too many social events, nutrition was laid back. Now 4 weeks away from my wedding to I feel at my best once more.

I can help you do the same. Come with a can do attitude and I'll get you there. But you have to be honest, with me and yourself.

Big love ❤️
Liz x

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A few Monday truths....

Showing up is great. I applaud you... but if you want to really succeed when it comes to maintaining a sensible weight and a decent level of fitness, listen up....

1) stop looking for a quick fix: consistently follow my programme and you will get results
2) don't lie to yourself about what you're eating. Log it... ALL of it. And you'll see the problem.
3) it's not your hormones causing the weight gain, it's the cravings caused by hormonal changes making you eat more than you did.
4) find out what hard really feels like. Most people never get near it.
5) challenge yourself physically, increase your active daily living (take the stairs not the lift) and stop getting on the scales hoping they'll miraculously change.
6) build muscle. The more you got, the more you can eat.

❤️
LIZ