Personal Trainer’s Guide to Achieving Body Goals During Winter

Summer is over, so why even try, right? 

No – the best, and I repeat, THE BEST time to start working toward your body goals is NOW.

And let me just emphasize that I don’t believe in those quick, fad diets or that you should eat less to look good. No, you should do this for your health. And now is one of the greatest and healthiest times to start this wellness journey.

My name is Laura Braziulyte, and I’ve been a personal trainer for about 5 years now. 

The most common request I get around this time of year is how to avoid gaining weight during the cold, long winter months and stay motivated to exercise when all you want to do is indulge in that Thanksgiving dinner. 

Now let me tell you in advance that I only believe in healthy, steady weight loss. 

No restrictive diet or endless cardio will get you permanent results. And my goal is to teach you about healthy habits that you can actually stick to.

I’m about to share some information I only give to my clients, and you’d better believe you’ll want to hear this.

Why none of the diets worked for you before

Having the body you want is not just about looking good. It’s about the choices and commitments it represents. It takes time, the right coaching strategy, and loads of self-love. 

But the thing I want to emphasize is that your plan has to be personalized.

When I say personalized, I mean that this plan has to be designed specifically for you. In my training experience, that’s one of the safest ways to lose weight.

When I compare people who’ve had their wellness plans made for them and people who are following a generic diet because they want a quick fix, the results speak for themselves.

I’ve noticed that people always feel more encouraged when they have a calculated weight loss plan in front of them that is filled with foods they actually love and workouts that don’t leave them completely drained for the rest of the day.

Good news? You don’t need to pay a personal trainer like me to get it.

So how is a personalized plan any different from others?

No need to compromise your daily schedule

It’s hard to stick to healthy habits when we have jobs, school, family, friends, and a bunch of other things to take care of. Plus, it’s cold outside. All we want is to bake apple pies and curl up on the sofa. 

But the beauty of a personalized plan is that you can effortlessly integrate it into your daily routine. Everything is calculated for you – meals are healthy and easy to prepare, and the exercises are hand-picked for you, so you know you can achieve maximum results. Because everything is already suited to fit your needs, you will feel more focused and dedicated to losing weight without having to think about food all the time. 

Meal plan based on your food preferences and allergies

As a personal trainer, I can guarantee you that abs are indeed made in the kitchen. It’s all about the calories you consume and burn. That’s why the plan I’m talking about includes hand-picked, personalized recipes. 

No more guessing about what, when, or how much to eat. Professional nutritionists will choose all of your recipes and adjust them based on your preferences. 

It controls your cravings

This plan doesn’t have strict rules – you can mix and match ingredients for quick meals and eat them whenever you want, so you’re not starving and relying on your willpower. Plus, these healthy meals actually taste amazing and keep you full throughout the day.

Everything is calculated so that you would be in a caloric deficit to shred pounds but could still enjoy some of the delicious treats you can’t live without.

Enhanced results with shorter, at-home workouts

I have already mentioned workouts. I know it’s hard, I know it’s boring to exercise, and you just don’t feel motivated when summer is already over. But what if I told you it can actually be fun? That it can increase your mood and energy?

The workout schedule I’m talking about is dialed down in intensity to minimize how much time you will have to spend sweating for the results you want to see. All of the workouts are suitable to be performed at home, so you won’t need to buy any special equipment or sign up for a gym membership.  

I know, I know, sounds weird coming from a personal trainer, but I also know those gym memberships are not affordable for everyone, and my goal is to make wellness accessible.

It fits your schedule and lifestyle – not the other way around

That’s the beauty of personalization. You can choose a workout routine and a meal plan that fits your current lifestyle. Plus, a personalized program will guide you through the process every step of the way, so you’re never alone on your weight loss journey.

My personal recommendation

What if I told you there is a book containing all the information to help you achieve your goals in a healthy and sustainable way? Each copy of the book is unique and created according to the customer’s dietary preferences, lifestyle choices, and physical capabilities to help them develop healthy habits.

Yes, habits. Over a short period of time, you will notice that you want to exercise and eat healthily because otherwise, you will feel like something is missing.

Also, this book is about 6 times cheaper than my personal consultations. And as I’ve mentioned before, I really do want to make healthy living available and accessible to everyone, everywhere. 

To be more precise, I’m talking about Beyond Body. This company was founded by a certified nutritionist, and their personalized books have all the benefits I have listed above. Plus, they offer the best price/performance ratio that I could find. And believe me, I go through a lot of research when picking the best suggestion for my clients.

How does it work?

The first 28 days are focused purely on the results you want to achieve, with meals and workouts lined up for you every day. However, each book’s center of attention is not only weight loss but overall well-being. Everything is taken into account – the quality of your sleep, mindfulness and stress-relief techniques, healthy living, and busy work schedule balance.

Last but not least, Beyond Body offers an assistant app that contains additional educational content and your workouts, weekly grocery lists, water and step trackers, and much more. I’m using this app myself – very useful when I get a bit lost in the grocery store or when I want to show my clients a specific workout. So if you want that extra motivation boost, I strongly recommend the app. 

All you have to do is take their free quiz that considers all your information before creating your personalized plan. Allergies, meal preferences, current weight and target weight, your daily schedule – it’s all thought through.

Stop waiting for summer. For a new year. Your time is now. 

By the time everyone jumps into that seasonal trend of losing weight, you will already be way ahead of them in this wellness journey.