C2GO Newsletter 13th July

I have been running fitness, exercise and health programmes online since 2007 and I wanted to take the emphasis AWAY from weight loss, and back to working out and training……….And training for the LOVE of it, because it makes you feel good and puts you in a great mood.

During the summer months, so much of what we see in women’s media, press and online is about eating less and getting into “shape” for the all important bikini and summer holiday.

With the explosion of CrossFit and inspirational accounts on Instagram, more women than ever are lifting weights and training to get muscle definition, increased strength, and power.

So,  with some inspiration from my good friend Sindy Matthews, I  devised the #LIFTLEAN project, a 28 day online programme with 28 different workouts using Kettlebells, Dumbbells, and Barbells.

The aim of #LIFTLEAN is not to get slimmer and smaller but stronger, fitter and more powerful with muscular definition…yep I said…. increase muscular defintion.. Get BIGGER!

It’s about showing up authentically and not worrying about wobbly bits and cellulite and losing numbers on the scales, but embracing weight training and all of the positive effects it brings to women of all ages.

In the initial test group which we are now on day 4, there is a community of women from all over the UK, from all walks of life, doing all kinds of jobs, all ages and all abilities who are joining in with the programme.

#LIFTLEAN is about rolling up your sleeves and making your weighted workout a daily priority whatever is going on in your life.

I started weight training at a local Derbyshire gym at age 14 and I’ve continued to train most days ever since, I have been called bulky, manly, masculine, fat and too muscular many, many times over the years.

I remember auditioning for a fitness TV show and the female producer said I was way too muscular and would put viewers off wanting to get fit. On a comment card at Fitpro Convention many years ago, someone wrote this presenter needs to lose weight as she is “bulky”……crushing comments and a blow to anyone’s self-esteem.

Like most Fitpros ( and most women)  I’ve lost weight and gained weight during different phases of my life but one thing that has been a priority for me is weight training and I want to share that life long passion with more women…..

With the body positive movement gaining popularity I see 2017 as being a pivotal year when health trumps everything and more women feel happy weight training and getting stronger.

Being strong, fit, happy and healthy is the key. For far too long so many women have felt that if they don’t look a certain way then we are is not worthy, good enough or fit in and Fitpros especially feel the pressure.

It’s not an easy task to stand up day after day, month after month, decade after decade in front of your classes knowing you are being scrutinised and often judged if you have put weight on.

The Kick Start Lift Lean Project hopes to blast these typical stereotypes out of the water and get back to doing what most of us LOVE doing……. and that’s training and taking part in inspirational workouts, feeling the camaraderie of other women all on the same mission and showing up, authentically, sweating and smiling!

Let me know your thoughts 🙂

You can join the Kick Start Lift Lean Project click here 

Quick LINKS

✔️Would you like all of your Kick Start food delivered to your door – Kick Start kitchen Food Boxes.
http://www.kickstartfatloss.net/kitchen/
Many FOOD BOX people have now lost between 6 – 9lbs in the first week.

✔️Would you like to train to teach Kick Start and become a KSFL coach & business owner?
https://business.kickstartfatloss.net/

✔️Train to teach Pilates in Ibiza
http://www.choreographytogo.com/pilates-training-ibiza/
You don’t have to have a fitness qualification to do this course.