This nutrition and fitness program is six weeks in length that combines intermittent fasting, carb cycling, macro counting, and strategically paired workouts to optimize results. If that all sounds confusing, stay with me! I'll explain it all in my posts.
My Reason Why
First I want to explain my motivation for starting this program because every new journey begins with a reason why. My main reason was finding a program that was sustainable. I have tried many different fitness programs over the years... which brought me results... but I never found myself staying with it. I either felt too hungry or I worked out too much to the point of injury. Working out wasn't fun, I had zero energy, and I never looked forward to it.Then I started hearing more about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss on Instagram and a couple of fashion blogs that I follow. I was so impressed by the results that I was seeing that I had to try it. I delayed until I was sure that I could do this and stick with it for the full 6 weeks. Also, it seemed a little pricey, but actually the cost averages out to be a little over $4 per day. I knew that if I invested not only my time but also my money that I would stick with it.
My secondary reason was complete vanity! I mean, we all want to look good and feel confident right?!? My clothes were fitting too snug, and I just felt sluggish. Also, we planned a spring break family vacation to Florida for the end of March, and I couldn't fit into any of my shorts! Big problem! If I signed up for the February 11th round, I knew it would end in time for my vacation. Perfect! So I pulled the trigger and signed up.
What I didn't know is that they include a one week prep week to orient you to the program. So week 6 was actually last week during our vacation. I was a little nervous about that, but I am very happy to report that this is a completely sustainable lifestyle even while on vacation. I had a very guilt-free vacation and wore my shorts with confidence. Hallelujah!
My Results After 6-Weeks
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| February 11 - April 1 |
Are you curious about how much weight I lost? Notice I really didn't focus on that number. This program emphasizes FAT loss, not weight loss. This program super encourages you to NOT step on the scale. Muscle weighs more than fat. So as you are adding lean muscle and losing fat, the number on the scale may not budge much. I have to admit, that was the hardest part. And I realized how addicted I had become to a number on a scale. Having said all that, I was curious about my weight loss and weighed myself this morning.... 9.5 pounds lost.
What I love about FWTFL
Small group accountability - you will be placed into a small group on Facebook where you will post your macros and receive incredible motivation and encouragement from your personal coaches. The coaches are certified through the program and are very knowledgeable. The daily accountability was very helpful for me.
Intermittent Fasting - this program emphasizes a small eating window of 8 hours. Don't worry, you will EAT on this program. We fast for 16 hours (usually 8 pm through noon) and eat for 8 hours (usually noon to 8 pm). My eating window is usually 11 am to 7 pm as it fits better with my schedule. I actually love the extra time in the morning. If you love breakfast foods, then you can certainly eat them when you "break your fast" at noon.
The SCIENCE behind the program - this was huge for me because I'm a nerd like that! I really wanted to know why carb cycling and intermittent fasting works so well. This program will explain it all to you.
The Unseen Results
I agree the physical transformation is awesome and certainly motivation to keep going. But I want to share some results that are unseen, what the program calls "non-scale victories"!
No more brain fog! I can think clearly now the brain fog's gone. My recall and memory are better. I no longer rely on coffee to wake me up in the morning. It's like a thick cloud has been lifted. I have so much more energy! I actually look forward to working out. I know this is a result of better food choices (real food nutrition) with this program.
Better sleep! I have been getting 7 hours or more of sleep consistently since week 3 of this program. That is huge! I don't wake up as often and sleep soundly.
No more sugar cravings! I had a bad sweet tooth, always craving chocolate or candy. I couldn't drink coffee without dumping a bunch of sugary stuff in it. I can't tell you the last time I had a piece of chocolate. I just don't want it any more. Fruit is sweet enough, friends. And a good cup of black coffee totally rocks. But if you want to indulge in a treat now and then, this program will totally let you.
Ready to Sign up?
If you are looking to jump start your fat loss or just simply want to improve your overall health, then this program is for YOU! There are plenty of clients who focus solely on the nutrition aspects of the program and see fantastic results. I have joined the VIP Program as I still have some fat to lose, and I want to focus on getting stronger and more physically fit. After you've completed a 6-week program, you can sign up for VIP.
I love this program SO MUCH that I agreed to become an affiliate for the program. I can earn a referral fee if you sign up through the program link in this post. If you are inspired by this post or future posts, I would be so grateful if you signed up through my referral link. Thank you!
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