After ATP Personal Training:
JC was obsessed with her weight and was only eating 800 calories a day. She showed me the meal plan prepared by her nutritionist and the strategy was protein restriction and there were some key nutrients. But if you look at her, she’s like five foot four, 12 weeks postpartum and low in iron.
My approach was to reverse this approach by increasing her calorie intake and focusing on her health.
She’d already lost 13 kg on her own using extreme methods, like crazy cardio, diet pills, but I was doing the opposite and you could tell she was confused at first, but she never questioned my ability.
In terms of her D.N.A. (Daily Routine, Nutrition, Activity) plan, my main consideration was her being a full-time mum. She’s always sleep-deprived from nursing and changing diapers. So we were just making small changes. In terms of nutrition, I also encouraged her to include food that she enjoys.
The primary focus was on macronutrients to provide energy, moderate protein and fat with some carbs and then, micronutrients for health.
The most rewarding moment was that JC was eating 1,500 calories at one point and still keeping the weight off. In terms of training, we worked on posture, pelvis, knee stability and core strength.
She reached 46.8kg and her confidence as a mother is growing. It’s really rewarding to see that she started to take control of her own lives. She used to be sleep-deprived and always saying that she had no time to do anything and as well now she’s building her own business in luxury watches.
Since starting with ATP, I have lost a total of 7kg and 10 cm around my waist. I’m much fitter than I was pre-pregnancy. I feel physically re-oriented to myself.
My confidence as a woman is growing inside out. It is motivating and affirming knowing that I can accomplish my fitness goals while being a mother. I feel empowered. I want to be a good example to my family and to other new mothers.
Besides performance at the gym, we focus on working on my stamina outside the gym. With my knee injury, she gave me easy activities such as walking and progressing to incline treadmill. She gave me exercises to stretch at home. At the gym, we focus on building strength.
Anita’s attention to details and knowledge to select appropriate exercises for me made me feel much more comfortable with my knee. In addition, I feel better from my back pain which was way outside my expectations.
Outside of the gym, I am now building my own business with my passion in collectable watches.
I would recommend anyone who wants to embark on their fitness journey to come to ATP!
My best investment ever.
*Results will vary from individual to individual
**Results are based on each client’s circumstances.
