How to stay fit when you just don’t have time

by Stephen Holt, CSCS — ACE Personal Trainer of the Year

Over my years working in fitness and nutrition I’ve worked with A LOT of clients – 90% of them women.

I’ve had to really navigate what hold them back.

I’ve talked to hundreds of women about their struggles with weight.

I know about the fear of failing again, the fear of starting over, and the fear of falling off the wagon.

I know about the cravings and lack of knowledge of how/what to eat to get a lean body that’s actually sustainable.

I’ve watched them spend endless hours on treadmills, working with other trainers, and exercising with little to no return on their time and energy investment.

And I’ve seen them give up time and time again.

After coaching hundreds of women and learning about their biggest areas of struggle, several things stand out as major issues that cause setbacks or failures, but what the overlying issue boils down to is TIME.

They just don’t have time.

I’ve been able to help these same women who once felt endlessly trapped in a vicious cycle by time transform their bodies using methods they can rely on forever.

Here’s what to do:

  • Learn how simple nutrition really is.
    You don’t need supplements, shakes, pills, or anything aside from food.

    You don’t have to eliminate carbs or eat only chicken and lettuce.Foods that promote fat loss taste AMAZING and take very little time to prepare.

    You can also go out to eat frequently and lose weight. It’s just a matter of knowing what to order!

  • Exercise for maximum efficiency.
    You need the most bang for your buck because of the time crunch. You need to train your entire body, get in and out of the gym quickly, and get on with your life.

    The easiest way to do this is with the workouts we provide here at 29Again Custom Fitness.

  • Mindset.
    Everything starts with believing that your goals are possible to achieve and making up your mind that you’re doing this thing NO MATTER WHAT.

    That you’ll strive to be better by just 1% every day.Accept that there will be setbacks, but there is no giving up. There is no failure this time.

    This is so much easier when you realize you don’t have to dedicate every waking moment and thought to your weight loss!

  • Stop trying to be perfect.
    I would go CRAZY if I had to be perfect all the time with my fitness and nutrition, even as a pro!

    I love sweets (esp. Salted Caramels) and bacon cheeseburgers (with quac, of course), but I have parameters that are effortless to follow.

    It’s called the 80/20 rule.

    80% of the time, I stay on track, 20% of the time I’m flexible with my choices. It takes practice, but it’s quite simple and easy to get the hang of.

If all this sounds great to you, you may still be wondering where in the world to start. Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered!

So, let me know how I can help!

Click to lock in your discount for my Lean Lifestyle Coaching Program now.

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Stephen Holt, CSCS

Stephen Holt, CSCS

Timonium personal trainer and nutrition coach

Stephen Holt, CSCS and PN1 coach, has spent over 40 years helping women over 50 build strength and move better. He earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Duke and runs 29 Again Custom Fitness in Timonium, MD. ACE named him Personal Trainer of the Year, and he has been a finalist 12 times with IDEA, NSCA, and PFP. NBC, Prevention, HuffPost, Women’s Health, Shape, and more have featured his fitness advice.

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