Her body fat went down 2.97%! Her change in fat mass went down 7.43lbs! Increasing 1.73lbs change in lean mass!
Ellyn noticed her weight rapidly increasing within the past several months. She was feeling miserable while having horrible insomnia. Feeling off balance, struggling to barely function with her daily activities due to her health not being in a good place. Ellyn is currently taking several different medications for chronic migraines, diabetes two, PCOS, Meniere’s disease. It affected her by experiencing dizziness, not being able to stand for a long time causing her to feel imbalanced, and losing some hearing in her right ear. For a while, Ellyn felt like she needed a major change in her life. A big push, a new jump start. She asked herself “what can I do to get myself to the next level?”. Ellyn says “I was not living, it felt as if I was living a half-life. I felt like I was surviving. Now I know I want to have a full, healthy, and happy life.” Ellyn has goals for where she wants to be in her life and career. She constantly reminds herself that she is here to better herself and her quality of life. After her first week at Live In Fitness Ellyn has created the perfect program here at the retreat and is eager to keep accomplishing her fitness goals!
- How did you come about Live-in-Fitness and first meet Eric ? I did my research on Live In Fitness and loved all elements of the program. How it’s customized for the individual. I first met Eric at the retreat.
- Where are you from? Cranford, New Jersey.
- What is your career? Digital marketing.
- When did you notice a weight pattern or change if it applies? I noticed a weight pattern change within the last several months after getting back all my blood test results. That’s when I knew a change had to happen to better my healthy lifestyle.
- How did it make you feel/or affect your lifestyle? It affected my job. Not being able to work full time.
- What did you expect when coming here to LIFE? then & now? I read reviews before speaking with Sarah. I had a good feeling after speaking to her about the program. You can tell that every single person working here truly wants to be here and it helps to see that it’s not just a job but more like a lifestyle encouraging everyone who is here!
- How do you feel about your progress so far this time? It was so difficult to get started because of my dizziness that I didn’t think I was getting results. As soon as I got switched to the athletic program doing two personal training sessions a day plus adding protein shakes, I started to feel much better!
- What so far about the program has worked for you? I love doing the life coaching sessions with Eric. He really gets in your details and learns so much about you that he is able to give you an extra leg up based on that time you spend together by being able to formulate the perfect plan!
- What is your opinion on Eric’s philosophies and approach to fitness and coaching? I have never heard anyone speak about these topics before which is astonishing to me! He is importing all this wisdom, not just him but others in the program as well with the different lectures.
- What do you look for in a Coach? Someone who will encourage and challenge me. Having the coaches and staff hold me accountable for my goals. That’s important to me! I need to be held accountable. This is something that I have not seen within other programs I have attended. The aftercare program is huge to keep, maintain and continue my journey.
- How has the Program enriched your life?- strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes? From the first week to now. Just my results speak for themselves. I saw major results I have never seen in programs like these before.
- What did you enjoy about the program? The learning process has been huge! Taking away little things like the exhalations, understanding about macronutrients and how our body is fuel. The difference between lean mass vs body fat and how losing and gaining helps in different ways. I never learned any of these points in any camps I’ve been to before by understanding those little details that go into it, that’s the huge piece of it.
- am? classes? lectures? staff? clients? me? Love how Eric goes over our testing results as a group allowing us to benefit from others questions and comparences.
- Favorite Class? Love how I am getting one on one time to create and customize my own plan and turn that corner. I don’t think I would have gone so far the first week without it. I can feel the changes happening!
- What have been your favorite chef dishes? The food is unreal! Best food I have had in any fitness program I have attended.
- What advice would you give others contemplating attending the program? It all depends on the person and what their needs are. If somebody is here to relax this is not the program for them. If they are here to truly make a difference in your life come here! You get expertise in a lot of different areas challenging you to do better.
- What advice would you give to others? Quote? Statement? Motivation
Ellyn lives by her grandfather’s wise words – when you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Get into that Halloween Sexy Costume
We are now 1 week away from our favorite dress-up holiday, Halloween! Challenge yourself and your body to see results that will turn some heads at this years Halloween party. We only have a few weeks left to make this happen so here we go!! Let’s get fitter faster. If we missed Halloween let’s dress up in a sexy Santa or Mrs. Clause outfit!
Here are a few tips and WEEK 1 WORKOUT PLAN:
- Take longer walks! Try to find more reasons to keep your body moving. Walk to the store and back, even if it’s a bit of a walk, that’s why this is a challenge!
- Keep up with the 1500 calories a day! This is the best way to cut some inches off and have quick results.
- EAT HEALTHY! Veggies, Fruit, Macronutrients Protein, Carbs, and Fat, in small portions and 4-6 times a day. The best thing is to go to FitClubtv and pick a weight loss or muscle building meal plan and follow it. You can swap any meal for another, depending on your preference. You can find the recipes by clicking on the picture.
- Follow our workout plan! Check out our FitClubTv website for all workout videos you’ll need to accomplish that sexy kitty look you’ve been dreaming of.
Day 1
[HEADER] Core and cardio mix workout
- Stretch and warm up 5 Min. (can be swapped out with a stretching video)
- Cardio – Cardio of choice 1 hour (Cardio can always be swapped out with your workout videos)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Plank 1 minute (regular or on knees, depending on your exercise level)
1 minute *(NEED DIFFERENT EXERCISE? NOT FOUND ON FITCLUB) plank post up regular or on knees (depending on your exercise level)
- Crunches 1 minute
Side Lying Leg Lifts 1 minute (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions)
[DESCRIPTION]
– Lying on your side on a mat, have one arm bent and resting underneath your head. Your other arm should be in front of your body palm facing down on the mat. Legs should both be straight, with your bottom leg touching the mat, and your top leg about 1 foot above the bottom leg.
– Once in this position, bring your bottom leg up off the mat to meet your top leg.
– Hold for 2 seconds and return both legs together to the mat to complete one rep. - Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Plank 1 minute (regular or on knees, depending on your exercise level)
1 minute *(NEED DIFFERENT EXERCISE? NOT FOUND ON FITCLUB) plank post up regular or on knees (depending on your exercise level)
- Crunches 1 minute
29.Side Lying Leg Lifts 1 minute (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions)
[DESCRIPTION]
– Lying on your side on a mat, have one arm bent and resting underneath your head. Your other arm should be in front of your body palm facing down on the mat. Legs should both be straight, with your bottom leg touching the mat, and your top leg about 1 foot above the bottom leg.
– Once in this position, bring your bottom leg up off the mat to meet your top leg.
– Hold for 2 seconds and return both legs together to the mat to complete one rep. - Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Plank 1 minute (regular or on knees, depending on your exercise level)
1 minute *(NEED DIFFERENT EXERCISE? NOT FOUND ON FITCLUB) plank post up regular or on knees (depending on your exercise level)
- Crunches 1 minute
42.Side Lying Leg Lifts 1 minute (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions)
[DESCRIPTION]
– Lying on your side on a mat, have one arm bent and resting underneath your head. Your other arm should be in front of your body palm facing down on the mat. Legs should both be straight, with your bottom leg touching the mat, and your top leg about 1 foot above the bottom leg.
– Once in this position, bring your bottom leg up off the mat to meet your top leg.
– Hold for 2 seconds and return both legs together to the mat to complete one rep. - Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Plank 1 minute (regular or on knees, depending on your exercise level)
1 minute *(NEED DIFFERENT EXERCISE? NOT FOUND ON FITCLUB) plank post up regular or on knees (depending on your exercise level)
- Crunches 1 minute
55.Side Lying Leg Lifts 1 minute (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions)
[DESCRIPTION]
– Lying on your side on a mat, have one arm bent and resting underneath your head. Your other arm should be in front of your body palm facing down on the mat. Legs should both be straight, with your bottom leg touching the mat, and your top leg about 1 foot above the bottom leg.
– Once in this position, bring your bottom leg up off the mat to meet your top leg.
– Hold for 2 seconds and return both legs together to the mat to complete one rep. - Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
- Running Treadmill or Jogging-Treadmill or Walking, 3.5 mph, level, brisk, firm surface, walking for exercise 1 minute (depending on your exercise level)
- Walking 1 minute
Day 2
[HEADER] Strength and Sculpting – Full body strength blast (Strength training can always be swapped with a sculpting video or circuit with weights video or band video)
- Stretch and warm up 5 Min. (can be swapped out with a stretching video)
- Cardio – Cardio of choice 1 hour (Cardio can always be swapped out with your workout videos)
- Chest-Push-Up Wide 1 set of 15 reps on knees or regular depending on your individual level ( not all have to be done at once)
- Shoulder-Front Dumbbell Raise 1 set of 30 reps (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions)
- Shoulders-Dumbbell Shoulder Press 1 set of 30 reps (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions)
- Chest-Push-Up Wide 1 set of 15 reps on knees or regular depending on your individual level ( not all have to be done at once )
- Triceps-Bench Dips or Chair 1 set of 30 reps ( be careful that the chair is stable)
- Bicep-Wide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl 1 set of 30 reps (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
- Leg Curl 1 set of 30 reps (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
[DESCRIPTION]
– Facing bench, stand between bench and lever pads. Lie prone on bench with knees just beyond edge of bench and lower legs under lever pads. Grasp handles.
– Raise lever pad to back of thighs by flexing knees. Lower lever pads until knees are straight.
– Repeat.
- Chest-Push-Up Wide 1 set of 15 reps on knees or regular depending on your individual level ( not all have to be done at once )
- Leg Extensions 1 set of 30 reps (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
- Legs-Bodyweight Squat 1 set of 30 reps (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions ) if beginner u can hold on to a chair
- Chest-Push-Up Wide 1 set of 15 reps on knees or regular depending on your individual level ( not all have to be done at once )
- Triceps Dumbbell One-Arm Triceps Extension 1 set of 30 reps on each side (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
- Russian Twist 1 set of 30 reps (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
- Cross-Body Crunch 1 set of 30 reps (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
Day 3
[HEADER] Chest, biceps and triceps workout
- Stretch and warm up 5 Min. (can be swapped out with a stretching video)
- Cardio – Elliptical trainer, moderate effort – 45 minutes (Cardio can always be swapped out with your workout videos)
- Chest-Incline Dumbbell Press 3 sets of 15 (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
- Chest-Machine Bench Press 3 sets of 15 (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
- Biceps-Machine Bicep Curl 3 sets of 15 (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
- Biceps-Hammer Curls press 3 sets of 15 (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
7, Tricep push down 3 sets of 15 (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last repetitions )
[DESCRIPTION]
– Attach a straight or angled bar to a high pulley and grab with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at shoulder width.
– Standing upright with the torso straight and a very small inclination forward, bring the upper arms close to your body and perpendicular to the floor. The forearms should be pointing up towards the pulley as they hold the bar. This is your starting position.
– Using the triceps, bring the bar down until it touches the front of your thighs and the arms are fully extended perpendicular to the floor. The upper arms should always remain stationary next to your torso and only the forearms should move. Exhale as you perform this movement.
– After a second hold at the contracted position, bring the bar slowly up to the starting point. Breathe in as you perform this step.
– Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
- Tricep kickbacks press 3 sets of 15 (use appropriate weight so you struggle on last .repetitions )
[DESCRIPTION]
Set up for the tricep kickback by grabbing a flat bench and sitting a dumbbell on the left hand side at one end.
Position yourself on the left side of the bench with your right knee and right hand resting on the bench.
Using a neutral grip, pick up the dumbbell with your left hand. Keep your back straight and look forward.
Tuck your left upper arm close to your torso and bend at the elbow, forming a 90 degree angle with your upper arm and forearm. This is the starting position.
Moving only at the elbow, raise the dumbbell behind you until your arm is fully extended.
Pause, and then lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
Repeat this movement for desired reps and then repeat using your right arm.
Follow this workout each day