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Fitness Plan Women: Phase 1

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Fitness Plan Women: Phase 1

Many of the fitness and diet plans on this website are for a little more of the advanced level so I thought it was time to bring it back to basics and design a multi-phase fitness plan for women (also let the men in your life know that there will be a similar article specifically for them very shortly).

Now if you haven’t had a chance yet make sure to sign up to the 5 day course to quick weight loss as it has the most important fundamentals of getting on the right track.

The first phase of the fitness plan for women is to lay out all the essentials you will need to succeed. In the next article (Fitness Plan Women: Phase 2) I will include the actual workout plan and following that I will include the diet plan.

This plan will be designed in a way to build up gradually so that you don’t place too much pressure on your body at once. If you’re in it to be the most fit you have ever been for a special occasion a few months down the line (i.e. bikini season, wedding, holiday vacation) or you just want to start fresh then this is just for you.

Ready for this? If you stay on track and follow me here you are guaranteed success and you have my full support, so why not right?

Fitness Plan Women Phase 1: Essentials

First thing I want you to do is take a photo of yourself in your favorite bikini. You can keep this completely private or you can keep it and send me your before/after photos in a few months. Now your heart should be in this for your health but I want to include a 3 big prizes for those who succeed the most (leave a comment below for your suggestions on the prizes), and don’t worry this isn’t like biggest loser style where your health is compromised in order to drop the most weight quickly.

Second thing you should do is try and find a friend who can join you in on this journey. Send them the link to this article and get them on board with you so you can motivate each other at the gym.

If you like you can set a little competition to see which person will lose the most inches off their waist after 16 weeks, and trust me on this one, if you follow this plan you will lose a pretty impressive layer of belly fat!

Third part of fulfilling the essentials is to get a training journal for this fitness plan. And just take two minutes and write down your objectives. Is it to lose 2 inches off your waist? Is it to tone up your arms and prevent them from jiggling, or is it to reduce the cellulite in your thighs? Be specific and try and not to focus everything on losing weight because you will most likely turn some of that fat into muscle and you should know by now that muscle weighs more than fat.

For those of you who want to order a workout log through the web here is a very cool one which I would recommend – Fitlosophy Fitbook

Fitness Plan Women Phase 1: In it to Win It

I’m not going to overwhelm you with anything else in this first phase. Read the next article (Fitness Plan Women: Phase 2) where I give you the first couple days of your workout routine for this week, but if you can get a good 30 minute brisk walk today then you are off to a great start. It should be fast enough to give you a light sweat. Maybe make that walk to the store so you can get the fitness journal to write in or just to get you through the forest so you can get some fresh unpolluted air.

Have any questions on this Phase 1? Remember to let me know what you think some good prizes would be for the winners by leaving a comment below…

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Comments

  • shahy

    really i love ur article and this whole plan.. am so excited to start
    thank u so much sam .. really amazing ideas

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com/ Sam

      Hi Shahy, thanks for the comment, great to hear! Hopefully you can share it with your friends so we can get lots of feedback and momentum going with this plan.

  • shahy

    really i love ur article and this whole plan.. am so excited to start
    thank u so much sam .. really amazing ideas

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com Sam

      Hi Shahy, thanks for the comment, great to hear! Hopefully you can share it with your friends so we can get lots of feedback and momentum going with this plan.

  • Liz

    Already walked my 1 mile-and-a-bit today at lunch (in under 30 minutes), so I’m good to go!

  • Liz

    Already walked my 1 mile-and-a-bit today at lunch (in under 30 minutes), so I’m good to go!

  • Jessica

    I’m trying to be patient with myself and focus on long term health & weight loss so this will be very helpful. It sounds awesome! Thanks for doing it! Suggested prize: gift cards!

  • Jessica

    I’m trying to be patient with myself and focus on long term health & weight loss so this will be very helpful. It sounds awesome! Thanks for doing it! Suggested prize: gift cards!

  • Corinne

    I’m going to try this as well and get my boyfriend involved. :) Got a high school field trip soon (senior field trip) to the water park and prom!

  • Corinne

    I’m going to try this as well and get my boyfriend involved. :) Got a high school field trip soon (senior field trip) to the water park and prom!

  • http://theblackorean2009.wordpress.com/ Nancy Marie

    I am so excited Sam! I follow you on Facebook and love the articles you send…this one comes in just in time…I was ready to throw in the towel with this weight of mine but will give it one more shot. Last year my night schedule was screwing me up and this year living in South Korea makes it a bit difficult cause I don’t always know how many calories are in what I am eating. So, I am cooking more and ready to start this plan.
    P.S. I can’t think of any prizes at the moment (well, unless you can guarantee me a hot new guy to go with my hot new body) but will write again when I do. Wishing you many blessings!!!

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com/ Sam

      Great to see so many women coming on board! Nancy, glad to have your feedback and I bet once you get all toned up you’re going to have guys all over you! I like this energy everyone!

  • http://theblackorean2009.wordpress.com Nancy Marie

    I am so excited Sam! I follow you on Facebook and love the articles you send…this one comes in just in time…I was ready to throw in the towel with this weight of mine but will give it one more shot. Last year my night schedule was screwing me up and this year living in South Korea makes it a bit difficult cause I don’t always know how many calories are in what I am eating. So, I am cooking more and ready to start this plan.
    P.S. I can’t think of any prizes at the moment (well, unless you can guarantee me a hot new guy to go with my hot new body) but will write again when I do. Wishing you many blessings!!!

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com Sam

      Great to see so many women coming on board! Nancy, glad to have your feedback and I bet once you get all toned up you’re going to have guys all over you! I like this energy everyone!

  • lisa

    I am excited to start this plan. I have been in a funk for the last couple months and the spring weather is starting to bring back my ambition! This will be a great start!

  • lisa

    I am excited to start this plan. I have been in a funk for the last couple months and the spring weather is starting to bring back my ambition! This will be a great start!

  • Sharon

    I am super excited about this article and this weight loss program! I started working out Monday and it seems that I am feeling a difference in my stamina. Good luck to all and the ultimate prize is a healthier life and successful weight loss!!! Looking for someone doing the program to maybe be a motivational online workout buddy!!

  • Sharon

    I am super excited about this article and this weight loss program! I started working out Monday and it seems that I am feeling a difference in my stamina. Good luck to all and the ultimate prize is a healthier life and successful weight loss!!! Looking for someone doing the program to maybe be a motivational online workout buddy!!

  • Cindy

    I’m like Nancy. Sometimes, I feel like just throwing in the towel and eating and doing what I want because, despite the fact that I lost 30 pounds 2 years ago, I’ve put 20 back on in the last year, and I can’t get a bit of it to come back off. So, I’m very excited to start this program.

    I think that fitness related items or equipment would make great gifts.

    Thanks for all you are doing for us, Sam!

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com/ Sam

      Welcome Lisa, Sharon and Cindy, glad to have you on board and thanks for positive encouragement. Even though this website takes up a lot of my time it’s great to have feedback like this, helping women conquer their fitness plans is one of the most rewarding things to me. Please do me a favour and send the link to your friends, it’ll really help me grow this site and hopefully it’ll help you learn from each other as well!

  • Cindy

    I’m like Nancy. Sometimes, I feel like just throwing in the towel and eating and doing what I want because, despite the fact that I lost 30 pounds 2 years ago, I’ve put 20 back on in the last year, and I can’t get a bit of it to come back off. So, I’m very excited to start this program.

    I think that fitness related items or equipment would make great gifts.

    Thanks for all you are doing for us, Sam!

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com Sam

      Welcome Lisa, Sharon and Cindy, glad to have you on board and thanks for positive encouragement. Even though this website takes up a lot of my time it’s great to have feedback like this, helping women conquer their fitness plans is one of the most rewarding things to me. Please do me a favour and send the link to your friends, it’ll really help me grow this site and hopefully it’ll help you learn from each other as well!

  • http://theblackorean2009.wordpress.com/ Nancy Marie

    Sharon, we could be motivational buddies. I am far from any of my friends who want to lose weight but we encourage each other via email and it is definitely a help. And, Cindy…we can do it this time around :) WTG ladies!!!

  • http://theblackorean2009.wordpress.com Nancy Marie

    Sharon, we could be motivational buddies. I am far from any of my friends who want to lose weight but we encourage each other via email and it is definitely a help. And, Cindy…we can do it this time around :) WTG ladies!!!

  • Sharon

    Nancy I am all for that!! I really am I went to the gym yesterday and the workout was insane!! I left the gym with a smile because I had a great workout. The trainer in the gym was even noticing how I was so focused in my workout plan. Sam I used the workout for the arms and it was great, I even added a few more things in there but thanks so much. Nancy how are things for you?

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com/ Sam

      This is great Nancy and Sharon…we’re definitely going to get somewhere very good with this. Remember to take your before pictures, I’d love to have them to motivate others in the future!

  • Sharon

    Nancy I am all for that!! I really am I went to the gym yesterday and the workout was insane!! I left the gym with a smile because I had a great workout. The trainer in the gym was even noticing how I was so focused in my workout plan. Sam I used the workout for the arms and it was great, I even added a few more things in there but thanks so much. Nancy how are things for you?

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com Sam

      This is great Nancy and Sharon…we’re definitely going to get somewhere very good with this. Remember to take your before pictures, I’d love to have them to motivate others in the future!

  • http://theblackorean2009.wordpress.com/ Nancy Marie

    YEAAA Sharon!!! Keep pushing and you will reach your goal. I actually walked a lot today…I really don’t know how much. But it was more than three miles today. My gym here is not open on Saturdays and Sundays but I will start the plan officially on Monday. I am feeling very hopeful and trying to do what I can to move around more :)

  • http://theblackorean2009.wordpress.com Nancy Marie

    YEAAA Sharon!!! Keep pushing and you will reach your goal. I actually walked a lot today…I really don’t know how much. But it was more than three miles today. My gym here is not open on Saturdays and Sundays but I will start the plan officially on Monday. I am feeling very hopeful and trying to do what I can to move around more :)

  • Dalene

    I officially started TODAY :-) i’m not to concerned about the exercises, it’s eating the correct food that’s a problem for me. I’m a mom of 4 and have a habit of skipping meals, especially breakfast and sometimes lunch (just not hungry). Any ideas on a “beginner” 6 meal plan. I just can’t see myself eating oats at 6 in the morning.

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com/ Sam

      Hi Dalene, you bet the diet plan is coming very soon so please stay tuned. One thing that sticks out is that you are probably eating late at night and hence why you don’t have an apetite in the morning. Try changing that and see how your body responds, breakfast is extremely important to weight & fat loss!

  • Dalene

    I officially started TODAY :-) i’m not to concerned about the exercises, it’s eating the correct food that’s a problem for me. I’m a mom of 4 and have a habit of skipping meals, especially breakfast and sometimes lunch (just not hungry). Any ideas on a “beginner” 6 meal plan. I just can’t see myself eating oats at 6 in the morning.

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com Sam

      Hi Dalene, you bet the diet plan is coming very soon so please stay tuned. One thing that sticks out is that you are probably eating late at night and hence why you don’t have an apetite in the morning. Try changing that and see how your body responds, breakfast is extremely important to weight & fat loss!

  • Sharon

    Nancy have a great workout today! thanks for keeping me motivated! Today I take my before picture(dreading it and at the same time ready to tell it goodbye) want to try and find you on facebook if possible!

  • Sharon

    Nancy have a great workout today! thanks for keeping me motivated! Today I take my before picture(dreading it and at the same time ready to tell it goodbye) want to try and find you on facebook if possible!

  • Nancy Marie

    Hey Sharon! How are your workout days going? I have taken a FB break so you won’t be able to find my account until next month…lol but i check my email all day every day…faithnmb83@aol.com
    I took the DREADED before picture and did the phase 1 workout…my body is killing me but I know that is a good thing. I had somewhat of a stressful day yesterday and happy to report there was not emotional eating…I went to dance aerobics instead :D

  • Nancy Marie

    Hey Sharon! How are your workout days going? I have taken a FB break so you won’t be able to find my account until next month…lol but i check my email all day every day…faithnmb83@aol.com
    I took the DREADED before picture and did the phase 1 workout…my body is killing me but I know that is a good thing. I had somewhat of a stressful day yesterday and happy to report there was not emotional eating…I went to dance aerobics instead :D

  • Antoinette Parker

    Ladies (Nancy, Sharon and Dalene)–

    I officially started the program yesterday which meant I had to retrieve all those emails I’d been getting for the 5 day weight loss plan and actually read them. Per the plan, I have changed my morning breakfast to something lighter and substituted green tea for my coffee jones in the morning; so far I am feeling better but I truly miss the caffeine rush especially since my first cup of coffee is a triple expresso in the morning. Anyway, I am willing to make a new start and each of your emails gives me courage. Tomorrow, I’ll begin 1hour of cardio for at least a week and slowly but surely workup to the workout and fitness routines published on the site. Thanks ladies and thanks Sam–

  • Antoinette Parker

    Ladies (Nancy, Sharon and Dalene)–

    I officially started the program yesterday which meant I had to retrieve all those emails I’d been getting for the 5 day weight loss plan and actually read them. Per the plan, I have changed my morning breakfast to something lighter and substituted green tea for my coffee jones in the morning; so far I am feeling better but I truly miss the caffeine rush especially since my first cup of coffee is a triple expresso in the morning. Anyway, I am willing to make a new start and each of your emails gives me courage. Tomorrow, I’ll begin 1hour of cardio for at least a week and slowly but surely workup to the workout and fitness routines published on the site. Thanks ladies and thanks Sam–

  • http://theblackorean2009.wordpress.com/ Nancy Marie

    Antoinette, sorry for the late reply. It sounds like you are on the right track! I will definitely be cheering you on as you go through your weight loss journey…YOU CAN DO IT :D

  • http://theblackorean2009.wordpress.com Nancy Marie

    Antoinette, sorry for the late reply. It sounds like you are on the right track! I will definitely be cheering you on as you go through your weight loss journey…YOU CAN DO IT :D

  • Ana

    Just one question,would you recommend to do the plan every day from monday to thursay), friday I do something different like swimming/yoga and weekends I rest. thank you

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com/ Sam

      Hi Ana, please continue to read the following phases of the plan – I have given you all 7 days in the week for what to follow. You can definitely do yoga on your rest days though.

  • Ana

    Just one question,would you recommend to do the plan every day from monday to thursay), friday I do something different like swimming/yoga and weekends I rest. thank you

    • http://weightlossandtraining.com Sam

      Hi Ana, please continue to read the following phases of the plan – I have given you all 7 days in the week for what to follow. You can definitely do yoga on your rest days though.

  • cheryl

    I have a weider 9635 gym in my basement. Can I just do 3 circuits of that after your cardio warmup?

  • cheryl

    I have a weider 9635 gym in my basement. Can I just do 3 circuits of that after your cardio warmup?

  • mimi

    I just started this on Monday =) I have a question though…is it ok if I do 30 minutes of cardio after the workout? And I also like to get in the sauna for about 15 minutes. Should I get in before of after the workout?

  • http://weightlossandtraining.com Sam

    Sure 30 minutes of cardio is ok after your workout, but just make sure you have rest days to allow your muscles to recover. Saunas are ok after your workout, just remember that your water intake will be really important if you are doing a lot of sweating, your muscles need water to recover and grow.

  • Amber

    A shopping spree with makeover would be great!

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