Why I think the Jamie Eason 12-week LiveFit trainer works

I've been meaning to write this blog for a while now.  I want to give a detailed and honest explanation why I think the Jamie Eason 12-week trainer from www.bodybuilding.com works (www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer.html).  If you don't know who Jamie Eason is, look her up.  I think her physique is amazing.

Do you want to lose weight but aren't sure where to start?  Have you been doing cardio [only] and aren't seeing the results you want?  Do you think you eat healthy?  Do you avoid the weight section of the gym b/c you don't know what to do in there?  Do you need someone else to design a program for you?  Do you need a detailed meal plan? 

I like this program b/c I feel like no matter if your goals are weight loss, weight gain, definition, tone, lean out, this program can help you get there. 

I have had female friends tell me all the time that they just don't know what to do in the weight room.  You probably just end up doing cardio session after cardio session and really aren't getting anywhere.  In case you were wondering, weight training promotes the burning of fat far better and quicker than cardio.  So what does this mean to you?  If you have some sort of goal you aren't reaching by doing whatever it is you are doing, it's probably time to try something else. 

I'm going to try to make my thoughts on this program as simple as possible with a list.  We all like lists.

1) The program is already designed for you.  All 90 days. 
2) It's free.
3) There are exercise descriptions through photos AND if you still don't get it.  Watch the video.  Dumby proof!  If you still don't understand an exercise, ask a gym worker.  They will NOT think you are dumb. 
4) If your gym doesn't have a certain machine, there are alternate exercises listed.
5) You don't like cardio?  Well, terrific there is NO cardio in the first 30 days.
6) You get bored with the same old routine.  Terrific again.  You only stick in a similar routine for two weeks at most before you move on and every day is different.
7) You have no clue what to eat.  Lucky you, the program has a detailed shopping list and meal plan.
8) You aren't creative with recipes.  Luck strikes again, there is a recipe section for the trainer.  (www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-recipes-main-page.html).  Once you get the hang of clean eating, you will find picking things out and meal planning to be so much easier.
9) I think this is a perfect beginner program for people who want to get fit.  After the program you will feel stronger and have the foundation to continue weight lifting, working out, and living healthy.  It doesn't mean that you have to continue doing the program over and over.  You can now probably start to try new things b/c of your new found strength.  But remember, this is just the beginning.  You can still get EVEN stronger!
10) You don't need a workout partner or personal trainer to do this!  Think of the website as your workout partner/trainer.  Due to my schedule, I workout by myself.  I don't dislike working out with others, but this is what fit with my life.  This is completely doable alone.  If you need support and motivation, I'll add you to my LiveFit facebook page where you will find ladies all throughout the program.  We share recipes, good days, bad days, soreness, you name it.  We can be your workout partners.  :)

If after all this, you do the trainer, and aren't satisfied with your results, my first question to you will be....

• Did you really follow the meal plan to a "T?"

My next question would be....

• Did you challenge yourself when you lifted?  

Meaning, how hard did you push yourself?  Was the weight you lifted easy or hard?  B/c it should be hard, or challenging rather, if you want to see results.  You should feel sore after each workout.  There are rest days built into each week for recovery.  

I get a lot of the same questions about the trainer.  Do I take the supplements?  Can I still do cardio in phase 1?  Did you really follow the meal plan?  If I get a lot of those same questions after I post this and there are people interested, then I'll write posts on those topics.

If you already workout and like your workout plan but have been wanting to change your diet, the meal plan and grocery list from the trainer are a great place to start.  I have been done with the trainer since April, but I continue with the meal plan on a daily basis and probably will forever.  

Why not start living a healthier life?  I promise you will not be disappointed.