Lisa is a busy mum with three children and wife to an even busier man (hi Craig!). Lisa has trained regularly (except when pregnant) since May 2001. She attends Studio Glo for 1x 60 minute session per week.

Kylie Pogson

I have chosen to share Lisa's story with you this month as she is truly an inspiration. She is the type of client who any personal trainer would love to work with. Lisa listens to information, absorbs it then puts it into action! She never has an excuse for not putting in her best effort. Even when her husband is away on a business trip she diligently exercises, not using it as an opportunity to have some time off.

When I first met Lisa in 2001 her second child was 14 months old. She had been finding getting back into shape after the latest pregnancy quite difficult and had tried many of the popular weight loss methods that everyone has - low fat eating, calorie counting etc. Lisa worked two nights a week so her activity was limited to walking and netball once a week. A little disillusioned and frustrated; Lisa joined the gym at which I was working back then and that is where all our fun began!

When we started training Lisa was a size 12, which doesn't sound too bad, but for someone who is 160cm tall Lisa really should have been a size 8 - 10. She had some niggling back issues which can become aggravated by playing netball and she generally felt lethargic, unfit and flabby.

As Lisa had never done any resistance training: she had low muscle mass, high body fat, which was difficult to budge. I encouraged Lisa to do weight training at least twice a week, which she did diligently. Even if she could only see me once a week she would always find time to do a workout by herself. Regarding diet - I taught her that she didn’t need to be afraid of fats and proteins… especially since these were important for muscle maintenance and repair, and therefore weight loss. Lisa soon started to notice her body shape changing; back problems subsiding and mood elevating.

Today, 14 months after the birth of her third child, Lisa is in the best shape of her life, with a figure most 20 year olds would envy! All up she has lost 69cm, including 13cm from her waist, 12cm from her hips and 12.5cm off each leg. Lisa is a little ball of muscle and she looks and feels amasing!

Lisa loves food and beer but she is sensible. She has a busy social life and enjoys cooking and entertaining at home. She never deprives herself of anything so if she wants to eat something she has a small piece and is always consistent with her training. If she eats something naughty she makes sure she does a harder workout the next day or runs up and down the netball court as hard as she can.

The reason Lisa has been successful in achieving the body she has now is that she understands that commitment and consistency are essential. Lisa is also one of the most organised people I have ever met. She is often out all day with the kids so will take the time to pack her food for the day, even filling up the esky with supplies if need be! And if she is in a restaurant she always makes a smart meal choice. I’m sure the satisfaction gained from her achievements is enough to keep Lisa motivated until she’s 70! Congratulations Lisa. She is a fine example of someone who does not have heaps of spare time but does the best with what she has. And it works!

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