Working parents have it tough; you work all day long, deal with daycare drop-off and pickups, manage the household, prepare meals for the family, and make sure the little ones are always taken care of. It’s tough to find the time for yourself, because your life will always be busy.
So when a working mother manages to achieve 12 lbs of weight loss in 8 weeks, drop her body fat by 4.6%, and decrease her waist measurement by 2 inches, I’d say that’s pretty amazing.
It’s also commendable that this particular client managed to drop the weight while following a vegetarian diet. Not that weight loss is impossible for vegetarians , but I knew we had to get creative with cooking and finding her options for protein. So, how did she do it?
Sumi: So, what made you decide to get started with personal training and diet coaching?
Veggie Mommy: I have been trying to work out regularly and even did so, for a year or so and made progress. But I felt that for the amount of time, effort and money I am putting in results should be better. And that is when I started thinking about a personal trainer who can guide me through.
Also I’ve been reading online materials and books on nutrition etc, and every time a new (success) story comes up. So I decided it would be good to have a personal coach who is well qualified.
Sumi: What do you love most about strength training?
VM: EVERYTHING, during the training and the soreness that stays for days afterward. A bonus to losing weight, is strength training defines the body better (that does not happen if we just lose pounds doing cardio). Body definition, makes me feel clothes fit better.
Sumi: Did you find following the meal plan harder because you have to follow a vegetarian diet?
VM: Not at all, I have always loved vegetarian food. In fact during the diet coaching it was a revelation that vegetarian food can provide complete nutrition. Also you had provided me extensive veggie options.
Sumi: What was the biggest change or adjustment you had to make?
VM: Prepare myself for the great journey, and being consistent on food choices. It is tough if we eat out often especially in parties or travel.
Sumi: Do you have any tips for working moms in particular?
VM:I think working mom’s probably work the most, so we owe the best for us. Please plan your meals and keep it as a high priority.
Sumi: Any tips for the vegetarians?
VM: The food is still tasty and awesome, there is no loss in being a vegetarian to gain complete nutrition.
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