business & jiu-jitsu with @jamessmithpt thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽
This is the life!! 😎🏔️☀️🧘🏻♀️ . #fairmonthotspringsresort #fairmonthotsprings #britishcolumbia #canada #relax #recharge #rejuvenate #bikini #almost60 #stayfit #livelifetothefullest #enjoy #fitover50 #jsa #jsachallenge #jamessmithacademymember #jamessmithacademy
5st down since I started my weight loss journey 🥳 It didn’t really click until I started @jamessmithacademy and then stuff happened. It’s taken 2.5 years to get to this point but slow and steady wins the race! Despite this loss, diabetes still got me and it’s been nuts trying to get my head around it all, so my progress has been slow for the last few months. My consultant has said 1 more stone and I stand a really good chance of putting it into remission! My genetics meant I would’ve got it anyway so as long as I keep eating well and look after my body I’ll keep well 💚 So I’m now super focused for this last little push 🥳 I’ll be keeping myself accountable here! #weightloss #weightlossjourney #jamessmithacademy #fitnessmotivation #fitness #fitnesslife #fitmum #loveyourself #loveyourbody #diabetes #diabeteslife
Tuesday morning grind on @jamessmithacademy! 💪 That was a very sweaty one today I must say. Felt the burn on many occasions and was knackered after, and smiling too at the win. 😊 A couple new TikTok’s will be out for your faces this evening, so be sure to check out ProjectJosh97 on the app! 🎥 #jamessmithacademy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #homeworkout
Gona be hitting that 12hour productivity with @neutonic #productive #neutonic #jamessmithacademy
Week one highlights 🙌🏼 ⚖️ I've lost 4lb. I am absolutely over the moon. I know first weeks are usually all about water or whatever but I don't give a s#!t a loss is a loss. Go me! 📏 I've had mad losses off my overall body. cms off every point of measure including 8cm off my waist! That is insane 🤯 🚶🏼♀️I've been out and remembered that I love waking! 💪🏼 The gym hasn't been as horrendous as I had pictured it being. First day back selfie in I'll fitting t-shirt to prove 🙈 🍑 Food prep and planning has saved me and helped me remain in target even when having wine and snacks. A reduction in weight means a slight reduction in cals. Goodbye 1903 hello 1882 👌🏼 Bring on week 2 🙌🏼 #fitness #fitnessmotivation #healthylifestyle #healthybodyhealthymind #smallwins #smallwinsmatter #lifestylechange #mumlife #mumlifeuk #40something #midsizefitness #40somethingandfabulous #homeworkout #eatbetternotless #eatwell #eatwellbewell #midsize #sheffieldissuper #10ksteps #JSA #jamessmithacademy #NSV
Week 1: Showed up! . . . I managed to achieve the golden triangle!! ✅70k steps over the week ✅ Remained within my calories every day ✅ Made to it the gym TWICE! Ok, so I'm actually aiming for three times to the gym but I struggled to even get my steps in for the 3 days following my first visit 😂 Following the @jamessmithpt programme, I totalise weekly cals and steps. This then allows for me to 'bank' unused cals for those days where you have unplanned or planned splurges. Yesterday we had food and drinks with my sister and I was able to drink my wine and eat some choc absolutely guilt free and I still have surplus cals this week. I've got my steps in every day - I've stepped around 80k steps this week so we'll chuffed! I've followed a programme as the gym that I've followed before. It's squat and lunging heavy so my ass and thighs are killing 😂 however, the Ibiza bod is not going to appear by magic! Was chuffed with my own effort yesterday so treated myself to new trainers and a gym outfit ❤️ . . #fitness #fitnessmotivation #healthylifestyle #healthybodyhealthymind #smallwins #lifestylechange #mumlife #mumlifeuk #40something #midsizefitness #40somethingandfabulous #homeworkout #eatbetternotless #eatwell #eatwellbewell #midsize #sheffieldissuper #10ksteps #JSA #jamessmithacademy #NSV
This morning’s set up consisted of lounging in bed, eating toast & some fruit and watching the elite London Marathon races. It’s kind of made me miss running. #jamessmithacademymember #jamessmithacademy #jamessmithacademychallenge #getfit #weightloss #weightlossjourney #running #runner
So it’s been a while. 👀 Here’s me melting in the gym. I haven’t run since the Great North Run 2022. I haven’t really looked after myself diet and exercise wise since 2020. But now it changes…I took the second lot of photos this morning as part of an online challenge I’ve joined (@jamessmithacademy) and yeah…I’ve got a ways to go but I’m determined to do it. So keep me accountable, yeah? #jamessmithacademymember #jamessmithacademy #jamessmithacademychallenge #weightlossjourney #gym #gymlife
Day 2 of the JSA 12 week programme and just bagged my fastest 5k 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ #5k #5kpb #pb #jsa #jsachallenge #jamessmithacademy
Strength test for the start of the @jamessmithacademy challenge. A back squat that gave me the ick - 160kg lifted, which is 10kg added from January. Annoyingly the safety rack was one too high and I hit it, however before posting I double and triple checked that I hit parallel so I’m 63% happy with it. Pull up with an added 30kg on top of body weight. Bench press stuck at 120kg, wasn’t filmed as I thought I was going to get a heavier lift. Deadlift stuck at 200kg, I failed a 210kg, 204kg and then got a really shitty 200kg. However I think I gassed myself out rather than losing strength. I also forgot to press record so no video proof. Barbell military press at 80kg, which again I actually think I could do more but I was gassed so I might try again at the end of the week. My main goal however, is to drop 5kg body fat over the 12 weeks. I’m going to do this whilst eating carbs and chocolate and anything else people say you can’t eat whilst losing body fat to prove it can be done. I think I’ve found myself in a bit of an echo chamber on Instagram and semi forgotten there are still people that feel they need to starve themselves every day to achieve weight loss. Only for them to smash three cakes in one sitting and then worry about starving themselves again as a punishment for “nOt HaViNg EnOuGh WiLlPoWeR” Anyway, I’ll keep you posted. #jamessmithacademy #weightloss #fatloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #gym #health
Well, that 12 week challenge flew by. Didn't go quite how I would have liked due to work stress and painful hip BUT I stuck with it. Focussed on food intake, meal planning and prepping and getting to the gym when I could. Result was 5cm lost from waist, 3lbs gained in weight but strength gains with PB's with bench press, lat pull down, assisted dips, lateral raises, leg press, leg curl and leg extension. Next challenge - to work on assisted pull ups 🤣 #jsa #jamessmithacademy
One of my favourite “self help” books I have read, James Smith is a PT/ fitness guru I guess you could say, His no BS approach is so refreshing, and makes for an entertaining and easy read. $10, postage $5.50 NZ only #jamessmith #jamessmithacademy #notalifecoach #notalifecoachbook #notalifecoachbutalsonotwrong #lifecoaching #lifelessons #recycled #recycledbooks #recycledbook #recycledreading #recycledreadingbook #easyread #easyreading
12 week transformation. No excuses. Just do it! . 💪 . #transformation #postmenopause #almost60 #fitness #justdoit #noexcuses #beactive #eatprotein #protein #myfitnesspal #10steps #strength #strengthtraining #creatine #livestrongalllifelong #livestrong #woman #women #agewell #wellness #health #sober #jsafinale #jsachallenge #jamessmithacademy
Managed to get an extra session in at the gym this week. PB on bench press now at 37.5kg. Current programme has now finished so looking forward to starting new one next week. #jsa #jamessmithacademy
New PB on the leg press today 3 x 12 120kg Feeling strong #jsaacademy #jamessmithacademy
Lunch time walk complete and my first goal since starting the @jamessmithpt / @jamessmithacademy this morning completed too, that being 10k steps. 🙌 Starting off with the country lanes, getting fresh air round the lungs and being right in the midst of the fields during an incline was a banging good intro to it. Thank you Mother for joining me during this! ♥️ #jamessmithacademy
So good to be back in the gym 💪 # #jamessmithacademy #jsa
Nice walk to kick start the day #jsa #jamessmithacademy #jamessmithacademychallenge #walk #fitness #fitnessjourney
February Goals 💫 Two mini goals I set myself this month- 1- To complete book number 2 of the year which I definitely learned a lot from 🧠 📚 2- Become a yoga gal so I can improve my balance and flexibility 💅🏻 🧘♀️ So far I’ve been doing one session a week on the night that I get to myself and I’ve been loving it, thankyou @frilly_bradley 💕 Because you’re never too old to learn/start something new 🧠 ✌🏻 Now roll on Spring and some sunshine ☀️🤞 #fatlossjourney #fatlosstips #yogapractice #courtneyblackapp #yogagirl #booklover #jamessmithacademy #positivevibes #fitnessmotivation #selfimprovement #fitfam #yogainspiration #fatlosstransformation #bookrecommendations #knowledgeispower
Today in Pictures... 1) workout this evening 2) 30 min walk while working 3 & 4) lunch 5) dinner out - pan roasted chicken in parma ham, sauteed potato with pepper, chorizo and mushroom sauce - menu says 999 calories. STICK A FORK IN ME - IM DONE!!! ✔️ #strong #workout #homeworkout #treadmill #weights #food #accountability #jsa #jamessmithacademy #ifitt #ifittworkout #nordictrack #nordicktracktreadmill
First ride of the year with @brockster73 at Chicksands. Looks like skiing at Whistler and Verbier plus the gym work is paying off leg strength wise! #mtb #mtblife #mtbchixtrails #chicksands #whytebikes #legday #jamessmithacademy @chrispt12 @mikeleept @jessthomson92 @mtb.anita
Work out time with @chrispt12 #workout #shetrain #personaltrainer #jamessmithacademy #food
Not done too much at the gym this week due to feeling unwell, but managed to cook up some tasty bites. BBQ Chicken with rice and salad Cheese and Chive Omelette Salmon with Chilli and Sriracha Sauce, rice and salad Chicken Salad Chicken Fajita with Sweet Potato Fries Overnight Oats with Strwaberry and Blueberry Chickpea Flour Biscotti with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds #jsa #jamessmithacademy
Me: must stop building the 🍑 so I can fit into my wedding dress Also me any chance I get: 🏋🏼♀️ #12weekchallenge #fitnessmotivation #wedshred #strongwomen #jsa #jamessmithacademy
5 years I've been on my fitness journey! . . So much has happened in that time.. Too much really!.. Between covid and the misfortunes that come with life I kept feeling like I had gone back to how I looked 5 years ago.. I struggle massively with self esteem despite how I portray myself but it's been somewhat therapeutic looking back on old photos and comparing them to now.. My BPD and my hypothyroidism kick my ass daily but when I'm gymming regularly and eating more like I should be I can safely say it's what gets me through each day besides my wonderful little humans.. I still have plenty of work I want to do but I do need to be somewhat proud that I changed my lifestyle and kept it up for this long 🤗.. Like they say nothing worth having is easy 🖤 #homelife #mumlife #gymlife #worklife #jsa #healthy #myfitnessjourney #jamessmithacademy #countingcalories #bpd #mfp #myfitnesspal #caloriedeficit #weightloss #fatloss #wintercut #postpartum #selfie #fitness #exercise #movemoreeatless #cardio #weights #progress #mumtum #neatup247 #girlswholift #cfd #staybuff #hypothyroidism
Happy Monday folks! The weekend just past was @ellibean27 birthday, so naturally a bit of celebration was to occur. However, I kept somewhat mindful of what I was consuming and didn't allow myself to go horrendously overboard, the scales were kind to me today 😅 Back onto the grind, no excuses. Bad weekend, good weekend, indifferent weekend. Consistency is key and getting straight back on to the horse will see the progress happen. #jsa12weekchallenge #FitForSletten #fitnessjourney #weightlifting #weighttraining #weightlossjourney #jamessmithacademy #jamessmithacademymember
@jamessmithpt …🎯 . 👏👏👏 . #jamessmith #jamessmithpt #confidence #theCword #calgary #jamessmithacademy
This was a thrill of a lifetime! First in line to get a selfie with one of my all time favourite PTs, @jamessmithpt! James and his buddy @chriswillx were not only entertaining but they gave “The C Word” a whole new meaning…CONFIDENCE! So many great moments and plenty of food for thought. I absolutely loved it! . 👏👏👏 . #jamessmithpt #jamessmith #chriswilliams #chriswillx #funnight #theCword #jamessmithlive #confidence #closetheloop #calgary #bellaconcerthall #selfie #personaltrainer #podcaster #podcast #calgarybarbell #jamessmithacademy