A Transformative Journey
Joining GFIT marked a turning point for Cheryl, not just physically but mentally and emotionally. She not only achieved her physical goals but also redefined her approach to health:
- Exercise as Empowerment: Cheryl shifted her mindset, using exercise as a tool for managing stress, lifting her mood, and building strength, rather than as punishment.
- Food as Fuel: She transformed her relationship with food, using it to fuel her performance in the gym and combat the effects of perimenopause.
- Evidence-Based Coaching: With GFIT’s science-backed, sustainable approach, Cheryl balanced her hormones, managed weight gain, and regained her energy.
This combination of personalized coaching, structured programming, and a supportive community allowed Cheryl to overcome challenges she once thought were insurmountable.
The Nutritional Blueprint
Cheryl’s success is built on careful nutritional periodization, ensuring her plan adapts to her goals and lifestyle:
- Initial Phases:
- Primer Phase: 2 months
- Fat Loss Phases: Three 3-month cycles, each followed by 2-week diet breaks
- Reverse Diet: 6 weeks
- Current Approach:
- Maintenance/Build: 5 months
- Fat Loss Phase: 3 months
- Reverse Diet: 4 weeks
- Maintenance: 4 weeks
- Fat Loss Phase: 2 months
- During her current Fat Loss Phase:
- Calories: 1,725 on training days, 1,500 on rest days
- Flexible High-Calorie Day: Once a week, Cheryl enjoys an additional 1,000 calories with family meals and foods she craves
- Protein: 1.2g per pound of body weight
Cheryl’s fitness journey has been built on careful nutritional periodization, adapting her approach to meet her goals and maintain progress.
