Get It Done: My Plan, Your Goal: 60 Recipes and Workout Sessions for a Fit, Lean Body. Bradley Simmonds
Do you hate having cellulite?
• Do you dislike your man boobs?
• Could you do more on a weekly basis to get fitter and stronger?
• Do you make excuses at every opportunity?
• Does the healthy eating always start tomorrow?
I know all about this through my sister and her journey, which I will be touching on shortly. Living with her gave me a real insight into the struggles she faced and the barriers she would put up whenever we discussed a healthier lifestyle.
Nevertheless, if you’re reading my book I assume you’ve made the decision to change, which is such a big step.
NO EXCUSES
I have worked with clients from all walks of life, all with their own excuses.
If you are the 9–5 worker who grabs a coffee and a croissant on the way to work, followed by a meal deal or last night’s leftover lasagne, with a few sneaky snacks in between, you’re bound to feel tired. Or maybe you’re the taxi driver parent (like mine used to be) who grabs a slice of toast smothered in butter and marmalade whilst your kids enjoy a bowl of cereal. Not forgetting the social bunnies who can’t say no to a cocktail regardless of what day it is.
• ‘After work I’m just too tired and sluggish to cook.’
• ‘I deserve a treat at the end of the day.’
• ‘Cooking healthy food that all the family will enjoy is really difficult.’
• ‘I don’t want to give up going out and having fun with my friends.’
Whoever you are, it is time to leave the excuses behind. Excuses are just a form of laziness. All they mean is you simply haven’t discovered what works for you.
This book is packed full of realistic advice, taking into consideration people like you. So, be prepared for my no-nonsense approach to health and fitness, because the only way to achieve it is to GET IT DONE.
This book has been structured to support you, from the start of your health and fitness journey right through to reaching your goal and maintaining all your hard work.
• You’ll be defining your specific goal (or goals!), what you plan to achieve and how to achieve it in chapter 1, Realising Your Goal, whether that’s weight-loss, toning, gaining lean muscle, improving your mental health and energy levels, or focusing on core strength.
• You’ll discover new ways of exercising and how to enjoy it in chapter 2, Now Get moving, at home or in the gym.
• You’ll cook delicious meals that are right for you in chapter 3, Fuel Your Fitness – from breakfast right through to dessert.
• You’ll learn how to measure and maintain your hard work in chapter 4, Maintaining Your Goal.
• You’ll be the best version of yourself.
It’s time to look good and feel good and this book is all about doing it the right way.
LET’S GO
All I need from you is your determination and dedication – remember, it is all about your mindset. Lastly, don’t let my no-nonsense approach put you off – you’ll love me for it in the end! A bit of tough love never hurt nobody, so suck it up so you don’t have to suck it in.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START, BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT.
IT’S REALLY IMPORTANT TO FIGURE OUT WHY YOU’RE ON THIS JOURNEY, WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE AND WHY YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IT, AS THAT WILL HELP MOTIVATE YOU WHEN YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO GET OUT OF BED, WHEN IT’S RAINING AND COLD, OR WHEN ALL YOU WANT IS TO SLOB OUT ON THE SOFA FOR THE WEEKEND WITH A TUB OF ICE CREAM.
WHATEVER YOUR REASON FOR CHOOSING TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE, YOUR AIMS IN EXERCISING AND EATING WELL WILL LIKELY FALL INTO ONE OF THE FIVE GOALS OUTLINED ON SEE HERE.
READ THROUGH THESE CAREFULLY – THE BENEFITS YOU’LL NOTICE, AND THE SOLUTION TO ACHIEVING THOSE GOALS – AND DECIDE WHICH ONE WILL MOTIVATE YOU THE MOST. TRY TO BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE TIME YOU WANT TO REACH YOUR GOAL IN, AND MAKE SURE IT’S EASILY MEASURABLE.
FOR EXAMPLE:
• WEIGHT LOSS. TO FIT INTO YOUR SIZE 10 JEANS AGAIN IN TIME FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY.
• FEELING HAPPIER AND MORE ENERGETIC BY THIS TIME NEXT MONTH, SO THAT YOU DON’T SLEEP THROUGH YOUR ALARM EVERY MORNING AND INSTEAD GET TO WORK EARLY AND LEAVE ON TIME, RATHER THAN FEELING GUILTY ABOUT COMING IN LATE AND STAYING LATER THAN YOU NEED.
• STRENGTHENING YOUR CORE. TO GET RID OF THE BACK PAIN BROUGHT ON FROM SITTING AT A DESK ALL DAY.
JOT YOUR GOAL DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU CAN SEE IT DAILY. ONCE YOU’VE RECORDED YOUR GOAL, THIS BOOK WILL GUIDE YOU TOWARDS MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS BY TAILORING MEALS, EXERCISES AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES AROUND THAT GOAL.
Weight loss is a goal for hundreds of thousands of people everywhere. Many people struggle to ever reach their goal because bad habits and temptation always get the better of them. Some people starve themselves or over-exercise to lose weight quickly, but as this punishing lifestyle is unsustainable they can’t keep the weight off, so their weight fluctuates, creating an unhealthy cycle. If this is you, then keep reading. My sister’s journey may give you the inspiration you’re lacking. Connie went from a size 16 to a healthy size 12 in just 12 weeks by following my food and fitness plan.
Connie loved sport throughout school and had never been overweight. But aged 18 she went to university, where she threw herself into the lifestyle of drinking and eating cheap processed food. She then got herself a 9–5 job when she graduated, where she sat at a desk (with a snack drawer) all day and, finally, she had a long-term boyfriend who wasn’t healthy at the time either. She admits these were all contributing factors to her gradual weight gain over the last 5 years. Nevertheless, when it came to doing something about it she always had an excuse, the biggest one always being: ‘I am perfectly happy the way I am’.
I knew she wasn’t deep down. I knew she longed for her old body back. She would hide herself in big baggy tops, day or night, and never wanted full body pictures taken. She would have weeks or months of trying to lose weight, but nothing really lasted because she wasn’t consistent. I had to figure out what would motivate my sister to lose weight so that she could become happier and healthier.
Connie had a year of stomach infections and in the end they became the trigger to her change of mindset. She was sick of feeling unhealthy and wanted to feel good again because it was affecting her mood and productivity at work. Once we established this, Connie was more willing to admit that she wanted to look and feel better.
THE SOLUTION
FOOD