Another Success Story!

During a recent training session I commented to NL that she looked great, and what was she doing differently? She agreed to be interviewed for our Blog.


Hi NL,

Thank you for agreeing to share your experience with us! I think posting this on the Blog will help inspire others…

You’ve been training with me consistently for the past year. You look great! Tell us, what are the main things that keep you motivated?

You! I'm pretty indifferent about working out. I know that I have to do it, but I had never really gotten into a routine until last July. In our sessions, you push me but we have a pretty good time. Now I get a great workout and we sort of hang out at the same time so it's good for my body and good for my soul. It works!

One of the reasons I wanted to interview you is because of your experience with The Zone Diet. How long have you been on it, and what have the results been?

About 3 weeks. I can't say I am on the zone diet - I am just following some of the eating principles that you have "encouraged" me to implement. I've lost about 7 pounds. My waist is coming back. I've been getting more sleep and drinking more water so I think combined with eating better, I have also had more energy and wake up more refreshed (i.e. getting up before my alarm clock...which NEVER happens).

What motivated you to make a commitment to The Zone? How did you get started, do you keep track of what you eat, what makes this program work for you?

I have been moving in this direction for the last several months. I have a mild gluten/ wheat allergy which I had never addressed (opting instead for stomach aches here and there) and have worked to really limit the amount of wheat that I eat. One day a few weeks ago, I was about to head to the grocery store and decided that it would be more efficient if I made a list. I was kind of at a lost for what I wanted - I was feeling healthy so I did an internet search on zone diet grocery list and lots of suggestions came up. I picked out some of the stuff that I like to eat and that is quick to prepare and headed to the grocery store. So I wasn't really planning to start eating differently, it sort of happened.

What do you eat on a ‘typical day’ when you have a training session with me?

Typical...Is anything that I do typical? This has been my recent diet:
Breakfast: Greek Yogurt (Love Fage, but my grocer doesn't carry the lower calorie option, so I usually get Chobani), half grapefruit, green tea
Lunch: Chopped salad with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, grilled chicken breast, sprinkle of cranberries and feta with Annie's Organic Dressing with Sparkling Water
Dinner: Grilled Salmon with Sauteed Spinach with garlic
Snack (2): Almonds and Apple or Cranberries

Tell us about your ‘cheats’. When are you most likely to cheat, and what do you like eat?

I am a late day eater. After 3pm, I get kind of ravenous and I love to graze - snacking into the evening. I like popcorn and chips. I like dip. I also like french fries - so when I am out if someone at the table has french fries...I want them. I think the Almonds and Cranberries have been working well because it's pretty filling, it's a snack...I think it's pyschological and it's got the salty, crunchy, sweet thing going on.

Thank you for All your help!
Paul