JENNA LONG FIT 1

APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH 💚

I was very dubious about putting out a Social Media Post on this but I’m an open book with no gate keeping 😘

No one diagnosis is the same let alone looks the same 🧩 but I’m absolutely certain that there are more female adults that are being diagnosed currently and well into the future ❤️

Autism for me isn’t just a label or something that defines who I am, but clarity of everything I’ve thought, felt and experienced in my life from an extremely young age, now makes a WHOLE lot of sense to me 💯

There’s so much I want to say about my Diagnosis but any Social Media posts are letter capped unfortunately 😆

I’d love to open up a Conversation about Autism in Adults/being diagnosed later on in life & what that looks like to you 🧩

Let me know what your Struggles are below 🥰

Many, many Years ago I couldn’t relate to any of my PT Clients that were Overweight 🙊

I’m being extremely honest & a lot of PT’s will put on a “mask” of empathy with you so that they are relatable and they understand the Core of your weight issue(s) … Reality is that they are being dishonest in their approach and I wish more PT’s would share the struggles 🙏🏻

Ever since having my Children I’ve been at least 14lbs (1st) under weight. Never deliberate, but I have had a fast metabolism 🙄

I struggled for more than 10 years to put on weight, until I became heavily invested in my own Health & Fitness Journey when my Health deteriorated in 2017

I learnt about Food Groups, How to Fuel the Body based on its Lifestyle & Demand, I learnt how to “plate a meal” correctly, I learnt that the body needed to be hydrated more than what I was giving it and I learnt so much about Fitness & exercise and how it related so Much with Health especially Mental Health that I became heavily obsessed (still am!) about the entire of the Body, so much so I wanted to have a Career that I could share my Passion, enthusiasm & knowledge with the world!

I attracted more clients on my books that struggled with being overweight, which was the polar opposite of my own Personal Journey to begin with

Needless to say I had to understand the Physical affects of what it felt like for my Clients to be overweight, struggle with a lot of these affects daily and how Mentally they felt like 💩

I knew & had a vast amount of knowledge how to put on weight being on my own Personal Journey, I just knew I had to put on so much more, so physically and mentally I could relate to my clients & that’s what I did 💯

We went on holiday as a family to a location where all Food was Inclusive 🤩 and truth be told I ate like a 🐷

By the end of a 10 day holiday I was 21lbs (1 & half stone) over weight (pics in reel show). This was extremely painful for me to experience first hand with all the side effects (and there were many!) but then it my job to also loose the extra weight, which I did 🙌🏻

I LEARNT MY LESSON & HAVE NO LONGER BEEN A GATE KEEPER 🔑

PT books are still open for New Clients💪🏻 … Drop me a DM!

When you think of the word “Diet” I bet you think of a miserable time restricting yourself on what you eat just to loose weight 🙈

The problem with Dieting is that it’s Unsustainable long term 💁🏻‍♀️

However, in order for us to Hit our Goals, we need something that we can stick to long term that doesn’t make us miserable after a few days/weeks 🙋🏻‍♀️

Regardless whether your trying to loose weight/fat, maintain or gain muscle

Your “diet” should consist of mostly healthy food REGARDLESS OF YOUR GOAL … it’s a Mindset shift 💭

A Basic Rule Of Thumb for what you eat daily should be the 80/20 Rule … 80% healthy/whole foods … 20% snacks/treats (this also includes Alcohol!) 🤩🤩

This way you can always implement foods & drinks into your life that you enjoy without all the Guilt/Shame that comes with it 😜

The most important thing to take on board, is that the TOTAL AMOUNT of Calories you eat daily will determine whether you loose weight/fat, maintain your weight or gain Muscle

The only difference to be mindful of is the amount of food that you eat for your Goal but the basis of your “diet” should be the exact same for each of one

Don’t try a 360 overhaul Lifestyle change straight away as it’ll be unrealistic to be achieved straight of the bat

Take it slow, with small changes that will gradually increase over time. Enjoy the process & watch yourself become consistent with your New Healthy Lifestyle change 💚

You DON’T need any old or new Crazy Fad Diets that drag you down. Use the 80/20 rule (mentioned above) every dam time!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Give me a follow for more Easy but REAL Tips with Health & Fitness 🥰

Who Can Relate? 🤷🏻‍♀️

❌ Not someone who does fitness on the side or even a quick side hustle
❌ Not someone with a Hobby Fitness Account
✅ A Personal Trainer
✅ A FULLY QUALIFIED Personal Trainer
✅ I live & breathe it
✅ It’s what I do because it’s VERY Personal

So … What is a Personal Trainer & How do you tell the difference between a PT & a Fitness Influencer? 🧐

A PT is someone who is FULLY qualified. At one point in time, a PT has clients who they work with on a 1-2-1 basis or in PERSON

They have their FULL 1st Aid and PT Qualifications (min Level 2-Level 4) and update this according to their Countries Guidelines

PT’s can provide you with online workout programmes, backed by their experience with MANY clients and also (hopefully) science and years of research

However, If you are following a Fitness INFLUENCER who is NOT qualified, who has never trained a client, you need to understand they are NOT a Personal Trainer and can only speak to their OWN personal experience (as they have no other qualified experience in training people)

Fitness Influencers on the other hand, although so inspiring and motivational, they are often not qualified to provide training programmes or advice

A Fitness Influencer is someone whose side passion may be fitness. It often isn’t their full time job. You will see their workouts and their “fitness lifestyle” on their social media pages. They exist to motivate and inspire you to go to the gym and perhaps try some cool new products from brands they work with

I personally follow quite a few Fitness Influencers and am inspired by them, but you NEED to know the difference

When it comes to your Health & Fitness Journey, Qualification’s ARE Important

I speak on behalf of myself & other Qualified Fitness Experts when I say we take fitness and this industry EXTREMELY seriously. This is not a side hustle, this is not about being famous, this is not about followers … THIS is our JOB

We are ALL trained PROFESSIONALS and fitness is our LIFE. We have a responsibility, a VERY big one, to look after all of you

So to wrap this up ... I’m not a fitness influencer … I’m a PERSONAL TRAINER 💚

⬇️⬇️ SOLUTION ⬇️⬇️

MOVE 👏🏻 YOUR 👏🏻 BODY 👏🏻

Benefits of Exercise;
💚 Increases BDNF (supports the survival of neurons & brain cells, promotes synaptic connections between neurons and is essential for learning & long term memory storage)
💚 Reduces Inflammation
💚 Reduces Anxiety & Depression
💚 Reduces Cancer Risk
💚 Reduces Pain
💚 Improves Immune Function
💚 Improves Cognitive Function
💚 Improves Digestion
💚 Improves Quality of Sleep
💚 Protects Mobility & Vitality
💚 Protects against many Chronic Diseases
💚 Promotes a better s*x life

AND THE LIST GOES ON!

If you want to start somewhere, start with Movement 😜

How many times ladies, have you heard this? 🤷🏻‍♀️

I for one have heard this so many times that my reaction is always the same ➡️ 🤣🤣🤣

Most days I get messages with this statement from Men & Women/Girls and it’s annoying 🤯 that the Men are undereducated 🤦🏻‍♀️ & the Women/Girls are naive enough 😳 not to gain some knowledge 💁🏻‍♀️

Let me just STOP ✋🏻 you in your Tracks & make it abundantly clear what lifting weights can do for a Woman ⬇️⬇️

💪🏻 LIFTING WILL ACTUALLY MAKE YOU LOOK MORE FEMININE
💪🏻 IMPROVES FAT LOSS
💪🏻 LIFTING WEIGHTS BUILDS MUSCLE
💪🏻 REDUCES STRESS & ENHANCES YOUR MOOD
💪🏻 GAIN STRENGTH WITHOUT BULKING
💪🏻 IMPROVES YOUR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
💪🏻 REDUCES THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE & DIABETES
💪🏻 REDUCES YOUR RISK OF INJURY, BACK PAIN & ARTHRITIS
💪🏻 GIVES YOU OVERALL CONFIDENCE
💪🏻 MAKES YOU HAPPIER (ENDORPHINS)

From starting out on my own Health Journey I learned A LOT about myself and how restrictions we place upon ourselves are all within our mind 💯

Being a VERY late 30 something year old woman (women don’t give away their true age 😉) with 2 young children & a very busy life I’m proof that you CAN lift weights 💪🏻, feel great 😍 & look amazing!! 👏🏻👏🏻

As with any Business I’m sure we all like to know the PERSON behind it 😜

Get to know a little bit about me, you may be surprised 💚

✅ Hormonal Balance: A nutritious breakfast supports hormonal balance during perimenopause and menopause, helping to alleviate symptoms like mood swings and hot flashes

✅ Bone Health: Adequate breakfast nutrition with calcium and vitamin D is crucial for maintaining bone density, addressing concerns related to osteoporosis prevalent in this age group

✅ Metabolic Support: A healthy breakfast kickstarts metabolism, aiding weight management, which can be particularly relevant during menopause when metabolism tends to slow down

✅ Cognitive Function: Nutrient-rich breakfast choices, including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, support cognitive function, combating memory lapses and promoting mental clarity.

✅ Energy Levels: Sustained energy from a balanced breakfast helps manage fatigue and enhances daily productivity, addressing common concerns related to energy fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause

Firstly if your an excuse maker of any kind 🚩 then I’m definitely not the right PT for you ❌

Let’s get into Why 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Age has ZERO to do why your not “in shape”

Your Physical/Medical Injuries have ZERO to do why your not “in shape”

It’s your MINDSET that is the issue!

YOUR BODY WILL ONLY GO WHERE YOU MIND WILL TAKE IT 💯

Convince your mind 🧠 & the body will follow 💪🏻

Fitness is 95% Mental & 5% Physical

Fix your Mind ✅

Fix your Body ✅

Taking on New PT Gym Clients, drop your name below for more info!! 🚀

People care more about their Weight, than they do about their Health 💯

I said what I said 💁🏻‍♀️

I’ve personally experienced this first hand 😬 & I’ve been asked how to “spot fat reduce” 😳

‼️ Spot Fat Reducing isn’t a thing ‼️

It’s great that you pay an interest in wanting to move your body/workout (this is a strong word as not everyone wants to, they force themselves 😆) … BUT … you will never out train a Healthy Diet!

Spoiler Alert 🚨… You don’t need to spend more money on another diet, you need to learn how to eat well for life 👏🏻👏🏻

If you want to tackle your Health, start with your diet first add in some daily movement with your body and it’s a match made in matrimony 👌🏻

Motivation is what gets you STARTED 💯

Discipline is what keep you GOING 👏🏻👏🏻

Your ATTITUDE is a MAJOR factor in ALL the OUTCOMES of YOUR life 🔥

I HAVE CELLULITE AND I LOVE IT 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Let’s keep it Real;
➡️ I workout 6 days a week
➡️ I eat Nutritious food 80% of my week
➡️ I own and operate my own Gym with many Clients weekly
➡️ I’m a Mum to 2 beauties 👱🏻‍♀️🧑🏻‍🦱 (glorified Chef, Chauffeur, Chaperone & Cinderella most days 😂)
➡️ I’m out with our Dogs 🐶🐕 for 1.5-2 hrs daily
➡️ I’m a wife

AND … I have Cellulite … But … IT’S TOTALLY NORMAL!! 💯

I am totally a visual person and this is probably why I prefer the platform IG 💁🏻‍♀️

However, there are a lot of (not all) mirrored smoke 🪞 💨 screens on this platform also, not showing you reality when it comes to the Female Body when you’ve had kids 🤦🏻‍♀️

I’m Hugely fascinated 😍 by the Female Body 💕 and the ever evolving Journey we go through from a child, to teenager, to young adult, to childbearing and everything thereafter … Our Bodies will never stay the same, but we should EMBRACE that ❤️

If your a Female and you have Cellulite, be loud and proud 🙌🏻 because your totally Normal 👌🏻💚

Follow my IG .m.long for more Inspo, Motivation, Health & Fitness and most importantly … REAL Truths 😜

See you on the Gram 😘

EXACTLY 12 months difference with more Glute 🍑 growth 😜

Tips for Building Muscle (not toning!) 💡
➡️ Women SHOULD be lifting weights
➡️ Daily Consistency (this creates momentum & motivation from doing the “action”)
➡️ Workout on the days you may not feel like it (you’ll thank yourself in the long run!)
➡️ Eat an adequate amount of Protein (increase if your not eating enough) as this helps with your Muscle growth and your strength
➡️ Increase your Carbs (they provide you with energy)
➡️ Get a sufficient amount of sleep (7-8 hrs minimum)
➡️ Prioritise your rest/recovery day(s)
➡️ Drink your 💦 (hydrate!)

Let me know what you need help with below 👇🏻 👇🏻👇🏻

💡💡 QUICK TIP 💡💡

You Are The Greatest Project You Will Ever Work On 👌🏻

Tell me what your New Year’s Goals are! 🚀 ✨🔥🌪️💚

Is your Goal to target the Foods you eat in 2023? 💚