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Body-for-LIFE Case Study
Ian Doherty |
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Ian Doherty
SELF-CONFESSED PARTY BOY PUT DOWN HIS PINT, WON THE EAS BODY-FOR-LIFE AWARD - AND IS NOW A PERSONAL TRAINER!
Ian, 27, was a student who enjoyed a pint or two and was living the party lifestyle, until he decided to clean up his health and get fit by entering the EAS Body-for-LIFE Challenge. He ended up winning the men's Body-for-LIFE Award last spring.
Following Body-for-LIFE exercise and nutrition guidelines, Ian lost eight pounds of body fat, gained muscle and reduced his overall body fat from 24% to an amazingly-lean 7%.
Why The Gym 'Didn't Work'
Ian had done some gym workouts before but felt that his technique was wrong and he was 'going through the motions'. Ian joined ProGym in Derry where owners Dave and Malika helped him improve his form and advised him on the right food. The BFL C hallenge gave him a new focus and inspired him to change his lifestyle and improve his eating habits. He found it easy to cut back on the drink but it came as a bit of a surprise to his fun-loving friends.
Ian was also a keen footballer and noticed a change in his energy levels thanks to the EAS healthy eating plan. The dietary plan involves eating five to six small meals a day, with each portion a healthy mix of protein and carbohydrate, to boost energy levels and aid exercise recovery. About three weeks into the programme he noticed an improvement in his energy levels during football training. Four weeks into the Challenge he was well on his way.
Ian was determined to complete the Challenge, despite long hours at work. He worked shifts and was doing night work, so had to train before and after his shifts. After being named the EAS Body-for-LIFE Men's Champion, Ian went to the US to continue training. He returned to Derry late last year and is now a qualified personal trainer who - you guessed it - has a number of people successfully achieving their weight loss and body shaping goals with Body-for-LIFE.
What is Body-for-LIFE?
The EAS Body-for-LIFE exercise and nutrition programme alternates short, intensive 45-minute weight training sessions on one day with 20-minute cardio vascular sessions the next. The intensity of the sessions is high to ensure that participants can suitably fatigue their body and 'overload' their muscles, therefore ensuring impressive results. The dietary plan involves eating five to six small meals a day to provide energy for the intensive workouts and sufficient nutrients for adequate recovery. Find out more about the exercises and nutrition at www.bfl-uk.com.
What Ian Says
'I wanted to get out of a rut and change the habit of drinking and start training properly with a good schedule. I wanted to stop drinking and really commit myself to see what changes I could make.'
'I did feel a bit awkward in certain situations where you know you can't go on a drinking session and have to make up excuses,' he admits. 'But I used the excuse of entering the EAS competition and people respected that. When I did go out people would come up to me when they were drunk and secretly admit they admired me for doing it!'
'Believe that things will work and accept that doubts that creep into your head are just doubts: then nothing can stop you.'
What is the Body-for-LIFE Challenge?
The Body-for-LIFE Challenge is the competitive side of Body-for-LIFE. The Challenge is open to men and women of all ages, even those new to exercise. People keen to change their body shape and boost their energy levels, while not having to worry about counting calories, will find it rewarding and even life transforming. Participants can enter in a range of categories, including male and female aged 18-30, 31-40 and 40 plus, by submitting 'before' and 'after' photographs. A winner is selected in each category and then overall winners are chosen in male and female categories. To enter the Body-for-LIFE Challenge or find out more, call 0870 350 2352 or visit www.bfl-uk.com
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