Bowflex MAX TRAINER MAX TOTAL Series - Body Weight Loss Guide

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Introduction and Overview
WelcometotheBowex™BodyWeightLossGuide.ThisguideisdesignedtobeusedwithyourBowex™equipmentandwillhelpyou:
• Lose weight and get lean
• Improve your health and wellness
• Increase your energy and vitality
Consult a physician before you start an exercise program or a new health and diet plan. Stop exercising if
you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before
you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the machine’s computer for reference
purposes only. The heart rate displayed on the console is an approximation and should be used for refer-
ence only.
ByfocusingonthemainthreeelementsoftheBowex™BodyWeightLossGuide-quality,balance,andconsistency-you’llbeabletoreachand
maintainyourweightlossandtnessgoalsforthenextsixweeksandbeyond.
• Quality–Theemphasisofthisplanisoneatingmorewholefoodsandgettingthemostnutrientsfromyourcaloriesaspossible.Makingthe
majorityofyourdietfromfoodsthathaveasingleingredient(forexamplefruits,vegetables,sh,leanprotein,eggs,beans,nuts,andwhole
grains)providesthevitamins,minerals,ber,protein,andhealthyfatsyourbodyneeds.
• Balance–Eachofthemealsandsnacksinthisguidehaveasourceofberorsmartcarbohydrate,protein,andhealthyfattokeepyour
energy levels consistent throughout the day to fuel your workouts. By having this balance you’ll feel fuller longer, which is critical to weight loss
success.
• Consistency–Gettingaboutthesamenumberofcalorieseachdayisimportantforyourmetabolismandyourmindset.Ifyouoverdoitone
day,don’ttrytomakeupforitthenextdaybynoteatingorcuttingyourcaloriesdrastically.Getrightbackontrackbyfollowingthisguide!
Results & Expectations
Resultswillvarydependingonyourage,startingweight,andexerciselevel.Byadheringtoadietandexerciseroutine,youmaylose1-3lbsper
weekandexperienceincreasedenergylevels.
5 Tips for Long-Term Success
1. Keep a food logincludinghungerlevelsandwaterintake.Freeonlinefoodlogsandmobileappsareavailableatwww.mytnesspal.comand
www.loseit.com
2. Weigh and/or take measurements weekly–nomoreandnoless.Weighingweeklyratherthandailyoreveryotherdayisbest.You’lltrack
your progress and keep yourself in check without getting discouraged if the scale doesn’t move for a few days. And remember, weight is just
anumberandit’sinuencedbymusclegainaswellasfatloss.Feelinghowyourclothestcanoftenbeabetterindicatorofprogressasyour
bodyadaptstoexerciseandnutritionchanges.
3. Measure portions–Toavoidportioncreep,usemeasuringcupsandspoonsforgrains(rice,pasta,cereal),beans,nuts,oils,anddairy.Use
the Portion Sizes Guide for other foods.
4. Plan ahead–Makeamealplanfortheweekorlogyourfoodadayinadvance.Planningsetsyouupforsuccess,especiallyforsocialevents
and eating out.
5. Practice your desired long-term habits–It’seasytojustifypooreatingchoiceswhenyou’reonlyfocusedontheshortterm.Focusonthe
longtermsatisfactionofaslimmer,healthieryouratherthanthetemporarygraticationyou’llgetfromsplurging.
How to Use this Guide
• Eat breakfast within 90 minutes of waking up and balance your meals and snacks throughout the day
–Don’tgolongerthan5-6hourswithouteating
–Ifyou’renotusedtoeatingbreakfast,startoutsmallwithapieceoffruitandhavesomethingelse1-2hourslater.Yourbodyadaptsto
not eating breakfast, but as soon as you start eating early in the day and cutting back on dinner portions you’ll notice your hunger will
increase.Thisisagoodsignyourmetabolismisworking!
• Mix and match meal options
–Select1optionfromtheappropriatemealplan(maleorfemale)forbreakfast,lunch,anddinner,payingcloseattentiontoportionsizes
–Select1-2snackoptionsperday
–Youhavetheoptiontosubstituteonesnackforonetreatunder150calories
Bowflex™ Body Weight Loss Guide