I’m quite well known for having a few odd tastes in our office. From bright shoes, to the latest coffee flavours, but this week, stepping out of the kitchen with a plate of cold chicken breast for breakfast…. I did get a few strange looks.

FIT 2012: Week 2

It’s week two of FIT 2012 with Aimee Stevens, International Personal Trainer and I’m upping the nutrition game.

After last week’s Biosignature Modulation Testing (not as scary as it sounds!), I was pleased to learn that my body fat percentage is around 19.5. I knew my knees weren’t too fat! I need to work on my hamstrings, which indicate estrogen dominance and reducing carbohydrates to re-sensitise my body to insulin. So carbs are out, protein is in as well as a lot of cruciferous vegetables (stick with me) and increasing my water intake.

Aimee really knows her stuff and set out a nutritional report for me as well as my biosignature report. In simple, easy to follow steps I’ve changed my diet to focus on getting a trim, toned physique and complimenting the hard work we’re doing in the gym. Remember, everyone is different and we can’t all follow the same diet rules but here are mine for the next few weeks:

• Protein for breakfast – such as chicken and macadamia nuts or salmon fillet with brazil nuts
• Loads of cruciferous veg – broccoli, cauliflower, watercress, Brussel sprouts (not going to happen!)
• At least 2.5 litres of water today – not from a plastic bottle (toxin central!)
• Eliminate paraben from cosmetic and soaps – interesting one that one!
• Restrict Carbs – green vegetables only

Ultimately there was “no where near enough protein” in my diet currently to increase leanness, according to Aimee.

This week

• I’ve been mainly eating chicken breast and scrambled egg for breakfast
• I’ve stocked up on a whole range of nuts to snack on
• I had my first ever protein shake – managing to drink it all without gagging!
• I’ve used some strange and weird equipment in the gym – and enjoyed it!

Aimee’s been pushing me hard in our sessions, but with a 10k race coming up, she is apparently taking it easy on me – eek! I fear what our post race sessions will involve.

This week i’ve been doing shoulders, arms, abs in one session and cardio interval training. Check out these pictures…

Slightly concerned about all the equipment, but it’s not as scary as it looks. The Gym, in Rock Villa Road, Tunbridge Wells certainly have all the latest machines to get you in shape!

You can find out more about Aimee and her Personal Training at www.internationalpersonaltrainer.com and by following Aimee on Twitter .