When I was in the process of designing my online boot camp program, I wanted to be sure what I was writing was what my clients needed in order to really see results.

That’s one reason why, before even discussing my programs, I ask anyone who’s interested in signing up the following questions:

• what are your training, nutrition, or physique goals?

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• what are your struggles with training and nutrition?

This not only gives me a much clearer idea of whether or not we’d be a good fit to work together, but it also tells me what you want and need.

Since I was writing a group program, I wanted to be sure to make it as comprehensive, yet still extremely effective for those who had the common goal of fat loss and seeing muscle definition.

Most often, I find myself working with young, busy, professional women – or moms.

The thing is, they run a tight ship – and do it well – in the day to day life. Whether they’re managing a 9-5 (or longer) job with extra-curricular activities, work travel, and social obligations, or running a household of 5, they have they’re successful and they have their sh!t together.

But sometimes, these very busy, professional ladies need a little help when it comes to training and nutrition. Sometimes, when you give so much energy to your career, or family, or social obligations, or all three, all you need is a little help in the form of coaching, structure, and accountability, when it comes to your fitness and food.

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When All You Really Need is a Little Coaching, Structure, and Accountability

Sometimes, all it takes to really click (which is, bar none, my absolutely favorite part of training – when something clicks for a client) is three things:

1. Proper Coaching
2. Structure/guidelines
3. Accountability

Let’s break it down.

1. Proper Coaching

This one is pretty self-explanatory, but if you hire a trainer or coach, they should be able to give you guidance on at least one change to make from where you’re at to significantly help you reach your goals. A coach should be able to look objectively at what you’re doing, and apply his or her expertise and experience to help you make those changes.

I even have my own coach and trainer throughout the year because a) I believe everyone benefits from having one and b) as a coach and trainer myself, I know the value.

A coach should be able to clarify some effective changes to make with your training and nutrition and keep you on track to your goals, and can really make a huge difference – whether it’s with your training/nutrition/body composition goals – or other personal, life, or business goals, really.

2. Structure and guidelines

Sometimes, we – especially busy women – know mostly what to do, but having it organized into some structured guidelines can be exactly what you need to make the action steps necessary to reach those goals.

And (if I may say so myself,) sometimes, us busy women who tend to stretch ourselves a little thing tend to also be a weeee bit type A. Thusly, having exactly what we need to focus on can take some of the overwhelm and pressure out of the situation, and make our goals seem less nebulous, and much more doable.

Having structure – especially when it comes to nutrition can truly make all the difference.

“My biggest value would be meal structuring with portions. While I am still far from perfect, it almost feels more effortless now planning meals than it did before. I lost inches, had visible results, and it all felt effortless from the very beginning. I love that Paige structures both the workouts and nutrition to be manageable and effective!”

– Stacy M, YTP boot camp-er

3. Accountability

Whether we like to admit it or not, having someone to hold you accountable to your goals – and the changes you agreed to make – is major.

Personally, I do well with internal/personal accountability 90% of the time, but in order to really take my training, nutrition, and business up to where I really want it, having external accountability is a must.

Having someone to report back to a few times a week to let them know you’re on track (or if you’re not) is a great way to ensure progress toward your goal.

For my clients, I have them check in after their workouts (both training and nutrition) each day, and then we do a more in-depth check-in each week, where we talk about any issues, struggles, victories, changes, and progress checks.

“The group support and accountability played a huge role and really kept me committed to the program. I saw huge changes in my stomach and saw new muscle definition in my arms and legs!”

-Alyssa C, YTP bootcamp-er

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If you have goals to lose body fat, see more muscle definition, learn new, effective nutrition habits, and/or participate in a fun, but challenging training program, I’d LOVE to work with you in my next online boot camp that starts February 22nd. Registration closes tomorrow as does the bonus 7-day YTP Meal Plan, so if you’d like work together and feel we’d be a good fit to reach your goals, you can sign up HERE now, or fill out the form below for more information.

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XO,

Trainer Paige