I have now been doing the FASTer Way for over a year and still love it just as much as when I began. Read my full testimonial of my first round below, and join me for the next round to start your wellness transformation.
Have you heard me yakkin about the FASTer Way yet? I can’t stop talking about it, but when you find something that works and that you’re enthusiastic about, that’s a common side effect I guess! Here’s my story.
When Merritt was about 3 weeks old, I knew I wanted to start taking control of my health, my fitness and reclaim my body PERMANENTLY for the first time in 8 years. Stockton and I are done having children, so truly for the first time in our married life, I felt like I could make some changes for good that would LAST instead of continuing to lose weight only to get pregnant and gain it all back. I had my eye on this FASTer Way program, knowing only that it incorporated Intermittent Fasting and Carb Cycling, but what in the world is carb cycling anyway? I thought I could finagle the program myself and try to figure it out on my own, but I needed to be educated, so (again, for the first time in my life) I decided to make a financial investment in a program that claimed to be so amazing. Well, it is. I’ve paid for gym memberships, wasting upwards of $100/month and gaining nothing in return. FINALLY my money spent on health & fitness was giving me a return on my investment.
This program, as I mentioned, uses Carb Cycling and Intermittent Fasting to help our bodies operate optimally. As women, we need carbohydrates but so many programs on the market have convinced us that carbs are the enemy and as a result, we suffer from adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalances, thyroid conditions, high blood pressure, and more. The fitness industry has actually conditioned us to try new fad diets as they come around only to experience short term results with potentially long-term damage, SO THAT we will try the NEXT program that promises to fix the problems the first program created. So I decided to see if THIS program would truly be the one that worked, and let me tell you what I gained (in my first 6 weeks alone):
- immeasurable knowledge about how food and macronutrients work to fuel our bodies (both the good and the bad)
- coach-led training on tracking macronutrients specifically calibrated to my current fitness level and my goals
- small group accountability where I met and interacted with 30-ish women under the leadership and guidance of 3 coaches who provided counsel, recipes, daily check-in’s, live video training, a full catalog of workouts, etc.
- I lost 13″ and 11 pounds in those first 6 weeks, placing me just 7 pounds above my pre-baby weight by 10 weeks post-partum.
- I reduced my blood pressure medication (down 6x from where I was following delivery!)
And since photos speak louder than any of my words combined, here is my before and after from my first round where I focused 90% on nutrition and only worked out a few times:
The accountability and nutritional education were the two elements I could not go at alone. Without a doubt, this program has become my new norm and I am over the moon excited to share it with whomever I can (I’m an enneagram 3, I can’t help but share what I love with everyone I can!). I am such a believer in this program that I have even created THREE free Meal & Snack Cheat Sheet PDFs for those who sign up using my link. The cheat sheet contains several recipes, my suggested shopping list and some helpful tips to get you started in your first couple weeks on the program. And before you ask, NO I am not a coach; just a true believer who thinks this program is amazing for our overall health and wellness.
Testimonials from my own friends who have done it alongside me:
“I just wanted to share that I’ve been on this program for a week and have lost 5 pounds! Just want to say a HUGE thank you!”
“I love that Amanda [the creator of the program] says that you do not need to be perfect for this program to work!”
“THANK YOU for encouraging me to join you on this journey. I LOVE this concept and feel so much better. Not just weight-wise, but overall! My brain feels clearer, my skin feels firmer and overall I feel cleaner. I’m certain that I couldn’t have survived the holidays without this clarity. I’m a believer!”
“Just want to say I’m in Mexico this week, but I’ve watched all of your Instagram stories. Love them. If it weren’t for you, I’d feel totally overwhelmed, so thank you for the encouragement!”
“It’s going great! This is amazing and incredible and so extremely eye opening!”
“Loved it! I’m signing up for round 2 and got my husband to sign up too!”
I would not steer you astray, friends. If this sounds like something you want to try but you have more questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Send me a message on Instagram or by email (courtneybschultz@gmail.com). And if you’re ready to take the plunge, SIGN UP USING THIS LINK and I’ll send you the free Cheat Sheet PDF to get you started.