While most people think that if you're overweight in your late
30's or 40's that you'll be like that forever, the Get Lean Program is
proof that this isn't true. Written by Belinda Benn who, self
admittedly, never exercised regularly until she was 37, the program
follows the same method that Belinda Benn used to turn from an unfit
office worker to a fitness and figure model.
When you look at her
before and after pictures, the transformation she underwent is truly
astounding. You just can't really wrap your head around it. She is
certainly one of the leanest women that I've seen. And I stress lean,
not thin, as she doesn't look weak or fragile but toned and firm.
That
being said, and my admiration of her personal transformation made
clear, it is time to focus on the actual program itself to see whether
it is right for you or not.
The Get Lean Program is a 220 or so
pages long eBook which details the nutritional method which Belinda Benn
uses to shed pounds and get lean. There is a section on exercise and
fitness and it discusses how you need to workout in order to maintain
muscle tissue while shedding fat but the focus of the program is on what
you eat and when you eat it.
Inside in the Get Lean Program there
are meal plans for 90 days. These are detailed plans, meal by meal for
the entire 12 weeks the program is used (you can repeat parts of it, of
course). This is the best part of the program. The meals are diverse and
you don't need to starve yourself. You get 3 meals a day with 3 snacks
between meals and you get 1-2 treat nights per week in which you can
indulge yourself in your favorite foods even if they're the kind that
are not usually eaten on a diet.
The diet is divided into 3
phases, each a month long. During each phase you eat in a different way
to allow your body to get the optimal results and progress toward your
ultimate goal.
In addition to the meal plans and the nutritional
guidelines in the program (which covers more recipes, fat burning foods,
and so on), Belinda Benn also offers personal email support for every
person who uses the program so you have someone to turn to with any
question.
Belinda Benn is a true role model for men and women who
want to get lean and are not sure whether they still can. Her program is
an excellent nutritional guide to help you lose fat and get toned.
For more about this program and how it works visit
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Belinda Benn Interview
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Belinda Benn
Today’s interview is with Belinda Benn, author of the
Get Lean Program.
Belinda has an interesting life story because she transformed her body
to the super-lean image you see to your right when she was in her late
30′s and early 40′s past the time when most people believe this is
possible.
I’m glad she agreed to do this interview to show people what really can be done with some determination and information.
Q: Hi Belinda, I’ve just finished going over your program. What can you tell us about the Get Lean Program?
A. The
Get Lean Program is a down to earth, real deal
weight loss program.
It was born out of my own personal transformation story. The program
is easy to understand and follow and comes with 12 weeks of support from
me personally.
Q. You started training and shedding fat during your late 30’s. What made you change your life and your body?
A.
Deep down I felt like something was wrong. I started searching and
realized I had stopped doing things “just for me”. It happens to a lot
of us as the years go by and the responsibilities of life mount up. I
had a childhood dream of learning to surf and that first step began a
chain of events that revolutionized my life, my fitness,
eating habits, my body and ultimately my life.
Q. Did you ever think you’d end up being a fitness model?
A.
Are you kidding? Not in a zillion years. It was the last thing from my
mind when I divorced at the age of 40. I thought I was “over the hill”
and that was the end of that. It just goes to show when you take
notice of that little voice on the inside, you never know where it may
lead you!
Q. Who is the Get Lean Program for?
A. Anyone who wants to lose weight the natural way by eating whole, unprocessed foods, with out restrictive dieting.
Q. Have you been surprised at the feedback the program has got so far?
A.
Surprised and stoked! I have been overwhelmed with people’s stories
and heartfelt thanks. Many people give up hope of ever losing weight or
achieving their dream body. Realizing that my story and transformation
is real, they have renewed hope and determination. A few emails have
even bought tears to my eyes – just to see how people’s spirits have
been re-energized towards success, rather than depression and failure.
Q. One of the super-foods you talk about in your program is dry figs. What makes dry figs so special?
A.
Dried figs are very high in fiber, which means that you will feel
fuller, eat less and stay regular. Figs also are a great source of
potassium
(great for tired muscles), calcium and vitamin B6 which is responsible
for producing mood-boosting serotonin. They are also good for lowering
cholesterol and preventing water retention. An added bonus is their
natural sweetness, so they are an ideal alternative snack to chocolate
Q. Why is your program divided into 3 phases? What is the role of each phase?
As
you know, many diets start out super strict. Then as our motivation
wanes we go back to our old habits and the weight comes back on. I have
discovered that the easiest and most effective way to achieve a lean
physique is to work with the natural harmony of our body’s physiology.
From my experience, it takes roughly four weeks before our metabolism
jumps to the next fat burning level. So, the process of obtaining our
ideal lean physique should be viewed as fat burning “phases” that we
control through establishing new eating habits, rather than a “diet”.
For this reason the
Get Lean Program is divided into three, monthly phases: Momentum, Acceleration and Peak.
The Momentum Phase begins the process of
increasing your fat burning metabolism.
Your body will adjust to new eating habits and these changes will
enable you to maintain your diet while gradually reducing your caloric
and carbohydrate intake.
The Acceleration Phase will help reduce
your body fat % while maintaining the energy levels necessary to work
and train hard. Your body will adjust to producing efficient energy
from fewer calories and you will see acceleration in your fat loss.
The Peak Phase will help you reach your optimum lean physique at the end of Month 3.
Many
physique competitors use a similar system to prepare for competitions.
But this program takes that science and makes it doable for the
everyday person who wants to lose weight!
Q. How does it feel to be a role model for people in their 40’s, many of whom believe that they just can’t lose weight anymore?
A.
John, I feel humbled and thrilled. Humbled because I was just an
everyday executive who through a turn of events was able to change my
body and my life. Thrilled because I know that if I can do it – you can
too. Believing that you can do it is the first step and often that’s
the hardest, like you said many “believe” that they just can’t lose
weight. That’s why I created my “Think Lean – Get Lean” audio program –
to help change your thinking, so you can change your body.
Editor’s Note: Think Lean Get Lean comes as a bonus with the main
Get Lean Program
Q. You place greater exercise on nutrition than on exercise. Why is that?
A.
My experience has been that nutrition is where most people fail when it
comes to losing weight. The program covers the basics of how to
exercise in the fat burning zone and the benefits of different types of
exercise. For those that want more specific training advice I include
that in my 12 weeks of personalized support.
Q. You’re
just starting out as a fitness and fat loss online expert. What are
your personal goals? What would you like to achieve?
A.
One of my personal goals is to build real relationships with everyone
on Get Lean Program. I worked with the Japanese for 10 years and they
are very service orientated. I want to give 150% to every person on the
program for their personal success. And of course, I am excited to
share their personal transformation stories down the track. My big
picture goal is to produce more high quality fitness and nutrition
resources so I can keep inspiring people that change is possible at any
age!
Q: Thank you for taking the time to do this interview with me, Belinda. Good luck with the program.
For more on how Belinda transformed her body, including pictures, visit
Belinda Benn’s Body transformation method.
