The Pilates Promise:
” In 10 sessions you’ll feel a difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see a difference, in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body.”
Let’s see if that’s true.
Subject: 27 year old female who is currently 10-15 lbs over goal weight
Program: 3 60-minute Pilates sessions a week for 10 weeks, totaling 30 sessions.
During the Program the subject will be cataloging the following:
- The Day, The Date
- Session Number
- Weight
- Daily Food Intake
- Total number of calories consumed per day
- Daily Nutrition information
- Additional Exercise - if applicable
From the subject’s mouth: 
Hi, my name is Lissette. I am committed to getting healthy. I have always worked out, but in that infrequent way where several times a year I’d suffer through the first 2 weeks back in the gym, feeling like crap, not being able to walk or sit down without wincing, only to fall off the wagon again and stop going for a few months at a time. No more of that. Instead I am going to make working out and eating healthy a lifestyle change.
I thought that being around like-minded people might help with this life-changing decision, so I got a job at a Studio Lotus, the Premier Pilates Studio in Atlanta. I had never done Pilates before, but I quickly noticed that all the regulars looked fabulous, so I thought, “what the hell, I’ll give it a shot.” Besides, I’ve always wanted to touch my toes.
I started researching Pilates online, which is where I found the above quote by the big man himself, Joseph Pilates. While interviewing for the position, I suggested that Studio Lotus put their money where Joe’s mouth is and sponsor someone to go through a 30 session program. Joe’s promise was to do 30 sessions in 30 days- which is a little unrealistic for most people these days, both financially and time-wise. I suggested 30 sessions over 10 weeks time, averaging 3 sessions a week. Totally doable. The owners liked the idea and asked if I’d be interested in being the guinea pig. I hoped that they would. As soon as I was hired I began the challenge.
As for diet, I have been asked to follow the Traditional Diet as closely as possible. Basically I will eat whole foods- nothing in a can, sealed package, or containing preservatives. No low-fat or fat-free items at all (YESSSSS!!!!!!) and lots of protein and fat- especially within 30 minutes of completing a workout. I will be getting most, if not all, of these items from Trader Joe’s, a local market that has many organic and whole foods at affordable prices. As I learn more about the Traditional Diet I will try to tweak my diet to more closely resemble it and will keep you posted as to what I learn and from where I receive my information.
Needless to say, I am excited at this opportunity and looking forward to the end result… and just in time for bathing suit season!
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