Jan 18th, 2012
Author: Erin
Results Post – End of Jamie Eason’s Live Fit Trainer
Now that I’ve successfully completed the 12 week program, I’m so proud of myself. This is the first program that I’ve stuck with the whole way through. I can honestly say I’m very proud of myself and my results!
I’ll get right to the numbers. I measured myself last night after dinner (probably not the best idea because I was stuffed but I knew I wouldn’t do it in the morning!). Here are my measurements after the 12 week LiveFit trainer!!!!
| Start | End | Difference | |
| Weight | 137 | 125 | - 12lbs |
| Height | 5’7 | 5’7 | Same |
| Bodyfat | 21% | 17% | - 4% |
| Arms | 12″ | 11.5″ | - .5″ |
| Hips | 37″ | 35.25″ | - 1.75″ |
| Waist | 32″ | 26″ | - 6″ |
| Thighs | 23 | 20.5 | - 2.5″ |
| Calves | 13″ | 14″″ | + 1″ |
| Shoulders | 37″ | 37.5″ | +.5″ |
I’m beyond excited with my results. I’m not 100% certain on my body fat percentage though. I checked it yesterday at the gym with a handheld device. I checked it several times and every time it was between 14% and 17% so I’m going to round up and say that it was 17% (but it could be lower!). If I get it tested within the next couple days, I”ll update this post.
Overall, I’m very happy with this program. I have learned SO much about working out, nutrition and my own body throughout these past 12 weeks. Now that I’m done, I’m going to go on my much deserved cruise to the Bahamas and then come back and hopefully continue to do workouts from phase 2 and phase 3 circuits.
Here’s a glance at what Phase 3 looked like:
What would I do differently next time around?
I would try to stick with the diet more. I didn’t follow the diet. I just tried to eat clean throughout the program. I don’t think I gave my body enough calories throughout this program. If I would have eaten more (especially in phase 1) then I would have seen much more muscle definition at the end of the 12 weeks.
Did you have a few cheat meals throughout this plan?
I had more than a “few” cheat meals. I was the poster child of what you’re NOT supposed to do on this plan. I had cheat WEEKENDS (not just meals) and continued to be social and had many beers on the weekends with my friends. I know it’s terrible but I”m not going to lie. It’s so hard for me to stay on point during the weekend. Nutrition is something I REALLY need to work on. On the other hand, this proves that this program does produce results, even if you’re not eating perfect. The weight lifting portion of the plan truly works alone and the proper diet will increases results.
Did you ever miss a workout?
Yes. I ended up missing several days around Thanksgiving and Christmas. There was a total of 7 days that I missed. I never skipped a workout though. If I had to miss a workout, I would just do the one I had planned on the next following day. When I started the plan, I was so nervous to miss a workout. By the end, I realized that life can get in the way and it’s OKAY to push a workout back a day. It’s not going to ruin your progress. My advice..don’t stress too much if you have to push a workout or two back a day. This is a program to change our lifestyle, not just a 3 month plan.
What was your favorite phase?
All of the phases have things that I enjoyed and didn’t so that’s hard to say. I really enjoyed the no-cardio of phase one but by phase two I was so ready to get on that treadmill. I also enjoyed lifting heavier in phase one.
In phase 2 I liked that we added cardio however it was hard for me to stay at a medium intensity cardio of 70% of my maximum. I always felt like I was going too slow. The workouts seemed SUPER long in phase 2 and I hit a wall around week 7. I felt like I was getting burnt out. Luckily I kept going and got back on track.
In phase 3, the sprints in weeks 9-10 were CRAZY. It was so hard doing them at 8mph+ but after I got done with them, I felt like I truly accomplished something. My favorite 2 weeks of the entire program were weeks 11-12. I LOVED the circuits and the 30-60 min. of cardio of your choice. One downside of phase 3 was that I felt like I really started to lose my hard earned muscle. Next time around, I would focus on lifting heavier in the first 2 phases and eat more calories so that in phase 3 I don’t lose it all!
Would you do this plan again?
Yes. I would do this plan again. Now that I’ve been through it, I think I can jump around from phase to phase more comfortably and know what I’m doing. The next time I do the plan, I may stay in one phase for a longer period of time, or modify it based on results. If I want to put on muscle, I’ll go to phase 1. If I want to maintain or continue to put on muscle, I’ll go to phase 2. if I want to lean out, I’ll go to phase 3. Every phase has it’s own purpose. Trust the program, it works!
Do you get paid for promoting this program?
NO! I am just a blogger who gave this program a shot and wanted to blog throughout my journey. When I first started the plan, I searched for a blog that I could follow by each day. I couldn’t find one, so I figured I’d start one! In return, my only hope is to help someone find motivation or inspire someone else to keep going.
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**Erin**
Nice work Erin! I think I need to clean up my eating, because I seem to be gaining a few lbs
I was going to chalk it up to gaining muscle but I donno.. I am not discouraged though, because I still feel great, and my clothes are fitting just the same, if not slightly better 
Don’t be discouraged! Almost everyone gains weight in phase 1. Your building muscle!! I wish I would have gained more in phase 1 so that I could see better muscle by phase 3. Keep it up and try not to look at the scale.
Woo! What a big difference! Your body completely transformed. I can’t believe that’s only 3 weeks! (Of hard work and dedication) It’s nice to know that you can get great results and maintain a semi-normal social life on weekends. Now I won’t beat myself up for a glass of wine with friends here or there as I go through the program! Good luck in the next months when you decide what is next!
Oops! I mean 3 months, not 3 weeks!
hah! I wish I could have lost 12 lbs in 3 weeks but I don’t think that would be too healthy! Thanks for your comment
Good for you girl! That is awesome, and I hope my results are even half as good as yours. I just started phase 2 and my weight is the same as when I started, however, I’ve seen a lot of improvement in muscle tone, especially in the booty region. I’m also glad to have cardio back, but I feel you on the “i don’t feel like I’m going fast enough” thing.
Thanks Jess! Just keep going and hide the scale!
Amazing results Erin. Congrats!! I’m am just getting started with the program and this is great motivation to keep going!
Thanks Brittany! I’m so glad I can inspire someone else to keep going. It’s a great program!
I stumbled on this post while looking for feedback on the LiveFit program. Thanks for the recap — it sounds like if I just trust the program I’ll come out okay. Interesting about the diet — I was not intending to follow the recommendations but maybe I’ll have a second look. Congrats on your success.
The diet has helped a lot of people see great results. If you don’t follow the diet, just try to take in a lot of protein and eat clean & often! Thanks for visiting my page
Thank you. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I just finished the day one routine about an hour ago. My arms feel like Jello. I am optimistic about the results.
Came across your site on the group page for the LiveFit Trainer. I’m currently in phase 2, week 6 of the trainer. Can definitely notice that my body is getting stronger but I still feel “bloated.” In progress pics, I look leaner but I FEEL fat. Hoping this “feeling” goes away in phase 3. Any recommendations? I’ve also had cheat WEEKENDS, but like you said: you can still get results, but the cleaner your diet, the greater results you’ll have. Congratulations on your success with the program!
It’s okay, phase 3 will relaly burn off that “bloat”. Phase 3 is intense and is the “cutting” phase. The more muscle you built, the better you’ll lose all the fat in phase 3! Good luck with the trainer!!
GREAT BLOG!! I’m starting Week #10 tomorrow and can vouch for everything you said here – especially the part about the sprints in Week 9/10 being a HUGE pain in the patootie!! LOL! But they certainly help with the leaning out focus of Phase 3. In week 9 alone I lost 2.9lbs & 0.2% bodyfat. Looking forward to doing ‘after shot’ on Day 85… And I think I’ll repeat Phase 2 & 3 with a little tweaking at the end since I have more weight/bodyfat to lose.
Thank you and congrats on your success so far!
Hi,
I just read your blog about the Livefit trainer. I just started phase 3 2/27/12. Was phase 3 the phase where you noticed you got rid of the “extra” puff you may have had? I am doing the workouts, trying to eat as clean as I can, and am really hoping I lose more of my middle during this phase. Could you email me back with what you think?
thanx,
heather
Hi, great blog!
I’m going to start with the LiveFit soon, but i have 1 question, maybe you can help me.
Do you now what happens if i do cardio during the 1st phase? (email answer)
Thank’s a lot !
I just sent you an email!
I also tried to do cardio during phase one and hopped through phase 2 to 3. Now, 2 months later, I’ve gained 8 pounds and am feeling “bloated.” I eat paleo with only 30% of my calories coming from healthy fat on average. WHY AM I GAINING WEIGHT? I eat clean as hell, with about 1400-1600 calories every single day….I’m hitting a wall, not fitting into my pants and really disheartened. What should I do?
I’m not too sure why but maybe you’re gaining muscle? It sounds like you’re doing everything right. Just keep working hard and hopefully you get to your goal!
Wow, I am so glad I found your blog! I am in the middle of Week 3, Phase 1. I got side tracked the first 2 weeks, getting a sinus infection and having to postponed some of the workouts for later in the week. I haven’t yet missed a workout, as I use the weekends for any makeups I have to do.. BUT I am SO glad to hear that you didn’t use the nutrition plan. In the first week I did really good and followed most of the plan and made the recipes, but since then, I have fallen off and just gotten creative with clean meals. I eat really really good during the week, I pack all my meals for work and dinners are usually pretty healthy. But weekeneds are hardest for me, with 2 kids, ages 5 & 6, and a junk foodie for a husband.. eating on point all weekend deems to be difficult.
I have gotten better over the last couple of weekends, sunce DH works on Saturday mornings right now.. I have been eating good about 6 days a week compared to the 5. So glad to hear you got those amazing results even with not staying with the food plan. Thanks for your very thourough blog and congrats on completing the trainer, especially through the holidays!
Thank you!! Congrats on cleaning up your diet and not missig a workout!! Good luck with the rest of the trainer!
Hi, I just started the program, however, in between I have to complete a month of fasting (begin fast at dawn and finish at dusk where i can eat again to the next dawn/dusk cycle) Do you have any recommendations for completing the program? should i still lift even though I wont be eating every 3 hours? Or should I just resume after completing this month? Lastly, do you think this program is good for me, in the sense that, should i try to lose fat first and then use this program to tone? Or can I just use it right from the start..? Thanks, and great results!
I would not advise you to do the LiveFit program when you’re fasting for a month. You NEED the nutrition and protein from foods for this program to work. The food feeds your muscles to grow! I’d suggest just waiting to do Live Fit after your fasting is over. Good luck
I take flaxseed, fish oil, and a multivitamin, but is it necessary to take the supplements (shakes/powders, etc.) for the Live Fit program also? Or do you think good results are still possible with what I am currently taking?
Thanks!
For sure! I didn’t take any supplements during live fit. I sometimes had whey shakes when I didn’t have a protein source available but nothing else!
Very helpful. Thanks for the info, AND the honesty! And congrats!
Thanks for writing such an informative blog! I’m just about to start week 3 phase 1 of the live fit program. Is it normal to feel and look bloated? I can already see results in muscle tone on my upper body,but my stomach on the other hand not so much. It isn’t ‘pudgy’ but it’s hard and seems to really be protruding. I feel so thick, and I was definitely able to see the outline of my upper abs before I started the program. Just wondering if maybe you went through a similar experience…
2 wks left, only lost 2 lbs thus far. Still can’t do more than 5 pushups and pull up are a far off dream! Soo frustrating especially considering all the reviews and success stories of this program!