11 12 2009

The Fit Female Credo

-11I learn something new from Rachel Cosgrove every time I read one of her articles. Rachel is a sought after personal trainer, a gym owner, and an amazing athlete.

I have been reading everything Rachel for a few years now. Maybe you’ve read her articles, too, she’s been published in all the right places including Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Shape, Muscle and Fitness Hers. She’s also been featured online at Bodybuilding.com and Figureathlete.com. It might be an understatement to say she impresses me.

I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be coached by Rachel. When I learned she was writing a new book, The Female Body Breakthrough, I thought here’s my chance to get inside her head and learn even more from her.

I also sent her an email and asked if she could tell me more about her book. She said:

You can expect to read real life stories of both myself and my clients along with solid research and advice that comes from years of studying what works for women to change their bodies. This book is more of a journey and as you progress in to the book so sho-10uld your journey to becoming a fit female. The book is full of every visual tool I have ever used with a client, quotes to inspire you and stories and pictures. Chapter 1 lays out The Fit Female Credo which is a summary of what is to come in the book. The Fit Female Credo is the rules to live by to become a Fit Female.

The Fit Female Credo
1. Act as if you are a fit female.
2. Get out of your comfort zone.
3. Fuel your body to be fabulous!
4. Train hard or go home.
5. Get hooked on feeling fit, not a number on the scale.
6. Be an early riser.
7. Make rest and relaxation a priority.
8. Obstacles will arise – anticipate them!
9. Keep a journal or a blog.
10. Eliminate the negative people and surround yourself with positive people.
11. Think about your thoughts.
12. Attitude is everything.
13. Manage your stress.
14. Put an end to body bashing and instead celebrate your strengths.
15. Don’t rely on will power. Have strategies.
16. Stop rationalizing and making excuses.

And then she told me that if you order the book through Amazon.com on November 12th she’ll toss in some free gifts.  So, I’m going to order my copy of The Female Body Breakthrough today so I can get a bunch of free stuff including: a poster with The Fit Female Credo, 3 months of video coaching with Rachel, and 5 fitness, nutrition and mindset related E-books.

Here’s the link if you’d like to get in on this special offer, too: www.thefemalebodybreakthrough.com

Now, I better wrap this up so I have time to wrap up some birthday gifts for my brother and my sister-in-law…Happy Birthday, guys!

 

11 Comments on “The Fit Female Credo”

Lance says:

November 12th 2009

Joanna,
I find the whole Cosgrove family to be very inspiring. A regular workout routine I’ve used over the last couple of years comes from a book her husband, Alwyn Cosgrove, co-authored. I have kept up with Rachel in the past, when she was competing in triathlons (maybe she still is?). Anyway, I have a high level of confidence that this book is spot on!

Diane Fit to the Finish says:

November 12th 2009

Wow – she is just amazing. Both in appearance and in spirit. I must have been under a rock because I don’t think I’d ever heard of her. I’ve read those magazines but must not have noticed who wrote the articles!!

The Candid RD says:

November 12th 2009

I love this “Fit Female Credo”, especially the last one, which is what about 90% of my clients need to hear! I am SO SO SO sick of their lame excuses! Ugh. They get more and more pathetic everyday. Rest and relaxation is also important, but only if you get that exercise in :) Well, it’s important either way, but exercise first!

Fred says:

November 12th 2009

Hi Joanna! Nice post…terrific”Credo” by her…applies to everyone, IMHO. I have a “Bodyweight Exercise” DVD by Alwyn Cosgrove which features Rachel doing a lot of the exercises and she nails them! Love his New Rules Of Lifting book…assuming her book will be equally awesome!
Thanks! :)

carrie says:

November 12th 2009

i am putting this one on my christmas list!! i love number 4….train hard or go home. i am IN.

carrie says:

November 12th 2009

ok, so much for the christmas list. i couldn’t wait. i just went and bought it on amazon and got all the free gifts. i am a sucker for a free gift.

Zoë says:

November 12th 2009

“5. Get hooked on feeling fit, not a number on the scale.” —> Precisely! Fantastic advise! Great post, Joanna.

FatFighterTV says:

November 12th 2009

I totally love #5, but #6 – let’s just say I am NOT a morning person.

Healthier Living says:

March 16th 2010

Health always a great wealth for all. Why we will not achieve this? In this consideration everyone want to have good health. Let us build our healthier life with controlled food habit,discipline, keep pace with work, rest and or exercise. While Health is the root of happiness let us build a Happier life.

Benefits of Exercises says:

March 26th 2010

Health is very important for the healthy and peaceful living. one must go for morning walk or jogging to remain health. Once should know the benefits of physical fitness and mental wellness and try to attain it to live a prosperous life.

Fitness Tips says:

May 11th 2010

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