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Quickie note to let you know that my $12 deal for the 3-Day De-Bloat System is going away at midnight tonight, and I am also throwing in an extra BONUS for all those who purchase between now and then: my 4 Weeks to Tight Core Training Program.

My 4-Weeks to Tight Core Training program has since been retired, but it's coming out one last time today :)

Also, wanted to review a few quick things re: nutrition and training today:

I think you know my stance on all things physique related: nutrition is the gross control, while exercise is the fine tuner. In other words, consistency (not perfection!) with nutrition will, over time, help you maintain your weight and even slim down some. Exercise, on the other hand is about what I consider "building a body."

One of my Best of You Coaching gals was asking in our forum the other day about how to "get the body of a fitness model or competitor." Great question, and the bottom line is that they put in quality time under the bar the gym. They prioritize weight training volume (not necessarily cardio), and they work to add curves and muscle in the places they want, while using food to take off inches in other places. 

Nutrition is superior for fat loss and weight maintenance, while exercise (particularly weight training) helps you "build your body" by adding muscle and curves. 

So, a few quick take-aways:

1) Don't rely on exercise alone to help you lose weight. Consistent nutrition (90% clean 100% of the time) is where the magic happens.

2) Don't over-exercise to the point that your eating becomes out of control. Remember, adding minutes to your workouts and jacking up cardio is not benign. Watch out for the compensatory responses. If you find yourself ravenously hungry or with insatiable cravings, time to focus on stress management (exercise is a stress too!) and back off on volume. Again, weight training is the least likely of all exercise modes to increase cravings.

3) Ask, "What's my goal?" For fat loss, prioritize kitchen time. For muscle gain and added curves, prioritize the iron. Can you do both? Sure, but remember, focus is finite, so if you find that too much mental energy in one area is pulling your motivation in another area, it's time to take a step back and reset. 

That's it. Just a quickie reminder to maintain balance, drop the need to be perfect, but also be mindful of where you are spending your time and attention. It all matters, but you can't (and shouldn't feel like you should!) do it all. 

As always, all you can do is your best! 

Loving you guys, thank you for all the kind and thoughtful responses that you send me after reading my emails. I read and treasure every one. Thank you for being part of the JillFit community and helping me build a really fun and positive message!

Ox, Jill

PS. Don't forget to grab the 3-Day De-Bloat System here for $12, and get the 4-Weeks to Tight Core Training FREE with your purchase. Last day to get it all! :)