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Name: Melanie Britto
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I had gained a lot of weight when I got my first job out of college. I was in sales and living for the first time on my own, which mean a lot of wining and dining. I went to the gym 5 times a week and thought that was enough and I was wrong. When I went to see the doctor in January and he told me I weighed 170 lbs. I was mortified. I knew I needed to start changing my eating habits right away. Many people in my family have struggled with weight problems and I did not want to go down that road.
  Click Image To Enlarge.I Knew I Needed To Change My Eating Habits Right Away. People say you have to be ready to change your lifestyle and I definitely was ready and determined. I could not make excuses anymore.
I was referred to Anthony Moretti and Body Language Plus in Warwick, RI. He met with me and went over his diet to see if it was a good match for me. He asked me what I wanted to loose. I said I'd like to loose 20 lbs but would be happy even with 10 because I know I can never get to 20. He explained that it was a commitment and I could lose it if I wanted but it wouldn't work unless I gave it 100%. He weighed me, took my measurements, and made me face reality. I started the diet that day and lost 5 lbs my first week.
 Click Image To Enlarge.I Lost 5 Lbs My First Week. We started training together a few times a week, and I put in three sessions a week on my own. Slowly but surely, loosing 1-2 lbs a week I got to my 145lb goal by mid-may! I was ecstatic! He asked me to consider competing and after being successful in loosing the weight when I never thought I would, I thought bring it on!
 Click Image To Enlarge.I Reached My 145 Lbs Goal And I Was Ecstatic. If I could overcome the challenge of not being able to eat and drink whatever I wanted and loose weight, that gave me the confidence in myself that I could do anything.
 Click Image To Enlarge.Melanie Britto.
Initially when I was just dieting to loose weight I was taking Calcium Supplements twice a day and amino acids before I worked out. When I started training for competitions he added in Beta Alanine and a fat burner prior to working out and at lunch time and essential fatty acids twice a day.
My diet consists of 24g protein and 22g carbs per meal 5 times a day. Normally I eat the same thing every day and mix it up from a list of carbs and protein Anthony gave me to choose from.
10:00 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM I basically eat that 7 days a week, mixing up the carbs with the proteins. I usually have one cheat meal on Saturdays that I cut 10 weeks prior to show date. I sub out chicken sometimes for 3.7 oz of white fish or approximately 4 ounces of Turkey.
 Click Image To Enlarge.Melanie Britto.
Incline Press - 20 reps, 3 sets Dumbbells Incline Press - 20 reps, 3 sets Peck Deck - 20 reps, 3 sets Hammer Curls - 3 sets, 20 reps Single Arm Curls - 3 sets, 20 reps, alternating arms Preacher Curls - 3 sets 20 reps 1 Hour Cardio
Seated cable rows - 3 sets 20 reps Cable Pull Downs - 3 sets, 20 reps Triceps pushdown - 3 sets 20 reps Overhead extenstion - 3 sets, 20 reps Skull Crushers - 3 sets 20 reps 1 Hour Cardio
Thursday:
Hamstring curls - 3 sets, 20 reps, alternating legs Squats - 3 sets, 20 reps Lunges - 3 sets 20 reps Adductor Machine - 3 sets 20 reps Abductor Machine - 3 sets 20 reps 1 Hour Cardio
Upright Rows - 3 sets, 20 reps Shoulder Press - 3 sets, 20 reps Side Lateral Raises - 3 sets, 20 reps Rear Deltoids - 3 sets, 20 reps Seated Calf Machine - 3 sets, 20 reps Calf Raises - 3 sets, 20 reps Abs 1 Hour Cardio
Day Off Weight Training Sunday:
 Click Image To Enlarge.Melanie Britto.
I highly recommend seeing a trainer and nutritionist to get on track. It also helps keep you focused and accountable. Anthony was great and keep me motivated. Also find friends who are interested in working out and nutrition, or explain what you are trying to do to those closest to you. It is hard and their support is crucial to your success!
 Click Image To Enlarge.Their Support Is Crucial To Your Success. 
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