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Free Program + Nutrition Guide

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You're not starting over. You're starting with everything you've learned. This is the plan that gets you back.

3
Days / Week
30
Min / Session
4
Week Program
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You've been here before.

You downloaded the app. Bought the plan. Started strong for two weeks. Then life happened. That doesn't make you a failure. That makes you human.

"I have zero time and even less energy after work."
Between the job, the kids, and dinner, working out feels like one more thing on a list that's already too long.
"I've tried everything and nothing works anymore."
What worked in your 20s doesn't work now. Your body changed. The old plan didn't change with it.
"I don't even know where to start."
Gym intimidation is real. Walking machine to machine with no plan while everyone else seems to know exactly what they're doing.
"I can't get past week 2."
You start all-in. Six days a week. Chicken and rice. By week 3, you're back on the couch. The all-or-nothing approach always ends at nothing.

This isn't another generic plan.

It's a complete system built for adults who have a job, a family, and about 30 minutes to spare.

Built for Real Life

30-minute sessions. 3 days a week. No 5 AM alarms. No 90-minute gym marathons. Fits around your schedule, not the other way around.

Actually Progressive

Week 1 builds the habit. Week 4 builds the strength. Every session has a purpose. You'll see the numbers go up in your tracking.

Workouts + Nutrition

Not just exercises. A full nutrition system with real food you already eat. Meals you can cook for your family. Coffee included.

Everything you need to know.

What You Need

A commercial gym with dumbbells, cables, and machines. That's it. No specialty equipment. No home gym setup. Just a regular gym membership.

Time Commitment

30 to 45 minutes, 3 days per week. Rest at least 1 day between sessions. Example: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Picking Your Starting Weight

For each exercise, pick a weight where you can do 12 reps with 2 to 3 reps left in the tank. Too light is always better than too heavy in Week 1.

How to Get Stronger

When all 3 sets hit 12 clean reps: add 5 lbs on upper body, 10 lbs on lower body. Can't hit 12 at the new weight? Stay until you can. That's progressive overload.

Your 4-Week Workout Plan

Three full-body sessions per week. Every major muscle group, every workout. Click any exercise name for a video demo.

Day A

Lower Body + Core

Squat + Hinge Focus
Warm-Up (5 Min)
Hip Circles10 each direction
Bodyweight Squat10 reps
Glute Bridge10 reps
Leg Swings (front to back)10 each leg
Training
A
3 sets x 12 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 90s
B
3 sets x 12 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 90s
C
3 sets x 10 each leg | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 60s
D
3 sets x 12 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 60s
E
2 sets x 15 reps
Rest 45s
Core Finisher
C
2 sets x 8 reps each side
Breathe out as your arm and leg extend. Keep your lower back glued to the floor.
Day B

Upper Body + Core

Push + Pull Focus
Warm-Up (5 Min)
Arm Circles10 fwd + 10 back
Band Pull-Apart15 reps
Wall Push-Up10 reps
Cat-Cow8 reps
Training
A
3 sets x 12 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 90s
B
3 sets x 12 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 90s
C
3 sets x 10 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 60s
D
3 sets x 12 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 60s
E
2 sets x 12 reps
Rest 45s
F
2 sets x 12 reps
Rest 45s
Core Finisher
C
2 sets x 30 seconds
Squeeze your glutes, brace your core, breathe. Don't let your hips sag.
Day C

Full Body

Balanced Session
Warm-Up (5 Min)
Hip Circles8 each direction
Bodyweight Squat8 reps
Inchworm5 reps
Band Pull-Apart10 reps
Training
A
3 sets x 12 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 90s
B
3 sets x 12 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 90s
C
3 sets x 12 reps | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 60s
D
3 sets x 10 each side | Tempo: 3-1-0
Rest 60s
E
2 sets x 15 reps
Rest 45s
Core Finisher
C
2 sets x 8 reps each side
Extend opposite arm and leg slowly. Hold 2 seconds at the top. Great for back health.

Weeks 3-4: Time to Push

Compounds (exercises A and B): Drop to 10 reps. Add 5 lbs on upper body exercises, 10 lbs on lower body. The weight should feel challenging by rep 8.
Accessories (exercises C and D): Keep 12 reps but push the last set as far as your form allows. Stop 1 rep before it gets ugly.
Isolation and Core: Stay the same. Focus on quality contractions and controlled movement. These don't need to be heavy.
Walk every day. 7,000+ steps. Training day or not. It adds up more than you think over 4 weeks.

Eat for results. Keep your sanity.

This isn't a rigid meal plan you'll follow for 3 days and quit. It's a system that works with the food you already eat. Three rules. That's it.

Step 1: Find Your Number

Enter your body weight. The calculator gives you a starting point for fat loss calories and your daily protein floor. Not losing 0.5 to 1 lb per week after 2 weeks? Drop 100 to 150 calories.

pounds
1,920
Calories / Day
Starting point for fat loss
128
Grams Protein
Your daily protein floor

Build Your Day

Pick one option from each meal slot. All options at each slot are calorie-matched within 30 calories of each other. No math. No stress. Just pick and eat.

Breakfast ~400 cal
A
Scrambled Eggs + Toast
3 eggs scrambled + 1 slice whole wheat toast + 1/2 avocado
P: 24gC: 22gF: 25g
B
Greek Yogurt Bowl
1 cup Greek yogurt + 1/3 cup granola + 1/2 cup mixed berries
P: 22gC: 45gF: 8g
C
Protein Smoothie
1 scoop whey + 1 banana + 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp peanut butter
P: 35gC: 42gF: 12g
+ Coffee with 2 tbsp creamer (~70 cal). Budgeted in. Non-negotiable.
Mid-Morning Snack ~200 cal
A
Apple + Peanut Butter
1 medium apple + 2 tbsp peanut butter
P: 7gC: 30gF: 16g
B
Cheese + Almonds
2 string cheese sticks + 15 almonds
P: 14gC: 4gF: 18g
C
Protein Bar
Any bar in the 200 cal range (Quest, ONE, Built Bar)
P: 20gC: 25gF: 8g
Lunch ~500 cal
A
Chicken + Rice + Veggies
6oz grilled chicken breast + 1 cup white rice + roasted veggies (broccoli, peppers, zucchini)
P: 45gC: 50gF: 8g
B
Turkey Wrap
Whole wheat tortilla + 4oz turkey + lettuce + tomato + mustard + side salad
P: 35gC: 40gF: 12g
C
Burrito Bowl
1 cup rice + 1/2 cup black beans + 4oz chicken + salsa + 2 tbsp guacamole
P: 42gC: 55gF: 14g
Dinner ~500 cal
A
Salmon + Sweet Potato
6oz salmon fillet + 1 medium sweet potato + steamed broccoli
P: 40gC: 45gF: 16g
B
Ground Turkey Tacos
2 corn tortillas + 5oz ground turkey + lettuce + salsa + squeeze of lime
P: 38gC: 30gF: 14g
C
Chicken Stir-Fry
5oz chicken + mixed veggies + 1 cup rice + 1 tbsp soy sauce + sesame oil drizzle
P: 40gC: 50gF: 8g
Evening Snack (If Needed) ~200 cal
A
Cottage Cheese + Berries
1 cup cottage cheese + 1/2 cup mixed berries
P: 28gC: 15gF: 5g
B
Light Ice Cream
2/3 cup Halo Top or similar low-cal ice cream
P: 6gC: 28gF: 4g
C
Rice Cakes + PB
2 rice cakes + 1 tbsp peanut butter + banana slices on top
P: 5gC: 32gF: 9g
This slot exists to kill the late-night pantry raid. If you eat at night, plan for it.

The Rules That Keep It Real

These aren't restrictions. They're the reason this works when everything else hasn't.

The Coffee Rule

Your morning coffee with creamer is budgeted in. 2 tablespoons of whatever you like. About 70 calories. Every single day. Nobody is giving up their coffee, so we don't pretend they will.

The 80/20 Rule

80% whole foods. 20% whatever keeps you sane. Dark chocolate. A protein bar. Halo Top after the kids go to bed. If you try to eat perfectly, you'll eat nothing right within a month.

The Family Rule

This works with what you cook for your household. Same meals, smarter portions. You're not cooking two dinners. You're adjusting one.

The Adjustment Rule

Losing 0.5 to 1 lb per week? Change nothing. Losing faster than 2 lbs per week? Add 200 calories. Not losing after 2 weeks? Cut 150 calories. Simple.

The 4-Week Game Plan

What to focus on each week. Don't try to do everything at once. One focus per week.

1

Show Up

Three sessions this week. That's the only goal. Weights should feel comfortable. Learn the movements. Get your body used to training again. Don't worry about the scale.

2

Dial In the Food

Track one full day accurately using the meal options above. See where you actually stand. Pick your go-to options for each slot and stick with them. Consistency beats variety right now.

3

Push the Weights

Add 5 lbs on upper body compounds, 10 lbs on lower body. The weight should feel challenging by rep 8. You're stronger than Week 1. The numbers should show it.

4

Test Yourself

Same exercises. Heavier weight. How do they feel compared to Week 1? Notice how the bar feels lighter. Notice how the reps feel cleaner. That's 4 weeks of progress. You earned it.

Ready for the
Full Program?

This is 4 weeks. It works. But it's designed to be a starting point.

The full 12-week program is built for YOUR body, YOUR goals, YOUR life. Custom workouts. Personalized nutrition. A coach who actually answers your texts and adjusts your plan when life gets messy.

That's what coaching with me looks like.

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