Welcome To The Fit Female Blog!

My name is Geralyn Coopersmith.  I'm the author of Fit + Female, an exercise physiologist and a certified personal trainer. 

I'm also the creator of a complete weight loss system, The Best Me Ever.  I've been helping women get in the best shape of their lives for the past seventeen years.  So I know what works -- and what doesn't.

One thing that I've learned is that most women (most people in general, for that matter) have the same issues that prevent them from getting fit.

• They are fed up with workout programs that are boring -- or painful
• They don't have any (or enough) time to exercise
• They find it difficult (if not impossible) to get to the gym on a regular basis
• They aren't motivated to workout at home
• They can't find a "diet" that really works in the real world -- with real food!

This blog, and The Best Me Ever are all about breaking down all the barriers that keep us from getting in shape and staying that way.  Ultimately, it boils down to three critical factors.  You have to change:

• The Way You Think - This can mean everything from having realistic expectations about what YOUR body is supposed to look like at its most fit -- to making your fitness a daily priority.
• The Way You Move - You need to exercise almost every day.  But you don't need to beat yourself up.  The secret is balanced, time-efficient exercises that give you some muscle toning, some fat-burning cardio and some flexibility.
• The Way You Eat - Healthy food, is for the most part, non-fattening food.  You can eat a heck of a lot of fruits, veggies and lean proteins without gaining weight.  Sure portion control definitely plays a role, but learning to focus on nutrient-rich, high fiber foods makes daily weight loss very easy!

If you continue to read this blog you'll see that these are on-going themes that I like to address. 

With The Best Me Ever, I've developed a step-by-step system that teaches you how to workout to get the best gains in the shortest period of time, what to eat to lose weight and keep it off and how to think about the importance of fitness in your life.  The beauty of it is the simplicity...if you follow this system, it works -- plain and simple.  In fact, I'm so proud of it -- and so convinced that it will work for anyone, that I back it up with a 90-day full money-back guarantee!!

I was recently interviewed by celebrated fitness podcast host, Anthony Renna of The Better Golf With Fitness Podcast and The Strength Coach Podcast.  Anthony asked me about some of my training philosophies, female fitness myths and misconceptions and the reasons that I developed The Best Me Ever.  Click on the player below to listen.

Comments

[mkh]

I am confused about what types of exercise to do each day. I've heard you shouldn't work the same muscle group two days in a row to give muscles time to heal. I walk for cardio but I also like to tone my leg muscles with targeted exercises. Should I not be walking and toning every day?

[Pills Bury Free Weight Loss Guide]

Great blog! It definitely is up to every individual to make healthy choices for themselves.

[Andie]

In middle school and high school I was always concerned with my weight which fluctuated between 120 and 130 throughout high school. I fought the weight by eliminating meals, the only meal I ever ate was dinner during the school year and in the summer I was unable to hold myself back and gained weight. My mother and sister were always smaller than me and only because they had better self control when it came to cutting meals. After leaving high school I got fed up with this lifestyle and did the exact opposite and gorged myself. Three months, thirty lbs heaver, I decided enough was enough and I joined a gym. One year later, I lost 5 lbs. Then I read the Fit and Female book. It has been one month I have lost 7 lbs, 4cm in my hips, butt, and thighs. This book gave me motivation which finally got me out of this slump, I ran a mile for the first time in two years without stopping and I have the motivation and energy (from the nutritional food I have been eating and enjoying) to continue. If I hadn't found this book, I would still be in the slump and now that I am out there is no stopping me!

[Janet Golden]

This is a great post. With all three of my pregnancies I did light exercise. I mostly swam. Especially with my third. My legs were so swollen and I was so uncomfortable I swam almost daily. I loved to take long walks too.

I love your blog. I have learned so much from the information provided.

You are an inspiration!

[Drew Baye]

Good post. It is unfortunate that more restaurants do not offer healthier options and portions, but ultimately it is up to each individual to make responsible choices about what they put in their bodies. Like one of my co-workers likes to tell his clients, we're not alligators - we don't have to snap at every bit of food that crosses our paths - we can choose what and how much to eat.

Maybe if more people exercised a little self discipline and ate more consciously our country wouldn't be in the poor shape it is.

[Your Lill Brazilian Bro]

Hey Big Sis.
I was just checking your website, love what you have been doing!
Miss Being Around You.
Love you G

Beijos
Alex

[Sarbojit]

Nice site, please give some tme to visit and I'm sure you won't be disappointed

[Rachel Anne]

Geralyn, I found your 5 min workout on YouTube and linked to it and your site on my blog, www.homesanctuary.com. I post simple activities that my readers can do each day to create a sanctuary at home for themselves and their families. I thought you did a great job with the workout and hope you don't mind the little "plug" on my site. You have some wonderful products here and I wish you well.

Thanks for getting my readers and I up and moving today!

Rachel Anne

[laurie]

Your blog is such a wonderful way to help me with my life.Not only do you give me step by step advice on how to achieve a healthy fit body----make myself over at almost 64 years old but the time and effort you put in to try and teach us all the beauty of possibilities in life is just awesome----a word too often misused but in your case the only adjective that will do. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.