Healthy Challenge: The End

Healthy writer, Hannah Fox, wants to tone up, get fit, and lose a few pounds with the help of Maxitone and I.N.C Space fitness centre

I can’t believe it – the challenge is finished! It’s been three months of hard slog but it’s been worth it in the end. I’ve calculated* that I have:

• Got up a painfully early 45 times
• Avoided the choccie biccie tin 15 times
• Grunted in pain at lifting heavy weights 8 times
• Run 100 km
• Climbed 15,000 stairs on the stepper
• Drunk 40 Maxitone protein shakes

This challenge has been fantastic for me – I feel fitter and slimmer than I have for a long time and have actually really enjoyed the process. At the beginning of my challenge, fitness consultant Jacqueline Harvey from I.N.C. Space took various measurements that looked at not only weight, but also internal fat amounts and muscle mass. Take a look below to see how they compare:

Before:
Weight 64kg
Body fat: 29.4%
Hydration level: 48%
Muscle mass: 41%

After:
Weight 61kg
Body fat: 26%
Hydration level: 51%
Muscle mass: 45%

Jacqueline says:
Hannah’s muscle mass has increased and her body fat has reduced. Her hydration levels have also increased which is also great. Hannah’s goal was never really to lose a massive amount of weight so the 3kg (about 1/2 a stone) that she has lost is just a result of the natural process of getting fitter and more toned. After all, muscle weighs more than fat so you can see that she has become fitter and leaner. She’s also increased her running speed and endurance which is fantastic. 

The Maxitone products that I’ve been using have helped to tone me up and feel great so I’ve come to realise that protein shakes aren’t just for the boys – they can really help us girls to tone up. I’m determined to maintain the healthy diet and fitness regime as I feel really good for it, but I’m going to take a bit of a break for a week or two. All-in-all, I’m feeling fit, toned and ready for summer!

*When I say calculate, I really mean estimate…!

• Hannah used products by Maxitone. For more information visit www.maxitone.com
• She got fit at I.N.C. Space. For more information visit www.inc-space.com
• She was trained by Jacqueline Harvey who is founder of Crystal Clear Health. Visit www.crystalclearhealth.co.uk for more info.

To read Hannah’s previous blog posting click here.