Beachbody Trainer Shares 3 Weight-Loss "Game Changers" For Maximum Results

Autumn Calabrese
Autumn Calabrese

Beachbody trainer Autumn Calabrese, creator of the 21 Day Fix and 80 Day Obsession, has helped thousands of people lose weight, get strong, and completely transform their bodies (hers included!). For those people struggling to lose weight, we asked Autumn for advice, and she shared these three game-changers when it comes to getting results.

Cardio Strength Training
Autumn Calabrese

Cardio Strength Training

Cardio strength training is one of the biggest game-changers Autumn has seen. "You can push very hard in your workouts so you can accomplish more in less time." Using weights allows you to build lean muscle but "the way you use your weights also keeps your heart rate up, so you're getting your cardio in at the same time." It's a great way to burn fat and sculpt your muscles.

Timed Nutrition
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Timed Nutrition

Autumn said, "What we put in our bodies really does determine what the results are going to be. You can't out-train a bad diet." And Autumn warned, "While it's fun to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, it's not likely to get you to your final results."

If you want to lose body fat, "timed nutrition, combined with portion control and balanced macronutrients is a great way to do this." Timed nutrition refers to eating every 2.5 to three hours spread out throughout the day with balanced macros at each meal. For balanced macronutrients, Autumn likes a 40/30/30 split, meaning 40 percent healthy carbs, 30 percent lean protein, and 30 percent healthy fats.

This is what Autumn teaches with her color-coded container system Portion Fix, which is a component of the 80 Day Obsession, as well as all of her other workout programs. It shows you how to measure appropriate portion sizes of vegetables, fruits, protein, carbs, and seeds and dressings, preventing you from overeating and making meeting your daily calorie goal easier.

Eliminate Inflammatory Foods
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Eliminate Inflammatory Foods

"Eliminating inflammatory foods is also a huge game-changer," Autumn said. The most common inflammatory foods are sugar, dairy, wheat, corn, and soy." If you're working out five to six days a week, eating healthy, practicing self-care, and nothing is changing, Autumn said that "it might be time to try eliminating these foods." Autumn has found that, "Food sensitivities are much more common than people realize, and can wreak havoc on not only your weight-loss results but your health in general."