Making This 1 Change to Her Workouts Helped Jamie Lose Body Fat and Build Muscle

POPSUGAR: What made you embark on your weight-loss journey?
Jamie Glassman: I was working out a lot as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, but I really wasn't seeing the results I was so desperately looking for with my fitness routine.

PS: How much weight have you lost to date and how long did it take?
JG: I've only lost about six pounds, but I've lost a lot of body fat and built lean muscle.

PS: How did you lose the weight?
JG: I now coach for a program that focuses on 30-minute interval and strength-training workouts you can do from anywhere (your home, the gym, while traveling). The workouts go by really fast, and they are really efficient.

PS: Did you follow a specific diet to help you lose weight?
JG: I follow a simple portion-controlled meal plan, which tells me how much of each food group I should be eating every day. I don't restrict myself at all.

PS: What does a typical day of eating look like for you?
JG:

I need to eat every few hours, so I try to prepare healthy veggies to snack on all day.

PS: Does your diet change on the days you work out?
JG: Not really, since it [the workout] is only 30 minutes a day. If I'm doing more than that, I will adjust my diet and eat a lot more food.

PS: Do you count calories? Why or why not?
JG: I don't count calories. That used to drive me crazy, and not all calories are created equal.

PS: What are some nonscale victories you've experienced?
JS: None of my clothes fit me anymore! I was really uncomfortable last Summer with my body and I wanted to hide in my clothes. This Summer, it feels great to feel confident in a bathing suit or put on my favorite dress and run out the door. It feels good to feel good.

PS: What has been the most challenging aspect about your weight-loss journey? How did you overcome it?
JG: My mindset. We're so conditioned to think food is the enemy and that we should be eating less to lose weight. It was the opposite for me. I was working out excessively and not properly fueling my body. I was always exhausted and didn't want to eat because I thought it would make me gain weight. I really needed to educate myself and change the way I thought about food.

PS: What keeps you motivated?
JG: My clients, my team, and my boyfriend. When we take care of ourselves, we can take care of other people. Making myself and my goals a priority has changed my life. It's helped me find my true passion, strengthen my relationship, and helped me find more confidence than ever before.

PS: Do you have any advice or tips for people on their own journey?
JG: Stay consistent and put your goals or your why in front of you every single day. Don't give yourself the option to quit. If you keep going every single day, you will make the progress you're looking for!