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Author: Coach Adam | Founder of Fitness Freedom Athletes

Couple of years ago I was constantly battling terrible gas.

I mean REALLY bad!

I was eating “clean” and “healthy” focusing on the “good foods” and avoiding the “bad foods”…

But something wasn’t right.

It would keep me up at night.

My better half too! :/

It was driving me INSANE.

Food intake was good. Lots of vegetables. Plenty of oats and rice.

What was going wrong?

I tried eliminating foods one by one.

First beetroot.

Then broccoli.

I got down to just eating carrots for veg and still had the problem.

It was frustrating as hell.

Then one day, I finally decided to look deeper than just the foods themselves.

I opened MyFitnessPal for the first time in a while (I’d slacked off on tracking) and input the daily foods I was eating

I then checked the nutrition table – the one that shows you how much of everything you’re eating…

Vitamin C, potassium, sodium, fiber…

And there it was.

My recommended fiber intake was around 50 grams per day.

I was consuming 110 grams!

Over DOUBLE what I should have been having.

The culprit?

My beloved oats.

About 80% of that excess fiber was coming from all the oats I was eating daily.

So I swapped the oats for rice flour (which has minimal fiber)…

And literally within 2-3 days, all my gas issues disappeared.

I’ve never had that problem since.

But I would never have discovered this if I hadn’t tracked my nutrient intake.

See, tracking your calories isn’t just about transformation or weight loss like all the “gymfluencers” would have you believe.

It’s about data.

It’s about understanding what’s happening INSIDE your body so you can make it perform better.

Like are you getting enough potassium compared to sodium?

If your potassium intake isn’t higher than your sodium, your energy levels will tank.

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When you track for just a few weeks, you educate yourself about what your body actually needs.

Don’t just see calorie counting as a weight loss tactic.

See it as gathering data on your body so you can respond and optimise your performance.

I know what you’re thinking…

“But can I still get great body transformation results without counting calories?”

Absolutely!

As long as you follow a diet that keeps your insulin sensitivity optimised, you’ll still see fantastic changes.

That’s why it’s the first thing I teach inside of ‘Lean Lifestyle Nutrition Blueprint’ that comes with all my Suspension Trainer Programs.

I’ve had clients lose 10lbs in just 30 days just by following the Evergreen Nutrition Framework it teaches.

No counting calories.

But if you want to take it to the next level…

If you want to truly understand what’s happening inside your body…

If you want to transform quicker and easier…

Then tracking your calories for a period of time is absolutely worth it.

(That’s why I also teach how to do that in one of the modules 😉

After that, you’ll have the knowledge to make intuitive choices without the constant tracking.

Tracking For Data & Performance,
Coach Adam
Founder of Fitness Freedom Athletes

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Coach Adam, Body Transformation Coach

Founder of Fitness Freedom Athletes

Hello, my friend… It’s my mission to help you build lean muscle and transform your body using just a suspension trainer and simple nutrition optimisation…

I call it Fitness Freedom!

I spent 8+ years as a personal trainer hating the ego-driven gym culture. Every day I saw clients like you struggle to make sessions, feel intimidated by the environment, and regard the gym as a chore NOT enjoyment. Because of this, their results were limited. But they believed there was no other way.

So in 2016, I setup Fitness Freedom Athletes. To date, Fitness Freedom Athletes has helped over 8000+ transform their bodies (and lives!).

Start here to transform yours too!

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Hello, my friend... It's my mission to help you build lean muscle and transform your body from home-with a suspension trainer, resistance band, and simple nutrition optimisation...

I call it Fitness Freedom!

I spent 8+ years as a personal trainer hating the ego-driven gym culture. Every day I saw clients like you struggle to make sessions, feel intimidated by the environment, and regard the gym as a chore NOT enjoyment. Because of this, their results were limited. But they believed there was no other way.

So in 2016, I setup Fitness Freedom Athletes. To date, Fitness Freedom Athletes have helped over 8000+ transform their bodies (and lives!).

Start here to transform yours too!

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First up, welcome! Out of all the millions of websites out there thank you for visiting this one. Secondly, your interest and motivation will change your life. It did for me and thousands of fitness freedom athletes in our community of all ages. If you have a suspension trainer (like a TRX)...

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The result? In his own words: “I have dropped 12 lbs and gained 90% of my mobility back. The strength I have gained has helped significantly.”

Yes, you may have tried suspension training before. But you’ve never tried my suspension training technique. The one that actually builds lean muscle and transforms bodies.

  • What you tried before: Movement-centric technique (multiple muscles sharing load)
  •  What these Programs teach: Muscle-centric technique (isolated muscle overload)
  • Why it matters: Only isolated muscles get the stimulus needed for real growth

The reframe: Your previous “failure” actually proves you need the RIGHT technique, not the RIGHT equipment.

Do you have any training courses or Workout Programs?

Yes absolutely, I have The Fitness Freedom Suspension Trainer & Resistance Band Programs for all levels and fitness goals. They will teach you the effective 'Muscle-Centric Technique' that will transform your body! And cover everything from nutrition to mindset and performance execution.

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Plot twist: Being out of shape is your biggest advantage.

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The Programs have two phases specifically designed for this:

Phase 1 (4 weeks): Technique mastery and building your foundation Phase 2 (4 weeks): Transformation and strength building

Matt started overweight and out of shape. Result? “Lost 40+Lbs, getting lean, and showing great definition!”

Ben, another beginner, said: “I’ve been delighted with the Program…. thoughtful and well-rounded!”

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The reframe: Starting “out of shape” means you’ll see the most dramatic transformation.

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