Paris Rodgers flaunts impressive abs in just six weeks into training program

Paris Rodgers even shocked herself when she discovered she had an impressive set of abs just weeks into a new weight loss program.

Paris Rodgers was never overweight, but her style of training and diet never allowed her to achieve her fitness goals.

The 28-year-old property manager was working out six days a week, doing high intensity training and eating relatively healthy, but it still wasn’t enough for the toned and “ripped” figure she desired.

Before her epic transformation, the 160cm tall Melbourne local weighed 66.8kg and since June last year has shed 10kgs, smashing her fitness target of reduced body fat which resulted in her impressive six-pack.

Paris Rodgers, 28, lost 5.7 per cent body fat in just six weeks.

Her toned physique is a result of training three times a week, walking daily and loading her body with enough carbs that’s suitable to her style of training (weights).

Despite being a former dancer who maintained an active lifestyle, Ms Rogers’ repetitive style of training wasn’t working, which often made her feel sluggish and lack in confidence.

“I wanted to tone up and feel good in a bikini. I wasn’t overweight, but I still wasn’t feeling the best about myself. I always felt tired and not as comfortable in my own skin,” she said.

“I was eating healthy, like smashed avocado on toast and I would eat food I thought was healthy so a lot of dairy and things that were high in sugar — but really, it wasn’t that clean.”

In June last year, Ms Rodgers, who is a manager at short-term stay properties, decided to switch gyms and invest more into her fitness.

“That’s when I joined Vision Personal Training and met my amazing trainer Jessie Spinks. I was able to motivate myself for a few weeks but then I’d lose focus so having someone like Jessie hold me accountable was exactly what I needed.”

Paris weighed 66.8kg before she joined Vision Personal Training.

Even though she was trained six times a week she wasn’t hitting her target.

And while she flaunts an impressive, chiselled 6-pack, it’s got nothing to do with ab work.

“I never do sit-ups or anything like that. Everything I do (training) is core work, like weighted lunges, heavy squats, squat press which really help activate your abs so you don’t need to be doing hundreds of sit-ups a day — push ups and planks yes, but no sit-ups,” she said.

Ms Rogers’ trainer has her walking every morning before breakfast for about 45 minutes to an hour and do three one-on-one resistance weight training sessions.

“There’s a lot of walking. Can you believe it? When I look at other people with amazing figures I would never had thought it’s from low intensity training,” Ms Rodgers said.

“She has me working out on an empty stomach doing low burn cardio so walking outside or on a treadmill.”

The short-term stay property manager said she feels so much more confident and happy after achieving her fitness goals.

Prior to her fitness transformation, Paris felt fatigued and overtrained.

Ms Rodgers said she never missed a walk during her challenge, which she still tries to maintain today.

“It sets your body up for whole day by putting it in a fat burning state then I’ll have breakfast after about an hour,” she said.

“Jessie checked in with me everyday during the challenge and that was a major factor in staying focused and consistent. Also having a supportive partner is so important too.”

DAY ON A PLATE — ‘ABS ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN’

If you round it up Ms Rodgers trains 90 minutes a week in the gym doing weight training and walks everyday. But a huge factor in her transformation is nutrition and understanding how it works.

“I rarely eat out anymore and just meal prep everything. I enjoy going to the markets now and buying fresh food,” she said.

Ms Rodgers drinks 3 litres of water per day, has cut out sugar, dairy and wheat. She eats every three hours.

“Your metabolism slows down if you don’t eat for a long period of time — you want your body to be processing food.”

She trains three times a week doing weights — 90 mins each session and walks every morning for 45 minutes.

She drinks 3 litres of water daily.

“I would say my calorie intake now would be that of a healthy diet for my weight/body in order to maintain my goals. If I had to guess I would say around 1300-1500 per day of good food depending on the day.”

Breakfast: 8am — oats with good quality whey protein, berries and a splash of almond milk, and an almond latte.

Morning tea: 10.30am — 4 rice cakes with cherry tomato and 120g of lean turkey breast

Lunch: 1pm — chicken tenderloins (135g), basmati rice (120g) and greens

Snack: 4pm — 100g of sweet potato, 120g of chicken and salad

Dinner: 7pm/ 8pm — protein (130g), low GI kipfler potato, 150g and salad

Snack: If still hungry she will have a protein shake with water and berries

Paris Rodgers says she feels the most confident she’s ever felt.

IS THE COST OF A PT WORTH IT?

Ms Rodgers pays $140 a week which gives her access to the gym, including classes and one-on-one sessions with a personal trainer (three sessions).

“I think it’s worth it. There is no way I could have done this alone or pushed myself as hard, so I see the value in it,” Ms Rodgers said.

“You need to do what’s right for your goals, your optimum body weight and your body type and realise it’s no quick fix — it’s just about consistency, balance and the right nutrition.

“Because I do all my meal prep at home I save so much money, so I do see the benefits in different areas.”

Ms Rodgers said her life and approach to fitness and nutrition has changed completely.

“Now I can’t ever imagine going back to what I was doing,” she said.