As I mentioned, you must complete a 6-week round of Faster Way to start. The first 6 weeks are all about education and building habits. After this, you can continue with a month-to-month VIP membership (much cheaper than the 6-week round).
I’ve been sharing my journey on Instagram, and since that time, I’ve received incredible messages from people also on a similar journey. Here are just some of the amazing messages I’ve received.
Reader Q&A
If I lift weights, will I get bulky?
No, women don’t easily get “bulky” without a ton of strategic action over many years: eating a TON of food, lifting HEAVY for years, using steroids, etc.You will not get bulky by lifting weight. Muscle is the organ of longevity and the key to looking toned and so many vital functions.
How tall are you?
I’m 5’2″.
How often do you train and how long are your training sessions?
I lift (strength train) 3 times a week with one upper body day, one leg day, and one total body day (about 45 minutes to 1 hour each time- I take lots of rest between sets, so my sessions take more time), HIIT 1 time a week and rest 2-3 days a week (walking). I love Faster Way because this schedule is all programmed for me each week, so I don’t have to think about what I’m doing. I open the Faster Way App and get to work.
I’ve tried everything from CrossFit, to boot camp, to running, weight watchers and even Optavia. I need something that I can stick with and will give me results to better health and a better body that’s good to me. How is Faster Way different?
All of those diets, and even the workouts don’t focus on building muscle, and that is the key to longevity to restoring your metabolism. Things like Optavia put you in an extreme calorie deficit and so does Weight Watchers. And anyone will lose a large amount of weight in those extreme deficits (it’s why they work in the short term with amazing results). The problem is they are quick fixes and how do you sustain the results? Plus when people lose weight on those diets they’re losing both muscle and fat because of how extreme the calorie deficit is. And by losing muscle and eating at such a low calorie number, you’re tanking your metabolism. So when you do go back to eating more food, you’re naturally going to gain a ton of weight.
Faster Way is different because it takes what all the science and data backs as the way to lose fat and build muscle and maintain these results for the long-term. You won’t see any kind of crazy results in 6 weeks, as you can see from my photos. But eating enough to build muscle (and a slight calorie deficit if your goal is fat loss) and lifting weights to build muscle will do INCREDIBLE things for your body and metabolism over the long haul no matter your age. This approach is sustainable and you’ll get results that go beyond just a quick-fix downsizing on the scale.
Is there anything you don’t eat? Are there any foods you avoid or have cut out of your diet?
No, I eat anything and everything (in fact, just enjoyed some Girl Scout Cookies). Learning the strategy of counting macros and calories and understanding how to build muscle has given me incredible food freedom and an amazing metabolism that can handle a lot of delicious food.
Do you have to intermittent fast?
First, everyone fasts. When you sleep and go without eating for 7+ hours, you’re fasting. So fasting doesn’t need to be some extreme thing to be scared of.
But no, you don’t have to intermittent fast; however, most people who ask this think fasting is extreme. Fasting doesn’t mean skipping meals or missing breakfast. It simply gives your body digestive rest (like we all do when we’re sleeping), but it also keeps you from overeating at night out of boredom (this was a massive help for me). I fast 12 hours daily, from sundown (after dinner) to sun up (breakfast), sometimes less. Other options are 14 hours and 16 hours. Your coach should work with you to create a custom fasting schedule that works best for you. IMO, fasting is less necessary than meeting your calorie/macro targets and strength training. Still, it is a good discipline that can be super beneficial and one strategy you’ll learn to use correctly and safely in Faster Way.
I have a lot of weight to lose, will this work for me?
Yes, it will. Faster Way works because it combines a slight calorie deficit (if your goal is fat loss) with building muscle. Whether you choose to join Faster Way or not, these are the two essentials to losing weight and getting that toned look people want. It’s not that Faster Way has some magical secret solution (any program that makes such claims is a big red flag); it’s just that they’ve taken these tenets and packaged them up in an easy-to-follow program.
You can choose quick fixes that will put you in an extreme calorie deficit (which never last because you can’t eat that little for a long time and feel good, but give super fast results), but sustainability is critical. Faster Way does a fantastic job (particularly if you’re with the right coach, which iswhy I recommend Sandi) at helping people lose fat (through nutrition), build muscle (which will change your body and metabolism in an incredible way), and maintain those results.
Can men join Faster Way?
Yes, Faster Way has a men’s program.
Can you share about low-carb days, low-macro days, and regular macro days in Faster Way?
In Faster Way, you learn how to carb cycle with low-carb days and regular macro days (in VIP, you also learn how to use a low macro day). I practiced carb cycling for over 15 months, but when I went into maintenance, I found it hard to fit my necessary calories with the amount of fat needed on low carb days.But these are amazing strategies that I will always have in my toolbox and can use in the future.
Do I have to weigh food on a scale when I track macros?
I highly recommend doing so initially and for a while as you learn to track macros. Weighing food is far more accurate than using measuring cups. You’ll get a fantastic education and visual on what 20 grams of protein looks like when eating chicken or what 50 grams of carbs looks like when eating rice or potatoes. Taking the time to learn this skill will ensure you’re meeting your macro goals, which provides the best results (particularly in a calorie deficit for fat loss).
Can I drink alcohol and lose weight?
You can, but do I recommend it? No, at least not regularly. When I started my journey, I continued to drink, usually a glass or two of wine or beer a night. But as I tracked macros (which included those drinks), I realized that I didn’t want to waste my calorie allocation on those drinks. I wanted to eat delicious food instead. So, I slowly cut back, and gradually, my desire for it disappeared. As I stopped drinking, fat loss became more accessible, and I felt way better. I still drink from time to time. We recently went to Mexico, and I spent 4 days enjoying margs, wine, and beer. It was fun, but that’s not my daily life.
How fast will I see results?
While I saw some results in the first 6 weeks, I soon realized that this journey is lifelong. I recommend approaching your journey with the same mindset. Over the past two years, I’ve seen my body change incredibly, and if I had been focused on fast and quick, I never would have had the patience to build the consistency and sustainable habits that got me to where I am today. I can’t wait to see my progress over the next year(s) and the compounding effect of consistent daily habits.
Is Faster Way to Fat Loss an MLM?
No, it’s not (and I’ve seen a lot of MLM companies over the years and been very outspoken about many in the health and beauty industry). I get that it feels very gimmicky for many people; I felt that way too. It’s a clinically proven program focusing on the foundation that every fitness professional will tell you is vital: protein, calories (Faster Way also focuses on macros for nutrition quality), and lifting weights. What FWTFL has done so well is taking these fundamental principles and packaging them into an easy-to-follow program, so you have all the tools and support needed to succeed with these essential habits.
Do you need to know how to count macros to join Faster Way?
No, you’ll learn during the first 6 weeks and be given custom macros and have access to the Faster Way App for daily tracking.
Is the month-to-month VIP group worth it?
Yes!For $79 a month, it’s a steal of a deal. Having my workouts completely programmed and done for me (and these aren’t just random workouts; they are strategically developed each week to build muscle and strength over time) is worth every penny. Also, having my coach’s support when I need my macros adjusted, have questions, have felt like I wasn’t making progress and needed help, etc., is worth the month-to-month cost.
Will I lose weight on Faster Way?
You may or may not see your scale weight drop. But scale weight means very little; it’s simply a piece of data (a number) that includes muscle, water, food, fat, bone density, etc. Even if the scale doesn’t move (which, yes, it did for me, I went from 145lbs to now maintaining at around 125lbs for over a year), you will lose fat, build muscle, and see body composition changes if you’re consistent. Instead of focusing on the scale, build the habits of tracking your macros and strength training and take progress photos weekly. You’ll be shocked at what your body can do and how it can change with consistency over time.
Do I need to join a gym to follow the strength training workouts?
No, you can exercise at home using dumbbells and bands or workout at the gym. Faster Way provides options for both. It gives you everything you need to be successful – videos, form training, etc., whether you’re a newbie (like I was) or experienced (like I am now).
Do I have to follow the Faster Way meal plans?
No, Faster Way provides meal plans each week in the Faster way App (included when you join and in the month-to-month VIP membership); however, you don’t need to follow them. This isn’t a diet program where you have to eat certain foods. The meal plans are simply there as a guide, like Pinterest or a blog, to simplify your life if you want to use them. They are not a “diet plan.”
I like barre, pilates, yoga, and other classes, can I continue to do these classes and follow the Faster Way Program?
Yes, you can. Barre, yoga, pilates are both wonderful activities for a rest day (and Faster Way has these options built into the program on rest days with videos you can follow if you choose). But, you need to strength train as that’s the only thing that will build muscle and doing this is essential for your metabolism, appearance, and overall health and longevity. So whether you use the Faster Way strength trainings, or something else, these workouts should be your top priority.
How have you found the macro tracking? Weighing food, measuring ingredients, inputting all your recipes etc. That part seems like a lot of effort and time.
In the beginning, this skill takes time to learn (and that’s what the first 6 weeks are for – learning and practicing with the help of your coach). I keep meals simple and repeat a lot of favorite meals, and the app makes tracking so simple and easy. I do a lot of copy/paste in the app, too (making it so easy and fast to track meals).
Tracking macros is only hard initially as there is a learning curve (just like anything), but the incredible value of learning this skill is worth it and will pay off in the long run. Now, for me, it’s just second nature, and I don’t track in maintenance because I spent the time learning how to track and visualize what, say, 30 grams of protein looks like or 100 grams of carbs. I can eat intuitively now and maintain weight, but I needed to learn this invaluable tool.
How do I sign up? To join a 6-week round of Faster Way with my incredible coach, click here.
