John Benton Model Fitness Diet: My Personal Experience

Okay, after 8 weeks of John Benton Model Fitness, I’m spilling the beans!

I’d want to point out that a lot of what I’ll be mentioning in my 4 weeks in blog article will be found in this update.

Second, I dare everyone to figure out WHAT WORKS FOR THEM! In my 4 week report, I stated all of the many training types that I had attempted in the past that DID NOT WORK FOR ME. I had injuries, was overworking my body, and was actually inflamed as a result of the amount of effort and stress I placed on my body. When I first started working with Dr. Becky Campbell, we talked a lot about lifestyle and how to reduce stress in general (yes, exercise causes physical stress, which can sometimes progress from an acute to a chronic stressor.) John’s method (and some others I’ll mention below) have helped me change my relationship with exercise and find a method that works for me. This may not be the case for everyone, but as a former athlete with a lot of muscle and a lot of injuries, I can speak from experience.

Finally, I’d want to clarify something! I’m a strong believer in health at any size, and while I’ll be discussing my progress, I want to emphasize that being healthy does not imply having a specific size. I didn’t feel well on the inside when I started my trip. I was constantly having anaphylactic responses and felt lethargic and weighed down. That was one of my goals: to feel better and more confident.

So, in the four weeks since my last post, I’ve modified a few things, but not much! I’ll go through my eating habits, training routine, and WHY I’ve modified parts of my approach (and why I think it’s working!)

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Nutrition

I discussed what I was attempting to focus on for nutrition in my first blog, but things have changed since then!

My primary emphasis right now is on curing my histamine issues (anaphylaxis to almost anything), SIBO, Adrenal Fatigue, and low Estrogen and Progesterone. I discovered that they were causing many of my anaphylactic responses, therefore I needed to consume what my body required to recover. So, how does this look?

Consuming More Fat (to assist my hormone production)
Consuming less carbohydrates (to help starve the Histamine bacteria in my gut & help with SIBO)
Eating Low Histamine Foods I post most of my meals on Instagram and emphasize them.

So, how does a regular day of eating look for me? Every day is different depending on how hungry I am, but I HONOR my hunger every day. Because I am limited in what I can eat, I eat until I am completely satisfied. A normal day for me looks like this:

Rising: “Bulletproof” Ginseng Tea with Coconut Cream (caffeine-free and high in energy-boosting nutrients!)

Breakfast: consists of 2-3 eggs, air-fried zucchini, and cauliflower with ghee.
Lunch: Thighs of chicken, roasted carrots, zucchini, and peppers, served with buttered garlic sauce
Snack: Chia Seeds with Blueberries
Dinner is a lot like lunch! Protein and Veggies: Ghee/Grass Fed Butter/Coconut Milk Sauce
Snack: blackberries/bluberries/apple

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Because I am a hungry human being, the servings of each meal are usually substantial! As I already stated, I respect my appetite and eat only when I am hungry! Did I strictly adhere to John’s dietary recommendations? No, because I had restricted items that I can consume while mending, I was more focused on eating and sustaining my body. Many others have benefited from his nutrition, but I wanted to focus on my individual needs.

If you want to find an eating pattern that works for you, I recommend consulting with a doctor or a nutritionist, as the information above is what works for my particular body. I know that when I digest things well, I don’t bloat, so eating meals that digest well and make you feel invigorated may be a good place to start!

Before beginning John Benton Model Fitness, I ate less fat, more carbohydrates, and more packaged “Health Things” (think protein bars, paleo chips, non-dairy cheese). There is nothing wrong with these foods, and I believe my results would have been comparable.

Now for the answers to all of your questions!

What is your weekly workout schedule?

So things have changed since my last four-week report. For the previous several weeks, the following has been standard:

Monday: Zoom exercise with John Benton
P.volve on Tuesday (in-studio or virtual class)
Wednesday: Zoom exercise with John Benton
Thursday: YouTube Boxing at home + John Benton Circuits
P.volve on Friday (in-studio or virtual class)
Saturday: Zoom exercise with John Benton
Rest on Sunday.

*Please keep in mind that this varies depending on my schedule, but I enjoy incorporating John’s Circuits into the days that I don’t do his Zoom exercises. You’ll be able to execute several circuits on your own after attending enough John Benton Model Fitness courses!

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Which workouts did I purchase?

I had a complete consultation with him about three years ago and have all of his written routines, but I tend to prefer the zoom workouts over the written ones. Zoom exercises are more enjoyable and challenge me more than I would push myself. Also, he has sales on his zoom lessons and consultations on a regular basis, so keep an eye out for them!

Did I track my daily steps or include cardio?

I did in the beginning! But not in the past four weeks (when I believe I noticed the largest difference). I was following his program, but after speaking with Dr. Campbell, I decided to take a less taxing approach on my body and incorporate more P.volve as well as 1 day of lighter cardio (aka my boxing day).

What is some advice for achieving success with John Benton Model Fitness?

I believe there are a few points worth mentioning here. Lowering inflammation and stress in your body has been quite beneficial to me. I ate meals that my body liked and took a less forceful approach, and it worked for me!
Find what works best for you! I observed that when I completed the written workouts by myself, I wasn’t retaining perfect form and wasn’t having as much fun as when I did the zoom workouts. So I began attending more Zoom courses and including 1-2 circuits of John’s into my weekly exercises.

Do you believe this is better for breaking out of a rut or toning up than a BBG HIIT-style workout?

I said it a lot in my 4 week update, but I had spent my whole life doing HIIT, high intensity, or bodybuilder type exercise and the only time I saw benefits was when I substantially reduced my calories. This strategy, I believe, aids in the reduction of inflammation in the body. Furthermore, I believe that your body’s nutrition and overall health play an important role in achieving your physical goals. Many people will benefit from being able to minimize stress and inflammation by limiting the amount of HIIT or heavy weight training they do. We live in a very dogmatic fitness culture where just one way is forced down our throats as the sole method (as of late it is heavy weight lifting). There’s nothing intrinsically wrong with it, but I wanted to adopt John Benton’s program to repair my hips and improve my core (as other methods broke my body down to a point of injury.)

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What is included in each exercise plan?

Each stated program on his website represents one workout that you may incorporate into your weekly regimen. As I have stated, I enjoy the Zoom exercises since you can comprehend his strategy and learn straight from John.

What is the price? Do you require any special equipment?

Zoom exercises cost $20 per session or $18 per class if purchased in bulk.
Individual written workouts: $100
$1000 consultation *see HERE for what you get

I use 2 pound dumbbells and 3 pound ankle weights as my equipment.