{"id":875959,"date":"2026-06-18T13:41:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/875959\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T13:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:41:19","slug":"alison-hammond-lost-11st-and-transformed-her-health-by-quitting-these-3-habits-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/875959\/","title":{"rendered":"Alison Hammond lost 11st and transformed her health by quitting these 3 habits \u2013 here’s how"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exercise played a pivotal part in Alison Hammond, 51, losing 11 stone. The This Morning presenter hired personal trainer Ellis Gatfield<\/a> five years ago, and while introducing regular strength training<\/a> helped her hit her goal, there were a few fitness habits she was also required to quit.<\/p>\n

Below, Gatfield shares exactly what she stopped doing, how doing so helped her lose weight and build muscle and her full weekly workout routine. <\/p>\n

A quick caveat: sustainable weight loss isn\u2019t driven by exercise or nutrition alone. Movement helps preserve muscle, support metabolic health and improve how your body uses energy, but what you eat still matters. The most effective approach combines smart training with nourishing, realistic nutrition habits you can maintain long term.<\/p>\n

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1. She stopped doing long treadmill<\/a> sessions<\/p>\n

Gatfield says: \u2018She never particularly enjoyed traditional cardio<\/a>, so instead of forcing long treadmill sessions, I focused on raising her heart rate through resistance training<\/a> performed in a circuit format, using mainly compound movements<\/a>. This allowed her to get the cardiovascular benefits while also building strength and shaping her body. The biggest mistake from her training before was believing that exercise had to mean long, boring cardio sessions to lose weight. That mindset made training feel like a chore rather than something to enjoy.\u2019<\/p>\n

2. She stopped forcing exercise she didn\u2019t enjoy <\/p>\n

Gatfield says: \u2018Once we shifted to a style of training she genuinely liked, everything became easier. Training stopped feeling forced, consistency improved naturally, and results followed. Enjoyment is often the missing piece in successful weight loss and it\u2019s something I prioritise with all my clients.<\/p>\n

\u2018Strength training played a huge role in Alison\u2019s weight loss because it allowed her to burn calories, build lean muscle<\/a>, and improve her metabolism, without relying on long or exhausting cardio sessions. Resistance-based circuits kept her heart rate elevated while also improving strength and body composition which is key for long term fat loss.<\/p>\n

\u2018Just as importantly, she genuinely enjoyed this style of training. She loved being able to come in, work hard for 30 minutes, feel accomplished, and get on with her day. That enjoyment made consistency easy, and consistency is where results come from.<\/p>\n

\u2018With Alison, the priority was keeping training effective, enjoyable, and realistic around her schedule. Sessions were always kept to around 30 minutes, which meant they were easy to commit to and never felt overwhelming.\u2019<\/p>\n

3. She stopped skipping rest days<\/a><\/p>\n

Gatfield says: \u2018Rest was equally essential [to her results]. Scheduled recovery days helped regulate stress, reduce fatigue, and allow her body to adapt and improve. That balance between training and recovery meant she could show up strong, train with intent, and sustain results long term.<\/p>\n

\u2018For most women, especially those new to resistance training, I\u2019d recommend two-three sessions per week. The focus should always be on learning proper technique, moving well, and recovering properly. More isn\u2019t always better \u2013 consistency and quality matter far more.\u2019<\/p>\n

Alison Hammond\u2019s weekly workout schedule<\/p>\n

According to Gatfield, a typical week in workouts for Alison included:<\/p>\n