The end of an era is upon us. It is the end, hopefully, of people saying my website name wrong. I can’t blame them, I mean what the heck was I thinking?
Avidity Fitness is still my companies name, but no one cares about my companies name. Its really weird to see that 13 people have come to your site from typing in “Leigh Peele Tattoo.” You guys are weird.
I will say that paled in comparison to the 134 people that arrived today from typing in “Jessica Simpson Fat.” Obviously I have a ways to go. If it means that much to you, I will eat more ice cream. Just for you though, okay?
All kidding aside, soon I am going to switch over to http://www.leighpeele.com.
For the record Avidity Fitness.net will still be here. There are too many links coming in, and redirects are never fun. I am going to do a “update your bookmark” post, and try to put what resources I can on the new site. Personally, I wanted to redo a lot of things and I would like a fresh start.
You wouldn’t think that so much would change from a simple URL change, but funny enough I think it will.
Here what will NOT change.
-It will still be a place to find my podcasts and information on diet and training.
-It will still highlight articles I have written or resources that might help you out.
-I will still be the one blogging and relaying all the information.
What WILL change
-More talking about my clients and my training (personally).
-More talking about general things that I like and enjoy (not all business. )
-More talks of my travels, and the things I see, do, and want to do.
In short, it will be more personal.
I still want it to be helpful for you, I still will answer questions, none of that will change.
There is more…
Body by eats.
Everyone has been asking about it and I finally have some news for you.
Initially I was just going to release a cookbook/diet program. I thought that was what you wanted. The problem was the more I asked you questions about what you wanted, the more it wasn’t the direction I was going. So I changed it, tested, changed it, tested, and finally came up with the ultimate answer and tweak to the situation.
Body By Eats will not just be a cookbook/diet program. It is going to be WAY more than that.
I will say that because of spiies (you would think I am kidding, but sadly I am not) I have to keep some info on the down low until the launch date comes closer. It looks like right now, I hope, we are 2-3 months off. I will say that it is a membership site and it will be the BEST resource and accountability resource available. It will be at a VERY reasonable price, but of high quality. There will be a chance to work with me 1-on-1 again in the future, even a chance for me to travel to where you are.
This will only work if you are involved, it will be driven by you.
What, there is more?
Oh yeah, there is a LOT more. The email list is going to change, you helping getting the word out is going to be more important than ever, and hopefully there will be so many goodies going around you wont know what to do with yourself. Yes, I am hyping just a little, but it will be that good.
What I ask of you is to just keep things real with me, let me know what you want and chances are you will get it. That is how this should work. I have a wealth of information, contacts, and experience. However, I don’t always see things the way you might see them. If there is something you want me to offer, tell me and I will do it.
You can start right now, what is on your Wishlist? What do you want that people or me aren’t offering? I still have time to stuff the gift bag right now, and its on you to tell me what you want.
OMG!! I am SO super duper excited!!! I would LOVE to be able to meet you! Heck, I will drive to meet you if you happen to drop in on Sinead and her new bundle, Molly! (just make sure I know in advance!!)
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As for my wishlist:
I still want to see those bodyfat videos (my pic never got in one
The Gowear Fit study and issues with that
The one on one training/coaching – that is the ULTIMATE!!
Thanks so much Leigh, you obviously have been dealing with a lot and I just thank you so much for all you do.
Missy I can say for a fact that all of those things are already on the list, so yay me.
Oooh just got the email Leigh. This is awesome. I always said that you should be at LeighPeele.com.
Wishlist!!
Recipes, lots of them.
Friendly Forum (I love Flzine, but that forum scares me/)
Supplement information. There is a lot of scary stuff going on there right now!
Leigh I don’t know if you are looking for it, but I would really like to be apart of the new site you are talking about.
Thanks for that pep talk from before. I will have a email for you later.
Amy-I knew you particularly would like that. Wishlist noted.
James-Looking forward to that email.
I love what you say is in the works, and the new name will be awesome. It’ll be much easier for people to find you!
You know that I’d love for you to come this way…or to Missy and the bambino and I will head her way!
Two birds with one stone and all!
I don’t care what you offer–I just want it.
I’m itching to get back to my weight loss journey and start changing this body, and I just can’t wait to see whatever it is that you have in store for us. Body by Eats sounds awesome, and I love the updated content. 
Well you have left me excited for it!
Cant wait!
Thanks again Leigh for everything, you are “da- bomb”!
Shari
Congratulations, Leigh!!! You are movin’ and a groovin’ again! It’s pretty cool to know that I’ve been following you everywhere for over a year and I can never seem to get enough of your articles.
These have been mentioned, but I just want to reiterate:
#1 – Go Wear Fit articles
#2 – Lots of recipes! I still use your protein mocha shake almost daily!
#3 – Friendly forum
#4 – More discussion on the “emotional” side of eating
#5 – Surprise daily challenges…..not for prizes – just sort of little daily motivators that anyone interested can join and post about (ie….drinking 80oz. water, maybe some GWF NEAT challenges, strength training 3 times this week……..stuff like that) These aren’t meant for you to keep track of, just helping us form habits that we may need or want……that sort of thing.
#6 – More podcasts on anything you desire.
Heck…….I really don’t care what you post/do because I know that I’ll be reading it anyway.
Sorry for my babbling.
Sounds like you’ve got my wishlist covered except one thing:
A good muscle-building (hypertropy) program for women–which may be what you’re doing with Body By Eats or the Make My Body Hot thing. Anyway, that’s what I want
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Of course “Yay you” – it is what we have come to expect from you!!
And of course, I am SO in on the Body by Eats!
Sinead – You are too sweet – but nope, you and babies need to stay put – I will do the travel!!
Oh my GOSH LEIGH.. I for one love the intricate instruction.. for instance..i just found the article on the PULL UPS FOR WOMEN~ you must have been reading my mind. I have been wanting to ‘master’ this for a year now..and for some reason it just was not “clicking”… I couldn’t get the ‘mechanics’ to sync up… now that I have your article… with all the specifics and ‘how to’ I know it will just be a matter of time…. and hard work which I love to do as the reward is so worth it. Soooo…since you are ‘asking’ I for one would love articles such as the pullup article… As in anything in life…. it is the ‘understanding’ and just being given the information and so many things are POSSIBLE that we only dream of. Thanks again, Leigh.. and I look forward to getting the absolute BEST I can be.. with your help and knowledge~ Lisa
I am here to represent to “OVER 50″ crowd.. it ain’t over for US… NO WAY IN HELL…LOL
Just when I thought you couldn’t possibly get any better-you do! What do I gotta do to petition Rome to make you a saint?
:):)
Hi leigh,
I have been a reader for a while, first time poster.
My only request, and this may seem like a weird one, is perhaps a little more of a accepting tone for newbies. Sometimes I want to ask things but I get a little nervous about it. Stephannie list is amazing exactly what I would ask for. It doesn’t have to be “GIRLY” either. I get that isn’t your vibe! I think it would be weird, but just newbie friendly to guy or girls.
THanks! I can’t wait wait wait for Body By Eats!
I like Stephanie’s list.
Leigh I can ask a question? This isn’t to start an argument but I am sure it could. Do you find that being a woman is a issue? I ask because my wife is in the field with me (we are trainers_. She is smart and strong! I see what you do and it is so different than all the other guys, and I get surprised by the lack of support (or is there and it is just where I am not looking).
I see these ladies here are obviously not liking FLzine.com and I wonder where that leaves you??? Do guys take you serious? Any tips for my wife? A guy will not let her come near him! Again like I said, she is strong and smart! She is better than a lot of these crackpot twitter guys
And hey, I know what it is to have an email list! I just celebrated the fact that I am over 200
Let me know and I will help where I can. I am in it for the food!
oh and to add to my own list
#1 Help me cook food
#2 Bodyweight training
#3 More of your training views
Sinead- You can’t travel after having a baby, Missy and I would have to come to you.
Shari- I love that you say I’m “da bomb” I think you are the only person that says that to me.
Stephanie- No need to apologize. I need to know what you want. Thanks those are all great ideas.
Karen- Great. I am sure you will like what I have in store.
Missy- That is exactly what I thought.
Lisa- Well you are representing well if you are doing the Pull-Up program http://figureathlete.tmuscle.com/article/bodybuilding/ladies_you_can_conquer_the_pullup&cr= . Thanks for the feedback it will be used.
Judy- Saint Leigh, that does have a good ring to it.
Casey- Thanks Casey. I promise that is on the forefront of my mind. I want everyone to feel welcome.
Leigh-
I mentor teen moms and have for the last 5 years, I think the language just sort rubs off on me. Me and my husband are always speaking silly “gangsta ” to each other.
By the way have you ever used this, you need to check it out and put your site in there it will make you laugh!
it basically translates any website into JIVE!!! then again maybe im just weird and find humor in dumb things..
http://www.gizoogle.com/
Shari, you aren’t the only one. Whenever my husband has had a tough day he goes to one of those translator sites (there are others that offer different kinds of translations) and cracks himself up.
Hi Leigh,
I would like information on how to do a slow bulk; the body fat videos; and I look forward to hearing more about your own training. And more podcasts please!
So exciting. Nothing new to add, but I want to 3rd (?) the Go Wear Fit articles/discussion/analysis. I know not everyone has one, but I think a lot can be learned from that little device that most people can use.
And more podcasts! Nothing helps my work day pass better then being able to listen to the podcasts. If I have to sit there for 8 hours I might as well be learning, right?
Hiya,
Gotta say, like this site ALOT better than Flzine…so hoping that leigh.peele will be more like this site. Just don’t get it over Flzine. Could be be just a matter of taste, but I just don’t seem to learn stuff there like I used to at this site. This site was about Leigh and her view on all related to food etc. Flzine seems to be more about opinions from lots of people who I don’t know and do not really have time or inclination to research.
Truly hope to see a body fat video series….I figured it had been retired. The podcasts are great.
thanks for listening.
Craig-The short answer is that of course it is an issue, BUT it is only as much of an issue as people make it out to be. I never tried to do the whole “women only” thing. Simply because my messages are very universal. I love women and they do make up a majority of my clients, but that is most trainers anyway. Men in general have more of that “go it alone” attitude. I will say that I train more men than a lot of people might think.
As for your lady, it’s tough but my best advice to any woman in this field who wants to train men is you just have to prove yourself, again and again. You have to be better to some degree than others and not be afraid to show it, but also don’t be a ball buster. You don’t have to lose being a woman to train with guys. I knew this one trainer once, bless her, when she had training sessions with guys she would butch up and I swear her voice dropped two octaves. She didn’t need to do that, she had the goods, you know?
You can’t change someone’s preconceived notions, but you can be the exception to the rule in their discriminations.
Annie-Leighpeele.com will be pretty much like this site, just the content will be a bit more personal at times. Flzine is a completely different site, and not really for the majority of my readers I have found, but that is okay because the message on my main site, again is very universal and easy to understand information.
Craig,
I am one guy that definately takes her seriously. I don’t care if my trainer can bench press a Hummer or is 5′1″, 110lbs. girly girl. I just want someone that is honest, really cares, is knowledgeable, gives great advice and encouragement (or beatings if deserved):) Leigh Peele is an EXPERT, she is completely HONEST, really, really cares, she gives GREAT advice (for free!!) and always makes me want to be my best. Leigh just happens to be a young, hot female trainer that can kick my ass.
I’m sure Mike, Josh, Alex and all the other guys would agree.
Da bomb, Saint Leigh….I love it!
Wish list:
1.More case studies with people that have had sucess on each program.
2. Up to date info on how the individuals in the FLTM are doing today
3.Meal plans for different calorie ranges and macro breakdowns
I think FLzine is just young. Lately I seem to be following Leigh wherever she is; it’s not that hard to jump from JPfitness to avidityfitness and over to FLzine where my log is. I began a log there just to support Leigh, because you are so supportive of all of us! and me!
During the day I find I have your messages floating in my head; especially the ‘get in and get out’… and some other phrases, like “enjoying your life while you exercise an diet”… I wonder if there could be a “leigh’s quote of the day” on the site! I know you want us to read your books, so you don’t want to give it all away at once, but a quote of the day hahaha
Lisa is here to represent to “OVER 50″ crowd.. I am here to represent the over 60 crowd… it ain’t over for US. I am the leader of the boomers, and as I creak so creaks 2 decades of boomers lol … So articles that address when you finally get your workout and food together and your body starts to break down: how to prolong another 25 healthy years!
Another idea: surgery recovery. I had the experience of 1)footsurgery, 2)tripped and sprained my rotator cuff which has not recovered since I was using the crutches; 3)finally after 4 months, did 3 wonderful enthusiastic Jazzercise sessions but low and behold!!! Although I had had 2 months’ “walking muscle building,” I hadn’t twisted or stretched in 4 months. And so 3 enthusiastic dance Jazzercise sessions did a number on my back! Well!!!! Another month on the sidelines, and now I am lifting 3 pound fly instead of 10#, and 2×10# dumbbell deadlifts instead of 2×40# dumbbells.. Just to ease back into resistance training and the OPT program…. So, leigh, how about offering what the doctors/surgeons leave out: what to do in the 4 months AFTER surgery …
that’s a lot for now. Looking forward to all you have planned for us.
Etana
Oh, I remember the other Leigh-saying that’s been in my head all week: “What do I deserve?” My wording used to be “I SHOULD be losing weight with all that I’m doing here with food and exercise.” That’s where the “I deserve it” conversation whirls around in my mind…
Etana
Leigh,
It all sounds very good. I don’t have anything new to add to the list. Interesting conversation regarding flzine.com. I like the site it’s quirky although it’s not a site I would post much on. Makes for a good read though.
Diana
I think that the thing about FLzine is that you kinda have to get used to some of the personalities there. It’s some of the same people from JP’s, but they’re a bit more “free” at FLzine.
They’re pretty funny, though, so give them a chance. 
I want to see the rest of the 50 best foods you never knew about!!
I would LOVE to see more recipes!
It would also be cool to see how you eat & train
I just want to know more about the Leigh Peele/tattoo connection
Keep up the great work, Leigh!
-JS-
Sounds great….I too like the gwf discussions/slow bulk/muscle building/hormone & the body, and case studies. The podcast are awesome. I like the flzine forum just never felt comfortable jumping in since I tend to read more than talk. Best of luck to you with all the upcoming changes though!
Laura