This guide will walk you through everything you need to start strong and stay consistent this challenge. We’ll keep it simple and show you exactly how to use the platform to reach your goals, step by step.

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You're not alone. Most women start a challenge like this without knowing much about exercise or nutrition — and that’s totally okay. You don’t have to be perfect or know everything on day one. Just follow the steps below below and you’ll build confidence fast.

Success comes down to three things: nutrition, workouts, and steps. Of the three, nutrition is the most important, especially for fat loss.

We make nutrition easy by giving you a daily calorie limit and macro targets (protein, carbs, and fat). These targets are based on your goals, age, weight, and more.

With nutrition, the simplest key's to focus on are:

Now you understand what targets to focus on, here’s how to hit your targets with ease:

Just follow the recipes in your plan. They’re designed to help you hit your goals without overthinking. The meals are filling, satisfying, and genuinely tasty — so you won’t feel like you’re dieting, even when you are.

Want more freedom? No problem. You can eat whatever you like — as long as it fits your calorie and macro targets. That’s why it’s important to log everything you eat and drink.

Most people eat more than they realize, which slows or even stops progress. Logging removes the guesswork and gives you control.

Our simple philosophy is: "Eat right to lose fat. Workout to build shape and muscle tone."

Our workouts are short, effective, and designed to fit your life. They focus on strength, because that’s the fastest way to sculpt your body and boost your metabolism.

If you haven't yet, this is how you add your challenge workouts to your schedule.

We recommend using a TV or laptop for the best viewing experience.

Walking is one of the easiest and most powerful tools for fat loss. It boosts metabolism, helps regulate appetite, and keeps your body burning fat — even on rest days.

Your step goal is important, especially if fat loss is your goal. Be sure to connect your step tracker so we can monitor your progress and help you hit your daily target.

Your dashboard shows you everything you need for the day.

Think of it as your daily checklist. It keeps you focused without the overwhelm.

There’s a lot of confusion out there about fitness and fat loss. But the truth is simple: if you stay consistent with your food, steps, and workouts — you will get results.

You're not doing this alone. We have many ways to support you through this amazing journey.

This is where the magic happens. Connect with like-minded women, swap recipes, get advice, and learn from others on the same journey. Many members say it’s their favorite part of Studio Era.

Check-ins are are very powerful. You don’t always notice changes day to day. But when you compare photos just a few weeks apart, you’ll be shocked at what you’ve been missing.

That side-by-side progress? It’s wildly motivating. And it keeps you showing up. We recommend doing a check-in once a week, same time, same lighting, same outfit if you can.

Even if the scale doesn’t budge, your body might be changing, and you won’t see it unless you’re tracking it.

If you love learning, you’re in the right place. Inside the Studio Era community, Maddie has recorded all her best lessons for you to binge anytime.

From the Fat Loss Masterclass to her top 21 lessons after 13 years in fitness — it’s all included for members.

Once you get into the rhythm of things, all of this will start to feel second nature. Use the tools, refer to this article and stick to the basics, and give yourself credit every step of the way. You are amazing and you totally got this!