Changes

Let me start out by saying that one point I thought that personal trainers were a waste of time and money…I have since change that opinion…not all personal trainers fall into that category, some are worth it and some are not. Now before I get a bunch of responses calling me a hater and what not just read on a little more to get my point. This morning I headed out for another 5 mile run…in the rain no less, after the run I head on post to watch my son do his two miles on the track, there were two ladies walking the track at the same time, and after about a lap and a half they stopped and sat in the bleachers next to me and began asking questions regarding my son doing his laps…one lady asked if he was on the cross country team…I said no…so why is he running? Lady #2 asked…because he wants to I answered (smile) She then begins to tell me that she can’t get her husband and son to do any exercise…I had no answer for her what she should do to motivate them…heck it felt like a loaded statement; and it was. She made the statement that I looked like one of those personal trainers types, before I could answer she goes into this tirade about how personal trainers are con artist and hers’ did nothing to get her to lose weight…oh really do tell.
She goes on to contradict herself at every turn…the conversation went something like this: PT was to controlling…she expected me to make every session and if I missed one she would call asking if I was going to show, I asked her isn’t that what a good PT does? This lady says “I pay her to train me not babysit me”…ok?! She went on to complain that her PT worked her too hard during the sessions and that her PT had the nerve to recommend that she consult with a nutritionist about her eating habits, but isn’t that what a good PT is suppose to do? I guess that it is hard to deal with someone telling you push out another rep or change a certain aspect of your life…but again is that not a PT’s job? The story went on with her talking about walking out of session or refusing to take any advice that her trainer empowered her with…WOW…you stupid!!!! (Yep these words came out my mouth) you are paying this woman your hard earn money to help better your health but you fight her at every turn!?! And you sit out here bitching about her while sipping on a coke and sitting on your big behind? You have got to be kidding me…at this point her jaw dropped…what you need to do is go find your trainer apologize for displaying your ignorance…kiss her ass and start sweating. Poor thing she just got up and waddled away…friend in tow.
My intent was not to mean to her, but when someone is willing to take the time to help you, granted she was paying for the service (hey the PT could have gave up on her and half-assed her training sessions) let the PT do her job. I guess her husband will be waiting on me next week (with a hotdog  in hand) oh well I’ll just run around until he passes out J To the PTs out there on their grind keep doing your thing…to the shady ones…step your game up or choose another line of work. I will take your comments now…J
 

First off I hope that everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving… Now on to business…this website allow people to show the evolution of their bodies over a period of time, members of this site define the meaning of hard work and determination; just take a look around the site and you will find a story or situation that you can relate to…on this site you can get real time feedback questions on everything health related or get insight on supplements from other members…there is a great deal of knowledge here…some good and some questionable (you be the judge of that). With this said I can’t for the life of me understand why people feel that they can’t accomplish their goals? I realize that not everyone has great genetics or that oh so great high metabolism or the money to hire that personal trainer…but what we all have is the desire to change our bodies in some way. It could be packing on 25lbs of lean muscle for the next competition, or bulking up for the next football season….it all comes down to desire.
Too many times I see people looking to others to motivate them to lose weight or work harder in the gym, but what happens when that support is not there? What then? Honestly I feel that bodybuilding, weight training or weight loss is truly an individual thing…granted a good workout partner can force you push your limits, but again what happens when they are not there? No one can push you harder than you…personally my workout session have always been solo…no partners, this not to say that I never had any I have some good and some bad, but for whatever reason we parted ways. This leads me to another point…if you are overweight you can do something about it…some people will say different…ok fine, but don’t complain about the excessive weight, but if you really want to lose the weight do something about it…get up off the couch…stop hanging clothes on the treadmill and start using it. If you have a thyroid condition or any other medical condition that makes it hard to lose weight, consult a doctor for input on what you can do to help the situation; don’t want to talk to a doctor…fine research the aliment and determine what you can do about it!! Just don’t sit there get and move.
Today we are plugged into everything, cell phones, internet, games, 500 channels of your favorite programs 24hrs a day…you can do it all and never leave the house…just sit there on the couch in the comfort of your living room eating ho-hos and ding dongs… years later you wonder were all of the excess fat came from and why your knees hurt when you try to walk up stairs.  Unplug, get up, get out and get moving.  Oh you are tech geek cool…if feel that you can’t lose weight without plugging in…try the Nike + system (no product plug intended) but you can use it to monitor your mileage, set goals, and meet other people online. Hey don’t like Nike shoes cool…there is a pouch you can purchase that will attach the senor to your favorite running shoes and away you go. The point here is to get up and do something…yesterday is gone you can’t get it back, tomorrow will take care of itself no matter…today is your time…do something about it.

It has been a week since my return from the desert and life is slow. I haven’t hit the gym since my return…right shoulder is still acting up a bit. My days are filled with cardio and more cardio… about three to four mile in the morning before PT and basketball during lunch, but I have to tone back all of the runing and jumping, casue my lower back is feeling it right now. The first week home was horrible…my body felt likeit turned on me, i was hacking and spitting every five minutes, had cold chills for hours on end and couldn’t hold food down for nothing and just like that it all went away. My weight was back at 220lbs upon my return and is currently 212lbs…I guess not working long hours, eating crappy food and actually get a good night’s rest makes a difference. It will be awhile before I push any iron… got to have this shoulder looked at again anyway keep lifting