Fitnuf

As a Personal trainer/ Fitness Instructor I hear it all the time from women of all ages…. "oh no- i dont want anything to do with weights! I wouldnt want to get all bulky and ……ugly".

Its almost laughable as the people who make these statements are so far from even displaying a little muscle definition that their fears are irrational let alone groundless. Frustrating for me though.

I point out that I use weights around 6 times a week and although I am ‘toned’ I am certainly not in competition league. (darn it!) "Oh- well yes you look ok’ they reply- "You look good, but I dont want to get all muscley".

So I ask how often a week they plan to work out? "Oh…twice a week maybe…"

Trust me- chances of creating ‘bulky muscles’ which will scare your mamma are approx…zero.*grin*

Personally I think muscles look fantastic. I have great respect for everyone who achieves a muscular physique- I do have an inkling of the hard work and dedication it has taken to get there! But not only do they look great- muscles make everything we do ..easier…..; walking, running, dancing, carrying the shopping, hanging the washing….if our bodies are trim and toned everyday life becomes easier and more enjoyable.

Muscles support our skeleton and help our bodies to be balanced and agile.

Finally- my favourite ‘fitness fact’. Muscles use energy just by ‘being there’. Fat just blobs on us- muscle is a powerhouse- burning fat while we sleep.

Now beauty is in the eye of the beholder- but something that useful should never be described as ugly

Id set an EASY goal this week..like lose 3 kilos or something *grin*
In a moment of impulse I wrote my goal as "have 50 BB members sign the guestbook on my new website ( http://www.fitnuf.com )
Arghhhh I still have 40 to go and the competive spirit in me is going nuts haha,
HELP!

Ive just added a load of free interactive tools on my website - so now when you are there signing my guestbook *grin* you can assess your risk of a heart attack….hmmm…..
check your BMI, body fat %, target heart rate and such things - should you be so inclined
:-p
Anji

Hey thanks to the lovely BB people who took time to whizz on over to my newly expanded and revamped website and leave me a message in the guestbook. Really made my day so thanks guys!

I still have 46 visitors to go before I reach my goal *grin*- so do drop by and leave me a note!

Its been great to get back on here and be among so many dedicated and determined people- Im feeling much more focused again.

Cheers to all the people who have added me or answered my questions in the last day or two- great to be back

Cheers !