First, a few people have asked me why my blog doesn't have a Facebook page. Well. The answer is pretty simple in that I'm a new blogger and I hadn't made one yet. No excitement or deep thoughts there.
But now I've been thinking about it and I've decided to make one. Well, actually a group, not a page.
I decided to make a group because I think weight is a sensitive topic. A lot of people reading this blog may not be comfortable publicly joining a weight loss page and writing comments or asking for support if all their Facebook friends can read it. So I was thinking. Why not make a closed group? So I did. If you'd like to join my blog group on Facebook you can request to join here :)
Transitioning to personal trainers. . . A local trainer contacted someone that I go to Weight Watchers with to see if we would be interested in training with her. She apparently works a lot with overweight people and tries to make it a supportive atmosphere where you don't feel judged. That sounds pretty good to me! I scheduled a meeting with her for tomorrow night.
Has anyone ever used a personal trainer before? What do you look for in a trainer? What questions would you ask a perspective trainer?
I appreciate all the help blogger friends :)
Oh and this perfectly goes with tomorrow's linkup for Non-Scale victories!
To participate, write a post about your non-scale victories this week and copy the HTML code for the button and insert the code into your post so that you have the button on your page. To use the code: Just go to a compose a post like normal. When you are in the compose screen, click the HTML button on the left to switch to HTML view. Copy and paste the code from the button. Then click the COMPOSE view again to see things like normal.
Then visit me back here to linkup your post! I'm excited and can't wait to read about all your NSVs!
I have used trainers before (in high school) and I would ask these questions:
ReplyDelete- What is your workout philosophy? (some are push yourself until you puke trainers, others will focus on full body training and make you do cardio on your own time, etc)
- What services does your training include? (meal planning/advice, tracking progress - like measuring you, etc)
- What types of results are typical with training with you?
- What would I need to do in order to get maximum results with you? (some will push products, or ask you work out a bazillion hours outside of your training sessions)
Good luck with the trainer meeting!
ReplyDeleteI've never worked with a trainer before but I completely agree with Brittney "What is your workout philosophy? (some are push yourself until you puke trainers, others will focus on full body training and make you do cardio on your own time, etc)"
Personally I would need an in your face lets get this done trainer.Someone who is there to really motivate and not just give instructions on what exercises to do.
I used a personal trainer a few years ago and looked my best in years after working with her. But it only worked because she understood what would motivate me and what would make me leave. eg. if she got shouty a la Jillian from Biggest Loser, she would be returning my deposit asap. As long as you make that clear (but at the same time understand that it is their job to push you - respectfully). So have fun and burn some calories!
ReplyDeletewow I've never had a trainer but would love one! Thats crazy. My gym offers them but they're too expensive for me!
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DeleteIf you dont mind me asking? How much does it cost at your gym? The meeting is free and them she is giving us a price, but she said it would be discounted. I will let you know what hers is after the meeting because I know you are local.
I think the Facebook group is a great idea for the exact reason you mentioned. I really don't want all my friends and family seeing all my posts on a weight loss page :)
ReplyDeleteI've worked with a trainer before and it was great, but far too expensive unfortunately.
Yes, I know I wouldn't want all my Facebook friends reading everything so a group seemed like a good alternative.
DeleteYes, it see like trainers are expensive, but this woman wants to work out a deal with weight watchers people so we will see!
I love the Facebook Closed Group idea - I too have lots of friends on FB that I'd rather not share ALL of my weight loss thoughts and info with :) You are so intuitive and we appreciate that!
ReplyDeleteI had a personal trainer for about 3 months. When I first met with him, he was great and asked me what motivated me. This helped him to determine what type of "enthusiasm" I'd need. I don't need someone yelling at me so I told him that I prefer gentle encouragment and motivation not a Drill Sargeant...Jillian would call me a wuss, I know...
He was also really great about creating a program that worked for me at that time. Meaning, I was overweight and couldnt' run a marathon so he started me out slowly and then built up as the weeks went on.
Good luck with your meeting tomorrow!
I am not on Facebook either. May have to be now. Can't wait to post my NSV's tomorrow. Great link up
ReplyDeleteI have worked out with a couple of different trainers... I like ones who dont just take you around to the different machines at the gym- ask for exercises that are creative and unique that you could do at home/in a hotel... not just show you how to use the equipment. I had one girl who just took me to the different machines and I did not like that at all. I want to learn things I dont know when I am paying for services like that!
ReplyDeleteOne thing a trainer did that I liked ALOT was make me send her my food journal- reason being- you cant outwork a bad diet... she knew that, and I had alot of sucess working out with her and sending her my food. It keeps you more accountable!
Ask them what you should do for workouts when you ARENT working out with them! Doesnt hurt to use their expert opinion all around! Even when you arent in a session! :)
Good luck to you- trainers can really push you to do things you NEVER thought you could- and I hope this one does that for you! :)
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I joined the Facebook group, great idea!
ReplyDeleteI haven't worked with a trainer before but have seriously considered it. I have never met with one either. Can't wait to hear about it.
I have always been "intimidated" by trainers, but not in a bad way. I always felt like I would be humiliated if I couldn't do what they asked.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the one you are seeing - first impressions can tell you a lot! Is the trainer affiliated with a gym, or is more of a meeting atmosphere.
If you don't already know, I am also from the Pittsburgh area - I do not attend Weight Watchers (yet) but if the trainer seems reasonable let me know! I would love to try it out as well :)
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I have been seeing a trainer for about the last 8 months. Its an expensive investment, but lets just say that it was by far the best way I have decided to spend my money. He has helped me lose around 70 lbs, and if it wasnt for him I would have no clue what I was doing nutrition/workout wise. Hes modified my diet several times to ensure my body is getting what it needs for the stage of weight loss I am in. I am 2 lbs away from my goal and cannot thank anyone besides him.
ReplyDeleteI like my trainer because hes funny and makes me laugh, which makes me comfortable in an environment where I felt vulnerable. He pushes me outside my comfort zone, but not so far that I dread going to see him. He constantly gives me postive feedback so I dont get discouraged.
Feel free to message me if you need any advice when it comes to trainers and prices etc.