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Have any of you bite the bullet and hired a trainer?

I'm in my 3rd week of M/W/F for an hour per session. Warm up for 5-15 mins depending on what time I make it to the gym, then 30 mins of cardio afterward.

I'm dying...

1] How long did you have a trainer?

2] I will assume that you did a full body workout...but did you do more weight training or something else?

3] How long before you saw results?

4] Were your results what you expected?

5] Is there any particular program that you used to drop the fat?

HELP!!!

Encouragement, I need encouragement...just let me know that there is a Haagen-Daaz at the end of the tunnel!!!

Now, where's that muscle rub..............Marla

been there...

I had a trainer until I started to lift more than him. He got pissed and did not want to play with me anymore.

I worked out 4-5 days a week. Cardio at each work out and then weight training. I alternated Chest and Bi's, Back and Thighs. This helped not to over do any particular part of the body.

After weights, I did a little cardio like a bike to cool down.

It took a while to see results, but it is worth it. Do NOT get discouraged. Body's don't go flabby over night and they wont get toned over night either.

Diet is important too. Watch the carbs. You'll need enough to keep you going, but dont pile on the pasta unless you are running a marathon. Eat plenty of protien, this will help build muscle.

You cant spot loose fat so dont try. Cardio + weights are the best way to get in and stay in shape. Cardio-sex is great too. I will give you some personal instruction there:-)

Remember muscle weighs more than fat so DON'T be concerned with what the scale says. Did your trainer do a body/fat ratio check? Keep an eye on that and remember women naturally have more fat then men.

Muscle naturally burns fat by just sitting there. In other words, just by sitting watching TV the more muscle you have the more fat will be burned just sitting there. So don't fear bulking up and getting all muscley.

Additionally, post pics. Before, during and after. This will help us sweat so we can all loose weight together. You can continue to send the XXX to me personally:-)

Congratulations on your life changing decision!

Marla, If you are starting up weight training, you are going to be sore for at LEAST a couple weeks. Maybe longer. You will see a difference in muscle tone within 2 months. Even light weight training, done correctly, will show good results. Your trainer likely knows his/her stuff. Do as you're told! Lastly, don't obsess over the scale. Lean muscle weighs more than fat. You may actually GAIN a little weight at first. I would advise you STAY OFF the scale(yeah right!). Look in the mirror and mark the changes instead.

Rich,

Darling. You crack me up!

Cardio sex = alternating chest and bi's, back and thighs, right? I'm so there...just give me a moment to warm up!

Yeah, I watch what I eat...I watch it go straight to my fat ass!

My fat ratio is top secret at this point!!! I'm so embarrassed!

I'm not getting on an evil scale either! I just go by how my clothes are fitting...ugh!

Anyway, pics? Nope...even I'm grossed out!

Drop your head and lift your pelvis...........Marla

Baby, if you lifted your pelvis my head would NOT drop!

What are you goals?

If you pulled an ab muscle in week three, you may have the wrong trainer. He should take your surgery into account before pushing you too hard. Injuries are usually the result of over-doing some aspect of the workout.

You should pick a totally unrelated activity to do on day four--three isn't enough. The most you should skip is one day at a time.

Don't make the mistake of eating too little, or going on that dreadful Atkins diet. Eating a balanced diet but less of everything is better than ODing on cholesterol and fat.

If you doing enough cardio, you should already feel the difference, physical recovery aside. I ride a stationary bike in the morning and I feel better on all fronts when I do.

Don't quit.

Marla,

The only part of that whole thing I can relate to lately is the "muscle rub". I try to get the muscle rubbed as often as I can.

Marla:

I'm going to be serious for a change throughout this response, because I want to encourage you.

Yes, after my surgery a few years ago I hires a trainer who helped me get back into shape. I lost a lot of mass and put on fat and water weight due to medications. We worked together with the understanding that I knew what I was talking about; he was more of a coach to me. Noticeable results occurred in five weeks. Here's what I recommend:

1) Allow yourself one day per week for splurging. I've got my wife on this (she wanted to) and it helps. Be strict six days per week and reward yourself with your favorite treat at the end of the week. Having been trained as a chef, I know what to prepare for my wife and others who are watching their intake. Personally I don't consume more than 20 gms of fat per day (in every form combined). I eat lots of white meat, fish, seafood, egg whites, liver and eat red meat once a week. I eat plenty of veggies (not peas or corn too much) and drink a lot of skim milk. My wife does the same. She can do it because of the reward system. If she is craving sweets, I tell her to brush her teeth (toothpaste helps). We eat slowly. If we're hungry in between meals we wait 30 mins to see if it will pass, if not, we eat something healthy (pretzels and milk; baked tortilla chips and picante salsa, etc). If you make a mistake move beyond it;it's no the end of the world!


2] Yes, I do full body workouts with weights ; two body parts per day (that are complimentary back and bis or chest and tris, etc) I do cardio at night.

My results and my wife's are better than expected. Here's a helper. Buy an article of clothing that you want (make it expensive), but buy it in your goal size. This will encourage you to get to your goal. Don't weigh yourself everyday, maybe once per week. Rather use BMI it is more accurate and rewarding because weight fluctuates.

DON'T GIVE UP!!!! YOU CAN DO IT. I'VE READ YOUR POSTS AND CAN TELL YOU ARE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINED WOMAN; YOU ARE CAPABLE OF REACHING YOUR WEIGHT!!! Ask your man to encourage you as well.

If you want some quick easy ideas of what to cook let me know and I'll email you with some recipes. Also learn to love the pain. As awful as that sounds, make it a love/hate relationship.


I wish you the best in your endeavor.

Fritz

I use the building I work in to work out. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I do 3 sets of 35 pushups, and 3 sets of 10 pullups, twice a day with brisk walking between sets.

Then Tuesdays and Thursdays it's stairs, up 14 flights and then crunches. 3 Times a day. Seems to be working pretty well combined with a salad for lunch and a light dinner. I'm getting cut up. My waist is down to a 34 and my chest is up to a 45. Not bad for an old man...

.....I eat donuts......lots of 'em.......chase'em down with Yoohoos....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Just quit, Marla!!!!!!!