One of the hardest things about getting into shape and losing weight is getting motivated. It is way easy to just tell somebody to get into the gym or to eat healthier, however, making that change is way difficult. I have been at a constant struggle with my weight since I was 14…literally going up and down in weight like a damn yo-yo! I am now almost 25 and only now am I finally starting to get a grip on things!
The most important thing to remember about working out and dieting is that about 70% of getting into shape/losing weight is not working out…it is your DIET. If you eat well and exercise you will lose weight and tone up, there is no questioning that. The only question is how to remain motivated after working out for so many years OR how to even get motivated in the first place.
That is definitely part of the reason that I hired a personal trainer! After working out for so many years I found it extremely hard to stay interested in working out. I was super over going into the gym and getting onto the same machines. While a personal trainer might not be the most money-smart way to lose weight, I really do suggest everybody get one at first.
Not only can I not flake on my trainer, but once I am inside and see him, I find myself much more motivated to workout. A trainer makes sure that you are doing the workout correctly and makes sure to keep your heart rate up. Basically he makes sure you do things that there is no way you would do unless you were a nutso! Also, a trainer has more knowledge and can switch things up, making sure you don’t hit a weight loss plateau and stay there.
do you know what the start up costs for a trainer are? i certainly need help in the motivation department (as well as the weight department!), but can’t exactly afford all that much these days. ut maybe if it’s cheapish?
if you arn’t a member at a gym yet most will set you up with a trainer when you sign up for free or when you sign up you can ask if they have any training specials
my trainer isn’t cheap but he trains all kinds of hollywood stars and sometimes when you pay less you get less.