Great Post Angie!

Gosh I just have to say, that was AWESOME!  I really needed that break from thinking of my daily life.  Im sure most of you feel the same way.  That was so inspirational to me!  Thanks Angie,  you truely are the BEST!   I dont know how I would keep sane without you to talk to!

It really does mean the world to have a support system in place.  Your family &  friends that will be understanding, and help you back up when you fall and support you when you wanna give up, they are one of  the most important keys to successfully losing weight, or achiving any goal you set for yourself.

Why Should you hire a Personal Trainer?

 The Five Attributes of a Great Personal Trainer

Your time has come. You have made the commitment to get back in shape. And you want to do it as quickly, safely, and painlessly as possible. You are in a good place.

Now it’s time to choose.

When it comes to starting a fitness routine, you have options. You could join a fitness club and try to figure out what all of that equipment does. You could join a fitness “program” and be forced to progress at a pace that works for the class you join, even if it’s not exactly the right pace for you. Or you could hire a personal trainer and have that trainer design a custom fitness routine based on your goals and current level of conditioning.

Without a doubt, working with a personal trainer is the fastest, safest, and most effective way to get in shape. Whether you are getting in top shape for the first time, or getting back to your ‘fighting weight’ from your college days, a personal trainer will make the process fast and easy. Best of all, you will never have to figure out what all that equipment does (and you will avoid getting hurt using it the wrong way) and your workouts will be private one-on-one sessions full of encouragement and significant progress.

But how do you find the right trainer? Is a man or a woman better for your situation? Will the trainer make allowances for your age and current fitness level or just try to make you look like Arnold Schwarzenegger? And, perhaps not least importantly, what about the cost – can you afford your own personal trainer?

Having been a personal trainer since 1987 (and having trained many other trainers) allows me to share the five attributes that all great personal trainers have in common. There is no doubt that working with a personal trainer is the fastest, safest, and most rewarding way to get in shape. And by using the checklist below, you will be able to quickly find the trainer who is just right for you!

You can consider these five traits your shopping list when interviewing a personal trainer to work with you:

1. A SINCERE DESIRE TO HELP YOU

Great Personal Trainers have a sincere and enthusiastic interest in helping people improve their’ lives through fitness. They will be genuinely interested in hearing about your exercise background and your fitness goals. They will be energized by the fact that you have decided to make fitness a part of your life.

There will be days when you may lack the desire to have a good workout. Perhaps you slept poorly the night before or had a calamity at work. Your Personal Trainer will provide the energy and motivation to get you through your toughest days. The days you feel great, your Trainer will help you achieve goals you thought were impossible.

The Great Personal Trainer is more than an individual who designs your workouts or simply teaches you new exercisies. You and your Personal Trainer become a team dedicated to empowering you to reach previously unattainable levels on your lifelong journey in fitness.

2. MEET THE GREAT COMMUNICATOR

How does the Great Personal Trainer find out about your dreams and goals? They ask you! Every Great Personal Trainer has exceptional communication skills.

Your initial meeting with your Personal Trainer should cover your goals, your medical history, your schedule, your previous and current exercise habits, and anything else that might affect your workouts. Upon greeting you for each subsequent workout, the Trainer will gather information from you to ascertain your energy level, your general mind-set, any lingering effects from your previous workout, and your particular level of motivation for that day.

All these questions will be answered through verbal and often non-verbal communication. The communication will continue throughout your workout and adjustments will be made to instantly customize your program to maximize the efficiency of each session with your Personal Trainer.

3. A NATURAL-BORN TEACHER

The Great Personal Trainer is also a wonderful teacher, perhaps the best you have ever encountered. Unless you have a substantial background in exercise, you will be learning many new ways to change your body through fitness. Great Personal Trainers are skilled teachers, accustomed to working with a varied clientele and able to explain a single concept from several different points-of-view.

They are used to adapting their teaching style to fit each client’s learning style. If you don’t understand a concept or are having a difficult time with a new exercise, the Trainer will approach the situation in a way that makes sense to YOU. You will be made to feel comfortable with something totally new to you in a very short period of time.

Learning proper exercise technique is one of the keys to a successful workout program. Amazingly fast progress is the payoff for finding the right Personal Trainer for you.

4. A PERSON OF SOUND REPUTATION

Great Personal Trainers do very little in the way of paid advertising. Why? Because every client he has sends him referrals. He has no need to pay for advertising because his business is built upon the best kind of marketing, word-of-mouth advertising from his or her very pleased clientele.

You will need to seek out a Great Personal Trainer. The best way to find one is to ask a friend or acquaintance who has recently undergone an inspiring physical transformation. Another way to locate a Personal Trainer is to contact the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-LIFT.org), the American Council on Exercise (ACEFITNESS.org, or the American College of Sports medicine (ACSM.org). Locating a Trainer through one of these organizations does not mean they are exceptional but will provide you with a list of trainers in your area to interview.

Once you contact the Trainer, ask for references. You should get glowing reports from the clients of a Great Personal Trainer.

5. A FITNESS EXPERT

A Great Personal Trainer will be well-versed in exercise physiology and will have the experience and credentials to prove it.

Just having the knowledge and the skill to pass the required testing does not make a Personal Trainer exceptional. As an example, what do you call the person who finishes last in his medical school class? Doctor. But there is a big difference between an intern and a board-certified specialist. When your health and wellness hang in the balance you want the most experienced doctor you can find.

And so it goes with Personal Trainers.

You want someone who excels at customizing creative and motivating workouts for you, not some Personal Trainer who basically serves as your own personal “repetition counter.” You want an expert with experience, credentials, and a long list of happy long-term clients.

Your decision to get fit again is a wise one, and one that will lead you to a longer life and more enjoyable days on this Earth. I applaud your decision and wish only the best for you.

Please feel free to print this article right now and use it as a checklist when shopping for your own Personal Trainer. It is my gift to you and will help save you time (and possibly money too) when finding a Personal Trainer in your area.

No matter how you do it, let me encourage you again to make fitness part of your daily life. I know you can do it, and I know you will love the results!

Cliff Wiese has been active in fitness, sports, and sport psychology since 1981. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as a Sports Performance Coach. He works with a varied international clientele, ranging from world-class athletes to pre and post rehabilitation patients to Special Olympians. A speaker and writer in high demand, Cliff can be reached by email at cwiese@lycos.com or by telephone in the USA at 979-229-6276.

Decided to hire a personal trainer?  But really dont want to waste time going to and from the gym?  I am accepting new clients in Puyallup, Orting, Sumner, Bonnie Lake and Auburn.  If you are out of my area and would still love to have a  personalized program designed just for you and your goals I also offer online training!  Check out the details and contact me at http://www.betterbodiesbycarmel.com/ Carmel-ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Is your body ready for the summer season?

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Weight Loss for Women At Home

By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com

A woman’s workout should consist of leg raises, biceps curls with
soup cans, and triceps kickbacks with water
bottles.

Can you believe that silliness?

Neither can I, but that is what passes for “professional fitness
advice for women” these days.

I could see this info being accepted in the 1930′s (maybe?), but in the year 2007? Please…

Does anyone really believe that biceps curls with water bottles is going to prepare women to carry their children to bed,
a bag of heavy groceries in from the car, or swing a sledgehammer during home reno’s?

No way. You need real-world workouts and fat loss advice. Not fluff.

Am I the only one that finds those types of recommendations
disrespectful to the physical capabilities of women?
You’d think
that Linda Hamilton’s chin-up scene in Terminator 2 would have turned the tide of female fitness, or
perhaps Demi Moore’s GI Jane.

I’ve watched women get fit fast at almost any age with Turbulence Training. In fact, we’ve had girls from 18 to 82 years
young kickin’ butt with Turbulence Training.

Today, I want to share the story of a classic “supermom”, you know the mom with 3 active kids that has to drive
them everywhere, eat on the run, and still find room for workouts. Her name is Brandy Kirton, and she’ll show you how real
women train, eat, and find the time to do it all with proper planning.

CB: Brandy, tell us about your past exercise and nutrition experiences. At what point did you find out about
Turbulence Training and what persuaded you to start using it?

BK:
I started working out back on high school. I’m 30 now.

I became a personal trainer for a few years in my early 20′s. So I learned a lot about nutrition and weight training. I
have been in great shape and not so great shape in the last 10 years. I think I found Turbulence Training just surfing the
web and decided to give it a try. I was desperate to lose weight after my 3rd kid.

CB: And how was this a change from what you had done in the past?

BK:
I was doing 30 minutes of cardio and then lifted for 30 mins
3 to 4 times a
week. That was if I actually could make time.

I would not work out if I knew I couldnt get it all in. I
would
think, “What’s the point of 20 mins?”.

CB: What kind of results have
you achieved with Turbulence Training? And is there anything else, besides the results, you love about the Turbulence
Training programs?

BK:
I love how it changes every month so I never get bored. I also love that I have no excuse
about not having time to fit it in.

My results have been great. I am getting toned up and consistently loosing inches. I also have a lot more energy.

CB: Do you workout at home or in a gym?

BK:
I have to work out at home. No time to get to a gym.

CB: Has Turbulence Training had a positive impact on your lifestyle?

BK:
Turbulence Training has made a huge impact on me. I dont feel like it takes up my whole
day or get bored of the same thing day in and day out.

I feel strong and love the daily emails. It helps me stay motivated.

I work full time, have three kids 9, 5, and 11 months, and a
husband. My older two kids play every sports so
there really
is no extra time.

I have to get up at 5:30 to work out before they wake up but its
worth it. I feel great after I am done and no
matter what happens that day I have already got my work out in which feels great.

CB: Do you have any social support? If so, how has this helped
you?

BK:
My mom comes over in the mornings to work out with me. I need that accountability so that I
don’t sleep instead. Its hard to get up but I always feel so much better when I do.

CB: What are your daily obstacles and temptations that you have to avoid with respect to nutrition and training?
And what
strategies do you use?

BK:
With all the practices, games and running around I have to do its hard not to grab
McDonald’s with the kids.

I try to either bring food with me or wait until I get home. If I
have to eat out I do try and find grilled
chicken or subway.

CB: How do you plan your nutrition?

BK:
I have to go shopping on Sunday to stock up on all my healthy
food. Otherwise I
will eat whatever I can find which usually is not good for me.

CB: Thanks Brandy, keep up the great work.

****
The message is clear. Plan, prepare, commit, and be consistent.
Brandy didn’t use any magic pills
or potions to succeed, she simply found a great workout plan, and did what she had to do.

As a supermom, Brandy practically has to create time out of thin air in order to do her workout, but again, she knows what
she has to do and she does it. She’s committed. She has social support. She knows the correct options for eating on the
run.

She has made the effort to plan for the obstacles (lack of time,
workout motivation) that we all come across.
And by doing that,
she’s cleared a simple path to success.

And she doesn’t waste time in the gym with slow, boring cardio
workouts. Instead, she sculpts her body in half
the time with the
Turbulence Training workouts.

Sincerely,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training

About the Author

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning
Specialist.  His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s
Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle,
and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that
will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com

 
                                   

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Thursday YAY!

So today i dont have to work at the nursery! YAY!!! I have just been really burnt out on it latley. But I get to train a client today and suppose to meet with 2 more. Im affraid they might cancel on me, I heard through the grapevine one of them was “too tired” to workout today. So I will call her and let her know we wont be kickin butt today, just talking, setting goals, and taking measurements. I hope she will agree that that will be no problem. I also hope to help out another girl I work with, and someone else online. It’s going MUCH better then i could of imagined! I love love love my job now!

As far as my eats and workouts go, it is hard to figure out a new schedule but I am working on it. Eats have been clean, been skipping workouts though…lol i know silly for a personal trainer to skip workouts…lol I plan to workout today after I train my first client this morning. I think Im gonna try out the bodyweight cardio with her this morning, Turbulence Training, see how she does. Kinda hard though cause she is a beginer and has back problems so it’s hard to make things hard enough without hurting her back. But I guess she might think its hard so it all good.

THANKS ANGIE!!! I LUV YA!!! IM SO EXCITED!!!!

Friday~

Today I went to spin class 15 min early and all the bikes were taken….whaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!  So I was gonna jog (yuck) but my hubby was with me and his knee hurt and didnt want to so he suggested racket bal…ok fine but I was grumpy!  After watching him dodge my free flying balls for a few min. I was cheered up…lol.

Later I went out and picked up applications at some places I want to work, one sounds real promising, yay!

besides that I washed cars all day…LOL!  I washed and detailed mine then we have one we dont drive and want to sell so I washed that one and then there is the commuter car my husband drives to work so i washed that up too.  I guess I didnt get enough of a workout playing raquet ball cause I just kept going…

Eats were HORRIBLE! Didnt hardly eat anything today and when I did, it wasnt very clean, I had a good breakfast of kashi cereal (still not enough protien there), then 2 string cheese later, grilled chicken sand. w/ FF from wendy’s and then corn chips and salsa later.  See HORRIBLE!  Anyways…Sat I have a CPR class from 8-2!  YUCK!  So I hope I can figure out my food w/ that……

~Carmel~

Where have I been????

Ok so its Thursday already wooohoo!  Well Tuesday I started my new TT workout, Im now doing the Fat Fusion workout.  HOLY MOLY is it EVER!  My abs are STILL super sore! LOL  I ran 1 mile on the track for my intervals, 3 intervals of 2 min hard 2 min recovery….whew i was whiped when I was done!!!!

Wednesday I went to spin class with an instuctor I hadnt been to in a while and she kicked my butt!  woohoo! gotta love it!  TONs of heavy climbs and TONS of sprints…my legs were laughing at me when I tried to make them go fast!  They were like “HA!  you took us through a serious workout yesterday! made us run a mile (which we hate) and today you want us to do sprints on the bike? HAHAHA!!!!! yeah right lady screw you!!!” LOL  So anyways completed an hour of that and managed to shuffle out of the gym.

So today is another hard ass TT workout…with more core and more intervals…today its 6 intervals 45sec hard 90sec recovery.   Food has been AWESOME this week and im not gonna go nutz on a free meal 3 day binge this week!  I need to get ripped for summer! LOL  I did have 4 tiny chips ahoy choc. chip cookies lastnight at work. They were about silver dollar size.  So that brought my cals up a little but oh well I am not gonna go crazy about it.

I found a permenant babysitter lastnight so yay!  That will be AWESOME!  I will have someone to watch the kids while I train people!  such an exciting day!

Im also thinking of getting a different job to help me pay for the rest of my exams and insurance and all that good stuff I will need to get started on my Personal Training business.  So she can watch them anytime I need to go to work.  The “kids zone” just isnt making me enough money, it would take me months to save if I stayed there.  So off on another mission…LOL

Till tomorrow…~Carmel~

Monday comes too soon!

I woke up 15 min before I wanted to be leaving for spin class and the kids were still sleeping, husband gone to work already….darn time change! messes me up!  Of corse the kids getting up every 5 min till 10:30 lastnight didnt help any either! 

So took measurements and BF this morning……lets just say I want to cry….thank God for you Angie!  If I didnt have your support I would be a mess!  NObody understands like another woman!

So here are my goals once again and here are my measurements and meals for today…..

GOALS short term…(4 weeks)

  1. I will lose 3% BF by April 9th 2007!
  2. I will lose 1 lb of fat every week!
  3. I will eat clean except 1 free meal each week!
  4. I will drink 3 32oz waters EVERYDAY!
  5. I will take all my vits. EVERDAY!

GOALS long term….(12 weeks)

  1. I will lose 5% BF by June 5th 2007!
  2. I will lose 1 lb fat every week!
  3. I will be a size 7!
  4. I will feel incredibly proud of myself for reaching my goals!

MEASUREMENTS…March 12th 2007

Bust: 36

Waist: 30.5

Belly button: 32

Under belly button: 34

Hips: 41

Weight: 154

BF: 23.9%

MEALS for today March 12th 2007….

Meal 1: spinach/egg white scramble

Meal 2: Blueberry muffin

Meal 3: Turkey burger on ezekiel bread

Meal 4: chicken/broccoli cassarole

Meal 5: PMS pudding

Egg white, 2 serving 34 1 0 6 Remove
fat free shredded cheddar cheese, 1 serving 45 2 0 9 Remove
Salsa, 1 tbsp 4 1 0 0 Remove
Spinach, frozen, 0.25 cup 13 3 0 1 Remove
Half and Half Cream, 4 tbsp 78 3 7 2 Remove
adams pb, 2 tbsp 210 6 16 8 Remove
Egg white, 2 serving 34 1 0 6 Remove
Cottage Cheese, 1% Milkfat, 0.5 cup (not packed) 81 3 1 14 Remove
Oatmeal, 0.5 cup 75 14 1 0 Remove
Blueberries, fresh, 0.5 cup 41 10 0 0 Remove
Turkey Burger, Jennie-O, 4 oz 160 0 9 20 Remove
Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread, 2 serving 160 30 1 8 Remove
Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom Soup, 0.25 cup 35 5 1 1 Remove
Broccoli, fresh, 1 cup, chopped 25 5 0 3 Remove
fat free shredded cheddar cheese, 1 serving 45 2 0 9 Remove
Milk, nonfat, 0.25 cup 21 3 0 2 Remove
Brown Rice, medium grain, 1 cup 218 46 2 5 Remove
chicken, 0.5 serving 70 0 2 13 Remove
Cottage Cheese, Nonfat, 0.25 cup (not packed) 31 1 0 6 Remove
Dannon Plain Non-Fat Yogurt, 0.5 cup 60 10 0 6 Remove
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, 2 tbsp 25 6 1 2 Remove
Kraft Jello-o Brand Fat Free Pudding, Chocolate, 1 Serving 102 23 0 3 Remove
  CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
    1,567 172 43 124

1300 – 1650 169 – 170 55 – 56 120 – 121

I promise to eat this way all week! NO bites of this or that!  Just what I have planned!

~Carmel~

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