I say YES!
One of my husband’s clients asked him if I train the same way now that I did 17 + years ago – this question was sparked by my 17+ year ago picture under “My Story” here in my blog. I guess if I think about it, the answer to this is yes and no. I did do step aerobics 3 times a week and a floor work twice a week which is really how women trained back then, but honestly there wasn’t a huge change to my body until I started to train with my then boyfriend, now husband, Mark. For some reason it didn’t bother me to train with him back then, maybe because I was trying to impress him, but besides that, I was really starting to see changes to my body, changes I had never seen before and I wanted more. Plus it was a blast to train with him at Big Al’s Gym – this place was definitely a “guys” gym, talk about working out old school. There were no fancy machines or equipment at this place, just free weights, a squat rack, benches, and bars.
I asked my husband if he remembered the specifics of my training back then. He said it was basically a full-body workout 3 days a week and step classes two times a week. Of course, I had to clean up my eating habits a bit, but I was also a lot younger back then so my metabolism was faster and it was much easier to get lean. With these positive changes I was able to get into the best shape of my life and yes for the first time I did see my ABS, who knew those things were under there – WOW!
What did I do from then to now?
Well, I obviously didn’t stay on course….. With work and life in general, fitness never really became a priority and my body paid the price. I became complacent, I worked out a few times a week and I didn’t really watch what I ate, drank, etc. – thus the 20+ pound weight gain.
How did I get it back?
By getting a support system! My husband has always been very supportive, and for me support has been vital to my success. I would not have reached my goals of getting back that body I had 17 years ago without it – and yes, I’ve been very lucky to have a great support system at home, but there is no doubt in my mind that the support I received my friends in the RCR forum put me over the top. I needed support from other women who were experiencing the same difficulties that I was. In the past I knew how to get in shape, but would lose focus and never really stay there. It’s not a quick fix or a fad diet, its consistency and eating clean. These women and their support help me get my “Sass” back, and I’ll forever love them for it.
The support I received was a type of coaching. It involved support, motivation, encouragement, mile-stones, accountability, and even a little tough love when needed. That’s why I’m so passionate about Coaching for Health and Fitness. This was MY missing link. What I’ve learned this past year has been invaluable to me – I learned how to manage my life, how to make me a priority, how to “plan for success” with food, how to make time to workout and really, it’s not that hard - I love the thought of passing that information along to others, I’d love to pass that information onto you.
Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts !
LA
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Coaching for Health and Fitness
How does Coaching work?
First of all a coach is not a counselor, advisor, expert consultant or therapist - a coach is more of a motivator. As a coach I will assist you in identifying and clarifying your individual goals and desires. I will enable you to create a plan and take actions to achieve your objectives. Your progress will be measured as your goals and objectives are achieved.
Session 1 - The interview …
Using a tool called the perspective circle, I will ask you 10 very specific questions on 6 areas of life – and because we are going to really focus on your health and fitness goals, we will dig into 6 subsets of the wellness area. This process can take from one and a half to two hours. I will then ask you to number each area on a scale from 1-10 (0 being completely unsatisfied and 10 being thoroughly satisfied), decide where you perceive yourself to be in each area of your life at the present time. Write the appropriate number in the appropriate area of the circle. This will conclude session 1.
First of all a coach is not a counselor, advisor, expert consultant or therapist - a coach is more of a motivator. As a coach I will assist you in identifying and clarifying your individual goals and desires. I will enable you to create a plan and take actions to achieve your objectives. Your progress will be measured as your goals and objectives are achieved.
Session 1 - The interview …
Using a tool called the perspective circle, I will ask you 10 very specific questions on 6 areas of life – and because we are going to really focus on your health and fitness goals, we will dig into 6 subsets of the wellness area. This process can take from one and a half to two hours. I will then ask you to number each area on a scale from 1-10 (0 being completely unsatisfied and 10 being thoroughly satisfied), decide where you perceive yourself to be in each area of your life at the present time. Write the appropriate number in the appropriate area of the circle. This will conclude session 1.
Session 2 - Review of your vision statement .
From the information gathered in session 1, I will create a personal vision statement for you. A vision statement is a powerful affirmative statement about your goals, dreams and desires. This tool works to reprogram the subconscious mind and help you to really see how the life you always dreamed of can become a reality - your reality!
Session 3 - Goal Setting
Next we will look at all the areas from the perspective wheel and create an action plan to help you reach your goals in each areas. We will determine your priorities, articulate the step-by-step actions required, uncover any roadblocks, develop a plan to overcome roadblocks, and get commitment to a completion date for each action. From there will consistently review the goals set in previous coaching sessions, and accomplishments.
My Story ....
Let me start by telling you every summer for me, had been my own personal nightmare. I did not want to wear shorts, and definitely did not want to wear a bikini… I had been covering myself up at the beach for years, never feeling like I looked good enough to walk around in my bathing suit – I wouldn’t even get off the chair without a cover up on, but until I saw a picture that my daughter took of me on the beach, I had no idea how far I let myself go. I guess all my bad habits had finally caught up to me. To be honest - I’m still not totally comfortable taking pictures in my bikini, but I decided this would be the year that I would not be embarrassed to go out in public in shorts, or on the beach without a cover up! The first thing I did was to set a goal, which is very important. I found a bikini picture my husband Mark had of me taken 17 years ago and thought "Let’s see how close I can get to this picture”, talk about a daunting task. Would it even be possible for me to get in anywhere near that kind of shape again?
I thought - sure, why not, being married to a personal trainer, how hard could it be? I’m here to tell you, it was hard! I quickly realized what my downfall had been year after year – my food hadn’t been as clean as it needed to be. Have you ever heard the saying “you can’t out train a bad diet”? – Well, now I understand what that means. Plus Mark pointed out that I was sleep walking through my workouts. Honestly, I am not a fan of working out… In fact, I never really was, but there is no way you can reach your fitness goals without it.
Much to my surprise 4 months later, and I have to admit I was totally shocked by the results; I actually dropped 17 lbs and almost 20 inches!!! Not too bad for a 47 year old, menopausal women! This was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done - and if I can do it - you can do it... but why was I able to do it this time? Well the answer to this is two fold - One was my very loving and supportive husband, who I mention earlier is a personal trainer, and two - Valerie Waters Red Carpet Ready fitness program and forum. You may be wondering why I needed another fitness program when my husband is a personal trainer.... Well, honestly - have any of you ever had your significant other tell you what to do, or even worse, try to push you outside of your comfort zone... I'm here to tell you - it is NOT a good idea... He quickly realized if I was going to succeed it would have to be on my own terms, which is why he introduced me to the idea of Valerie Waters, a celebrity fitness trainer, he has followed and admired for a number of years (http://valeriewaters.com/), - and yes, she was the perfect fit for me... Bottom line - the key to all of my success was not only her workout program, but the support of the women in the forum... This is what I can do for you - I can and will be there for you every step of the way - to motivate you, to encourage you, and to help you find a way to break through the roadblocks preventing you from reaching your fitness goals.
So let me help you take charge of your health and fitness, help you find a way to take time for YOU, and help you get what you want out of life!
Let me start by telling you every summer for me, had been my own personal nightmare. I did not want to wear shorts, and definitely did not want to wear a bikini… I had been covering myself up at the beach for years, never feeling like I looked good enough to walk around in my bathing suit – I wouldn’t even get off the chair without a cover up on, but until I saw a picture that my daughter took of me on the beach, I had no idea how far I let myself go. I guess all my bad habits had finally caught up to me. To be honest - I’m still not totally comfortable taking pictures in my bikini, but I decided this would be the year that I would not be embarrassed to go out in public in shorts, or on the beach without a cover up! The first thing I did was to set a goal, which is very important. I found a bikini picture my husband Mark had of me taken 17 years ago and thought "Let’s see how close I can get to this picture”, talk about a daunting task. Would it even be possible for me to get in anywhere near that kind of shape again?
I thought - sure, why not, being married to a personal trainer, how hard could it be? I’m here to tell you, it was hard! I quickly realized what my downfall had been year after year – my food hadn’t been as clean as it needed to be. Have you ever heard the saying “you can’t out train a bad diet”? – Well, now I understand what that means. Plus Mark pointed out that I was sleep walking through my workouts. Honestly, I am not a fan of working out… In fact, I never really was, but there is no way you can reach your fitness goals without it.
Much to my surprise 4 months later, and I have to admit I was totally shocked by the results; I actually dropped 17 lbs and almost 20 inches!!! Not too bad for a 47 year old, menopausal women! This was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done - and if I can do it - you can do it... but why was I able to do it this time? Well the answer to this is two fold - One was my very loving and supportive husband, who I mention earlier is a personal trainer, and two - Valerie Waters Red Carpet Ready fitness program and forum. You may be wondering why I needed another fitness program when my husband is a personal trainer.... Well, honestly - have any of you ever had your significant other tell you what to do, or even worse, try to push you outside of your comfort zone... I'm here to tell you - it is NOT a good idea... He quickly realized if I was going to succeed it would have to be on my own terms, which is why he introduced me to the idea of Valerie Waters, a celebrity fitness trainer, he has followed and admired for a number of years (http://valeriewaters.com/), - and yes, she was the perfect fit for me... Bottom line - the key to all of my success was not only her workout program, but the support of the women in the forum... This is what I can do for you - I can and will be there for you every step of the way - to motivate you, to encourage you, and to help you find a way to break through the roadblocks preventing you from reaching your fitness goals.
"Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use."-
~Earl Nightingale
This is so true – if I didn't decide to finally take charge of my body- I'd still be 147 lbs, unhappy with myself and still complaining about how I can't lose weight.... but as of today I am 20 lbs lighter and 26 inches smaller. I feel good about myself, and know anything I want, with a bit of effort, can be done!
So let me help you take charge of your health and fitness, help you find a way to take time for YOU, and help you get what you want out of life!
Hugs,
LA
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