Change Your Perception

Change your Perception

 

 

 

Are you ready for 2013?

Make no resolutions. It's time for serious change.

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Deal with your Pain

Fitness is not a one-day event.  You have to keep coming back for more.  Every little bit adds up and gets you closer to your ultimate goal.  Just do something today.  A walk, a bike ride, making healthy food choices, even buying new workout clothes can help you get on track.  Believe-Receive-Achieve!

Start Today...I'm begging you!

Depending on your age, you could live a healthy lifestyle

for at least another 20 or 30 years 

IF you start today. 

It's never too late. 

But seriously, what are you 'weighting' for?

Should Women Lift Weights?

Even before I began personal training women would tell me they were afraid to lift weights because they didn't want...'to be all muscular and look like a man.'  I've explained the science so many times, that at other times, tired of educating my fellow sisters on this myth, I was forced to shake my head in dismay. But for the record, here it goes again...."Ladies, please lift weights.  They get you tight.  Keep you lean and lift you where you need it!"  Unless your goal is to look manly, you won't.  Here's why:  1) You don't have male DNA, predisposed to make large manly muscles 2) Few women could stand to eat as much food as it takes to build huge muscle 3) Fewer women have the grit to train with the intensity required to build huge muscle 4)You would have to be crazy to use any illegal substance that would produce those results and so many other dangerous side effects.  With that aside, you are set to get some gloves and pump some iron!  Remember to always use good form with moderate weight and focus on muscle tone, symmetry and the inner beast you're unleashing.

 

So now the word is out. And 'Skinny Fat' ain't in. 'Lean and Strong' is the new standard in health and wellness.  Don't just do this because you want a totally hot body.  There are several benefits to resistance training:

• metabolism boost leading to loss of unwanted body fat
• increase in lean muscle mass resulting in toned, well-defined muscles
• fight osteoporosis by improving bone density
• aid in depression management 
• improve sleep quality and increased sex drive
• improved self-esteem and confidence

Knowing how great resistance training is for you, it's time to commit to this aspect of fitness.  Whether you join a bootcamp, hire a personal trainer or follow a weight training program from a fitness magazine, now is the time to start.  It's time to appreciate yourself for who you are and redeem your power for living your personal best. Before long, your goal body will greet you in the mirror.  

It's a well-known fact that muscle burns more calories than fat and looks a whole lot better in jeans and a tank top than fat ever could. Another noteworthy fact to consider: It takes 17,500 calories burned to rid the body of five pounds of fat.  Now you have to 'weigh' the evidence and answer the question for yourself.  Should women lift weights?

Blowing Up in the Fitness Industry: Do I have what it takes?

At 10-years old, I found myself watching a women's bodybuilding competition.  As I watched in wonder, admiring their 'overextraordinarily' ripped bodies, my heart surged and I knew I had to have a bit (a great bit) of that poise, glitz, and confidence.  Even then, I knew I didn't want to be so big, too muscular, or a boy 'knock-off'.  Unfortunately at the time, our sport of bodybuilding hadn't developed into the many divisions we have today, to include:  figure, fitness, physique and bikini, all of which embrace of a woman's strength, femininity, discipline, and grace. Whatever your competition preference, we all have to tip our hats to those trailblazer women who were laying fitness tracks by pumping some serious iron and representing women in a truly male-dominated sport.  I bet they even advised some of their big-boy counterparts on occasion.  I know I have definitely had to from time to time.

Twenty-three years later, having been a faithful follower of the fitness industry, I decided to take the fitness plunge, starting with a career change.  I was going to take the fitness world by storm making my entry point in the game as a personal trainer.  Reasonable.  Something I already knew I was good at, even before getting formally educated and certified. Plus it was a way to genuinely help people in need.   It didn't hurt that I would be in the gym everyday with opportunity to test my theories, develop my craft and perfect my skills while training myself.  So...I was in.  Feet first. Don't look.  Just jump.  'Bye-bye' 10 years of teaching.  'Hello' new and uncharted territory.  I was terrified.  Totally electrified! But READY!!

So before my world goes topsy-turvy (and you know every good story goes topsy-turvy), let it be known, many considered me to be a great trainer.  I was grateful to the fitness manager that hired me and considered blessed to work for the greatest gym on the planet.  Consequently, even as an entry level trainer, I took pride in the personal attention I gave to each client; monitoring every move and reviewing each skill taught.  I was thrilled to teach skills that could be used beyond our training 'season', life-long, applicable knowledge.  After a year and a half as personal trainer I was off to a great start.  I had established a decent clientele.  I was an effective, well-known group fitness instructor.  I was ready to pursue more training certifications.  I was  ready to consider competing.  My mom, Pat Wilson, had always been a consistent supporter of my training and competing dreams.  When she passed away unexpectedly (topsy-turvy), a big part of my family's support system passed with her.  How she helped me and my husband with our four kids (three in elementary school)!  She filled in the gaps by playing taxi, chef, nurse and nanny.  A true blessing.

So now I had to return to my former profession, teaching.  And let me tell ya, I went kicking and screaming inside.  But as God would have it, I landed in the right place.  The great Grace E. Hardeman Elementary School was great for me and even better for my children.  I owe this wonderful faculty so much for taking us in and loving us so.

In the meantime, the fitness dream just won't die.  Ignoring it doesn't work.  Pushing it deep down inside only fuels it.  Distracting yourself from it is only temporary.  I simply can't shake this bug and yet it makes me incredibly happy.  So shouldn't it make me money also?  The fitness industry is a $30 billion industry.  So there's enough room for me....if you I have what it takes!

COMING SOON:  Blowing Up in the Fitness Industry:   (part 2)