1st week

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Well made it thru the first week at the gym. Figured out something disturbing about old trainer...Who happens to be the personal trainer manager and therefore basically my supervisor. The big shirt is NOT to hide the competitive level bodybuilder body so it doesn't intimidate the clients-boyfriend has a freaking gut!!!!! Also our training manuel says very clearly that machines use about 20% of muscle where as free weights use about 90%-therefore use personal trainer so we can teach you how to lift weights ect... And how many times this week did I see the same stale routine-with the machines I might add-used for all his clients-way too cookie cutter.

Ok yes I am that pretty rare female that does want to bulk up as much as physically possible for a female to bulk up-therefore I really believe in using the freeweights, bodyweight and kettlebells as much as possible. I was training yesterday with my kettlebell-25 lb-and he lifted it 3 times and told me it was heavier than 25 lbs because it isn't a sissy-sandfilled kettlebell-so I actually weighed it this am-24.4 lbs on gym scale.

Yes I was a smart a$$ yesterday and told him he could train with me and learn some new tricks and if my 25 lb kettle bell was too heavy I had a 10 lb one at home that I had graduated from because I was trying to make it to the 50 lb one eventually. Boy did I get an evil look!!

Hopefully will get turned lose Monday so I can start calling and scheduling clients and really start working. Can't wait!!!

  

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REALITYCHECK86 6/19/2011 8:25AM

HAHAHA!!! You stick it to him girl!! That's awesome! I'm still so excited for your new adventure! Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYCERN12 6/18/2011 11:26PM

;-) You go woman! Joyce Report Inappropriate Comment

JOJOMAGIC1 6/18/2011 9:31PM

You go girl and show them whose boss. Report Inappropriate Comment

DO me a favor

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Ok I need a favor from all of you Sparkers. Look at my after pictures. Then tell me if you walked into a gym and I was the personal trainer would you want to train with me if not why not.

Was told by another female that I look too "hard" and that women would not want to train with me-SO help me out here please and Thank you!!!

  

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CHAR1970 6/15/2011 1:16AM

I would train with you in a heart beat! You can relate to women who have weight problems because you`ve been there. And you can help those that want to be more than just fit, they want muscle too. I think you`re the whole package. Report Inappropriate Comment

BECCAJ98 6/14/2011 9:08PM

I wouldn't heave a problem. There is a trainer at my gym who is a stick, but no tone at all. I would rather have a trainer who has been where I am and toned her way down rather than a stick without muscles who has never battled weight. Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYCERN12 6/14/2011 6:58PM

You are looking fantastic!! If someone saw you in workout mode it might be a little scary but if they are really looking for someone to push them I'd say they will jump at the chance. You would be perfect for me but someone else like my sister would need someone who might baby her along a little. I'd sign up for a few sessions with you, You're not moving to Olney Ill anytime soon are you?! Report Inappropriate Comment

REDSHOES2011 6/14/2011 12:31PM

I would personally love you as my trainer. Harder the better, I would love another mature gal to show me more tricks! I think you would be a hit with many mature women! Report Inappropriate Comment

MISSYGEEN 6/14/2011 8:12AM

It depends on what the person is looking for. It also depends on who the person that gave the information is. I must admit I am a little intimidated by some with hard bodies. I think Keshiag is right they may not want to work that hard. I may be intimidated and say "man she is going to kill me". Consider how you appear to people and your approach, also consider the person standing in front of you and their personality and which approach suits them best. I coach in another arena, not physical training. But as a coach we must always consider our approach, how others may perceive us and the vibes that we give off. I think you look incredible and admire the work that you have put in. But I wanted to give you an honest opinion. Report Inappropriate Comment

KESHIAG 6/14/2011 8:03AM

lol I would train with you....you look great! For someone to say you look to hard means that they dont want to be challenged, thus they will not succeed. Report Inappropriate Comment

I am a Healthy Winner this week!

Monday, June 13, 2011

She is "40 something" years young and has lost 120 pounds over a 16 month period.
Having been a trained RN for many years, I knew that I was way over weight and feeling worse day by day. Unfortunately, just as many patients do, I didn't take charge of my health until I was dealing with some serious challenges. I was taking one medication for blood pressure and two others for asthma. I was feeling so terrible one day that I thought I might be having a heart attack. Blood work in the ER did not look good - they thought maybe pulmonary embolism. Nodules were found in my right lung and thyroid - but no heart attack. A month and a half later I began my journey to restore my health which included becoming a Certified Personal Trainer and losing 120 lbs. in 16 months. Congratulations Carol!

This is from Debbie Possehl the Health Coach that is training me to be a Health Coach.

  

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CDGOLDILOCKS 6/13/2011 3:22PM

It is always inspiring to read about someone who met their goals. Thanks for sharing! Report Inappropriate Comment

Quickie

Friday, June 10, 2011

COmputer issues--Will be starting Monday working at ANytime Fitness-Covington GA- as one of their trainers. They say ladies have been asking for female trainer so will see how it goes!!! More later-have Health coach stuff to do this AM.

And still nothing else from Weight Watchers-----Aggrevating!!

  

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LUCYLU22 6/10/2011 1:14PM

Awesome!! Best wishes, hope all goes well on Monday!! Sorry about Weight Watchers being so aggrevating!! Best wishes on all the Health coach stuff as well!! Have a great weekend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Weird interview and new goal

Saturday, June 04, 2011

OK guess I was expecting a little more for a phone interview. I really have issues with people being on time-I am always early-always-something bad has to have happened for me to be late. THat being said the person who was to interview me yesterday said she would try to call between 11-2 and if not then before 6. OK so I don't really have anything to do right now but that pretty much ties me down for a while. Stress eating started-but did stay within calories for day-11-2 passes no phone call.
Finally at 5 I couldn't handle it any more and just laid across my bed-fell asleep-my sister sends me a text and wakes me up-it is now 530-answer text fall back asleep-get another text-now it is 540. Fall back asleep-I love my "POWER" naps.
Phone finally rings at 615!!!!! She asks about 8-10 questions and in 3 yes 3 minutes I am off the phone-someone else should call me to follow up within the next week. WTFreak!!!??????
SO not only does she call late but it is over in 3 minutes-I was stressing over this?????

Anyway............New goal-found 2 new certifications that I am going to get to go with the personal trainer certification-a fitness and exercise which is basically a rehabilitation certification for working with people post injury, surgery or deconditioned and a senior certification for working especially with the older adult population. And this time won't be such a chicken s--- about taking the final! LOL!

  

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REALITYCHECK86 6/5/2011 8:16AM

Good idea to get some more certifications!! Makes you more marketable Anyway, that interview is ridiculous! Three minutes after all that waiting around. I would be so annoyed!! Hang in there. I know you'll get something! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYCERN12 6/4/2011 8:56PM

Good luck, hope they call you back sooner than later this time! More classes and more certifications are in the nursing blood, go for it!! Joyce Report Inappropriate Comment

CHAR1970 6/4/2011 2:55PM

Those certificates will make you head over heels above any others who apply for jobs. Fingers crossed that you get the job! Report Inappropriate Comment

CDGOLDILOCKS 6/4/2011 11:35AM

How annoying. At least you have a great attitude about it. I think it is great to get more certifications. More things for the resume! Report Inappropriate Comment

_LINDA 6/4/2011 11:18AM

What a waste of time that 'interview' was :((. I hate crap like that. Might as well just fill out an online form really, why waste this time. I got to admit, I got good service from the people delivering my new bed. I was to be home Friday and wait for them to call when they would give me a time window of delivery. They phoned and it was 11 am until 2 pm, but then they phoned back later, narrowing it to between 11am and 12pm, and ended up delivering right at 11am! No wasted day like I thought I was going to get! Good luck with these new certificates! Have a great weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWCHOC 6/4/2011 8:56AM

I hate phone interviews, you cannot read the face of the other person. Sounds like you were just doing another application form. best wishes for the next courses, lifelong learning continues! Report Inappropriate Comment