You Asked For A Trainer Right? Don’t Complain!!

Today, I was hit with a true reality. This may sound “old”, but everyone is so different (duh). My drive is unique from the person standing beside me and that’s fine. But, I do have a purpose though. We all do. But mine is, to change someones life by channelling my energy, determination and drive to make them a better person through health and fitness. Simple right? Not really. The problem I’m having is, how do you motivate those who need motivating, ask for motivation, but consider you to be “over the top” when you attempt to help and that’s after you scale down? In all honesty, I think I have a keen eye on recognizing when to “turn it up” or “tone it down” and that’s for anything that I do related to this industry and my career. What ruins it is, not everyone has that eye. But I believe that egos, stubbornness and sheer laziness are so ingrained in our heads that we rather be told that you “have” to exercise or eat healthier as a result of poor planning, poor dieting and ultimately disease. So my purpose is not just about pushing you too hard to get results instantaneously, but it’s about wanting you to be the best and it’s often confused with true passion. Think about it, many trainers love the fitness industry and it’s rewarding to see someone’s body change in front of our eyes because we help facilitate that. Truthfully, we want that for everyone that we encounter. Granted, there are those people who are “over the top” and will have you moonwalking on a BOSU ball and say “it’ll strengthen your core.” I rather not be pooled with those nutcases.

So if you look for help, find help and help comes to your rescue, don’t complain when help is doing everything in their power to get you where you need to be. Now seek wisely, because not everyone is created the same (duh).

It’s unfortunate that this is a common problem and I have a solution that I learned in college. I will be the best example that you know and from my leadership within my life and healthy living (mental and physical) you will see how I benefit. I run hard, jump high, sprint with intent and eat like a champ daily. I don’t just think it, but I live it, believe in it, breathe it and help others bring it out in themselves. It’s my drive and my kids will inherit this drive because the times are changing and I make it a top priority. The crazy thing is, you know who I’m talking about. It could be your friend, husdand or I could be talking to you!! That’s right and the only way this routine can change is if you step forward to be a different person tomorrow. Put the egos aside and take it in, because today will be about planning properly and leaving the “old you” in the dust. It’s something that you should have done a long time ago. Matter of fact, don’t take this as me picking on you, I’m just picking you up so that we can both do this together. Embrace your trainers because we go all out to prove to you that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Yeah, we may never meet, but I hope this message finds you well as you start over and become the person you want to be. In all that you do, START STRONG, FINISH STRONGER because when the “3,2,1..GO” is heard, what’s the point in being the first one OUT the gate if you’re the last one to cross the finish line. Motivation starts from within..we as trainers are just the catalyst to bring it forth.

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