I have been wanting to lose that weight I've put on this year.... (put on by stress and overworking), and I'd like some other input cause I wasn't really satisfied with what the trainer had to tell me.
I eat decently.. well... except for the candy, but when I'm losing weight I cut most of it out except once a week. I am eating lots of fruit and veggies, chicken and fish, I eat my large meals in the morning/lunch, very little after about 3 oclock, and I usually only eat bread at breakfast.
I know a bit about health/fitness. I've worked at a gym and have a health sciences background, but I also know I'm not an expert. I knew it would be tough to lose on my own, cause I dont' have a lot to lose, so I wanted a trainer. But when I went in for my first session and described my goals I was surprised by her advice. I know I'm not large, but I'm not unrealistic. I told her I'm just looking to get back to where I was in January because I can FEEL the difference, and I can see it when I wear my clothes. She basically told me that neither she, not exercise would be able to help me do what i wanted. If I did cardio I would just end up burning my muscle and I probably would not be happy with the results of weight training. (but i think toning is what I really need) She recommended I do just a little cardio, for my overall health but it won't help me fit in my clothes better. Really, the only way for me to get back to where I was is diet.
Frankly I thought her advice was poo, but like I said, not an expert. I know diet is important but I have had good results with exercise. Anyway given she's right, Every way that I know says that i am eating well. I dont' want to eat less... I'm not starving myself. so, what do I do?
I eat decently.. well... except for the candy, but when I'm losing weight I cut most of it out except once a week. I am eating lots of fruit and veggies, chicken and fish, I eat my large meals in the morning/lunch, very little after about 3 oclock, and I usually only eat bread at breakfast.
I know a bit about health/fitness. I've worked at a gym and have a health sciences background, but I also know I'm not an expert. I knew it would be tough to lose on my own, cause I dont' have a lot to lose, so I wanted a trainer. But when I went in for my first session and described my goals I was surprised by her advice. I know I'm not large, but I'm not unrealistic. I told her I'm just looking to get back to where I was in January because I can FEEL the difference, and I can see it when I wear my clothes. She basically told me that neither she, not exercise would be able to help me do what i wanted. If I did cardio I would just end up burning my muscle and I probably would not be happy with the results of weight training. (but i think toning is what I really need) She recommended I do just a little cardio, for my overall health but it won't help me fit in my clothes better. Really, the only way for me to get back to where I was is diet.
Frankly I thought her advice was poo, but like I said, not an expert. I know diet is important but I have had good results with exercise. Anyway given she's right, Every way that I know says that i am eating well. I dont' want to eat less... I'm not starving myself. so, what do I do?
