Take the first step!
I am creating this blog because my life long passion was to be in the fitness industry. Life has happened to me and I had to get a real "career." I still feel as though I can help people with their fitness goals and I plan to start personal training once again.
Why you fail
The #1 goal everyone told me they had when I was a trainer was "lose weight." Seldom did anyone have a timeline for this weight loss, A number goal in mind, or any plan to lose weight. I will write more about goals and plans in the future. First off I hate the term "lose weight." I prefer losing fat because that is what everyone ultimately wants. What typically happens is that an untrained individual embarks into the fitness world to ultimately change their body. They pay money to join a gym and sometimes get a personal trainer. The only problem is that this individual is in way over their head to begin with. They get frustrated and ultimately quit thus wasting hard earned money for no result.
How should you start?
At first you need to set small goals. For 1 month make it a habit to exercise at least 3 times a week. No excuses. Just do it. If its running, run. If its walking, walk. Just do something. Creating this habit will make you put aside time for working out. Next goal for this month is to stop eating like crap. If you eat fast food, stop. If you drink soda, stop. So many clients would worry about the glycemic index of corn or some other vegetable, the fat content in Mayo, Or white breads vs. wheat bread. Now keep in mind I am talking about an untrained person who usually falls in the very overweight category. If you fall in this category I am sure you didn't wind up in this predicament over just eating a sandwich with white bread. So for this first month make it a habit to eat better foods for you. This means packing your lunch and making your dinner because all fast food is pretty much awful for weight loss. Most everyone knows what good food and bad food is so I wont go into it at this point.
Take the one month challenge
So for one month if you fall into the category of untrained and want to lose weight, try these two simple goals. You may not see Biggest Loser style weight loss but I can tell you that if you are able to form these 2 easy habits you will lose weight and keep it off. So give it a shot.
I hope you guys will enjoy my blog and find some stuff useful. I was a trainer for 3 years and I am still active in the fitness community. I am currently studying to get re-certified as a fitness trainer. I writing this because many people still ask me about training and hopefully this will provide some motivation and direction for you guys.
Good Luck!
Scott Koscielniak
Former ACE certified trainer / Former Golds Gym Trainer
Current USAPL powerlifter
Always consult a doctor before entering into a fitness program for in any fitness en devour there is inherent risk.
