Posts Tagged "personal training"
Saghi: Without a Trainer for Two Weeks
Yikes, Jess is leaving for 2 weeks! When I first found out she was leaving so close to my wedding day I felt a bit nervous. I didn’t know how I was going to maintain all that she does with me on my own. However, I realized that I have to learn to push myself through my workouts and really keep myself accountable for everything I do. Although she will be checking emails from Europe, I have created a workout schedule for the next 2 weeks that I hope to stick to as wellas a meal plan that I will be following to a Tee. I hope to not contact her unless really needed. The plan is for the next two weeks to go 100% dairy free and wheat free, Jess says this will leave me...
Read MoreSaghi: Preparing for the Last Dress Fitting
Less than 2 months until our wedding! I had gone for a dress fitting 2 months ago when the lady told me that the next time I went in would be the last time before she takes it in. She said I could not lose any more weight after that fitting, since she can only take the dress in once. This fitting was scheduled for next week, however I knew I’d end up losing more so I changed it for the end of May. The challenge after that fitting will be to maintain my weight and not lose more than 5 lbs. The last thing I want is my dress feeling loose on me. So Jess has helped me to come up with a workout and diet plan to help maintain my weight. I’m confident that it will...
Read MoreSaghi: Hungry For Change
What a week! I wasn’t feeling well for a few days, so I missed my cardio and strength training sessions last week. So what do I do while resting on the couch? Watch a documentary on healthy eating of course. If I can’t work out I might as well learn more about nutrition. I had heard about this documentary called Hungry for Change. I decided to watch it. All I can say about it is that it was a MAJOR eye opener! Most of you know I have a weak spot for baked goods and other sweets… let’s just say I think twice now when I walk by a Tim Hortons or Starbucks when I get my cravings. I strongly recommend this documentary to anyone who wants to learn more...
Read MoreSaghi: Movie Snacks – Things Done Changed
This past week I’ve been staying on top of my food making sure I have a good balance of protein and veggies. A challenge for me has been snacks throughout the day. Jess has helped me by giving me a list of snacks I could have. The key to a snack is to make sure it includes a protein. For example if I have a fruit, I must pair it with almonds – or if I have a rice cake I spread it with all natural almond butter, or have it with a hard boiled egg. These snacks help prevent me from munching on baked goods or other processed and high in sodium snacks, because they include protein, carbs and fats and keep me satisfied. The other day my fiancé and I were watching...
Read MoreExcuses, Excuses
As you can imagine, I’ve heard more excuses in this line of work than I’ve heard regular chatty sentences. When you recruit someone to help you get to your goals (who will surpass you in their intentions for your work), you feel inclined to fight them. You feel inclined to wrestle for your own comfort, to defend your indulgences, and sometimes even walk out (yeah, I’ve had a client walk out once or twice!). So, I’ve decided to write a sweet and short post featuring some of the ones I’ve heard lately, and I will share my responses to them. My answers always share the same purpose – to keep us focused on what you are REALLY doing here,...
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