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So ok...this is more of a vent...then an actual entry...but anywho....Yesterday I went to the gym to get my nice little 80 min workout in, and I was already 23 minutes into my elliptical workout when one of their trainers came over and started talking to me (a major pet peeve while I'm working out...I'm by no means stuck up, but the LAST thing that I want is some stranger talking to me while I'm sweating and huffing and puffing). So then he persuades me and my workout buddy to go over and talk to him where he's going to "educate us, and give us the knowledge necessary." Do you know he took an hour and a half to tell me stuff I already know. I'm fat. Thanks got that. I need to lose weight. Oh really? Got that too. I need to exercise regularly. You don't say? I can't eat everything. For real? I completely concede that I do not know everything, and that if I had tons of money I may hire a personal trainer...maybe...doubt it...but maybe, but I know for dang sure that on my salary, if I can't get my happy butt up to go to the gym and if I can't keep my mouth closed on my own then I simply don't deserve to lose anything. Anyways, after my so-called "education" he proceeded to try to get my to buy a personal training package for a ridiculous amount of money. In the end I weaseled my way out of there promising to come work out with him today. But point blank I don't want to. I shouldn't feel swindled at my own gym. The way they talked to me yesterday was as if I was this hopeless fat ball that couldn't lose weight without them. So yeah I'm not training with him today...I'm going to take that doubt...and show them that this fat ball can and will lose weight...and not have to pay money for it! Just had to vent...please leave any comments :) And thanks for your support!
Diet Calendar Entries for 06 January 2008:
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1502 kcal
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Fat: 56.34g | Prot: 102.53g | Carb: 147.70g.
Breakfast: oatmeal. Lunch: salad. Dinner: Grilled Chicken, tortellini, broccoli. Snacks/Other: crackers. more...
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3525 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Resting - 16 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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right on!!!!!! Tell them to kiss your tushie!! They had some nerve... I have faith in you!! Just the fact that you're going to the gym is awesome!! Congrats! <3
08 Jan 08 by member: ATrueStarGoddess
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I can understand your frustration, it sounds to me like he has a hard time getting clients and that would be because of his attitude. I'm studying to be a person fitness trainer and I think what he did was unprofessional. if he bothers you again ask to see his certification number so that you can report him to the governing body that he belongs to. if he won't give it to you that means he isn't a college trained presonal trainer and hasn't had to pass the ethics exam.
16 Jan 08 by member: kat,S
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Well, I can't even do 10min on an eliptical. Way to go for being able to do 23. This happened to me. I was on the treadmill and he told me that the treadmill wasn't what I needed. I quit the treadmill I was working on. I went to the trainer's free class that afternoon. I lasted 10min. At that point my body was numb. I would have worked longer than that by myself. I'm sticking to my cardio on the treadmill from now on. It works for me. And ignoring the trainers.
16 Jan 08 by member: Chelle6791
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I give them all the same old lines when they come up to me while working out..."Sorry, I'm on a time crunch and can't talk right now. But if you got a brochure I'll be happy to take a look at your services when I get some free time." And, "Sorry I'm really on a tight budget and can't fit a personal training services in at this point. But thanks anyway." Been working good for me so far
16 Jan 08 by member: VernK
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anger is good for the soul! Why can't those trainers see that when someone is making the effort to go to the gym, sometimes people need to start slow and stick with what the know! Making the step to MOVE is what is important...later, after its a habit you can get more adventursome if you want.
16 Jan 08 by member: Chief Fan
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