Ask A Trainer Anything!: Bringin It!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Bringin It!

I'm now a week and a half into the Insanity program! I still haven't missed a work out and am getting over DOMS (Delayed On set of Muscle Sorness). It's pretty tough, but if you set your mind to it, it's not that bad. It's definitely more cardio based, and is HIIT!!! I like how each video so far is only 40ish minutes - with P90X - one day would be 50, the next an hour and a half... I just didn't have the time for that - I'm all about going hard and getting it done and over with. So far, I have maintained all of my measurements except went up a little on weight - floating right around 155-158 - but that is expected when working out - gotta love muscle :) Nutrition has been interesting. I only did a week stabilization off of HCG and tried eating grains again - too soon! It was too hard on my stomach. This week, I cut the grains out and have been trying more beans, corn, brown rice, fruits, and veggies. Much better.

I'm shooting for about 1900 calories. Feels good to eat, but I'm finding some days I am coming in too short. Again, when doing a high intensity program, you HAVE to eat, and (good)carbs too! I have had many clients that are working out hard and refuse to bump their calories up in fear of gaining weight.... its a hard concept to wrap your brain around, but think of it this way - If your only eating 1400 calories, then burn another 400 in a workout, then factor in your daily caloric need for additional activity - any where from 200-800 (depending on activity level) 1400 - 400 - lets say DA-400 - your body is only getting 600 calories!!!! TOO LOW!!!!! EAT, fuel your body! It's all about calroies in vs calories out, but you have to have enough in there to function!

This weekend should be interesting - I've been pretty good all week, and I keep telling my self that all that sugar and crap will make me feel just like that - CRAP! I've worked too hard to just throw it away for a temporary satisfaction... I'm giving myself a free meal Saturday and then turning all of the candy over to my hubby to hide/control for the kiddos. I would throw it away, but I think I would have one unhappy family! lol Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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My HCG Story

I want to share my experience :)

I have always been athletic, but on the heavy side – all through out HS and college I was between 205-225. I did track and field in college as a thrower, and recieved my B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science. When I graduated in 2005 – I continued to work as a personal trainer in a high end gym in Draper, UT. I loved being in the gym and talking to and helping others, but for my self, I was burnt out. For 5 years and 2 children, I didn’t do much of anything.

When we moved to our new town, people would ask me what I do for work. When I’d tell them I was a personal trainer, I’d get the up down like, “serious?” Then one day it dawned on me – I WAS A HYPOCRIT! How could I tell people what to eat, when I ate what ever. How could I take people through workouts, when I couldnt even do them? Tragedy!

So, November 1st of last year, I went on a sugar detox and lost 10lbs and felt tons better. But I still needed to start working out. A week before the New Year, I recruited some family, friends, and clients to join me in a Body for Life challenge. 12 weeks later, I rekindled my love for working out, and had lost another 20lbs fat, while adding on 5lbs muscle.

About this point, Jerry, a friend I work on the ambulance with, approached me, asking me what I thought about HCG. With my background, like everyone else - closed minded, I passed on it, thinking how crazy it was. I had decided to do a second round of BFL, but after a 6 week plataue, I was frustrated. I tried changing some things up, and no results. I had never worked harder for something, and I was stuck! It was at this point I started contemplating HCG. I alsot started getting family and friends asking about it, and wanting to know more. It was then that I decided to look into it.

I read through all the materials, did some research online, and talked to my family doctor. Just like everyone else, something sparked when reading the material… like it was talking to me! I decided to give it a go – round 1, I lost 27 lbs, in 32 days! I got all the way down to 165! I had never been that low in my life!!! Even though I maintained the 165, after the summer and a couple of vacations, I decided to give it another shot – 153! Another new low! In all of my back ground/training, I have never seen anything work so efficiently and fast.

I was a thrower because I hated running, but now it feels great! I love how I feel when I work out, and how intune I am with what foods make me feel good or bad. I have since had many clients/friends/family on it, and love sharing in their success. While it has been dubed another ‘yoyo diet’ – it works! If you chose to go back to your old habits, of course you will gain it back, but if you follow the protocol, change your lifestyle, and start exercising, you can enjoy your results for a long time to come! It is now Febuary 2011, and I am still at 153-155 lbs!!! :D I am now a Beachbody coach, and utilize their programs and product to keep me fit. I am in the best shape of my life, and have absolutely no intention of ever going back to that miserable feeling! Happy Losing everyone!

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Rachael Ray

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Bringin It!

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