I originally started this because I had got to the point where I knew that I didn't want to work for anyone else, and that I knew what I wanted to do. I started going to see a personal trainer a little over 2 years ago, and while he was ok and taught me how to breathe right, the proper techniques, the right pace, etc...the thing he didn't take into account was that I wasn't him.
He treated me like I didn't work 45+ hours a week, and like I was already an athlete. I mean I was strong, and could push myself through hour long intense strength training sessions; but not without almost passing out and vomiting in the bathroom.
Being trained by a 23-24 old who started working out to gain weight because he was a scrawny skater kid, who only works 20 hours a week, didn't really work for me. If I wasn't a stubborn determined mule, I would have walked away. This frustration lead me to come up with my own ideas on how to train people. Since I thought I could do this job better, I got all the material to study to become certified as a trainer. There were a few roadblocks along the way though that have got in the way of me finishing.
The last year or so of my life, has been the most stressful section of my life, by a wide margin. I didn't run a marathon - or a single race - like I had wanted for myself. I didn't get down to my idea of a healthy weight, and never finished my certification studies to become a personal trainer.
What I have done since then though, is maintain a base where a 3 mile run is still pretty easy, not put on weight, and realistically lost about 15-20lbs in the last year, and haven't ever really reverted back to my old life style. Even though I haven't gone as far forward as I would have liked, I didn't go back, and still held on to the idea that I love running and that I want to be a personal trainer.
I will be updating this on a semi-regular basis as of now. I have been really trying to eat as many whole foods as possible, and no meat, cheese, bread, alcohol, coffee, sugar, and actually holding to it pretty well. There was that Celtics game the other night, but, how can I not have a beer at basketball game? I fully believe in having a little buzz on while I scream at the guys on the court.
I think this is all for today, I just wanted to get my feet wet, and force myself to post something today, instead of saying, "I should really write a post today". Let me know if you have any questions, or if there is anything cool you are doing in the health realm; I am always interested in what other people find works for them.
I read this quote this week and loved it,
"Success is not the result
of spontaneous combustion.
You must set yourself on fire."
Thanks for reading
And by the way, the title of this post reflects the date which I have set for myself that I have to have at least taken my final exam for the training certificate.
I will be updating this on a semi-regular basis as of now. I have been really trying to eat as many whole foods as possible, and no meat, cheese, bread, alcohol, coffee, sugar, and actually holding to it pretty well. There was that Celtics game the other night, but, how can I not have a beer at basketball game? I fully believe in having a little buzz on while I scream at the guys on the court.
I think this is all for today, I just wanted to get my feet wet, and force myself to post something today, instead of saying, "I should really write a post today". Let me know if you have any questions, or if there is anything cool you are doing in the health realm; I am always interested in what other people find works for them.
I read this quote this week and loved it,
"Success is not the result
of spontaneous combustion.
You must set yourself on fire."
Thanks for reading
And by the way, the title of this post reflects the date which I have set for myself that I have to have at least taken my final exam for the training certificate.
