Weight Loss Motivation

September 12, 2011 by  

When it comes to getting motivated and staying motivated with your weight loss goals, it can be rather frustrating unless you have guided support or, someone to help you that has the knowledge to cut through the hyperbole in regards to weight loss tactics.

The process of losing weight is not an overnight experience, nor is it as difficult as some would have you to believe. For instance I had a client that came to me asking me to help her lose 40 pounds in a month  for wedding she was attending. The problem here was she wanted to lose the 40 pounds in one month at all costs.

There is a right way to lose weight and a wrong way to lose weight!

After advising her that my plan took some work and effort and that 40 pounds in one month is not the type of weight loss programs I promote or practice, I recommend her to another trainer. If they want to make that promise than fine. I was not going to make that type of promise and possibly jeopardize her health.

Most clients and patients I see or who inquire about weight loss are older adults who have their health foremost in mine.  Exposing their bodies to some type of radical program would not be safe nor would it be professionally smart on my part.

I will take someone and get them started on  plan that involves making the right food choices and of course a resistance training program.  Losing weight is easy at the start with radical programs however, I promote losing weight and keeping it off. In other words making long term changes in food and exercise habits.

Once you see the progression in your body and see how you feel by using the right program than you become more motivated and willing to press harder and further to reach your ultimate goal.

I personally promote a program to help others lose weight the right way. For more information click here

Remember the hardest part is getting started. Once you get the ball rolling and the results coming forth you become unstoppable. Your health and overall quality of life depends on it.

Richard Haynes PTA/CPT

Punta Gorda, Florida.

http://www.totaljointfitness.com

 













  • Comments

    2 Responses to “Weight Loss Motivation”

    1. Scout on November 14th, 2011 7:07 am

      Keep these articles coming as they’ve oenped many new doors for me.

    2. admin on November 14th, 2011 8:24 am

      Thanks for the input. Weight loss and building muscle can be kept simple and effective at the same time.

      Richard Haynes PTA

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