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myLot reputation of 84/100. reneous (296)3 years ago

I've struggled with my weight my entire life but have always done everything myself when it came to losing weight... Everyone knows that's a huge burden to bear alone. I was thinking about getting a personal trainer to help push me along and teach me proper weight management, but I want to know for sure that it would be worth my money. I also have no idea how much one might cost... anyone have any advice?


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1. myLot reputation of 69/100. blueman (7005)   3 years ago

i think they are better then having none.


myLot reputation of 84/100. reneous (296)  3 years ago

Why? Because they "force" you to do stuff?

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2. myLot reputation of 77/100. Lindalinda (2880)   3 years ago

It certaily could not hurt to have a personal trainer, especially if you are a person who needs to be motivated to stay in a program. I know I would really benefit by a personal trainer. As far as cost is concerned check around before signing any contract. Check also with the YMCA they usually offer good programs and can tell you a lot and recommend someone to you.


myLot reputation of 84/100. reneous (296)  3 years ago

Good idea... thanks!

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3929)   3 years ago

I have 2 - one for each foot.
If you pay a fortune for someone to make you unhappy then you won't afford to eat healthily if at all.
Try just doing a little more each day and try lots of new activities to see what you enjoy, then stick to them.
Someone bullying you isn't the answer.
Have you visited your GP to get blood tests etc, there may be a reason for your problems, or a reason to not suddenly start loads of exercies.
Is that a picture of you? I can't imagine you need to loose wieght if it is.


myLot reputation of 84/100. reneous (296)  3 years ago

It is me... I've lost 56 pounds already, but I still need to lose a little more. Trust me, I'm not anorexic - I like food waaaay too much! I just want to be healthy and have a good BMI number.

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4. myLot reputation of 80/100. viswa1234 (3107)   3 years ago

ya i think special care will be there so he/she can rectify the fault very easy

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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. maddog108 (2939)   3 years ago

i dont think so i push myself

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6. myLot reputation of 76/100. myzone (308)   3 years ago

to lose weight,the best way is to pay attention to your diet.
if you have meal on time and eat 70% full.it's ok.

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7. myLot reputation of 99/100. ElusiveButterfly (9389)   3 years ago

It is great to see how people like Oprah can lose weight. But, if she didn't have a personal trainer would she have been able to do it on her own. I believe the answer is no. She attempted weight loss in the past and although she lost a great deal of weight on several occasions, she was unable to keep it off.

Mindset is important. If you can maintain a good frame of mind you can succeed in anything, including weight loss. I have been struggling with my weight issues for a long time. But, now I know what I have to do. If only I could get the voices to listen to reason and shut up and let me do what I have to do. LOL.


myLot reputation of 87/100. Lackingstyle (7766)  3 years ago

I think once you hit that frame of mind you're golden; good to go.

Though it's achieving it that's hard, and if it's not there it can make weightloss that much harder.

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8. myLot reputation of 87/100. Lackingstyle (7766)   3 years ago

Having a personal trainer adds abit more pressure (the good kind I believe) like going to a group might, though far more beneficial as to the fact the trainer won’t let you skip without a good reason, they’ll find ways to motivate you and teach the best methods for -you- rather than what ‘generally’ helps.

I think at that stage where you know you need to but you’re mind is really not on it they’d be fantastic and also a lot better than joining a gym.

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9. myLot reputation of 82/100. shinobi (338)   3 years ago

I guess you don't need a personal trainor to loose wait, will power is enough to push you to loose weight. On personal trainors, they're helpful in a way that they encourage you and help you do proper training, and they also help you you boost your morale. But to loose weight, think of it as your gift to your self. And the results will be excellent.


myLot reputation of 64/100. paulinabhadra1577 (1407)  3 years ago

a personal trainer can be helpfull onlt if u r not aware of the correct techniques of designing your exercise regiment.thts thats their main job.apart from that they keep pushing you to reach your best atheletic condition.so for some they are really helpful.but as you know,you have to do the work.the PT can only show you the way but you will have to walk the path my dear.untill then keep working out and god bless u

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10. myLot reputation of 88/100. acosjo (1117)   3 years ago

I was in the fitness industry for about 7 years.

1) Yes, it is good to have a personal trainer. Especially if you're not very sure about exercise and what you should be doing.

2) However, if you get a bad or should I say, a trainer that does not know what he is doing, then not having one is just as good.

Go to a fitness club and ask about their trainers. Find out more about them, education, experience, how many clients they have. Ultimately you're not going to know until you have one.

Once you pick one, make sure you ask your trainer questions about what you are doing, don't just take their word for it. Ask them, why have you chosen this exercise, I want my program to be set up in a way so I can see results does this accomplish that, why am I doing these exercises in this order, etc? Don't settle for hmmm's and haaa's.

The key is you want to see results, and if you're not. Time to get another one.

When I taught people to do exersices etc, I always gave a reson as to why it was that way, some don't.

Oh well. I know I have lots to learn though.

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