The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[BrownIdGirl]

My Christmas present and Way to Go present for myself now that I am down almost 45 pounds is to get a personal trainer. I have a consult with them on Monday. I have never excercised much - did Curves for about a year and also used to walk. I was wondering if anyone had advice on working with a trainer, how often to go as a newbie, anything special to consider with excercising on Medifast, or any other words of advice.

Thanks in advance!

[bikipatra]

I've had two personal trainers before and the first advice is the same advice I give people who are looking for a therapist or psychiatrist. You get to interview them and you don't have to keep the first one you try. What will probably happen is that he/she will ask about your goals, previous exercise experience, diet and how often you want to train. Then they usually take you through a sample run-through of a workout to see if there's a fit. Then you get to ask questions. How long have you been doing this? Do you take supplements...which ones? Have you worked with a lot of overweight individuals? Do you train mostly males or females? How would you describe your coahing style? Will you kick my butt if I'm slacking off??? Things like that. Good luck!

[DogMa]

Be prepared. The trainer will in all likelihood NOT approve of Medifast because of the low calorie count. He or she will also have to structure your workouts to take that into account; you won't be able to do - and shouldn't do - nearly as much as they would normally suggest.

[alpha femme]

to be honest, a good trainer will probably not work with anyone taking in less than 1200 calories a day. there is too much potential to do damage. you'll find someone who will give you a strategy for alternating longer series of light reps and cardio. in all fairness, they will advise you to choose your workout wisely-- weights over cardio.

[bikipatra]

to be honest, a good trainer will probably not work with anyone taking in less than 1200 calories a day.

Unless you are in Hollywood or NYC. They charge even more for it.

[Jan]

Hmmm,
Just remember your body can only handle about 45 minutes of exercise.. and you should not be pushing yourself to the max. Your caloric intake is toooo low for much more. We don't want you to burn muscle or dehydrate. Gentle exercise is great.. remember you are trying to get healthier not "do yourself in" You'll stall your weight loss with tooo much exercise too.
jan