Melisa
I have read, soul searched, meditated, prayed, asked for advice, paid for advice, researched the web, read magazines, hired trainers, started, failed, quit, re-started, took steps forward and many steps back. The best knowledge I’ve gained was from trial and error and questioning the status quo.
I am a work in progress, a full time professional, a wife, a mother of two, and a certified personal trainer.
I’ve tried: Body building – different splits/routines/sets/reps, etc, Crossfit, Half marathon training, Circuit training, Triathalons, Powerlifting, spinning/group classes, Workout dvds, online subscriptions, Yoga, Pilates, Countless hours doing cardio machines, Diet pills, Low carb / high protein, Carb rotation, Paleo, Atkins, Southbeach diet, Weight watchers, Weight loss shakes, Purchased bodybuilding meal plans, Ate under 1200 calories, cleansing, juicing, ED.
Do U
I am providing what I wished I could have found instead of spinning my wheels, searching for the answers, experimenting with myself, and paying coaches with trust and hope that they could help me reach my goals.
I am a certified personal trainer now offering online coaching. By no means do I have all the answers – what has worked for me may not work for everyone. I have not transformed from a caterpillar to a butterfly, and my story is far from over. I am still on my own personal journey and continue to make goals for myself. I do know that dieting/exercising can be life consuming and at times frustrating – you can also feel confused, hopeless, and intimidated.
Through coaching I learned that those that were most successful were those that addressed the mindset around their body image and belief system. I started integrating mindset work with my programs and noticed that those clients who implemented the work, succeeded and kept the weight off. I now realize this was the missing link and imperative for long term success. With all goals we must rewire our subconscious to change our reality.
As you can see, I have experimented with many different “forms” of training and nutrition and can tell you what will not work long term. I can help you find “your own way” instead of painfully experimenting on yourself like I did. By no means do I regret any of my experiences and believe that what I’ve learned from each of my journeys will help me better prepared to aid you.
What I believe:
Living a happy and balanced life.
Being able to achieve your ideal physique while still able to enjoy social events and foods you enjoy.
You should respect your body and feel confident in the skin that you're in.
That greatest success is achieved when you address your mindset along side your fitness and nutrition program.
I think you should challenge "the only and right" way and find your own way.
