Trainer Annette's Weight Loss Diary- the "Why"

Well ummmm, many reasons actually, but the number 1 reason, and my absolute FAVE response…..”Because I can.”

· Initial goal: 10lbs-why?

o Honesty?? Marketing! Everybody has trouble with the “last 10lbs.” or “I just want to lose 10lbs.,” so what better a way to get everybody engaged –eh?

o I’m a “trainer,” which many question, “What’s the problem anyway Annette…..you’re a TRAINER!” And the next thing out of their mouths or that runs through their heads is, “Oh well, that’ll be no problem for her, she’s a TRAINER!!” Ummm-really?

o Because tons of people want to see “how I do it,” and have numerous questions like how to shop for food, how to prepare it, etc.

o Because I’m not “Barbie,” (thank you Perrone, it’s true, the blatant honesty makes me laugh!!) I am a 41 year old, 5’ 1/2” Mexican! I’m not sure how much I weigh, but we’ll find out, as soon as I jump on the scale with my video camera to show you I’m for real.

o Because there’s always room for improvement, and I’m willing to share a real experience to include all my cravings, (eeeek, you’ll LOVE reading that!), my temptations, perceived failures, “don’t wannas,” everything.

· Realistic goal for me….5lbs to 7lbs-why?

o Because I’m losing FAT- -not muscle. Another highly questioned process that I’ll detail out as well. Really, it’s so much simpler, both theory and execution, than most are willing to realize and accept. Uh-oh….”those” two words.

· Realize & Accept

o You just have to realize and accept how you’re built body-wise. Well, I realize I’m built like a brick house, I’m muscular, and all I have to do is walk in a gym weight room, take a deep breath……and my body changes. Okay, it’s not “quite” like that, but seriously, my body responds extremely well to weight lifting.

o What I have to consistently accept is that I do NOT like cardio—aaack! But this is my weakest link, it’s what’s going to make an impact by complimenting the weight lifting, so this will definitely be one of the things I will choose to ramp up. And many of you may be just the opposite-right? And that’s because you’re built differently, OR you’re built like me, and haven’t ever really felt like you’re reaching your potential, and the one day you happen to engage in what really does work for you, and then the light bulb goes on!

§ “Acceptance is not a failure; it’s an opportunity to play your edges with what you got.” Yes….I made that up.

Stay tuned, it’ll be fun!

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Annette!