The Truth About Commitment

          Commitment...not a commitment to another person, work, or your favorite TV show.  I am talking about a commitment to your health and fitness. I have been a personal trainer for 6 years now and apart of the gym world for over 10.  Throughout my career I've sadly seen many people get super stoked about their New Year resolution and hit the gym hard for a few weeks only to burn out because they aren't getting the  "American fast food" like results they thought they'd get.  They then  either quit all together or flee to yo-yo dieting, bad supplements that say will give them the results they want in only 12 days, or even worse go under the knife.

          Change takes time...if it were quick and easy we'd all have 6 pack abs.  If you want to change the way you look, feel, or increase your sport/athletic performance you must understand that change will vary depending on your current level of fitness and your level of commitment.

 If you want to change you must commit to your training.  You must commit to nutrition.  You must commit to yourself!  There is no way around it.

          Take my word for it. I have seen dramatic results in my body since I have finally committed to eating right and training smart. Yes ladies, you must lift weights if you want to see some definition. No ladies, you will not look like a dude. For example, I am currently training for a bikini competiton. One would think all I do is starve myself all day and do tons of cardio. There's no way I would lift weights because I would just bulk and not look like a bikini model at all. Wrong!  4-5 days per week I strength train...hard and heavy. I include kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, power ropes, and pull-ups. I do 1 maybe 2 cardio sessions at the most per week and one full day off for recovery.

           And starving myself?  No way. I eat 6 meals a day every 3 hours. I eat almost 1800 calories per day. I understand every body is different and will vary (that's why you should work with a qualified trainer and nutritionist). If you continue to float around shooting in the dark your results will never be met. Having control of my nutrition and training has given me freedom from the stress and unhappiness I felt when I couldn't get my body to where I wanted it.

          I have had made the commitment to my health and fitness.  I know many of my clients have also committed to their health and it is truly inspirational. I applaud all of you for making this commitment. You are true champions!

       
XOXO,

Abby