476 pounds. 57+% Body Fat. Real Age:30 Biological Age:45. Type 2 diabetes. 245 pounds at the age of 14. Not being able to walk a mile, having to be carried across the finish line at a 27:47 minute mile. Then passing out and having to be medi flighted to the hospital. Not being able to fit into your desk at college. Afraid of not being able to see your children grow up. Being so overweight that you can not have a child. If this is sad and depressing, then it's having it's desired affect.
THIS is the TRUE state of America now. We are getting bigger and bigger, more unhealthy as a people, every single day. Our CHILDREN are bigger, unhealthy, sedentary, and facing childhood obesity at rates that are incomprehensible. Bob said it best "These contestants are the biggest we've ever had. And it's because WE are getting bigger."
I am a personal trainer who takes a great interest in the welfare of all of my clients. I do this because it is my passion. I have been there. I was the girl sitting on the end of the bed crying because none of my clothes fit, and those that did, only made me feel self conscience and out of place. I was the girl who wanted to wear the cute clothes and have the cute guy say hi to me. I was that kid in class that felt awkward. I was the girl who tried to cover up in long t-shirts and shorts at the beach. I felt fat, worthless. I was lonely and sad. Is this what some of our children are facing? Do you feel like this? Are you sick & tired of being sick and tired?
We are always looking for the quick fix: "Lose 30 pounds in 2 weeks while you sleep!" "Take this pill and lose up to 100 pounds!" "Breathe your way to a slimmer you!" "Eat all you want and lose weight!" We try all the gimmick diets: Grapefruit Diet, Run-and-hide-from-carbs Diet, Chicken Soup diet, EAT LIKE A BIRD DIET (uuhhggg!!) I am sorry to have to tell you, but none of these things actually work. And NONE of them are safe. And worst of all, if by some miracle of god you actually LOSE weight on these things, as soon as you start eating again, you'll gain all the weight PLUS some back. But then, you already know that don't you? You already know that the only way to lose weight & keep it off; to get fit and healthy; to be energized and improve your quality of life; is to adopt a healthy LIFESTYLE. That means incorporating exercise and healthy eating habits into your everyday life. You'll set a great example for your family and cut your risks for many diseases and conditions.
Get a Certified Trainer (shameless promotion!). Get in the gym. GET MOVING. Lift weights (yes...u too ladies. You won't look like Ronnie Williams! You'll be non jiggly! Except where you wanna jiggle!) Eat right. You know that a Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit, fried potatoes and coffee isn't the ideal breakfast. Don't say "Okay. I'll start tomorrow." Tomorrow turns into another tomorrow and another, and then all of sudden tomorrow turns into Monday because you don't to start in the middle of the week. (I never really understood that reasoning....). Make a commitment and do it NOW!
You need help getting starting? NO WORRIES. Call me. Text me. Facebook me. Go to my website. I can help you. PLUS...(drum roll please!!) BOOT CAMP is coming!!!! More details are on my site. So make a commitment NOW. Register on my site and sign up for Boot Camp. That will get you started right! $30 a week and you pick the three days/time slots that work for you! All information is listed on the site. AND you do not have to wait for boot camp. Call, text, Facebook me and we can get you going before that! We can do it NOW!
Remember the first paragraph of this blog? My goal is to help as many people as possible AVOID that or stop it. If you need help, or you need the motivation or you need to accomplish your health and fitness goals; if you can Decide & Commit, then I can help you succeed. The time is now. Don't wait.
Yours in Health and Wellness,
Karen Williams-deCastro~CPT
www.icufitpt.com
