I really want to read everyone’s blog right now but also want to post about my upcoming appointment on Friday. There is no word yet on Superman as of today (Tuesday). So I’ve decided to go ahead and schedule a session with another trainer for this coming Friday. I knew who I had in mind so it was just a matter of approaching and asking for a session.
<—- This is Coach Chuck (I’m not giving him a super hero name since I have no idea what’s happening with Superman). He’s pretty much the bee’s knee’s when it comes to trainers. I’ve watched him now for several months and if things weren’t so awesome with Superman, he’d be my next pick. I approached him today and reiterated that while I’m not jumping ship, it has been almost a month since my last training session and I’d like to at least do something while waiting to hear the outcome of Superman‘s situation. He agreed and so we set something up for Friday. Coach Chuck is a great guy and I’m really happy that he’s willing to do these interim sessions until further notice. He even agreed to not charge me since I bought the sessions thinking I was going to be with Superman.
Hello Mr Awesome Trainer!
Here’s the snippet on Coach Chuck:
Work Experience-
• 20 years- Physical Education Teacher, and Coach
• 25 years- Kenpo Karate
• 12 years- High School Club Volleyball Coach
• 5 years- Athletic Club Manager and Personal Trainer
• 4 years- High School/College Volleyball Referee
Specialization-
• Nutrition & Menu planning
• Cardiovascular Conditioning
• Increasing Flexibility
• Weight Loss Management
• Strength & Conditioning
• Personal Motivation
• Balance, Agility, Coordination
Education/Achievements-
• NASM- Certified Personal Trainer
• 5th Degree Black Belt-Kenpo Karate
• 4 time High School-Volleyball, COACH OF THE YEAR!
• CPR/AED Certified
and his Philosophy:
I believe a trainer’s job is more than to just instruct their clients on proper body alignment, nutrition, and the correct use of equipment. A trainer should be a life coach; someone who cares about the whole person, not just their physical body. As a Trainer, I try to understand my client’s lifestyle; their likes, dislikes, their background, and their goals. I then model their training with those elements in mind. My goal is to first understand, then teach, inspire, and motivate. My background as a coach has taught me that lasting change does not come when you tell a person what to do, but only when you teach them how to do it. My goal, during the time I spend with my clients, is to design a program that they can enjoy and teach them how to take positive steps towards lasting changes; to teach them life skills that will last a life time…
Yhea, pretty much rockstar right there.
So Friday it is, unless Superman says something different.
Good luck with the new, temporary (?), trainer. It’s good to keep things going because I can imagine it’s hard to wait around for news. He sounds awesome!
Thanks Angela. At this point I’m just plain old worried about Superman as a friend not just as a trainer. I hope to hear something soon.
I hope Superman is okay, but I also hope that you have a rockin’ training session on Friday!
Ditto on both.
I agree with Rinn, I really hope Superman is ok and I wish you all the luck with your new trainer. He seems like he will make it a real easy transition if you need him full time.
Thanks Vinny.
I do hope Superman is okay, and I also think it’s great that you’re being proactive about working out with someone else in the meantime. I can’t wait to hear how it goes on Friday!
I can’t wait either lol.
Tara, I hope Superman is Ok. Kudos to you thought for being so serious about your new lifestyle that you found a temp! awesome work!
Very cool! A whole new trainer experience for you tomorrow. I can’t wait to hear how it goes. I really like trainer Chuck’s philosophy. I managed to survive my 8 days on the road and not fall apart. I’m glad to read things are going well with you too! Congrats on your new time with the 5K it sounded like an incredible run for you and your husband!
He sounds great! I hope Superman is okay.
Hi Tara,
I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. I stumbled across it a week or so ago and have started at the beginning, reading all of your wonderful posts, and am almost completely up to date. (I’m kind of sad that I’m almost through, though!) 🙂
I’ve read a lot of weight loss blogs over the last few years and I have to say – yours is by far my favorite one. You have inspired me, touched my heart, and made me laugh. You’ve made losing weight in a healthy way seem possible AND plausible (something I’ve been struggling to believe for over ten years). So, THANK YOU for being willing to share your story with others (I admire your courage!), for being committed to your own journey (you’re a wonderful example!), and for your honesty and openness about it all (how refreshing!).
I wish you the very best in your journey – both toward better health, and in life. You truly are an inspiration.
All my best —
P.
p.s. Give your cute dogs a pet for me!! 🙂
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Sounds like a pretty awesome trainer to me – and that’s really cool that he isn’t going to charge you since you already paid for Superman. I’d love to do some sessions with a trainer, if nothing else just to pick up some nuggets of wisdom on nutrition/weight loss/exercise, but I just don’t have the money for that sort of thing right now.
Sounds like he’ll be a great trainer for you! Keep us updated on how it works out. 🙂