The truth about weight loss (Part 1): Mindset

As a certified personal trainer in Cleveland, I have worked with many clients whose goal it was to lose weight.  I have worked with some clients whose goal it was to lose five or ten pounds, and others whose goal it was to lose fifty, seventy five, or even one hundred pounds.  Regardless of the number that a person comes to me with in terms of their desired weight loss, it is imperative that their mindset be in the right place before we even think about beginning a workout program.  Remember the old saying; "the only place that success comes before work is in the dictionary". 

It's time for a blunt realty check.  If a person is excessively overweight, this is more than just a condition. This is a mindset, a lifestyle, a way of living that the person has engaged in for what is likely years or even decades.  Changing this mindset or lifestyle will likely not be easy.  It is going to take a complete change in the person's thinking and belief system about him or herself for the change to take place.  The individual must not only come to believe that proper diet and exercise is imperative in their life, they must also learn to prioritize exercise in their schedule.  Prioritizing exercise goes back to the person's belief system about him or herself.  Does the individual truly believe that proper diet and exercise is crucial for a happy healthy life?  Does that person enjoy working out?  Does that person understand the long term consequences of not working out and eating properly.  If the answers to these questions are no, then the probability of long term success goes down to nearly zero.

I have been greatly blessed to be a personal trainer in Cleveland to some really incredible people.  Between their ability to realize the importance of exercise, and my commitment to give them everything I have as a trainer, I have witnessed amazing results.  I have seen clients who have suffered strokes regain a great deal of use from arms and legs that once barely functioned.  I have worked with clients who have gone off of medications that gave them troubling side effects.  I have helped individuals go through grueling workouts to prepare for the rigors of basic training and I have helped people add both life to their years and years to their life.  The most important thing for these people is that they made a decision in their mind.  I always say, "once the decision is made, the rest will follow". 

This is only one part in a series that I will be writing on this topic.  Keep checking back for new updates to this site.  If you would like to find out more about the services I offer as a personal trainer in Cleveland, you may visit my website at http://www.paulowens.org.  You may also contact me at paulspersonaltraining@gmail.com.      

Comments

[How to Lose Weight Fast and Easy]

Great read. People have to realize that they need to make a commitment and a lifestyle change. Without that, they can never hope to have any long term results.

Cindia Chambers

[Advanced Acai]

Wonderful article Paul... I learned a lot from reading this post and I generally enjoyed all of your posts... Thanks!

[Paul]

Thanks and make sure to stop back in. I'll continue to write based on what I have learned as a personal trainer in Cleveland.

[Paul]

Thanks Cindia. The hardest exercise for most people is for them to create a committed mindset to succeed in their workouts. Without that, reaching long term goals and sustaining them is rarely achieved.