Twitter Q&A

This post is my twitter daily tips / topic of the day. Follow me on Twitter @ezhomefitness


Today is Q&A Friday! That means you get to ask me your #diet & #exercise questions for the next 20 minutes or so! Go! ;)

Q: What is your #1 motivation tip? A: You have to decide that YOU want it & want to change. If you want it you will be & stay motivated!

Q: How can I eat better at work? Everything around here is fast food. A: That's easy! Prepare your food at home & bring it with you to work!

Q: How long have you been training people? A: Informally for over 20 years! Formally for about the past 5 years.

Q: Can I train at home as well as I would at a gym? A: The gym has more equipment but you can train very well at home with little equipment.

Q: How can I lose my stomach fat? A: Belly fat is stubborn fat. It will take effort & patience. Do cardio to burn calories. Restrict carbs.

#Quote of the day: If you only have one smile in you, give it to the people you love. - Maya Angelou

Twitter topic of the day: Why are personal trainers so tough on their clients?

This post is my twitter daily tips / topic of the day. Follow me on Twitter @ezhomefitness

My #questionoftheday is do you know why personal trainers are so tough on their clients?

Good personal trainers aren't tough on their clients because we want to humiliate or treat anyone badly. Quite the opposite! It's all about #toughlove ! Unfortunately, a gentle push won't work with most people, that kind of push will not help them. You have to push yourself past your comfort zone. Working in your comfort zone only gives you more of the same. You have to give yourself #toughlove and push yourself out of your comfort zone with your diet & exercise. It's all for the greater good. Stop making excuses for yourself! Don't allow the complacent mindset to set in. Stop being content with no results! That's why you see personal trainers being tough with their clients. We have to get you motivated and it takes #realtalk to get real results. There's no use in sugarcoating what you are doing to your health & body with your paralyzing & stubborn attitude. It has to change! If you saw The Biggest Loser last night, you saw how a young obese person's inner health age was almost twice his age. Don't let that be you. If you cannot motivate yourself or push yourself then find someone who can help you. Someone who can push you & hold you accountable. Personal trainers know the diet & exercise tricks that continue results past plateaus but you have to be all in & be ready to listen & WORK! A friend or family member can help keep you accountable but you'll have better results with someone who knows what they are doing. As a trainer, I may be biased but I know the value in what we try to do. We're here to help you reach your goals. That is OUR goal. Whether with me or someone close to you, find yourself that person that will be your support system, your coach & cheerleader. #toptip. Stop coddling yourself, stop making excuses for yourself, stop kidding yourself- you KNOW what you NEED to do for your health & body. Do it! If you can be honest with yourself and show yourself #toughlove then you will make a breakthrough that can take you where you want to be. Don't fight it, stop the stubbornness - allow yourself to go where you need to go for your health's sake. Take that step now.

#Quote of the day: Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared. - Edward Vernon Rickenbacker