I got my ass beat for jumping in a pool. I grew up in fitness. My parents were avid exercisers, my mom getting her sweat on in the living room to her favorite shows with Jack La Lanne and the Body Buddies, (all decked out in their shiny tights), and I can still see her in the backyard jumping rope on the patio, doing old school weight lifting and ab work on our patio table benches … [Read more...]
Bootcamps vs small group training and elementary school teachers – what p1sses me off
Bootcamps vs small group training and elementary school teachers - what p1sses me off Straight to it we go: BOOTCAMP As many people that the facility can fit or outdoor location can handle Barking orders FUN! Camaraderie Not well-supervised Potential for injury---HUGE SMALL GROUP TRAINING A select amount of people-no more than 10-15 at one … [Read more...]
Of COURSE it’s possible to lose weight eating everything you want
Of COURSE it’s possible to lose weight eating everything you want. Yep, really. (Don’t miss the end for the magic). . Yes, I decided to write you an article to go with the flow of eating like sh1t, and being able to lose the weight at the same time. I mean, why fight the flow of what you want to do, right? . Cause it is possible. . “Annette, you mean pizza, corn … [Read more...]
10 Tips For Becoming a Morning Gym-Goer
10 Tips For Becoming a Morning Gym-Goer: This article is compliments of Pinterest, that a client forwarded to me. I do not know who wrote it, and I wanted to make sure the credit goes, as far as I can track it, to Pinterest. 10 Tips For Becoming a Morning Gym-Goer: Schedule it. You probably wouldn’t miss an appointment with your doctor, your … [Read more...]
How do I find the balance between pushing myself and over training?
How do I find the balance between pushing myself and over training? Some of you know what I’m talking about: you push and push, taking all the cardio classes on the schedule or running on your own, and 2 miles just won’t do; 4-6 grow to be the standard to make us feel accomplished. Abs classes, strengthening and toning classes, martial arts classes. In-home P90X, Insanity, you might join … [Read more...]
You’re still fat. Me too and I’m a trainer. A reason and a possible solution-if you’re brave enough for change and the most important thing to know
You’re still fat. Me too and I'm a trainer. A reason and a possible solution-if you’re brave enough for change and the most important thing to know This is a long one guys, but you’ll find out why I am (currently and not for long) a fat trainer. (Boys, stay engaged, it’ll make sense and it applies to you, and don’t worry, nobody knows you’re reading this except you) You’re fat, feeling … [Read more...]
I told you my crazy trainer personality was just my disguise and MAN at first, I FELT STUPID!
I told you my crazy trainer personality was just my disguise and MAN at first, I FELT STUPID! Ever wonder why we begin and quit with things that can better ourselves like getting out of debt, exercising, repairing a relationship, eating whole foods, lengthening our muscles through stretching, planning for 7-9 hours of sleep per night, taking time away from exercise to heal 100%, getting to … [Read more...]
Oh dear, I struck a nerve the other day and PO’d somebody. Let me share the dirt
Oh dear, I struck a nerve the other day and PO'd somebody. Let me share the dirt. A couple days ago I sent out a blog about my peeve on how to go about finding a personal trainer. Well it struck a nerve and pissed off somebody, here's what they had to say: "There needs to be SOME trainers that have to learn about working with the older generation of clients that come from an athletic … [Read more...]
1226 words, why I don’t have kids, going to take some time off-sort of, $10,000 and self-judgment
1226 words, why I don't have kids, going to take some time off-sort of, $10,000 and self-judgment It amazing at how often I get asked “How many children do you have, Annette you must be an amazing mother,” or its assumed that I do have children. My first response usually is, “Well since I got divorced my children went from one to none.” :) But when my true answer is “Kids? Oh noooooooo,” the … [Read more...]
What I REALLY think about counting calories
What I REALLY think about counting calories (there is some fun at the end of this, keep reading) Apparently I am not alone with what I think about counting calories; check out these “reasons” for why people don’t count them: It takes too much time Make the time for what you want, not the excuse It’s stupid It doesn’t work for me Oh HELL NO! The watches are too … [Read more...]
