Hey – I Get It
Here’s my confession:
I made a commitment to optimal health a long time ago. My evolution from gym rat to fitness instructor didn’t surprise anyone who knew me well. I collected fitness certifications like a girl scout collects badges.
Wanna know how to gain 40 lbs in 6 weeks?
You see, right after I earned my first Personal Training certification, I decided to enter a bodybuilding contest. I went on an extreme diet where I reduced my calorie intake severely and broke my body down My knees and joints hurt. All. The. Time. While I looked fit, I felt sluggish. I had to drag myself out of bed each morning because I had no energy. I wanted to win - no matter what the cost was to my body.
I achieved my personal goal and placed 5th in the fitness competition.
I was so happy to be finished with that grueling regimen, that I immediately resumed my pre-competition eating and workout habits. Which wrecked my metabolism and I gained 40 pounds fast. Which is less-than-awesome for most people. And mortifying as a fitness professional.
Fortunately, I found Pilates and just fell in love with the results! It corrected the alignment of my knees and my pain vanished. It remedied the posture I’d ruined by overtraining… The bonus was that it helped me get lean again.
I also started to experiment with a variety of foods. And I earned my nutrition certification. I loved how it taught me how to prepare and eat delicious and nutritious foods.