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winstead121

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So I recently decided that I needed to start getting back in shape and am having a hard time getting someone to understand my fitness goals. Right now I'm 6 1 and 185lbs and hovering at around 16-17% body fat (I'm 20 years old). I've had to change gyms because of a recent move and have gotten a new trainer to get me to where I would like to be (175lbs and 8-10%). The problem right now is that I feel like I'm not being taken seriously. After an hour workout with me waiting for more intensity, I leave only slightly worn out and worried about the progress I'll be making. Having never really been out of shape, I feel like I'm in a horrible position because I don't know how fast things should occur and what will actually end up working. I'm really amazed at some of the transformations I've seen on here and feel like my request for fitness is in many ways not half the journey that some people have taken, but I also am getting the feeling that my gym isn't set up for my goals. At this point I have two main questions:

1. Does anyone think that there is a good reason to just trust this new trainer and assume it will work out? (And if it doesn't what should I do?)

2. How reasonable is it for me to want to workout at an extra high intensity level so as to maintain a less than ideal diet a couple of nights a week (ie my social life).
 
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I also feel like I should add that I am somewhat of a running junkie. I've always used 5 or 6 miles on the track to relieve stress and I feel like I might be paying for this lifestyle now as I'm almost starting a fitness plan at a pre-plateau position.
 
1. Does anyone think that there is a good reason to just trust this new trainer and assume it will work out? (And if it doesn't what should I do?)
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There are some good trainers out there, and some that suck royally... You have to go with your instincts on the on you have... And make sure that your expectations are reasonable in what you're trying to achieve and that you and your trainer are on the same page regarding your goals.

Working with a trainer is a two way street -it's up to you to communicate what you're not getting out f the service - as you are paying them... and your trainer should be asking you if you're getting what you're paying for and what you're expecting

2. How reasonable is it for me to want to workout at an extra high intensity level so as to maintain a less than ideal diet a couple of nights a week (ie my social life).
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Sounds like you're going to be like a hamster on a wheel - spinning and spinning but n ot going anywhere - Workout three times a week to go out and play 3 times a week - one will negate the otheer and you won't gain much ground but you won't lose much either. You need to define your goals in yourself and decide what you want and whaty ou're willing to give up or change to get those goals
 
maleficent said:
Sounds like you're going to be like a hamster on a wheel - spinning and spinning but n ot going anywhere - Workout three times a week to go out and play 3 times a week - one will negate the otheer and you won't gain much ground but you won't lose much either. You need to define your goals in yourself and decide what you want and whaty ou're willing to give up or change to get those goals
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Ok so I'm more of the workout 7 days a week play twice a week. Since thats always worked in the passed is there a chance my young metabolism might just power me past this?
 
your "young metabolism" whatever that might be -won't be young forever..

you really want to find a healthy balance between eating, exercise, and play as well...
 
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