Guided Beginnings

Guided Beginnings

You know how there’s still a stigma attached to seeking help from a therapist or psychologist even when you’re so obviously struggling through a mental turmoil? Just because society labels anyone who seeks psychological help as ‘mad’ or ‘insane’ people avoid going to the shrink even when they most need it.

The same stigma is attached to obese people seeking help from a physical fitness expert or professional trainer. In both circumstances – this stigma is equally baseless. Seeking professional guidance and expertise before you begin to take your life into a new direction in terms of your health is one of the best things that you can do for yourself. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help or assistance from someone who is obviously more qualified than you and can clearly help you navigate what may seem like very murky waters.

Losing weight is a physically and mentally stressful endeavor, one that can really affect a person’s selfesteem and not in a good way – especially when you are slow to see results. A physical fitness expert may help you get into the right direction in terms of introducing physical movement in your life in a way that is beneficial for you and takes into consideration any and all health limitations you might have. With a guided beginning, you can develop a fitness routine and program based on your abilities, capabilities, and fitness goals in easily achievable ways.

The first and foremost thing to do, before you begin any fitness journey, whether it’s diet based, or physical activity based is to consult your primary healthcare provider.

Your physician needs to evaluate your current health status in order to diagnose the possibility of the existence of any underlying issues that may have the potential to safely participate in a workout routine. It could be anything from bone or joint issues, blood pressures problems, arthritis, fluctuating cholesterol or sugar levels – essentially anything that could cause you any harm during the course of your fitness journey.

Depending on that evaluation, a professional personal or fitness trainer will come up with a physical fitness routine that takes into consideration your health concerns, catering to them individually and specifically so that you lose your excess weight in the safest way possible – WITHOUT comprising on the quality of your health in any way.

What’s more, your personal fitness guide will also be a consistent source of motivation and inspiration for you- one that will give you the push, dedication and drive to continue moving even when you feel

like giving up.

I’ve known fitness trainers to adjust the fitness routines of their clients taking into consideration the current state of physical and mental stress. If you’ve had a particularly grueling day at work and are just hitting the gym because you don’t want to skip it but honestly have no energy to go through the workout, your fitness trainer will not only motivate you to keep going, s/he will also tailor it for you in a way that you are able to accomplish it – even in your worn down state.

Remember, by considering and taking help of the right, experienced people, you have nothing to lose and EVERYTHING to gain. When you consult and take advantage of the expertise of a professional