Exactly one year ago today I met someone who completely changed my life ... my unbelievably amazing trainer and now friend, Adam. I really cannot even describe how much his presence in my life has resulted in a complete transformation, not just physically but mentally as well.
Before meeting Adam, exercise and fitness were put on the back burner. Although that is probably an understatement - they were not even on the stove! Fitness was something I thought about when I had a few seconds and it was a fleeting thought of "hmmm I should start going to the gym" or "I really wish I could look like that." It had absolutely never been a priority.
Oh how the times have changed ... now fitness and health are a HUGE part of my life. I go to the gym 6 days a week, often twice a day. I eat much, much, much, healthier. I do yoga once a week. I practically live in gym clothes when I am not at work. I actually enjoy outdoor activities like hiking now. Fitness has become a part of me. And I owe a lot of that to Adam.
When I met Adam a year ago, I was significantly overweight at 288lbs. (Yes, it is hard to admit exactly how much I weighed knowing how many people will read this, but at the same time, most of you know me or have seen me or pictures of me so you could have guessed I weighed that much. That is the thing about weight ... its not really a secret you can keep.) I weighed nearly 300 pounds which was completely unacceptable. I knew things had to change, and I was finally open to that change.
Adam started me off slow. A few sets of squats with long rests in between. Some lunges. A few presses. Nothing fancy, no machines. Every session was different and every session built on the one before. Each week I felt a little lighter and a little stronger.
He gave me basic nutritional advice which I have now expanded on with my health coach. He taught me how to listen to my body more - when I needed to rest, when I needed more water, when I needed more protein or more sugar. I slowly became more introspective and aware of my own needs that are so often forgotten or disregarded.
Now, a year from when Adam and I first met, I am a totally different person. I am 77lbs lighter and 6 dress sizes smaller. I am addicted to fitness and eat "health foods". I do weighted reverse lunges and TRX combinations. I prioritize my own needs in with the needs of others.
Adam shared with me his wealth of fitness knowledge. He continuously encouraged my progress. He was there to complain to when I was sore or unmotivated. There are not enough words in the English language and there is no perfectly beautiful way to string the words in order to express how utterly grateful I am that Adam became a part of my life a year ago today.
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I am excitedly looking forward to the next year, next five years, next ten years and beyond that I will have to develop and enhance this relationship with someone who has not only deeply impacted my day-to-day life but who has significantly transformed the person I am and the person I am becoming.
Adam, I know you don't actually read this blog, but in case you ever one day do, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Meeting someone and letting them transform your life takes gumption!
Before meeting Adam, exercise and fitness were put on the back burner. Although that is probably an understatement - they were not even on the stove! Fitness was something I thought about when I had a few seconds and it was a fleeting thought of "hmmm I should start going to the gym" or "I really wish I could look like that." It had absolutely never been a priority.
Oh how the times have changed ... now fitness and health are a HUGE part of my life. I go to the gym 6 days a week, often twice a day. I eat much, much, much, healthier. I do yoga once a week. I practically live in gym clothes when I am not at work. I actually enjoy outdoor activities like hiking now. Fitness has become a part of me. And I owe a lot of that to Adam.
When I met Adam a year ago, I was significantly overweight at 288lbs. (Yes, it is hard to admit exactly how much I weighed knowing how many people will read this, but at the same time, most of you know me or have seen me or pictures of me so you could have guessed I weighed that much. That is the thing about weight ... its not really a secret you can keep.) I weighed nearly 300 pounds which was completely unacceptable. I knew things had to change, and I was finally open to that change.
Adam started me off slow. A few sets of squats with long rests in between. Some lunges. A few presses. Nothing fancy, no machines. Every session was different and every session built on the one before. Each week I felt a little lighter and a little stronger.
He gave me basic nutritional advice which I have now expanded on with my health coach. He taught me how to listen to my body more - when I needed to rest, when I needed more water, when I needed more protein or more sugar. I slowly became more introspective and aware of my own needs that are so often forgotten or disregarded.
Now, a year from when Adam and I first met, I am a totally different person. I am 77lbs lighter and 6 dress sizes smaller. I am addicted to fitness and eat "health foods". I do weighted reverse lunges and TRX combinations. I prioritize my own needs in with the needs of others.
Adam shared with me his wealth of fitness knowledge. He continuously encouraged my progress. He was there to complain to when I was sore or unmotivated. There are not enough words in the English language and there is no perfectly beautiful way to string the words in order to express how utterly grateful I am that Adam became a part of my life a year ago today.
I am excitedly looking forward to the next year, next five years, next ten years and beyond that I will have to develop and enhance this relationship with someone who has not only deeply impacted my day-to-day life but who has significantly transformed the person I am and the person I am becoming.
Adam, I know you don't actually read this blog, but in case you ever one day do, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Meeting someone and letting them transform your life takes gumption!
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