Welcome to TrainerConfidential.com! Are you looking to begin an exercise routine, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re just looking for some extra motivation and guidance on your quest for a healthier lifestyle? Whatever your reasons for visiting, I hope you find the insight, inspiration and encouragement you need to make your transition to a healthier lifestyle as easy -and as successful- as possible. To assist you in your pursuit, I’ve created this Getting Started page with all the information you need to see results today!
This compilation of posts encompasses all the central themes of healthy living: goal-setting, exercise, nutrition, changing habits, tracking your results, and overcoming obstacles. These themes are also the focus of my discussions with new clients in our first meeting together. So consider this page our first training appointment! I also delve into some of the frequent questions I get from clients and the challenges we all face as we struggle to break bad habits and establish healthy ones.
The first step towards reaching your goals is establishing a doable plan. Today your job is to sit back, put your feet up and read on for all the information you need to get started and see results!! (Don’t worry, I’ll make you sweat for it eventually…)
Enjoy!
What to Eat: Carbohydrates
[Let's say you give into temptation and eat a slice of chocolate cake (like that's hard to imagine...). What happens once you've swallowed that delicious bite? The digestive system...]What to Eat: Protein
[Q: Why is protein so important? (This is especially relevant for those of you who manage to fit some regular exercise into your schedules - congrats, by the way!) A: Every cell...]What to Eat: Fats
[Q: There always seem to be contradicting reports about fat… Which are “good” and which are “bad”? A: Fat is present in almost every food we eat...]How to Read a Food Label
[Losing weight is as much about what you eat as it is about exercising. The most significant step you can take towards a healthy lifestyle change is to educate yourself about the foods you eat and what you feed your family...]4 Ways a Food Journal Can Shed Pounds
[The benefits of taking the time to really pay attention to your food choices far outweigh the time involved. Read on for four big ways a food journal can help you shed pounds, as well as information on what to record. I’ve also included tips on how to get set up immediately...]The Secret to Seeing Weight Loss Results
[It’s easy to get discouraged when you first start an exercise program (and sometimes even when you’ve been at it awhile…). The secret to seeing these results is knowing where to look for them – because you won’t find them on that dreaded scale...]10 Ways to Make Weight Loss Work For You
[Personally, I think advising someone to “eat healthy” is just as useless as telling them to lose weight - we know what we need to do, we just don’t know how to do it in a way that works within our lifestyle and necessary routines...]4 Reasons Why You Should Be Strength Training
[Q: I run at least 5 days a week, eat healthy, and get lots of sleep... but I'm not seeing a change on the scale. I'm so frustrated! What should I be doing differently? A: You're...]How to Find Time For Exercise When You’re Too Busy
[Q: Due to my crazy work schedule I only have time to do strength training for about one hour once a week.... is that even worth it? A: Taking the time...]What Stretching Can Do For You
[Flexibility is typically thrown into a routine as an afterthought, or worse, forgotten entirely. A few quick toe touches and you’re done – off to the shower. What few people realize is just how much stretching can do...]
P.S. Have a question you don’t see answered on the site? Send it to me and I’ll post it! -Nicole
