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I also used to be a trainer. Adding to what Lewdog said…
Do:
- ask if it’s ok to exchange numbers w your trainer so it’s easier to work out any schedule changes.
- Clearly communicate your goals to your trainer, up front, even if you feel embarrassed by how “little” they are. It’ll help them formulate a plan to help you reach them.
- Let them know of schedule changes as far in advance as possible.
- Let them know what kind of reinforcement motivates you.
- Show up on time for sessions. Best to show up 10-15 minutes early so you can put your stuff in a locker and get a warm up in to maximize the time you are paying for.
- Take pics, for you, of your self at set intervals. You might not feel the changes or see them in the mirror when you’re looking at your self each day but you will certainly see them over time and it will keep you motivated.
Do not:
- Text your trainer at random ass times without a valid reason. They have lives and other clients.
- Lie to your trainer about what you ate and drank if you are not seeing results.
- Drink a bunch before an early morning session then come in hungover or still drunk. Even if you can’t smell it, you stink and the trainer has to work closely w you. It’s gross.
- Let a cheat meal turn into a cheat day, then a cheat week, then lose everything you gained because you you gave up.
I cannot stress this enough: Diet and lifestyle change is the hardest part of any weight loss regimen. You can bust your ass in the gym and then do nothing else but be sedentary, drink a bunch or soda/alcohol and eat like shit then you’ll see minimal results.
Going back to clearly defined goals; Diet for losing weight is different than for being ripped and muscular. Know what you want so you have a path to get there.
It’s a long journey just don’t get frustrated and give up if you slip up. Keep pushing through.
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