Dummies Burn More Fat

People who want to get in shape are very clever. I know from dealing with my own clients that they are very, very smart...too smart for their own good. Sometimes we are so smart that we "think" ourselvesaway from achieving the goals that we are after.
Ever heard of the term "Dumb Jock?" Think back in high school. There was that football player who was so good looking. He had a muscular frame, nice arms and six pack abs! But guess what?...he was as dumb as a box of rocks. This is the Hollywood cliché of a great looking guy, who has it all except the brains, right? Well, there is something to be said for that. You see, the act of getting in shape is so simple that many times, us clever people miss it. Don't get me wrong, having brains is a burden that I am proud to live with, as I'm sure you are as well, but to be successful in fitness we need to be a little more simple minded.

That is why using a personal trainer is so beneficial. Let your trainer do all the thinking for you. When you go to the gym or to a boot camp class you should put your mind on auto pilot and let the trainer do his/her job. Stick to your trainer for all of your fitness advice. Only listen to one trainer at a time. Different trainers have different methods. Once you have chosen the right one for you, follow that trainer's guidelines. Try not to deviate from the program.
Sometimes, as clever people, we try to re-invent the wheel. If we are on a diet regimen of xyz that our trainer provided, then we might be too hasty and drop the x off of it to try to get better results. DON'T DO IT! The meal plan was provided to give you everything that you need to achieve your goals. Remember that you hired your trainer because he/she is an expert in their field. Have faith in their ability to produce results. When you try to alter the program, you could be putting your goals, or worse, your health in jeopardy.

Another way we think too much is by trying to do too much. For example if your trainer has you training 3 times per week, then you should only train during those times unless you have discussed this with your trainer before hand. Trying to do more than that could put your joints in danger! Plus you need to remember that you do not build muscle tone during training. Muscle tone is built by resting, not by training.

Take these tips to heart as you travel on your journey to fitness. No matter how smart you are, remember that you hired your trainer for a reason. He may not be as smart as you are (in fact he may be the ex-foot ball player from high school) but he is an expert in the field of fitness. Listen to his advice and apply his knowledge. If the situation was different, say you hired a CPA, then you would listen to him about how to prepare your taxes, right? The same goes for your trainer. Play dumb and you will be well on your way to being in the best shape of your life! You CAN do it! You ARE worth it! You DO deserve it! Don't let me be the only one who believes in you!