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Tonight I went to a seminar at my gym called "Weights for Weight Loss." While it was highly entertaining (the personal trainer that gave it is a hoot), I didn't really learn anything I didn't already know. Still, it's nice to know that I at least had the right information as far as weight lifting goes. They also had a dietitian there which I thought was great, and I asked her afterwards about combining vegetarianism and strength training. She confirmed that my problem when I was lifting heavy was probably that I wasn't taking in enough protein and that's why I was so danged hungry all the time. That's a tough problem to solve though, given what I already eat. It's going to take some work and planning I think. The good thing is that she didn't outright dismiss a vegetarian diet as being incompatible with strength training, so that was encouraging.
But anyway, the point is that the seminar has got me thinking about hiring a personal trainer. I've used a trainer before and it was great, but I used her in an instruction-only capacity to teach weightlifting techniques and supervise my form until I was comfy enough to go on my own. I've never had somebody personally overseeing my fitness routine and progress for an extended period of time. I think it might be fun and shake things up a bit, as I've been feeling stale and unmotivated with my usual stuff lately. I'm trying to justify the cost though and that's tough. But I suppose there's not really a commitment beyond whatever sessions I initially purchase so I could just buy one package and see how it goes. I think I would try and schedule with the guy who taught the seminar as he seems very knowledgeable and also fun, which is definitely a good thing when working out.
But anyway, the point is that the seminar has got me thinking about hiring a personal trainer. I've used a trainer before and it was great, but I used her in an instruction-only capacity to teach weightlifting techniques and supervise my form until I was comfy enough to go on my own. I've never had somebody personally overseeing my fitness routine and progress for an extended period of time. I think it might be fun and shake things up a bit, as I've been feeling stale and unmotivated with my usual stuff lately. I'm trying to justify the cost though and that's tough. But I suppose there's not really a commitment beyond whatever sessions I initially purchase so I could just buy one package and see how it goes. I think I would try and schedule with the guy who taught the seminar as he seems very knowledgeable and also fun, which is definitely a good thing when working out.