Required to be Fit?

I hope I don’t sound like a butt for what I’m about to talk about.

Looking around my gym I notice about half the personal trainers are quite heavy and appear out of shape. One guy in particular has a lot of weight around his midsection… which is proven to increase his chances of getting certain diseases.

Now they could have just had a baby... or have recently lost 100 pounds.. I will never know.

I’m working to be a personal trainer and I am by no means in perfect shape. But I am healthy and fit because I’m practicing what I (will soon) preach. I do the exercises and follow training plans… and they’re working for me. I believe that by DOING I will be a better trainer. And, naturally, the doing will SHOW on the outside.

If I was going to hire a personal trainer, I’d expect them to be in great shape (not necessarily thin…) simply as a product of what they do. If I hired someone to teach me art I’d hope they create beautiful masterpieces of their own. If I bought food from a farmer I’d expect them to eat that food and be strong for it!

Now weight is very personal, but for a professional who helps many people achieve healthy body composition, I feel it appropriate to at least discuss: do you think a personal trainer should be in good shape?

Morning started with Kashi Heart to Heart, soy milk, a naner and PB!

Mid-morning I stole pizza from my box of leftovers. I’m known to steal from my lunch when left unattended ;)

Later I had to run David to his office and drop him off (his car is in the garage). Dixie came with us but refused to get out of the car when we got home! I think she didn’t want to come in without David. I tried going inside and shutting the door.. nothing would get her out! I eventually had to drag her out.

Lunch was a spinach salad, leftover Carrabba’s pizza (I swear there were 3 pieces there at some point!) and some leftover quinoa with Carrabba’s herbs :) YUM!

Dessert will be a peach :)

Dinner will be out… David insists on “eating good” before he leaves the US! Where he’s going isn’t big on good food.

I’m posting now since I’ll want to spend all my time with David tonight. He leaves on an airplane tomorrow! Please keep his safety in your prayers!

How fun is this swimsuit? I’m so excited because I love the look of one-pieces suits but I only have bikinis. This $7 Target steal is adorable- backless!

Happy Thursday!