i am often times asked why i have chosen to be a trainer. it is almost as if my job is underestimated and overlooked. but, i believe my job to be one of the most important jobs out there. and, i love it! in fact, i have a burning passion for it. not everyone gets to really love their job and have fun at their job every single day like i do. and, being able to stay in workout clothes all day is also pretty awesome ;)
but, my reasoning goes far beyond all of that. i have decided that i want to train people - because i want the HELP people. i want to be inspired by peoples progress and growth. i want people to be happy and confident all the time! when people are overweight they aren't happy. it is an obvious observation and a proven fact. i want people to be able to rise to their full potential and live a full and active life.
my very wise boss Neil Anderson has told me time and time again, that when the majority of people come into a gym it isn't for that "six pack abs" or to have that "rock hard body". they come for reasons like having their significant other "look at them that way again" or to be able to play catch with their kids, or even to be around long enough to see their children grow up.that is what motivates them to come to the gym each and every day. my job is to help them get those things that they want. it is the most rewarding feeling to be able to see people grasping their goals that they have worked so incredibly hard for.
i first off want to say how incredibly grateful i am for GPP. the trainers at there have taught me everything i know and have given me so many amazing experiences. they have never acted as if i was too young to be involved and are always willing to answer every single one of my countless questions. the people there are the cream of the crop. i have never met a more inspiring group of people in my life. they are all so motivating and they are always improving and accomplishing the most amazing things. i want to be inspired each and everyday. there has never been a day while working at GPP that i haven't been inspired by someone for some reason. there are days where i am so sore and don't want to work out, but then i see the same people that did the same workout i did the day before pushing through their workout, and at that moment i know i can do it too. this past summer i was incredibly inspired by a cute couple around the age of 50 that i was able to watch train and complete an ironman together. they both struggled and vigorously trained for a year and was able to cross that finish line hearing the words "you are now an IRONMAN!" (you just got the chills didn't you? - me too :)) i am so proud of those two! my heart is just full of happiness when i think about them and all that they accomplished. i love being able to watch peoples progress and be able to see them do things they never thought possible.
perfection.
my boss has this quote that i absolutely love:
i love this because i know every single person can read this and understand/relate to it. it is so simple. cut and dry. "You only have ONE body" is my favorite line. i am here to help people LIVE WELL in their ONE body.
friday at practice i was so inspired by the amazing progress that my team has made in just the past two and a half weeks. the first day of practice i gave them the "fitzoner" workout and it about killed them. lots of people were throwing up and couldn't finish. the first go around i only had about 7-8 people finish the entire workout including me. well, on friday i gave them the same workout and almost everyone finished, or improved their times by a minute or more. and no puking! it was seriously so awesome! it was one of those moments when i knew i was doing a good job and i knew that i had chosen the right job for me. i love watching people succeed and improve. it is the most rewarding feeling EVER. afterwards i could tell that the team was proud of themselves too. it was the best :)
here are just a few of the stats after the workout on friday:
Julia: DNF first time - 19:00rx the second time
Sam: 19:20rx the first time - 18:29rx the second time
Caleb: 18:02rx the first time - 16:15rx the second time
Kirany: DNF first time - 17:50rx the second time
Aubrie: 19:55rx first time - 19:05rx the second time
Jordan: DNF (puking) - 15:45rx second time - WOW!
Shane: 16:10rx first time(puked as soon as he finished) - 15:30rx second time
Keeton: DNF - 18:43 second time
KC - DNF(puking) - 16:10rx second time
AMAZING right?! i am seriously so proud of all of the hard work that they have done. they have been so great with the workouts.
between friday and saturday i had to cheer at three womens volley ball games. it was fun and the team did great. i have missed dancing and cheering for my aggies! it is soooo good to be back :)
this is me and a couple of girls that i cheered with at the volleyball games.
the rest of my weekend consisted of A LOT of ISSA and meeting my new roomies! while studying my ISSA at the student center i fueled my body with some apples and peanut butter. it is such a great snack! one of my favorites for sure :) - aside from triscuts and greek yogurt of course ;)
yummmm :) this such a great snack because it is pretty filling (due to the protein in the peanut butter) and then you are getting your fruit in your diet! it is also jammed pack with energy and a pretty cheap snack for us college students!
me and my new roomies! (from left to right: brightyn(junior), jeanne(graduate program), chelsie(senior), rachel(junior) and me(i am the baby! - sophomore) it is going to be such a great year.
oh! and my older brother marcus moved up to logan yesterday! yayee! i am so excited to be living so close to him (he is only like 3 houses away) and to be able to see him everyday. when he got here i was also able to see my parents and little brother jason. it was such a good day. :)
well, i hope you enjoyed this post and that everyone has a great weekend. school starts again for me tomorrow and i cant wait!
have a fabulous night.
xoxo,
lil kate ♥
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