Frustrated

God has a plan, I just try my best to follow.

As I get better and better in this profession more people get lost.  I lost 1 client last week, and the other is starting back the first of the year.  I charge the least and I work with them the most.  Let this be a model for future training.  Great! Now, I need to do more and be better in action.

1. Compound movements over everything.
2. Progressive Overload. Add weight to a bar and Dumbbell each week no matter the goal.  Add reps to bodyweight training then add harder exercises as they progress.
3. Dial in on nutrition using myfitnesspal as a requirement.
4. Add in accessory movements after compounds.
5. Explain that you can use progressive overload.  You don't truly need me in the beginning. Progress with a bar or dumbbell in the beginning.  Once you start to plateau, or you see some lagging parts/movements you will need me then.
6. Carry a journal with that clients name, workout log, and notes. No phone and texting. Workout outlined and simple. Add as progresses.
7. Live it, then teach it.  Make a program and follow it through and through modifying as needed.

Losing people is a part of the training business. Don't take on clients unless you can carry them for life and work them to max knowing they expect solid, consistent, lasting growth just in case we have to separate.  I overworked myself.  I only need 2, maximum 3 clients at a time.

Stepping Up and Stepping Out

I have stepped up my networking game double time.   I have invested some of my training money into thumbtack.  This is a professional service that you can use to send your service quotes to people.  I have gained 1 official client with them.  After he undergoes a corrective surgery we will be working each day to regain and optimize all of the crucial movements he wants and needs for his dreams.  This was a step that was very uncomfortable to take.  Despite the odds I took the step and put in $20-30 for it.  Now, I will be working with my official client for $25 a week.  What makes it better is what is coming outside of the financial spectrum.  I gained 3 reviews all of which are 5 star and very special to me.  I always wonder how people feel about my training.  Below is my personal training widget from thumbtack.  If you are looking to market your services, use my referral link( Calvin's Referral )  I can get some more money to market my dream.  Wish me luck and if you would like training, please contact me.  I am in Nashville, TN.

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16 Fit Tips Compilation

16 Fit Tips

Here is a compilation of fitness tips that I use each day and I have found to be helpful to anyone.

1     Drink 10-16 cups of water per day. 

-       Drinking cold water burns calories.

-       Your body requires water to burn fat.

-       Water keeps you full.

2     Calories are key. 

-       Track your calories for faster weight loss.

-       Small bites and snacks add up over time. 

-       Look up how many calories it takes to maintain your weight.

-       Eat 100-200 calories less a week for a month. 

-       Weigh and recalculate after losing weight.

3     Lose weight SLOWLY.

-       Fast weight loss = a lot of muscle loss.

-       Losing a lot of muscle and fat results in loose skin.

-       Starving by eating less than1200 calories.

4     Resistance train 2-3X a week.

-       Lifting weights will build muscle.

-       Muscle will help you move and feel better on a day-to-day basis.

-       Lifting weights will also help your skin stay firm when you lose weight. 

-       You will not get bulky lifting weights (unless you’re a guy doing everything right).

5     Walk more.

-       Walking is the easiest thing you can do for weight loss.

-       Download a step counter app like Accupedo.

-       Get at least 5000 steps every day.

6     Eat for a purpose.

-       Eat to fuel your body and stay healthy. 

-       Ask yourself.  Am I eating enough vegetables to keep me healthy?

-       Am I eating enough fruits to keep me healthy?

-       The CLEANER you eat the MORE you can eat.

7     Use smaller plates and spoons. 

-       Using smaller utensils as well as plates will help you eat less at dinner.

-       It takes 15 minutes for your brain to realize that your full.

8     Break dinner into 1 plate now and 1 plate later. 

-       Breaking your meals up will help you eat fewer calories throughout the day.

-       Extra water will replace the food you missed.

-       Could you move in an emergency with how full you get now?

9     Eat carbs, especially before your active.   

-       It is perfectly fine to eat carbs, just keep the majority healthy 

-       Most of your energy comes from carbs. 

-       If you have extra carbs and calories, have an Oreo, cake, donut, etc.

1     Don’t drink calories. 

-       Sodas, juices, and alcohol pack on calories. 

-       Replacing liquid calories with ice cold water is powerful for weight loss.

-       Make your liquid calories with water to slowly eliminate liquid calories.

1     Build around what you love.

-       Pick an activity. Do that activity 3X a week. (Ex. Biking).

-       Choose exercises that compliment it. Do those 2X a week. (Ex Lifting Weights).

-       Adjust your eating. (Ex Eat smaller to prevent cramps while biking).

1     Eat 1 or 2 bad things a day.

-       Eat something you really want or crave 1-2 times a day.

-       A bowl of cereal, ½ cup of ice cream, a fun size snickers, etc. will keep you happy.

1     This is Life. 

-       Ask yourself if you can do this every week for the rest of your life. 

-       Can you track calories the rest of your life?

-       Can you minimize bad foods to 1-2 for the rest of your life?

-       Can you walk or bike the rest of your life?

1     SLEEP. 7-10 hours of sleep is required. 

-       The more time your sleep, the less time you spend eating. 

-       Your body burns fat and puts more energy into your metabolism when you sleep.

1     Find a partner & start a competition. 

-       When was the last time you turned down an offer for money?

-       Working out and planning with someone is fun.

-       An office challenge where a money pot is involved is a great motivator. What could you do with an extra $100?

1        Realize motivation is temporary. 

-   You are your best motivation. Find out why you want what you want.

-   Motivation comes and goes each day or in multiple parts of a day.

-   Dedication and consistency will continue when motivation fails.

“You will never get what you always wanted doing what you have always done” - Anonymous

Best Shape Ever/Comeback Start

These are my past records, after working out for years and building a little muscle base.  I worked manual labor for the summer and came back ripped.  This is a couple months after that.  Weight estimate 205-213.   I woke up and did a 5k with my girlfriend.  2 days later I did bodyweight training in the morning, basketball in the afternoon, and weights at night.  That was the kind of lifestyle I led.  Anyone can get into similar shape.  I am drug free.  I got here eating salads and healthy food every day. Now, I am only half as active.  My diet, which was and is still filled with junk food remained and I slowly put on weight until I reached the 242 pounds.  I am now shredding back down from there.  I started 5 weeks ago with my colleague and friend Anthony Sizemore.  Lookout for our story.  Since we are starting from the bottom I feel it is only right to post my before pics below.  I will come back with a team post within our journey.

203-213



242

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