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Gen · 05-02-2009, 07:24 AM

I've been a lurking member for a while, never posting because becoming a PT is just a dream for the future so far.

I'm 29 and only started working out about 2 years ago, but realized pretty quickly that it's fantastic and though I've had many interests over the years I've never had a passion for the subject matter as much as this.

ANYWAY, quick and easy question; should I forget it if I can't lose 20 pounds?

I'm 5'8"ish and 155 - 160, BMI is 23 - 24. I work out hard four to five times a week and I'd say I'm pretty fit, but working on improving always. My RHR is usually between 42 - 50 in the middle of the day.

I just like to eat. I diet most of the week and then it falls apart on the weekends with pizza and wine, or fajitas and margaritas, or some family function, or whatever. I don't eat crap, I eat really really well. I track everything on fitday and I'm not very deficient in much. I eat lots of veg, almost nothing packaged. I really like to cook and, unfortunately... bake.

So, should I forget it or try anyway, and keep trying to lose weight? Sometimes I think if I keep trying, eventually it'll slowly come off; as I have good weeks and bad weeks and my fitness levels improve so I'll work out harder and harder as time goes on. Other times I think I'll just get more and more frustrated with it.

Thanks

PS: yes I'm just looking for confirmation of what I want to hear; but ONLY if it's true. If you honestly think I don't have the motivation and self control to be a PT, tell me.

05-02-2009, 07:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 434	PT with 20 lbs to lose? I've been a lurking member for a while, never posting because becoming a PT is just a dream for the future so far. I'm 29 and only started working out about 2 years ago, but realized pretty quickly that it's fantastic and though I've had many interests over the years I've never had a passion for the subject matter as much as this. ANYWAY, quick and easy question; should I forget it if I can't lose 20 pounds? I'm 5'8"ish and 155 - 160, BMI is 23 - 24. I work out hard four to five times a week and I'd say I'm pretty fit, but working on improving always. My RHR is usually between 42 - 50 in the middle of the day. I just like to eat. I diet most of the week and then it falls apart on the weekends with pizza and wine, or fajitas and margaritas, or some family function, or whatever. I don't eat crap, I eat really really well. I track everything on fitday and I'm not very deficient in much. I eat lots of veg, almost nothing packaged. I really like to cook and, unfortunately... bake. So, should I forget it or try anyway, and keep trying to lose weight? Sometimes I think if I keep trying, eventually it'll slowly come off; as I have good weeks and bad weeks and my fitness levels improve so I'll work out harder and harder as time goes on. Other times I think I'll just get more and more frustrated with it. Thanks PS: yes I'm just looking for confirmation of what I want to hear; but ONLY if it's true. If you honestly think I don't have the motivation and self control to be a PT, tell me.