So, about two weeks ago I found out my sister in law and brother and their family has decided to go vegan. I watched the "Forks Over Knives" documentary that they did and talked it over with my husband. He wasn't convinced, specifically for our lifestyle of rock climbing which requires substantial muscle growth, mainly which comes from animal proteins. I already have cut out most dairy due to finding out about casein and my sensitivity to it. I tend to cook all whole foods anyway. At the same time all of this came up, I was encouraged to try this trainer's classes at our local World Gym (Percy "No Mercy" Thomas) by two of my new friends in this area. "Well, I thought to myself, if they can do this class then surely it will be easy for me...after all, I do rock climb." Hehe! Not so, my friends! His first class (a "fat burner" class) kicked my butt! I took two more of his classes, feeling sorer than I've ever felt in my life after a workout, but in a good way, and realized I need to make changes and commit to his classes. And meanwhile, amidst slight arguments/discussions with Nelson (my dh) about my eating and lack of weight loss, it was suggested that I should ask Percy for his advice or help. And thus, last week, I met with Percy as my personal trainer for the first time. The plan is to continue month by month until I meet my goals...then we'll go from there. Percy's goal for me is to get me down to 18% body fat...whew...by eating 5+ meals a day!! :D Really? Sweet! Well, actually, they are smaller meals and have high protein and low carbs especially as the day wears on. I started yesterday and have gotten all the supplements and groceries on the list...he gave me an explicit menu and excercise plan to follow. So...obviously, becoming vegan is out of the question. I will, however, continue my whole foods and Percy so awesomely included our favorite foods (quinoa being one of them) into the plan. Sadly, he said for cravings I can have blackberries, not chocolate...sooo...bye bye chocolate. Anyone need some chocolate?
So...now, I get to come up with fun ways to change up my meals. Stay tuned...more to come on my meals.
PS. If you're curious to see my meal plan, let me know.... It wouldn't necessarily work for you as he has catered it for my lifestyle, including "climbing days" menu! :D
And if you are curious about my instructor and his credentials, here's his World Gym info:
http://worldgymhd.com/coach-instructor/percy/
The proof to me was seeing how awesomely in shape his whole family is.... His wife is in all of his classes that he teaches...it's great! Anyway, All of this to say that even though our views on what we should eat and how it changes our health are different, we can all still choose to agree on what we think is best for us and our families. Hey, I've never had a personal trainer and never thought I needed or wanted one and so far this is great! Views change! :)
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