Hi, my name is Whitney White and I am a new client at Physzique Personal Training in Spokane. I am thirty years old, have been married for 10 years, and have two beautiful daughters, Kat who is 9 and Bri, almost 7. I have used every excuse in the book for the last 4 years or so not to take the steps needed to get back in shape. I am 5′1 and when I started working with a personal trainer in Spokane about 3 weeks ago, I was 168 pounds. I didn’t even want to know my measurements! I knew I would be totally disgusted.

My tenth wedding anniversary is on September fifth. My long time dream was for my husband and I to renew our vows on our 10th anniversary, and for me to be able to wear my wedding dress again. Sadly, there is no way that can happen right now. Even though I was about 4 months pregnant at our wedding, I am still much heavier now than I was then, by about 30 - 40 pounds. It broke my heart to realize I had let my self go so incredibly far. Meanwhile, my husband can once again where his USMC Dress Blues, and he looks just as incredible in them today as he did ten years ago.

It was the mind blowing shock that I needed. I can’t play with my kids at the park because I get winded too easily and half the time, I can’t fit in the same places that they can. I can’t wear the clothes I want to wear because they make me look like I am about 12 months pregnant. And now to top it off, I suddenly realized that my dream cannot happen. At least not this year.

I just happened to stumble across one of Zach’s postings on craigslist.com, and decided that the excuses just weren’t going to work anymore. It was time for a change. My dream to renew our wedding vows is going to be pushed out a year, but it will happen. I will be able to wear my dress again, and maybe even need to have it taken in!

The first workout I had with Zach was the hardest thing I have done in years for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, I had to make time for ME. Like most moms, I have a terrible habit of putting my husband and kids needs and wants way ahead of my own needs. I had to realize that my health and longevity are what my kids need the most. They need me to be there for them for a long time. So just taking the step to make time for me to go work out was a big step. Second, I am so incredibly fat and out of shape that it was just flat out HARD. I could barely breathe and my muscles were screaming at me. But I pushed through. The second work out was just as hard, but the third one was a milestone. It wasn’t as hard to get through the actual work out, and afterwards, my muscles actually hurt less than when I started! It was amazing.

It was after that third session that I realized something else. I felt good. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Instead of being grumpy and tired most of the time, I felt well rested and … happy! It was a small miracle. I even woke up witha smile on my face. And since I have to wake up about 4 AM most mornings, a smile on my face is a BIG miracle. And with every session at Physzique, I feel better and happier.

I look forward to posting my progress once or twice a month, and after there is a noticable difference, I will post a recent photo! As hard and embarassing as it is, I am posting the photo that Zach took of me at my first session. I could make all the usual excuses “My shirt makes me look fatter than I am,” or “Zach is nearly a foot and a half taller than me, so I look fatter than I am,” but the truth is, photos don’t lie. (Although I do look a bit shorter than I actually am hahaha.) I am fat and out of shape. But I am taking the steps needed to be healthy, slender, and in shape!

Being a Personal Trainer Spokane and fat loss expert, I’m constantly asked what’s the best way to lose fat and tone up fast!

Really the best strategy is knowing what to do and simply doing it. Want a shortcut?

Seek the advice of a qualified and professional a Personal Trainer Spokane or a Spokane fitness coach who has a proven track record.

Let me give you the down and dirty facts and a few quick tips to accelerate your Spokane fitness results and get maximum fat burning results.

When you exercise make it intense - I’m sure you’ve heard by now that long, slow cardio is not only boring, but just not the most effective especially for a time-crunched Spokane resident. The real issue is that slower paced activities like walking and such just don’t burn that many calories. Whether it’s cardio or weights, make it intense. That means sweating is okay. As a Spokane Personal Trainer I want my clients to get excellent results and this is what I recommend to them all.

Make your diet a priority - some people like to put percentages on diet and exercise saying diet is a certain percentage of your overall results whether it’s 50%, 75%, 90% or whatever. But in truth what you eat is near 100% of your results. I can exercise 23 hours a day, but if I take that other hour and gorge until the cows come home I will most certainly still gain weight. The moral of the story:  get your diet straight.  Make sure you have your diet on track. Yes, it’s that important.

As part of my Personal Trainer Spokane program: “The Physzique Transform System” I require that all my clients keep a food journal or log of some sort. This is not only helpful to keep them accountable, it also helps them realize what all they eat in a day. Yes, liquids to count. Those handfuls of candies do count. The half doughnut you had by accident does count. Everything you put into your mouth throughout the day counts toward your calorie intake.

Drink more water and only water - often times people forget all the calories that they drink throughout the day from sodas, milk, fruit juice, etc. I make it a habit to just drink one thing - water. While it’s not a bad thing to drink other liquids, it’s just water is the best and it’s calorie free.

Of course the ultimate solution is always going to be proper diet and exercise. Want help with an exercise routine and solid nutrition plan that will help you lose fat and tone up fast? Go here: Personal Trainer Spokane Success Secrets…