Chubby Trainers & Nutrionists
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I know, right? I should really start working-out more.
I would try 1200 cal diet if I was you. ..and that means 1200 for the whole day, not just breakfast or mid afternoon snack.
To seriously answer your question.
No, it doesnt bother me. You pay a nutrionist for her what she knows, not what she looks like, especially what she looks like on Tv. You would look fat on TV with clothes on, ya know.
What bothers me though is this one trainer at the one gym I go to. He is thinner than my 14 yo nephew. Skinny trainer in my book..no no no0 -
at my work I have a 5'6, 300# female doctor, you know what advice I would take from her?
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If my trainer doesn't look lean, strong, ripped...whatever...my thought would be that they don't practice what they preach. As such, I wouldn't be hiring them.
So. there are many great real estate agents that don't own houses, coaches that don't play sports, doctors that are not healthy, accountants that are great with other people's money but not their own...
It comes down to being judgmental and stereotyping. Period.0 -
at my work I have a 5'6, 300# female doctor, you know what advice I would take from her? Not a damn thing. If she was a little chubby I'd be fine with it but once you land in morbidly obese you're input is null and void to me. That being said I expect my trainer to be in great shape, their job is to show me how to be in great shape so I do not think this is a horrible request. If your mechanic says he can't make it into work because his car is broken down do you continue to go to him? If your child's teacher sends home a note saying ' you're child needs a gooder grasp of the english language', do you ask them what they mean? If your babysitter asks you if you have seen their kid around today do you let them watch yours? Get all defensive on weight all you want but it isn't unreasonable to want an in shape trainer
So by that logic, the only good coaches are ones who play the game right? I mean, how can a coach be good if he doesn't practice what he preaches...0 -
When I moved to Australia, my new doctor told me that I was way too heavy and really needed to lose a lot of weight, she was 4ft 6in and was way overweight, she looked like Cartman!!
I just could not take her seriously at all.
I agree that anyone in the fitness industry should be able to practice what they preach0 -
Um... I would judgmentally stereotype all of those. Just sayin.So. there are many great real estate agents that don't own houses, coaches that don't play sports, doctors that are not healthy, accountants that are great with other people's money but not their own...
It comes down to being judgmental and stereotyping. Period.0 -
Um... I would judgmentally stereotype all of those. Just sayin.So. there are many great real estate agents that don't own houses, coaches that don't play sports, doctors that are not healthy, accountants that are great with other people's money but not their own...
It comes down to being judgmental and stereotyping. Period.
You can, but it doesn't make you right.0 -
But...but... I'm never wrong. It's kinda my thing.
Um... I would judgmentally stereotype all of those. Just sayin.So. there are many great real estate agents that don't own houses, coaches that don't play sports, doctors that are not healthy, accountants that are great with other people's money but not their own...
It comes down to being judgmental and stereotyping. Period.
You can, but it doesn't make you right.
Seriously though, all of your examples offer TERRIBLE first impressions. Absolutely, irrefutably, TERRIBLE first impressions. And the underlying theme of the string is, "first...impressions."
I'm not bothered by "chubby" fitness professionals, as a gym-rat-meathead. I'm "offended" by it as a businessman and attorney. It's TERRIBLE marketing.0 -
I actually think I'd prefer one who's a little chubby - as long as they really know their stuff.
If I went to one who was lean and fit and probably a little intimidating, I'd go in with the impression that I'd look like them, and get bloody disappointed when my own body composition will not let me look the same.0 -
Chubby, maybe. Fat, no way. And what I'm looking for in a trainer, and how I'd expect them to look, would vary depending on my goals. I used a running trainer for a while. He was very tiny and lithe. And damn fast. He was great at what he did. But he'd probably be a lousy trainer for someone who wanted to be a powerlifter.
In some cases, I go with the old adage of "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." Not in the case of a trainer. I want visual proof that they are good at their job before I part with $75 per hour or more.0 -
I admit it does help to have a fit , fitness professional, however, a fit body does NOT guarantee that the person knows what they are talking about. I was a trainer for 10 years and I met "guru's " that looked fantastic but didnt really know squat ( no pun intended, lol ). I have also met trainers that didnt look the part but were some of the smartest most knowledgeable professionals I have ever met. Cant always judge a book by its cover- if that were the case, why would you trust your cardiologist with your heart health when he smokes 2 packs a day, eats at McDonals daily and never workouts---you trust him cause he is intelligent and has the qualifications to do the job correctly.0
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I admit it does help to have a fit , fitness professional, however, a fit body does NOT guarantee that the person knows what they are talking about. I was a trainer for 10 years and I met "guru's " that looked fantastic but didnt really know squat ( no pun intended, lol ). I have also met trainers that didnt look the part but were some of the smartest most knowledgeable professionals I have ever met. Cant always judge a book by its cover- if that were the case, why would you trust your cardiologist with your heart health when he smokes 2 packs a day, eats at McDonals daily and never workouts---you trust him cause he is intelligent and has the qualifications to do the job correctly.
Perfectly said.0 -
The manager of my Takedown (Cross between Crossfit gym and MMA/boxing gym) was a large guy... not just large... but very obese 5'9 maybe and pushing 400 lbs easily. He has a history in coaching an ex MMA fighter (Frye? Fry? something like that). He clearly had a lot of knowledge in this gym as well as being a trainer. He was managing and training at the same time. The guy was nice and SUPER helpful to me and my husband.
It's just hard to take advice from someone who's in the same shoes I am. I don't know his story but I know he was trying to do something about his weight too. Would I hire him to train me? Probably not but I don't judge him. We all have our own issues.0 -
"Holy crap, WTF happened to your face? Did you mother breed with a wildebeest? Because you're attractive and I would like to propagate my genetic code with you and fondle your naughty bits."
Bahahahahahahahahaha
But no, in all serious, perhaps consider that said "chubby" nutritionist and/or trainer was previously obese and are in the process of getting to a healthy weight? You never know..0 -
It would be like going to a financial advisor who is broke. I used to have a very short..muscle bound chubby looking trainer..and I doubted everything she told me to do..I was so afraid I'd look like her.0
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The manager of my Takedown (Cross between Crossfit gym and MMA/boxing gym) was a large guy... not just large... but very obese 5'9 maybe and pushing 400 lbs easily. He has a history in coaching an ex MMA fighter (Frye? Fry? something like that). He clearly had a lot of knowledge in this gym as well as being a trainer. He was managing and training at the same time. The guy was nice and SUPER helpful to me and my husband.
It's just hard to take advice from someone who's in the same shoes I am. I don't know his story but I know he was trying to do something about his weight too. Would I hire him to train me? Probably not but I don't judge him. We all have our own issues.
Don "The Predator" Frye?0 -
I think I'd be happy with a trainer who could show me their progress in pictures too. I think it would be really encouraging for them to show 'this was me and this is me now' to show that what they're promoting/selling/teaching actually works.
^this would help. however, I'm a results oriented person. I understand knowledge is knowledge but would you pay $200 for 4 personal training sessions with a trainer that was 400+ pounds and could barely get up a flight of stairs? no. practice what you preach is big for me. If they can show they are doing it too, that's one thing. also, I would want a trainer fit enough that when the exercise is demonstrated I can SEE the muscles on his or her body move and flex. My fave instructors are very fit and when they do the exercise I can see exactly what is happening there. I've asked several times, how come I see your _____ muscle flexed or twitching or whatever but I feel it more in my _____? Some of my best questions come from watching them demonstrate. Then I learn more.0 -
The manager of my Takedown (Cross between Crossfit gym and MMA/boxing gym) was a large guy... not just large... but very obese 5'9 maybe and pushing 400 lbs easily. He has a history in coaching an ex MMA fighter (Frye? Fry? something like that). He clearly had a lot of knowledge in this gym as well as being a trainer. He was managing and training at the same time. The guy was nice and SUPER helpful to me and my husband.
It's just hard to take advice from someone who's in the same shoes I am. I don't know his story but I know he was trying to do something about his weight too. Would I hire him to train me? Probably not but I don't judge him. We all have our own issues.
Don "The Predator" Frye?
Sounds right. I was going to say Dan... but it could have been Don. I know it was some years ago.0 -
I've never seen an overweight personal trainer here, but growing up I always wondered why our gym teachers were so overweight.
& they make us to all these exercises, & fitness tests, & they just sat on the sidelines--looking like they haven't run a lap in years.0 -
But...but... I'm never wrong. It's kinda my thing.
Um... I would judgmentally stereotype all of those. Just sayin.So. there are many great real estate agents that don't own houses, coaches that don't play sports, doctors that are not healthy, accountants that are great with other people's money but not their own...
It comes down to being judgmental and stereotyping. Period.
You can, but it doesn't make you right.
Seriously though, all of your examples offer TERRIBLE first impressions. Absolutely, irrefutably, TERRIBLE first impressions. And the underlying theme of the string is, "first...impressions."
I'm not bothered by "chubby" fitness professionals, as a gym-rat-meathead. I'm "offended" by it as a businessman and attorney. It's TERRIBLE marketing.
I think you are confusing first impressions with judgement. You don't allow someone a first impression if you don't give them the opportunity to prove their worthiness before your ego takes over your opinion.
A first impression might be:"They did a fantastic job despite their appearance and what I assumed they could do."
Judgement: "They don't LOOK like they would be good so I'm going to pass on them..."0 -
"Holy crap, WTF happened to your face? Did you mother breed with a wildebeest? Because you're attractive and I would like to propagate my genetic code with you and fondle your naughty bits."
Bahahahahahahahahaha
But no, in all serious, perhaps consider that said "chubby" nutritionist and/or trainer was previously obese and are in the process of getting to a healthy weight? You never know..
what that's a phone in front of his face0 -
I will say, that if I'm paying for someone to give me nutrition or fitness advice....I expect them to be in better shape/health than me.
That said, I did a workout video (free on demand) yesterday...there were only 2 choices yesterday...not sure why and I almost turned it off b/c the gal was "chubby" and I thought, how can she work me out hard???? Can I say, I got my butt kicked and had trouble running a measly 3 miles this morning b/c my legs and bum are SO sore today from so many squats and lunges....OUCH! I will not judge a workout based on the size of the teacher again....but again I would if I were paying.0 -
what that's a phone in front of his face
hey what happened to our Cheating thread? Did it die? Did we fail again?0 -
At my company gym they would not let me bring a friend who is a personal trainer to set me up on a 5 day rotation, (he has won some body building competitions in his past), because they have their own. The lady that came in was not fit and had little passion which made me feel unispired even in the beginning of that new "start". I am sure it would work for some but I need a b1tch like Jillian Michaels yelling and pushing me not Miss Piggy. I feel likeI have to say that I find MANY chubby women attractive so that has not bearing on my decision...0
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Isn't a big part of their job to motivate people? I am going to have a hard time believing in a trainer that doesn't practice what they preach or hasn't practiced it enough yet.
Bottom line. There are some things where you need to practice what you preach. This is one of them.0 -
what that's a phone in front of his face
hey what happened to our Cheating thread? Did it die? Did we fail again?
I found out that thread was cheating0 -
at my work I have a 5'6, 300# female doctor, you know what advice I would take from her? Not a damn thing. If she was a little chubby I'd be fine with it but once you land in morbidly obese you're input is null and void to me. That being said I expect my trainer to be in great shape, their job is to show me how to be in great shape so I do not think this is a horrible request. If your mechanic says he can't make it into work because his car is broken down do you continue to go to him? If your child's teacher sends home a note saying ' you're child needs a gooder grasp of the english language', do you ask them what they mean? If your babysitter asks you if you have seen their kid around today do you let them watch yours? Get all defensive on weight all you want but it isn't unreasonable to want an in shape trainer
So by that logic, the only good coaches are ones who play the game right? I mean, how can a coach be good if he doesn't practice what he preaches...
As a coach and umpire I can tell you that there is a noticeable difference between kids taught by people that love the game but did not play, a person that played high school, a person that played college and someone that played beyond college. No question in the way the game is approached, the drills they do etc.
I consider myself an above average coach for someone that only played high school ball but that is because I have been to clinics, asked questions etc but no way am I as good of a teacher as my friend who is a pitching coach for a single-A pro team.0 -
For me, you practice what you preach. Now if said trainer or nutritionist had a baby recently or was coming off an injury, and was easing back in and getting the weight off, no problem. If they cant jog 1/4 mile without a heart arythmia or passing out- Ill find someone else. For me its kinda like having a Dr that is a smoker. They pound it into you, but cant so the hard work themselves.0
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Weight is not an indicator of health.
You can be heavier AND in better shape then people who weigh significantly less than you do.
Thinness and hardness are not an accurate measure of how healthy/active a person is.
I think it is important for nutritionists and personal trainers to be healthy and active, of course. But I've seen amazing fitness instructors who have "chubby" bodies, and I've seen hardbodied and skinny personal trainers who are completely useless at their job.
The problem is one of perception of health, and the way the (American) media portrays health.
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This, absolutely.0
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