me or the personal trainer

britterbrittney
britterbrittney Posts: 256 Member
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
My personal trainer is now a distributor of BodyVi -- shakes etc. She kind of keeps nagging me to start the program because her 2 other clients lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks. I do NOT want to go on one of this programs because I want to lose weight by changing my lifestyle. I'm not going to drink those shakes everyday for the rest of my life. So, its just not going to happen. She said supposedly some insurances will pay for it, and is "going to get me that information". I've been telling her no thank you for amonth...but the persistance is still there.

Also, my cardio heart rate is usually 160-170 and while we were both on ellipticals she asked what mine was: 160. Then preceded to say stuff about if her heart rate would never be up there and how hers was probably 110 right now (as were were both doing the same thing. I just found it rude...perhaps I was slightly sensitive. Who knows.

A lady asked her the same day what her body fat percentage was saying "Its probably zero" and my personal trainers response was "oh, its 11" and sounded disgusted. Like it was too high. Umm..my BFP is almost 5x that!!!!

Perhaps we aren't compatible. Perhaps I'll finish off the sessions I have already purchased. Thoughts?
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  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    I would get a new trainer!
  • suzi67
    suzi67 Posts: 162 Member
    I'm thinking drop her like all bad habits!
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Time for a new trainer. She doesn't have you and your best interests in mind.

    I'd tell her and her shakes "See ya later!"
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    uh, I'd get a new trainer and not drink those shakes, if you don't want to
  • aa1440
    aa1440 Posts: 956 Member
    I agree with everyone else. You need a new trainer. I think you know this.
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    That's like trying to objectively buy laundry detergent with an Amway rep. Clearly there is another agenda. Lose that trainer.
  • chickenpoppa
    chickenpoppa Posts: 207 Member
    Get a new trainer. Doesnt look like she wants what is best for you and she shouldnt be pushing those shakes on to you if you dont want to use them.
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    A good friend of mine has dieted using shakes. He lost weight. Then he put the weight back on.

    Shakes help you lose weight fast but I can't see them teaching you how to eat for your metabolism correctly. They seem to set you up more for yoyo dieting, which I have heard is more damaging to the healthy than maintaining a stable high weight
  • danizaga
    danizaga Posts: 293 Member
    get a new trainer
  • kr3851
    kr3851 Posts: 994 Member
    is there any way you can get a refund on the sessions you've prepaid? you know this trainer isn't a good fit for you... why would you continue?
  • jminette
    jminette Posts: 81
    New trainer!! She doesn't care what's best for you
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    your trainer sounds like a freaking idiot - 11% body fat for a lady is REALLY REALLY LOW, low like I'd say she doesn't know what she's talking about (unless she looks like she is literally ALL muscle and bones? Does she?). Girls who are 11% bodyfat KNOW they are because they have to work crazy hard for it.

    And yeah I'd say her heart rate talk as well as her pushing the shakes is ridiculous. Drop it like its hot. She sucks.

    And find out if she's got a real certification or if she's just some bimbo who works out a bunch. Your trainer should have something legit like an ACE certification. I noticed that the trainers at 24 hour fitness are not required to have anything like that, they just go through 24 hour fitnesses certification - I talked to one of their trainers once and she was an idiot.
  • Fatguy2Fitguy
    Fatguy2Fitguy Posts: 129 Member
    Drop her like a toilet seat!
  • AlwaysSarah87
    AlwaysSarah87 Posts: 62
    I have had a bad personal trainer before too! Def talk to someone ASAP and get a new trainer! Good luck! :)
  • chickenpoppa
    chickenpoppa Posts: 207 Member
    Drop her like a toilet seat!

    haha
  • Keiora
    Keiora Posts: 36 Member
    Honestly, if you're working with her through a gym or fitness centre I would speak with the manager.... Explain what is going on and that it's making you uncomfortable then ask if you can transfer your remaining sessions to a different trainer or get a refund. If she's acting this way toward you she's likely doing the same thing to other clients... I sincerely doubt the gym (if there is one) is thrilled that she'd be pushing a product down your throat like that. You need to drop her, quick... To be frank she kinda sounds like a *kitten*. Just sayin'.
  • Fight2bFiT
    Fight2bFiT Posts: 48 Member
    wow, yea, i would get someone who isnt interested in all "her" stuff and is more interested in YOU. i mean you are payin for her. doesnt sound like she really cares to do for you what you are looking for. FIND A NEW ONE :)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    You'd love me as your trainer.
  • britterbrittney
    britterbrittney Posts: 256 Member
    You'd love me as your trainer.

    How much?
    ...wait why?
  • britterbrittney
    britterbrittney Posts: 256 Member
    Also, I guess I did KNOW I needed a new trainer. The problem is....her boss....is the owner....and also has clients on bodyvi. That is the problem. Also, if they won't refund the money....this causes a problem too. I do not like confrontations....at all. It makes me nervous thinking about her trying to talk to me face to face about it...EEK!!!

    I dont want to drink the yucky shakes. '

    Also, you guys are awesome.
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    Also, I guess I did KNOW I needed a new trainer. The problem is....her boss....is the owner....and also has clients on bodyvi. That is the problem. Also, if they won't refund the money....this causes a problem too. I do not like confrontations....at all. It makes me nervous thinking about her trying to talk to me face to face about it...EEK!!!

    I dont want to drink the yucky shakes. '

    Also, you guys are awesome.

    If you prepaid a bunch you probably will not get your money back - i mean you SHOULD and if they were reputable they would but they don't sound like they are.

    If you are getting good results at least I'd say stick it out and get your money's worth then find someone new.
  • jeff261159
    jeff261159 Posts: 385
    I agree with most of what other contributors have said but I would go one step further. What you need is NOT a personal trainer. What, in my opinion, you need is some sort of life coach to help you manage all aspects of your life and how to change the things you need to change. A personal trainer will do exactly whatvit says on the box, TRAIN. you need a partner, to motivate you, and you them, to sound out your feelings, and for you them. There are thousands of people on here that CAN help you, but how many are local to you is going be the issue!! If you were in Portsmouth, UK, I'd be there like a shotvto help you address the issues you need to address. A walking partner, a talking buddy, then when YOU are ready, and only YOU, a training buddy.

    Keep in touch, add me as a friend if you like, kick the trainer to the kerb, smile and find someone local in the same boat!

    Good luck x
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Also, I guess I did KNOW I needed a new trainer. The problem is....her boss....is the owner....and also has clients on bodyvi. That is the problem. Also, if they won't refund the money....this causes a problem too. I do not like confrontations....at all. It makes me nervous thinking about her trying to talk to me face to face about it...EEK!!!

    I dont want to drink the yucky shakes. '

    Also, you guys are awesome.
    Shakes are optional. And if they put less effort in your sessions because you don't want to purchase, then you should receive a refund. Hopefully you paid by credit card. Your credit card company will back your play more than the merchants. It's easy for them to get their money back from the merchant. Same can't be said by the credit card holder.
    You also have the option to switch trainers.
  • steve81872
    steve81872 Posts: 23 Member
    A couple of thoughts...If you have already paid for the sessions I would talk to the gum management and see if you can switch to another trainer for MANY reasons. She is a complete IDIOT. If you must continue with her just tell her I am not the least bit interested in your flavor of the day side business.
  • jeff261159
    jeff261159 Posts: 385
    @ninerbuff sorry buddy, as much as she would "love you as her trainer" you arecexactly what she doesn't need. Whilst not wishing to speak out of turn, if you read the myfitnessfal home page, this is predominately a 'weight loss' site. I would have to question why a 'personal trainer' is on here, perhaps some would suspect there are personal trainers on here looking for vulnerable and sometimes desperate people to 'help!!! At a cost!!!
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    @ninerbuff sorry buddy, as much as she would "love you as her trainer" you arecexactly what she doesn't need. Whilst not wishing to speak out of turn, if you read the myfitnessfal home page, this is predominately a 'weight loss' site. I would have to question why a 'personal trainer' is on here, perhaps some would suspect there are personal trainers on here looking for vulnerable and sometimes desperate people to 'help!!! At a cost!!!

    I'm not ninerbuff but I find this rude.

    There are a lot of personal trainers on here... and all offer advice for free. Not one has ever tried to solicit clients through the internet that I've seen.

    I've seen a lot of Ninerbuff posts and he is on my friend list for one reason.. because what he says makes sense and he is not pushy about it and takes other viewpoints into consideration.

    Maybe try getting to know him before judging him... just a thought.
  • ncwingnut71
    ncwingnut71 Posts: 292 Member
    I recently went through the same thing with my trainer and I ended up getting a new one. I didn't tell him myself....I let his supervisor take care of that. I know he's upset with me (we happened to be working out in the same area yesterday), but you know, I know what I needed and it wasn't having diet pills and protien powder shoved in my face or getting texts 2-3 times a week asking when I wanted to pay for it. Also, I have high blood pressure and he wouldn't listen to me when I kept telling him that he was pushing me too hard and I kept having dizzy spells during my workout. I REALLY enjoyed the new guy that I worked with last night and I made it through the entire workout without having to lay in the floor for once!

    Oh, and on a side note - my best friend here at work sells the Body by Vi shakes. She gave me 2 bags for free (1 month supply). I have them in the mornings sometimes and I really like them. But, I get creative with mine - I have 1 pack of instant coffee and 1tsp of hershey syrup in it and make a smoothie (I use water, not milk). I also use one scoop of powder, 1/2 an avocado and 1Tbsp honey for another one. I don't have them every day - just when I feel like it. But I would never use them as a permanent meal replacement - I like to chew too much :tongue:
  • kykykenna
    kykykenna Posts: 656 Member
    I agree with most others..........I can not imagine it is ok to be pushing and selling one's business (a personal business at that) in those circumstances. A business card on the desk is sufficient, where if you were interested, you could go to them. I would talk to the gym manager. If she is doing her job the way she should, you wont face a confrontation. She will smile and happily oblige. Good luck!!
  • l_oudman
    l_oudman Posts: 373 Member
    It's a no brainer, ditch the trainer!!!!
  • jeff261159
    jeff261159 Posts: 385
    @ninerbuff sorry buddy, as much as she would "love you as her trainer" you arecexactly what she doesn't need. Whilst not wishing to speak out of turn, if you read the myfitnessfal home page, this is predominately a 'weight loss' site. I would have to question why a 'personal trainer' is on here, perhaps some would suspect there are personal trainers on here looking for vulnerable and sometimes desperate people to 'help!!! At a cost!!!

    I'm not ninerbuff but I find this rude.

    There are a lot of personal trainers on here... and all offer advice for free. Not one has ever tried to solicit clients through the internet that I've seen.

    I've seen a lot of Ninerbuff posts and he is on my friend list for one reason.. because what he says makes sense and he is not pushy about it and takes other viewpoints into consideration.

    Maybe try getting to know him before judging him... just a thought.

    Great, I hope you're happy
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