Is the trainer Right?

apatrick106
apatrick106 Posts: 68 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So the trainer at the gym told me I would never weigh 130 lbs. She asked when was the last time I weighed that and I took a guess and said 6 years ago. That is when she replied ok you will probably not get to that weight then. I was kind of taken back I am not aiming for 110-115 I think 130 is reasonable and do able. Then I see everyone on here who weighed more then me that got down below 130 etc...I like her training but that just rubbed me the wrong way. It has kind of motivated me to prove her wrong but yet also has raised doubt. What do you all think???

BTW I am 5'1!
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  • dandur
    dandur Posts: 267 Member
    Find a new trainer. She's making excuses.
  • juliexiuu
    juliexiuu Posts: 118
    You can definitely get to 130 :/
  • hazelsmrf
    hazelsmrf Posts: 96 Member
    At 5'1" you should have no problem at all getting to 130!
  • whiplashpcw
    whiplashpcw Posts: 125 Member
    That person shouldn't be a trainer. You don't say that to someone.
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    Find a new trainer. She's making excuses.

    I doubt that.

    Possible? only you know. go for it.
  • Moonbeamlissie
    Moonbeamlissie Posts: 504 Member
    I'm five foot and 120lbs!! Of course you can do it!!! Trainer needs to learn a bit!
  • mummma
    mummma Posts: 402 Member
    get a new trainer !!
  • BGabbart
    BGabbart Posts: 173 Member
    she better be wrong cause I am 5 ft and plan on getting there and below myself
  • blv0267
    blv0267 Posts: 100 Member
    You should have no problem getting to 130 at 5'1"...or even below that.

    That is not a very nice trainer.
  • xcrunnergirl13
    xcrunnergirl13 Posts: 67 Member
    I think you can do it. It's a reasonable, healthy weight for your height so with enough motivation it's definitely achievable :) PROVE HER WRONG!
  • sherronh
    sherronh Posts: 119 Member
    thats wild for 5'1 the heaviest healthy range is betweeen 132-140. That means your goal is totally attainable. Get a new trainer they should be motivating and knowlegeble.
  • keegannati
    keegannati Posts: 114
    I'd love to know her reasoning behind that idea. Maybe you could ask her right before you fire her!
  • Thesis_gut
    Thesis_gut Posts: 56 Member
    Rubbish rubbish rubbish trainer! 130 is def. feasible at your height, in fact it'll be a great weight to have. Maybe your trainer was banking on the reverse motivational aspect of what she said, but more probably she's just not a good trainer!
  • Koshkaxo
    Koshkaxo Posts: 332 Member
    A trainer should motivate and encourage your goals, especially a reasonable goal of 130 lbs. Personally I would not feel comfortable working with someone who does not have faith me in!
  • dansls1
    dansls1 Posts: 309 Member
    Maybe she's trying to motivate you by telling you that you can't? (She think's you are one of those obstinate types who doesn't want to be told she can't do anything)?
  • ladee86
    ladee86 Posts: 3
    I think you can make it!:glasses:
  • KXanthos
    KXanthos Posts: 189 Member
    There are so many factors to consider, your bone structure and density being one of them. I was THRILLED when the personal trainer I was seeing a while back told me what my goal weight should be since it was higher than I thought and that meant less weight to lose. When I asked why it was that high for me, she said that it was based on my frame, bones, etc. Works for me!
  • Fit4Evolution
    Fit4Evolution Posts: 375 Member
    :laugh: do it then laugh in her face..
  • teagin2002
    teagin2002 Posts: 1,900 Member
    Find a new trainer. She's making excuses.

    I would have to agree, and always keep your goals till you feel like it's time to make new ones. :flowerforyou:
  • Fit4Evolution
    Fit4Evolution Posts: 375 Member
    i had a client lose 60lbs in 70 days.. anything can be done if you want it bad enough
  • kjm3579
    kjm3579 Posts: 3,974 Member
    At 5'1" your ideal weight would be about 122 -- so you should be able to get to 130 and beyond. Prove the trainer wrong!
  • Hernandeak11
    Hernandeak11 Posts: 351 Member
    Wow, it doesn't seem right to me.

    If you've weighed that much at some point in your adult life, I see no reason why you couldn't get there again with enough effort.

    Prove her wrong!
  • carolemack
    carolemack Posts: 1,276 Member
    Your trainer is out to lunch! You have set a very reasonable goal...I say fire the trainer! :explode:
  • courtskey83
    courtskey83 Posts: 23
    Was she basing that off of a lean body weight calculation or something?
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    That goal is more than achievable for your height!

    Maybe she was just trying not to get your hopes up too much in case you didn't make it. *shrugs* IMO though, that's not appropriate, she should be encouraging you, not making out like you can't do it!! I'd get a new trainer personally, one that supports you fully, and will push you to achieving YOUR goals, not doubting you! :smile:
  • xHelloQuincyx
    xHelloQuincyx Posts: 884 Member
    im 5'5 and i could reach that. i agree find a new trainer.
  • Feathil
    Feathil Posts: 162 Member
    Does she expect you to gain so much muscle you'll always be above 130? Sounds like an unreasonable thing to say anyway.
  • katysmelly
    katysmelly Posts: 380 Member
    The trainer's job is to guide and motivate you to exercise, teaching you about form, challenging you to push to knew strength goals, and that sort of thing. She's not a nutritionist. She's not a doctor. If you get to your goal weight, it won't really have much to do with her.

    If she rubs you the wrong way, then get a new trainer.
  • KXanthos
    KXanthos Posts: 189 Member
    There are so many factors that determine "ideal" weight. One cookie cutter formula doesn't apply to everyone. For example, I have VERY large breasts. My weight at 5'7" is naturally going to be more than a flat chested girl at the same height. That's just common sense in my opinion.
  • cinsuccess
    cinsuccess Posts: 333 Member
    I agree with everyone here. My trainer never says I can't do anything. She doesn't commit to a specific weight or goal either. She tends to focus me on mini-goals. We celebrate each 10 pounds lost, then focus on the next 10. When I'm happy with my wieght and size then she'll help me focus on maintenance.

    I would tell her that you feel her attitude is unprofessional. You pay her to support and encourage you not to get in the way! :explode:

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