I've gotten quite a few questions regarding Heidi as an online coach.
I've been working with her since September 2014. I had originally planned to commit to a year with her and see how far I can go on my weight loss journey. I have since changed my mind. That is not to say that Heidi isn't great at her job, but what she has to offer does not work for me anymore.
She laid a very good foundation for me to progress in my journey. Showing me healthy food options, and that I can eat but not be starving. And giving me strength exercises that make me tired but do their job.
She's a worldwide coach, she's online only, she's got a vast amount of clients, she has appearances and just in general a busy life.
It does take her some time to respond back to my texts or emails because I can only imagine her having hundreds of clients and it's easy to be overlooked.
I've paid almost $500 for approximately 20-30 emails, and about 20 text messages. It's not fiscally responsible for me to continue that, when if I'm going to pay that amount of money, I'd prefer to pay for a hands on physical trainer.
She's a very lovely woman, and she has helped me tremendously on my journey. She may be more suitable for those who want to tone, and lose minimal weight, or for athletic competitors. I'm morbidly obese and while she can understand the physiological aspect of my body and how it breaks down food, she can't relate to the physical and psychological aspect of my body.
I'm not saying I want more attention than all her other clients because I have the most to lose/gain, but I would have wanted a more hands on approach from her. While as the client it is my responsibility to check-in with her, I do feel as a coach she should also check-in with us.
My Advice:
I will gladly recommend Heidi to people of all sizes who need to establish their weight loss foundation. I would also say you need to be extremely vocal with her. If she doesn't respond in 24-48 hours, send her another text or email. If an exercise isn't good for you, or it's more painful than hurtful or you just don't know the correct form. Ask her! If you don't speak out to her, she's going to assume that everything is OK.
For Myself:
I'm saving up money to have a physical trainer. And maybe in a year or so I'll hire Heidi back. I just need to get past my current plateau.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Update 2015!!
I'm so sorry that I have not been updating this blog often. So I thought I'd do a quick update.
First off,
I post more frequently on Instagram - 2unfit2quit <----- Check out the link and give me a follow.
Secondly,
This weight loss journey is frustrating and exciting at the same time. I had a "relapse" so to speak at the end of 2014 and I just binged on everything in sight. Nothing satisfied my craving. I plateaued. No matter how many calories I burned, or how little I ate, the scale was not moving. Now I did feel so much better, and my clothes fit a tiny bit looser but nothing super dramatic like I lost another pant size or anything. I was just frustrated beyond belief and I really went to food.
I gained back some of the hard earned weight that I lost, and I felt so bad about it and because I'm an emotional eater, I just ate more. Didn't help that it was the holidays.
I did go on a vacation in December to Progresso and Cozumel, Mexico with my best friend. Did a 6 hour hiking tour of some of the Mayan Ruins. Yes, I said 6 hours. And I survived. I never thought it would have been possible. I may not have lost a ton of weight, but I gained so much energy. And I didn't really binge on the cruise. There were a lot of healthy options, and I stuck to those as best as possible. I did drink some of my calories though, it's vacation!!
Lastly,
I am back on track. I am currently doing a 30 for 30 Challenge. It's just a challenge for myself. It's doing a minimum of 30 minutes of activity every day for 30 days.
I'm not where I want to be but I'm not where I use to be.
First off,
I post more frequently on Instagram - 2unfit2quit <----- Check out the link and give me a follow.
Secondly,
This weight loss journey is frustrating and exciting at the same time. I had a "relapse" so to speak at the end of 2014 and I just binged on everything in sight. Nothing satisfied my craving. I plateaued. No matter how many calories I burned, or how little I ate, the scale was not moving. Now I did feel so much better, and my clothes fit a tiny bit looser but nothing super dramatic like I lost another pant size or anything. I was just frustrated beyond belief and I really went to food.
I gained back some of the hard earned weight that I lost, and I felt so bad about it and because I'm an emotional eater, I just ate more. Didn't help that it was the holidays.
I did go on a vacation in December to Progresso and Cozumel, Mexico with my best friend. Did a 6 hour hiking tour of some of the Mayan Ruins. Yes, I said 6 hours. And I survived. I never thought it would have been possible. I may not have lost a ton of weight, but I gained so much energy. And I didn't really binge on the cruise. There were a lot of healthy options, and I stuck to those as best as possible. I did drink some of my calories though, it's vacation!!
Lastly,
I am back on track. I am currently doing a 30 for 30 Challenge. It's just a challenge for myself. It's doing a minimum of 30 minutes of activity every day for 30 days.
I'm not where I want to be but I'm not where I use to be.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Hardest Part of Weight Loss
The hardest part of this whole weight loss journey is learning to train my brain to look at food as nourishment not as comfort.
There is no coach, book, pill, shake or wrap to change an emotional eater's mentality.
-I'll be updating my blog this week.
There is no coach, book, pill, shake or wrap to change an emotional eater's mentality.
-I'll be updating my blog this week.
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