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Online fitness and nutrition personal trainers are a great resource for those who prefer to lose weight in a more private and personal manner.

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The Advantage of Online Fitness and Nutrition Personal Trainers

Not everyone's personality thrives when losing weight through a gym membership, because not everyone desires the experience of sharing equipment, sweat, and self-consciousness with throngs of strangers. It can also be an expensive investment. However the main problem with the whole gym philosophy tends to be found in the fact most people feel lost and misguided when they get to their fitness center of choice. Paying for a personal trainer can be financially draining, and there is no guarantee you will be compatible with the trainer you hire.

These are just a few of the reasons why more people are turning to Online fitness and nutrition personal trainers when they are ready to attempt weight loss and to make a commitment to positive physical fitness choices. This genre of training can take on a few different forms:

  • Online accountability remotely with a real trainer
  • A pre-made fitness training schedule through message boards or a subscription site
  • A nutrition guide facilitated by a nutritionist or fitness guru either charging for the information or generously donating their time and expertise.

Using a Trainer Remotely

For around $40 per month (depending upon the website), you can work remotely with a certified personal trainer. What will this payment get you? Usually it includes personalized workouts based upon your available time allotments, what exercise equipment you either already have or can obtain, and whatever your personal weight loss goals are. You can also see other people’s workouts for inspiration, surf a database of exercises, and even receive workout reminders via phone or email.

Working With a Premade Fitness Training Schedule

What exactly does online exercise training entail? For many people this concept means subscribing to a website such as Gym America. Designed by experts within the industry, joining this site gives members the ability to receive customized meal plans and workout schedules. Gym America even includes computer animations of various exercises to be used as instruction and injury prevention.

One of the most inexpensive ways to experience “personal training”, web homes like Gym America are cropping up all over the Internet, and it is recommended you shop around and ask others for advice before you commit with your credit card. Some websites are also available for specific people groups such as women or those struggling with particular physical challenges like diabetes or a mobility-related handicap.

Slimming Down Through Nutrition

Much like working remotely with a personal trainer, there are nutritionists available to get you on track with your meal plans. Tri Chic is one of these sites. It allows you to work personally with a trained sport nutritionist who can provide you with the best food lists to slim down and gain strength and endurance in your exercise routine. So many people make the mistake of participating in effective workouts, but continue to eat poorly. Having the right foods in front of you can make all the difference, and this is what working with a certified nutritionist is all about.

The Risks

With any of the aforementioned options, there is a downside. Doing anything in seclusion can be challenging. Accountability is extremely important when attempting weight loss, so if you choose an online route an ideal solution is to participate in online message boards or some other form of support made available to you.

Another downfall is found in the lack of truly certified individuals. Anyone can claim to be anything over the Web, and the Better Business Bureau can only keep up with so much. Educate yourself and do your research before giving money to anyone..

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Hi Abi,

That is a tall order, but many people deal with busy, hectic schedules and learning to make them work with diet can be a challenge. I'm wondering if you have a refrigerator to keep your packed meals cold because that would increase your options. Another thing to consider is that now that you are not exercising as much, your need for calories has dropped and so you should be able to eat less to meet your current fuel needs.

As for options here are a few:

  • Veggie wrap with diced chicken instead of a sandwich. You can even buy low-carb wraps.
  • Make up a smoothie with rice milk. You can even hides some neutral tasting greens like Romaine lettuce in a fruit smoothie and get the benefits of fruits and vegetables.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water
  • Don't bring things like high calorie crisps and cereal bars--choose healthy options.

The bottom line usually comes to convenience or maintaining a healthy weight--it does take extra work to make healthy choices.

Hope that helps.

Donna

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi, im 5 ft 6.5. I haven't grown in height in about 4 years and yet my weight has crept up from about 10 stone to just under 12! As this weight gain has been so gradual (about half a pound a month) I have not really noticed or worried about my weight until recently. As a keen gymnast and dancer I have always been muscular, physically fit and have eaten healthily - again have never worried too much about my weight until recently. Since starting a drama degree at university I have found I have very little free time as I do 50+ hours of rehearsals a week on top of actual degree work, meaning I am up doing 80-90 hour weeks. Not only does this mean I have no time to exercise (apart from walking to and from uni and being on my feet in rehearsals), it also means that I have no time to cook proper meals. So instead I take a packed lunch and dinner everyday, which although are low in fat, they are full of carbs like sandwiches, crisps, cereal bars and bread sticks with very little protein and my 5 a day is usually a banana, some raisins, an apple, an orange and a plum - rarely any vegetables! I have always been at the higher end of a healthy bmi and only recently have I have gone up to 26.5! I would love to lose 2 stone in the next 6 - 12 months to feel healthy and fit again! Do you have any tips for incorporating more exercise into my daily routine and advice on how to create a lower calorie packed lunch and dinner which will still keep me fueled for my crazy schedule as well as help me lose weight? A tall order I know but any advice you could give me would be fantastic! p.s. I'm lactose intolerant and cannot eat nuts.

-- Contributed by: abi

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