We all desire to be wealthy and healthy but our focus lies more towards being wealthy. Certainly because it will be a major contributing factor towards being healthy but does it qualify all the parameters? Do you know everything your body needs? Should you make a consultation? Is it worth the Investment?
The only source of light in the picture is the lamp where as all other sources lead to darkness. This reflects the complexity with simplicity. Imagine finding a reliable source suitable for you in the dark without light… Certainly you will be confused because the cones would start reacting in the presence of light within 30 seconds in the retina to form a clear image. Thanks to the billions of fired neurones but the Rods will take upto 30 minutes to make a clear vision. Metaphorically similar situation is when you go on a restricted diet, the first mistake which most of the people do (including me first in the list when I was a beginner) is believing in paradoxical statements. You will have people with a difference in opinion with the same plan and you would come across netizens being positive about various plans(Thats the light behind the Lamp from outside). Now the question is what is the right fit for you?
The best way to answer is finding a good trainer. Now your second question naturally would be how do you identify them? Heres my experience of almost a decade and being myself an ISSA Certified Elite Trainer, I would simply give you 5 classifications.
1. Empathetic Listening
Before you vent out your frustration with multiple failures, a trainer will always ask you two things WHAT & WHY.
These two Crystal clear questions will make your mind clear about what you are about to begin and why? S/he would make an effort to understand your mind what it has been through the past, present and how it would lead you to a future. This listening is always never included in majority of the routine consultations. The listening is paramount because unless you discover the cause you will never find a permanent remedy which takes me to another classification.
2. Road Map
Before you start your journey, S/he would always portray an explicit blue print. This will give you a detailed idea about the entire journey, hurdles, challenges, estimated timeframe, preparations & COST. This is essential because it will make you aware about what you are stepping into and how much mental, emotional and physical strength will be required to accomplish your goal together.
3. Self Reliant
A trainer will always provide you the details and information about why any inclusions or exclusions are made in your plan so that you are aware, educated and in complete control. S/he will always try to educate you so that you can sustain without them, be your own motivation and carry on the routine life long which brings me to another classification…
4. Money Minded
The most important aspect where almost 100 percent people think that consultations are life long. S/he who makes you believe this is never fit for the designation nor the profession. On an average whenever you both are a team it should last anywhere between 6-12 months (depending on current and future goals). In exceptional cases 18-24 months (depending on current and future goals). The focus of the trainer should always be to educate their client about training, nutrition, mental approach and breakdowns. However a good trainer will never sell you any plan for a short term benefit. Your achievement will be his/her success and not the money. Some might be reasonable and some might be expensive but one thing to advise is always prefer long lasting results compared to short term cost effectiveness.
5. Feedback & Followup’s
The second most important part of your regime will be followup and feedback. S/he will be very keen to know how you fared during the training period in terms of nutrition, recovery, activeness, sleep. S/he would expect you to not miss the followups certainly because it will provide a clear map about the chain of transformation which is being built. Your feedback and discipline will push the trainer to bring out the best in you in a reasonable and quick span of time. When they see people being dedicated, trainers go beyond their routine to give an extra effort and I bet on that.
We all invest in mutual funds, shares, fixed deposits and ensure that we get the returns maximised then why not for health. People enrol themselves in Gymnasiums, Personal Trainers, Nutritionists but being a regular absentee wont fulfil your desire. In fact you will be at a loss and certainly blame the trainer or institution for your failure. I would like to infer on One point Whatever you wish for make sure you complete it. Take care of your body when you are young and your body will take care of you when you are old. Eat your food like a medicine or else you will need to eat a medicine like your food. I hope this enlightens you on the future and Remember IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO START…………NutritionByKshitij®
Health - The Horizon View 