11/7/2017 28 Comments Just take the first step...
Something is better than nothingSomething is better than nothing, and to be honest - it is the routine that is the hardest thing to stick to - not the exercise itself.
I really struggle with motivation - yes, me, a personal trainer who helps others to get motivated! I sometimes beat myself up about this - telling myself that I am the professional, and should be super motivated ALL the time; complete all of the workouts I have planned to a high level; and just push through. But then I have to remind myself that I am a real human being too! I struggle with my endometriosis symptoms, fatigue still lingering from the stress of my old job, ongoing life stresses, sickness, and tell myself what I would tell my clients - be kind, look after yourself first, and just do something! So if you are truly just not feeling plan A - then go to plan B, or C, or even D! Planned a hard workout at the gym but have no energy? Try for a class instead as this can help with motivation, or grab a friend and workout together. Or how about just go for a walk - and then if you feel up to it, start jogging - but if not - you have still got out and done something. Or how about get on the foam roller and do some myofascial release, and stretch.. So just do SOMETHING - It is harder to get back in to the routine after you have skipped a workout, so instead of skipping it all together - just do something,.. ANYTHING... as this will mean that you are still in the ROUTINE and can then up the intensity when you are up to it. Be kind to yourself. Allow yourself time to rest and recover. We are all humans just trying to do what we can in a super busy, fast placed life, and we do not need to feel guilty, or put extra pressures or stresses on ourselves. Lisa x
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Starting exercise for the first time
Re-starting life in Christchurch
Starting to LOVE Exercise
Becoming a Personal Trainer
13/4/2017 0 Comments Who am I?
Childhood - growing up in the UKI was born and raised in England, to a kiwi Mum and British Dad, and lived there until I was 16. Mum and Dad divorced, and me and my younger sister then moved to New Zealand with Mum. Growing up in England was pretty rough - I was an incredibly shy, self-conscious girl, and was bullied through most of my school life. I had a very small group of close friends, who I had known since pre-school, who I was more outgoing with, but to the rest of the world, I was quiet and withdrawn. I turned to music as my hobby and outlet, and to this day, still enjoy singing as a way to relax! Academically, I was a star student - getting top grades, and succeeding in everything that I put my mind to - I guess I didn't have the usual social distractions, and just kept my head down and got on with things. Because of my bullying, I liked to please people - I wanted to make everyone happy so that they would like me - including my teachers! So I strived to get the top marks in everything. My social skills were not so great, and I would never initiate a conversation. Therefore, social situations were few and far between, and I would not step out of my comfort zone much in fear of being ridiculed and bullied - I definitely cared what everyone else thought about me far too much (and I think most kids growing up did!) I had sleep issues and was seeing sleep psychologists and councilors from a very young age. The big move to New ZealandSo, the move to New Zealand was actually a blessing in disguise. I had finished year 11 (5th form) and in August 2012, the three of us moved over the other side of the world, to a little town called Alexandra in Central Otago. From there, I skipped year 12 (due to my age, and the different school term start times between here and England!) and jumped straight in to year 13 (7th form). Luckily I had a lot of family and cousins around, as this is where my Mum grew up, so this helped a little bit with making friends. But it was still very slow, and I spent most break times in the dark room at school working on my photography portfolio, as I was too nervous to approach people. I was still incredibly shy, and kept to myself most of the time. I was very dependent on my family, and not confident at all - if I needed to make a phone call, it would take a lot for me to work up to even picking up the phone - I had to have a script of exactly what I would say (even if it was just ordering fish and chips!) So somehow I survived my last year at high school, and then University came around a lot sooner than expecting, since skipping a year! University and gaining independence and confidenceSo I decided to go to Otago Uni (as most people from my town did!) and lived in an amazing Hall of Residence - this is where I HAD to get out of my comfort zone. I started coming out of my shell, making friends, and gaining some confidence. I started studying a Bachelor of Arts, with no real focus - but was studying Computer Science, Music, Art History, and Film and Media papers. After 2 years I still had no real focus, and decided to re-assess, and study to become a teacher. So 3 years later I came out with a Bachelor of Teaching in Early childhood and Primary, and then proceeded to be an Early Childhood Teacher.
Over this time at uni I got up to the usual partying, eating crap (living on a student budget and had no idea about "healthy food"!) This is when my issues around my weight arose, and in my next blog I will discuss this, and explain how this experience got me in to wanting to work in the fitness industry! |
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