Gimmick Weight Loss
Hey San Antonio,
Bottom line – if your personal trainer is still stuck in 1924 and telling you it is “simply a matter of calories in versus calories out”, it’s time to tell them to hit the road. The body processes different nutrients differently, and sugars, proteins, lower glycemic carbs, fats, fiber, etc all have different hormonal responses.
Simple weight loss is NOT what most people need. Sure, they may think it is what they want and if they’re clinically obese, then of course they need to reduce overall weight, but starvation and simply creating a caloric deficit will only make them go from being a large fat person to a smaller fat person.
Unfortunately, most personal trainers only want to look at total caloric intake and judge progress by a scale. They have no idea about nutrient timing, rotational carbohydrate dieting, meeting minimal protein intake for maintaining lean body mass (and enhancing metabolism), and living a normal life that requires a few basic principles to install in day to day life – not a bogus diet that, once is not followed and “regular” eating habits return, results in maximal fat gain (due to insulin sensitivity issues and a totally shut down metabolism).
Too many people claim to be nutritional specialists or experts with no formal training NOR real life experience. Unfortunately, the extent of their nutritional knowledge is an article in a bodybuilding magazine, a sales pitch from the latest nutritional supplement company, or a cut and paste article from the internet.
Do NOT fall prey – find someone who knows what on earth they’re talking about (not reliance on drugs, bogus supplements or the latest fad diet).
Boyd Myers
Personal Trainer in San Antonio
Owner, San Antonio’s Top Personal Training Studio
16613 Huebner Rd (corner of Huebner and Bitters)
210.391.1454
