Trainer X Fitness

Thank you for the words of wellness.  I have to admit to you,as well as my best friend and husband Kevin...I came home early from work because they really were not gaining anything from me while having my leg elevated....we walk all day while treating patients.  So I am writing this down so as to convince myself.

Since January of 2011, I have gained such a control of my wellness.  I am good to so many others, and one day I woke up and said to my big old self, "Why not be good to myself?". And by "good" I mean healthy and getting to wellness.  Trust me I was thinking I was good and "treating" myself to all these good foods, relaxing..."who needs to work out when you work so hard all day long?"...that kind of attitude.  So for some time I "took care of myself.". Or so I thought was taking care of myself.   Until I got on the scale and really, I mean REALLY focused on the numbers...243!  This was the worst thing I could do to myself.  I hated to look at the numbers as well as myself.

So at 46 years old, I have to find wellness for Helen.  I can still help others, but I cannot do well for them if I keep getting fatter, heavier, tireder, achier, and too slouchy to even help myself.

So I began working out 1 hour/day for 5 days/week.  Eating much healthier, but still treating myself when we would have dinners with and w/o friends.  I deserved the glass of wine, and extra cheese with crackers, is how I would think.  I lost 26 lbs doing this.

I needed to really dig in and lose more.  So I increased the intensity of my workouts and lost another 8 or so.  Not enough.  Then there is Darin...

Half the time I cannot figure out what you are saying.  I never thought I would ever have issue with listening to someone talk while I simply breathed...ok so maybe not so simple while I am trying to do whatever exercise "I'm on for the next 48 secs!" I need to concentrate on doing the exercise correctly for the most benefit to myself, right?!  The intensity x less time works my muscles greatly...cause I am working muscles that have been asleep for many years...

Today I am 45 lbs lighter and feel great...Your words help,"food is ALWAYS in my control!

Helen Cloutier Sutton, MA

[I would like to state, for the record, that I had been watching Jim Weixel  train with two other trainers for over a year, and couldn't help but think, "man...I would love to get my hooks into this guy; he's a total blue-chip athlete and I could really open up his eyes to elite athleticism through Crossfit!"]

 "Hi Darin, I am in Maryland visiting family this weekend. I hit the local Gold's this am and had a great WOD. I did 3 sets of 10 reps each of: bench press@185, push press @115,and dead lift @185. 
Then I did 3 sets of: 15 reps  lying triceps extensions @60, 10 renegades with pushup @35, 10 HRPs, and 100 jump ropes.   Then I did 3 sets of 10 each of: pullups, knees to elbows, and dips.  Then 10 box jumps on the 30 inch box to see if I could do them.  Success.  Then 2 sets of Tabatas and some core work.
People were staring with puzzled looks on their faces. It was all good.  Thanks for being a great coach and motivator and most of all for leading by example. You give me a high bar to strive for and I like that challenge."

Have a great weekend.
Thanks again
Jimmy

[The best part is, this is just a check in from my daily blasts I send out to all my athletes; some reply, some don't...you know the drill.  Jim just happened to be away visiting family and instead of sleeping in and eating down-home cooking, he was twisting people's heads off with bewilderment at the local Globo...guy's a beast, period!]

Jim Weixel Ashland, MA

"The 30 minute workout sessions with Trainer X have resulted in an incredible change in my physical well being.  As an out of shape 57 year old male I had convinced myself that no workout regimen was ever going to work for me. Trainer X has motivated me to take those small steps on the journey to physical fitness and has been there for all of the small victories along the way.

I have progressed from the initial sessions where I was barely able to complete the warm up to a point where I am able to sustain myself through the entire classes with others in my class who are at least 20 years younger.

Convenience, low cost, minimal time commitment...the only thing getting in the way of getting in shape and feeling a lot better about yourself is you!"

Larry Murphy, Resource Manager
Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center

"I want to let you know I appreciate the focus you have during our training sessions. I thoroughly enjoy the workouts and feel like I am learning a lot. I like being pushed and working hard, I think we have a lot of synergy. Thanks for everything!"

Greg D'Agostino Natick, MA 

"I cannot say enough great things about Darin. Since teaming up with him about two months ago I have completely changed. Not only is my body in the best shape that it has ever been in, my mind is as well. I now have a positive outlook on every situation. Since working with Darin, I am more motivated inside and outside of the gym. I now feel comfortable using all the equipment the gym has to offer, thanks to his advice and guidance. The support, Darin, gives me encourages me to do better every day."

Heather Rascoe Natick, MA