If you’ve been following my blog the past few weeks you know that I joined the gym about 7 weeks back.
I decided to change my lifestyle via what I eat and how I exercise.
Let’s just say, prior to joining the gym, I NEVER exercised before. I hate sweating and physical labor.
I like to sit around and be fanned by topless greased up men.
I’ve been VERY committed to my regimen and weight loss.
I go to the gym about 3-4 times a week.
This past week, I got a doctor’s note that stated that I was allowed to exercise. In Israel, you need one before you have a personal evaluation done, and before you have a regimen made up for you.
I arrived at the gym on Friday morning, ready for my personalized exercise plan. I knew that I would need to be weighed, so I made sure I was packing light.
I told the ladies at the counter that I was there for my evaluation with whatever trainer was available.
Since I have been at the gym for a few weeks now, I thought I knew all the trainers.
Well, I was wrong.
I was introduced to the trainer that was going to be building my plan.
The first thing I thought when I saw her was – I’m being punked….
I mean, the trainer did not look in shape.
She really didn’t.
I was taken aback.
I told her that I needed to use the restroom, and off I went to the front desk. I told them that I was a bit confused, and was asked to give her a chance. To that I hesitated, before being called back to the manager’s office.
He was a bit defensive off the bat and told me that he didn’t like it when people had preconceived notions about things, and that I really shouldnt judge a “book by its cover”
I informed him that I was the last to judge anyone else- especially regarding their weight- considering that I too am a curvy gal- and I am ALL about positive body image. He told me that she has a few kids and that’s what happens to some women- to which I stated, that my body is overweight and out of shape too- but I am not a personal trainer.
We spoke a tad longer and he understood where I was coming from and let down his guard. To him, his employees mean the world so he felt the need to protect them- which I commend.
He went on to tell me that she was in the police force for a few years and had the most and best experience from all the trainers. I felt horrible with my pre- conceived notions. I really felt like I was being taught a lesson….even at the age of 30.
Also? I felt like a tool.
Long story short, she built a work out plan for me, and I am keeping to it.
Have you ever judged someone who turned out to be completely different from what you had expected? if so- please share the wealth- I wont feel so alone and douchey.
