I went to my trainer at the gym yesterday, because with my gym membership I get two free personal training sessions a month. So in the past I went to her and she told me what to do exactly, what machines to tone up, how much cardio I should be doing etc.

Well I went yesterday just so I can tell her that ive been doing good and Im on WW now, so we sat down and did a re-evaluation. Well she kept telling me that my BMI was horrible, I understand its a 36 and that is horrible, but I already lost 12 pounds this month... and it really upset me her persisting I need personal training to get myself fit and lower my BMI. I know I can lower my BMW on my own. I already do the cardio 5 times a week and strength training ( that i was told to to by her in one of my training sessions) 5 times a week as well. She kept saying I NEED IT. I NEED IT. Its over 2,000 dollars for a personal trainer, and with this economy who can afford that? She said " either you pay for it today, or you will end up paying the same cost in doctors bills". Its not like im not on WW and not working out at all. I understand if i wasnt on WW and I wasnt working out then she could say that, but I lost 12 pounds on my own in less than a month..ugh.

I dont know I'm just really bummed. My mom said she wants to make money and im sure thats it. But yesterday I lost another two pounds and I was ecstatic about that, but going to my trainer really made me upset.

Wow, yeah, she's all about the dolla dolla bill! I've never even stepped foot in a gym in my life and I've lost over 70 lbs. You don't NEED a personal trainer, she's just looking for some business for herself... Don't sweat it honey

I would be upset too... sounds like she's just trying to make some money. You are doing awesome... you are losing weight and being healthy. Unless you want one then I don't see a need for a personal trainer. Congrats on your loss!

There is no need for a personal trainer. Yea they are there to help out, but it also seemed like she depressed you just a bit. If you made it this far than keep doin it. If she want's you to have a personal trainer so bad tell her to front the money for you or stop ridin your tail so bad.

Nobody NEEDS a personal trainer. It's a nice thing to have if you have the money, but you obviously can do it on your own! She definitely was trying to "guilt" you into buying sessions. Unfortunately for her, she's in a luxury industry, and if people are having a hard time paying bills, they definitely don't have money to get training sessions! She must be feeling desperate to be so rude about it.

Don't worry about her. You're doing great! There's a ton of information online about working out, as well as at the library. You can totally do this on your own!

Congrats on the weightloss! Keep it up!

That does sound like harsh selling technique.

I'm going to send you to the Weight Lifting and Resistance Training threads. While there is definitely a place for personal trainers, lots of folks just can't manage that. In the mean time, there's lots you can read and learn.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=80

She may be a great personal trainer, but she's a lousy salesperson if she makes all of her potential clients feel this badly about themselves. I'm so sorry you had your newfound confidence rattled by his person's poorly calibrated "hard sell" tactics. You should be congratulating yourself instead, so I'm glad you've come here where we can all tell you that you done good.

Maybe you'll get a trainer one day, but clearly, this is not the one for you. It's a teaching relationship. You have to trust & like & admire your teacher. This trainer just basically blew it. She got bossy on what is basically a job interview. She forgot that YOU'RE doing the the hiring here.

It seems that most folks (or at least far too many) who are selling weight loss and health products and sevices will try to convince you that you not only need what they're selling, but often that their's is the only path to success. You're absolutelu DOOMED without them. Bumming you out, in a sense is the whole point, because you've got to see them as the light at the end of your tunnel.

Don't fall for it. You are doing great on your own, and you don't need her.

Im gonna agree with everyone on this one! You dont need a trainer! You are doing great on your own!!!

Keep up the good work!!

This trainer gets my vote for "Worst Motivator"! How does she get off saying your BMI is lousy? I thought being a trainer meant you try to inspire and motivate. You are doing great with your weight loss! Please do not let this person get you down and DO NOT let her make you belive you need a personal trainer. Getting a personal trainer is completely your decision and should not be based off her making a sale for the month.

Personal trainers are so expensive. The one at my gym is $65 dollars a session. If they really cared about things other then the money, they'd be reasonably priced for those who don't make that great of money. I guess it's affordable if you only go once a month but that's as much as my actual gym membership.

Don't worry about her. You're going so good on your own! Just stay on plan, exercise, and work hard! You'll get where you want to be.

Is there a different trainer? She sounds vile, absolutely horrible, there's a line between encouragement and downright pushy, she crossed it, especially since you're already well-aware of your own situation and are succeeding quite well on your own. I think it's not about you, it's about her and the almighty dollar. Don't waste a second worrying about her, I wouldn't even have her as a trainer even if it were free.

You are doing GREAT. Do not let her get you down. You should complain to the management about this.

I agree....Money Honey. She's selling herself.

If it was me, I probably wouldn't have been so nice to her. I'd probably also talk to the management about the hard sell and the fact that she made you uncomfortable. Any personal trainer worth anything would show you their value through their work and training and not their big ugly mouth.