Ukip? I don't Hate on Fat People

I’m not talking politics or anything to do with Ukip

Although I did find those results interesting.

Who did you vote for?

Apparently 2/3 of adults in the UK harbour some Racial Prejudices.

Sorry, I’m digressing.

Anyhow, I’m talking about the recent email/post I sent out.

I never realised it would get such a response.

But before tell you about that if you missed it, I must quickly remind you about our referral program running in June.

Which is scarily next week!

Christmas anyone?

All you have to do is invite a friend down to any of our sessions in June and when they become a part of the Optimum Health team you get a gift!

Easy!

And you can even refer friends and family via email.

Just send them this link or tell them to get in touch.

http://optimumhealthstudio.com/personal-training/free-book-invite

Ok.

Back to that previous email

I caught up with my good friend Jason yesterday,

Some of you may have had the pleasure of meeting him.

He is the founder of the Temple of Holistic Fitness in Meanwood.

He mentioned to me about the email and how he enjoyed it and that it made a point quite well.

I also got a lot of comments on Facebook. 

Some good some bad.

I think people thought I hate fat people or “Fat bashing”

That’s a term that means trash talking fat people.

That was not the case.

Let me explain….

I think people that struggle with being overweight, being obese or just trying to lose a few pounds all need a helping hand and a push in the right direction.

That could come in the shape of a Weight loss program life the KFF, a workout Dvd or the doctor saying “you’ve got 6 months to live unless you lose weight”

Each have their own merit.

You know the saying “Horses for courses” right?

So when I said I agreed with the article, It’ wasn’t a blanket statement.

Many overweight and obese people will find attending weekly weight loss program beneficial.

Others wont.

As long as the program is right for the individual and helps them understand the bodies better and it’s not just old mantra of “calories in vs calories out, I’m all for it.

I do think that everyone will benefit from ‘bespoke’ professional advice regardless of their goals…

or weight and size for that matter.

Take the ladies that attend the KFF program, most if not all of them, COULD have chosen to exercise at home alone 2 times a week.

And they COULD have lost weight and toned their bodies alone.

They COULD have motivated themselves to keep going by themselves.

But they CHOSE to join a program.

Why?

Because programs work.

Being on a program encourages, behaviour change, commitment and accountability.

Good programs a least like the KFF program.

People on programs understand that making any sort of change is best done in a group, as part of a team.

Not alone.

and thats my whole point of agreeing with the article.

Fat, obese or anyone trying to lose weight will ALWAYS have a better chance of doing so when part of a group or team.

I was telling it how I see it.

Making any sort of change is hard, so why do it alone?

If you can get help to help make the changes lasting and/or permanent, then why not?

Seems like a good idea to me.