#2

#2. Hire a trainer. Even if it is for just a few sessions. I know it's expensive, but it is important to learn how to do the weights and exercises correctly. If you get a good trainer, they should also sit with you and help you set goals and work with you on a basic meal plan. Most gyms have package deals you can buy (especially in the new year) and I would recommend taking advantage of their knowledge. Who knows - you may find you stick with your trainer through your entire journey.

So far, I have been lucky enough to have my trainer Dan with me for the larger part of my journey. My experience with a trainer is the reason it is so high on my list of recommendations. Having a trainer gave me the accountability I needed to remain focused. It gave me a person who was invested in my progress, which in turn made me not want to blow it. Dan quickly became one of my cheerleaders that I talked about in an earlier post. He ALWAYS believed I could do things, I never dreamed I was capable of.

If you are able to hire a trainer - I would do it sooner rather than later. If you are in my neck of the woods, I would hire Dan. If hiring a trainer is totally out of the the question - that's okay. Plenty of people have succeeded without a trainer, but in my opinion there is always room for one more in your personal cheer squad!